Top 20 Finance and Investing Leaders to Join World’s Most Influential HFT Conference in London

Golden Networking hosts the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, March 21 (www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com).

New York City, NY, USA (February 7, 2013) — “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” is the theme of High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading-Conference.com) forum that will provide attendees in London (March 21) with the most up-to-date review of where this ever-changing industry stands and is going through an inspiring keynote speeches:

– New European Union Regulation of Algorithmic and High Frequency Trading under MiFID II.
Mr. Philippe Guillot, Executive Director of the Markets Division, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)

– Lessons to be Learned from the Flash Crash, BATS, Nasdaq and Knight Capital.
Mr. Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders and Knightmare on Wall Street

– What the Foresigh Report Tell us About the Future of Computer Trading in Financial Markets.
Professor David Cliff, Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol and Foresight Project Member of the Lead Expert Group on Algorithmic Trading

Plus thought-provoking panels with leaders in the field:

– Professor Alex Preda, Professor of Accounting, Accountability and Financial Management, King’s College
– Ms. Arlene McCarthy, Vice Chair – Economics and Monetary Affairs Committee and Draftsperson, Market Abuse Directive, European Parliament
– Mr. Axel Pierron, Sr. VP, Securities & Investments, Celent
– Mr. Chris Skinner, Chairman, Financial Services Club
– Professor Daniel Beunza, Lecturer, London School of Economics
– Mr. Giovanni Beliossi, Managing Partner, FGS Capital
– Mr. Hendrik Klein, Head Portfolio Manager, Da Vinci InvestAG
– Mr. Hirander Misra, Chairman, Forum Trading Solutions
– Ms. Izabella Kaminska, Blogger, FT Alphaville
– Mr. Joseph Noss, Financial Stability, Bank of England
– Dr. Magrino Bini, Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager, Millennium Partners
– Mr. Philip Stafford, FT Trading Room Deputy Editor, Financial Times
– Professor Philip Treleaven, Director, PhD, Centre in Financial Computing, UCL
– Mr. Sam Tyfield, Partner, Vedder Price, P.C.
– Mr. Stuart Theakston, Head of Research and Automated Trading, GLC
– Dr. Tommi A. Vuorenmaa, Head of Research & Trading, Valo Research and Trading
– Mr. VJ Angelo, Director, Global Markets Exchange Group
– Professor Walter Distaso, Professor of Financial Econometrics, Imperial College London
– More to be announced

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading.info) “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges” will bring insights for investors and speed traders, who need to protect and refine their competitive advantage in a world dominated by algorithmic and high-frequency trading.

Topics that will be discussed at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 include the movement toward emerging markets, which is increasingly attuned to the use of bots, and the regulatory environment, specifically how new technologies are changing the game, including a look at the upcoming regulatory changes in both sides of the Atlantic.

High Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by calling +1-414-FORUMS0 or sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
Golden Networking
1-414-FORUMS0
jpetrova@goldennetworking.net
http://www.goldennetworking.net

Webinar on “First Look at Raptivity with Tin Can Output”

Interactive webinar with Andy Whitaker from Rustici Software on February 28, 2013

Raptivity, the leading rapid interactivity builder tool, has lived up to its promise and will be releasing Raptivity v7.4 with Tin Can support on February 13, 2013. Raptivity v7.4 will have Tin Can support for its Essential Pack which comprises of 35 interactions.

On the occasion of this launch, Raptivity has organized a webinar featuring guest speaker, Andy Whitaker, Tin Can Strategist from Rustici Software. Andy’s prime responsibility involves helping people understand what Tin Can is all about. In addition to this, he also plays a crucial role in Business Development where he advises and helps people decide the utility of Rustici Software solutions.

In this webinar, Andy will explain what is Tin Can API and how is it different from SCORM, while elaborating on the importance and use of Tin Can in the eLearning space. He will be accompanied by a Raptivity Expert who will introduce Raptivity and showcase some Raptivity interactions with Tin Can support and its benefits in creating a dynamic learning experience.

Webinar Details:
Date: February 28, 2013
Timings: 10:00 am – 10:45 am PST
Join us on February 28, 2013 to know more about the importance of Tin Can API in eLearning and to have a first look at Raptivity v7.4 with Tin Can support.

