Explore Tibet Offers Guide for First-time Tibet Travelers


(PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Explore Tibet, a Lhasa-based travel agency that focuses on responsible tourism, has put together a guide to help travelers organize their Tibet tour.

The Tibetan plateau is the highest in the world, with much of the area over 5000 meters. The landscape ranges from lush river valleys to high alpine meadows surrounded by rocky peaks to scrubby, barren high-altitude desert. For travelers with a limited time and budget, planning a tight itinerary is crucial. In addition, many places require special permits for foreigners that must be applied for ahead of time.

Tibet can be divided into four different geographic and cultural regions:

HealthCompare Attempts To Educate Today’s Health Insurance Consumers On Health Insurance Hardships


Orange, California (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Infographics by HealthCompare are unique graphics. These graphics are growing in popularity. They’re known across the web for utilizing images and colors to help make complex data from things like scientific reports, demographics, and studies and makes them more easily understood by the everyone. Reports such as those used in scientific studies often use difficult and unnecessary language that makes deciphering results hard for those without the background for these terms. Infographics compile numbers and meanings into beautifully pleasing arrangements that illustrate rather than tell. They can also functionally set out arguments for debates, complex concepts or any other topic that could otherwise be considered difficult to understand.

These new graphics explain hardships that can effect consumers when it comes to medical coverage. HealthCompare is nationally recognized for caring about patient knowledge and choice. They want consumers to understand as much as possible when it comes to making decisions regarding coverage that suits their needs.

The infographics released are:

Affordable Medical Insurance For The Masses – Designed to educate how consumers can get affordable medical insurance

Health Insurance Comparison Done Right – Designed to explain how some people make health insurance comparisons wrong

Why Self Employed Health Insurance Is So Important – So many self-employed people skip health insurance because they believe they cant afford it

Is Low-Deductible Health Insurance A Good Option – Designed to help people understand why low-deductible insurance may not be a good idea for them

More infographics can be found here.

HealthCompare, a nationally recognized health insurance comparison site, is releasing new tools in their attempt to help Americans who are in search of health insurance. HealthCompare, who consistently displays concern for consumers, asks visitors that come to their site to ask themselves a series of questions before attempting to find health insurance coverage. These questions are designed to help shoppers decipher what type of coverage is best for them in terms of cost and type of policy.

The questions that HealthCompare encourages consumers to ask themselves are:

What are the consumers current health care needs? Do they currently require medication? Does the consumer have a pre-existing condition? Or are they seeking to start a family in the near future?

Does the financial state of the shopper allow for a lower deductible, thusly giving them a higher monthly premium? Or would having a high deductible (and therefore lower monthly premium) be more beneficial?

Is the consumers physician a factor? If they prefer to continue seeing their doctor of choice, HealthCompare helps them decide what policies allow that.

Are there any other health insurance options for the shopper, such as spouse or parent plan?

Once consumers get their quotes, HealthCompare then helps them narrow their decisions by prompting them to ask further questions, like:

How much will the policies being compared cost them from their pocket when considering deductibles, co-insurance, and co-pays?

What will the policies being compared offer in terms of maximum out-of-pocket expense?

Will the consumers office visits be covered?

Do any of the policies up for comparison offer maternity?

Is prescription drug coverage an option?

How much will the consumer pay for emergency services and ambulances?

Will the current primary physician and local hospitals be accepted under any of the policies being considered?

Health insurance costs are much more involved than mere premiums and buyers must carefully consider all out of pocket expenses to understand what their policies will ultimately cost them.

About Health Compare: HealthCompare was launched in 2009 to work with brokers and carriers to help individuals and families easily research, compare, buy, and enroll in the right health insurance plan at the right price. Based in Orange, Calif., it delivers accurate, customized, health insurance quotes for the country’s diverse population.

Through a unique partnership with its sister company, CONEXIS, HealthCompare has the ability to quickly reach thousands of COBRA-qualifying consumers and provide them with COBRA alternatives at the moment they become eligible for COBRA benefits. This provides these consumers with an opportunity to enroll in individual or family plans and potentially save hundreds to thousands of dollars on COBRA premiums and, at the same time, rewards referring brokers with referral fee income for the life of each policy.

For more information, visit http://healthcompare.org/ or call 888.748.5152.







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Lumenis Appoints a New General Manager of Its Aesthetic Business

Yokneam, Israel (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Lumenis Ltd., the world’s largest medical laser company developing, manufacturing and distributing a broad range of medical lasers and sophisticated energy delivery equipment for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, announced that Mr. Roy Ramati has been appointed as the new General Manager of Lumenis Aesthetic Business Unit.

