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Albert Hall Prepares for 2012 Proms

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The Proms, arguably the most important couple of months in the classical music calendar, the Proms, this year runs from July 13th until September 8th 2012.

As usual, the series will capitalize on its egalitarian pricing system, whereby at least five hundred standing tickets are available each night for only five pounds on the door.

The Proms will be a mixed bag of orchestras and soloists, performers young and old, the obscure and the populist. The concerts are shot through with a sense of revelry all-too-often missing from the world of classical music. The season will culminate, as ever, in the legendary ‘Last Night of the Proms’.

And this year, organizers are expecting even higher demand for tickets with many visitors from all around the world already staying in the capital for the London Olympics. Helping visitors looking to stay cheaply in the area is LondonTown.com, who have announced details of discounted London hotels for the duration of the Proms 2012.

Among the deals offered, The Cumberland Hotel – A Guoman Hotel – is 23 minutes walk from the Royal Albert Hall, and gives a 72% discount for the summer, bringing the cost a room for the night down to £165.

The four-star Hilton Hyde Park London Hotel, located on Bayswater Road, is even closer, and provides a 59% discount, making the cost of a room just £185 per night.

To find your ideal discounted hotel in London, and for ticketing information on the Proms 2012, visit LondonTown.com.

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About LondonTown.com
LondonTown.com is the number one Internet site for London. With over 16 years of experience assisting visitors to the capital, they pride themselves on their customer service and editorial independence – no advertising or paid for content is allowed. The LondonTown.com team assist in finding cheap London hotels, sightseeing tours, ticket information and events. Trusted and with a loyal following, LondonTown.com is a very reliable source of recommendations and advise on what to do in London.http://www.LondonTown.com

Business, Human Resources, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics

Baltimore Expands CDL Owner Operator Driver Jobs With New Terminal Immediate Hiring

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GHI is one of the largest flatbed transportation services in the Northeast, and they are holding an open house for immediate hiring at their new Baltimore, MD Terminal. Positions are open for CDL Class A Company Drivers, Owner Operators, Yard Jockeys, and Tarpers.

Company Drivers: Great pay and benefit packages. Must be a minimum of 23 years of age, and have a CDL Class A License.

Owner Operators: Offers excellent earning potentials and a pay structure designed to maximize your profit. Must have two or more years’ experience driving tractor-trailers and no more than three moving violations on your current MVR.

Yard Jockeys and Tarpers: Work close to home for one of the best companies in the industry with steady work year round.

There is a large influx of job opportunities in the transportation industry, and Baltimore has become one of the highest volume transportation hubs in the region. The new terminal is located at 2301 S. Newkirk St. Baltimore, MD 21124 and is staffing for their terminal expansion and it is best to call for an appointment to assure you get the job position of your choice. If you are interested in local steady work year round with great pay and benefits, call to schedule an appointment at their open house job fair at 1-800-342-5115 Ext. 376.

Job Fair Details:
o July 14th
o Time: 8:00 am until 12:00 pm
o Bestwestern Plus Hotel and Conference Center
o 5625 O’Donnel Street
o Baltimore, MD 21224

If you meet the qualifications, call to schedule your appointment today! 1-800-342-5115 ext. 376.

About GHI
George Hildebrandt Inc. specializes in providing both dedicated and for-hire services. They have a fleet of over 100 trucks and service customers throughout the Middle Atlantic and New England states, parts of the Midwest, and the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. GHI understands that their drivers are the most critical link between the company and the customers. The qualification standards exceed DOT requirements and when combined with industry leading technology support, the results are high customer satisfaction and world-class performance. GHI provides safe, well-maintained equipment outfitted with modern amenities and on-board mobile communications. They understand and value family time and make sure you are home most nights and weekends.

Contact Details: Bestwestern Plus Hotel and Conference Center (Job Fair)
5625 O’Donnel Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
1-800-342-5115 ext. 376
www.ghitrucking.com

Healthcare

Groundbreaking New Technique Boosts IVF Pregnancy Rates

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Learn how a brand new technique in the world of IVF is helping more parents achieve their dream of conceiving a child.

