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Riverbend Introduces Latest Design Concept for Country-Style Living

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Meridian, ID (PRWEB) May 22, 2012

Riverbend Timber Framing is proud to introduce their latest custom timber frame home design. The Asheville is a 2,825 square foot country-style floor plan designed to fit seamlessly in the Midwest, Carolina Foothills or Texas Prairie. The Asheville concept has plenty of space for outdoor living and room for customization.

Riverbend has been committed for over 30 years, to providing one-of-a kind designs that inspire our customers timber frame homes. The Asheville floor plan concept is the latest in this history of traditional design.

An inward facing garage completes the unique shape of the Asheville with an expansive overhang leading to the main home. Rear, side and entry porches provide additional living space that also connects the home with the surrounding land. A large master suite is separated from the open floor plan of the main level to provide privacy.

The Asheville features 785 square feet of additional bedroom space on the second level, while a loft offers extra space for the inclusion of a library or game room. As a concept created to inspire customers, the Asheville leaves opportunity to plan additional living space above the garage during the design process.

View the latest Riverbend Design Concept, the Asheville Floor Plan at: http://www.riverbendtf.com/floorplans/asheville.html.

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PFB America, a wholly owned subsidiary of PFB Corporation, is the parent company of Riverbend Timber Framing, PrecisionCraft Log and Timber Homes, and Point Zero Homes.

Riverbend is a manufacturer of custom traditional timber frame homes. Using traditional timber frame designs and an integrated energy efficient building system, Riverbends homes are built to last. With 30 years of experience, Riverbend creates inspiring homes that match each clients unique lifestyle, architectural preference and budget.







SD Elements and Veracode’s Partnership will Enable Customers to Code Securely from the Early Stages of Software Development

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Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 12, 2012

SD Elements and Veracode announced a partnership today offering organizations the capability to have securely coded mobile, web, and client applications from the earliest stages of software development.

The partnership will grow from a business arrangement to include two way technical integration with each companys solution. The Secure Application Lifecycle Management (SALM) needs of organizations are increasingly inherent in their everyday life. Compliance (PCI, HIPAA), secure coding, best practices in the software development lifecycle are continually at the forefront of companies mind. This partnership will help our mutual clients create and validate a secure method of eCommerce functions while providing compliance checkmarks.

Our clients consistently tell us that Veracode is a leader in the verification space, which made them a natural fit for partnership said Rohit Sethi, VP of Product Development for SD Elements. Veracodes unique ability to quantify security quality ties in nicely with SD Elements visibility into an applications preventative controls. Together, our clients can make data-driven decisions on application security while integrating security in every phase of software development with unparalleled scalability.

SD Elements recognizes the critical importance of incorporating security as part of application lifecycle management, and its track record for integrating security into the software development process makes the company an attractive partner, said Ed Jennings, executive vice president of sales and marketing of Veracode. Our cloud-based delivery model makes it simple for deployment professionals to upload applications to our service for analysis and we can easily support SD Elements ability to map security to your software development life cycle by providing organizations with a more comprehensive, on-demand application security testing platform.

SD Elements and Veracode have mutual clients who have used both solutions to phenomenal success making the partnership even more compelling and exciting for the future of secure software development.

About SD Elements

SD Elements is a Secure Application Lifecycle Management solution (SALM) that gathers customized, secure application coding knowledge in one place. It is the only Software and Software as a Service of its kind. Development, Architecture, and Security Teams get guidance through contextual code snippets, videos, tutorials and external security industry references before the first key stroke of code is typed. SD Elements prescriptively tells you how to code securely based on your project’s application stack by providing an interactive checklist of secure coding task recommendations, so that by the time your application is ready to be tested for secure coding errors, the testing turns into a validation of already implemented secure coding practices. Scalability and consistency in secure coding practice is realized from design to implementation. SD Elements prescriptively tells you how to implement security controls and transforms your Application Lifecycle Management into Secure Application Lifecycle Management.

For more information, visit http://www.sdelements.com or follow us on Twitter: @sdelements.

About Veracode

Veracode is the only independent provider of cloud-based application intelligence and security verification services. The Veracode platform provides the fastest, most comprehensive solution to improve the security of internally developed, purchased or outsourced software applications and third-party components. By combining patented static, dynamic and manual testing, extensive eLearning capabilities, and advanced application analytics, Veracode enables scalable, policy-driven application risk management programs that help identify and eradicate numerous vulnerabilities by leveraging best-in-class technologies from vulnerability scanning to penetration testing and static code analysis. Veracode delivers unbiased proof of application security to stakeholders across the software supply chain while supporting independent audit and compliance requirements for all applications no matter how they are deployed, via the web, mobile or in the cloud. Veracode works with customers in more than 80 countries worldwide representing Global 2000 brands.

