Monthly Archives: September 2012

Technology

Leading Analyst Firm Reports That Astute Networks’ Flash VM Storage Appliance Eliminates Virtual Machine I/O Performance Barriers for Virtual Server and Virtual Desktop Environments

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Taneja Group Paper Details How Astute’s ViSX Solution Removes Storage I/O and Network I/O Constraints to Address the Needs of Virtual Server Managers

San Diego, CA, September 12, 2012 — Astute NetworksTM, Inc., the leading provider of performance storage for virtual machines, today announced that its ViSX G4 Flash VM storage appliance has been featured in the Taneja Group report, “Accelerating I/O-Intensive Virtualized Applications.” The Taneja Group profile outlines the I/O performance constraints faced in most virtual environments and how ViSX accelerates virtualized application performance, increases VM density, and dramatically increases the number of VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) users.

“Key to the ready adoption of the Astute’s ViSX VM storage appliances is that it drops seamlessly into an existing virtual infrastructure,” said the Taneja Group analysts in the report. “ViSX is a non-disruptive, high-performance flash solution that avoids forklift upgrades, ripping and replacing, or otherwise re-architecting production environments. Astute has deliberately aimed at Networked Flash as the most cost-effective way to leverage flash technology because it puts the technology in the right place – on the network – to be most effectively shared by all VMs across all hosts while preserving current data protection and storage management practices. With a focus on tight hypervisor integration, purpose-built ViSX solves the virtual I/O performance constraint in a matter of minutes with almost no impact on the virtual server administrator.”

The Taneja Group report explores the range of mixed results for flash “optimizations,” including flash in the server, flash in the storage array, and flash in the network. The report concludes that the ideal solution to minimize virtual infrastructure disruption is “networked flash,” the concept of enabling high-performance I/O for virtual environments by intelligently leveraging a shared flash appliance over common Ethernet iSCSI storage networks. ViSX employs a networked flash architecture to maximize the utilization and performance of flash as shared storage while completely optimizing both TCP and iSCSI traffic. The report explains that using this architecture, ViSX VM storage appliances offer the following advantages:

· Shared high-performance storage with comprehensive data protection that enables virtualization of demanding I/O intensive applications

· Maximizes flash ROI with an optimal design for both performance and efficiency

· Deploys in minutes without disruption to server operations, existing capacity storage, or virtual server admin management processes

ViSX flash-based VM storage appliances are purpose-built to deliver unprecedented random IOPS performance and unprecedented IOPS per dollar value, helping to unleash the full potential of virtualized datacenters. The Networked Flash™ architecture of ViSX combines ultra-reliable eMLC Flash solid state storage modules with Astute’s own custom designed high-performance, 10/1GbE DataPump Engine™ network protocol processor that completely offloads and dramatically accelerates network (TCP) & storage (iSCSI) protocol processing. Together, they eliminate all of the critical I/O bottlenecks that can affect virtualized applications. ViSX appliances also support integrated in-line de-duplication to significantly increase overall effective capacity. Unlike other traditional and flash storage systems, ViSX de-duplication technology has no impact on performance.

“Because of features like the custom DataPump Engine and high-performance de-dupe, many other flash solutions will be hard pressed to match the IOPS/$ of ViSX G4,” concluded the Taneja Group report. “With benefits like increased total VM density, improved performance for all I/O constrained VMs [by removing contention for shared traditional storage], and the ability to deploy in minutes factored in, ViSX G4 has an obvious and immediate ROI justification.”

“We set out day one to fully leverage our patented technology into a family of purpose-built appliances that eliminate known problems and pain points experienced by a majority of organizations that have virtualized their infrastructure. Be it added performance for virtualized servers and applications, or removing the performance and cost obstacles holding back wide deployment of VDI, we are pleased that the Taneja Group report acknowledges that ViSX has succeeded in its intended purpose,” said Steve Topper, CEO of Astute Networks.

To download the full Taneja Group Product Profile, please visit: http://astutenetworks.com/pages/resources/taneja-group-product-profile-astute-visxg4.pdf

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About Astute Networks

Astute Networks is the leading provider of high-performance flash-based virtual machine storage appliances. The company’s ViSXTM family of Networked Flash™ appliances, powered by its patented DataPump Engine™,overcome known virtualization performance limitations by non-disruptively delivering shared performance to all virtual machines, across all hosts, over pervasively deployed Ethernet networks. With ViSX, IT organizations now have the power to confidently virtualize and deploy business-critical applications while eliminating costly over-provisioning of IT infrastructure. ViSX is available through the company’s network of authorized channel partners. For more information, visit www.astutenetworks.com.

