New Online Social Network Offers Revolutionary WEsharesTM to its Members

What do you get out of online social networks? Probably nothing more than just that: Online social networking. A multi-billion dollar corporation is allowing you to communicate with others while using all your information to make huge profits. Not only are you helping them make loads of money from advertising, but you are guaranteeing that a few people make a lot of money off your efforts.

ExpatOdyssey.com is a new online social network that goes against this business model. We also want to make a few bucks, but we want you to share in the success. We want to share something sustainable, unique, and revolutionary. ExpatOdyssey wants to give you more than a few pointless prizes or vouchers. Let us help you help yourself!

You’re probably wondering how this works because it sounds a little too good to be true. Simple. You become a member and use ExpatOdyssey to do what you usually do on online social networks. However, this is the point at which ExpatOdyssey.com is completely different. You are also an actual owner. The moment you sign up, you are awardedWEsharesTM. You are contributing to the website by being a member, so you deserve a reward. Every time you upload photographs, invite friends, create forums, or any one of the innumerable things you can do on ExpatOdyssey, you accumulate WEsharesTM. Like shares in a company, they represent what percentage of ExpatOdyssey.com you own.

Carlo Jacobs, Founder of ExpatOdyssey.com comments: “When the Occupy Wall Street movement began, my wife and I decided that the time was finally right for a venture that included and benefitted everyone, the 99% who have been left behind. We decided not to accept venture capitalists to create ExpatOdyssey.com or any large investors and struggled along with some meagre savings. A few friends heard about our novel idea and invested some money so that ExpatOdyssey.com could be shared with everyone out there. From that point onwards, we knew that our decision for all members to have the opportunity to get or earn Free WEsharesTMor invest, was the right one.”

In fact, ExpatOdyssey.com has made investment so accessible to everyone that if they want, members can invest from as little as $5 with WEshares currently priced at only 0.1cents per WEshare. We are all passionate about changing the current status quo, or at least doing our part to make a significant difference and giving everyone the chance to own a piece of the future. Businesses usually offer shares when the price is already unattainable. Instead ExpatOdyssey.com is giving everyone the chance to get a piece of the pie at the beginning when it matters most! What’s more is that because our members are owners, we listen to our members’ suggestions, what they want and need and as a result, over time, ExpatOdyssey.com will end up being the world’s best online social network.

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About ExpatOdyssey
ExpatOdyssey was founded at the end of 2010 with the purpose of creating a platform for Expats and holiday makers to manage work, play and relaxation. It is not only a social network, but also has bloggingcommunity fan pagesbusiness directory pagesonline TVand links to important information in major cities around the world, all contributed by members and businesses that join. We will even have online social shopping, and coming soon, a very unique email system. It is revolutionary and the first website of this kind to emerge. Expatoddyssey consolidates innumerable online application features into one easy-to-use website with a clear focus on the expat per geographical area. Members can also be part owners and attain financial reward with WEsharesTM for the time they would have spent online anyway.

PR Contact:

Sheridene Oersen
Partner
80 Strand, Suite 206, 2nd Floor, 80 Strand Street, Cape Town, 8001
00821047364435
http://expatodyssey.com/

Jian Tan of Guardtime Awarded 2M RMB to Increase Transparency and Security in China’s Communication Networks

Guardtime today announced that its China General Manager Jian Tan has been awarded the 2M RMB Shanglin prize from the ZheJiang Cixi government to help establish Keyless Signature Infrastructure in China.

Beijing, China, October 02, 2012 — Guardtime ( http://www.guardtime.com ) today announced that its China General Manager Jian Tan has been awarded the 2M RMB (approx. U.S. $317,000) Shanglin prize from the ZheJiang Cixi government to help establish Keyless Signature Infrastructure in China.

Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit has changed since a specific point in time. The verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party.

“The Shanglin prize is very prestigious and we are thrilled to be the first foreign company to be awarded the prize,” said Jian Tan, General Manager of Guardtime China.