Mr. Ramati is the ideal candidate to lead our Aesthetic Business Unit. He has the strategic view and proven track record of transforming businesses to leverage the huge potential which our business has, said Ms. Tzipi Ozer-Armon, CEO of Lumenis. His vast management skills make him the right man for the job!

Mr. Ramati is a highly experienced and successful manager and entrepreneur. His previous roles include: VP & GM Enterprise Division at SanDisk Corp., VP Operations and Manager of the Memory Cards Business at Msystems, and founder and Co-CEO of Fantine Group, a provider of business development services in Europe and a Venture Capital Fund. Mr. Ramati also served as a management consultant at Shaldor, Israel’s top management consulting firm. Mr. Ramati holds an MBA from the London Business School, and a BA from Tel Aviv University.

Lumenis, with its gold standard reputation for its leading products, is poised for tremendous growth in the Aesthetic market,” said Mr. Ramati. “I am excited about joining the company, and look forward to leveraging my technology, marketing and management experience to further strengthen the Lumenis brand, introduce new solutions into the market, and reinforce connections with our customers and partners.”

About Lumenis

Lumenis, the world’s largest medical laser company, is a global developer, manufacturer and distributor of laser and light-based devices for surgical, aesthetic and ophthalmic applications, with more than 900 employees worldwide. Lumenis has 265 registered patents, over 260 FDA clearances, an installed base of over 80,000 systems and a presence in over 80 countries. Lumenis endeavors to bring the finest state of the art technology products to the market, fulfilling the highest standards of excellence, quality and reliability, delivering premium value and service to its customers. The name Lumenis is derived from the Latin words meaning “Light of Life” highlighting the light, which is the basis of our technologies, used to enhance life. For more information about Lumenis and its products, please visit: http://www.lumenis.com.

Michelle Maydan

Director Corporate Communications

Tel:+972-4-9599004; 1-866-569-0597

mmaydan(at)lumenis(dot)com

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Wins Mexicos Chef of the Year

Playa del Carmen, Riviera Maya, Mexico (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Grand Velas Riviera Maya Chef Xavier Perez Stone was recently crowned Mexicos Chef of the Year. After semi-final competitions completed throughout the country, the Grand National Final was held June 6-7th at Centro Banamex in Mexico City during the 11th Annual Alimentaria Expo Mexico, the countrys largest food & beverage trade show. Perez Stone is the chef of award-winning Cocina de Autor restaurant at the Grand Velas Riviera Maya.

Wowing the judges in a blind taste test with his black-skin trout and pineapple-colored shrimp, amongst other perfect plates, Perez Stone was awarded top marks based on flavor, preparation and presentation. The panel of judges included recognized personalities in the Mexican culinary world such as Enrique Olvera, chef of Mexico City’s Pujol – one of San Pellegrinos fifty best restaurants in the world; Chef Alejandro Ruiz Olmedo, one of Mexicos top chefs as well as one of the worlds foremost experts on regional Oaxacan Cuisine; and acclaimed Mexican restaurateur Daniel Ovadia; among others.

We are so proud of Chef Perez Stone being named Mexicos Chef of the Year, stated Patrick Louis, corporate executive chef and F&B director at Grand Velas. Comparable to the finest free-standing restaurants in any of the worlds leading culinary capitals, our restaurants are staffed with the most talented and acclaimed chefs.

Cocina de Autor has racked up numerous awards, including BBVA Bancomers Gourmand List of the top 50 restaurants in Mexico and one of the top 20 dishes worldwide in 2011 by James Beard winner Brad Johnson. Largely in part to its culinary program, the resort was recently featured in Forbes roundup of the 10 Coolest All-Inclusive Resorts.

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:

The AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya, an all-suites and spa resort located five minutes from Playa del Carmen, is the latest and most sophisticated iteration of the ultra-luxury, all-inclusive resort experience. This Leading Hotels of the World designated resort is the preeminent one of its class boasting 491 suites, each more than 1,000 square-feet, in three separate ambiances– premium ocean-front Grand Class Suites with terrace plunge pools for families with children 12 and up, family-friendly ocean-view Ambassador Suites and Zen Grand Suites embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsulas jungle. The resort presents a gastronomic tour of the Yucatan, Europe and Asia offering seven restaurants with world-class chefs from France, Spain and Mexico; dedicated butler service for each guest, and the regions largest spa sanctuary at over 89,000 square-feet specializing in signature treatments inspired by ancient cultures from around the world. The spa was named Best Spa” in the world by Virtuoso and also earned a SpaFinder Readers Choice Award. The resort was designed by lauded Mexican architecture firm Elias and Elias and features the sleek and modish interiors that fuse the serenity of the Caribbean with the vibrancy of Yucatan cultures.







