This valuable information is free to the public and has been developed through many years of successful business and countless satisfied customers that have called upon Softway Solutions for their online marketing needs.

After beginning its efforts in January 2012 and slated to continue through the rest of the year, Softway Solutions will release tutorials called White Papers through its website – www.softwaysolutions.com . These White Papers will both outline important issues tied in with online marketing, as well as placing forth unique ideas and tips to help any business thrive an increasingly digital world. All the information has been compiled by Softway’s industry-leading experts and contains savvy hints and tricks to online marketing that many company leaders would pay big money for. But, Softway Solutions is offering the information for free in their continued efforts to not only serve the community, but also educate it.

Some of these White Papers will be dedicated to matters paramount to success in the online market, such as using Twitter, the best e-commerce practices and online marketing as a whole. Oceans of information on such topics already exist and are floating around the Internet, readily accessed by viewers. However, the knowledge contained in the forthcoming White Papers come from the general expertise of the Softway Solutions staff and are based off the company’s regular business practices. Adding these White Papers to the already plentiful collection of information helps to enhance the knowledge of the online community.

The professionals at Softway Solutions also share the digital secrets that have made them an institution in the profession for years. The educational efforts of Softway Solutions are rather unprecedented; very few privately owned companies have sank these types of resources into ensuring the community is armed with the knowledge it needs to be successful online.

About Softway Solutions:

Established in 2003, Softway Solutions has been a go-to source for website design, web and mobile application development and countless other multimedia needs. The Houston-based company employs over 115 associates both in the United States and abroad. Softway’s clients range from healthcare companies to architects. As already proven, Softway Solutions is equipped to meet the technology and multimedia needs of virtually any client or profession.

For more information, and media queries, contact:
Diana Zavala
281-914-4381
marketing[at]softwaysolutions.com .

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According to a report entitled “Going the Distance – Online Education in the United States, 2011″ published by the College Board and the Babson Survey Research Group, over 6 million students are currently taking at least one class online. This number indicates that almost one-third of higher-education students in the U.S. are now taking at least one course over the internet, over 560,000 more than in 2010.

The report data also demonstrates a significant shift in the way teachers and school administrators feel about online programs. In 2011, 67 percent of academic professionals polled were of the opinion that online classes can be equally as effective as face-to-face classes. In 2003, only 50 percent responded this way. Therefore, as more institutions are offering classes online, those working in the industry are becoming more open to the idea. While two-thirds of educators believe online education is a worthwhile pursuit, only one-third believe otherwise and many of them work in institutions that do not offer online learning options.

It is important to note that many of these educators teach curriculums that are not conducive to online studies. Chemistry and art for example often require physical interaction from students, making it difficult for these subjects to be taught online effectively. Others, however, such as business administration, lend themselves to the platform of online education because of how crucial online interaction is in today’s business world. Subsequently business administration is commonly one the most popular online degree programs pursued, along with online degrees in nursing and online criminal justice degrees.

There are several factors believed to have an effect on the overall shift in the mentality of educators. However, the most common is the technological capabilities now available to teachers and students, making it possible to achieve a highly interactive, educational experience, much like they could in a traditional classroom. The computers, tablets, and smartphones available, along with the ever-evolving software capabilities and network options, make online degree opportunities too convenient to ignore.

The statistics prove that perceptions regarding online education are beginning to shift, including those of educators, along with the fact that new online degree programs are popping up all over the place. Degree programs can be found in virtually every area of study, and websites like PETAP.org make it easier than ever to read about available programs and make a truly educated decision.

More information: http://www.petap.org/distance-learning-online-schools-directory.cfm .

About PETAP:

PETAP.org offers complimentary no obligation information pertaining to campus based and online schools, creating an education plan, and career testing for those looking to take advantage of online learning.

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Since 1975, Loureiro Engineering has provided the north Atlantic region with engineering, construction, EH&S, energy and waste management services. And with these newly-appointed positions, it is now poised to offer greater penetration of its services and seeks continued expansion in this region.

In-house promotions are as follows:

Jeffery J. Loureiro, P.E., L.E.P., Chief Executive Officer: Loureiro has more than 34 years of experience in management, planning, design, permitting, construction and operation, maintenance and monitoring of a wide variety of projects in civil and environmental engineering. He has worked on projects throughout the U.S. and internationally for some of the world’s largest corporations.

