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Edgar Perez at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London

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Golden Networking brings the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, March 21 (http://www.High-Frequency-Trading.info).

New York City, NY, USA (January 6, 2013) — Mr. Edgar Perez, author of The Speed Traders and the forthcoming Knightmare on Wall Street, will be keynote speaker at Golden Networking’s upcoming High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 London, “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, March 21, forum that will provide attendees in London with the most up-to-date review of where this ever-changing industry stands through an inspiring keynote speeches and thought-provoking panels with leaders in the field:

– Mr. Philippe Guillot, Executive Director of the Markets Division, Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF)
– Professor Alex Preda, Professor of Accounting, King’s College
– Dr. Magrino Bini, Statistical Arbitrage Portfolio Manager, Millennium Partners
– Mr. Philip Stafford, FT Trading Room Deputy Editor, Financial Times
– Professor Walter Distaso, Professor of Financial Econometrics, Imperial College London
– Mr. Sam Tyfield, Partner, Katten Muchin Rosenman UK LLP
– Professor Donald MacKenzie, School of Social Sciences, University of Edinburgh
– Ms. Izabella Kaminska, Blogger, FT Alphaville

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013, “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. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 to provide attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

Topics that will be discussed at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 include the movement toward emerging markets, every time more attuned to the use of bots, the regulatory environment, how new technologies are changing the game, including a look at the upcoming regulatory changes that no doubt will be precipitated by Knight Capital’s trading glitch.

Mr. Perez is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. He is author of The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat: Pandangan Orang dalam tentang Fenomena Baru Frekuensi Tinggi yang Mentransformasi Dunia Investasi, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012).

Mr. Perez is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai) and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina Finance.

Mr. Perez has been interviewed on CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Mr. Perez has been featured on Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present to the Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including CME Group’s Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach, FL), Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor’s Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.high-frequency-trading.info) 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 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

Business

Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, to Keynote High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 Chicago

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Golden Networking brings the World’s Most Influential High-Frequency Trading Conference Series, High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 Chicago, October 8 (www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com).

New York City, NY, USA (January 6, 2013) — Mr. Edgar Perez, author of The Speed Traders and the forthcoming Knightmare on Wall Street, will be keynote speaker at Golden Networking’s upcoming High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 Chicago (http://www.high-frequency-trading.info), “Strategic and Tactical Insights for Investors, Speed Traders, Brokers and Exchanges”, October 8, forum that will provide attendees in Chicago with the most up-to-date review of where this ever-changing industry stands through an inspiring keynote speeches and thought-provoking panels with leaders in the field.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com), “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. Recognized practitioners, regulators, experts, and strategists will return to High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.high-frequency-trading.info) to provide attendees with the information they are looking for in an open and unbiased environment, highly conducive to the most efficient and effective networking.

Topics that will be discussed at High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.high-frequency-trading.info) include the movement toward emerging markets, every time more attuned to the use of bots, the regulatory environment, how new technologies are changing the game, including a look at the upcoming regulatory changes that no doubt will be precipitated by Knight Capital’s trading glitch.

Mr. Perez is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. He is author of The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), published in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012), and Investasi Super Kilat: Pandangan Orang dalam tentang Fenomena Baru Frekuensi Tinggi yang Mentransformasi Dunia Investasi, published in Bahasa Indonesia by Kompas Gramedia (2012).

Mr. Perez is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai) and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News and Sina Finance.

Mr. Perez has been interviewed on CNBC Cash Flow, CNBC Squawk Box, BNN Business Day, CCTV China, Bankier.pl, TheStreet.com, Leaderonomics, GPW Media, Channel NewsAsia Business Tonight and Cents & Sensibilities. In addition, Mr. Perez has been featured on Sohu, News.Sina.com, Yicai, eastmoney, Caijing, ETF88.com, 360doc, AH Radio, CNFOL.com, CITICS Futures, Tongxin Securities, ZhiCheng.com, CBNweek.com, Caixin, Futures Daily, Xinhua, CBN Newswire, Chinese Financial News, ifeng.com, International Finance News, hexun.com, Finance.QQ.com, Finance.Sina.com, The Korea Times, The Korea Herald, The Star, The Malaysian Insider, BMF 89.9, iMoney Hong Kong, CNBC, Bloomberg Hedge Fund Brief, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Dallas Morning News, Valor Econômico, FIXGlobal Trading, TODAY Online, Oriental Daily News and Business Times.