For more information, visit http://www.veracode.com, follow on Twitter: @Veracode or read the Veracode Blog.







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Zvi Or-Bach, CEO of MonolithIC 3D Inc., Selected as Top Embedded Innovator Silicon by Embedded Computing Design Magazine

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) June 13, 2012

Embedded Computing Design announced that MonolithIC 3D Inc.s Founder and CEO, Zvi Or-Bach, has been selected as 2012 Top Embedded Innovator for “breakthrough techniques that enable the fabrication of 3D semiconductor device using conventional fabrication equipment”. The award was announced in the magazines June edition. MonolithIC 3D Inc. was previously chosen as a Finalist of the Best of Semicon West 2011 in recognition of its financial impact on the industry, engineering or scientific achievement, and/or societal impact. Zvi Or-Bach contributed to the invention of the first structured ASIC architecture, the first single via programmable array, and the first laser-based system for one-day gate array customization, was noted in the article.

We are very pleased with the magazine choice of the monolithic 3D for the top innovation in the Silicon category. As dimensional scaling is now at the pivotal point of escalating costs and on chip interconnect delays, there is clear need for innovation, says Or-Bach. We believe that the emerging trend of 3D IC technology and more so the development of monolithic 3D technology will augment dimensional scaling in maintaining and accelerating the historical trend of improvements of electronic products.

MonolithIC 3D has innovated practical technologies to process multiple tiers of circuits with vertical connectivity comparable to horizontal connectivity. The technology utilizes thin layers (

In the next 10 years we expect to see rapid growth in wireless communication, especially in the Internet of Things, says Or-Bach. Some applications will become mission-critical, such as autonomously driven vehicles and accident-avoidance systems. 3D ICs will offer a new architectural paradigm, such as ultra-low-power systems and ultra-high integration, for embedded computing designs.

Zvi has been innovating and creating value for decades, and has stepped it up to another level with his breakthrough contributions to the semiconductor industry through MonolithIC 3D Inc., said Brian Cronquist, VP of Technology & IP at MonolithIC 3D Inc. The monolithic 3D breakthroughs have been applied to memory, such as DRAM and NVRAM, as well as to optoelectronics and eDRAM monolithically integrated with high speed logic.

Zvi Or-Bach is a well-known serial entrepreneur. He founded eASIC in 1999 and served as the company’s CEO for six years. eASIC was funded by leading investors Vinod Khosla and KPCB in three successive rounds. Or-Bach also founded Chip Express in 1989 (recently acquired by Gigoptix) and served as the company’s President and CEO for almost 10 years, bringing the company to $ 40M revenue and to an industry recognition for three consecutive years as a high-tech Fast 50 Company that served over 1000 ASIC designs, including many one-day prototypes and one-week production delivery. In 2009 he founded and incorporated MonolithIC 3D Inc., a company that developed and patented a technology breakthrough for practical monolithic 3D-ICs.

About MonolithIC 3D Inc.

MonolithIC 3D Inc. has more than 50 issued and pending patents on the technology, design and architecture of monolithic 3D-ICs. The company has pioneered single crystal silicon based monolithic 3D-ICs for logic, memory and optoelectronic applications. Its business model involves licensing technology to existing semiconductor manufacturers. Further information about MonolithIC 3D Inc., including detailed technical information, can be found at its website http://www.monolithic3d.com.







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Acquity Group New York Adds Jobs, Moves to New Space

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(PRWEB) June 11, 2012

Acquity Group (NYSE MKT: AQ), a leading global Brand eCommerce and digital marketing company, announced today that it has relocated to a permanent space in New York Citys Flatiron District to accommodate a significant rise in employee headcount as more brands enlist the companys cross-channel expertise. New employees have been added in design, information architecture, digital strategy planning and technology to augment its existing staff, which is now four times the size since the beginning of 2012.

This announcement comes on the heels of Acquity Groups first quarter 2012 earnings report the companys first earnings statement since the successful completion of its IPO in April. Among other results, revenue grew by $ 12.8 million to $ 34.5 million, a year-over-year increase of nearly 60 percent.

Revenue gains were driven by organic growth as a result of continued demand for Acquity Groups services. Earlier this year, the company relocated both its San Francisco and Seattle offices to accommodate demand, and recently launched in the Canadian market with a new office in Ottawa.

Our success is built on a commitment to provide the highest quality brand experience solutions for our clients and their customers, said Andrew Walker, Acquity Group Vice President, Atlantic Territory Practice Lead. Our New York office houses a talented group of individuals who are experts in their field. Their grit and commitment to excellence enable us to add distinct value to clients digital presences a key driver of growth for our organization.