Brian A. Cutler, P.E., L.E.P., President: Cutler has extensive expertise in the development, planning, engineering, evaluation, design and construction administration of various projects in civil and environmental engineering. He is recognized as a leader in the integration of remediation and redevelopment and has worked on some of the largest Brownfield redevelopment projects in Connecticut.

Peter T. Susca, Senior Vice President: Susca brings more than 30 years of environment, health and safety (EHS) leadership and technical expertise to the firm. He has served in an array of EHS executive leadership positions in Fortune 500 multi-national corporations and consulting firms.

David Fiereck, P.E., L.E.P., Vice President: Fiereck has more than 13 years experience in planning, engineering, design, and supervision of environmental projects for private sector and government clients.

Kevin J Bitjeman, L.E.P., Senior Project Manager: Bitjeman has more than 22 years experience in site investigation, remedial-action planning, regulatory support, hazardous building materials, and preparation of related reports.

“I am confident in Cutler’s abilities to lead the day-to-day operations of the engineering, construction and waste management businesses,” says Loureiro. “He has demonstrated creative intensity, ferocious ambition and the courage to take risks without the fear of failure – all of which are critical to our firm’s future success.”

Cutler comments that he is thrilled to see the promotions of Susca, Fiereck and Bitjeman.

“All of these gentlemen have clearly demonstrated excellence in their fields,” says Cutler. “We now have a structure in place that will facilitate organic growth and leverage more opportunities.”

About Loureiro:

Loureiro has been providing engineering, construction, EH&S, energy and waste management services to a wide variety of public and private clients throughout the Northeast since 1975. Engineering service offerings include: environmental; site; transportation; water and wastewater; underground utilities; land surveying; structural; mechanical; electrical; plumbing; fire protection; and facilities engineering.

Construction capabilities include: heavy and highway; bridge; site development; underground utilities; remediation; demolition; concrete and general contracting.

EH&S services encompass: multi-media consulting and permitting; auditing; training; emergency planning and response; management systems consulting; professional resource support; and transportation compliance.

Energy services include: assessing energy reduction opportunities; energy modeling; training; alternative energy; and energy metrics and reporting.

Waste management capabilities address: management, transportation, and disposal of industrial, construction and universal waste.

Loureiro’s corporate office is in Plainville, Connecticut with satellite offices located in Rockland, Massachusetts; Manchester, New Hampshire; and Wakefield, Rhode Island.

For more information, visit: http://www.Loureiro.com .

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Dr. Lawrence Menendez and Dr. Daniel Allison, Orthopedic Surgeons at the University of Southern California Medical Center, partnered with TeDan Surgical to design and develop this innovative retractor.

Dr. Allison shared their idea with the TSI team. “We wanted to create a system that could place the anterior approach to hip replacement into the hands of any orthopedic surgeon, minimizing trauma to the patient’s soft tissues and bone, while taking away the need for any surgical assistants.”

The Phantom Series MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System has been used in surgery over twenty times. Evaluations by surgeons have deemed the system a success.

According to Dr. Menendez, initial trials exceeded expectations. “We were nervous before the first surgery that things wouldn’t come together or the surgery would become more complicated, but from the first go-round, the surgery was made much easier. Since then we’ve only been making it better. We set some lofty goals and feel like we’ve accomplished them. We are very excited to start giving this system to other surgeons and patients.”

With the realization that performing hip replacements through the anterior approach may expedite patient recovery time and reduce post-operative discomfort, surgeons, with increasing frequency, are opting to operate using the anterior technique. Previously, this technically demanding approach has only been possible using a Judet style fracture table and two surgical assistants. The Phantom MIS Anterior Hip Retractor System allows surgeons to access the surgical site through the anterior approach on a standard operating table without a fracture table or additional personnel.

About TeDan Surgical Innovations:

Founded in 2006 with the goal to innovate existing retraction techniques, TeDan Surgical has become an industry leader in access instrumentation. TeDan’s patented retractors increase visibility for surgeons while decreasing patient wound size and the potential for tissue trauma. Experience the difference. Experience Innovation.