Mr. Perez has been engaged to present to the Quant Investment & HFT Summit APAC 2012 (Shanghai), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (Washington DC), CFA Singapore, Hong Kong Securities Institute, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University, University of International Business and Economics (Beijing), Hult International Business School (Shanghai) and Pace University (New York), among other public and private institutions. In addition, Mr. Perez has spoken at a number of global conferences, including CME Group’s Global Financial Leadership Conference 2012 (Naples Beach, FL), Harvard Business School’s Venture Capital & Private Equity Conference (Boston), High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum (New York, Chicago), MIT Sloan Investment Management Conference (Cambridge), Institutional Investor’s Global Growth Markets Forum (London), Technical Analysis Society (Singapore), TradeTech Asia (Singapore), FIXGlobal Face2Face (Seoul) and Private Equity Convention Russia, CIS & Eurasia (London).

Mr. Perez was a vice president at Citigroup, a senior consultant at IBM, and a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Co. in New York City. Mr. Perez has an undergraduate degree from Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería, Lima, Peru (1994), a Master of Administration from Universidad ESAN, Lima, Peru (1997) and a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School, New York, with a dual major in Finance and Management (2002). He belongs to the Beta Gamma Sigma honor society. Mr. Perez resides in the New York City area and is an accomplished salsa and hustle dancer.

High-Frequency Trading Leaders Forum 2013 (http://www.HFT-Leaders-Forum.com) 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 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

Entertainment

Fifth Annual Rockin’ for the Homeless Set to Roll On January 26

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Renowned benefit concert will support John’s Place Mattituck Homeless Outreach and Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts.

Riverhead, NY, USA (January 4, 2013) — On Saturday, January 26, 2013 Riverhead Polish Hall will open its doors at 5:30 PM to host the Fifth Annual Rockin’ for the Homeless benefit concert. In addition to being a fundraiser for John’s Place Mattituck, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to helping Long Islanders rebuild in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

Once again, Rockin’ for the Homeless features high-energy, award-winning Long Island talents including: Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks, Who Are Those Guys, Rattlesnake Dawn, and Boot Scoot Boogie. The event, which includes food, door prizes, Chinese Auction, raffles and four hours of non-stop dance music from 6 PM until 10 PM, will be emceed by WLNG 92.1 FM’s Lisa A. Dabrowski. Lisa won Dan’s Papers Best of the Best “East End Personality” award for the North Fork in 2012.

“We have always be blessed, and thrilled, by the turnout for Rockin’ for the Homeless,” said Caren Heacock, Director of John’s Place Mattituck Homeless Outreach. “We are truly grateful.”

Ticket prices are $25 per person in advance until January 25, $35 per person at the door. Guaranteed reserve tables of ten are available with advance purchase only at the Mattituck Presbyterian Church office. For office hours and directions visit http://www.mattpres.com. In addition to the church office, advance sale tickets are also available at Barth’s Drugstore, 32 East Main Street, Riverhead and at Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead.

For details and credit card ticket purchases visit http://www.rockinforthehomeless.org.

“The event has been held traditionally on the last Saturday of January,” event organizer Tom Gahan said. “We’ve never been let down by the weather, the selfless support of the fantastic bands and volunteers and the generosity of the community.”

“Homelessness often comes quickly and unexpectedly. Hurricane Sandy displaced 40,000 Long Islanders. We’ve seen the effects first hand. We want to do our part to continue to help those folks. There are so many heartbreaking stories. I hope to see some new faces at the benefit this year. It’s an easy way for people to help make a difference.”

What: Fifth Annual Rockin’ for the Homeless
When: Saturday, January 26, 2013 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: Polish Hall, 214 Marcy Avenue, Riverhead 11901
Who: Gene Casey and The Lone Sharks, Who Are Those Guys, Rattlesnake Dawn, Boot Scoot Boogie
Why: Fundraiser for John’s Place Mattituck Homeless Outreach and Hurricane Sandy rebuilding efforts on Long Island.
Tickets: $25 advance $35 at the door.