About Rustici Software

Rustici Software creates products that simplify conforming to learning standards like SCORM and AICC. They create the best SCORM compliance products on the market. They have been solving SCORM problems exclusively since 2002, and are continuing to pave the way for e-learning standards with the Tin Can API.

About Raptivity

Raptivity® is a rapid interactivity builder that allows you to quickly and easily create learning interactions. It has a diverse variety of 180+ interactions to select from. Raptivity helps the educators and trainers to enrich their content with the well-designed interactions from various categories like games& simulations, presentation aids, visual aids, brain teasers, assessments and many more.

Raptivity® is a much awarded product and has been appreciated by various learning bodies. It was recently adjudged the ‘the “Best Rapid eLearning Tool” award at Africa Learning & Development Leadership Awards 2012. It has won LearnX Learning and Technology Impact Awards for Games and Simulations Category. Raptivity has also bagged the 2012 reader’s Choice Award by eSchool Media. Along with this, the product was also honored with 18th Annual Best Educational Software Awards (BESSIE). For more information, please visit the website www.raptivity.com or contact Harbinger Knowledge Products at 425 861 8400.

About Harbinger Knowledge Products

Harbinger Knowledge Products is recognized as a global leader in interactivity solutions for knowledge-sharing applications including learning, presentation and web development. Harbinger Knowledge Products is a part of Harbinger Group, which serves customers in over 57 countries through its offices in Pune (India), Redmond (WA, USA), Pleasanton (CA, USA) and through its partner network worldwide.

For three consecutive years, Deloitte has named Harbinger Knowledge Products among the fastest growing technology companies in its Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific and Technology Fast 50 India programs. Red Herring named Harbinger amongst world’s top 100 private technology companies. Harbinger’s patented technology and sound thought leadership have resulted in groundbreaking products, including market-leading Raptivity®, innovative YawnBuster, and cutting-edge SiteJazzer and TeemingPod.

For more information on Harbinger Knowledge Products, please visit http://www.harbingerknowledge.com.

Gold Digger Cruise Connects Beautiful Single Women to Wealthy Bachelors

The world’s first Gold Digger Cruise, Nov 14-18, 2013, departs from Fort Lauderdale, FL and visits Cozumel, Mexico.

San Rafael, CA, February 7, 2013 — Contact: Tom Andrews, 415/507-9962

Beautiful single women and wealthy bachelors are invited to cruise the Caribbean on the world’s first Gold Digger Cruise, November 14-18, 2013, aboard Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas. The 5-days/4nights cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and visits Cozumel, Mexico.

“For thousands of years most women have considered financial security to be the most important quality they seek in a potential mate,” says Rich Gosse, Executive Producer of GoldDiggerEvents.com. “This is true in virtually all countries and all cultures around the world. The world’s first Gold Digger Cruise is an opportunity for beautiful single women and wealthy bachelors to connect for fun, romance, and possible marriage.

“Gold Diggers are unfairly stigmatized in our society as women who seek to exploit prosperous men. This is true of Predatory Gold Diggers, who pretend to love wealthy men and value their personal qualities, whereas they are only interested in their money. But there is a second, much larger group, Loving Gold Diggers, who value financial security as a top priority in selecting a mate, but also are sincerely attracted to men for their personal qualities. Bachelors on the Gold Digger Cruise must be careful to avoid the wrong group.”

Rich Gosse is America’s foremost authority on finding a romantic partner. He is the author of eight books on this topic, including You CAN Hurry Love, Singles Guide to America, and A Good Man Is EASY to Find (“This is a great book!” Oprah Winfrey). His entertaining advice has been featured by ABC, BBC, CBS, CNN, CNBC, Fox News Live, MSNBC, Oprah, Donahue, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, Business Week, Playboy, Playgirl, The Wall Street Journal, London Times, The Australian, The New Zealand Herald, etc. Mr. Gosse is available to the news media for interviews by calling 415/479-3800. His website is http://www.RichGosse.com.

Prices begin at $480.42 per person, cruise only, inside cabin, based on double-occupancy, including government fees, taxes, and port charges. Cruise includes:

– 4 nights accommodation aboard ship

– All meals (12)

– Variety of clubs, bars, lounges, and lounge shows

– Live entertainment and comedy acts

– Fitness Center, fitness classes, jogging track

– Pools, full casino, duty-free shopping

– Coordinated singles get-togethers throughout the weekend

– Dancing and socializing every night within the group

– Roommate matching for those who wish to avoid the single supplement

– Single Social Director Hosts

The Guest of Honor on the Gold Digger Cruise will be Miss Gold Digger USA, who will be selected at the National Gold Digger Convention earlier in the year.