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Secure-24 to Showcase at Red Hat Summit 2012 in Booth 2833


Southfield, MI (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Secure-24 Inc. a leading provider of managed IT operations, application outsourcing and enterprise cloud computing announced today that it will showcase its capabilities at the Red Hat Summit, being held June 26-29, 2012, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.

Secure-24 will be in booth 2833 to answer questions about the company’s capabilities and to meet other highly experienced IT professionals who are interested in cloud computing, critical application management and IT outsourcing. The company is also recruiting additional team members for various technical openings. Interested parties can stop by the booth or visit the website to learn more about the current job listings.

Secure-24 provides innovative and transformative IT solutions for an expanding base of clients in growing industry segments, including manufacturing, technology, consumer goods, chemicals, financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and transportation. The company currently supports over 150 clients with operations around the world. Customers benefit from highly secure and compliant managed hosting solutions for their business critical applications, helping them to mitigate risk and lower costs.

Secure-24 will also be presenting a mini-session at the Partner Pavilion titled: Cooking With Your Infrastructure: 5-Star Quality, Fast Food Convenience. The session begins at 7:30 PM on June 27th, and will provide insight into IT outsourcing showcasing how companies can reduce costs and gain efficiencies in todays competitive market.

The Red Hat Summit brings together the worlds top open source and technology thought leaders to discuss global business solutions and technology challenges. The three-day event features keynote addresses, sessions, interactive discussions, product demonstrations and hands-on labs centered on how to deliver optimal results utilizing open source products and technologies.

Red Hat, the conference organizer, is the world’s leading provider of open source solutions. The company provides high-quality, affordable technology with its operating system platform together with cloud, virtualization, management, storage and service-oriented architecture (SOA) solutions.

About Secure-24, Inc.

Headquartered in Metro Detroit, Secure-24 delivers managed IT operations, hosting and cloud computing from its state-of-the-art data centers in Michigan and Arizona. The company manages complex IT landscapes and business critical applications for mid-market and large organizations that operate globally. Secure-24 is an SAP Certified Hosting and Cloud Provider with a broad SAP Basis Competency Center, and an Oracle Platinum Partner for hosting Oracle Enterprise Performing Management (EPM) solutions, such as Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, and Hyperion. Visit us at http://www.secure-24.com.







Chad Udell Offers Mobile Guidance for the Enterprise in New Book Learning Everywhere


Morton, IL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Chad Udell, mobile design and development expert and managing director of Float Mobile Learning, announced today the release of his new book, Learning Everywhere: How Mobile Content Strategies are Transforming Training.

A must-read for HR administrators, instructional designers, and learning and development professionals, Chads book addresses the nuances of planning, designing and developing mobile content for training purposes.

The goal for this book from day one was to create a practical guide for developing mobile training initiatives in organizations, Udell said. People have been talking about the opportunities mobile has for training and HR departments for a long time, but Learning Everywhere puts it all into a practical context. Scribbling in the margins is encouraged.

Learning Everywhere takes readers through the lifecycle of developing mobile content strategies for enterprise training, from planning and content choices to design and development. In the book, Udell introduces four pillars for mobile training content, establishing a framework and industry standard.

Udell proves the value of informal learning in addition to the formal, structured learning that takes place via mobile devices. Learning Everywhere offers strategic thinking that is immediately applicable in the workplace.

Whether you are just beginning to investigate mLearning or have a project or two under your belt, this will surely become your go-to book, offers mobile learning analyst Judy Brown in the books foreword. This is a how-to manual for mobile learning.

Learning Everywhere is published by RockBench Publishing in concert with the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Copies are available in hardcover or in digital format via Apples iBooks and Kindle format on Amazon.

About the Author

As managing director of Float Mobile Learning, Chad Udell designs, develops and manages interactive Web and mobile projects. Chad has worked with industry-leading Fortune 500 companies to develop customized interactive content. Chad is recognized as an expert in design and development, and he speaks regularly at national conferences on design, development and mobile learning. He has been a key faculty member in Bradley Universitys interactive media department for more than five years. Chad has a B.S. in graphic design from Bradley University.







DesignWorks NY Earns Triple Crown of Awards for Pro Bono Creative Work for My Sisters Place


(PRWEB) June 18, 2012

DesignWorks NY was recently bestowed three awards for outstanding creative work for a public service ad created for My Sisters Place: An Advertising Club of Westchester (ACW) Gold BIG W, Second Place in the Journal News Give & Grow program, and the Norm Liss Award for Public Service, presented by the ACW. DesignWorks NY principal Kelley Briggs partnered with freelance writer YiShun Lai to produce the ad.