Astute Networks, Networked Performance flash, ViSX G4, DataPump Engine, and FlashWRX are trademarks or registered trademarks of Astute Networks, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Leading Analyst Firm Reports That Astute Networks’ Flash VM Storage Appliance Eliminates Virtual Machine I/O Performance Barriers for Virtual Server and Virtual Desktop Environments

Contact :
Sabrina Sanchez
The Ventana Group for Astute Networks
Chantilly, VA
(925) 785-3014
sabrina.sanchez@ventanapr.com
http://www.theventanagroup.com

Law

Miami Beach Probate Attorney Offers Better Legal Solutions for Probate Tribulations

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Miami Beach, FL ( Realtimepressrelease ) September 12, 2012 – Allyglaser.com serves clients in relieving property possession knots with effective legal aids. Ally M. Glaser is one of the leading Miami Attorney concerned with this law firm, holder of Juris Doctorate in law and now practicing law in the areas of Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Administration.

A detailed will of the decedent owner can easily transfer the authority of the property to their heirs. This process will be an unanswerable question when there is no official will or declaration of any trust. As recent statistics reveal, about 70 percent of American people die without any proper will or trust leaving their beneficiaries in struggle to prove their authority over the property. “It is important to declare ownership officially to gain authority. In cases not with will or trust, the heir can make a move to probate court for claiming their leadership over the property” told Probate Attorney Ally M. Glaser.

As of the Miami Beach Attorney told, probate always starts with filing legal papers to the court. Whether with or without will it is necessary to prove the rightness of the papers submitted on the court for smooth settlement without any confusing arguments. Any slight misplaced proposals will increase the probability of losing the case. So it is important to have a professional attorney to handle it in correct mode to avoid complicated situations which reduces the need of regressive supporting arguments to prove the state of the will.

As an experienced personal in probate field Ally M. Glaser shows positive records in solving any sort of complicated situation during the probate discussion. “We showcase warm approach to our clients to endow them decent correct settlement umpteen their satisfaction.”

The proceedings of Probate settlement are at a time delay; as in there is no definite time duration for the case – it’s all up to the supporting papers and tactics of the proceeding Attorney. “We take every possible track to offer our clients best solution in quick time” added the Probate Attorney.

About AMG law firm,

AMG law firm, US based law deals with Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Administration. With their decades of experience, they offer their clients better solution for asset administration issues in less time. To know more visit http://www.allyglaser.com/

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Healthcare

Restylane® FDA Approved for Lip Enhancement, Reports Cosmetic Dermatologist, Dr. Roger H. Stewart

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Fort Lauderdale, FL ( Realtimepressrelease ) September 12, 2012 – While lip enhancement with implants continues to be an effective way to achieve full, pouty lips, many patients look to achieve a similar result less-invasively. And, according to Fort Lauderdale’s Dr. Roger H. Stewart, Restylane, recently FDA approved for lip enhancement, may be the best solution we’ve seen yet.

“If patients have heard of Restylane before, it’s likely for its use as a powerful wrinkle treatment,” explains Dr. Stewart. “Now, the soft tissue filler is FDA approved for something equally exciting: lip enhancement.” Known professionally as a “hyaluronic acid” filler, Restylane is one of the most popular ways to reduce the appearance of deep, persistent wrinkles, such as the nasolabial folds or “nose-to-mouth lines.”

“In our society, there’s nothing that says health, youth and beauty quite like full lips,” explains Dr. Stewart. “And today, Restylane can achieve just that, safely and effectively.” Administered as a series of tiny injections, Restylane is the first and only FDA-approved dermal filler for lip enhancement in patients over 21 years,” explains the company’s website.

Asked to speculate on the growing popularity of Restylane for lip enhancement, Dr. Stewart offered a few suggestions. “For one, patients love that they can achieve ful

l, pouty lips less-invasively,” explains Dr. Stewart. “What’s more, although not a permanent solution, the results of Restylane will often last up to several months.”

Concluding succinctly on the future of lip enhancement, Dr. Stewart offered this: “Restylane’s recent FDA approval is a vote of confidence for the efficacy and safety of the product. We encourage all patients to explore this option before undergoing a surgical procedure.”

