Daily Archives: August 26, 2012

Business

NextPlane Announces Support for Isode M-Link to Deliver Secure Federation

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NextPlane Enables Isode M-Link to Seamlessly Federate with SIP-based UC Platforms.

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (August 26, 2012) — NextPlane, Inc., (http://www.nextplane.net), the market leader in cloud-based federation services for unified communications (UC), and Isode, Ltd. (http://www.isode.com), developers of highly secure, high-performance messaging and directory server software, today announced support for Isode’s M-Link instant messaging (IM) platform on the NextPlane Federation Cloud service. Isode’s M-Link customers now can federate with Microsoft Lync 2010, OCS 2007 R2 and OCS 2007 R1, and IBM Sametime 8.5.x using the NextPlane federation service.

With new federation support for Isode’s M-Link XMPP presence and IM server, M-Link IM customer can now exchange presence, exchange instant messages with colleagues on OCS, Lync and Sametime, and initiate and invite those colleagues into multi-user chats and group chat sessions. Isode M-Link is noted for providing secure messaging in highly secure environments, including military and government enterprises, and is approved for use by the United States Defense Information Systems Agency. With support for the NextPlane Federation Cloud service, those customers can now collaborate in real time with partners on a wide range of corporate and commercial entities that are on SIP-based UC platforms. And by using NextPlane as a central federation exchange, M-Link customers can expand their reach without sacrificing security with NextPlane’s patent-pending TLS over XMPP encryption for federated communications.

“Our mission is to interconnect the widest range of commercial UC platforms, creating a central exchange so UC users can be connected into real-time business communities without having to add hardware and software to their UC infrastructure,” said Nick Sears, Vice President, EMEA for NextPlane. “With proven compatibility with NextPlane, Isode M-Link customers now can securely collaborate with other government departments, suppliers, and other organizations through NextPlane’s growing collaboration exchange.”

“Support for NextPlane’s Federation Cloud Service gives M-Link customers secure access to a larger federated community, making it easier for our government and military customers to communicate with other departments, plus vendors and partners in the private sector, “said Will Sheward, Vice President of Marketing for Isode, Ltd. “With tightening budgets and increased demands on government agencies to increase efficiency, federation with other UC platforms to form real-time, collaborative communities is more important than ever to streamline communications and operations.”

The NextPlane Federation Cloud service accelerates building federated business communities by eliminating the need to set up and maintain separate federation to multiple partners. NextPlane Federation Cloud service subscribers enjoy unprecedented control over which types of traffic (IM, presence, voice, video, and file transfer) are allowed or denied across any of their federated partners. Finally, using NextPlane’s unique analytics and reporting tools, companies are gaining valuable insight into how collaboration with their federated partner community is boosting their productivity.

To demonstrate the value of the NextPlane Federation Cloud to build collaborative business communities, NextPlane is offering a 30-day trial to qualifying organizations. For more information, visit http://www.nextplane.net.

About NextPlane, Inc.

NextPlane offers the NextPlane Federation Could service for unified communications (UC) platforms, seamlessly federating Microsoft Lync, OCS R2, OCS and LCS, Cisco Jabber XCP, CUPS and Webex Connect, IBM Sametime, Google Apps, Jive OpenFire, Isode M-Link and eJabberd. Using the NextPlane Federation Cloud service, organizations can connect users from different companies regardless of underlying UC platforms – with shared presence, instant messaging, multi-user chat, voice and video – as if they are on the same UC platform.

For more information please visit http://www.nextplane.net, or contact sales at sales@nextplane.net

Contact:
Farzin Shahidi
NextPlane, Inc.
(650) 305-7404
farzin@nextplane.net

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

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator to Promote a New Tour to the Nam Cat Tien Jungle

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Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) Unveils Two Day Tour to the Jungle Nam Cat Tien National Park.

Hanoi, Vietnam, August 26, 2012 — Luxury Travel Unveils Two Day Tour to the Jungle Nam Cat Tien National Park.

