New York, NY, August 13, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The SML Group (“SML”) known for its range of Brand Identification Labels, has today launched the ViziT™ FT/200 a Bulk Encoder and Box Audit station. For operations that require bulk encoding of RFID tags and where items need to be counted and matched to the SKU when packed into boxes. At Site locations such as shipping/receiving, the FT/200 introduces record speeds and accuracy in bulk item level validation and RFID chip encoding.

The FT/200 incorporates a set of unique Patent Pending features that bring a new dimension to Bulk Encode, Bulk Read applications. The unique features include:

1. A ‘Flexible Tunnel’ which allows for cases of different sizes.

2. A ‘Creep’ function which checks for a 100% Read/Write result and automatically re-adjusts machine parameters according to the environment and product specification until a 100% Read/Write action is achieved. ‘Creep’ eliminates situations where the conveyor travels too fast and tags exit the cage before being fully read or encoded.

3. A ‘FT Conveyor’ function, which eliminates the shrink and reflection effect of metal on the RFID tags and increases the speed at which items are successfully encoded.

4. An ‘Auto Tilt’ mechanism which uses optimal algorithms to ensure that all tags are encoded and read, even when tags are presented to the antennas as ‘edge on’.

5. ‘Emitter Count’ reduces the number of sequenced emissions needed to Read/Write to tags, which results in record through put speeds which can reach as fast as 200 items in around 5 seconds.

“As Retailers continue to roll out RFID into their stores we are looking hard at how these RFID tagged items may bring benefits to the Vendors and Brand Owners who are tagging the products in their Factories and Warehouses,” said Philip Calderbank; SML VP of Global RFID. "With this high speed Bulk Encoder a manufacturer may undertake to do their own In-Plant RFID tag encoding; even when items have already been packed into boxes."

This same unit may be also be used for Bulk reading and validation of items and so can be employed for many functions at shipping and receiving. One key application is to run an automatic ‘Box Audit’ at a shipping station when mixed items are picked and packed into cases. Being able to run a full count of items inside of a box and have this checked and compared to the SKU list will enable 100% audits prior to shipping, while dramatically reducing the time taken as compared to manual Box Audits.

The FT/200 is the first in a new set of ViziT™ solutions that SML is developing in order to compliment the extensive range of RFID tags that are available through our Service Bureau’s around the globe. FT/200 enables the Vendor/Brand Owners to take advantage of the Mass Adoption of RFID that is now happening across the supply chain.”

About SML Group
SML is a global total brand identification solutions provider serving an international clientele consisting of top fashion brands and some of the largest retailers in the world. Its wide range of high quality products includes woven labels, printed fabric labels, EAS, RFID, heat transfer, packaging, specialty trims, printed paper products, etc. With presence in over 30 countries and wholly-owned manufacturing facilities around the world, it is committed to effectively and efficiently serving the worldwide needs of clients and exceeding their expectations in quality, price, service and speed. The SML ViziT™ brand provides for RFID item visibility with EAS-type loss prevention and includes RFID-enabled labels/tickets/hangtags, as well as EPC serial-number chip encoding which is provided through a network of globally located service bureaus. A cloud-based IT data management solution completes the ViziT™ package.

Contact Information:
SML Group Limited
Florence Lo
+1 212 736 8800 (NY) / +852 2699-8082 (HK)
Contact via Email
www.sml.com

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RENO, NV--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Barrett-Jackson, The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™, announced today the winner of the inaugural Barrett-Jackson Cup™ and Ultimate Best of Show, awarded at the first-ever Hot August Nights Auction Presented by Barrett-Jackson. The winning team, vehicle owner George Poteet from Collierville, Tenn, builder Troy Trepanier from Manteno, Il., and Jack Trepanier, general manager of Rad Rides by Troy, were also awarded an LS3 Crate Engine worth $10,000 donated by Chevrolet Performance, and a $20,000 cash prize for their custom 1969 Ford Torino, which Trepanier's father, Jack, accepted on the auction block.