Encino, CA (USA), Tuesday – July 10th, 2012 — An innovative new medical technique is offering new hope to would-be parents who struggle to conceive children naturally. The TENS device (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) has been verified by recent medical studies as a powerful tool in increasing the pregnancy rate for women undergoing an in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure.

IVF is a fertilization method commonly used by couples who can’t conceive naturally – although in recent years it has become the favorite choice of couples interested in baby gender selection, due to the 100% sex selection success rate that is possible with IVF procedures.

Gender selection and ‘designer babies’ are issues constantly surrounded by controversy and debate. The practice of gender selection has many critics within religious circles – but for many parents, the practice is not simply a luxury, but a blessing.

Much of the controversy stems from misunderstandings of how modern gender selection ( http://www.gender-selection.com ) technologies work. The most effective of these technologies – PGD, or pre-implantation diagnosis – is actually a process originally developed to screen embryos for hereditary disease before they’re implanted into the uterus, as part of a normal IVF.

In itself, IVF is a process which has allowed hundreds of thousands of couples around the world to have children they would have been otherwise unable to bring into the world. The new findings on the effectiveness of the TENS device for increasing pregnancy rates mean that many more struggling couples will now be able to make their parenting dreams a reality.

“There have been several articles published in the medical literature on using the TENS device (low dose electrical stimulation applied to the skin) in IVF cases, and they’ve reported a significant increase in the pregnancy rate,” states Dr Silverman of The Silverman Center in New York, a clinic specializing in cutting-edge IVF and PGD procedures.

“Our first case in which this technique was used has resulted in a twin pregnancy after the transfer of two male embryos,” Dr Silverman said.

“Due to its success we plan to use it in all future cases, and we expect to see an increase in our overall pregnancy rate.”

Dr Silverman is currently running a promotion of Gender Selection by sperm separation alone offering future parents the opportunity to get an initial consultation and two procedures at a greatly discounted price.

Press & Media Contact:
Tom McSherry
The Fertility Institutes
Encino, CA – USA
0277486279
admin1@premium-online-writing.com
http://www.gender-selection.com

Technology

SavvyBox Launches Beta Program to Prioritize Business Emails

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Outlook plugin and Mobile App makes sure important emails are never missed.

Montreal, Canada, Tuesday – July 10th, 2011 — SavvyBox ( http://www.savvybox.com ), an emerging provider of prioritizing emails has just launched SavvyBox Beta. The Beta program is designed explicitly for business professionals who handle an over whelming number of daily emails. Participation in the Beta program is completely free of charge and allows users sneak-peakto the software solution.

SavvyBox is an Outlook Plugin and mobile app that automatically sorts emails to display important emails first. It shows sender pictures and topic tags so recipients can easily recognize email threads and respond faster. It offers reusable responses so that mobile professionals can easily reply on the go. And the interface is kept consistent across all devices – allowing users to seamlessly jump from laptop to smartphone to tablet as they work through the day.

“SavvyBox makes sure that you never miss critical emails through the piles of mundane messages that clutter your inbox each day. This is very important for C-Level execs and key business people who rely on email as their primary communication tool,” said Damien Ramé, Head of Marketing and Product Management at SavvyBox. “We make sure that these professional continue to read important emails throughout the day and respond ASAP. This prevents them from being a bottle neck in email threads and ensure efficient workflows.”

The SavvyBox Beta program is now open to the publicand looking for business professionals to participate. Tosignup for the free program, please visit http://www.savvybox.com

More about SavvyBox:
SavvyBox is pioneered by industry veterans who have created award-winning tools to protect email from harmful and useless content. Based in the heart of Montreal, Canada, SavvyBox is rapidly changing the way busy professionals manage business emails.

Press & Media Contact:
Damien Ramé
SavvyBox
Montréal, Québec H3B 1A7 – CANADA
+ 1 (514) 845-1666
damien.rame@savvybox.com
http://www.savvybox.com

Entertainment

New Book Reveals Secrets of Industry Analyst Relations

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‘UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence’ breaks new ground in field of influence marketing.

Birmingham, MI (USA), Tuesday – July 10, 2012 — IT-Harvest Press today announces the publication of UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence, the first book to explore the Gartner Magic Quadrant, its impact on the technology industry and how to create and manage a plan to move a vendor’s placement in the quadrant up and to the right. The book is written by a former VP of Research at Gartner, Richard Stiennon, who also served as Chief Marketing Officer for Fortinet, Inc.