Located 160 km. from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Cat Tien National Park is reported to have 600 plant species, 240 bird species, and 50 species of mammals including the one-horn rhinoceros, one of several endangered mammals from Vietnam listed in the World Red Book.

Cat Tien National Park is situated about 160 km north of Ho Chi Minh City. The park was established in 1998 and is actually comprised of two separate areas, Nam Cat Tien and Cat Loc, which are linked by the Dong Nai River.

Together they cover around 185,000 acres of evergreen rainforest which is home to over 600 varieties of plants, 240 types of birds and 50 species of mammals, including the one-horn Javan rhinoceros.

The rhino is one of several endangered mammals in Vietnam that has almost been driven to extinction by man’s greed. In the past poachers could expect a large purse from the sale of rhino horn.

The Javan rhino was thought to be extinct in Vietnam until the 1980’s when a few were discovered in the northern part of Cat Loc.

In 1992 Cat Loc was declared a Rhino sanctuary by the World Wildlife Fund, who estimate that there are only 5 to 8 Javan rhinos left. Their very existence as a species is still under threat, although it is hoped that an increase in awareness and a sustainable eco-tourism industry can safeguard the animal’s future.

Certainly the 60 park wardens take great pride in their “Vietnamese Rhino” and continually patrol the area on the lookout for poachers.

“Luxury Travel Company is currently operating small group trips in the national park and we appreciate the importance of being beneficial rather than detrimental to the fragile eco-system that exists in the Cat Tien National Park,” says Pham Ha, CEO and Founder of Luxury Travel Vietnam. “We limit our groups to a maximum of ten people and stay in the newly built Forest Floor Lodge within the sanctuary and can opt for camping in the jungle. Inside the park you can trek, animal watch, ride bicycles and boat along the river and explore one of Vietnam’s as yet untouched treasures.”

Forest Floor Lodge offers boutique 12 accommodation units, suitable for double occupancy consisting of deluxe tents, and traditional Vietnamese wooden houses. These are secluded and equipped for your comfort, with good quality bathrooms, and tastefully selected furnishings. Each room is provided with a mini-bar, ceiling fans, and air-conditioning units as required.

The Forest Floor Lodge accommodation units are accessed via elevated walkways and offer either views across the Dong Nai river, or a “living in the jungle” ambience. The Executive Tent #B2 is most recommended for a wonderful view on the river and privacy.

Tour costs starts from 231 USD per person based on the private party of two people, inclusive of private pick up, drop off services from Saigon, ferry, walking tour, a private jeep for animal watching at night, transfer by a private car, English speaking guide, accommodation and meals. This cost is valid until 31 Sep 2013. Guests can opt for 3 day package program with one additional night in Bau Sau or Crocodile Lake.

Luxury Travel Ltd is an innovation luxury tour operator in Vietnam and unveils very often new upscale travel experiences to exotic and newly discovered places for the most discerning travelers. For more tour information and online booking, visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com.

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

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

Entertainment

Once Again, The Audience Acclaims “Tango Lovers -Enamorados Del Tango” as The Best Tango Show

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International Tango sensation performed in South Florida and New York

Miami, FL, August 25, 2012 – The sensuous pleasure of tango ignited the stage with Tango Lovers Enamorados del Tango. Last Friday, August 17, 1012 a selective audience that filled the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts gave a standing ovation to the group of international artists which presented an outstanding, impeccable and unforgettable show. The next day, on Saturday, August 18 the cast flew to New York to perform in Long Island at the Jeanne Rimsky Theater.

Following its acclaimed premieres in Montevideo, Uruguay and New York City, the dance sensation returned to the United States.

The group was able to amaze the audience to receive the most positive feedback from spectators that acclaimed once again Tango Lovers as the best TANGO show in the last few years.

The Broward Center for the Performing Arts offered a Red Carpet event and at the end of the show the artists were able to thank the audience by sharing and shooting photographs with them.