Jian Tan added, “The 2M RMB award will allow us to accelerate Guardtime’s ( http://www.guardtime.com ) vision of bringing transparency and security to China’s communication networks. With keyless signatures integrated tightly with messaging protocols it is possible to provide a completely independent audit trail for machine to machine and human communication removing any doubt about the integrity, time and origin of the communicated data. ”

Wang Liyun, Chair of the Shanglin nomination committee said, “Keyless Signature Infrastructure is a revolutionary technology with the potential to greatly advance the transparency and security of the China’s communication networks. Mr. Jian Tan, Chief Executive of Guardtime China is a skilled entrepreneur and we are delighted to award him and Guardtime China the Shanglin prize.”

Guardtime CEO Mike Gault said, “Guardtime recently joined the Global Cloud Network of infrastructure and software companies including Joyent, Fixmo and Voxeo labs that are dedicated to building a next- generation cloud infrastructure for mobile first markets such as China and winning this award reiterates the importance placed on transparency and security.”

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of signing time, entity and integrity of data. The verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information.

About Shanglin:
The Shanglin prize is provided by the CIxi government in Zhejiang province yearly to award the top entrepreneurs in China who show great potential with unique technologies that can help accelerate China’s economic progress. The prize includes 2M RMB award along with numerous commercial benefits. For more information visit: http://slyc.cixi.gov.cn/chinese/newsinfo.asp?id=32.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR for Guardtime
Beijing, China
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com

PureShowers.co.uk Announce Three New Exclusive Products This Autumn

London – 02 Oct 2012. PureShowers.co.uk is proud to announce three new exclusive products to their range of high quality shower filters.

This Autumn PureShowers.co.uk will be making available through their secure online eCommerce website at http://www.PureShowers.co.uk three new Shower Filter and Bath Filter products. The new Autumn product line will enhance their already ample offering of Shower Filter units, which promote healthy lifestyles by removing Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Chemicals, Bacteria, Lime Scale and other contaminants from shower water.

The first new product in the Autumn 2012 rage is a highly sought after and frequently requested product, the Bath Ball Bath Filter. Simply put the Bath Ball Bath Filter is an easy to use and ingenious device which decontaminates bath water from impurities such as; Chlorine, Heavy Metals, Bacteria & helps to reduce scale. Chlorine added to our water supplies by water companies vaporise in hot steaming baths, causing toxic chlorine vapours to be released into the confined space of the bathroom. When inhaled into the lungs these toxic fumes are known to have adverse health. By simply submerging and swirling PureShowers.co.uk’s exclusive Bath Ball Bath Filter in a filled tub, it will remove up to 99% of Chlorine from bath water. Leaving perfectly healthy and pristine bath water which can be enjoyed without worry about any toxic fumes. The Bath Ball Bath Filter can be enjoyed multiple times and used for up to 400 baths.

PureShowers.co.uk’s second and third new product offerings in their Autumn 2012 range consist of two new entry level hand held shower filters, one in chrome and the other in white. Both these shower filters define the best breed of shower filtration in quality, design and functionality whilst still maintaining an economical price. As with all PureShowers.co.uk’s shower filters these two new products provide the highest level of shower filtration, removing impurities such as Heavy Metals, Chlorine, Chemicals, Bacteria, Algae and help to reduce white marks and white stains on shower glass and tiles. With replaceable cartridges which are positioned within the handle of the shower filter, they use an exclusive combination of KDF-55 and Ceramic Ball filtration technology to provide an optimum level of filtration in showers. This provides benefits such as softer skin & hair, helps to improve eczema and dry skin and can stop itchy scalps.

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Notes to the Editor:
•    High Res. Images and Samples available on request
•    For further information, please contact: Ty Lee (media@pureshowers.com) or on TEL: 07805 777 762

About The Company:

PureShowers.co.uk was established in 2008 after the directors noticed there was no easy solution for everyone to protect themselves from the harmful and adverse effects of chemicals and contaminants in the extremely hard U.K water supply. They offer a variety of Shower Filters for health and beauty which are available online via a secure ecommerce store at http://www.pureshowers.co.uk. Prices start from £29.95 (including VAT) and can be ordered on the web or by calling +44 7805 777 762

A French version of the website can be found at : http://www.filtredouche.fr

What Do It’s Customers Say:

