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Luxury Travel Ltd to Unveil An New Half Day Tour to Exotic Places in Countryside of Hanoi

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Vietnam’s first Luxury Tour Operator (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) often offers new tours for discerning travelers and has just announced a new half day tour to Co Loa Citadel, Saint Giong Temple and Thanh Chuong Palace from Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vietnam, Oct 08, 2012 – 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.

At 8:30 am travelers will be picked up at their hotel in Hanoi and driven to Co Loa Citadel. Co Loa Citadel is a fortress in the Red River Delta, about 20 km north of Hanoi. The fortress is spiral-shaped, and it is composed of the outer walls and the citadel. Archaeologists revealed some fragments of Dong Son pottery and a large number of bronze objects. In Co Loa Citadel, there are also two remaining temples.

Travelers will then drive to Soc Son Temple, which was built around 980 and restored thirteen times, but still keepingits traditional architectural style. If travelers climb up to the pagoda on the top of the mountain, they can see the bronze Buddha statue, weighing 20 tons and standing 8.4 meters high. Also, on the side of pagoda, there is the Buddhism Institute.

Thanh Chuong’s Viet Phu (or Thanh Chuong Palace) sits on 3 hectares in the Hien Ninh Commune. Built in 2001, the estate incorporates a multitude of buildings reflecting the diversity of Vietnam’s architectural heritage. Each of the buildings contains historic antiques and works of art. Throughout the buildings there are many Buddha statues and ceramic, pottery and stone objects, which Thanh Chuong has been collecting for the last 30 years. (closed on Mondays)

Home and studio to one of the most celebrated painters in Vietnam, Thanh Chuong Palace shines as an architectural gem showcasing traditional cultural objects, exquisite antiques and compelling structures. A living space as opposed to a museum, regardless of whether history and art are your prime interests, a visit here impresses both the novice and the expert.

“Our purchasing team and product development ensures fresh, trendy and innovative products in the market. We often announce new tours in Vietnam. This half day trip takes you to discover the lush countryside of Hanoi, the historic Co Loa Citadel, Soc Son Temple (honoring Saint Giong) and the amazing Thanh Chuong Palace. When you book this trip, you will enjoy a leisurely tour to the countryside, its villages, rice fields, temples and pagodas. You will also have a chance to meet with a famous artist, and have a cup of tea in a unique place before continuing back to the capital at 12:30. After the tour, you are freee to resquest a drop off service at the Noi Bai Airport for free of charge. This tour can be taken in the afternoon from 1 pm to 6 pm if desired.” said Tony Pham, Product Manager of Luxury Travel Ltd.

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 “The Years’ Best” of the Guide Awards 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

Business

AURA, Global BPM Software Vendor, Opens a New Regional Office in Santiago, Chile, to Support its Partner Network and Customers in the Competitive Chilean Market

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This new Head Office joins AURA’s existing offices in America (USA, Brazil and the Andean Region – Colombia), Europe (Holland, Spain and Romania), the Middle East / Africa (Angola) and the Asia / Pacific region (China and India).

Boca Raton, Florida, October 05, 2012 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Software, has announced the opening of a new head office in Santiago, Chile, from where it will operate in tight coordination with its Partner network.

Chile is the most competitive economy in Latin America and the Caribbean, leading this year’s economic growth among OECD countries. In the first quarter of 2012 Chile recorded a 5.6% economic growth.

AuraPortal (*) already has a strong presence in Chile thanks to its exclusive network of Partners and several prestigious customers, including the Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism (MINECON), FOSIS (Ministry of Social Development), Enap Refineries, Nexus, RSA Insurance and SGS CIMM T&S. This new office will provide high-quality service to these Partners and Customers, while enhancing AuraPortal’s market visibility.

(*) The AuraPortal Process Management Platform has recently been distinguished by the independent market analyst firm Ovum in its Decision Matrix 2011 report as the most advanced BPM in the market.