The show’s dancers, musicians and singer conveyed an array of emotions through their art by taking the audience through the evolution of the passionate dance. They performed music by celebrated tango composers Gerardo Matos Rodriguez, Angel Villoldo and Astor Piazzola among others.

The performance featured Mora Godoy, the renowned tango dancer from Rio de la Plata who has performed in the the celebrated productions Chantecler Tango and Tanguera, as well as an ensemble comprised of multiple Grammy ® Award winning musicians and world tango champions. Among them, the show’s musical director and six time Grammy winner Federico Britos; Artistic Director Marcos Ayala, an extraordinary young talent who at only age 16 became a world tango champion in Japan; Uruguayan singer Alfredo Lerida with a magnificent and contemporary voice who is the show’s general director and producer and a group of extraordinary artists with vast international careers.

“Tango has been spread all over the world and has no borders, it enchants people from all nationalities,” says Lerida, who continuously works to create global awareness about the art and culture of Rio de la Plata while integrating local talent and diverse generations. “Tango’s cultural importance has been recognized and it is featured on UNESCO World’s Cultural Heritage list.”

Tango Lovers shares and promotes the culture of Rio de la Plata, the birthplace of tango.

The events were presented by AeroMexico, Gol TV and Canal Sur.

Contact:
Pierina Asti
Enamorados del Tango
5241 SW 154 Place
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 613 1719
press@enamoradosdeltango.com
http://www.enamoradosdeltango.com

Automotive

SmartTOP Convertible Top Control Module for BMW 3 Series Convertible Type E46 Available Effective Immediately

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The aftermarket SmartTOP roof controller offered by Mods4cars is now available for the BMW 3 series convertible type E46. It allows the opening and closing of the convertible top while driving at slow speeds. Thanks to the one-touch-function a short key press on the convertible top button is all that is required. Furthermore the roof can be opened from a distance with the original key fob. Now the convertible top controllers made by Mods4cars are available for BMW 3 series convertible types E93 and E46.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Saturday – August 25th, 2012 — Just in time for the convertible car season the SmartTOP roof controller offered by Mods4cars is available for the BMW 3 series convertible type E46. The retrofit roof module allows the opening and closing of the convertible top while driving up to 40 km/h (25 mph). Thanks to the one-touch-function there is no need to hold down the convertible top button. Both functions allow for more frequent use of the convertible top.

The latest product offered by Mods4cars allows the roof handling from a distance with the original key fob. No modifications to the car key are necessary. “Our customers can open the convertible top via original key fob, while approaching their car.” says PR manager Sven Tornow.

The well-thought-out roof top module offers the following bonus features: continued top operation when turning the ignition on or off; windows can also be opened and closed separately from the remote. If needed, the SmartTOP roof module can be disabled completely. Programming the convertible top controller is easy via clear text in the radio display. The roof module now ships with a plug-and-play wiring adapter; it facilitates an easy connection between vehicle electronics and the roof top module.

Thanks to the plug and play wiring harness the kit can be installed and removed without any permanent modifications to the vehicle. Furthermore the convertible top control module comes with a standard USB connection. With the use of this USB connection, the convertible controller can be easily configured and the software updated, free of charge.

SmartTOP roof modules are available for the following roadster and convertible cars: Alfa Romeo, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volkswagen and Volvo.

The comfort extension for the BMW 3 series convertible type E46 is available for 249 Euro + tax.

BMW 3 series convertible owners can find a demonstration here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85auZ9fkXpM

Further details and purchasing information: http://www.mods4cars.com

About Mods4cars:
Mods4cars was founded in 2002 with the idea to add a highly demanded feature to the otherwise almost perfect Porsche Boxster: Comfort One-Touch roof operation while driving at slow speeds. The resulting product offered not only that, but also allowed quick and easy installation by just swapping out a relay box, thus leaving no traces and no permanent changes on the vehicle. The first SmartTOP roof controller was born.