“Just to let you know we are absolutely delighted with our filter.  Easy to fit and doesn’t look bulky or ‘added on’ in our shower.  My daughter and I love it because we both have coloured hair, and the soft water actually makes the colour last longer and definitely has a conditioning effect on the hair.  Added benefit is that my skin is noticeably softer and smoother after showering.  I will definitely continue to use it and certainly miss it when I have to shower away from home.  Many thanks for wonderful service and a brilliant product.” – Gwen and Katie Branton

“Such a great product! My hair is no longer chalky and matted, my skin doesn’t itch, I don’t know how anyone can cope with London’s hard water without one!” – Nadia Carnevale

“I live in a hard water area in Kew Gardens, Surrey and since replacing my shower head with your pure head filter shower head I have noticed a huge difference in the condition of my hair and skin. This is a great product. It is simple to install ,good value and works exceptionally well.” – M. Tuohy

The Center for Productive Longevity Announces Winners of the Nationwide Later-Life Story Contest

Both Winners use Volunteering as a Basis for Inspiration

Boulder, CO, October 01, 2012 – The Center for Productive Longevity (CPL) is pleased to announce the winners of its Later-Life Story Contest, which was created to demonstrate that older people can continue to lead successful and inspirational lives. Barbara M. Traynor was chosen for the Inspirational Life Story category and Lynn Brooks for her Entrepreneurship Success Story. Both entries are available to read online at www.ctrpl.org/later-life-story-contest-winners. A panel of three independent judges selected the winners from many fascinating stories sent in by people 50 and older. Lynn and Barbara will each receive a prize of $1,000 and a specially designed display trophy.

In Lynn Brooks’ winning essay, she wrote about beginning an organization in 1992 at age 59 called Big Apple Greeter in New York City. It is a non-profit that pairs visitors to NYC with volunteer greeters who explore the city together. This was the first “Welcome Visitor” program of its kind in the country. Today, the organization is extremely successful, but it was a challenging journey along the way. Lacking funding, support and computer skills, but holding onto a will to succeed, Lynn overcame many challenges.

Her story describes how far the organization has come. “Today we have more than 300 Greeters – most are over 55, more than 50% work, many are multilingual, some are blind or use wheelchairs. They are ready, rain or shine, to spend two to four hours with visitors, showing them our people, culture and diversity.”

Lynn also shared wonderful metrics. “In terms of success, our cup runneth over. We’ve had more than 120,000 visitors since we started. We’ve generated over two billion positive, world-wide media impressions about New York City. Ninety-five percent of our visitors give us ‘extraordinary’ evaluations. Our volunteer retention rate is incredibly high. We’ve been called the most cost-effective public relations arm in the city. We’ve been widely recognized, starting in our early years, with awards that run the gamut from corporations to city government, and in January we will receive the prestigious 2012 Hotel Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award.” To read her story, visit: www.ctrpl.org/later-life-story-contest-winners.

Barbara M. Traynor’s story begins with a situation that sounds familiar to many people. Yet she took some giant leaps of faith to change her life forever.

“Walking provides impetus to ponder. My 65th birthday was hovering. I was not feeling old, but sixty-five? That’s major!  Why I chose to walk the beach on a frigid winter afternoon is questionable, however with boots crunching on the frozen sand, gloved hands balled into my pockets, I reviewed my six-odd decades. Married at nineteen, three children by twenty-seven, moved eighteen times with a grass-is-greener spouse – instant on-the-job-training in how to deal with transition – and divorced after seventeen years.

“Working as an administrative assistant for over forty-five years, single mother raising three children, generated an abundant desire for freedom and travel but little savings and no pension. Life was crammed with drama and trauma. Income matched outgo. I would have to live on Social Security income alone. I screamed into the thundering surf, ‘How can I afford to go anywhere? When is it my turn?’ Surprise! Someone was listening.

“Arriving home, I checked my email. A message from Alaska cajoled: How about becoming a long-distance, long-term volunteer? Hmmmm – it seemed that some organizations supplement their staff with volunteers, offering free room and board in exchange for workplace skills? WOW! That I could spend my over 65 ‘mystery’ years this way inspired my imagination. My frozen fingers tingled. I began to rethink retirement.”