Founded in 2001, Acquity Group has been helping brands leverage the Internet to drive sales and enhance customer loyalty for more than a decade through an innovative mix of powerful technology and creative design known as Brand eCommerce. Although Acquity Group opened its first physical office in New York less than a year ago, the company has maintained a strong presence in this market since its inception, supporting a client base of prominent New York Metropolitan and international organizations, including Saks Fifth Avenue, LOreal, MAC, MetLife, Dun & Bradstreet, New York Philharmonic and Six Flags.

The new space, located on 6th Avenue and 19th Street in the Flatiron District, will support Acquity Groups growing workforce and client roster of major business-to-business and retail brands.

About Acquity Group:

Acquity Group is a leading global Brand eCommerce and digital marketing company, creating award-winning digital experiences for global brands. Our multi-disciplinary approach brings together strategy, design, and technology to create brand-unique experiences that build firm customer relationships. Acquity Group works with leading brands like Adobe, AT&T, General Motors, Motorola, and Saks Fifth Avenue through offices in North America and Asia.







Web Site Design on a Whole New Level

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Greenwich SQ ,Ashburn, VA (PRWEB) June 02, 2012

Being aware that the days of segmented development are over, Ellie Design has recently launched a campaign that might be of a great value for businesses that seek web design and marketing all-in-one. By providing a complete solution for your online presence, theyre ready to substantially cut costs and save valuable time that would otherwise be lost in organizational and synchronicity effort in-between the different stages of development. The company believes that by providing all services at once they ensure long term relationship with their clients, continuous communication and maintenance, as well as adaptability for change.

Ellie Design always produces high quality custom look for all the websites they develop, without the use of predefined templates and standardized looks. Additional to the high level of customization, clients can communicate with specialists at various advanced Search Engine Optimization techniques. Marketing planning and effective strategy goes hand in hand with good web development. This is where the web site actually comes to use, and greater the audience better the result of the investment. Todays competitive environment calls for good planning and involvement. Every step that Ellie Design Company makes towards the completion of a project is vital to the successful elevation of awareness through good marketing planning and strategy.

According to their website, Ellie Design is dedicated to harness the power of the internet to obtain maximum benefit for your business. [] With Ellie Design you can get a step ahead of your associates. Their target group is mainly businesses that might lack quality internet visibility, social media presence, or search engine access. Thanks to their expertise, they were able to reach others, including you and me.

Ellie Design is a company that skilfully works in a wide range of web site design, development and marketing, as well as solutions for architectural and logo design. The group of professionals located in USA, VA, is well suited in understanding and capturing the ideas and visions of their clients. With years of experience and numerous projects behind their backs, Ellie Design Company can be of enormous value for every business that seeks not only quality design solutions, but also customer awareness, brand reinforcement, traffic increase, and Search Engine Optimizations.







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Compact, High-Capacity Links for Less than $2,000 Key to Success of Small Cells

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Seattle,WA (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

Backhaul is crucial to the LTE small-cell business case. Traditional macro-cellular networks are unable to cope with rapid growth in traffic loads and are increasingly congested. Mobile operators agree that in dense urban areas small cells in heterogeneous networks (HetNet) can provide the capacity they need to meet the expectations of their smartphone, tablet and laptop data subscribers.

Yet without high-capacity, ultra-compact, low-cost backhaul to transport this traffic, the small-cell market will struggle to grow, according to a new report from Senza Fili, Backhaul for small cells. Finding the right cost/performance tradeoffs to meet the backhaul challenge.

Backhaul for small cells requires more than just re-purposing existing backhaul solutions. This is a new market for backhaul vendors a big opportunity but also a big challenge as they strive to meet a very different set of requirements from what they are used to in the macro-cellular environment. says Monica Paolini, the reports author. Backhaul products for small cells are not only required to be smaller and cheaper, but they have to operate in more challenging RF environments.

No single solution will suffice, and operators will need to combine line-of-sight (LOS) and non-LOS (NLOS) technologies in their networks to provide the right mix of coverage and capacity, and to support a sustainable and scalable business case. Per-link costs of $ 2,000 with high capacity and extremely compact form factors are needed to close the business case, for both sub-6 GHz licensed and millimeter wave (60 GHz and e-band) spectrum the two bands expected to dominate the small-cell backhaul market.

