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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION...... 9

HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT PRESS RELEASE ...... 10

SENDING A RELEASE TO PR NEWSWIRE ...... 14

Accounting News, Issues ...... 17

Acquisitions, Mergers, Takeovers ...... 18

Advertising ...... 20

Advocacy/Group Opinion ...... 23

Aerospace/Defense ...... 25

Agriculture ...... 28

Air Freight ...... 31

Airlines/Aviation ...... 34

Alternative Energies ...... 37

Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions ...... 39

Animal Welfare ...... 43

Animals/Pets ...... 46

Art ...... 48

Auto ...... 51

Awards ...... 53

Banking/Financial Services ...... 57

Bankruptcy...... 59

Beer, Wine & Spirits ...... 61

Beverages ...... 64

Biometrics ...... 68

Biotechnology ...... 70

Bond/Stock Ratings ...... 71

Books ...... 73

Bridal Services ...... 75

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Broadcast Technology ...... 77

Business, Financial News ...... 80

Chemical...... 82

Children-Related News ...... 85

Clinical Trials/Medical Discoveries ...... 88

Commercial Real Estate ...... 91

Computer Hardware ...... 95

Computer Networks ...... 98

Computer Software ...... 100

Computer/Electronics...... 102

Conference Call Announcements ...... 108

Conservation/Recycling...... 110

Construction/Building ...... 112

Consumer Electronics ...... 114

Contracts...... 116

Corporate Expansion ...... 118

Corporate Social Responsibility ...... 120

Cosmetics & Personal Care ...... 122

Dentistry ...... 124

Dividends ...... 126

Earnings ...... 127

Earnings Projections or Forecasts ...... 138

Economic News, Trends, Analysis ...... 140

Education ...... 142

Electrical Utilities ...... 144

Electronic Commerce ...... 146

Electronic Components ...... 148

Electronic Design Automation ...... 150

Electronic Gaming ...... 153

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Electronics Performance Measurement...... 154

Entertainment...... 158

Environmental Issues ...... 161

Environmental Policy ...... 163

Environmental Products & Services ...... 165

Fashion ...... 167

FDA Approval ...... 171

Features ...... 173

Film & Motion Picture ...... 175

Financing Agreements ...... 178

Food/Beverages ...... 180

Foreign Policy/International Affairs ...... 182

Furniture & Furnishings ...... 184

Gambling/Casinos ...... 186

Gas ...... 188

Green Technology ...... 192

Handicapped/Disabled ...... 195

Health Care/Hospitals ...... 198

Health Insurance ...... 203

High Tech Security ...... 205

Higher Education ...... 207

Home Improvement ...... 209

Hotels and Resorts ...... 212

Household Products ...... 216

Household/Consumer/Cosmetics ...... 219

Infectious Disease Control ...... 223

Insurance ...... 225

Internet Technology ...... 227

Investment Opinions ...... 230

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Jewelry ...... 232

Joint Ventures ...... 234

Labor News ...... 237

Legal Issues ...... 239

Leisure/Travel/Hotels...... 241

Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual ...... 243

Licensing/Marketing Agreements...... 244

Machine Tools, Metalworking and Metallurgy ...... 246

Machinery ...... 249

Magazines ...... 252

Maritime/Shipbuilding ...... 254

Media Advisory ...... 257

Medical Equipment ...... 258

Medical/Pharmaceuticals ...... 260

Mental Health ...... 263

Mining ...... 265

Mining/Metals ...... 268

Mobile Entertainment ...... 270

Multimedia/Online/Internet ...... 272

Music ...... 275

Mutual Funds ...... 277

Nanotechnology ...... 280

New Products/Services...... 283

Non-Alcoholic Beverages ...... 286

Not for Profit ...... 288

Obituary ...... 290

Offerings...... 292

Office Products ...... 294

Oil ...... 296

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Oil/Gas Discoveries ...... 298

Organic Food ...... 300

Outsourcing Businesses ...... 302

Overseas Real Estate (Non-US)...... 304

Paper/Forest Products/Containers ...... 305

Passenger Aviation...... 307

Patent Law ...... 314

Peripherals ...... 316

Personnel Announcements ...... 318

Pharmaceuticals ...... 321

Precious Metals ...... 323

Product Recalls ...... 325

Public Safety ...... 327

Publishing/Information Services ...... 330

Radio ...... 333

Railroads and Intermodal Transportation ...... 335

Real Estate ...... 338

Real Estate Transactions ...... 341

Residential Real Estate ...... 344

Restaurants ...... 346

Restructurings/Recapitalizations ...... 349

Retail ...... 351

RFID Applications & Technology ...... 353

Sales Reports ...... 356

Semantic Web ...... 358

Semiconductors...... 360

Senior Citizens ...... 363

Shareholders' Rights Plans ...... 365

Small Business Services ...... 368

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Social Media ...... 370

Socially Responsible Investing ...... 372

Sporting Events ...... 374

Sports ...... 376

Sports Equipment & Accessories ...... 380

Stock Split ...... 383

Supermarkets ...... 385

Supplementary Medicine...... 386

Survey, Polls & Research ...... 388

Telecommunications ...... 390

Telecommunications Carriers and Services ...... 394

Telecommunications Equipment ...... 399

Television ...... 402

Textiles ...... 405

Tobacco ...... 408

Toys ...... 410

Trade Policy...... 412

Trade Show News ...... 417

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad ...... 419

Travel ...... 421

Trucking and Road Transportation ...... 426

Utilities ...... 428

Venture Capital ...... 430

VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) ...... 432

Water Utilities...... 435

Web Site ...... 437

Wireless Communications ...... 442

Women-Related News ...... 444

Workforce Management/Human Resources ...... 446

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YAHOO! FINANCE CONTENT GUIDELINES ...... 449

SEO FOR GOOGLE ...... 451

PR NEWSWIRE: WE GET RESULTS ...... 452

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INTRODUCTION

The drafting of a press release can be a challenging process to those who are new to the role, and the difficulties are only heightened by having to produce engaging content in another language, as is the case for so many PRN Asia clients.

To help intrepid release writers, our editorial team has compiled this Big Book of Press Releases to provide a range of sample releases that we hope our clients will find both instructional and inspirational. While we are available to help our clients with their distributions 24 hours a day, seven days a week, we hope this compendium will provide you with the confidence and resources you need, from the moment you type your first words to the second your release clears the wire.