According to Nelson Berríos, AURA’s Representative in Chile,”Business Process Management is already widespread in most companies, but poorly controlled due to a lack of truly effective tools. The reality is that almost all BPM tools in the market imply an excessively complex and costly implementation or they lack scalability, greatly limiting the benefits obtained. However, AuraPortal, thanks to its exclusive and innovative system known as Generatrix, offers a user-friendly system which uses checkboxes and drop-down menus to create any type of process, even the most complex, with no need whatsoever for any programming. This not only reduces the work by as much as 50%, but also helps and guides the Analyst to easily create and model any Business Process”.

AURA Chile:

Local Representative: Nelson Berríos
Cell +1 (569) 778-3745 nelson.berrios@auraportal.com

Address: Calle Hernando de Aguirre 128 – oficina 505, Comuna de Providencia, Santiago de Chile. Office: +1 (562) 582-3992

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com):
AURA is a global BPMS (Business Process Management Suite) provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 50 countries with more than 400 customers including, among others: Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Frito-Lay, Toyota, Yamaha, Petroleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), ArcelorMittal, Eletrobras, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sodexo, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries.

AURA Headquarters are located in North America (Florida) and Europe (Holland) whereas the software development facilities are located in Spain and India.

Contact:
Scott Rich
Aura Portal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
+1 781-569-5940
scott.rich@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Business

Mall REITs Could Grow in Popularity, claims AAA

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Mall REITs are becoming an attractive choice for investors, claims Alternative Asset Analysis, following the publication of a report on the issue in Forbes this week.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, October 05, 2012 – Mall REITs are becoming an attractive choice for investors, claims Alternative Asset Analysis, following the publication of a report on the issue in Forbes this week.

Forbes real estate analyst Brad Thomas claimed that investing in Mall-based real estate investment trusts (REITs) can be a lucrative choice for a number of reasons. He suggested that the retail sector’s growth will mean strong incomes for malls as well as the construction of new malls across the US. There is already 1,400 malls across the US and the demand for retail mall space is increasing. This is all good news for investors, according to Anthony Johnson, AAA’s analysis partner.

Mr Thomas backs this view, explaining: “Excellent locations and moderate but steady growth in retail sales, reduces risk and provides for predictable and growing cash flows.”

The median occupancy levels for regional malls in the US is an impressive 94.2 per cent – showing that malls that are built, do not suffer from problems attracting tenants, and this, making income.

REITs are a popular form of alternative investment at a time when all kinds of alternative asset classes are growing in popularity. AAA advocates all forms of alternative investments, with an emphasis on ethical investments, such as forestry projects and social impact investing.

These types of investment choices are proving attractive to people who want to make a difference with their cash investments and reflects the way the markets have changed since the economic crisis. “People are less interested in short term gains and are more likely to be in it for the long-haul when it comes to investments these days,” explained Johnson.

He added, “Investing in a social fund that lends money to small businesses in a developing countries, for example, can be very rewarding and profitable. Investing in a sustainable plantation projects that helps reduce deforestation is also a lucrative and ethical choice.”

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

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New Survey ‘Shows Alternatives are Becoming the Norm’, says AAA

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A recent survey that found that non-stock-based investments are proving more popular among US institutional investors, has been endorsed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Boston, Massachusetts, United States, October 05, 2012 – A recent survey that found that non-stock-based investments are proving more popular among US institutional investors, has been endorsed by Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group claims that the results of the latest survey from Natixis Global Asset Management shows that more and more investors are turning to alternative investments due to the volatility of the stock and bond markets.

The survey questioned some 151 fund managers about their investing habits and found that 76 per cent said that investing in alternatives is an essential part of protecting their portfolio against risk. In addition, 73 per cent said they are critical in outperforming the general investment market.

“These results are among the most convincing we have seen in recent years and suggest that alternatives are quickly becoming the ‘norm’ among everyone from charities and pensions schemes to endowments and trusts,” claimed AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson.

Although, overall, stock markets have produced some more solid results this year, they are still vulnerable to major, sudden value losses in response to fluctuations in the economic conditions in countries like China and the US. As a result, many investors still see investing in asset classes like forestry, hedge funds, real estate and even gold, art and wine, as a lot less risky.