The success of their first products in Germany and Europe prompted them in late 2004 to move operations to the USA, to be able to serve the American market as well as all other English speaking countries such as Australia, UK and South Africa from one central location. Their business has grown to a full-fledged international corporation with an office in Las Vegas and a full line of innovative products as well as distributors and installation partners all over the globe.

Being highly specialized in the development and distribution of aftermarket roof- and comfort controllers since 2002 allows them to offer an unsurpassed level of competence and product quality. Their main goal is optimization of each individual product to a maximum in compatibility, usability and intuitive operation. They put greatest effort into development and quality checks of all their products to achieve this goal and meet all expectations of their customers.

The extraordinary success of their products is also based on the great communication with their customers, which usually already starts for each new product during the development and prototyping phase.

Press & Media Contact:
Anja Lehmann
Mods4cars LLC
1350 E. Flamingo Rd #3100
Las Vegas, NV 89119 – USA
+1-310-9109055
lehmann@mods4cars.com
http://www.mods4cars.com

Business

Mining & Finance Social, MPD Restaurant, Thursday August 23rd 530-800pm NYC All Welcome

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The Mining Association Group will be hosting its first networking event on Thursday August 23, 2012 at the trendy MPD Restaurant. The mining community as well as investment professionals including private investors are welcome to attend.

Manhattan, NY (USA), Tuesday – August 21st, 2012 — The Mining Association Group will be hosting its first networking event on Thursday August 23, 2012 at the trendy MPD Restaurant. The mining community as well as investment professionals including private investors are welcome to attend.

“Social events where industry meets financing sources can be a great platform for undiscovered opportunity” says prospective attendee, Stan Lear, a private wealth investor for nearly 40 years exclusively in the mining sector ( http://www.miningassociationgroup.com ).

Network groups have become a popular way to reduce costs and get one to one time with relevant people. Given the attractive pricing of the related commodities, the potential to meet the right people and make money is very high.

“I want a no pressure atmosphere to learn more about Companies in need of financing or that have fast growth expansion plans that we have already invested in. Our European capital deployment strategy has been very aggressive in this space” stated a CI spokes person.

If you are looking to network or just perhaps would like to socialize with one of the wealthiest crowds for opportunity in Manhattan, please attend this event as we celebrate the winding down of the summer.

Pls rsvp if possible: info@magmember.com

MPD Restaurant, 73 Gansevoort St. Manhattan, NY

Press & Media Contact:
Jay Tipton, Public Relations
Mining Association Group
245 Park Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10167 – USA
410-656-9118
info@magmember.com
http://www.miningassociationgroup.com

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator, Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes Hanoi and Halong Bay Escape

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Luxury Travel Ltd Promotes Short Trips To Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days.

Hanoi, Vietnam, Saturday – August 25th, 2012 — Luxury Travel Ltd. ( http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com ) Promotes Short Trips To Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days. Travelers will discover two world heritages listed sites in Northern Vietnam. http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Hanoi_Halong_Bay_Luxury_Summer_Escape_5_days.htm

Vietnam is a tropical paradise of charming people, heavenly beaches, brilliant green rice paddies and lush emerald rainforests. The country’s first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel, immerses guest in Vietnamese culture by providing insider access to private events and extraordinary people.

Travelers get their interactions with these people will be stimulating, edifying and enlightening, and travelers will have a well-rounded and profound learning experience that they will value forever.

The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi capital and Halong Bay are the favorites destinations for all travelers.

The Hanoi and Halong Bay Escape tour ( http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Hanoi_Halong_Bay_Luxury_Summer_Escape_5_days.htm ) price starts from US$723 per person (14.500.000 VND). Travelers benefit the concierge service with 24 hours support, accommodations for two people are in twin, shared rooms at five-star hotels and cruises. Price includes all transportation, occasional meals, entrance fees, boat trips and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 September 2013.