Stiennon is an acclaimed industry analyst who has been in the technology industry for thirty years. He is widely quoted in key media such as The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times and the technology press. He has presented in 26 countries on six continents. He is also the author of Surviving Cyberwar (Rowman&Littlefield, 2010) and writes the Cyber Domain blog for Forbes.com.

Targeted to technology executives, investors, PR and marketing professionals, UP and to the RIGHT provides insight into the inner workings of the technology research business. The book is replete with Stiennon’s acquired wisdom from twelve years on both sides of the analyst-vendor eco-system.

The book includes chapters on Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media for industry influence as well as explicit guidance for conducting the analyst inquiry, briefing, and engagement day. Stiennon’s own experiences as an analyst are depicted in an engaging and thought provoking narrative. His chapter on Guerrilla Techniques of Analyst Influence is sure to generate controversy. Overall, the book is a comprehensive guide to navigating the analyst relations quagmire.

UP and to the RIGHT: Strategy and Tactics of Analyst Influence is available on Amazon.com in the United States, UK, and Europe in print and Kindle formats.

http://www.amazon.com/UP-RIGHT-Strategy-Influence-influence/dp/0985460709

About IT-Harvest Press:
This new publishing firm recruits subject matter experts with a track record of great prose and an existing audience to write engaging best-selling non-fiction.

About the author:
Richard Stiennon is Chief Research Analyst for IT-Harvest. He consults with technology vendors on their go-to-market, product, and acquisition strategies. In addition to positions at Fortinet and Gartner he was VP of Threat Research for Webroot Software and Manager of Technical Risk Services for PricewaterhouseCoopers. While at Gartner he was named one of the “Most Powerful people in Networking” by Network World Magazine and received Gartner’s Thought Leadership Award for 2003. For more information: http://www.analystinfluence.com

Press & Media Contact:
Richard Stiennon
Chief Research Analyst
IT-Harvest
Birmingham, MI – USA
203-826-7056
richard@it-harvest.com

http://www.analystinfluence.com

Business

FRA Welcomes New Forestry Fund in Asia

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A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by FRA, which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

Seattle, United States, July 11, 2012 — A new forestry investment fund has been launched in Asia and is being welcomed by Forestry Research Associates (FRA), which claims the fund offers an ethical choice to investors who want to diversify their investment portfolios.

“This is a Private Equity Fund being run on a hedge proposition basis to consolidate assets within the emerging markets on a project by project investment strategy,” explained the CEO of the Asia Renewable Resource Fund (ARRF), Andrew Steel. The fund is being launched by Treedom Investment, which is keen to ensure that people have access to investments into sustainable forestry in Asia.

FRA claims that investing in sustainably managed forestry and timberland projects in emerging markets is a good move for investors all over the world. Its analysis partner, Peter Collins explained, “Investing in sustainable forestry not only helps to safeguard the future of forestry for generations to come but also offer investors strong returns with a low level of correlation to other economic trends and the equity markets.”

“These are forestry investments made with due regard for people, communities, the environment and profit,” added Mr Steel.

Investing in trees can be a good option for a long term investment, as they simply grow in size and value if left alone for many years,. However, FRA is keen to point out that there are a growing number of opportunities that allow investors to start to see returns within a few years. The scheme run by Greenwood Management in Brazil, for example, allows investors to invest in existing plantations of non-native trees that are grown in a cyclical way, meaning that as soon as the first trees are mature, all investors start to see returns on their investment, despite the fact that it is also a direct investment model.

AAA is a research and analysis consultancy group specialising in timberland investment and sustainable forestry.

About Forestry Research Associates

Forestry Research Associates is a research and advisory consultancy that focuses on forestry management, sustainability issues and forestry investment around the globe.