About Dr. Stewart

Dr. Roger H. Stewart is a highly respected dermatologist in Fort Lauderdale. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of cosmetic dermatology, Dr. Stewart employs the latest in laser and fat removal technologies and has developed special techniques for BOTOX® and injectable fillers.

Earning his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Stewart later went on to his dermatology residency at the University of Virginia and two years at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Thirty-five years later, Dr. Stewart’s Skin Center has become one of the leading full service dermatology practices in the area.

Skin Center can be reached at 954-491-0510or http://www.skincenter.com/

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Healthcare

DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction Offers Many Advantages, Explains NY Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Mihye Choi

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New York, NY ( Realtimepressrelease ) September 12, 2012 – Following a life-saving mastectomy procedure, many women will opt for breast reconstruction surgery to restore the appearance of natural-looking breasts. While some assume that breast implants are their only option, New York’s Dr. Mihye Choi is reporting a growing new trend in reconstructive surgery: more women choosing “DIEP flap” breast reconstruction.

“Today’s breast reconstruction patient is exploring her options,” explains Dr. Choi. “Where implants were the only real option in the past, medicine now affords us a cutting-edge and beneficial alternative: reconstructing a breast using a woman’s own tissue.” Professionally known as “autologous tissue-based breast reconstruction,” during this type of procedure a flap of the patient’s own skin is transported to the breast area.

“Now, when it comes to a flap procedure, DIEP reconstruction is quickly becoming the gold standard in the industry,” reports Dr. Choi. “During the procedure, a patient’s own skin and fat from the lower abdomen is transferred to the mastectomy site.” A revised version of the TRAM flap procedure, DIEP – which stands for deep inferior epigastric perforator – preserves the abdominal muscles, transferring only skin and fat.

“As one of the most requested procedures today, a DIEP flap reconstruction also offers several important advantages,” explains Dr. Choi. “These include unparalleled, natural-looking results, less risk of hernia, and less maintenance than breast implants.” Known in the industry as specialists in DIEP flap procedures, Dr. Choi and her colleague, Dr. Nolan Karp, incorporate cutting-edge technology in the preoperative planning of this surgery. This includes 3D breast imaging and CT angiography to define the blood vessel anatomy.

“What’s more, because a DIEP procedure is so precise, very few practices offer it, despite its many benefits,” explains Dr. Choi. “That’s just part of what sets KCNY apart.” Asked to speculate on the importance of this leading-edge procedure, Dr. Choi concluded succinctly: “In the end, it’s all about the patient – and reconstruction provides women with a true sense of their return to health and well-being.”

About Dr. Choi

Dr. Mihye Choi, a board certified plastic surgeon in Manhattan, is highly respected and well-known. Her practice focuses on face, breast and body plastic surgery, and she has been featured in numerous publications.

Board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Choi graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine in 1987. She completed her general surgery training at Harvard Beth Israel Hospital. This was followed with plastic surgery residency at Mount Sinai Hospital, a research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and a hand surgery fellowship at NYU Medical Center.

Dr. Choi joined the Faculty at the Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery at New York University School of Medicine in 1998. Last year, with Dr. Nolan Karp, she was the Co-Program Director of the NYU sponsored meeting, “Breast Reconstruction: State of the Art.”

At their newly constructed office in midtown Manhattan, Dr. Choi practices at KCNY Plastic Surgery with Dr. Nolan Karp. KCNY can be reached at (212) 355-5779 or http://www.kcnyplasticsurgery.com/

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Healthcare

Zerona® Now Used for Arm Reduction, Reports Bloomfield Hills Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Gregory Roche

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Bloomfield Hills, MI ( Realtimepressrelease ) September 12, 2012 – When patients are struggling with stubborn, exercise resistant fat, many assume that liposuction is their only real option. But, according to Bloomfield Hills’ Dr. Gregory Roche, that’s simply no longer the case – especially when it comes to upper arm circumference.

“Zerona laser treatments have quickly become one of the most requested procedures among my patients,” reports Dr. Gregory Roche. “A proven treatment for reducing inches from the waist, hips and thighs, we can now add upper arms to that list as well.” Referring to Zerona’s recent, industry-first approval for the reduction of upper arm circumference, this “cold laser” treatment has been the subject of countless news articles and television segments.