Based on a financial/TCO model and an extensive set of interviews with mobile operators and vendors, the report examines the tradeoffs in cost and performance that mobile operators face when choosing between LOS and NLOS options, between licensed and license-exempt spectrum, or between point-to-point (PTP) and point-to-multipoint (PMP) architectures, and provides an in-depth review of backhaul vendors plans to provide innovative solutions to this emerging market.

Among the findings of the report:

1. Fiber will be crucial to the success of small cells, but will be mostly used in aggregation points. At a $ 2,500/year lease price, fiber becomes more cost-effective than wireless. But in most markets lease prices are higher than this, and wireless backhaul is expected to be prevalent.

2. Backhaul costs for small-cells account for approximately twice as much of the TCO as they do in the macro-cell layer. This is why backhaul has become a major focus point for mobile operators planning small-cell networks.

3. Integrating backhaul within the small-cell enclosure allows operators to install one piece of equipment instead of two at the small-cell site, and allows operator to reduce their TCO by up to 27%. But it also reduces their flexibility in selecting solutions and vendors.

4. Backhaul sharing among operators is another way to keep small-cell costs down, allowing operators to save up to 20% of their TCO.

The report is available at http://www.senzafiliconsulting.com

Vendors mentioned in the report include Airspan, Alcatel-Lucent, Aviat, BLiNQ, Bluwan, BridgeWave, Cambridge Broadband Networks, Ceragon, DesignArt, Dragonwave, E-Band, Ericsson, Huawei, Intracom, NEC, Nokia-Siemens, Powerwave, Ruckus Wireless, Siklu, Skyfiber, Sub10, Taqua, Ubiquiti.

About Senza Fili

Senza Fili is an analyst and consulting firm that provides advisory services on wireless data technologies and services. At Senza Fili we have in-depth expertise in financial modeling, market forecasts and research, white paper preparation, business plan support, RFP preparation and management, due diligence, and training. We provide a bridge between technologies and services, helping our clients assess established and emerging technologies, leverage these technologies to support new or existing services, and build solid, profitable business models. Independent advice, a strong quantitative backing, and an international perspective are the hallmarks of our work.







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AECOM to design Torontos Air Rail Link spur

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) June 01, 2012

AECOM, a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for private and public sector clients in more than 130 countries around the world, was named lead design subconsultant to a joint venture contracted to design, build, and finance a spur line and passenger station as part of Ontarios Air Rail Link (ARL). The ARL, which is among the provinces most ambitious and highly anticipated transit infrastructure projects, will connect the existing Georgetown GO transit line and link the citys two busiest transportation hubs Union Station downtown and Toronto Pearson International Airport.

Metrolinx, the government agency charged with integrated transportation planning for the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, and Infrastructure Ontario selected the AirLinx Transit Partners consortium for a joint venture contract worth CA$ 129 million (US$ 130.03 million). The spur line will be delivered using Ontarios alternative financing and procurement delivery model, which is managed by Infrastructure Ontario.

As lead designer for the consortium, AECOM will provide expertise in architectural, structural, rail, utility relocation and environmentally sensitive design for the three kilometer (1.8 mile) spur line that will cross above and below major existing access infrastructure. It will also link Metrolinxs GO Transits Kitchener line to Toronto Pearson Terminal 1. The scope of services includes a new elevated guideway and track on high-level bridges and at-grade rail structures; relocating existing utilities; providing provisions for the future electrification of the ARL; and ensuring that construction on airport lands will not interrupt the Greater Toronto Airport Authoritys capital works program.

This win solidifies AECOMs position as a leader in developing transit infrastructure in the Greater Toronto Area, says AECOMs Marko Prgin, P.Eng., project director and vice president of the firms transportation alternative delivery business in Ontario. AECOM will be helping our clients meet the challenges of the project head on, including the demanding construction schedule and the technical complexities of working within airport lands while maintaining uninterrupted operations.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation, and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the worlds built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 130 countries and had revenue of $ 8.2 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2012. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at http://www.aecom.com.







Jackson Family Used Timber Frame Floor Plans for New NC Home

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Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) June 14, 2012

The West Palm Beach family of Steve and Julie Jackson recently built a mountain home, utilizing timber frame floor plans and other customized features supplied by Hearthstone. The Jacksons home is built high in the North Carolina mountains and presents a blend of both mountain-rustic and mountain-elegant architecture, style, and d

Driveway Gate Entry Construction Resources Released on GateCrafters.com for the DIY Consumer

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Odessa, FL (PRWEB) May 30, 2012

With the current immobility of a large number of home owners, improving property value and security is one common outlet for expendable income until the housing market rebounds. A popular project that historically pays off in added resale value is a property entrance remodel. To assist gatecrafters.com has released architect drawings to assist the homeowner with planning and construction.