The Torino, which took three years to build, features extensive body modifications and a Ford BOSS 429 engine under the hood. The car was featured in a number of hot rod magazines during the building process, and won the Street Machine of the Year award earlier this year at the Goodguys 2013 AutoCross Finals Shootout in Columbus, Ohio.

During the 27^th annual Hot August Nights, participants in the Downtown Reno Show-n-Shine competed in daily competitions from August 7-9, 2013. The fifteen daily "Best of Show" finalists made it to the finals on Saturday, August 10^th and the winners were announced on the block during the Hot August Nights Auction presented by Barrett-Jackson Auction in Reno Tahoe by Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson, Steve Davis, President of Barrett-Jackson, and Governor of Nevada, Brian Sandoval.

The judges, including Pete Chapouris, Bob Millard and Bobby Alloway, all known for their expertise, experience and prominence in the industry, assessed each vehicle on the sum of its parts, which included body and paint, interior, engine compartment, undercarriage, overall appearance with an emphasis on fit and finish, and degree of difficulty.

"The Barrett-Jackson Cup is meant to be a truly unique award, embodying the best of the best," said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. "It was definitely a tough competition but these three men are true showmen and showcased an impeccable attention to detail with the restoration of this 1969 Ford Torino. We couldn't be happier with the judges' decision."

Of the $40,000 prize purse, the remaining $20,000 was awarded as follows:

• 1^st Runner Up: $10,000 - Ron Cizek, 1940 Ford Coupe
• 2^nd Runner Up: $6,000 - Tom Gloy, 1932 Ford Roadster
• 3^rd Runner Up: $3,000 - Bruce Ricks, 1956 Ford Sunliner Convertible
• 4^th Runner Up: $1,000 - Phil Becker, 1932 Ford 3-Window Coupe

"It was so exciting to be up on the block on Saturday night and award the first-ever Barrett-Jackson Cup as this is something we've been wanting to do for some time now. We were proud to have honored someone so worthy of this recognition and to be able to offer the highest cash prize for a car competition like this in the nation is groundbreaking," said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. "The crowd was electric when the winner was finally revealed and it was rewarding to see so many fans react that way. We're looking forward to bringing the Cup back next year and seeing even more enthusiasts come out to compete."

The awarded LS3 Crate Engine, a brand new high-performance engine from Chevrolet Performance, provides car builders with the feel, performance and reliability of an all-new vehicle. The LS3 has 430 horsepower and is a continuation of the industry-leading V8 engines, setting the new standard in the small block world and breaking new ground for efficiency and performance.

Consignments are now available for Barrett-Jackson's upcoming 6^th Annual Las Vegas event. For more information, please visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com/consign/. For more information about Barrett-Jackson or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.barrett-jackson.com or call (480) 421-6694.

About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company
Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., Barrett-Jackson, the world's leading collector car auction and automotive lifestyle event, specializes in providing products and services to astute classic and collector car owners and automotive enthusiasts around the world. The company produces "The World's Greatest Collector Car Auctions™" in Scottsdale, Ariz., Palm Beach, Fla., Las Vegas, Nev. and Reno Tahoe, Nev., where hundreds of world's most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance offering for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. With an unprecedented expert staff, including Craig Jackson, Steve Davis and Gary Bennett who have over 130 years of combined experience in the automotive field, Barrett-Jackson offers the most diverse and desirable inventory accompanied with trustworthy and transparent customer service. More information about Barrett-Jackson, including details on expanded television coverage on the FOX family of networks, including National Geographic can be found at www.barrett-jackson.com, or by calling (480) 421-6694. 'Like' us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Barrett_Jackson. 

About Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights, a non-profit organization, is the premier classic car event in the world, annually drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators and participants to northern Nevada to revel in nostalgia, enjoy top entertainers from the 50s, 60s and 70s and to participate in a variety of events including Show-n-Shines, controlled cruises and more.