The Gold Digger Cruise is sponsored by The Society of Single Professionals, the world’s largest non-profit singles organization. Anyone wishing more information about Gold Diggers and the Cruise may visit http://www.GoldDiggerEvents.com. Anyone wishing to book a berth on the Gold Digger Cruise may call The Singles Travel Company, CST# 1018299-10, toll-free at 1-888-286-8687.

Media Contact:
Rich Gosse
Society of Single Professionals
205 Mark Twain Avenue, San Rafael CA 94903
415-507-9962
richgosse@richgosse.com
http://www.GoldDiggerEvents.com

Arizona Elk Society Hosts its 12th Annual Banquet

The Arizona Elk Society announced that it will be hosting their 12th Annual Banquet on March 23, 2013 at the Mesa Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm and banquet begins at 5pm.

Phoenix, Arizona, February 06, 2013 – The Arizona Elk Society announced that it will be hosting their 12th Annual Banquet on March 23, 2013 at the Mesa Convention Center. Doors open at 4pm and banquet begins at 5pm.

The money raised at the Banquet will fund wildlife habitat restoration and improvements across the State of Arizona for the benefit of Elk and other wildlife.

This year the Arizona Elk Society is proud to auction two (2) of the Special Commissioners Big Game Tags. These include the Commissioners Elk Tag and Commissioners Buffalo Tag. The season for these tags runs from Aug. 15, 2012, through Aug. 14, 2013.

For information on open hunting areas please visit the AZGFD website. When Arizona residents buy one of these tags, it provides a great opportunity to help out Arizona’s Wildlife Management and possibly harvest a great animal. All proceeds from the sale of the Commissioners Big Game tags will directly help on the ground projects to benefit these species.

Along with the Commissioner Tags there are some great Big Game Hunts, loads of firearms, hunting trips and auction items rolling in.

This year we have a Special Elk Tag for the Hualapai Indian Reservation. See our website for information on this tag. The winning bidder will be the only person hunting Big Bull Elk during this hunt.

Please visit www.arizonaelksociety.org to purchase tickets to the AES Banquet and for more information on the Commissioner Tags and other events. You can make a donation to the AES on our website, as well.

If you are interested in a Corporate Table at the AES Banquet please contact Cookie Nicoson at (928) 699-9036.

Contact: Steve Clark, stevec@arizonaelksociety.org, (602) 885-0835
Arizona Elk Society, P.O. Box 190, Peoria, AZ 85380

About the Arizona Elk Society
Since forming in 2001 the Arizona Elk Society has grown into one of the state’s largest 501c3 Wildlife Conservation Organizations. The mission of the Arizona Elk Society is to raise funds to benefit elk and other wildlife through habitat conservation and restoration and to preserve our hunting heritage for present and future generations. The AES is proud to say that all the money raised from our fundraising events is used for on-the-ground programs and stays in Arizona. In 11 years, the AES has raised over $5 million dollars and protected or enhanced over 400,000 acres of Elk habitat in Arizona.

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions, LLC
9920 S. Rural Rd.,
Ste 108 Tempe AZ, 85284
+1-480-206-3435
scott@blackdogpromotions.com
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Graybow Communications Achieves InfoComm International Emerald CAVSP Level Designation

Graybow Communications has qualified as an InfoComm International Emerald Certified AudioVisual Solutions Provider (CAVSP). This designation recognizes that a percentage of the company’s sales, customer service and technical staff have achieved and maintained individual InfoComm Certification.

InfoComm awards individual Certification to audio visual professionals who have demonstrated knowledge and comprehension of the science and technology used in communications including audio, video, display and systems. Technicians, engineers, designers, salespeople, customer service personnel, managers and executives are eligible to take the individual certification test.

“A CAVSP designation gives AV companies a competitive advantage in the marketplace,” said David Labuskes, CTS, RDD, InfoComm International’s Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. “Customers of audiovisual communications and presentation systems can be confident of professionalism and an aspiration to excellence when working with these companies that have invested in education and training to stay current on the latestAV technologies and techniques.”