We are passionate about bringing your message to the world.

The PRN Asia Editorial Team

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HOW TO WRITE THE PERFECT PRESS RELEASE

Engaging readers with concise, consistent, accurate copy

There are two false presumptions that prevail when first learning to write press releases: that it will be really easy, or really difficult. Approaching the task with either of these extremes in mind will undermine writers from the get-go, because in fact, the truth lies somewhere in between.

With a little preparation and a basic understanding of both your company’s needs and the requirements of your newswire, crafting an effective press release can be speedy and painless. On the other hand, skipping that step – like neglecting to read the manual for your new digital camera or gas-powered barbeque grill – is a recipe for general frustration at best, and a flaming mess at worst.

Keep it Snappy and Smart

Your headline is the first thing anyone sees, so seize the opportunity to craft a statement that is short, eye-catching, informative and enticing. Subheads, when used, are a chance to provide readers with the extra boost to lure them into the full press release. They too must remain concise.

However, brevity is not the only goal here. Headlines and subheads that garner stronger search engine results are those that include the name of the company in question and terms that venture beyond the generic. For example:

Weak Headline and Subhead Dumpling-Eating Competition Winner Declared on Saturday Many people participated in the world-famous challenge

Better Headline and Subhead Beijing Dumpling-Eating Contest Sees Surprise Winner 7-Year-Old Girl Triumphs Over Hundreds

The stronger headline and subhead still manage to convey all the information of the lengthier versions, while doing so in a way that has a better chance of convincing readers that the content is interesting or relevant to them.

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Journalists who receive your content have a choice in whether or not to run with it, but the majority of content ends up on the web via other channels, so it’s essential that the headline, when viewed as standalone text as on a news page or Twitter feed, be written appealingly in order to encourage readers to click through to the full press release.

But the pressure doesn’t end there. You’re reading this on a screen right now, and so you know as well as anyone else how readers are bombarded incessantly with information. Those who make it past a headline and subhead may read the first paragraph and then move on to the next story. It is therefore essential that that first paragraph relays all the information time-strapped readers require, while still trying to draw them further into the story.

One way of ensuring readers and journalists don’t toss a release to the side is by keeping the content as newsworthy as possible. Do this by providing information that is useful to the target audience, taking care not to get distracted with overly flowery language or tangential topics. For most subjects, around 400 words is plenty.

Consistency and Credibility

A company will never need just one press release in its lifetime, so it’s important to maintain consistency in how they are presented. Not only does this increase the company’s credibility in the eyes of journalists, stakeholders and the general public, but making sure certain boxes are ticked each time a release is drafted ensures that it efficiently moves from production to distribution.

Basic points to check before sending a press release include:

• Is the dateline accurate?

• Is the point person’s contact information appropriate and correct?

• Is the company or product name correct and used consistently throughout? (It seems straightforward, but this appears as a problem more often than one might think.)

• Is the source of the release clear?

• Is the content attributed correctly?

• Are all URLs and anchor text links configured properly?

• Are references to celebrities, legal matters or public companies done in accordance with the standards of the newswire?

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• Do you have an appropriate image to include with your release?

Sensational content or that which makes unsubstantiated allegations will send up an immediate red flag with readers and reporters, as will broken links or errors in names and contact data.

All of this information should be cross-checked during proofreading. Establishing a style guide, while time-consuming at the start, is an extra step that will help you and your proofreaders eliminate many future questions about spelling, punctuation and grammar.

As the saying goes, “An ounce of caution is worth a pound of cure.” A lot of trouble can be saved by getting the little things right the first time around.

Beyond the Facts

Content accuracy is a clear and essential component of any good press release, but a great press release goes beyond presenting readers with a correct but staid blob of text. High-quality content should read like a news story, immediately catching the attention of the journalists who receive it. And what components are needed to make a press release appear most newsworthy?

• For journalists, the best content is informative and appears to have no bias. The material should not be able to be confused for an advertisement;

• Content should be clear, straightforward and written in the third person only, with the exception of quotes;

• Quotes from a relevant and prominent individual in your company give your release authority and provide a space to allow for more opinionated or colorful content. A quote makes a press release far more interesting to journalists than one without, unless that quote is rehashed, generalized information about the company that doesn’t tell readers anything new.

Know Your Audience

These days, journalists are no longer relied upon as the exclusive gatekeepers of content. The internet enables companies to reach every audience imaginable, but gearing content toward everybody isn’t really an effective strategy for maximizing a press release’s potential.

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When writing, keep a tight focus and think about keywords – the kinds of words you would enter in a search engine when seeking this content instead of providing it. Try not to think only about what it is the company is trying to say; think as well about what the audience needs to hear.

By paying close attention to these details, not only does the process of crafting a press release from start to finish becomes streamlined and painless, but the potential for the information to reach a wider audience is maximized. There’s no reason, then, to allow bad press releases to hold information back when clean, credible and concise content can be boosting your company’s good name.

Originally published as “Build a Better Press Release” on Beyond PR, December 12, 2012

For more helpful hints, visit our blog at http://en.prnasia.com/blog/

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SENDING A RELEASE TO PR NEWSWIRE

It couldn’t be easier! Find clean templates on the next page, and an explanation of what each field means here:

• Company Name: This is the official name of your company

• Account number: This is your 6-digit account number with PRNewswire

• Source of Release: This is the name of your company as you want it to appear at the bottom of your release

• Distribution Circuits: This is where you want your release to go – the circuits are specified when you sign a contract with us. Each client sends to different circuits, so it’s important to be as clear as you can here

• Distribution Time (please indicate the time zone): When do you want your release to go out?

• Dateline City: From what city is your release coming?

• Contact information for public view? (Yes / No)

• Public = Your contact information will be visible on every website and at every destination

• Media only = Your contact information will only be visible to the media points that receive your press release

• Please note, all releases must have at minimum a name and a contact number or they cannot be distributed.

• Approval on formatted release required? (Yes / No) Do you want to give approval of the formatted release before it is transmitted?

• Special Instructions

For any questions regarding this release, please contact:

• Contact Person:

• Phone Number:

• Email:

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This information will be used so editors can contact you to confirm your distribution details.

(Other information, if applicable)

• Photo caption: If your release includes a photo, please provide a caption.