To learn how to maintain operative independence contact:
TeDan Surgical Innovations
+1-713-726-0886
hipretractor@tedansurgical.com.
http://www.tedansurgical.com .

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Some companies are starting to increase their exports, others are making efforts to broaden their client base domestically; in both cases, the companies are targeting non-English speaking customers.

As of late, Ray Michaels, Marketing Director at Localization, LLC Translations Boston points out that there has been an increase in demand for translation of medical equipment manuals, legal contracts and technical and safety data sheets. “There is a great demand right now for American made services and equipment,” says Ray. “Canada, our closest neighbor, is the No 1 importer of American goods and services. South American, Asian and European clients are also buying US made product so when you sell to a foreign country, all the supporting documentation has to be in the language of the country the product is going to.”

The greatest demand at Localization, LLC Translations Boston are Spanish and French translations. “Which makes sense,” says Ray since Spanish is spoken throughout North and South America and French speaking Canada is only 5 hours away.

When asked about all the available automated translation such as Google Translate and Babel Fish, Mr. Michaels also adds that he doesn’t feel translators and language professionals should be threatened by technological advances.

“Translation industry has evolved into a very diverse industry with services that may not come to mind right away when thinking of translation,” says Ray. “To begin with, the automated translations have a long way to go in terms of accuracy and language grammar. They haven’t yet learned how to decline or conjugate so that’s why I always advise our clients to use these tools for personal needs such as translate an email or sentence or two. Do not use it if the translated document will be published or seen by others. It’s dangerous because you never know what that machine translation can create: it could be offensive and expletive. Companies spend years building their reputation – machine translation can destroy it in seconds. And machine translations would never learn idioms, jokes and the overall spirit of the written text,” adds Ray.

“Let’s not forget,” continues Michaels, “that translation is not the only service that goes into a project: most of our translation projects require formatting, desktop publishing or localization. In addition, some of the clients look to take their message beyond the written word; that’s why Localization, LLC Translations Boston offers such services as transcription of foreign languages, voice over and dubbing.”

About Localization, LLC Translations Boston:

Localization, LLC Translations Boston is a full service translation company providing comprehensive translation, localization and multimedia services in over 50 languages.

With offices in Boston, Massachusetts, Localization, LLC Translations Boston are much honored to provide language services to our clients in Boston, Chicago, Washington D.C., San-Francisco, London, Mexico City and Paris to name a few. More information: http://www.localizationllc.com .

Localization LLC Translations, Boston
25 New Chardon St., No 8084, Boston, MA 02114
617-671-0523; info@localizationllc.com.

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D IF diamonds (perfect color and internally flawless) are exceedingly scarce. Perfectly matched one carat certified AGS ideal diamonds are phenomenally rare. The fact that they are A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds makes them virtually irreplaceable.

Whiteflash has posted an article to their website called The “Perfect” Perfect Pair of Gem Diamonds profiling the pair and providing links to a comprehensive analysis of these world class gem diamonds including AGS Laboratory reports, light performance imagery and pricing.

Debi Wexler, Whiteflash CEO, had this to say about the gems: “By making diamonds of this stature available to a worldwide audience, we underscore the Whiteflash commitment to top quality diamonds and jewelry. This pair of diamonds is among the most perfect ever crafted by man.”

Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE(R) diamonds are well known to diamond connoisseurs across the globe. Exhaustively tested and evaluated, only diamonds with the finest light performance can carry the A CUT ABOVE(R) brand. A comprehensive collection of reports and light performance images are available on all in-house diamonds on the Whiteflash.com website, along with secure encrypted shopping and easy access to their staff of GIA trained diamond consultants and graduate gemologists.

Whiteflash is currently able to ship to seventy two countries worldwide, and glowing testimonials stream in from delighted customers in the US and abroad attesting to their top flight customer service as well as their impeccable products. Diamonds such as these are especially appreciated by Whiteflash customers in Singapore, Hong Kong and China.

For more information about these or other diamonds from their extensive inventories please call toll free 877-612-6770 to speak to a friendly GIA Accredited Jewelry Professional.

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a full scale manufacturing jeweler specializing in Ideal diamond and Fine Bridal Jewelry and stocks the biggest inventory of AGS Certified Ideal Cut Diamond in the world.