The company-level CAVSP recognition program is the only such program available for the commercial audiovisual industry. In addition to confirming that a percentage of the company’s employees are InfoComm certified and have completed important coursework, the [Diamond, Emerald or Sapphire] CAVSP designation means that [your company or organization name] has agreed to comply with 10 Standards of Excellence developed in collaboration with industry experts to emphasize the best practices of audiovisual businesses.

The Standards of Excellence are a guidepost for audiovisual companies and professionals who place the customer first and offer quality audiovisual solutions. They include the commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction with audiovisual solutions that provide value to the client. They convey the importance that audiovisual solutions providers place on their own skills development through continuing education. They also cover the critical role that audiovisual professionals play as partners with IT specialists, architects, building managers and others.

 

About GRAYBOW COMMUNICATIONS
Graybow Communications (www.graybow.com) is a Minneapolis based commercial audio visual company providing custom solutions, on-premise support and cloud services to customers throughout North America. For over 17 years, Graybow has catered to the audiovisual needs of national clients who require predictable results across multiple geographies. Their areas of expertise include conference rooms and boardrooms, training centers, network operations centers, video conferencing solutions, command and control, and digital signage.

About InfoComm International
InfoComm International is the industry leader in certification for AV communications professionals. InfoComm’s Certified Technology Specialist and Certified Technology Specialist – Installation are the only audiovisual certification programs accredited by the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) United States representative, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Also recognized by the U.S. National Certification Commission and accepted by the U.S. Veterans Administration for reimbursement under the Montgomery G.I. Bill, InfoComm certification programs are designed to establish and maintain widespread credibility for the audiovisual industry and the professionals who perform the work. The company-level CAVSP designation recognizes professionalism and expertise achieved through professional development, training, and commitment to the certification of employees.

PR Contact:
Andrew DiPilato
Company Contact Info: adipilato@graybow.com
952.543.7176
Director, Marketing

A Platform for Auto & Component Plants to Learn About the Right Manufacturing Technology

* This is the definitive platform for Vehicle and Auto-component companies to access latest technology and connect to providers of systems and processes to optimize of efficiency, quality and costs. * Awards to be presented to middle level / plant managers for Excellence in Innovation & Creative Automation.

Mumbai, India, – February 06, 2012 — The seventh edition of the ‘Automotive Engineering Show (AES) 2013’ is to be held at Chennai (Tamil Nadu, INDIA) from 6th – 8th June 2013 at Chennai Trade Centre. The show is the definite platform in India for Vehicle and Auto-component companies to deploy appropriate technology and will connect automobile manufacturers to providers of latest systems and processes to optimize efficiency, quality and costs. The event is largely targeted at mid-level functional executives & managers who are responsible for the quality and quantity of production especially those who arrange necessary materials, machines, tools etc. The event is organized by Focused Events, a leading B2B exhibition organizer headquartered in Mumbai.

Over 150 exhibitors are displaying world class automotive technologies and products including IT solutions in Design, Development, Planning and Manufacturing, Automation systems, Factory Control and Sensors, Assembly Line System Integrators and Line builders, Machining Centers and Metal Cutting equipment including Laser cutting, latest concepts in Tools, Jigs and Fixtures for enhancing productivity, Specialized solutions in Welding including Laser welding, End to end In-plant (Material) Handling systems, Automotive Painting equipment, Paintshop Integrators, Robotics and Metrology, Quality Inspection & Vision System.

A unique feature about the present edition is the pavilion earmarked for Tier 2 & Tier 3 vendors offering components sourcing and manufacturing solutions ( http://www.aes-show.com ). This would enable access to homegrown & economical products & technologies to the business visitors who largely comprise of OEMs and Tier 1 purchasing / procurement managers / directors, Plants heads, GMs and Production personnel from Planning, Quality, Design, Capital purchase, Procurement, Maintenance, R & D etc.