• Translation service required? (Yes / No)

• Translation approval required? (Yes / No)

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Email Template for Release Submission

In order to facilitate smooth operation process, we'd appreciate if you could email us your distribution request with the following email template:

• Company Name:

• Account number:

• Source of Release:

• Distribution Circuits:

• Distribution Time (please indicate the time zone):

• Dateline City:

• Contact information for public view? (Yes / No)

• Approval on formatted release required? ( Yes / No)

• Special Instructions (e.g. English and translated version to be sent out at the same time):

For any questions regarding this release, please contact:

• Contact Person:

• Phone Number:

• Email:

(Other information, if applicable)

• Photo caption:

• Translation service required? (Yes / No)

• Translation approval required? (Yes / No)

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Accounting News, Issues

China New Borun Announces the Filing of its Form 20-F with SEC

BEIJING, May 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN; "Borun" or the "Company"), a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China, today announced that the Company has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2012 with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on April 24, 2013.

The Company's annual report on Form 20-F contains its audited consolidated financial statements and is available on the Company's website at http://ir.chinanewborun.com. The Company will provide a hard copy of its completed audited financial statements free of charge to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.

About China New Borun Corporation

China New Borun Corporation (NYSE: BORN) is a leading producer and distributor of corn-based edible alcohol in China. Borun's edible alcohol products are primarily sold as an ingredient to producers of baijiu, a popular grain-based alcoholic beverage that is sold throughout China in retail stores, restaurants, and bars. The Company also produces DDGS Feed, liquid carbon dioxide and crude corn oil as by-products of edible alcohol production. China New Borun is based in Shouguang, Shandong Province. Additional information about the company can be found at http://www.chinanewborun.com and in documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.

Contact Information Asia Bridge Capital Limited Wendy Sun Phone: +86-10-8556-9033 (China) +1-888-870-0798 (U.S.) Email: [email protected]

Source: China New Borun Corporation

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Acquisitions, Mergers, Takeovers

Youku Tudou Inc. and Tudou Holdings Limited Announce Completion of Merger

BEIJING and SHANGHAI, August 24, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU, and formerly Youku Inc.) ("Youku") and Tudou Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: TUDO) ("Tudou") today announced the completion of the merger (the "Merger") between Tudou and Two Merger Sub Inc. ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku, pursuant to the agreement and plan of merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated March 11, 2012, by and among Youku, Tudou and Merger Sub, and the plan of merger, dated August 23, 2012, between Tudou and Merger Sub. As a result of the Merger, Tudou has become a wholly owned subsidiary of Youku. Youku's name was changed from "Youku Inc." to "Youku Tudou Inc." at the effective time of the Merger.

Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, each Tudou Class A ordinary share and Tudou Class B ordinary share (not including Tudou Class B ordinary shares represented by Tudou American depositary shares ("Tudou ADSs")) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger has been cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 7.177 Youku Class A ordinary shares, and each Tudou ADS representing four Tudou Class B ordinary shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger has been surrendered in exchange for the right to receive 1.595 Youku American depositary shares, each representing 18 Youku Class A ordinary shares.

Trading of Tudou ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market ("NASDAQ") will be suspended beginning on August 24, 2012. A Form 25 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") notifying the SEC of the delisting of the Tudou ADSs on NASDAQ and the deregistration of Tudou's registered securities. Tudou intends to terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by promptly filing a Form 15 with the SEC. Tudou's obligations to file or furnish with the SEC certain reports and forms, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, will be suspended immediately as of the filing date of the Form 15 and will cease once the deregistration becomes effective.

About Youku Tudou Inc.

Youku Tudou Inc. (NYSE: YOKU) is China's leading Internet television company. Its Internet television platform enables users to search, view and share high-quality video content quickly and easily across multiple devices. Youku, which stands for "what's best

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and what's cool" in Chinese, is the most recognized online video brand in China. Youku's American depositary shares, each representing 18 of Youku's Class A ordinary shares, are traded on the NYSE under the symbol "YOKU".

About Tudou Holdings Limited

Tudou Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: TUDO) is a leading Internet video company in China providing premium licensed content, use generated content ("UGC") and original in-house produced content. Founded in 2005, Tudou was the first UGC video sharing website launched in China. The "Tudou" brand is one of the most recognized Internet brands in China, and the annual Tudou Video Festival has become a signature event in the online video industry. For more information, please visit http://ir.tudou.com.

For more information, please contact:

Ryan Cheung Corporate Finance Director Youku Tudou Inc. Tel: (+8610) 5885-1881 x6090 Email: [email protected]

Michael S. Fu Director, Investor Relations Tudou Holdings Limited Tel: (+8621) 5170-2355 Email: [email protected]

Source: Youku Tudou Inc.

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Advertising

DirectAsia.com Hong Kong Banishes Boring Advertising, with Help of Robin Hood

HONG KONG, June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior management at pioneering insurance company, DirectAsia.com Hong Kong, believe that advertising for the Hong Kong insurance industry has so far relied too heavily on traditional, tried and tested strategies.

DirectAsia.com Hong Kong Spokesperson - Robin Hood

Nicolas Faquet, CEO of DirectAsia.com Hong Kong, said: "Advertising for the insurance industry has remained pretty stagnant for a while. We're used to images of umbrellas to show protection and smiley happy people living perfect lives. At DirectAsia.com we felt it was time for change. And our latest advertising campaign certainly does that. We feel it also changes people's poor perceptions about how insurance is done here."

The pioneering insurance company reckons it has the solution in the form of Robin Hood who it is hoped will help 'shake-up' the industry's 'safe' marketing models.

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It is hoped that the iconic figure will accelerate and further establish DirectAsia.com Hong Kong's standing among its competitors.

The use of a branded character to increase awareness of an insurance brand is relatively new to the Hong Kong market. It isn't, however, the first time insurance companies have created characters to support their brand awareness. Previously successful international campaigns have included the Meerkat for Compare the Market (UK); Bulldog for Churchill (UK) and the Gecko for Geico Insurance (USA). Although unknown in Hong Kong, such accelerators have proven to be highly effective marketing strategies.

Nicolas Faquet, CEO of DirectAsia.com Hong Kong, says the Robin Hood character captures the ideal brand values for his company. He said: "Robin Hood is a great spokesman for us on how we can change the way insurance is done all across the region. He is straight-talking, honest and a challenger. He hates injustices and is protective of the rights of the man on the street. Our business model is similar. Our mission is to change the way insurance is done. Our aim is to be more transparent with customers and bring real value for money by cutting out the middleman and creating cheaper, more tailored insurance policies."

