SAFE International, North America’s Self Defense Leader, Launches Milwaukee Self Defense Seminars

SAFE International is a leading provider of self defense training in North America. SAFE International is pleased to announce its expansion into Milwaukee, WI with a focused marketing campaign to provide self defense to women, corporations and high school students.

Milwaukee, WI, August 08, 2012 (Straight Line PR) — SAFE International™ is a leading provider of self defense training in North America. It currently operates throughout North America and has expanded into Milwaukee, WI with a focused marketing campaign to provide Milwaukee self defense to women, men, corporations, and high schools. SAFE International has delivered training to more than 150,000 people since 1994. The company is owned and managed by Chris Roberts, CEO, who is a professional teaching Director and self-defense instructor.

Mr. Roberts founded SAFE International™ in 1994. He saw there was a lack of practical and effective self defense instruction for people. The SAFE International high school courses became known for their instruction on how to deal with conflict before it starts rather than just deal with the physical side of self defense. While self protection is a serious topic, the SAFE instructors have managed to develop a course that integrates humour while still getting a serious message across to students/clients. Chris Roberts has developed and taught specially tailored Milwaukee Corporate self defense courses in the corporate environment, particularly to companies/organizations that are in higher risk professions including health care, real estate, sales people, etc. Self protection is a not only a necessity, but is also a form of insurance that will make your business more profitable and your employees more confident and secure. Workplace violence is a serious issue and SAFE has the ability to teach workplace staff how to deal with all aspects of confrontation including the Awareness/Avoidance stages along with Verbal Diffusing skills and physical self defense.

SAFE International also offers specialized Women’s Self Defense Milwaukee courses to women’s groups, including their Women’s Self Defense Parties. Twenty five percent of women will be assaulted during their lifetime. This is an alarming fact especially since over forty seven percent of crime is unreported. Women will know their attacker fifty seven percent of the time according to studies. Women lead busy lives and need easy to remember tactics that work in real-life situations. They also need training that fits into their busy schedules. SAFE International’s instructors understand the challenges that women face and offer classes, group seminars and private lessons to fit into anyone’s schedule.

SAFE International has become North America’s most popular high school course for both boys and girls due to the fact that they don’t teach martial arts, but rather a practical approach to personal safety with an emphasis on recognizing and avoiding potentially dangerous situations. All instructors are certified through SAFE International™ and have a unique ability to reach the students in an effective and memorable manner. SAFE International has traditionally focused on self defense instruction for high school students. It offers 1, 3, 4 or 5 hour courses which can be taught over consecutive days or all in one day depending upon the school/ organization’s needs. They offer High School self defense customized to the class needs and expectations. Each session includes discussion, role playing and a practical physical component ending with their famous simulated attacks in which the students get the opportunity to practice their newly learned skills on a padded instructor. These are real-world tactics that can be used by anyone against violent and stressful attacks.

SAFE International™ also trains/consults people privately on a weekly basis. Private clients include mothers, fathers, daughters, police officers, seniors, and people with disabilities. SAFE International teaches self defense concepts that are based on Gross Motor movements, rather than complicated and difficult to remember techniques.

Contact SAFE International and Chris Roberts to schedule self defense for your corporation, group, or school. You can visit their websites at www.safeinternational.biz. You can also email Chris Roberts directly by email at chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz You can also reach Mr. Roberts toll free at 1-800-465-5972.

Contact:
Chris Roberts
SAFE International™
15535 Cooper Rd.
Lunenburg, ON
Canada K0C 1R0
1 800 465-5972
chrisroberts@safeinternational.biz
http://www.safeinternational.biz

First Edition Design Publishing Signs Best-Selling Author David J. Darling

Darling expands to potential audience of 2 billion readers through First Edition Design Publishing’s world-wide eBook distribution.

Sarasota, FL, USA – (August 8, 2012) — World renowned best-selling British astronomer and science author David J. Darling, Ph.D., has signed with First Edition Design Publishing. Darling was previously published by Hyperion, Delacorte, Harper Collins, Random House and Wiley.