“This Hanoi and Halong Bay five day tour is designed for travelers who seek to explore Hanoi city life on their own, try some local food in the Old Quarter, and shop for fine silk clothing, embroidered linens, bamboo and more. You also then get to relax and simply enjoy a glass of draught beer and a cup of Hanoi’s famous coffee before escaping to Halong Bay with a marvelous overnight stay on a traditional yet luxurious junk. Touring is flexible, with your own expert guide and driver in each destination, and each day is tailored to your personal interests, schedule, level of energy, and travel preferences.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

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

Press & 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

Food & Beverage

Free How to Make Sushi eBook Simplifies the Process and Art of Creating Sushi Recipes

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Japan Food Channel recently released an instructional ebook, How to Make Sushi. The free book features sushi recipes that are practical and easy for the average person to make at home.

West Bloomfield, MI (USA), Saturday – August 25th, 2012 — Japan Food Channel is excited to announce the release of a comprehensive free ebook entitled How to Make Sushi: The Basics. The book is currently available for download at http://www.japanfoodchannel.com/FreeHowToMakeSushiEbook.

How to Make Sushi features popular, high-quality sushi recipes that are fun, easy to make and kitchen-tested by regular people. The book comes with a variety of practical tools that make it a complete guide to making sushi. For example, all of the sushi recipes link to tutorial videos that readers can watch for further guidance if they need it. There’s also a shopping guide available for people to use as a visual resource on their smartphone when they go shopping for ingredients that may be foreign to them. For a two-minute tour of how this interactive cookbook makes it easy for anyone to learn how to make sushi at home, click here.

“This book is like having a free sushi tutor in your home,” said Mai Kelly, the owner of The Japan Food Channel. “It brings the feel of how much fun it is to make sushi in a Japanese home to the reader’s kitchen.”

How to Make Sushi is a very distinctive interactive sushi recipe book. It focuses directly on what readers need to do in the kitchen without weighing them down with the complex history of sushi or all the different nuances of Japanese culture. “This is the go-to book that breaks down what home chefs need to do step by step in the kitchen to make sushi successfully and have a good time while doing it,” Mai said.

The new ebook is packed with popular sushi recipes such as California rolls, spicy tuna rolls, spicy tuna sauce and decorative dragon rolls. It also includes delicious recipes for:
* Sushi rice
* Inari-zushi
* Philadelphia rolls
* Shrimp tempura rolls
* Fatty tuna nigiri-zushi
* And many others

How to Make Sushi contains recipes developed by Mai Kelly, an accomplished home cook who loves sharing her knowledge of Japanese cuisine and culture. The recipes presented in the book are based on workshops she and her husband, Drew, had held in their home to make it easy for people to learn how to make sushi. How to Make Sushi: The Basics is a manifestation of their love of people, cooking and teaching. “We’ve worked really hard to demystify everything in our kitchen, and all of those hours and sessions are culminated in this book,” Mai said.

In addition to their interactive sushi recipe book, Mai offers a complete online learning center at JapanFoodChannel.com. The site includes a blog that gives some personal history about the highlighted dishes and tells how Mai learned to cook them. It also shares interesting stories about the kitchen where Mai grew up cooking next to her mom. Japan Food Channel also has numerous YouTube tutorial videos on Japanese food and sushi recipes. The videos are based on “live” cooking workshops, in which the Kellys provide insightful, hands-on instruction. “We answer all the common questions and keep no secrets from our students,” Mai said.

In the coming months, Mai will be releasing two new recipe books. One will feature her original recipes for rolls, and the other will contain traditional Japanese cuisine straight from her family’s kitchen. For more information about How to Make Sushi: The Basics or Japan Food Channel, please visit http://www.japanfoodchannel.com. Or contact Mai Kelly at http://japanfoodchannel.com/contact-us/.