The character will feature heavily in the insurer's marketing campaigns and will include a television commercial to be aired on TV and in cinemas. Robin Hood is brought to life in the form of an animated character mixed with real live action. The first adverts will promote the insurer's Best Price Guarantee message and will be aired across Hong Kong.

About DirectAsia.com

DirectAsia.com is a new and innovative direct online insurance provider that began operations in June 2010 in Singapore. As a dedicated direct personal lines insurer, DirectAsia.com provides fast and easy access to insurance needs online. Direct Asia Insurance (Hong Kong) Limited ('DirectAsia.com') is fully licensed and regulated by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI). DirectAsia.com provides car, motorcycle and travel insurance through our online website -- DirectAsia.com.hk, over the phone and our customer service centre in Wanchai. DirectAsia.com is fully owned by Whittington Group, an international insurance investment business headquartered in Singapore, and is reinsured by some of the world's leading reinsurers.

For more information on DirectAsia.com online insurance, please visit http://www.directasia.com.hk/.

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Or www.facebook.com/DirectAsiaHongKong, http://twitter.com/DirectAsiaHK, https://plus.google.com/116789822973920277870/posts, www.linkedin.com/company/directasia-com

Source: DirectAsia.com Hong Kong

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Advocacy /Group Opinion

Flaws in U.S. Immigration System Exposed in New Book "Bad Sponsors: My Immigration Experience" by Tolessa Gurmessa

Immigrant from East Africa shares thoughts on immigration after harrowing experience

Book Cover for BAD SPONSORS: My Immigration Experience by Tolessa Gurmessa. (PRNewsFoto/Tolessa Gurmessa)

FAIRBORN, Ohio, June 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- While U.S. lawmakers are considering comprehensive immigration reform, it is worth learning from past experiences of the legal immigration system. In Bad Sponsors: My Immigration Experience, Tolessa Gurmessa writes about his mulling over the idea of financing his travel to the United States through sham marriage. Even though he avoided this illegal route, his sponsors did exactly what he heard and dismissed when he won the diversity visa lottery. He was abandoned and left with no funds in a suburb of Washington DC, and he saw his career plan crumble. Overall, he fared well, thanks to the welcoming culture of America.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130614/PH32061 )

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Tolessa Gurmessa enjoys life in the free world. He graduated from Jimma University (Ethiopia) with a Doctor of Medicine degree. He moved to the United States in 2003 after winning the diversity visa lottery (also known as green card lottery). You will be surprised to read about the business scheme associated with this visa.

"This was not a new idea; many Ethiopians who immigrated to the United States might have already done it," writes Tolessa when he was rationalizing the idea of marriage for green card.

Tolessa shares his firsthand perspective on the reasons why many immigrants who come to the United States choose to stay despite the obstacles they face. He also shares his opinions on the effects of War on Terror on poverty stricken Horn of Africa. "Bad Sponsors" will shed light on the legal immigration which is often overshadowed by the discussions about illegal immigration.

About the Author: Tolessa has been living in the United States for the last ten years and currently a naturalized citizen. He is very passionate about freedom and liberty. He is also a strong proponent of science and making the world a better for everybody.

For more information about Bad Sponsors, please visit: www.sweethomeamerica.com. You can also call Tolessa Gurmessa at 937-309-0402.

This press release was issued through eReleases® Press Release Distribution. For more information, visit http://www.ereleases.com.

Source: Tolessa Gurmessa

RELATED LINKS http://www.sweethomeamerica.com

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Aerospace /Defense

Military Offsets Market Looks to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, finds Frost & Sullivan

Extensive re-armament programmes create growth potential in these regions, even as Europe falls by the wayside

LONDON, April 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite the global economic instability, military offsets markets present strong dynamics, fuelled by significant defence procurement programmes in Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the Middle East. Due to the tense political situation in the Middle East and an intensifying regional arms race in South East Asia, defence budgets of several countries in these regions are expanding, rather than shrinking.

New Market Insight (MI) from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.defence.frost.com), Military Offsets & In-country Industrialisation – Top 20 Military Offsets Markets, finds that ambitious military platform procurement plans and related military offsets packages across APAC, Middle East and Latin America countries will support a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5 per cent over the 2012-2021 period. Governments in these countries are interested in using military offsets projects mainly as a tool to develop the industrial capabilities of the local defence sector.

"Several high-value military offsets deals are expected in line with massive procurement programmes in APAC and Middle Eastern countries," noted Frost & Sullivan Aerospace, Defence and Security Industry Analyst Dominik Kimla. "Military offsets packages have to be attractive – in terms of scale, level of technology transfer and long-term effects of the investment on the local economy – in order to successfully meet the key demands of customers in these regions."

Saudi Arabia is anticipated to be the biggest military offsets market among the analysed countries, with the country's military offsets obligations projected to surpass $62.63 billion by 2021. The highest growth of the military offsets markets, in terms of CAGR, will be witnessed in APAC countries and regions such as Indonesia, South Korea and Taiwan.

"Since the APAC and Middle East regions present the highest growth of military offsets obligations, companies interested in entering these markets should regularly assess the market for potential offset receivers and set-up working relations with them well before the announcement of arms contracts," advised Kimla.

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In Europe, the picture that emerges is starkly different. Due to severely curtailed defence procurement programmes, the military offsets market across most countries in the region are expected to experience limited or even negative CAGR.

The one ray of hope is Poland, which is forecast to register high growth in offsets investments due to the execution of notable defence modernisation programmes. However, with the implementation of EU regulations, which significantly narrow the military offsets practice among member states, it is expected that Polish military offsets requirements will, at least partially, be covered under the indigenisation practice.

"Overall, OEMs need to incorporate military offsets as a standard business practice in relevant defence markets as it is increasingly emerging as one of the key success factors in defence contract selection process," concluded Kimla. "A robust network of potential military offsets partners and advisers, and stringent selection / vetting process is essential during procurement process."

If you would like to know more about this MI, please e-mail Joanna Lewandowska, Corporate Communications, at [email protected], with your full contact details. The report is also available on Slide Share.

About Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants.

Our "Growth Partnership" supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure.