GateCrafters.com has available professional gate plans for constructing a driveway entrances that are friendly for automatic gates. The plans were professionally drafted by Berlin Architecture of Tampa, Florida. Normally an expensive undertaking, the drafting of plans for a driveway gate entrance and column building, GateCrafters.com is strategically giving these away for free in hopes that as customers build their entryway they will have a gate built through the website and shipped to them.

Anthony Gaeto, President of Gate Crafters, commented on the production of the entrance and column plans, The cost was an easy decision for us. We spend the money once and because of the web the information is available to everyone free forever and gets widely distributed. This helps us in that it makes more people into do it yourselfers. And the more people doing DIY installation the better the chances they will end up our customer at some point because of our support and selection catering to to the DIY customer.

Do It Yourself installation has become a more popular phenomenon with the decline in money able to be pulled from a home’s value for remodels. In previous decades home equity played a big part in financing contractors and specialists. In the current economy many individuals have turned to the web for resources on improving their homes themselves. The driveway gate and automatic gate opener niche is where GateCrafters.com attempts to be a resource for the DIY community.

The architect instructions cover a range of topics such a internal structure of a concrete column. Mounting the gate to make the installation automatic gate accessible. Layout of the entryway and fence line. And column footer construction information.

For additional information contact Bill Anthony at GateCrafters.com.

About GateCrafters.com, inc:

Gate Crafters is a division of Web Direct Brands, Inc., a Florida corporation that owns and manages multiple specialty websites based on in depth end user product knowledge and usage.







Escape The Madness Of The Olympics

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London,UK (PRWEB) June 08, 2012

Quintessentially Travel suggests the top five destinations to visit, hotels to stay at and the many activities to get up to on arrival.

Hotel Arts Barcelona

The city with a beach, Barcelona is the perfect destination to venture to for the weekend. Staying at the trendy Hotel Arts – only 20min away from the airport – offers an attractive pool and is also walking-distance from the beach. Barcelona has so much to offer from a stroll down the Ramblas full of typical tapas restaurants to visiting the beautiful church La Sagrada Familia. In the mood to go out till the early morning? Port Olympic is filled with funky bars and clubs where a great time is guaranteed.

Grace Mykonos

Tired of the typical city life and want to enjoy a beautiful beach, delicious food and stunning views? Then Mykonos is the place to go to top-up that tan! Only 15min away from the airport lies the Grace Mykonos hotel, full of traditional architecture and contemporary design, alongside an infinity pool, king-size sun loungers and an incredible spa. This is the place to really relax.

Bulgari Hotel Milan

Milan is one of the shopping capitals of the world where one can also enjoy the delicious Italian cuisine, the friendly people and visit historic sites. To make a weekend even more special, stay at the sophisticated and stylish Bulgari Hotel located right in the centre of the city, with a gold-tiled swimming pool and a beautiful botanic garden.

W Paris Opera

The popular and stylish W hotel has recently opened a new addition in Paris. Being located right in the centre of the city, and containing a trendy bar and luxurious restaurants, there isnt a better place to stay at when visiting Paris. Promenade down the Champs Elysees before visiting the Eiffel tower or browse through Parisian fashion at the worlds top fashion houses and take in the romantic side of Paris by night. The perfect destination to visit with someone special.

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

20 minutes away from the Istanbul airport and welcoming one with heated infinity out-door and in-door pool, mouth-watering choice of culinary delights and a spa with an authentic Turkish bath is the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel. Whether one wants to go sightseeing, visit the beautiful Mosques, view the stunning architecture or enjoy the city-life by night, Istanbul makes it all possible and is a perfect destination for that weekend-abroad.

For all media enquiries please contact Jenny Graham on E: Jenny(at)Quintessentiallytravel(dot)com / P: +44 (0)845 2246 915 ext 6678

About the Company:

Quintessentially Travel is a sister business of Quintessentially, the leading international luxury lifestyle company. Launched in 2000 as a small London based concierge service, Quintessentially (http://www.quintessentially.com) has experienced a complete transformation in a decade, and currently have offices in over 64 cities around the world. The service provided to their discerning and HNW members is proactive and personalised, catering to every members need, from last minute restaurant bookings, travel arrangements, and access to private parties, as well as fulfilling every unusual request and successfully connecting businesses all over the world. Quintessentially can offer access to the inaccessible and can make the seemingly impossible, possible. In a bid to ensure only the very best service is delivered across the luxury market, Quintessentially has also launched 32 luxury sister businesses comprised of experts in every luxury division. This includes real estate, travel, luxury retail, wine, art, flowers, private aviation and more (http://www.quintessentiallygroup.com).