Media 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

Business

Executives: You Will Be Googled – Experts Connection Shows You How to Create A Positive Online Brand

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Social Media Expert Glenn Raines Shows Executives How to Use their Web Presence to Promote Searchability and Demonstrate Value.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) — What’s your Google quotient? When looking to get ahead, the first thing a recruiter or hiring manager will do when they meet you is check your online presence using Google. You can control what they find, and that’s the subject of “Executives: You Will Be Googled,” the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com), Glenn Raines, Founder of Social Media Moves and an expert in building a positive social media presence, will offer proven strategies to improve your profile searchability and prove your value online. The executive instruction session is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

In today’s highly competitive market, the candidates that rank highest in online search results are the ones who are contacted and hired. Executives have to have an online presence, and that presence has to present their value. LinkedIn is the place most executives start, but a Google+ profile can boost findability and online presence. In this information-packed webinar, Glenn will review how to use Google+ as a tool to create the right content so you can be found for your expertise and value. He will offer a hands-on approach to using the tools to manage your content, to add weblinks, and to show you how to stand out online so decision-makers can find you.

Glenn’s Experts Connection webinar will offer a step-by-step explanation of how to create a Google Profile account with searchable content and crosslinks. During this webinar, attendees will learn:
– How to set up a new Google Profile or improve an existing one.
– How to optimize your Profile for searchability with the right keywords and links.
– How to build a link list to other places on the web that gives recruiters a complete view of your skills.
– How to use the image gallery to demonstrate your expertise.
– How to add LinkedIn recommendations to your Google Profile as testimonials.
– Search tricks that recruiters and hiring managers use to find candidates.
– How to expand your network of contacts, and create more opportunities.
– How to create “circles” on Google+ to segment your contacts by companies, recruiters, etc.
– How to add links to key touch points such as your resume or email signature.

“There is more competition today for the best positions, so executive job seekers need to use every tool available to make sure they project a positive presence and are being found by the right hiring decision-makers,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Glenn is an expert at online discovery and has made a detailed study of Google, personal branding, and searchability. This webinar offers a rare opportunity to learn more about building your online brand from an expert who advises some of the world’s leading executives.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Glenn Raines
Glenn Raines is the “Revealer of Value” at Social Media Moves (http://www.socialmediamoves.com) where he helps companies align their business objectives and brand strategies with social media channels for customer engagement. Glenn also is the author of Google Profile: Elevate Your Brand and Findability on the Web. He has unparalleled experience in building LinkedIn and Google+ profiles and developing content for social networking. Glenn is a former agency brand copywriter and creative director, and former Vice President, Internet Business Strategy, at Citigroup. His current clients include Leo Burnett, Bank of New York Mellon, The Royal Bank of Scotland, where he has helped the bank position its 23 global thought leaders in social media as part of a new client acquisition.

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

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Culture, Cuisine and New Seven Wonder of Nature in its Vietnam Tours

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The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

Hanoi, Vietnam, July 11, 2012 — The best of Northern Vietnam itinerary features Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa, travelers will find the culture, nature, heritage, authenticity meets comfort in just one week.

After a full day visit to the charming capital of Hanoi, travelers will take a night train to Lao Cai – a China-Vietnamese border city.

From Lao Cai there will be a short transfer to the hill town of Sapa. After exploring the area, travelers will return to Hanoi and visit Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site.

Officially recognized as one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 2012, Halong Bay is a must see on anyone’s itinerary for Vietnam, thanks to its turquoise water and thousands of jagged, limestone islands.

The best way to appreciate this magical scene is from a boat, cruising between the karst cliffs, which loom like fairytale castles, complete with rocky spires and hidden caves. Still used to for fishing, whole families live on floating villages that are easily visited. Some will even take travelers out on a fishing trip. It was also among Asia’s top five tropical island paradises as selected by CNN.

“The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi, Halong Bay and Sapa are the favorites destinations for all travelers. You will enjoy ending your trip with a relaxing traditional junk trip and take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine as you contemplate what you seen and perhaps plan for a return trip and extended tour” said David Nguyen, Sales and Marketing Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

With all private concierge services: door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services, transportation, deluxe train, a private cabin on the sharing boat cruise, meals, and an English or French speaking tour guide escorted all days, the tour priced at 1150 USD per person for a private party of 2 people for deluxe category and 948 USD for first class – the offer is valid until 30 Sep, 2012.