Gold, Silver and Bronze BIG W Awards are presented by the ACW to honor creative work produced in the Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess and Putnam counties in New York State, and Fairfield County in Connecticut. The Ad was judged by industry professionals from the tri-state area and was granted the highest honor, a Gold BIG W.

The Give & Grow Program was created by The Journal News to benefit local charities and non-profit organizations. Briggs and Lai chose to work with My Sisters Place to build awareness of human trafficking in Westchester. The ad was judged by a panel of tri-state industry professionals along with 20 other ads by local agencies. The Journal News then awarded first, second and third prizes. DesignWorks NY ad placed second, and earned their non-profit $ 350.

The Norman Liss Award for Public Service is presented annually to the most outstanding entry in all public service categories at the annual BIG W Awards and Gala. Norman Liss was a member of the ACW for more than 25 years, and served the Ad Club as both an Officer and on the ACW Board of Directors. DesignWorks NY also received this award in 2010.

My Sisters Place believes in strong collaborations and is thankful to LexisNexis for their support in the establishment of our human trafficking initiative and to Kelley and Yi Shun for not only their creative talents but for their compassion and commitment to shine a light on this critical issue in Westchester County, states Nancy Levin, Director of Development and External Affairs, My Sisters Place.

Chief David M. Ryan of the Pound Ridge Police Department has been vocal in Westchester County about the issue of human trafficking, and instrumental in moving this cause to the forefront. “No one entity can do it alone,” says Chief Ryan. “When we all work together, as DesignWorks NY and My Sisters’ Place did by creating this ad, we can educate the public and see that the needs of those caught in human trafficking situations are being met.”

Since 1978, My Sisters Place has worked diligently to end domestic violence and human trafficking. They have advanced this mission in Westchester County and the surrounding region through advocacy, community education, and services to those harmed by domestic violence. For more information contact Nancy Levin at 914-683-1333 ext. 105, or go to http://www.mspny.org.

DesignWorks NY (http://www.designworksny.com) is an award-winning, woman-owned graphic design and marketing communications firm, with expertise in marketing, brand development and graphic design. The firm offers a full range of creative services including marketing strategy, brand development, design, copywriting and production coordination for both print and digital media. It is best known for creating memorable, impactful brands and branded-materials that continually and effectively reinforces their clients message, brand and perceived value. For information on DesignWorks NY, LLC, contact Kelley Briggs at 914-260-6981, or visit http://www.designworksny.com.







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Mermet Launches KOOLBLACK (TM) Technology


Cowpens, SC (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Mermet, a world leader in solar protection fabrics carries on its tradition of producing innovative, quality roller shade fabrics with the unveiling of KOOLBLACK Technology and the new E Screen with KOOLBLACK Technology fabric collection. This patented science changes the long-standing void in energy savings performance of dark color screens by adding heat reflection properties to the fabric.

Until today, when heat reflection properties were specified for a building envelope, architects and designers were left to choose light color or metalized fabrics while giving up glare control, clear outer view, exterior building aesthetics, and other options when selecting their shade fabric. Now, for the first time ever, Mermet brings these features together with KOOLBLACK Technology.

This has been a 5-year development and it is exciting to see it come to market says Jules, Duguay, General Manager, KOOLBLACK Technology gives Mermet a strong edge in the market and has the comfort and energy savings features architects and building owners are looking for.

KOOLBLACK Technology reflects Near Infrared (NIR) solar radiation, reduces interior fabric and room temperatures and improves the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) up to 23% versus common dark colored screen fabrics. E Screen with KOOLBLACK Technology is constructed in a 2 x 2 basket weave pattern for clear, crisp outer view and contributes to a buildings ability to earn LEED certification due to its unique heat reflection properties and energy saving performance.

For additional information or to request fabric samples and technical information on E Screen with KOOLBLACK Technology, contact Mermet Marketing at info(at)mermetusa(dot)com or call toll free at 1 866 902 9647. To view Mermets entire product line visit our website at http://www.mermetusa.com.

E Screen 5% with KOOLBLACK Technology

E Screen 3% with KOOLBLACK Technology

ABOUT MERMET

Mermet was founded in Lyon, France in 1951, and entered the solar protection market in 1976. Over the next 35 years, Mermet has developed the most technologically advanced, sustainable solar shading fabrics in the industry. Its first US operation was a distribution facility in Cincinnati, Ohio opened in 1982, and the company established its first manufacturing center in Cowpens, South Carolina in 2000. Today, Mermet employs 125 associates with sales worldwide.