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PIRAEUS, GREECE--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation ("Navios Acquisition") (NYSE: NNA), an owner and operator of tanker vessels, announced today the acquisition and delivery of the Nave Celeste, a 298,717 dwt VLCC, built in 2003 in South Korea, for a purchase price of $35.4 million. The acquisition price was funded from cash on the balance sheet.

The Nave Celeste will be assuming the existing charter of the Shinyo Navigator with a remaining period of 3.3 years and a charter rate of $42,705 (net) per day. Navios Acquisition is assessing market opportunities for the Shinyo Navigator, a 1996-built VLCC with a current value of about $22.0 million.

Impact on Navios Acquisitions 8 5/8% Secured Bond Due 2017
As a result of this transaction, the Shinyo Navigator will be substituted by the Nave Celeste as collateral under the bonds due in 2017, with the net result that additional collateral, estimated at $13.0 million, will be added to the existing collateral package.

Angeliki Frangou, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Navios Acquisition, stated, "We were able to replace an aging vessel with a much younger vessel, having 7 more years of useful life with only nominal additional cost, considering the need for dry docking and the consequential off hire."

Angeliki Frangou continued, "By this transaction, we also added an estimated $13.0 million of additional collateral to the security for our bonds to the benefit of our bondholders."

Fleet Update
Navios Acquisition currently owns 41 vessels: 29 product tankers, 4 chemical tankers and 8 VLCC.

Navios Acquisition has contracted 92.1% and 60.4% of its available days on a charter-out basis for 2013 and 2014, respectively.

The average charter-out period of Navios Acquisition's fleet is 2.4 years.

About Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation
Navios Acquisition (NYSE: NNA) is an owner and operator of tanker vessels focusing in the transportation of petroleum products (clean and dirty) and bulk liquid chemicals. For more information about Navios Acquisition, please visit our website: www.navios-acquisition.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) concerning future events and Navios Acquisition's growth strategy and measures to implement such strategy; including expected vessel acquisitions and entering into further time charters. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "anticipates," "hopes," "estimates," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include comments regarding expected revenues and time charters. Although Navios Acquisition believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of Navios Acquisition. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to changes in tanker industry trends, including charter rates and vessel values and factors affecting vessel supply and demand, competitive factors in the market in which Navios Acquisition operates; Navios Acquisition's ability to maintain or develop new and existing customer relationships, including its ability to enter into charters for its vessels; risks associated with operations outside the United States; and other factors listed from time to time in Navios Acquisition's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Navios Acquisition expressly disclaims any obligations or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in Navios Acquisition's expectations with respect thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.

WILMINGTON, MA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Implant Sciences Corporation (OTCQB: IMSC), a high technology supplier of systems and sensors for homeland security and defense markets, announced today that it sponsored and attended The Global Sports Summit, the first and only private meeting designed for leaders and owners of sports franchises from the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, European Football and other professional sports globally. On August 4^th through 6^th in Aspen, Colorado, Implant Sciences was a Session Host Sponsor where the Company met with the key decision makers and owners of global sports franchises.

"We see a very clear opportunity for our explosives trace detectors to meet the specific needs of security providers for sporting venues and events," stated Implant Sciences' President and CEO, Glenn D. Bolduc. "At the different sports industry related conferences we have attended over the past few months we have provided product demonstrations and been in advanced discussions with the owners and managers of major sports venues and their security providers."

Implant Sciences' QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detectors have already provided fast, effective, user-friendly, radiation-free, non-invasive, and cost-efficient screening at some of the world's largest sporting events including the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the 2011 Summer Universiade Games in Shenzhen, China, and the 2012 Special Olympics in London.