David Darling is the author of more than 40 titles including narrative science titles: Megacatastrophes!, We Are Not Alone, Gravity’s Arc, Equations of Eternity, a New York Times Notable Book, and Deep Time. He is also the author of the bestseller–The Universal Book of Mathematics: From Abracadabra to Zeno’s Paradoxes. Darling’s other titles include The Universal Book of Astronomy, and The Complete Book of Spaceflight, as well as more than 30 children’s books. His articles and reviews have appeared in Astronomy, Omni, Penthouse, New Scientist, the New York Times, and the Guardian, among others.

Darling’s revised works, with new cover art created by First Edition Design Publishing, will now be published in eBook format by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed world-wide.

“I’m delighted that some of my favorite books, including Soul Search, Zen Physics, and Equations and Eternity, are to be made available in digital form,” Darling said. “These titles, which explore everything from the origin of the universe to the nature of life, death, and mind, will now be able to reach a new, wider audience.”

Darling served as manager of applications software for the supercomputer company Cray Research in Minneapolis, US for several years, and it was during this time that his two children were born. While at Cray he wrote in his spare time for Astronomy magazine. In 1982 he decided to take the plunge into full-time freelance writing, which has been his occupation ever since, interspersed with lectures, school talks, and travel. He and his family moved back to England (Cumbria) around the time of his career change, spent the next 16 years there, returned to the US in 1999, and re-emigrated again to the UK in 2004. He now lives in Dundee, Scotland.

About First Edition Design Publishing
First Edition Design Publishing is the world’s largest eBook and POD (Print On Demand) book distributor. Ranked first in the industry, First Edition Design Publishing converts and formats manuscripts for every type of platform (e-reader). They submit Fiction, Non-Fiction, Academic and Children’s Books to Amazon, Apple, Barnes and Noble, Sony, Google, Kobo, Diesel, 3M, Ingram, Baker and Taylor, Nielsen, EBSCO, and over 100,000 additional on-line locations including retailers, libraries, schools, colleges and universities. The company’s POD division creates printed books and makes them available worldwide through their distribution network. First Edition Design Publishing is a licensed and approved Aggregator and holds licenses with Apple and Microsoft. Visit: http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
First Edition Design Publishing
PO Box 20217, Sarasota FL 34276
631-369-0063
tgahan@firsteditiondesign.com

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Careers Without Borders – Experts Connection Explains How to Launch an International Job Search

Global Career Management Expert Patti Wilson Predicts the Professional Career Pool Will Be Global, and Shows You How to Dive In.

NOVATO, Calif. (August 8, 2012) — Career opportunities and job growth are global, and even domestic companies are looking to expand overseas. Smart executives are expanding their job search, looking for opportunities across the border where they can prove themselves by building new markets. In the next session of Experts Connection (http://www.experts-connection.com), global career expert and CEO of The Career Company Patti Wilson will discuss, “Going Global: How to Launch A Cross Border Job Search.” The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, August 22, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT), and is sponsored by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com).

The days of the corporate ex-patriot assignment are gone as more companies look to expand their reach into emerging markets. They tend to hire talent to work on location, rather than importing executives from the home office, and as a result, recruiters are working globally and professionals are choosing to pursue advanced education and career paths internationally. “I believe that there is a sea change in how and where we will be employed in this decade,” explains Wilson. “The scale is global in terms of visibility, opportunities and markets. There are no local jobs, careers or marketplaces anymore.”

In this Experts Connection webinar, Patti will explain the ins and outs of conducting a cross border job search. Included in the presentation will be a discussion of how to determine the best location for your career, creating a cross-border online presence, how to prepare for relocation, and building a network of contacts and researching opportunities using country, regional and global channels. Specific discussion points will include:

– Determining your search goals based on your personal career criteria.
– Creating a game plan to find the opportunities that best fit your experience.
– Identifying potential countries, regions, industries, and sectors to pursue.
– Finding information and conducting complete in-depth industry and company research across borders.
– Building a substantial network localized in countries and regions on your target list.
– How to set up banking, immigration and business requirements in advance.
– Preparing for the financial, social, housing, educational and multi-cultural challenges.
– Negotiating beyond salary in terms of taxation and other kinds of compensation, benefits, and perks, and what to look for.
– Handling the interview process and determining the cultural fit of both the company and the country.
– Taking the long view and planning an ongoing international career.