9/11 Memorial Nameplates Utilize Custom Bronze Extrusions

Kearny, NJ (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

When the 9/11 Memorial emerged as a revitalizing symbol in Lower Manhattan last fall, one of the centerpieces of this noteworthy addition to American public architecture featured custom extrusions from MAC Metals. Two reflecting pools located on the footprints of the twin towers, boasting the countrys largest man-made waterfalls, are ringed with 152 solid bronze nameplates bearing the names of the victims. These backlit displays feature brass/bronze cutouts provided by MAC Metals.

All 2,998 names — those who died in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania, as well as the 1993 World Trade Center bombing — were stencil-cut into the 5-by-10 foot panels by Service Metal Fabricating of Rockaway, N.J. The process created hollow areas in the letters A, B, D, O, P, Q and R, which were filled with wafers cut and machined from a custom MAC Metals extrusion. MAC delivered 3,500 pounds of alloy C37000 free-cutting, leaded Muntz Metal in eight-foot bars for the project.

Bronze extrusions were the most economical way to complete this portion of the project, said Jim Moretti, owner of Service Metal Fabricating. It saved time and eliminated the machining costs of cutting each insert by other means. Even though each of the14 profiles required separate extrusion dies, it was still the most economical method.

The unique arrangement of the names on the panels — by the location of the victims on the day of the attacks — will help unite associated friends and families and provide what architect Michael Arad calls a meaningful adjacency. Heating and cooling systems integrated within the display will make sure visitors can always make a tactile connection, whether its running their finger across a loved ones name or making a rubbing. At night, light shining through the panels will further illuminate each name.

Arad and landscape architect Peter Walker conceived of the memorial design. Photos of the site and panels, as well as an interactive name finder, are located at: http://www.911memorial.org/names-memorial.

Service Metal Fabricating, located in Rockaway, N.J., is a family-owned machine shop known for component manufacturing, turnkey equipment and system. Co-owners Jim and Joe Moretti are third-generation engineering and manufacturing vendors. http://www.servicemetal.com/

Mac Metals is a fully integrated brass mills located in Kearny, NJ specializing in the production of architectural extrusions with casting, extrusion and fabrication facilities under one roof. Mac serves design/build contractors in commercial, public and residential structures as well as hardware, lighting, memorialization, elevator, handrail/stairs OEMs and fabricators. Visit the web site at http://www.macmetals.com or call 800.631.9510.







Bury+Partners Named Top Engineering Firm for 9th time

Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

Bury+Partners is proud to announce that collectively, for the 9th time they have been named as one of the top 500 engineering firms by Engineering News-Record (ENR). The list is based on design revenue generated by the firms and covers both public and privately-held companies. In the last two years, Bury+Partners has increased their revenue by nearly 20% and moved up the Top 500 list by 78 spaces.

Bury+Partners is very excited to be named among the best in the industry, said Executive Vice President Jim Knight. Our company mission has been and will always be to provide the highest possible level of personal service, combined with exceptional quality product and value. It is these principles and others that have allowed us to grow throughout difficult but promising times, while maintaining a long term perspective for our firm.

Foreign manufacturers believe that now is a good time to build in the U.S. and the signs of the recessions rebound can be seen in the ENRs Top 500 Design Firm List.

Difficult economic times come and go, said President Paul J. Bury III. The need for our consulting design services remained strong during the last downturn thanks to our diversification in the public and private markets. We have remained focused on attracting and retaining the best talent in the business. Adherence to these two principles has allowed us to come out of the recession stronger than most firms.

The Top 500, taken as a group, had overall design revenue of $ 85.06 billion in 2011, up 6.6%, from $ 79.82 billion in 2010. This marks the first time in three years the Top 500 experienced revenue growth for the year.

Anytime there is a downturn in the economy, responsible companies find themselves taking a hard look at what adjustments in operations need to be made to weather the storm, Bury said.

During the economic slump, Bury+Partners took the opportunity to streamline processes from client service all the way down to ordering office supplies. The benefits have been many including more refined processes and stronger attention to client service. Bury+Partners will continue to develop ways to remain one of the top engineering firms in the country.

About Bury + Partners

Since 1984, the exceptional team of professionals at Bury+Partners has been helping build the communities where they live and work. A nationally recognized leader in engineering, land use planning, landscape architecture and surveying, Bury+Partners provides consulting services, staffed by the finest people in the business. Bury+Partners design professionals and consultants bring clients the highest level of service and experience available today. For more information visit; http://www.burypartners.com.







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