About Implant Sciences

Implant Sciences is the leader in next generation Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) technology. In January 2013, the Company became only the third ETD manufacturer, and the sole American-owned company, to currently have product approval from the US Transportation Security Administration. Implant Sciences has developed proprietary technologies used in its commercial explosives and drugs trace detection systems, which ship to a growing number of locations domestically and internationally. Implant Sciences' QS-H150 handheld explosives trace detector has received Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technology Designation and, in addition to receiving TSA approval for air cargo screening, the Company's QS-B220 has also received a Developmental Testing & Evaluation (DT&E) Designation by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technology Act of 2002 (the SAFETY Act). For further details on the Company and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.implantsciences.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain certain "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks that we will be required to repay all of our indebtedness to our secured lender, DMRJ Group, by March 31, 2014; if we are unable to satisfy our obligations to DMRJ and to raise additional capital to fund operations, DMRJ may seize our assets and our business may fail; we continue to incur substantial operating losses and may never be profitable; our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern; our explosives detection products and technologies (including any new products we may develop) may not be accepted by the Transportation Security Administration or by other U.S. or foreign government and law enforcement agencies or commercial consumers of security products; economic, political and other risks associated with international sales and operations could adversely affect our sales; the risk that liability claims related to our products or our handling of hazardous materials could damage our reputation and have a material adverse effect on our financial results; the risk that our business is subject to intense competition; the risks that our markets are subject to rapid technology change and that our success depends on our ability to develop and introduce new products; the risks that we may not be able to retain our management and key employees or to identify, hire and retain additional personnel as needed; the risks that we may not be able to enforce our patent and other intellectual property rights or operate without infringing on the proprietary rights of others: and other risks and uncertainties described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K. Such statements are based on management's current expectations and assumptions which could differ materially from the forward-looking statements.

For further information, you are encouraged to review Implant Sciences' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended June 30, 2012. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this press release.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA and TEL AVIV, ISRAEL--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Cyvera Ltd., the company that provides cyber defense solutions to stop zero-day attacks, has raised $11M in venture capital funding. The funding was led by Battery Ventures. Serial entrepreneurs Prof. Ehud Weinstein and Dr. Ofir Shalvi joined the round as well. The previous round was led by SF-based VC, Blumberg Capital.

"Cyber attacks that are not yet known pose the biggest threat to national, corporate and personal security. Cyvera's approach to preventing these attacks is truly innovative, born from the deep expertise of the founding team," said Itzik Parnafes, general partner at Battery Ventures. Cyvera's founders Uri Alter, Netanel Davidi and Moshe Ben Abu, and Chief Scientist Gal Badishi (Phd), have spent their careers in cyber security and computer forensics, including corporate security, master hacker research, and both proactive and defensive management roles within the Israeli Intelligence.

Cyvera is preventing yet-to-be-identified cyber threats uniquely by obstructing the path upon which the attack is being launched and not enabling the attackers to utilize their "toolboxes." The system takes aim at the two most common (and severe) vectors of malware injection by blocking any attempt to exploit software vulnerabilities or any attempt to utilize social engineering tactics that prompt the user to run executable malicious files.

Cyvera's flagship product, the Cyvera TRAPS (Targeted Remote Attack Prevention System), is a client-based platform. It consists of endpoint agents and a centralized Management and Report Center. The agents lay traps and sets barriers across every conceivable path that an attack could take and conduct random action to deceive the attacker. In addition to stopping an attack and preventing any malicious activity before it occurs, Cyvera has also developed Reflector. Reflector is an isolated environment for post-prevention study and deep analysis of the obstructed attack, based on the forensics evidence collected in the process of prevention. Cyvera's cyber defense solutions currently work on all types of Windows-based end point and server systems and on top of any platform (whether physical or virtual machine, terminal sessions or thin clients). Additional operating system support is in development and will be released later this year.

"We don't know what the attack will look like, and we don't even try to, because we understand it is impossible to predict. But we do know every single technique a perpetrator must use to successfully launch an attack. Often these techniques are concealed in innocent looking files like documents, presentations, web links, images and more," explains Netanel Davidi, Co-CEO of Cyvera. "With this knowledge we are able to stop the attack in its tracks at a very early stage and by doing so can help our customers evade the effects of zero-day attacks or known attacks on unpatched computers."