“Today’s business is clearly global, and so are career possibilities, so executive job seekers need to understand how to compete on an international level,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinars. “Patti has worked with hundreds of executives developing successful international relocation strategies. This is a must-attend event for any professional thinking about taking their career beyond the borders.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series gives executives access to leading career experts. The cost of the seminar is $60, $50 for NETSHARE members, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com.

About Patti Wilson
Patti is Managing Principal of The Career Company and author of The Digital Resume. She delivers career management services to executives wanting to advance their careers globally, enabling her clients to land cross-border opportunities. Her experience includes organizational structures and cultural nuance for companies of all sizes and the successful functioning of high value talent within these companies. She has held positions at Sun and Apple. Patti holds a Master’s Degree in Career Development. She continues to author articles and present seminars and webinars to a wide audience including MBA schools such as INSEAD, UCLA, Stanford, Harvard, UC Berkeley and London Business School. An early adopter of technology, she consulted with the CEO of LinkedIn in 2003 and uses cutting edge internet tools to advance her clients cross-border careers.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions. For more information, visit http://www.netshare.com.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

LinkOptimizer for InDesign is now available on the New Adobe Exchange

Zevrix Solutions announces that LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign CS6 is now available on Adobe Exchange, a new Creative Suite extension marketplace. It is available as a panel within a variety of CS6 applications. The Adobe Exchange panel provides a new way to search, discover, and install plug-ins, extensions, and other content for Creative Suite products. LinkOptimizer allows users to automatically reduce InDesign link size, perform essential image adjustments, convert image formats and more.

Toronto (ON), Canada – August 8, 2012 — Zevrix Solutions today announces that LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign CS6 is now available on Adobe Exchange, a new Creative Suite extension marketplace. It is available as a panel within a variety of CS6 applications. The Adobe Exchange panel provides a new way to search, discover, and install plug-ins, extensions, and other content for Creative Suite products. LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

“We are delighted to have products like LinkOptimizer from Zevrix Solutions available on Adobe Exchange”, says Jonathan Ferman, Adobe Exchange Product Manager. “This provides users with an easy way to install products and see updates as and when they become available.”

InDesign CS6 users can download the Adobe Exchange panel from adobeexchange.com. After the installation, the panel will be available in the Window > Extensions menu.

LinkOptimizer is a powerful automation solution, whether users target print, web or mobile devices. The software works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

-scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign,
-change their resolution to 300 ppi,
-convert all RGB images to CMYK,
-resave all JPEG images as TIFF,
-run a Photoshop Action on each image.

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer reimports images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, merge layers and delete hidden ones, and process copies of InDesign documents and images instead of original files. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and countless hours of optimizing images manually; accelerate document output; reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer for InDesign CS6 can be purchased from Adobe Exchange for US$259.95. The software for earlier versions is also available on Zevrix website and through authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. LinkOptimizer is available for Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.8, a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CS6.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

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HealthEdSolutions.com Encourages Awareness of Common Injuries and Heart Conditions in Athletes

Leading Healthcare Certification Provider Encourages Healthcare Providers and First Responders to Educate Themselves About Common Athlete Injuries and Heart Conditions

Lincoln, NE, August 07, 2012 – As the nation’s eyes turn to London to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete for gold, Health Education Solutions (HES), a leading provider of online healthcare certification courses, encourages healthcare providers and first responders to brush up on the skills—from basic life support training (BLS) to advanced cardiac life support training (ACLS) —that will help them more quickly and skillfully respond to common injuries and heart conditions in athletes.

“Although athletes may not be subject to the conditions that plague many Americans, because of the scope of their physical activity, they can fall victim to a number of injuries and conditions that are more common in people who are active,” said Melissa Marks, president of HES. “Whether they are treating internationally renowned athletes or weekend warriors, it is important for healthcare providers and first responders to be aware of and able to respond to injuries and conditions that are more common in athletes.”