The award winning Whiteflash.com website, described by Kiplinger’s Magazine as the ‘Lord of the Online Rings” enables shoppers the world over to view, compare and purchase top quality diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry in a convenient and secure environment.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management.

For more information, log onto www.whiteflash.com or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Private lines are leased point-to-point circuits, which are used for a variety of applications including connecting enterprise locations and backhauling cell towers to mobile switching centers. The new study, “Private Line and Wavelength Services, 2011-2016,” provides an in-depth analysis of the US market, including a study of the transition from frame relay/ATM networking to IP networks and the uplift driven by new video and data applications. Private line revenues will increasingly be driven by data-based cloud computing and the demand for apps.

“The insatiable demand for data has kept the private line market relatively steady over the past five years and we expect this trend to continue,” says Insight Research Director Fran Caulfield. “The need to backhaul data-intensive 4G wireless services and increased local bandwidth for wireline data and video services will sustain the private line segment for the foreseeable future,” Caulfield concluded.

“Private Line and Wavelength Services, 2011-2016″ evaluates the total private line market and segments it by local and long distance private line service revenue, wholesale and retail private line revenue, revenue by type of carrier, revenue by T1, T3 or OC-n circuit class, as well as the number of T1, T3, and OC-n private lines sold. Estimates of wavelength revenues are also provided.

A free report excerpt, table of contents, and ordering information is available online at http://www.insight-corp.com/reports/pl11.asp . The full, 186-page report is available immediately for $4,695 (hard copy). Adobe Acrobat (PDF) report licenses are also offered. Visit our website or call (973) 541-9600 for details.

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Founded in 1853 by Ann Pamela Cunningham, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association is the oldest national historic preservation organization in the United States. Under Ms. Cunningham’s leadership, the Association sought to raise $200,000 in a national appeal to save Washington’s home. Five years later, the Association purchased Mount Vernon from Washington’s great-grandnephew and began to restore it. In 1860, the Association finally opened the estate to the public, and it has remained open as a monument to President Washington ever since.

Today, approximately one million people visit Mount Vernon each year. The mansion, now restored with many of its original furnishings, is open for tours. Guests are free to roam the gardens and grounds, where a variety of original buildings still stand. At the pioneer farm site, as well as at the working blacksmith shop, distillery, and gristmill, visitors to Mount Vernon can get a better sense of Washington’s life as a farmer by seeing important components of his estate operating much as they were when Washington died in 1799. On a hillside overlooking the Potomac, President Washington is buried with his wife Martha and several other family members.

“We appreciate very much that the Gingrich Foundation has set an example for others to follow,” said James C. Rees, president of the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. “Because we don’t receive any government support, we depend upon the generosity of a wide range of patriotic Americans.”

“The Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association has preserved one of America’s historical treasures for more than 150 years,” said Callista Gingrich, president of the Gingrich Foundation. “The Association’s work has helped generations of Americans better understand the Father of Our Country.”

The Mount Vernon Ladies Association cares for President Washington’s home and estate without the use of public funds.

The Gingrich Foundation is a domestic non-profit corporation founded by Callista and Newt Gingrich to support charitable purposes.

Support the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association today: http://www.mountvernon.org/shop/donation-mount-vernon .

Media Contact:
Ross Worthington
Gingrich Productions
202-375-2034
rworthington@gingrichproductions.com.

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“Our research shows that midsize and large organizations want to better understand, manage, improve and benchmark their training investments,” stated Josh Bersin, Chief Executive Officer and President, Bersin & Associates.

“To help them achieve this, we created the Impact Measurement Framework, which offers a roadmap and set of methodologies for implementing a practical, business-based measurement program for corporate learning. Metrics that Matter(R) offers organizations technology support for implementing this framework, and for ongoing measurement and analysis.”

The Bersin & Associates research bulletin highlights KnowledgeAdvisors’ vital role in the measurement of training and talent development programs by:
* Summarizing critical factors of Metrics that Matter(R) such as standardized smart sheets, benchmarking, and integrations with learning management systems.
* Providing commentary on KnowledgeAdvisors innovative performance solutions which provide high value, low burden measurement programs for leadership development, sales effectiveness, on boarding and other strategic, visible and costly programs.
* Prescribing the use of Metrics that Matter(R) as a single measurement platform for talent development and as a powerful compliment to a learning management system for evaluation.
* Emphasizing KnowledgeAdvisors thought leadership in the newly formed Talent Development Reporting Principles (TDRP), a reporting standard for learning and talent development. TDRP emphasizes efficiency, effectiveness and outcome measures which through Metrics that Matter(R) produce automated statements and reports.