The Cyvera TRAPS has been deployed, and has successfully prevented targeted attacks, primarily in finance, energy, chemicals, legal, hi-tech and other sectors that operate critical infrastructure or keep sensitive data. One of Cyvera's customers that agreed to reveal a sophisticated attack prevention is Haifa-Group, a multinational corporation and leader in chemicals, agricultural fertilizer and growing technologies. At Haifa Group, Cyvera obstructed a highly sophisticated attack before any damage occurred. The early prevention enabled a deep investigation of the attack which led to the identification of the "contractor" who engaged the attack against Haifa Group and several other similar companies.

Cyvera's new funding will be used to expand business and sales operations in the US and to further develop its cyber defense solutions. In particular, Cyvera will focus on the finance sector, as well as healthcare, critical infrastructure and the federal market. Cyvera was recently named a partner in McAfee's Security Innovation Alliance (SIA), a technology partnering program created to accelerate the development of interoperable security products and to simplify the integration of these products within complex customer environments. In addition, the company recently opened its San Francisco office.

"As our first US customers begin to deploy solutions, we are excited to be on the ground to work closely with them to integrate Cyvera's new layer of protection seamlessly into their current strategies," said Uri Alter, Co-CEO of Cyvera. "Being part of McAfee's Security Innovation Alliance enables us to speed integration in complicated environments that are McAfee-based and we are very pleased to be part of it."

According to the Ponemon Institute, a cybersecurity think tank, cyber-attacks increased by 42% in 2012. The surveyed companies experienced about two successful attacks per week; and, on average, cybercrime cost them $8.9 million a year, with information theft representing the highest external cost.

About Cyvera
Cyvera is winning the fight against cybercrime by stopping unknown, zero-day attacks before they can unleash malicious, harmful activity. It has prevented every zero-day attack since first launching its cyber defense platform in March 2012 and has been recognized as a Gartner Cool Vendor. Cyvera's mission is to develop cyber defense solutions that eliminate fear, enabling organizations to operate freely and securely. For more information visit www.cyvera.com.

RESTON, VA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Smartronix announced today that it hired Mr. Rick Kelley as Director of Technology. In his new role, Mr. Kelley will manage a growing team of Cloud Solution Architects and guide the development and implementation of large-scale enterprise Cloud solutions.

Mr. Kelley brings nearly 20 years of experience designing and architecting technology solutions that solve tough business problems and drive business efficiencies. He comes to Smartronix from Digicon, where as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) he managed a portfolio of enterprise solutions for Government agencies focused on emerging technologies to optimize Cloud services, cyber security, bioinformatics, and green technologies. Previously, he served as Chief Architect leading strategic initiatives for various Government agencies, including the United States Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, and Federal Aviation Administration.

"Rick will be an immediate asset to our team. His background as an innovator and technology leader will be key to helping us scale our Cloud computing practice and enhance our portfolio of Cloud managed services," states Smartronix Executive Vice President and CTO, Robert Groat.

Smartronix, Inc. is a global leader in delivering innovative, secure, and agile technology solutions. The Hollywood, MD, based company specializes in cyber security, health IT, network operations, mission-focused engineering, big data, mobile applications, and industry-leading Cloud technologies. Smartronix has delivered landmark, award-winning solutions such as Treasury.gov and Recovery.gov, and the first Federal Web properties hosted on the public Cloud. Additionally, the company was recognized as the Best Technology Consulting Firm to Work For by Vault, an Employer of Choice by Northern Virginia Family Service, and ranked as one of the nation's fastest-growing companies by multiple sources. Smartronix is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and an Amazon Web Services Premier Consulting Partner.

TEWKSBURY, MA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Omnify Software, a leading provider of web-based Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for discrete manufacturers, today announces the availability of a new study from LNS Research, An Enterprise Approach to Quality for SMB Discrete Manufacturers. Based on a survey of over 400 small to midsized (SMB) discrete manufacturers, this report aims to educate executives on leveraging PLM for the management of quality processes.