Media Contact Info:
Tom Gahan, Ph: 631-369-0063, E-Mail: tgahan@optonline.net, Web: http://www.rockinforthehomeless.org.

Art

In the Garden Series Chosen for Health Care Provider

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Kaiser Permanente, a leading health care provider based in Baltimore, MD recently selected a group of images from John R. Math Photography.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – January 4, 2013 — Kaiser Permanente, a leading health care provider based in Baltimore, MD recently selected a group of images from John R. Math Photography.

Kaiser Permanente is one of America’s leading health care providers. Founded in 1945, it has been their mission to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of their members and the communities that they serve. Kaiser Permanente serves more than 9 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. (http://thrive.kaiserpermanente.org)

The firm selected images from Math’s “In the Garden” series. In this series Math looks at plants as growing, ever-changing and adapting entities. He says this about his images, “Depending on the time of the year, their environment and their age, plants will adapt, conform and expand. In my images, it is my hope to show the plants, grasses and groundcover alive, with movement and personality.”

Maxine Manges, President of MkM Fine Art, arranged for the sale of this art. MkM Fine Art is located in Glen Mills, PA. (http://www.mkmfineart.com)

About John R. Math Photography

John R. Math Photography is based in Jupiter, Florida. Mr. Math specializes in photographic abstracts and impressionistic landscapes. Living near the ocean, John also creates horizons, seascapes and waves for the corporate art market.

Mr. Math’s photographs have not been manipulated with any type of digital software or by any digital filter system or technique. His portfolio can be viewed here http://www.johnrmath.com.

Media Contact:
John R. Math
John R. Math Photography
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
jmath@johnrmath.com
http://www.johnrmath.com

Healthcare

IAPAM’s Botox Training Teaches Best Practices

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As part of the IAPAM’s mission to provide enduring botox training, the IAPAM is proud to provide all the training and resources needed for physicians who are new to aesthetic medicine to safely add botox, lasers, dermal fillers etc. to a practice, including how to safely source botox.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – January 4, 2013 — In a recent news article, “Federal drug regulators said that five Arizona doctors and nurse practitioners are among more than 350 practices nationwide that may have received a Canadian drug supplier’s shipment of unapproved Botox that could be counterfeit or unsafe.”

The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium with Botox Injection Training and Dermal Filler Training provides physicians with all the resources, information and tools to effectively and safely deliver minimally invasive treatments to their patients, including training on how to safely and properly source Botox, dermal fillers and other cosmetic injectable products.

The IAPAM has also created a NEW “Best Practices” video series, including a video specifically on “Botox Injection Training – Buying Cheap Botox from Canada” which can be viewed at http://youtu.be/ISDGmNAQXXA.

The IAPAM also teaches physicians who attend its Symposiums:

1. Botox buyer beware

The IAPAM (http://www.iapam.com) teaches that “botox-like” injectables should never be purchased through the internet. The red-flags associated with internet offerings range from unrealistically low pricing to a lack of knowledge regarding the potential side affects that can accompany the administration of a neurotoxin into the body. Also, it’s important to ensure the vial being used is not counterfeit; look for the 3-d hologram to ensure its is the FDA approved product,” says IAPAM executive-director, Jeff Russell.

2. IAPAM trained physicians are comprehensively educated in all cosmetic injectable outcomes

Physicians should complete a comprehensive, clinical training programs like the IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium, to ensure they are expertly trained in botox and other minimally invasive treatments. This translates into ensuring that they are trained in the latest injection techniques, how to safely source Botox, dermal fillers and other injectables, and are comfortable with dealing with any possible adverse event due to these procedure. Also, by becoming a member (http://iapam.com/aboutiapam/membership) of the IAPAM, physicians are recognized as a member of an internationally accredited aesthetic association.