“It’s partly about getting something more tangible, with an intrinsic value, in exchange for your investment,” added Mr Johnson.

Of the managers surveyed in the Natixis study, some 88 per cent said they were satisfied with how their alternatives are performing. A huge 93 per cent said they would happily increase the amount invested in alternatives, or at least keep their investment level the same.

Forestry is a solid option for those looking at their first foray into alternative investment. Through firms like Greenwood Management, investors can own their own slice of plantation land with an initial investment of less than $20,000.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Education

Bryant & Stratton College Online Hosts Career Training Webinar on How to Work with Recruiters

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Career training webinar helps recent graduates and job seekers to learn what to do when a recruiter calls and how to get one to call in the first place

Buffalo, NY, October 04, 2012 – Bryant & Stratton College Online announced today a new session in its ongoing free career training webinar series. Titled “Recruiters 101 – Smart Strategies for Getting on Their Radar, What to Say When They Call,” the free training webinar is available to job seekers, prospective students and current Bryant & Stratton College Online students. This session will take place on Tuesday, October 16, from noon to 1:00 p.m. EDT.

Acclaimed career coach Kim Dority will lead the webinar. Ms. Dority is a frequent presenter for Bryant & Stratton College Online and has been writing about and teaching courses on career training for more than a decade.

“More and more companies are employing recruiters to screen job applicants as well as poach top performers from other companies. In this competitive job market, savvy job seekers need to know how to talk to recruiters and how to leverage each interaction,” said Dority. “In this career training webinar, I’ll discuss not only how to get noticed by recruiters but also what to do when they contact you.”

The “Recruiters 101 – Smart Strategies for Getting on Their Radar, What to Say When They Call,” webinar will provide tips and tricks to job seekers so they can better manage this growing aspect of the job search. Attendees of the webinar will learn how to:

* Indentify the different types of recruiters and what they do

* Implement key strategies for drawing the attention of recruiters

* Employ best practices for working with recruiters

* Make the most of a recruiter’s phone call – even if they’re not looking for a job

“Career training webinars like these are central to our mission at Bryant & Stratton College Online. We strive to prepare students enrolled in our online degree programs by providing useful career advice from internal and external experts. We are thrilled Ms. Dority continues to share her knowledge with our current and prospective students,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College.

The webinar is offered for free by Bryant & Stratton College Online and is open to current students, prospective students and others seeking information to job search skills. Those interested in attending are invited to register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/webinar/. Additionally, following the webinar, attendees will be able to download a hand-out recapping the top strategies addressed in the session.

To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College and for information about its online degree programs, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For over 155 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

Contact:
Kavitha Thimmaiah
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020
kthimmaiah@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Education

College Applicants Now Have Access to Same High-End Assistance Previously Only Available to a Select Few

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College Admissions Insider Advice Previously Only Available at $14,000 Workshops is Now Open to Students Everywhere Through an Interactive Online Program

Malibu, California, October 03, 2012 – Parents have been willing to pay almost any price to get their children into Boston-based Application Boot Camp®, the four-day workshop known for its effectiveness in helping students get into the country’s most competitive universities. For the past nine years, the $14,000 program has had a waiting list as only a few dozen students each year have been able to get step-by-step college application advice from Dr. Michele Hernández and Mimi Doe, two of the nation’s premier college admissions counselors. Now, Hernández and Doe have partnered with Veritas Prep, the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services, to launch Application Boot Camp® on Demand, bringing the program’s step-by-step application assistance to students everywhere as they navigate the complex college admissions process.

“Veritas Prep is delighted to partner with Michele and Mimi to share their unparalleled knowledge and expertise about college admissions with a broader audience,” said Chad Troutwine, co-founder and CEO of Veritas Prep. “This is the ultimate game changer in college admissions. Now, with Application Boot Camp on Demand, students and families everywhere can get valuable intelligence on how to navigate the complex college application process and complete their college applications from two of the nation’s most sought after college admissions experts.”