“Vietnam is a charm of Asia. The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. With its rich history, unique cultures and amazing diversity of both people, landscapes, the Northern Vietnam welcomes travelers looking for a truly authentic experience. On this seven day trip, You discover the best of Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay including two World Heritage Listed Sites: Thang Long Citadel in Hanoi and Halong Bay. We take an overnight train trip up to Sapa and trek to hill tribal villages. You will be treated to a luxury night spent on a junk boat. You take part in a wide variety of activities like kayaking, cave climbing or just simply sitting on the sundeck for a glass of wine. This trip is designed to discover the very best of the North Vietnam in term of culture, adventure, sightseeing, discovery, comfort and style, this Vietnam tour is so unique, special for a life time experience.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

About Luxury Travel Ltd
The first luxury tour operator (http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) and full travel service agency 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 sales offices in California, Paris, and Melbourne. 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.

For Vietnam tour and booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

Media Contact:
Link Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Healthcare

Network with the Nation’s Leading Health & Fitness Experts This Fall in Vail, Colo.

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Living at Your Peak, an exclusive Vail, Colo., health and fitness summit, announces impressive lineup of athletic legends, fitness experts and medical authorities, among others

Vail, CO, July 10, 2012 – Marathon legends, cycling champions, renowned researchers and the nation’s leading health and fitness experts will be among the presenters at Living at Your Peak (www.livingatyourpeak.org), 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. The Vail Symposium today announced the notable lineup of speakers for this inaugural event, to be held September 13-15, 2012, in Vail, Colo.

“Featuring one-on-one interactive sessions with recognized experts in an intimate setting, Living at Your Peak offers attendees the unique opportunity to share an exclusive, life-changing wellness experience,” said Jamie Stone, Living at Your Peak event champion and a board member of the Vail Symposium, a non-profit organization responsible for Living at Your Peak.

Tennis legend and health advocate Martina Navratilova will keynote the event. Jenna Wolfe, co-anchor of NBC News’ Sunday TODAY show, will emcee. Living at Your Peak’s renowned list of presenters includes experts in the areas of fitness, nutrition, cognitive health and well-being, preventive medicine, longevity and stress, sports fitness and personal health.

Fitness

* Josiah Middaugh, professional triathlete, seven-time XTERRA national champion, eight-time American snowshoe champion, certified strength and conditioning specialist.

* Ellen Miller, manager and coach of the U.S. women’s mountain running team, Mount Everest climber and adventure racer.

* Jeff Olson, RLT, champion skier, two-time Olympian, three-time national champion and Pan American Gold Medalist, co-founder and president of Well Nourished Worldwide, co-founder of the Metro Denver Health and Wellness Commission and the Zyozy Foundation.

* Uta Pippig, world-renowned marathoner, founder and president of Take The Magic Step, LLC and co-founder of the Take The Magic Step Foundation.

Nutrition

* Paul Anders, restaurateur, executive chef at Vail’s Sweet Basil restaurant.

* James Hill, PhD, executive director of the Anschutz Center for Health and Wellness, leading expert and author on nutrition.

* Kelly Liken, former Top Chef and Iron Chef America contestant, proprietor of Vail’s Kelly Liken Restaurant.

* Kevin Nelson, award-winning executive chef at Vail’s Terra Bistro restaurant.

Cognitive Health and Well-Being

* Cheryl Chessick, MD, associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Colorado (CU) School of Medicine, director of women’s studies and treatment at the CU Depression Center.

* Jack D. Edinger, PhD, insomnia researcher and clinician, professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Sleep Medicine at National Jewish Health, adjunct professor at Duke University Medical Center.

* Clifford Saron, PhD, associate research scientist, Center for Mind and Brain and M.I.N.D. Institute, University of California, Davis.

* Matt Vogl, deputy director of the University of Colorado Depression Center

Preventive Medicine

* C. Noel Bairey Merz, MD, director of the Women’s Heart Center at Cedars-Sinai, trailblazer and leader in preventive heart health.

* Monique Giroux, MD, co-founder of the Movement and Neuroperformance Center of Colorado, medical director of movement disorders for Swedish Medical Center.

* Scott Small, MD, professor of neurology, Columbia Neuroscience, nationally renowned expert on brain health.

Longevity and Stress

* Eli Puterman, PhD, postdoctoral scholar at the University of California – San Francisco, recognized expert on the physical impact of chronic stress.

* Jay Williams, PhD, acclaimed physiologist and medical nutritionist, clinical professor, author, researcher, health and wellness consultant.