At age 65, Barbara retired and drove to Alaska from Connecticut with a mission and copious notes about sites to visit along the way. The journey to be a volunteer exploded into becoming a journalist, author and speaker as well. Read her story, chock-full of adventure and inspiration at: www.ctrpl.org/later-life-story-contest-winners.

CPL will also select a variety of other inspirational and touching entries to post on its website.

“This contest was a tremendous opportunity for us to validate why we are passionate about later-life living,” says William Zinke, founder and president of the Center for Productive Longevity. “People from all walks of life are doing amazing things and positively impacting the lives of others along the way. These two women serve as an inspiration for us all, illustrating that success can be achieved with perseverance and passion.”

For more information on CPL, visit www.ctrpl.org or Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

Company Contacts:
William K. Zinke or James R. Hooks
Center for Productive Longevity
303.499.3939
wzinke@ctrpl.org or jhooks@ctrpl.org

Media Contacts:
Jenny Foust or Alicia Hassinger
Communications Strategy Group
303.433.7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com or ahassinger@csg-pr.com

About the Center for Productive Longevity:
The mission of CPL is to stimulate the substantially increased engagement of people 55 and older in productive activities, paid and volunteer, where they are qualified and ready to continue adding value. Visit ctrpl.org for more information. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CTRPL.

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

Luxury Travel Ltd. Promotes High-end Vietnam Tourism Products at WTM London 2012

Vietnam-based Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480

Hanoi, Vietnam, Oct 01, 2012 – Vietnam-based Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) will join the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) in October to promote luxury travel products at World Travel Market London 2012 (WTM) in the UK from November 5 to 8. Stand AS480

According to Pham Ha, founder of Luxury Travel, the UK has been a great market for the company, which has appealing products for Britons’ tastes and preferences.

“We target the right clients with personalized products and services.” said Ha.

He also noted that the company had increased the number of private small groups that it served, primarily with tailor-made holidays.

“British holidaymakers like custom and private tours, not big groups. The boom in demand suggests that holidaymakers are becoming increasingly canny and watching exchange rates as well as seeking out keenly-priced packages before deciding on their destination.” he said.

Britain’s tourists, according to Ha, picked Vietnam for their vacations for safety, affordable prices, authenticity, warm weather, and convenient direct flights.

Vietnam Airlines introduced service between Gatwick and Hanoi in December 2011, becoming the first direct flights to the country from Britain, and reducing the journey by several hours.

“With our marketing efforts and commitments, we will attract more British travelers who wish to experience Vietnam in style and luxury, and we’ll encourage them stay longer. Typical stays are 10 or 14 days, and in 5-star hotels.” he said.

Another reason for the sharp increase in Britons taking holidays in Vietnam is the recent opening of new holiday resorts in the Southeast Asian nation. The past few years have seen the completion of many luxurious resorts with names such as Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa, Intercontinental Peninsula Danang Sun Spa and Six Senses Con Dao, entering the market and offering more choices for travelers.

“With our representative office in London for the UK and Ireland markets, we are targeting double digit growth in this market for 2013.” said Ha.

Luxury Travel is a long established Asian specialist in luxury privately guided and fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam and the Indochinese Peninsula. Vietnam now has world class hotels and resorts, beaches and cuisine, in addition to its natural beauty, rich history and traditional culture. The country receives 100,000 British tourists yearly, and the number of tourists increases an average of 68 percent annually.

Britons traveling to Vietnam are looking for a more authentic experience and seek to have a deeper understanding of the country’s culture, food, history and everyday life. While Thailand is geared more toward mass market tourism, Vietnam is a destination that is attractive to a more selective class of travelers.

Luxury Travel Ltd.’s booking record indicates that British travelers prefer Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, the former imperial capital Hue and Hoi An Ancient Town.

They also want to visit Halong Bay, the Mekong Delta and Sapa, Mui Ne, Con Dao and the Phu Quoc Islands, while many also combine Vietnam and Cambodia or Myanmar in one trip.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is based in Hanoi, with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Luxury Travel is exceptional at 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. has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award in 2012. www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany

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