Like every year, the show will also include the presentation of ‘Excellence Awards for Innovation & Creative Automation’ rewarding pioneers in the fields of Quality, Safety, Energy Efficiency, Environment Protection, Productivity, and Value Improvement. AES 2013 is likely to break all records and attract more than 7000 visitors since it is being held at Chennai – one of the top 10 emerging global manufacturing centres for automobiles. For further information and registration, please log on to http://www.aes-show.com or write to sales@fe-india.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Mitesh M Kapadia
Sentinel Public Relations Pvt Ltd / Sentinel Advertising Services
B-603, Samajdeep
Near Bhanu Park/Seasons Restaurant
Adukia Road, Off S V Road
Kandivli (W), Mumbai 400 067. INDIA
Tel: (91 22) 28625131/32
Cel: +91 98205 03876
Fax: (91 22) 28625133
mitesh@publicrelationindia.com
http://www.publicrelationindia.com
http://www.aes-show.com

Luxury Travel Ltd. has High Hopes Following the Recent ATF Laos 2013

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator has high hopes for expanding its clientele following its successful show at the recent ATF Laos 2013.

Hanoi, Vietnam, February 05, 2013 – Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has high hopes for expanding its clientele following its successful show at the recent ATF Laos 2013.

The representatives of Luxury Travel Ltd. from the USA, UK, Laos and Hanoi offices participated in ATF 2013 as an exhibitors.

The goal is to promote Vietnamese high-end tourism products in the leisure luxury segment and to find buyers who want to sell unique experiences for discerning travelers.

This year, the company highlights unique experiences as part of Vietnam tourism at the show, as well as to show that luxury travel is being redefined as experiential rather than simply branding.

Pham Ha, CEO and founder of Luxury Travel, held high level meetings with representatives of a large number of companies and the leaders of the tourism industry, many from the UK, USA, Eastern European countries and ASEAN members.

?Headquartered in Vietnam, with our management offices in Laos, ASEAN Tourism Forum 2013 is a great chance for us to establish our business relationships.There are many tour operators and travel agents who are interested in our award winning luxury tour operations and who are looking for new luxury travel products in Vietnam.Tour operators and travel agents at the ATF show wish to have a single visa for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia in order to push up tourist arrivals and th requirement for a Vietnamese visa should be waived and visa fees should be reduced from as high as 45 USD. This is necessary since other Asean countries are easing visa rules to increase tourist arrials. said Ha.

He added, With its natural attractions, high-end services, luxury hotels and resorts, and an impressive convention center, Vietnam is set to receive the luxury, leisure or business traveler from the world over. Tourists 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.?

Tourists, according to Ha, picked Vietnam for their vacations for safety, affordable prices, authenticity, tropical warm weather, and convenient regional flight connections.

For regional arrival, Luxury Travel Ltd. is enjoying 30% growth from the Philippines market and saw strong interest at the show from Filipino agents who want to promote Vietnam tourism to Filipino travelers.

Intra-ASEAN travel to Vietnam is increasing significant, especially the halal market from Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore and Malaysia thanks to convenient direct flights and no visa requirements. Short trips and special interest tours are popular to ASEAN tourists and Halong Bay, one of the New Seven Natural Wonders, is a must see and dream trip for any ASEAN traveler.

Each year, the hosting of ATF is rotated among the member ASEAN countries. This year VNAT, Vietnam Airlines and 30 other hotels and tour companies attended the show in Laos. ATF 2014 will take place in Sarawak in Malaysia and the Luxury Travel team will attend ATF next year with even more exposure.

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

Sweet Honey In The Rock Will Bid Farewell to Long Time Band Member Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell in 2013

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble that is currently celebrating its’ 39th performance season will bid farewell to one of its’ most tenured and revered member’s Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell

New York, NY, February 05, 2013 – SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble that is currently celebrating its’ 39th performance season will bid farewell to one of its’ most tenured and revered member’s Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell, when she officially exits the group the at end of May this year to pursue several of her own career endeavors.

Barnwell’s inimitable and distinctive bass tones were added to the DC based a cappella quartet in 1979 after being scouted and invited by the ensemble’s founder/ creator Dr. Bernice Reagon. Reagon (who retired in 2004) formed the group in 1973 along with Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard and Mie, while teaching a vocal workshop at the legendary D.C. Black Repertory Theatre Company. Both Maillard and Robinson took a sabbatical from the group in 1976, returning in1992 and 2004, respectively. The current line-up comprises Maillard, Barnwell, Robinson, Aisha Kahlil (who joined in 1981), Nitanju Bolade Casel (who joined in 1985) and Shirley Childress Saxton, an American Sign Language interpreter who has been performing ASL with the group since 1981.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK’S sterling legacy as songwriters, activists, inspirational performers, and musical innovators has endured and weathered twenty-three personnel changes since its’ inception. In the light of the various configurations, their patented and unique five-part harmonized fusion of African chants, blues, jazz, soul, gospel, and rhythm & blues has built a worldwide following and generated 23 original and revered recordings.