Sharing secrets and strategies gained from more than a decade of helping students successfully apply to the most prestigious American colleges and universities, Dr. Hernández and Ms. Doe guide students as they complete all elements of the Common Application and actually build their own college applications with the program’s assistance. By the end of the program, students have a completed Common Application and supplemental essays and are ready to submit their college applications using the unique Application Boot Camp® system.

Dr. Hernández is the former assistant director of admissions at Dartmouth College and author of several best selling books on college admissions, including A is for Admission and Acing the College Application. She also co-authored Don’t Worry You’ll Get In! with Ms. Doe, who in addition to her work in college admissions is a renowned parenting expert and award-winning author. More than a decade ago, Dr. Hernández and Ms. Doe founded Application Boot Camp®, which is a four-day in-person workshop offered several times a year. For the past nine years, the workshops have been filled to capacity with a waiting list.

“Application Boot Camp on Demand takes the guesswork out of the process by giving students a behind the curtain look at how admissions officers evaluate applications, allowing them to make strategic decisions about how they highlight the qualities and characteristics that will get them noticed by admissions committees,” said Dr. Hernández. “By offering the program via an interactive online program, we now have the opportunity to work with students everywhere and expand access to this valuable intelligence to ensure a more level playing field where the tools, resources and information students need to set themselves apart in this highly competitive environment are readily available. It was important to us to find a way to reach more students and Veritas Prep is the perfect partner,” added Ms. Doe.

The cost to register for Application Boot Camp on Demand is $750. The program features a library of quizzes and interactive exercises in addition to twelve self-paced sessions led by Dr. Hernández and Ms. Doe:

* Standardized Testing Plan

* The 80/20 Rule (Academics vs. Extra-Curriculars)

* Admissions Hooks

* Application Timing Strategy

* The Common Application

* The Activity Sheet

* The Essays in Depth

* The Interview

* Recommendations

* Application Supplements

* Parent Guide

* International Student Guide

To learn more about Application Boot Camp on Demand and Veritas Prep, visit http://www.veritasprep.com/sat/college-application-boot-camp/.

About Veritas Prep:
Veritas Prep is the world’s largest privately-owned provider of test prep and admissions consulting services. It offers industry-leading programs to help applicants improve standardized test scores and gain admission to the world’s most selective universities. Founded in 2002 by graduates of the Yale School of Management, Veritas Prep offers its live classroom GMAT prep course in more than 90 cities worldwide and as an interactive online course available to students everywhere. Its Veritas Prep SAT 2400 course is available as a classroom course, live online, on demand or in private SAT tutoring sessions and features the only zero risk, money back guarantee in the industry. In addition, Veritas Prep offers admissions consulting services for applicants seeking entry into competitive business schools, law schools, medical schools and other graduate programs. For more information, visit VeritasPrep.com.  For more information on Application Boot Camp, visit ApplicationBootCamp.com.

Contact:
Lindsey (Mikal) Read
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
937 408 9321
lread@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Healthcare

Informed Parents and Coaches Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders in Young Athletes as Fall Sports Begin

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Eating Recovery Center Offers Guidance to Help Parents, Coaches and Athletes Minimize Eating Disorders Risks

Denver, Colo, October 02, 2012 – Driven athletes possess similar personality traits to individuals who suffer from anorexia nervosa, which may predispose them to the potential development of an eating disorder. For this reason, and as fall sports kick into full gear, Eating Recovery Center, an international center providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder, encourages parents, coaches and athletes themselves to understand and minimize athletic activities and pressures that could potentially lead to eating disorders.

Experts agree that certain categories of sports tend to place athletes at a greater than average risk for developing an eating disorder. High risk sports often include dance, gymnastics, wresting, endurance running and swimming. In fact, research published by Craig Johnson, PhD, FAED, CEDS, chief clinical officer of Eating Recovery Center, found that at least one-third of female college athletes have some symptoms of an eating disorder.

“The same perfectionistic, high-achieving temperament that fuels athletic achievement closely mirrors the traits of individuals who tend to develop eating disorders,” said Dr. Johnson. “For this reason, it is important for athletes and their parents and coaches to be aware of and responsive to eating disorders risk factors in the athletic environment.”