Asked to speculate on the driving force behind Zerona’s success, Dr. Roche offered a few suggestions. “For one, patients love that the procedure is completely non-invasive – that means no cutting and no needles,” explains Dr. Roche. “What’s more, Zerona treatments are completely painless and patients shouldn’t expect any downtime, whatsoever.”

Professionally referred to as “low-level laser therapy,” Dr. Roche took a moment to explain the “laser lipo” procedure in detail. “While some laser treatments rely on super-heating and destroying fat cells, Zerona works by liquefying the fat within the cells,” explains Dr. Roche. “This allows fat to drain into the spaces between the cells, where it is naturally flushed away by the body.”

The same can now be said for fat of the upper arms, concludes Dr. Roche. “This recent FDA clearance is going to mean a world of difference for patients struggling with stubborn, exercise-resistant fat of the upper arms. Just like its effect on the waist and thighs, Zerona is going to help thousands of patients achieve the slimmer, trimmer arms they have always wanted.”

Interested patients are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Roche at (248) 338-1110 or http://drroche.com/

About Dr. Roche

Dr. Gregory Roche is a highly respected Bloomfield Hills cosmetic surgeon. Fellow of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Roche is a diplomate of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery. A featured expert on WRIF’s “The Drew and Mike Show,” Dr. Roche has also been published in several prominent medical journals.

Earning his medical degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa, Dr. Roche then completed his General Surgery Residency at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. Demonstrating a commitment to continuing education and leading-edge technology, Dr. Roche now practices at his state-of-the-art Bloomfield Laser and Cosmetic Surgery Center.

Dr. Roche’s office can be reached at (248) 338-1110 or http://drroche.com/

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Business

Bancafe Panama of the Davivienda Banking Group, Implements AuraPortal Process Management (BPM) Software to Automate and Control its Banking Operations

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The implementation of AuraPortal will allow Bancafe to automate and optimize the performance of the operational areas and the customer service.

Boca Raton, Florida, September 20, 2012 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) Software has announced the immediate implementation of the AuraPortal (*) Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) at the prestigious Panamanian bank, Bancafe. Bancafe is a subsidiary of Colombian Davivienda and has operated in Panama since 1966.

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

Bancafe decided to implement a flexible solution that would allow them to manage and optimize the performance of the strategic areas of Operations and Customer Service, adapting them to the increasingly demanding needs of the market. After an exhaustive selection process, Bancafe decided for AuraPortal.

This represents a great technological breakthrough for the bank, as the implementation project foresees the expansion of the platform to other branches.

Among the many benefits that Bancafe will gain through the use of AuraPortal, is the flexibility to quickly re-configure the processes, significantly reducing the time it takes to approve and respond to banking service requests from all customers in the Panamanian market. Likewise, there will be a considerable improvement in the control of document flows, execution time reductions through the automation of processes and a reduction in the learning curve because of AuraPortal’s user friendliness and usability.

The project implementation will be performed by Innova Consult, AuraPortal’s Technology Partner in Panama.

About Bancafe:
Bancafé was first established in Panama in 1966 in the northern city of Colon in order to facilitate customer transactions in foreign trade, especially supporting the coffee industry. In 1972 it relocated its headquarters to Panama City. Today, Bancafé operates both the offices to provide the best geographical coverage.

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

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

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

Contact:
Scott Rich
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Software, Technology

BatchOutput Server for InDesign Now Supports Mac OS X Mountain Lion

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Zevrix Solutions announces BatchOutput Server 4.8.2, a compatibility update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Layers magazine, the software automates printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript by processing InDesign files from watched hot folders. BatchOutput Server offloads output to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new update adds support to Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

Toronto (ON), Canada – September 20, 2012 — Zevrix Solutions today released BatchOutput Server 4.8.2, a compatibility update to its powerful output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major magazine publisher in the United States to free up their operator computers from outputting InDesign files, the software automates InDesign workflow by processing files from hot folders. The software offloads printing and exporting to PDF and PostScript to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process.

The new update makes BatchOutput Server compatible with the recently released Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. In addition it improves reliability of remote monitoring of BatchOutput Server processing from user stations.

“BatchOutput Server is an extremely useful utility for a busy production facility or advertising agency”, writes David Creamer in Layers magazine, “It can save lots of time – which equates to money.”

Under BatchOutput Server workflow, production artists and prepress operators simply submit InDesign files to hot folders that reside on the network. BatchOutput Server automatically outputs the files from its dedicated station using hot folder settings, and will auto-activate document fonts as well.