About Mai and Drew Kelly:
Mai and Drew Kelly are passionate about sharing their love for Japanese culture and cooking. The Kellys began hosting sushi-making dinner parties as a way to have fun and entertain guests in their home. The popularity of their group cooking sessions steadily grew. This prompted them to create video tutorials, which became an instant hit and were viewed by thousands of people daily on YouTube. Eventually, the couple launched a blog, newsletter and the new How to Make Sushi ebook to further their efforts to share practical, fun ways to make sushi recipes at home. The Kellys are based in West Bloomfield, Mich.

Press & Media Contact:
Drew Kelly
Japan Food Channel
West Bloomfield, MI – USA
248-520-8006
drew@japanfoodchannel.com
http://www.japanfoodchannel.com/FreeHowToMakeSushiEbook

Business

Market Rates Insight Offers Lifestyle Financial Services Study to Independent Community Bankers of America® Members

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First-ever Study Revealing Services Consumers Want from Banks Now Available to ICBA Members with Exclusive 10% Discount.

SAN ANSELMO, Calif. (August 26, 2012) — Market Rates Insight, Inc. (MRI, http://www.marketratesinsight.com), a leader in pricing intelligence for deposits, personal loans, mortgages, and fees, recently conducted the first nationwide consumer study to understand consumer attitudes about fees paid for banking services. The study has uncovered a new category of “lifestyle financial services” that consumers are willing to pay for, and is now available at a 10% discount to community banks through an exclusive relationship with the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)®.

The study from Market Rates Insight reveals new ways community banks can compete more effectively and promote greater customer loyalty by offering services that consumers want and are willing to pay for. The Lifestyle Financial Services study reveals that customers will pay, on average, $3.63 per month each of the seven services that deliver convenience, efficiency, mobility, and protection. For example, 63.4% of those surveyed indicated they would spend up to $2.37 per month for mobile remote deposit capture services, and 73.7% said they would pay $3.39 per month for credit score reporting.

“Income from service fees on deposit accounts declined 13% between 2007 and 2012, so now more than ever, community and regional institutions need to develop new ways to attract and keep customers,” said Dr. Dan Geller, Executive Vice President of Market Rates Insight and the architect of the study. “Our emerging Lifestyle Financial Services study reveals that consumers want services, such as mobile deposits and personal money transfer from their financial institution. By working directly with ICBA, we can help community banks identify new sources of fee income as well as help promote customer loyalty.”

ICBA members now can buy the Lifestyle Financial Services study at a special ICBA rate. They study is available in various forms:

– The complete study, including consumer research, likelihood of use, perceived value and competitive analyses for the top five U.S. banks, at a discounted price of $4,455.
– The consumer research on all seven categories of Lifestyle Financial Services, including an analytic overview, at a discounted price of $3,105.
– The consumer research for one specific type of services, such as credit score reporting, identity theft services, personalized couponing, prepaid loadable cards, overdraft transfer services, person-to-person payments, and mobile remote deposit capture, for $895 each.

Each study report features consumer research on preferences and perceived value, as well as demographic segmentation.

For more information, contact Market Rates Insight at info@marketratesinsight.com.

About Market Rates Insight
For more than two decades, Market Rates Insight (MRI) has been helping clients price with precision by providing banks, thrifts, credit unions, and other financial institutions with comprehensive market intelligence on deposits, loans, and fees. MRI uses deposit surveys, mortgage and consumer loan surveys, fees and features studies, new product alerts, benchmarking and market share analysis to give subscribers the intelligence needed to strategically position products, optimize pricing and react to emerging trends. MRI’s products include web-enabled, customizable report programming, proprietary product research tools, searchable databases, market alerts, and online dashboards that aggregate key client data to provide real-time interactive views on how they rank against their specific competitors.