The IAPAM’s Aesthetic Medicine Symposium training includes:

– dedicated instruction from board-certified dermatologists, who are true experts of the skin and cosmetic injectables;
– hands-on practice in the best injection techniques;
– botox training at a multi-million dollar medical practice, not in a hotel room; and
– an environment that does not allow exhibitors, giving doctors more time for education.

For additional information or to register for the next Aesthetic Medicine Symposium on January 26-27, 2013, please contact the IAPAM, at 1-800-219-5108 ext. 704, or visit http://iapam.com/aesthetic-medicine-symposium-botox-training.

Botox is a trademark of Allergan, Inc.

About the IAPAM: The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)

The International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine is a voluntary global association of physicians and supporters, which sets standards for the aesthetic medical profession worldwide. The goal of the association is to offer education, ethical standards, credentialing, and member benefits to members around the globe. IAPAM membership is open to all licensed medical doctors (MDs), doctors of osteopathic medicine (DOs), physicians assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs). The IAPAM offers aesthetic medicine and hCG medical weight management programs, including: Botox ® training, medical aesthetic training, laser training, physician hCG training, and aesthetic practice business training. Additional information about the association can be accessed through the IAPAM’s website (http://www.iapam.com) or by contacting:

Jeff Russell, Executive-Director
International Association for Physicians in Aesthetic Medicine (IAPAM)
1-800-219-5108 ext. 704

Business

Fiscal Cliff Follow-up at the Biggest and First Hedge Fund Networking of 2013 in New York City on January 8

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Hedge Fund, Alternative Investments, Private Equity, High-Frequency, Algorithmic and Proprietary Trading Managers, Investors, Executives and Professionals From the Most Prestigious Firms Getting Together for Networking and Cocktails at Golden Networking’s Hedge Funds Happy Hour, January 8.

New York City, NY, USA (January 3, 2013) — The first day of the year, the U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill undoing tax increases for more than 99% of households, providing a temporary victory to President Obama and Democrats as Republicans vowed to fight them in the upcoming months for spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling. What will be the impact of the fiscal cliff debate resolution on the hedge fund industry and the economy in general?

Golden Networking is inviting hedge fund managers and investors to discuss this impact in its first Hedge Funds Happy Hour (http://www.hfhappyhour.com) on Tuesday, January 8, from 6PM-9PM, at Midtown East’s Prime 333. Prospective attendees are suggested to come prepared not only with their pockets filled with business cards to exchange with fellows attendees but also with the best spirit to enjoy the most upscale networking. Hedge fund professionals can register for free at http://hfhappyhour.eventbrite.com.

Hedge Funds Happy Hour will celebrate the market-beating returns of hedge fund superstars, those that shine far and above an industry with nearly 8,000 participants (and rising). The top decile of managers has served up returns of over 30% in the past year 2012, according to Hedge Fund Research. But a third have lost money, including some of the stars of yesteryear: John Paulson, celebrated as an investment wizard in 2007 for having foreseen America’s housing bubble, reportedly saw his flagship fund lose 17% in the first ten months of 2012, after a 51% fall in 2011.

Golden Networking’s Hedge Funds Happy Hour (http://www.hfhappyhour.com) networking receptions have become popular among executives and professionals with a focus on alternative investments. Hedge Funds Happy Hour 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 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

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd has just launched Two Day Experiential Trip to Moon Garden Home-stay and Duong Lam Ancient Village

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Luxury Travel Ltd. to Launch an Out-of-the-Box, Customized and Experiential Travel Adventure for Hanoi’s Discerning Travelers.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 3, 2013 — This trip ventures into the mountainous and rural area of Northwest Vietnam and Luong Son in Hoa Binh province, which is 70 km from Hanoi and almost half way between Mai Chau Valley and Hanoi.

This two day experiential trip to Moon Garden Home-stay and Duong Lam Ancient Village allows travelers to interact with local people and culture, learn new ways of life and local rituals, taste a perfect balancing of old and new, try delicious cuisine, and take an excursion to surrounding areas of their home far away from home.

The tour price starts from US$299 per person for 2 persons (6.000.000 VND pp). The price includes private pick up and drop off services, all private transportation, accommodations, all meals, entrance fees, bikes, spa treatment, and the services of an English or French-speaking guide. This offer is valid until 30 December 2013.