To help parents of athletes reduce eating disorders risks, Eating Recovery Center offers the following guidance:

1. Keep a watchful eye for signs of over-exercising or obsession with achieving a specific weight or body size for competition.

2. Focus on the excitement of playing a sport or the importance of being part of a team, rather than on performance and wins and losses.

3. If eating disorders run in your family, be cautious about placing your child in body shape- or weight-focused sports, including those mentioned above.

Coaches can also assist in eating disorders prevention by recognizing their leadership role and exercising that influence to support the health of their athletes. Eating Recovery Center offers coaches the following advice:

1. Be mindful of the comments you make about athletes’ body types, shapes and sizes; seemingly harmless remarks can be very triggering for genetically predisposed individuals.

2. If weighing athletes or measuring body fat is a component of preparation for your sport, make efforts to privately assess athletes and keep numbers confidential when possible.

3. Open lines of communication with your athletes and engage in a dialogue if you are concerned about an individual’s weight loss or behaviors.

Additionally, individual athletes should adhere to the following recommendations to ensure safe and healthy athletic participation:

1. Focus on creating balance in your life and make time for non-athletic endeavors such as schoolwork, hobbies and time with friends and family.

2. Recognize the value of resting when you are injured or ill; pushing yourself harder during these times can result in further injury or illness.

3. Being asked to drop weight for an athletic event can be incredibly triggering; plan plenty of time for safe weight loss preparation and encourage teammates to do the same.

Eating disorders in athletes of all ages can lead to lower levels of athletic performance, organ malfunction, bone deterioration and osteoporosis, as well as cardiovascular problems. Early intervention and expert treatment from eating disorders professionals can minimize the chances for negative long-term health effects. For more information about eating disorders in athletes, visit www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

About Eating Recovery Center:
Eating Recovery Center is an international center providing comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, EDNOS and binge eating disorder. Under the personal guidance and care of Drs. Kenneth Weiner, Craig Johnson, Emmett Bishop and Ovidio Bermudez, programs provide a full spectrum of services for children, adolescents and adults that includes Inpatient, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. Our compassionate team of professionals collaborates with treating professionals and loved ones to cultivate lasting behavioral change. Denver-based facilities include the Behavioral Hospital for Adults, the Behavioral Hospital for Children and Adolescents, the Partial Hospitalization Program and Outpatient Services for Adults, and the Partial Hospitalization Program for Children and Adolescents. In an effort to increase patient access to care throughout the United States, Eating Recovery Center partners with Summit Eating Disorders and Outreach Program in Sacramento, Cali., and The Moore Center for Eating Disorders in Bellevue, Wash. Summit offers Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Services as well as Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services in Fresno and Roseville. The Moore Center offers Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient and Outpatient Services. For more information, please contact us at 877-218-1344 or info@EatingRecoveryCenter.com or confidentially chat live on our website at www.EatingRecoveryCenter.com.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
(303) 433-7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

Five Money Myths that are Killing Consumers

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The Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve recently reported that consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 3 percent, with total outstanding consumer debt at $2,577,400,000.

Phoenix, AZ, October 02, 2012 – The Board of Governors for the Federal Reserve recently reported that consumer credit increased at an annual rate of 3 percent, with total outstanding consumer debt at $2,577,400,000. That’s Trillion with a T. And when you add total mortgage debt, it skyrockets to nearly $16 trillion! And CreditCard.com reports that the national average for credit card interest rates is a whopping 14.98 percent!

Why? Because people have been lying to consumers, and it’s costing them a fortune.

But financial literacy expert, Anthony Manganiello, author of The Debt-Free Millionaire and founder of DebtFreeAcademy.com, blows the cover off the five money myths that are keeping consumers broke and in debt.

Anthony explains why these financial philosophies, these myths and lies, are wasting consumers’ time and their money. Each month, these myths—the lies that people have been buying into—are costing them thousands of dollars.

That’s because for decades, so-called “financial experts”—even our own well-meaning parents and mentors—have been perpetuating myths like:

1. A mortgage could be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. (Wrong! Good debt has been shoved down our throats as a “must have.” Anthony says “good debt” is causing consumers to lose 10, 20, 30, even 40 percent or more every year. There’s no such thing as “good debt”!)