• The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation.

• The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices.

For more than 50 years, we have been developing growth strategies for the global 1000, emerging businesses, the public sector and the investment community. Is your

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organisation prepared for the next profound wave of industry convergence, disruptive technologies, increasing competitive intensity, Mega Trends, breakthrough best practices, changing customer dynamics and emerging economies?

Contact Us: Start the discussion Join Us: Join our community Subscribe: Newsletter on "the next big thing" Register: Gain access to visionary innovation

Contact: Joanna Lewandowska Corporate Communications – Europe, Frost & Sullivan Tel: +48-22-481-62-20 E-mail: [email protected]

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Source: Frost & Sullivan

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Agriculture

Monsanto's Drought Tolerance Trait In Genuity® DroughtGard® Hybrids Receives Final Major Import Approval From China

Farmers Now Able to More Broadly Market DroughtGard Hybrids Grain

ST. LOUIS, June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China, a major importer of U.S. corn grain and dried distillers grain solubles, has officially granted full regulatory import authorization for Monsanto Company's (NYSE: MON) MON 87460 trait, the biotechnology trait in Genuity DroughtGard Hybrids, as part of a broader series of approvals. This represents a significant step forward for technology approvals in China.

In 2012, more than 250 farmers in the Western Great Plains planted DroughtGard Hybrids on their farms as a part of Monsanto's Ground Breakers® program. In 2013, the product was introduced in the Western Great Plains under stewardship requirements. Farmers who purchased DroughtGard Hybrids for planting in 2013 signed a grain stewardship agreement committing to use the grain as on-farm feed or to sell the grain for domestic use due to pending import approvals in key export markets. With the approval in China, Monsanto will remove the grain stewardship requirements, and grain will no longer be required to remain in the domestic market.

"The import approval of this trait is great news for U.S. farmers," said Lisa Safarian, U.S. Row Crops Lead for Monsanto. "With full import approvals in key export markets, farmers can market their grain more broadly this year and plant with confidence in 2014." Safarian added, "This approval also provides expanded access to another tool that can help farmers more sustainably manage their risk."

The Genuity DroughtGard Hybrids system combines germplasm selected for its drought-tolerance characteristics, the drought-tolerance biotechnology trait and agronomic recommendations. The system is designed to help the corn plant use less water when drought stress occurs. This improved hydro-efficiency creates the opportunity to conserve soil moisture and can help reduce yield loss from drought conditions, while also maintaining top-end yield potential under normal, well watered conditions. Monsanto's DEKALB® DroughtGard Hybrids have consistently shown about a five bushel per acre yield advantage over competitors' products.

Farmers are looking forward to better protecting their yields in times of water stress. Eric Zell farms near Mitchell, South Dakota and participated in Monsanto's DroughtGard Hybrids Ground Breakers trials last year. He says he's looking forward to protecting his yields in times of water stress.

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"After coming off of a very dry last season our subsoil is somewhat limited, so I'm excited to see what the DroughtGard hybrids can do for me this year in my new planting for 2013." Zell adds, "Now that I've seen some of these firsthand, and how they have worked for my farm, I think it's going to be a great product going forward. DroughtGard has given me optimism for the future to know that I can better handle dry conditions."

With a changing climate that leads to more challenging growing conditions, farmers are looking for more options to protect their yield and manage their risk. Drought tolerance is one component of Monsanto's Yield and Stress efforts to protect or improve yield and achieve more consistency of returns. Yield and nitrogen utilization traits are also in Monsanto's R&D pipeline. The drought tolerance trait in Genuity DroughtGard Hybrid's represents the first commercial offering of the company's joint R&D collaboration with BASF on yield and stress technologies.

About Monsanto Company

Monsanto Company is a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products that improve farm productivity and food quality. Monsanto remains focused on enabling both small-holder and large-scale farmers to produce more from their land while conserving more of our world's natural resources such as water and energy. To learn more about our business and our commitments, please visit: www.monsanto.com. Follow our business on Twitter® at www.twitter.com/MonsantoCo, on Facebook® at www.facebook.com/MonsantoCo, or subscribe to our News Release RSS Feed.

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and public acceptance of biotechnology products; the success of the company's research and development activities; the outcomes of major lawsuits and the previously announced SEC investigation; developments related to foreign currencies and economies; successful operation of recent acquisitions; fluctuations in commodity prices; compliance with regulations affecting our manufacturing; the accuracy of the company's estimates related to distribution inventory levels; the company's ability to fund its short-term financing needs and to obtain payment for the products that it sells; the effect of weather conditions, natural disasters and accidents on the agriculture business or the company's facilities; and other risks and factors detailed in the company's most recent periodic report to the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which are current only as of the date of this presentation. The company disclaims any current intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements or any of the factors that may affect actual results.

Media Contact: Jeff Neu (314-694-4690) Monsanto Company 800 North Lindbergh Blvd St. Louis, Missouri 63167

Source: Monsanto Company

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Air Freight

China Logistics Group to Explore Plans to Establish Its Own Warehouse Facility for International and Domestic Storage and Logistics

SHANGHAI, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- China Logistics Group, Inc. (OTC QB: CHLO), an international freight forwarder and logistics management company, announced today that management has begun to explore plans to establish its own warehouse facility for international and domestic storage and logistics. The company believes this strategy would serve to complement its current international freight forwarding, logistics management, and trucking services.

The Company is considering plans to purchase or lease land use rights to an 80,000 square meter parcel of land in Dafeng City in Jiangsu Province for the warehouse operation which would serve as a storage hub to service this growing port city. Dafeng port is the only deep-water port in the central Jiangsu coast making it an ideal location for this type of operation. Management is evaluating plans to build 40,000 square meters of warehouse space featuring high-bay storage, optional temperature-controlled space, sprinkler systems, drive-in doors, and specialty equipment. Management will explore a number of alternatives to finance the project should the company decide to move forward including direct loans, joint ventures and government incentive programs.

Danny Chen, Chairman and CEO of China Logistics Group, commented "As we continue to look to build our capabilities for the future, the strategy of providing our own warehouse as a center of storage, distribution and transfer at key locations is an important goal for China Logistics Group. By providing proprietary storage, along with transportation and logistics management, we can add substantial value for our clients through a full turnkey solution. We are evaluating this project because it is adjacent to our trucking transportation headquarters, enabling easy and efficient transportation options for domestic distribution as well as to the port. We would also have the ability to use the services of our transportation partner's network out of this location to enable us to seamlessly move goods from this location to any point in China. We intend to fully explore all aspects of this opportunity as we believe it could serve as a model for us to expand in other locations and provide substantial future growth."