“You will experience an out-of-the-box, customized and experiential travel adventure each moment of your stay. We offer you a rare blend of adventure and versatility, a combination that goes beyond a travel itinerary and becomes a meaningful journey of treasured moments and passionate experiences.” said Thang Phan, Senior Sales Executive of Luxury Travel Ltd.

Luxury Travel Ltd. has served the luxury travel industry for many years, and their staff has acquired first-hand knowledge about the luxury travel market in Vietnam. Their advisors have visited their recommended destinations, and have personally checked out the finest hotels, resorts, restaurants, unique optional tours designed for discriminating travelers.

“This exotic experience delivers value, both in terms of personal value and value for your money. We focus on authenticity and experiential travel in order to create enriching once-in-a-lifetime experiences which are truly authentic and memorable.” added Thang.

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

About Luxury Travel Ltd

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC (http://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 “The Years’ Best” of the Guide Awards in 2012. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/luxurytravelcompany.

Media Contact:
David Nguyen
Sales and Marketing Manager
Luxury Travel Group Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Business

URALCHEM obtains a Syndicated Loan

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The URALCHEM Group has refinanced part of its loan portfolio by bringing in a five-year syndicated loan.

Moscow, Russia (January 3, 2013) — The URALCHEM Group, a leading Russian producer of mineral fertilizers, has refinanced part of its loan portfolio by bringing in a five-year syndicated loan. As a result of the early redemption of a number of previously obtained loans, all material collaterals have been released, loan payments have been diversified into an optimal currency basket and the average term of the loans in the portfolio has been significantly increased.

The syndicated loan was obtained on 21 December 2012 from a pool of leading international and Russian banks, including JSC Sberbank of Russia, Sberbank (Switzerland) AG, ING Bank NV, Raiffeisenbank, VTB Bank (France) SA, HSBC Bank PLC and Rosbank (Société Générale Group).

The syndicated loan has become the first loan of this kind in the company’s history and attracted considerable interest from the banking community. In the process of syndication, the pool of banks was willing to provide funding of over $500 million, of which URALCHEM took $220 million. The loan documentation made provision for an option of a drawdown in Euros, which the company used. The loan period is 5 years and the company is using assignment of rights on its export contracts as security interest for the loan.

The funds raised have been allocated, among other things, to the early repayment of the company’s current liabilities, which has allowed the removal of collateral obligations from the tangible assets and shares of the Group’s enterprises.

“The banks’ interest in the company confirms its strong financial and operating position, its competitive advantages and the attractiveness of the industry,” said CEO of URALCHEM OJSC Dmitry Konyaev. He added, “The development strategy that we have chosen has allowed the company to significantly improve the structure of its loan portfolio and reduce its volume in 2012. By the end of 2012 the ratio of net debt to EBITDA has become less than 1, which is one of the best results for companies in our industry both domestically and abroad. The fact that first-class banks were willing to provide us with more than twice the amount and that the transaction has allowed us to free up collaterals, is demonstrating URALCHEM’s strong financial position.”

-Ends-

Public Relations Department
URALCHEM, OJSC
Tel: +7 (495) 721 89 89
E-Mail: pr@URALCHEM.com
Web: http://www.uralchem.com

URALCHEM, OJSC is one of the largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate fertilisers in Russia and the CIS with production capacities of over 2.5 million tonnes of ammonium nitrate, 2.8 million tonnes of ammonia, 0.8 million tonnes of MAP and DAP, 0.8 million tonnes of complex fertilisers and 1.2 million tonnes of urea. URALCHEM, OJSC is the second largest ammonium nitrate producer in the world and number one in Russia, the second largest producer of nitrogen fertilisers in Russia. Key production assets of URALCHEM, OJSC include Azot Branch of URALCHEM, OJSC in Berezniki, Perm Region; OJSC Minudobrenia, Perm; MFP Kirovo-Chepetsk Chemical Works, OJSC Branch in Kirovo-Chepetsk, Kirov region; Voskresensk Mineral Fertilisers, OJSC in Voskresensk, Moscow region.