BatchOutput Server offers the following key features and benefits:

-Process InDesign files automatically from hot folders
–Export as single pages
-Update modified links automatically
-Variable output file names
-Auto-activate document fonts
-Automatic e-mail notifications of process stages and errors
-Detailed process history and logs
-Easy to install and set up

Pricing and Availability:
BatchOutput Server can be purchased from Zevrix web site for US$699.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for licensed users. BatchOutput Server is a Universal Binary, runs on Mac OS X 10.4.2-10.8 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, file delivery and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals achieve more while doing less 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

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Entertainment

Sweet Honey In The Rock and Bill Banfield Present “Symphony 10: Affirmations for A New World”

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New Orchestral Collaboration Set For Harris Theater In Chicago, October 4, 2012

New York, NY, September 19, 2012 – Iconic and Grammy Award-nominated a cappella ensemble SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK will present their first ever orchestral collaboration, “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World,” with music composed by William C. Banfield and lyrics written by the ensemble members: Ysaye M. Barnwell, Carol Maillard, Nitanju Bolade Casel, Aisha Kahlil, and Louise Robinson. The performance will be conducted by Banfield, in collaboration with the Sphinx Virtuosi (America’s most celebrated and influential African-American and Latino youth orchestra ensemble), and The Chicago Children’s Choir (directed by Josephine Lee), at the prestigious Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Millennium Park, Chicago, IL, on Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 7:30 PM.

In addition, to “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World, the Harris Theater engagement will also feature individual performance sets by SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK and the Sphinx Virtuosi.

“Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World,” was co-commissioned by the National Symphony Orchestra (Christoph Eschenbach, Music Director), and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC; the Minnesota Orchestra, (Osmo Vänskä, Music Director), Minneapolis, MN; and the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago, IL. The work premiered with the National Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Wilkins and the Morgan State Choir, (directed by Eric Conway), at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. The Minnesota Orchestra presented the work at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis, which was conducted by Mark Russell Smith with the Vocal Essence Choir (directed by Philip Brunelle). Both were presented in late April 2012.

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK and Banfield began collaborating on “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World,” five years ago. The final thirty minute work comprises five movements including: “A Higher Note” by Aisha Kahlil, ”Dreams,” by Carol Maillard, “The Day the World Awoke,” by Nitanju Bolade Casel, “Discourse of Change,” by Ysaye M. Barnwell and “Yes,” by Louise Robinson.

“Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World”, is a labor of love and one of the most challenging and adventurous projects we’ve undertaken as a group,” stated Ysaye Barnwell. “It has been a dream to one day blend our unique sound, artistry, and lyrics with a symphony orchestra, and we’re very fortunate to have fulfilled it by partnering with such a gifted and talented composer as Bill Banfield,” she added. “We thank the Harris Theater for Music and Dance, the National Symphony Orchestra and the Minnesota Orchestra, for co-commissioning, “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World”, and we are delighted to be performing it in Chicago.”

Banfield cited some of the musical inspiration and concept for the score by offering, “Symphony 10: Affirmations for a New World,” affirms every human power we have: love, imagination, fear and courage, will to change, dreaming, to ask the question and to touch someone else’s soul. It is stepping out as the text asks for ‘a higher note,’ to redefine the traditions in our art that need new fueling.”

For more information regarding tickets, visit: www.harristheaterchicago.org or call 312.334.7777

SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK www.sweethoneyintherock.org

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323-806-0400
chip@mileshighproductions.com
http://www.mileshighproductions.com/

Business

High-Speed Trading in the Spotlight at Golden Networking’s The Speed Traders Workshop 2012 New York City

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Edgar Perez, Author, The Speed Traders, Speaker at The Speed Traders Workshop 2012 New York (www.thespeedtradersworkshop.com), How Algorithmic and High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX, September 25.

New York City, NY, USA (September 20, 2012) — The Wall Street Journal’ Scott Patterson reports that an insider of the secretive world of high-frequency trading is set to attack that industry on Capitol Hill, giving lawmakers a potential road map to address practices that critics say can put ordinary investors at a disadvantage and the financial system at risk. Just north in New York City, Edgar Perez will present The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (http://www.thespeedtradersworkshop.com), on September 25.

Since rapid-fire trading firms now provide many of the buy and sell orders that support the market, investors are at the mercy of automated systems that can run amok during volatile times.