About China Logistics Group, Inc.

China Logistics Group, Inc. (OTCQB: CHLO) is a U.S. company doing business in China through its subsidiary Shandong Jiajia International Freight & Forwarding Co.,

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Ltd. (Shandong Jiajia). Established in 1999; Shandong Jiajia is an international freight forwarder and logistics manager located in China. Shandong Jiajia acts as an agent for international freight and shipping companies. It sells cargo space and arranges land, maritime, and air international transportation for clients seeking primarily to export goods from China. For more information please visit http://www.chinalogisticsinc.com.

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China Logistics Group, Inc. is hereby providing cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements (as defined in such act). Any statements that are not historical facts and that express, or involve discussions as to, expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, indicated through the use of words or phrases such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "intends," "plans," "believes" and "projects") may be forward-looking and may involve estimates and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to acquire land use rights and construct, operate and finance a warehouse operation and our expectations regarding client acceptance of our proposed warehouse operations and our future growth, and other risk factors impacting our company, some of which may be beyond our control. We caution that the factors described herein could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements we make and that investors should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Further, any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of such factors. Further, we cannot assess the impact of each such factor on our results of operations or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. This press release is qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements and risk factor disclosure contained in our Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011.

Contact: Dore Perler U.S. Representative

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954-232-5363 [email protected]

Source: China Logistics Group, Inc.

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Airlines/Aviation

Hainan Airlines Named 'Best China Airline' and 'Best China Airline Staff Service' at SKYTRAX 2013 World Airline Awards

PARIS, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SKYTRAX, a global provider of professional aviation evaluation services, announced the winners of "2013 World Airline Awards" at the 2013 Paris Air Show held in Paris, France on June 18th. Executives from around the world assembled at the World Airline Awards to receive their accolades, which were handed out by SKYTRAX chairman Edward Plaisted. Winners of all the awards, including "World's Best Airlines", are selected by 18 million air travelers from over 160 countries worldwide.

Hainan Airlines Vice President Xie Haoming (center) accepts SKYTRAX's awards for "Best China Airline" and "Best China Airline Staff Service" at the Paris Air Show on June 18, 2013. (PRNewsFoto/Hainan Airlines)

Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd (Hainan Airlines, stock code: 600221), the sole SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline on the Chinese mainland, again won both the "Best China Airline" and the "Best China Airline Staff Service" awards. It is the fourth time that the airline has won the two awards since 2008.

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In presenting the awards to Hainan Airlines vice president Xie Haoming, the SKYTRAX chairman expressed his congratulations to the carrier. Xie Haoming said that with the high level of responsibility that SKYTRAX has entrusted in the airline, Hainan Airlines will continue to maintain the high standards of a five-star airline. In line with traditional oriental hospitality, Hainan Airlines remains committed to providing global travelers with comfort and convenience both on the ground and in the air with its new fleet, a comprehensive route network and excellent in-flight services, while moving towards its goals and continuing to build Hainan Airlines into an international brand as the "Beauty of the Orient".

With the celebration of its 20th anniversary since inception this year, Hainan Airlines has successfully and rapidly made the transformation from a local airline into an international five-star carrier. In 2012, its fleet of 120 aircraft transported 23 million passengers over 500 domestic and international routes. In April of 2013, the company was honored as the "SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline" for the third straight year for the excellence of its services. At the end of this June, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 213 spacious and comfortable 180-degree flat-bed seats, will officially become a part of its fleet. The aircraft is expected to draw attention from all around the world for its excellent performance, innovative design and low carbon utilization. From early July, the 787s are scheduled to first serve select high-quality routes, including Beijing-Haikou and Beijing-Shanghai. Passengers traveling these domestic routes will have an opportunity to become acquainted with the 787. Later, the 787s are slated to operate on some North American international routes, including Beijing-Chicago, Beijing-Seattle, and Beijing-Toronto, offering an unprecedented five-star experience for world travelers.

Hainan Airlines was noted for its good services, with a focus on establishing a complete service system and differentiating unique offerings, while paying special attention to customer requirements and service details. Most recently, the airline launched its new slogan, "Cherished Experience", and new brand image "The Beauty of the Orient", expressing Hainan Airlines' cherishing of its relationship with each and every passenger and its goal of creating a service standard and brand concept that delivers a perfect airborne voyage for world travelers that choose to fly with Hainan.

Skytrax, a research organization for the aviation industry based in London, UK, is a leading professional quality-rating provider in the global aviation and airport industries. With its star ratings system for airlines worldwide at the core of its business, Skytrax is renowned worldwide for its airline and airport audit and quality benchmarking. The organization annually publishes reports on rankings of airlines and airports globally, which are well recognized by the industry and by passengers. Today there are only 7

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five-star airlines worldwide: Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Hainan Airlines and ANA.

The biennial Paris Air Show ("International Paris Air Show") is one of the world's largest and most prestigious international aerospace exhibitions, with a history of 102 years. The 2013 Paris Air Show will take place at Le Bourget airport located northeast of Paris, where a wide range of R&D outcomes, advanced technologies, the latest materials, complex aircraft and spacecraft designs as well as inspection technologies in the aerospace industry will be showcased.

Source: Hainan Airlines

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Alternative Energies

JinkoSolar Partners with University of Western Ontario to Power a Solar Car Competing in "2013 World Solar Challenge"

SHANGHAI, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar power product manufacturer, today announced that it will team up with the University of Western Ontario's ("UWO") Western Engineering to provide to their SunStang Solar Car Project JinkoSolar high-efficient polycrystalline solar cells. Named as "SunStang", the prototype is being developed to take part in this year's World Solar Challenge, an arduous 3,000 km road race from north to south Australia where competing cars are powered by Solar energy.

Some of the most crucial elements of this e-mobility are the PV units. To produce a car that will drive 3,000 km, propelled only by solar energy is a big challenge that requires the best and most reliable technology.

JinkoSolar's polycrystalline solar cells have been selected due to its high efficiency and superior performance under different extreme conditions, of high temperature and humidity.