Some of the information in this press release may contain projections or other forward-looking statements regarding future events or the future financial performance of URALCHEM. We wish to caution you that these statements are only predictions. We do not intend to update these statements and our actual results may differ materially from those contained in our projections or forward-looking statements, including, among others, the achievement of anticipated levels of profitability, growth, cost and synergy of our recent acquisitions, the impact of competitive pricing, the ability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals and licenses, the impact of developments in the Russian economic, political and legal environment, financial risk management and the impact of general business and global economic conditions.

Art

All Photography Art Exhibition Winning Artists Announced

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces that its January 2013 juried art exhibition is now posted, online and ready to view on their website.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – January 2, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces that its January 2013 juried art exhibition is now posted, online and ready to view on their website. The theme for this art exhibition is “All Photography”. The gallery received a broad selection of photography, including, film, digital, digital collage, digital manipulation, along with alternative printing and other alternative capture processes.

The gallery accepted international entries from all photographers regardless of their experience. The gallery received and judged 452 entries from 16 different countries and from 30 different states. The gallery also selected artists for Special Recognition awards as well. The gallery congratulates the following artists who are this month’s overall winning artists.

1st Place – Ken Harvey – “Sisters” – http://www.kenharveyphoto.com

2nd Place – Pam Borrelli – “SoHo Rooftops” – http://www.borrelliportraits.com

3rd Place – Roger Brown – “Smith Rock” – http://www.rogerbrown.zenfolio.com

4th Place – Laurie Campbell – “Serenity II” – http://www.lcimages.co.uk

5th Place – Tommy Richardsen – “Shapes of Nature” – http://www.facebook.com/ArtByTRichardsen

6th Place – Vladimir Myagkov – “Creative Night Rose” – wmyagkov@mail.ru

7th Place – Matthew Derezinski – “Choices” – http://www.mderezinski.wordpress.com

8th Place – Michael Schertz – “Myrtle Morning” – http://www.dynamic-earth-photos.com

9th Place – Durga Garcia – “Lunch” – http://www.durgaGarcia.com

10th Place – James Palik – “Pulpit Rock Lyse Fjord Norway” – http://www.jpalik.com

The All Photography Online Art Exhibition can be accessed http://www.lightspacetime.com/all-photography-art-exhibition-january-2013/. Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the gallery to thousands of guest visitors each month.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these worldwide artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
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G W Palmer Featured in Cover Story in Computer Graphics Magazine

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One of his pieces of work, Cathedral City, was selected as the cover art for that issue.

Scottsdale, AZ, USA (January 01, 2013) — G W Palmer, award-winning digital artist creating in Scottsdale, Arizona, is pleased to announce that he and his work are the subject of a cover story article in the November/ December 2012 issue of “Computer Graphics and Applications” magazine published by the professional association, IEEE Computer Society. One of his pieces of work, Cathedral City, was selected as the cover art for that issue.

IEEE Computer Society – “the world’s leading computing membership organization and the trusted information and career-development source for a global workforce of technology leaders” — describes the magazine as: “IEEE Computer Graphics and Applications bridges the theory and practice of computer graphics … Each month, the story of our cover focuses on creative applications of the technology by an artist or designer. Published six times a year, CG&A is indispensable reading for people working at the leading edge of computer graphics technology and its applications in everything from business to the arts.” (See: http://www.computer.org/portal/web/computingnow/cga)

This press release announces the publication of an article in Computer Graphics and Applications magazine (published by IEEE Computer Graphics Society) recognizing G W Palmer’s emergence in the growing field of digital art. His website is http://www.gwpalmerart.com.

About G W Palmer:
G W Palmer is an emerging digital artist practicing his art in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has exhibited his work in Arizona, New York and Los Angeles. He received Special Recognition for his piece entitled “Vibrant City” in Light Space & Time’s Cityscapes competition and Honorable Mention for his work entitled “Desert Breezes V (Night Star) in the gallery’s Open competition in October 2012.

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G W Palmer
G W Palmer Art
10887 E Skinner Drive
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gwp@gwpalmerart.com
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