2. In order to secure a solid financial future, you should “Pay yourself first.” (No! This financial strategy is rooted in a story written almost 100 years ago. But a few things have changed in the last century. What worked then just doesn’t work now.).

3. You need to use a budget to get ahead financially. (Please don’t! Budgeting can create a false sense of financial security. And while budgeters think they’re doing well, their financial future is slowly being stolen from them—one paycheck at a time.)

4. If you want the best for your kids, you’d better start saving for their college education right away. (False! Of course, parents want what’s best for their children. But socking away the dough NOW for their college education is not a good idea.)

5. Making more money can help you achieve your financial goals. (Sounds good, but it’s another myth! Landing a better-paying job or earning more income is always tempting. The truth is, extra income could push you from the financial frying pan into the fire. Ouch!)

These five financial myths that have been handed down in “gospel-like” fashion are—and will continue to—cost Americans a fortune. But these common money philosophies only teach one side of a very two-sided coin. And it’s the other side of the coin that’s costing consumers thousands of dollars each month.

If that sounds far-fetched, consider this…

Over the past 5 years, the average household generated at least $100,000 in income. If a two-income household earns an average full-time wage (about $50,000/year) then they’ve generated much more; a quarter of a million dollars! And while these consumers have certainly had to pay bills and taxes, bill paying and taxes aren’t the only reason why they likely have nothing to show for the hundreds of thousands of dollars they’ve already produced.

It’s as if the fortune they’re already generating is being legally stolen from them.

But with his all-new DebtFree Academy, learning the truth about getting completely debt-free is free!

With a free membership in the DebtFree Academy, Anthony will teach you first how to pull the curtain back on…

1. The “Good Debt” Myth
2. The “Pay Yourself First” Myth
3. The “Budgeting” Myth
4. The “College Funding” Myth
5. The “More Money” Myth

One you’ve learned – with simple math – how these myths work and how they suck you dry financially, you’ll then learn Anthony’s 5-Step Debt-FREE Millionaire Plan which teaches:

1. What debt and credit really are
2. How to discover your true financial position
3. How to become completely debt free
4. How to retire rich
5. How to create a “Wealth Accumulation” mentality

Learn how at www.DebtFreeAcademy.com.

Anthony Manganiello is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur who has spent the last two decades in the research and development—including the investment of millions of dollars, and tens of thousands of interviews with every day people looking for help with their debt and credit problems. The end result was the creation of the Cash-Flow Analysis™, the Cash-Flow Dashboard™ the book, The Debt-FREE Millionaire: Winning Strategies to Creating Great Credit and Retiring Rich, and now the DebtFree Academy.

Contact:
Anthony Manganiello
Debt Free Academy
450 Phoenix, AZ 80516
608-306-0197
anthonym@debtfreeacademy.com
http://www.debtfreeacademy.com/

Healthcare

Healthcare Pros Can Learn the Latest Heart Diseases Information and Trends at HealthEdSolutions.com

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Online Healthcare Certification Provider Launches New Heart Disease Facts Special Section

Lincoln, NE, October 02, 2012 – Because the incidence of heart disease remains a significant health concern in the United States, it has become vitally important for healthcare professionals and first responders to understand the impact this deadly disease has on the delivery of emergency care. To help these professionals stay updated on heart disease information and statistics, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, today released a Heart Disease Facts special section. This series of educational articles is available in HES’ research library at www.HealthEdSolutions.com.

“Whether you are an emergency room nurse, a doctor in private practice or a first responder, awareness of the heart disease facts and trends that may influence your delivery of care is essential,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “At Health Education Solutions, we aim to arm these lifesaving professionals with the data they need to stay informed and the training they need to remain equipped to save lives.”