"JinkoSolar is a pioneer in its field and embodies the qualities of a partner we would like to work with to spread our vision and message to promote renewable energy," says Patrick McJannett, project manager of UWO's Western Engineering.

"We are honored to be able to provide Western Engineering with our high-efficient cells to power their newly designed solar racing car," commented Mr. Xiande Li, Chairman of JinkoSolar, "We wish them the best of luck and hope that their agile and powerful car will help to be placed in the best position at this year's World Solar Challenge in Canada."

"In our Marketing Strategy we keep our local branding efforts in current and emerging Solar PV markets, such as Canada, where we expect great results in these coming 18 months. Sponsoring this Car racing where they utilize renewable energy sources, instead of oil, fits our Strategy," added Arturo Herrero, JinkoSolar's Chief Marketing Officer.

About JinkoSolar

JinkoSolar is a leading solar power product manufacturer with production operations in Jiangxi and Zhejiang Provinces in China and sales and marketing offices in Shanghai,

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China; Munich, Germany; Bologna, Italy; Montpellier, France; Zug, Switzerland; San Francisco, the United States; Queensland, Australia; Ontario, Canada and Singapore.

JinkoSolar has built a vertically integrated solar product value chain with an integrated annual capacity of approximately 1.2 GW each for ingots, silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules as of September 30, 2012. JinkoSolar distributes its photovoltaic products to a diversified customer base in the global PV market, including Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, the United States, France, Eastern Europe, China, India, Japan and other countries and regions.

About World Solar Challenge

The World Solar Car Challenge is an international, bi-annual event held in Australia. The challenge is to design, build, and test a car that runs exclusively on solar energy. The event is a 7-day race that commences in Darwin, NT, Australia and continues 3,000km south where the race concludes in Adelaide, SA, Australia. For more information about the event, visit the official website at: http://www.worldsolarchallenge.org/

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in JinkoSolar's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 20-F. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Mr. Sebastian Liu JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. Tel: +86 21 6061 1792 Email: [email protected]

Source: JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd.

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Amusement Parks and Tourist Attractions

Denver Tourism Breaks Records in 2012

Visitor Numbers and Spending at All Time High

DENVER, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Denver had a banner tourism year in 2012, setting new records for visitor volume and spending, according to the Longwoods International annual visitor profile study. The report, commissioned by VISIT DENVER, found that Denver welcomed 13.6 million overnight visitors in 2012, 3 percent more than in 2011 and an all-time high. This increase was reflected in both leisure and business travel sectors:

Denver's 16th Street Mall is once again The Mile High City's top attraction, as per the 2012 Longwoods International annual visitor profile study. (PRNewsFoto/VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, Steve Mohlenkamp)

• In the leisure sector, the greatest improvement was evident in "marketable" trips, i.e., trips by people who could travel to any destination but who specifically chose to visit Denver, which rose by 9 percent to a new record of 5.0 million visitors. This continues an unbroken trend of increases in "marketable visitors" that started in 2003.

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• Overnight business travel to Denver continued to rebound after reaching a multi-year low in 2010, with 2.3 million business trips in 2012, up 6 percent over 2011 and 24 percent over 2010.

• Within the business segment, the number of people coming to Denver for conventions/conferences rose 5 percent to 880,000, and general business trips increased 7 percent to 1,440,000 in 2012 from 1,340,000 the year earlier.

"We are very pleased to see that our marketing efforts are working and that we continue to see an increase in the amount of lucrative 'marketable' visitors that come to Denver," said Richard Scharf, president & CEO of VISIT DENVER, the city's official tourism marketing arm. "Tourism and conventions don't just happen. The Longwoods study allows us to see that since 2005 when voters approved more marketing dollars for Denver, we have seen a 43 percent increase in the number of leisure visitors coming to our city," Scharf said.

Denver overnight visitors also set a new spending record in 2012, generating $3.6 billion of spending in the city, 9 percent more than in 2011. Both tourists and business travelers contributed to the increase:

• Leisure visitors spent $2.77 billion, up 9 percent from $2.53 billion in 2011.

• Business travelers' expenditures rose 7 percent to approximately $807 million in 2012, versus $751 million the previous year.

• All five of the major business sectors connected to travel and tourism benefited by the overall growth in overnight visitor spending:

 Visitors spent $1.0 billion in Denver's hotels and other lodging establishments, and their expenditures on food and beverage amounted to $705 million.

 Expenditures by visitors on gas, car rentals and other local transportation purchases reached $992 million in 2012, and purchases at retail stores totaled approximately $499 million.

 Vacationers and business visitors spent $353 million at the city's paid attractions and on other recreational and sightseeing activities.

The average daily expenditures of the various segments provide a relative measure of each one's "value." Marketable leisure visitors spent an average of $104 daily, while

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business visitors spent even more on a daily basis at $112 per capita. In comparison, the typical visitor coming to vacation with friends and relatives in 2012 spent only $49 a day.

Because these different segments have shorter and longer stays, another way of looking at value is overall spending per trip to Denver. The biggest spenders by far are business and marketable leisure visitors, who spent $349 and $324 per person in Denver respectively in 2012. In comparison, people visiting friends and relatives each spent just $211 while in the city.

Denver's image (what visitors thought of the city) improved across the board. Visitors appeared to have had a great experience in Denver in 2012 and ratings were higher than they have been in three years. Just over 7 in 10 visitors agreed strongly that Denver is a place they would "really enjoy visiting again."

Denver's image in 2012 scored higher than in 2011 for: service; a city that offers historic aspects; a city that has a unique culture; a city with interesting people; a city with great cuisine; a city with a sense of excitement; and a city offering great shopping.

The top states sending vacationers to Denver in 2012, apart from Colorado itself, were:

• California • Florida • Texas • Utah • Arizona • New York • Illinois • Missouri • Kansas • New Mexico

The top cities from outside of Colorado sending visitors to Denver in 2012 were:

• Los Angeles • Dallas/Ft. Worth • Phoenix • San Francisco/Oakland • New York City • Albuquerque/Santa Fe • Chicago • Kansas City • Salt Lake City • Minneapolis/St. Paul

In 2012, vacationers spent an average of 3.4 nights in Denver, nearly the same as in 2011 (3.3 nights). Among business travelers, the overall length of the trip to Denver remained about the same as in 2011 at 3.7 nights. Nationally the average trip length was 3.6 nights in 2012, its third year at approximately that level.