Examples of conditions that are more common in athletes include:

Athletic heart syndrome, sometimes known as athlete’s heart syndrome, is a condition that can occur after prolonged periods of exercise, in which the athlete’s heart modifies its structure. Significant amounts of exercise cause the heart to enlarge and the resting pulse rate to lower. When performing medical tests such as an electrocardiogram (ECG) on an individual with athlete’s heart syndrome, practitioners can sometimes misinterpret results as evidence of serious heart disease.

Sudden cardiac death, although not a regular occurrence among athletes, can be caused by several heart conditions that often go undetected; the most common cause among young athletes is hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. According to the American Heart Association, among the more than 7 million U.S. high school athletes, one out of every 30,000 to 50,000 dies annually from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest. According to WebMD, among NCAA athletes, about one in 44,000 players dies from sudden cardiac complications. While quick response from first responders can minimize an individual’s chance of death, the American Heart Association emphasizes the importance of preventative screenings that review family history and the athlete’s personal medical history.

Arrhythmia, a condition that causes the heart to beat abnormally, is fairly common and, in most cases, is harmless, depending on the type. However, certain arrhythmias can lead to more serious problems, such as stroke. According to a study from the American Heart Association, intense physical training may cause an individual to be more prone to developing an arrhythmia. It is important for athletes to be diligent in seeking medical attention when they notice an irregular heartbeat to ensure that there is not a more serious cause.

High blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular condition seen in athletes. High blood pressure is not harmful to competing athletes, as long as it is being controlled through medication or lifestyle changes. However, if the problem goes uncontrolled and an athlete continues to train at an intense level, high blood pressure can lead to damage of the eyes, kidneys and heart.

“Heart problems in athletes are often unpredictable, but training, including ACLS certification, prepares first responders and healthcare professionals to handle these conditions,” Marks said. “Following ACLS protocols allows these professionals to provide the best possible care and ensure better outcomes for their patients.”

Medical professionals can access informational resources related to heart disease and other healthcare issues in HES’ online research library. Resources include educational articles, as well as information, trends and news related to healthcare certifications. To learn more, visit http://www.HealthEdSolutions.com.

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

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

Prestige Estates Registers Record New Sales of Rs. 10,101 mn in Q1 FY 12-13

Prestige Estates, a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13.

Bangalore, India, Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Highlights of Q1 FY 12-13:
* New Sales recorded at Rs. 10,101 mn
* Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn
* PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ), a Bangalore based Real Estate Developer registered record new sales of Rs. 10,101 mn for Q1FY13. This included 1.65 mn sft of Residential (totaling to 891 units) and 0.38 mn sft of Commercial space. The company has launched 2.19 mn sft this Quarter spanning over 7 residential projects, namely Prestige Garden Bay, Prestige Glen Wood, Prestige Silver Crest, Prestige Mayberry, Prestige Summer Fields and Prestige Silver Sun and has 6 mn sft in the pipeline for launch over the next three quarters in this fiscal.

Prestige Estates also reported Q1FY13 Turnover of Rs. 2,464 mn with PAT at 20% amounting to Rs. 493 mn.

Commenting on the performance of the Company, Mr. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director, Prestige Estates, said, “There has been a continuous growth in sales every Quarter and this Quarter in particular has been exceptionally good for us. All our new projects launched over the last one year have met with extremely good response. Our focused approach in launching projects with right pricing, appropriate ticket size, in best locations coupled with our strong Brand Name has helped us in achieving these phenomenal numbers. We had set a target of Rs.25,000 mn for new sales for FY 2012-13 at the beginning of this fiscal, of which we have already achieved 40% this Quarter itself. The momentum is continuing in the Second Quarter as well ensuring that we are well on track to achieve our set targets. This kind of sales momentum and demand for our projects also shows the kind of trust the people have in our company and our execution capabilities, thus increasing our responsibility and commitment to deliver better and quality projects, every time. Even in Chennai – Our new offering Prestige Bella Vista, has met with great response. We will also be opening our New Mall “Forum Vijaya” for this Diwali, which will help us in increasing our footprint in that region.”