Regulators are looking into whether exchanges, in a rush to gain the business of high-frequency firms, have provided advantages to some sophisticated trading firms that allow them to trade profitably at the expense of other investors, according to people familiar with the continuing probes. High-frequency trading accounts for some two-thirds of all trading volume, experts say.

The SEC is conducting an inquiry into whether high-frequency firms use those order types to jump in front of other investors. In a page-one article Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal reported that Haim Bodek, who helped run a high-frequency trading firm, told SEC enforcement officials last year that he believed exchanges were giving certain sophisticated trading firms special advantages that helped them beat out other investors.

The Speed Traders Workshop 2012 New York promises to reveal how high-frequency trading players are succeeding in the global markets and driving the development of algorithmic trading at breakneck speeds from the U.S. and Europe to India, Singapore and Brazil. The Flash Crash, the suspended BATS IPO, the botched Facebook IPO and Knight Capital’s trading malfunction are just a few of the events in the history of high-frequency trading that will be dissected at The Speed Traders Workshop 2012.

Who should attend? Anybody involved with Algorithmic Trading, Automated Trading, Commodities, Commodities Trading, Credit Derivatives, Dark Pools Trading, Data Monitoring / Analysis, DMA Analysts, Derivatives Trading, Electronic Execution, Electronic Trading, Equity Trading, Exchange-Traded Instruments, Family Offices, Financial Engineering, Fixed Income / Currencies Trading, Futures, Hedge Funds Traders and Managers, High-Frequency Trading, Information Technology, Institutional Investors, Investment Banking, Market Makers, Operations, Options, Over-the-counter Derivatives, Portfolio Management, Proprietary Trading, Quantitative Trading, Regulatory Entities, Risk Management, Analysis and Control, Statistical Arbitrage, Structured Products Hedging and Trading Technology.

Perez is widely regarded as the preeminent global expert in the specialized area of high-frequency trading. He is author of The Speed Traders, An Insider’s Look at the New High-Frequency Trading Phenomenon That is Transforming the Investing World, published in English by McGraw-Hill Inc. (2011), in Mandarin by China Financial Publishing House (2012) and currently being translated into Bahasa Indonesia. He is course director of The Speed Traders Workshop 2012, How High Frequency Traders Leverage Profitable Strategies to Find Alpha in Equities, Options, Futures and FX (Hong Kong, Sao Paulo, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Warsaw, Kiev, New York, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Jakarta, London, Mexico City, Moscow, Ho Chi Minh, New York, Dubai and Chicago), and was Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, where he taught Algorithmic Trading and High-Frequency Finance. He contributes regularly to The New York Times and China’s International Finance News.

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

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

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

The Speed Traders Workshop 2012 is produced by Golden Networking (http://www.goldennetworking.net), the premier networking community for business executives, entrepreneurs and investors. Panelists, speakers and sponsors are invited to contact Golden Networking by sending an email to info@goldennetworking.net.

Media Contact:
Julia Petrova
Media Relations Coordinator
The Speed Traders
516-761-4712
jpetrova@thespeedtraders.com
http://www.thespeedtraders.com

Art, Entertainment

Countryside Art Competition Announced by Art Gallery

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce their 2rd Annual “Countryside” Online Art Competition for the month of October 2012.

Jupiter, Florida, USA – September 20, 2012 — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce their 2rd Annual “Countryside” Online Art Competition for the month of October 2012. 2D artists from around the world are called upon to make online submissions for inclusion into the Gallery’s November 2012 online group exhibition. The art gallery encourages entries from artists, regardless of where they reside to apply to this online art competition by submitting their best interpretation of this theme by depicting rural living, rustic charm, the outdoors and pastoral scenes in their submissions to this competition.

Light Space & Time urges all 2D artists regardless of their experience or education in the art field to submit to this art contest. A group exhibition of the top ten finalists will be held online at the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery during the month of November 2012. Awards will be for 1st through 5th places. Also, 5 Honorable Mention places will be awarded. In addition, depending on the amount and the quality of the entries, Special Recognition awards will also be given as well. The submission process and the deadline will end on October 27, 2012.

Winners of the “Countryside” Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, 70+ event announcements, and social media marketing and promotion in order to make the art world aware of the artist’s accomplishments. There will also be links back to the artist’s website as part of this achievement.

Interested artists should provide the gallery with your best animal art now or before the October 27th deadline. For more information and to apply online here http://www.lightspacetime.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

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

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

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com