Market Rates Insight is located in San Anselmo, California. For more information, see http://www.marketratesinsight.com

Photos available upon request

For additional information contact:
Tom Woolf
Market Rates Insight
(415) 259-5638
tom.woolf@marketratesinsight.com

Entertainment

Marcos Ayala the Argentinean Tango Sensation Dazzle South Florida and New York

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Young Argentinean talent with rich international path enchants the audience

Miami, FL, August 25, 2012 – Renowned Argentinean Tango dancer and artistic director Marcos Ayala dazzled audiences in South Florida and New York. Last Friday night on August 17, 2012 the public gathered at the Broward Center of the Performing Arts to see Tango Lovers’ show, a group of talented professionals which featured Mora Godoy, the Queen of Tango Dance and renowned Uruguayan singer Alfredo Lerida. The company showed excellent versatility to interpret the various stages of Tango, from celebrated tango composers such as Gerardo Matos Rodriguez through Angel Villoldo to Astor Piazzola among others.

The opening was in charge of Marcos Ayala and guest star Mora Godoy. A fervent, sensuous and at the same time exquisite performance confirmed Marcos as an artist passionate about what he does. Few words describe Marcos Ayala’s superb presentation: passion, sensuality, strength, masculinity and dynamism.

Tango Lovers’ cast flew to New York the following morning to present its show in Long Island and again the audience gave a standing ovation to the group directed by Marcos Ayala and Alfredo Lerida.

Marcos is an amazingly young talent who obtained the world championship of Tango dance in Japan at age 16. During the past 10 years, Marcos Ayala has accrued vast international career and has toured Asia, Europe, North America, the Caribbean and  Latin America. Ayala has an extensive formation in  prestigious Dance Schools.  He has studied Direction and Production and has participated in the Cirque de Soleil.

Guest  movie choreographer and member of the Bajo Fondo Tango Club, Marcos has recently ended a successful season as the main dancer with Mora Godoy at the Presidente Alvear Theater in Buenos Aires  with  the amazing tango show Chantecler.  Marcos’ enthusiasm, talent and artistic vein has made of him an important member of “Tango Lovers“.

“I aim to reach public of all ages and to attract younger generations to the Tango culture” says Marcos Ayala, who dynamically works to put on stage new and varied artistic proposals while promoting the culture of Rio de la Plata.

Contact:
Pierina Asti
Enamorados del Tango
5241 SW 154 Place
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 613 1719
press@enamoradosdeltango.com
http://www.enamoradosdeltango.com

Travel

Vietnam’s First Luxury Tour Operator, Luxury Travel Ltd. Targets Asean Countries

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Luxury Travel Ltd. Attends TTC in both Malina and Cebu in the Philippinnes from 28 to 30 August 2012 and Promotes Short Trips To Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days.

Hanoi, Vietnam, August 25, 2012 – Luxury Travel Ltd. Attends TTC in both Malina and Cebu in the Philippinnes from 28 to 30 August 2012 and Promotes Short Trips To Hanoi Capital and Halong Bay in Five Days. Travelers will discover two world heritages listed sites in Northern Vietnam. http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Vietnam_Stopover_Tours/Hanoi_Halong_Bay_Luxury_Summer_Escape_5_days.htm

The northern area of Vietnam is always an attractive destination for tourists visiting the country. Hanoi capital and Halong Bay are the favorites destinations for all travelers.

Cebu Pacific flights to both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

The Hanoi and Halong Bay Escape tour price starts from US$723 per person (14.500.000 VND). Travelers benefit the concierge service with 24 hours support, accommodations for two people are in twin, shared rooms at five-star hotels and cruises. Price includes all transportation, occasional meals, entrance fees, boat trips and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 September 2013.

“This Hanoi and Halong Bay five day tour is designed for travelers who seek to explore Hanoi city life on their own, try some local food in the Old Quarter, and shop for fine silk clothing, embroidered linens, bamboo and more. You also then get to relax and simply enjoy a glass of draught beer and a cup of Hanoi’s famous coffee before escaping to Halong Bay with a marvelous overnight stay on a traditional yet luxurious junk. Touring is flexible, with your own expert guide and driver in each destination, and each day is tailored to your personal interests, schedule, level of energy, and travel preferences.” Said Pham Ha, CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd.

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

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