Mr. Venkat. K. Narayana, Executive Director, Finance and CFO added to Mr. Razack, saying, “We have Unrecognized revenue of Rs. 41,482 mn as on date and the same will come for revenue recognition based on construction progress (POC) assuring the top line for the next 2-3 fiscals. Our top line for the last 2 quarters of FY-13 will also grow significantly, as lot of new projects will start coming for recognition. Our Debt to Equity Ratio (0.53 standalone and 0.75 on a consolidated basis) is also low as compared with the Industry norms considering that the we also had a huge rental portfolio yielding Rs. 2,000 mn rent per annum.”

For the year 2011-12, the Company had given a guidance of Rs. 15,000 mn for new sales but surpassed it by achieving New Sales of Rs. 22,000 mn. The company has so far delivered 163 Projects spanning over 46.97 Mn. sft of developed area and has currently 42 on-going projects aggregating 40 mn sq. ft of developable area. Some of the Completed Projects include UB City, The Forum, Prestige Acropolis, Prestige Shantiniketan, Prestige Ozone and Prestige Tech Park.

Prestige Estates ( http://www.prestigeconstructions.com ) is the only DA1 Rated Developer in the Country, according to CRISIL which signifies the Company’s excellent ability to execute real estate projects as per specified quality levels, within stipulated time schedules and to transfer clean title.

Press & Media Contact:
Neha Verma
Prestige Estates Projects Ltd
Bangalore – 560 001 (India)
7760979451 / 9916142880
neha@prestigeconstructions.com
http://www.prestigeconstructions.com

“Diamond Dig” to Benefit Dress for Success Southern Nevada

MJ Christensen to sponsor special event and prizes, including diamond jewelry.

Las Vegas, NV (USA), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — On Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., MJ Christensen ( http://www.mjchristensen.com ) will host a “Diamond Dig” at their Boca Park store to benefit Dress for Success Southern Nevada, the local affiliate of the international non-profit that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support, and career development tools to help them thrive in work and life.

At the Diamond Dig, guests will get to purchase “digs” or scoops from a special sand box filled with gemstones. Lucky “diggers” who find a gemstone in their scoop will win a corresponding prize, and one lucky woman will win the grand prize, a unique piece of diamond jewelry. Proceeds from the purchase of “digs” will go to Dress for Success Southern Nevada.

WHAT: Diamond Dig at MJ Christensen benefiting Dress for Success
WHEN: MJ Christensen store at Boca Park, 8980 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas
WHERE: Wednesday, Sept. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Luxury fashion and bridal jewelry designer, TYCOON will also be at the event with its full fall fashion trunk show of elegant and glamorous, hand crafted jewelry. With hors d’oeuvres and wine, the evening will be a fun night for women, pairing beautiful jewelry with a great cause.

A special guest speaker from Dress for Success will be in attendance to discuss how the organization has changed her life.

About Dress for Success:
Dress for Success is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life. Since starting operations in 1997, Dress for Success has expanded to more than 110 cities in the U.S., Australia, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, the UK and the West Indies. To date, Dress for Success has helped more than 550,000 women work towards self-sufficiency.

Dress for Success Southern Nevada:
Dress for Success Southern Nevada was established in 2009 by founder Paige Candee and a group of motivated volunteers with the goal of improving the lives of disadvantaged women by giving them the tools to be self-sufficient. Visit http://www.dressforsuccess.org/southernnevada to learn more.

Media Contacts:
Amy Maier, Dress for Success, 702-372-9919, amaier@bpadlv.com
Jennifer Miller, MJ Christensen, 702-617-8818 x8030, jennifer@mjcdiamonds.com

Press & Media Contact:
Jennifer Miller
MJ Christensen
8980 W. Charleston Blvd
Las Vegas, NV – USA
702-617-8818 x8030
jennifer@mjcdiamonds.com
http://www.mjchristensen.com

LAN Systems CEO Presents Cloud Computing Webinar for TAG

LAN Systems CEO Mary Hester presented a webinar on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

Norcross, GA (USA), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Today, LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta IT Consulting firm, CEO Mary Hester presented a webinar on Cloud Computing for the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG).