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The top attractions in 2012 were:

Overall Attractions: Paid Admission Attractions: • 16th Street Mall • Denver Zoo • Cherry Creek Shopping District • Buffalo Bills Museum & Grave • LoDo Historic District • Denver Art Museum • Denver Zoo • Downtown Aquarium • Denver Pavilions • Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre • Outlets at Castle Rock • Denver Botanic Gardens • Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave • Colorado Railroad Museum • Denver Art Museum • Denver Museum of Nature & Science • Colorado State Capitol • Colorado Rockies • Downtown Aquarium • Denver Broncos

About VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau

Celebrating more than 100 years of promoting The Mile High City, VISIT DENVER is a nonprofit trade association that contracts with the City of Denver to market Denver as a convention and leisure destination, increasing economic development in the city, creating jobs and generating taxes. Tourism is the second largest industry in Denver, generating $3.6 billion in annual spending in 2012, while supporting nearly 50,000 jobs. Learn more about Denver on the VISITDENVER website and at TOURISMPAYSDENVER, on Twitter @iknowdenver and the VISIT DENVER Facebook page, or by phone at 800 2 DENVER.

With press or photo inquiries, please contact:

Rich Grant: (303) 571-9450 or [email protected] Debbie Park: (303) 571-9451 or [email protected] Katie Converse: (303) 571-9418 or [email protected]

Source: VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Animal Welfare

Invasive Lionfish Focus of Manned Submersible Hunt

OceanGate, Nova Southeastern University and Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation Host Three-Day Event to Promote Awareness and Gauge Impact of Lionfish on Florida's Economy and Ocean Habitat

Agressive Lionfish approaches OceanGate's Manned Submersible, Antipodes, on recent dives in South Florida. Their increasing numbers, as visible on various OceanGate dives, have lead to Expedition Lionfish: a gathering of scientists, researchers and ...

SEATTLE, June 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest tool in the battle against Florida's alarming lionfish invasion will be deployed this month at Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center in Port Everglades, Florida. From June 27 to 29, the five-person manned submersible Antipodes will take scientists on a series of dives to study the growing lionfish population. The goal of the two days of diving and panel discussions is to foster long-term collaboration among scientists to halt the unprecedented expansion of this invasive species.

Antipodes, operated by OceanGate Inc., will utilize a high-powered prototype collection system to catch the fish for later study. The use of OceanGate's submersible creates an unprecedented opportunity for real-time scientific collaboration and observation of lionfish in areas below diver depth. The data collected during the dives will be made available to scientists and researchers across the country.

The recent invasion of lionfish, a non-native predator known for its venomous spines and dramatically increased numbers in the waters of Florida and the Gulf of Mexico, has severely decreased native fish populations by up to 80%, creating a serious threat to marine and reef ecosystems. The environmental impact could have direct implications on Florida's fishing and tourism industries. Industries such as recreational saltwater fishing on Florida's east coast "generated 29,000 jobs and $3.3 billion in sales in 2011 alone," according to NOAA.

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Hosted by Nova Southeastern University (NSU), the mission is also supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation and will conclude on Saturday, June 29, with a panel of leading experts on aquatic invasive species. Scientists will discuss the data and imagery captured during the expedition, as well as their own first-hand observations. Following the summit, Chef Kareem Anguin, from The Oceanaire Seafood Room in Miami, will showcase some of the easiest and tastiest ways to cook lionfish to help promote commercial fishing of the species -- one possible solution to control the population.

"Our expedition is an opportunity for some of the most respected marine experts in the region to come together and find a way to further science on the lionfish epidemic," states Stockton Rush, OceanGate founder and CEO. "We're pleased to provide our manned submersible for this research initiative and for the collaboration between organizations such as NSU and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, all of which share an interest in raising awareness and exploring methodologies for lionfish population controls."

OceanGate first raised national awareness of the lionfish threat in 2012 during the discovery of a downed World War II Hellcat fighter aircraft. Footage of the wreck also showed an alarming number of lionfish and caught the attention of marine biologists.

"The opportunity to further current research with submersible dives beyond diver depths will offer much needed insight into the species, and bring science closer to a solution for control," states Richard E. Dodge, Ph.D. Dean of NSU's Oceanographic Center.

OceanGate welcomes participation from local, regional, national and global partners. Participating organizations include: Broward County, Brownie's YachtDiver Stores, ExploreOcean, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation, NOAA, Nova Southeastern University, Oregon State University, Reef Environmental Education Foundation, and the University of Miami's Abess Center and Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

The media is invited to attend the June 29 conference. RSVP is recommended. Interested parties can contact OceanGate's Brad Wells at [email protected]. For additional information, please visit oceangate.com.

About OceanGate Inc.

OceanGate Inc., a privately held company founded in 2009, provides manned submersible solutions for exploration, research and sustainable commercial applications. Our portfolio of offerings enables cost-effective services to clients in five principal

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markets: commercial enterprises, research and academic institutions, government agencies, nonprofits and NGOs, and media-content providers. The expedition, charter and citizen science programs provide unique expeditions customized for each client experience. Through submersible solutions that leverage collaborative partnerships and the application of emerging technologies to specific oceanographic programs, OceanGate's team of professionals provides safe, efficient, and effective operations. The company is committed to opening the oceans while remaining dedicated to the sustainable use of marine ecosystems and the natural resources within them. www.oceangate.com

About Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center

A world leader in marine biological research with focus on coral reef science and shark conservation, Nova Southeastern University's Oceanographic Center has been at the forefront of graduate and undergraduate marine science education and oceanographic research for over 48 years. Students, scientists, faculty and staff come to the Center from all corners of the globe, with the common goal of learning from the ocean's living classrooms — in one of the most diverse ecosystems known to man. http://www.nova.edu/ocean/

About Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation

The Guy Harvey Ocean Foundation is a leader in international efforts to protect our oceans and marine environments. The GHOF advocates for sustainable fishing practices, funds inspired scientific research and supports innovative educational programs to encourage conservation and best management practices. A principle objective of the GHOF is to help ensure that future generations will enjoy and benefit from a naturally balanced ocean ecosystem where fish and other marine wildlife flourish. www.guyharveyoceanfoundation.org

Media Contact: Juliana Ruiz 305.606.5044 [email protected]

Source: OceanGate Inc.