“We are very sad to see Ysaye go,” says Carol Maillard, “but we know she’s embarking on a wonderful world of projects and accomplishments that she’ll undoubtedly achieve. She will always be a part of us and who knows when we might see her on the Sweet Honey stage again!”

“I have loved and deeply appreciated being a part of and contributing to the ensemble and legacy of Sweet Honey over the past 34 years,” stated Barnwell.

“The women of Sweet Honey will be my sisters forever, but I’ve felt a sense of calling to devote more of my personal and professional time to other projects that I’m very passionate about and have been nurturing for some time.”

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK has revealed plans to eventually add a new member, and will be holding auditions over the next several months in preparation for their,

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: FORTY AND FIERCE, which will be launched and presented from late October 2013 – October 2014. The group is currently developing an entirely new theatrical production and show to commemorate their four decades of history- making music.

Barnwell will continue to be an integral part of all the ensemble’s live performances thru mid-May, 2013, including a series of international performances in Gent, Belgium, London, England, Muscat, Oman, and several cities in Australia in late March and early April.

Barnwell’s last recording with SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK will be released by Appleseed Recordings on February 26, 2012. The album entitled, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: A TRIBUTE, LIVE! JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER pays homage to the songs of several legendary jazz icons including Abbey Lincoln, Miriam Makeba, Odetta and Nina Simone. The double-CD is a live recording of their sold out performances at JALC’s Rose Theatre in April 2011 which also featured a contemporary jazz trio. They will perform several of songs from their new CD in all their forthcoming dates, and will reprise the full live Tribute show at the Kimmel Theater in Philadelphia, February 28; the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, March 1; NJPAC in Newark, March 2; BB Kings in New York. March 5; and the Howard Theater in Washington, DC, March 7.

Upon her departure from Sweet Honey, Dr. Barnwell plans to devote more of her time to her other career interests which include presenting vocal community workshops, conducting, composing, and further developing several major projects. Among them, THE FORTUNE’S BONES project that was commissioned and presented by the University of Maryland at the Clarice Smith Center in February 2012.

Artist Official Website: www.sweethoneyintherock.org

For further information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions: chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400.

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Sweet Honey In The Rock Will Bid Farewell to Long Time Band Member Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell in 2013

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble that is currently celebrating its’ 39th performance season will bid farewell to one of its’ most tenured and revered member’s Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell

New York, NY, February 05, 2013 – SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, the venerable and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble that is currently celebrating its’ 39th performance season will bid farewell to one of its’ most tenured and revered member’s Dr. Ysaye M. Barnwell, when she officially exits the group the at end of May this year to pursue several of her own career endeavors.

Barnwell’s inimitable and distinctive bass tones were added to the DC based a cappella quartet in 1979 after being scouted and invited by the ensemble’s founder/ creator Dr. Bernice Reagon. Reagon (who retired in 2004) formed the group in 1973 along with Louise Robinson, Carol Maillard and Mie, while teaching a vocal workshop at the legendary D.C. Black Repertory Theatre Company. Both Maillard and Robinson took a sabbatical from the group in 1976, returning in1992 and 2004, respectively. The current line-up comprises Maillard, Barnwell, Robinson, Aisha Kahlil (who joined in 1981), Nitanju Bolade Casel (who joined in 1985) and Shirley Childress Saxton, an American Sign Language interpreter who has been performing ASL with the group since 1981.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK’S sterling legacy as songwriters, activists, inspirational performers, and musical innovators has endured and weathered twenty-three personnel changes since its’ inception. In the light of the various configurations, their patented and unique five-part harmonized fusion of African chants, blues, jazz, soul, gospel, and rhythm & blues has built a worldwide following and generated 23 original and revered recordings.

“We are very sad to see Ysaye go,” says Carol Maillard, “but we know she’s embarking on a wonderful world of projects and accomplishments that she’ll undoubtedly achieve. She will always be a part of us and who knows when we might see her on the Sweet Honey stage again!”

“I have loved and deeply appreciated being a part of and contributing to the ensemble and legacy of Sweet Honey over the past 34 years,” stated Barnwell.