Sports Fitness

* Peter Millett, MD, director of shoulder surgery at the Steadman Clinic.

* John F. Murray, PhD, licensed clinical and sport psychologist in Palm Beach, Fla., has been recognized for his work with NFL teams and professional athletes.

* Inigo San Millán PhD, director of the Human Performance Lab at the University of Colorado’s Anschutz Health and Wellness Center.

* Coen Wijdicks, PhD, director and senior staff scientist in the Steadman Philippon Research Institute’s Department of BioMedical Engineering.

Personal Health

* Jeffrey L. Boone, MD, MS, consultant in cardiometabolic health, preventive cardiology and stress medicine in private practice in Denver, Colo.

To learn more about these presenters’ Living at Your Peak sessions, visit www.livingatyourpeak.org.

Living at Your Peak 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 Orthopaedics, Vail Resorts, PGA TOUR, Triumph Development, the Vail Daily, Vail Beaver Creek Magazine, Antlers at Vail, Vitality Center, Opedix, Udi’s Gluten Free Foods, The Biegler Foundation, Colorado Access, Wendy and Paul Raether, the Anschutz Health and Wellness Center, Vail Luxury Magazine, The Denver Athletic Club and the Steadman Philippon Research Institute.

For more information about Living at Your Peak, 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:
Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
mkoch@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

Experts Connection Explains Due Diligent Background Investigations for Recruiters, from a Special Agent’s Viewpoint

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Webinar for Recruiters and HR Professionals Offers Tactics for Conducting a Thorough and Complete Background Checks on Executive Candidates.

NOVATO, Calif. (July 11, 2012) – The news is full of stories of C-level executives who exaggerate their credentials. Reports show that 57 percent of resumes are “performance enhanced,” which is why recruiters and HR professionals need to know how to conduct a comprehensive background check. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com/recruiter.aspx) for executive recruiters, HR and security expert Phillip S. Deming will present “Due Diligent Background Investigations: An Essential for Hiring Right.” The webinar is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and available afterward for registered participants. The Experts Connection webinars are sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

As the job market becomes more competitive, more executives tend to inflate their credentials in an effort to improve their chances for a job. The challenge for hiring professionals is identifying the red flags and asking the right questions when checking references. You also need to know how to use the Web as part of your due diligence. From his years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Treasury and a security expert, Phillip knows the necessary steps for conducting a lawful and effective investigation when vetting candidates. What are the phases for a successful vetting process, including gathering data, verification analysis, and documentation? How do you use behavioral responses to separate truth from fiction in candidates’ responses? How can social networks and the Web help you find useful background data?

During this 90-minute webinar, Deming will discuss:
– Understanding the ingredients for a successful background investigation.
– Developing a well-conceived vetting strategy to reduce hiring risk.
– Recognizing potential legal issues and their impact to the background process.
– Preparing yourself to avoid “psychological influencers” that can override the decision-making process.
– Clearly identifying resources to help you implement successful vetting of candidates.
– Creating a holistic approach for qualifying candidates for your organization.

“Every day, the news has stories of chief executives and business leaders losing their jobs and costing their companies money and reputation because they lied about their qualifications,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. ”Recruiters and HR professionals need to have every tool at their disposal to verify candidates’ claims and qualifications. Drawing from his security background, Phillip is in a unique position to offer insight into tools and techniques that hiring professionals normally overlook.”

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/recruiter.aspx.

About Phillip S. Deming
Phillip S. Deming, CPP, CFE, SPHR has more than 30 years of experience in consulting on human resource, security and risk management matters. He has developed human resource policies, conducted organizational investigations, provided corporate training programs, developed global recruiting programs and designed security programs for clients worldwide. He has also served as an expert witness on HR practices, such as negligent hiring and wrongful termination claims. Phillip has served as Special Agent with the U.S Treasury Department and conducted criminal and background investigations for Top Secret Clearance. He also served as Senior Vice President of Administration at Trans Healthcare, Inc., an organization with 22,000 employees responsible for all facets of the human resource discipline. He graduated with honors from Northeastern University with a BS degree. He earned an MS degree in Human Organization and a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from Villanova University, where he was a member the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

About NETSHARE
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