The topic for the webinar was “Get Your Head into the Cloud: Cloud Computing for Today’s Growing Business.” Mary Hester spoke about the computing models that make up Cloud Computing and how to use the Cloud for your business’ competitive advantage. Attendees learned how the Cloud has evolved from advances in technology and how these advantages provide small businesses with enterprise-class applications and services.

“What a great topic for business efficiency,” said CEO Mary Hester. “Whether you like to call it Cloud Computing or are searching for another name, the technology is here to stay. The Cloud provides businesses with the biggest competitive advantage boost in decades.”

This was part of the TAG webinar series, which was started in 2010 to provide information from experts from the technology community on topics such as business intelligence, leadership skills, professional development and many more. TAG webinars are presented on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.

About the Technology Association of Georgia:
TAG serves as an advocate for positive public policy change that will transform the technology community and will enhance the economic climate of Georgia. Our membership includes thought leaders from technology companies – small and large, executives of FORTUNE 500 companies, investors, service providers, government and civic leaders and entrepreneurs.

Today, TAG’s mission is to help Georgia’s technology companies speak in a strong voice. The Association helps members connect with companies that use their services. We serve as a liaison with Chambers of Commerce statewide and beyond to attract new businesses and employees…to provide TAG members with information on the legislative agenda that impacts them. For more information visit TAG at http://www.tagonline.org.

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems is a leading Atlanta Computer Support company that provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren VanBuskirk
VP of Sales and Marketing
LAN Systems
3079 Crossing Park
Norcross, GA 30071 – USA
770-662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Guardtime Keyless Signatures Provide a Regulatory Compliant Audit Trail for WDX Market Reference Data

WOCU’s integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures provides independent and legally enforceable proof that distributed WOCU fixing data has not been compromised.

Palo Alto, CA (USA) / London (UK), Tuesday – August 07, 2012 — Excessive volatility in foreign exchange rates creates a tremendous amount of business uncertainty, the WOCU® World Currency Unit by WDX Organisation is a contemporary derivative currency basket comprised of quoted currencies, providing the perfect “off the shelf” natural currency stabilization solution to this issue. The guarantee of accuracy and authenticity of this data must be absolute for regulatory authorities and auditors in the event of a dispute. WOCU’s integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures provides independent and legally enforceable proof that distributed WOCU fixing data has not been compromised.

“The recent Libor scandals show how important it is for financial institutions to have a secure audit trail around market reference data, one that will stand up in court and regulatory compliance and cannot be manipulated by insiders with system access. There here is no better example than WDX and WOCU,” says Mike Gault, CEO of Guardtime. “We’re happy to help WDX in securing an audit trail for their market reference data, a solution especially relevant in today’s economic climate.”

Mike Blakey, Managing Director of the WDX Organisation, said, “WOCU data and applications allow our clients to fully recognize the value of the WOCU as a natural currency stabilizer. With the integration of the Guardtime Keyless Signatures ( http://www.guardtime.com ), our clients now have the proof they need that WOCU fixing data is authentic and tamper-free. This supports our goal of promulgating the unfettered use of the WOCU in markets and businesses around the world.”

As a result of the integration of Guardtime Keyless Signatures ( http://www.guardtime.com ), all WOCU fixing data is indelibly signed to prove integrity and authenticity, concurrent with delivery to WOCU subscribers; WDX Organisation Limited maintain long-term proof of integrity for historical currency values without the need to manage complex and expensive PKI-based systems.

About Guardtime:
Guardtime was founded with the goal of solving one of the biggest problems in computing: how to be sure electronic data is authentic. Guardtime’s Keyless Signatures provide proof of origin and that not a single bit has changed since a specific point in time. The verification of the signature can be done offline without reliance on keys, secrets, or the existence of a trusted third party. Guardtime’s mission is to change the world to one in which Keyless Signatures are ubiquitous and a natural part of the everyday data lifecycle, whether on disk, in transit, or in the Cloud. Visit http://www.guardtime.com for more information about using Keyless Signatures for signing your data.