Organizations interested in further details about this research can access the complimentary research bulletin found at: http://www.knowledgeadvisors.com/media-research/white-papers/bersin-associates-research-bulletin-knowledgeadvisors-and-metrics-that-matter-a-leading-platform-for-learning-and-talent-measurement/ .

To further supplement this research bulletin, a joint Bersin & Associates and KnowledgeAdvisors webinar is being hosted on February 8th, 12 p.m.-1 p.m. EST. Josh Bersin, CEO of Bersin & Associates, and Kent Barnett, CEO of KnowledgeAdvisors will discuss new and game-changing trends for 2012 in the area of learning measurement.

If you want to know where to focus your investments and energies in the coming year, register today at http://marketing.bersin.com/02_08_12_Webinar.html .

“It’s time to elevate our need for measurement, its current challenges and our integrated solution for learning measurement and talent management, Metrics that Matter(R) to a whole new level! We are grateful to have the leading research and advisory services firm’s support in our messaging and driving initiatives,” said Kent Barnett, Chief Executive Officer, KnowledgeAdvisors.

About KnowledgeAdvisors:

For organizations that utilize learning and development to drive business outcomes, KnowledgeAdvisors offers learning measurement software that improves the effectiveness and business impact of learning. Unlike the standard reporting and dashboard features included in most learning and talent management software, we combine data from multiple enterprise systems with information collected through evaluations and assessments to paint a complete picture of learning and business performance. KnowledgeAdvisors can even benchmark your learning programs against other organizations. For more about KnowledgeAdvisors, visit: www.knowledgeadvisors.com .

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Developed in Backbone’s Steganography Analysis and Research Center (SARC), SAFDB is the world’s largest commercially available hash set exclusive to digital steganography applications.

The database is widely used by U.S. and international government and law enforcement agencies, the intelligence community, and private sector digital forensic examiners and network security professionals to detect digital steganography applications on seized digital media and within inbound and outbound network traffic streams.

Discovery of a steganography application during a digital forensics examination is a strong indication the application has been, or will be, used to conceal evidence of criminal activity. Detecting a steganography application in the inbound network traffic stream is a strong indication an insider will use the application to steal sensitive information.

SAFDB is an integral part of the Steganography Analyzer Artifact Scanner (StegAlyzerAS), a digital forensics application, and the Steganography Analyzer Real-Time Scanner (StegAlyzerRTS), a network security appliance that detects the presence or use of steganography in the inbound and outbound network traffic stream in real-time.

Existing customers may download an updated version of StegAlyzerAS and StegAlyzerRTS that contains SAFDB v3.12 by logging into their account on the SARC Customer Portal at http://www.sarc-wv.com/customer_portal/ .

For additional information about Backbone’s steganalysis tools, please visit the SARC web site or send email to sarc@backbonesecurity.com.

About the SARC:

The SARC was established to create and maintain a national repository of digital steganography applications, fingerprints, and signatures that can be used during forensic examination of seized digital storage media or when monitoring network traffic for malicious insider behavior. The Steganography Application Fingerprint Database (SAFDB) is the world’s largest database exclusive to digital steganography applications. More information: www.sarc-wv.com .

About Backbone Security:

In addition to being the leading provider of digital steganalysis tools, Backbone is a Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Approved Scanning Vendor (ASV) that conducts automated PCI-DSS compliance assessments with their industry leading One-Stop PCI Scan service. Backbone also provides real-time intrusion monitoring, vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, and business continuity and disaster recovery planning services. More information: www.backbonesecurity.com .

Contact: Jim Wingate, Director, SARC and Vice President, Backbone Security
Voice: (304) 366-9161 or (877) 560-SARC, Fax: (304) 366-9163, or E-Mail: jwingate@backbonesecurity.com.

Backbone Security, 42 Mountain Park Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554.

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