According to the American Heart Association, Americans’ cardiovascular health is “less than ideal.” More than two-thirds of American adults and nearly one-third of American children are overweight or obese. Between 1971 and 2004, average calorie consumption increased by 22 percent in women and 10 percent in men. Furthermore, growing numbers of adults and children are not meeting recommended levels of physical activity. While the most recent statistics show that the death rate from cardiovascular diseases fell 30.6 percent from 1998 to 2008, cardiovascular diseases still account for one in three deaths in the U.S.

To help healthcare professionals and first responders prepare to respond to cardiovascular emergencies, HES offers an advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) certification course and a pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification course—both available online. Professionals preparing for the ACLS exam also have the option of taking the American Heart Association’s HeartCode ACLS Part 1 course. Online recertification courses are also available.

HES additionally offers basic life support (BLS) for healthcare providers, stroke certification, bloodborne pathogens training and first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) training courses. Courses are offered in a convenient online format and are a flexible option for busy healthcare professionals and first responders with nontraditional schedules.

For healthcare professionals and first responders who are preparing for the ACLS and PALS exams, HES offers a series of certification and recertification practice tests and quizzes. Available for $35, practice tests are similar to the ACLS and PALS exams, offering 50 timed, multiple-choice questions. Practice quizzes, which are available for free, each include five sample questions.

HES’ online research library offers more heart diseases information, as well as resources for career growth, data about healthcare trends and news related to healthcare and first responder certification.

About Health Education Solutions:
Health Education Solutions (HES) is a leading provider of continuing education solutions for healthcare professionals. HES, a subsidiary of Nelnet Inc. (NYSE: NNI), offers ACLS and PALS courses developed in partnership with medical faculty at Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Contact:
Shannon Fern
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303.433.7020
sfern@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Business

15 Year Industry Veteran Nick Bello calls Visalus his Final company

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Nick Bello of LaPorte, Indiana has been a network marketer for over 15 years. He is calling Visalus, his final company.

LaPorte, IN, October 02, 2012 – Nick Bello of LaPorte, Indiana has been a network marketer for over 15 years. He is calling Visalus, his final company. After 15 years of helping people build successful home based businesses in all 50 states and 10 different countries, Nick Bello feels like he has found the home that he has been looking for. Committed to the industry and his team, Nick Bello has only been in a handful of companies in those 15 years. Nick Bello is confident that Visalus gives the average person a real shot at success.

Although not every year was as successful as others for Nick Bello in the network marketing industry, he felt like this industry was his opportunity to not only do something great for himself and his family, but help others as well. Nick Bello has had unwavered support from his wife which he calls “His Foundation.” Starting in the industry at 22 years of age, Nick Bello was living in a 2 bedroom apartment, driving a rusted 1983 Cutlass. His journey through the years has changed his lifestyle dramatically. Still living in LaPorte, Indiana, Nick Bello as well as his wife and three daughters now enjoy a large home and luxury vehicles. More so than what Nick Bello has accomplished, he is proud of the lives he has impacted in a positive way through his journey.

Nick Bello has always helped people in the network marketing industry even if they were not in his team, or not even in his company. Several people mention that they work with Nick Bello today because of his interest in helping them become successful when he had no financial gain to do so. It is his values that make Nick Bello the person that he is. He puts his faith in God to lead him in the right direction.

By joining Visalus, Nick Bello feels like he has an opportunity to help people with their health and finances. Visalus markets the #1 Health Challenge in North America, the Body By Vi challenge. With an average of 150,000 people a month joining the challenge either to lose weight or get in better shape, the company’s success and growth is astounding. When you look at the obesity epidemic sweeping across the world, it is no wonder why Nick Bello calls Visalus his final company. “This is a battle that we are waging war on. Something has to be done. With a product that works as well as the Visalus products, we are able to help people with their health and help people make significant incomes” states Nick Bello.

To learn more about Nick Bello, visit www.nickbello.com or if you would like to work with him or find out more about Visalus, you can visit www.myfinalcompany.com or contact him at Nick Bello, onebigteam@hotmail.com, 2196080112

Contact:
Nick Bello
Reshape & Celebrate, LLC
3733 N Rhine Trail
LaPorte IN 46350
2196080112
onebigteam@hotmail.com
http://www.reshapeandcelebrate.com