About WDX Organisation Limited and the WOCU:
WDX is a private company based in London, England. It is the owner and distributor of the WOCU, a standardised, apolitical, real time derivative currency quotation based on the real time exchange rates of the currency pairs of the world’s top 20 nations as determined by IMF measures of GDP. The WOCU, its constituent currency pairs weighted in line with GDPs, is a generally less volatile currency unit than traditional currency pairs, balancing currency risk and offering commercial advantage for users. WOCU prices, information about WDX and other data can be found at http://www.wocu.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net Inc
Palo Alto, CA – USA
+1 978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://mediapr.net
http://www.guardtime.com

Tweeting for Business: Experts Connection Webinar Offers Course in How to Use Twitter to Build Your Business

Social Media Expert Neal Shaffer Offers Step-by-Step Instruction on How to Build Successful Twitter Marketing Campaigns for Any Organization.

NOVATO, Calif. (August 7, 2012) — This month, Experts Connection for Business (http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx) will present Neal Schaffer, social media strategist and author of “Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter,” who will share his expertise into how to apply Twitter as part of any strategic marketing campaign. The webinar, entitled “Twitter for Business: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter,” is hosted by NETSHARE® (http://www.netshare.com), and scheduled for August 21, from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ET, (1:00 – 2:30 p.m. PT).

Twitter continues to be one of the most powerful most misunderstood social networks. While many marketing professionals are still struggling to perfect their microblogging strategy, Schaffer has been designing successful marketing campaigns for clients for a number of years and will provide specific strategies and a step-by-step approach to show how to get the most out of Twitter for sales and marketing.

Among the insights Schaffer will share are the Twitter secrets used by major brands. The instruction will include:

– What opportunities Twitter provides to business;
– How Twitter is currently being used within corporations;
– How to build an effective Twitter marketing strategy;
– How to include Twitter as part of a broader marketing program;
– Understanding hash tags, Twitter chats, and how to build a following;
– Examples of successful Twitter campaigns; and
– Twitter tools that are available to make Tweeting more efficient.

“Social media levels the marketing playing field so any business can compete effectively,” said Katherine Simmons, CEO of NETSHARE and host of the Experts Connection webinar series. “Neal has designed winning Twitter campaigns for global companies, and we are fortunate to be able to share his expertise through Experts Connection. This is a unique opportunity for anyone who wants to learn how to harness Twitter and social media for effective marketing.”

The Experts Connection teleseminar series allows business professionals to connect with experts in a wide range of areas, gathering information about business-critical topics presented with an eye toward the practical, not just the theoretical. Experts Connections recruits the most knowledgeable specialists to address problems facing small companies, multi-national corporations, B2B, B2C; businesses of any size serving any market. The cost of the seminar is $100, and access is provided via web and telephone. For more information, visit the Experts Connection online at http://www.experts-connection.com/business.aspx.

About Neal Schaffer
Neal Schaffer helps organizations strategically leverage and maximize return on investment from social business. He is currently Senior Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Social 5150 and Vice President of Social Media Strategy for Green Dream Social, as well as the author of two books on LinkedIn and the soon-to-be-published “Understanding, Leveraging & Maximizing Twitter”. Neal is a frequent speaker at media events sponsored by ABC and CBS and quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, BusinessWeek, Yahoo! and the American Express Open Forum. He also has counseled Fortune 500 companies and celebrities with nearly one million social media fans.

About NETSHARE
NETSHARE (http://www.netshare.com) is a confidential, membership based organization dedicated to providing executives across all disciplines and industries with quality $100K plus job lists. NETSHARE also offers networking opportunities and a community of peers for the exchange of strategic information related to job search, professional development and best practices. NETSHARE has been recognized by Fortune and Forbes magazines as the best online destination for executive positions.

Contact:
Annette DiSano
NETSHARE, Inc.
(415) 883-1700
Annette@netshare.com

Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
(415) 259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com