“The women of Sweet Honey will be my sisters forever, but I’ve felt a sense of calling to devote more of my personal and professional time to other projects that I’m very passionate about and have been nurturing for some time.”

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK has revealed plans to eventually add a new member, and will be holding auditions over the next several months in preparation for their,

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK 40th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: FORTY AND FIERCE, which will be launched and presented from late October 2013 – October 2014. The group is currently developing an entirely new theatrical production and show to commemorate their four decades of history- making music.

Barnwell will continue to be an integral part of all the ensemble’s live performances thru mid-May, 2013, including a series of international performances in Gent, Belgium, London, England, Muscat, Oman, and several cities in Australia in late March and early April.

Barnwell’s last recording with SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK will be released by Appleseed Recordings on February 26, 2012. The album entitled, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK: A TRIBUTE, LIVE! JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER pays homage to the songs of several legendary jazz icons including Abbey Lincoln, Miriam Makeba, Odetta and Nina Simone. The double-CD is a live recording of their sold out performances at JALC’s Rose Theatre in April 2011 which also featured a contemporary jazz trio. They will perform several of songs from their new CD in all their forthcoming dates, and will reprise the full live Tribute show at the Kimmel Theater in Philadelphia, February 28; the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, March 1; NJPAC in Newark, March 2; BB Kings in New York. March 5; and the Howard Theater in Washington, DC, March 7.

Upon her departure from Sweet Honey, Dr. Barnwell plans to devote more of her time to her other career interests which include presenting vocal community workshops, conducting, composing, and further developing several major projects. Among them, THE FORTUNE’S BONES project that was commissioned and presented by the University of Maryland at the Clarice Smith Center in February 2012.

Artist Official Website: www.sweethoneyintherock.org

For further information about SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK contact Chip Schutzman at Miles High Productions: chip@mileshighproductions.com or 323-806-0400.

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

A Platform for Auto & Component Plants to Learn About the Right Manufacturing Technology

* This is the definitive platform for Vehicle and Auto-component companies to access latest technology and connect to providers of systems and processes to optimize of efficiency, quality and costs. * Awards to be presented to middle level / plant managers for Excellence in Innovation & Creative Automation.

Mumbai, India, – February 06, 2012 — The seventh edition of the ‘Automotive Engineering Show (AES) 2013’ is to be held at Chennai (Tamil Nadu, INDIA) from 6th – 8th June 2013 at Chennai Trade Centre. The show is the definite platform in India for Vehicle and Auto-component companies to deploy appropriate technology and will connect automobile manufacturers to providers of latest systems and processes to optimize efficiency, quality and costs. The event is largely targeted at mid-level functional executives & managers who are responsible for the quality and quantity of production especially those who arrange necessary materials, machines, tools etc. The event is organized by Focused Events, a leading B2B exhibition organizer headquartered in Mumbai.

Over 150 exhibitors are displaying world class automotive technologies and products including IT solutions in Design, Development, Planning and Manufacturing, Automation systems, Factory Control and Sensors, Assembly Line System Integrators and Line builders, Machining Centers and Metal Cutting equipment including Laser cutting, latest concepts in Tools, Jigs and Fixtures for enhancing productivity, Specialized solutions in Welding including Laser welding, End to end In-plant (Material) Handling systems, Automotive Painting equipment, Paintshop Integrators, Robotics and Metrology, Quality Inspection & Vision System.

A unique feature about the present edition is the pavilion earmarked for Tier 2 & Tier 3 vendors offering components sourcing and manufacturing solutions ( http://www.aes-show.com ). This would enable access to homegrown & economical products & technologies to the business visitors who largely comprise of OEMs and Tier 1 purchasing / procurement managers / directors, Plants heads, GMs and Production personnel from Planning, Quality, Design, Capital purchase, Procurement, Maintenance, R & D etc.

Like every year, the show will also include the presentation of ‘Excellence Awards for Innovation & Creative Automation’ rewarding pioneers in the fields of Quality, Safety, Energy Efficiency, Environment Protection, Productivity, and Value Improvement. AES 2013 is likely to break all records and attract more than 7000 visitors since it is being held at Chennai – one of the top 10 emerging global manufacturing centres for automobiles. For further information and registration, please log on to http://www.aes-show.com or write to sales@fe-india.com.

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