Many SMB discrete manufacturers with complex products and processes have made investments in Product Lifecycle Management. The report reveals that it is often strategically optimal to leverage PLM for the management of quality rather than investing in an entirely new quality solution. Market leaders are rolling out Enterprise Quality Management Software (EQMS) functionalities as an extension of a mature and uniform existing PLM platform. In this respect, organizations are able to build upon strengths that have brought success in the past.

"By using PLM as a platform for delivering EQMS, market leaders are developing a unified information management system for managing quality that connects a number of data sources and applications, bypassing the traditional roadblocks of disparate solutions," stated Matthew Littlefield, President and Principal Analyst for LNS Research. "In addition, since the PLM process begins with a product idea, implementing a quality solution at this time is imperative for business performance as it can capture quality issues and resolve them far before they reach the customer."

Omnify Software validates the research findings by delivering quality management as part of the Empower PLM platform. "One of the key reasons we selected Omnify Software was the fact that change control and quality management were rolled into one system," stated Tony Batt, Quality Manager for EST Analytical. "We have been able to standardize business processes and centralize the management of documents, revision control and CAPAs in order to deliver consistent product to our customers and meet ISO compliance."

"We have been delivering quality management as part of our Empower PLM solution for a number of years and customers like EST Analytical realize the advantages," stated Chuck Cimalore, CTO for Omnify Software. "As stated in the study, not only does leveraging PLM to manage quality processes provide engineers with direct access to customer feedback to help make better design choices, it also gives quality visibility into the design process in order to catch issues before products are built. We chose to underwrite this report with LNS as both parties believe that this report and approach can help manufacturers produce higher quality products, gain a significant competitive advantage, and meet their overall quality objectives."

Download a complimentary copy of the LNS Report by clicking here.

About Omnify Software
Omnify Software, the leading provider of business-ready Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, helps OEMs shorten development cycles, accelerate product innovation and improve bottom-line profitability. Omnify's commitment to customer success has resulted in a unique solution that is quick to implement, easy to use, and provides an open integration platform built on the Microsoft .NET Framework. Omnify is well-known for superior customer service, delivering outstanding training, development and support with a team of experienced technology professionals. For more information about Omnify Software Product Lifecycle Management, please call 978-988-3800, email info@omnifysoft.com or visit www.omnifysoft.com, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube; or subscribe to the Omnify Software RSS Feed.

"Omnify" is a registered trademark of Omnify Software. Any trade, product or service name referenced in this document using the name "Omnify" is a trademark and/or property of Omnify Software. All other trade, product, or service names referenced in this release may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Uniquify (www.uniquify.com) today signed a multi-year agreement with HashFast Technologies to design and provide silicon fabrication services for a new generation of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs) expected to dramatically increase hashing speed for Bitcoin miners.

Under terms of the agreement, HashFast Technologies, a pioneer in custom designs of ASIC chips for cryptographic hashing, will use Uniquify's technology for the production of ASIC chips for cryptographic hashing.

The strategic partnership between HashFast and Uniquify, a leading high-performance semiconductor intellectual property (IP) and system-on-chip (SoC) design, integration and manufacturing services supplier, is poised to move HashFast to the forefront of the cryptographic hashing industry.

"Bitcoin mining is a fast-moving and highly competitive market," says Simon Barber, HashFast founder and chief technology officer. "We chose Uniquify because we needed a partner who could produce the highest quality chip design, and get us to tape-out in record time."

HashFast Technologies will announce auctions and specifications of the new chip over the next several weeks, marking the beginning of a new wave of hashing that will allow Bitcoin miners to work at dramatically faster speeds.

"The HashFast chip will give Bitcoin miners significant advantages in both speed and resources," remarks Josh Lee, Uniquify's chief executive officer. "We're delighted to work with HashFast and look forward to its entry into the market."

About HashFast Technologies
HashFast Technologies is a fabless semiconductor manufacturer specializing in extreme performance cryptographic ASICs. San Francisco-based HashFast was founded in 2013 by Simon Barber and Eduardo de Castro. HashFast completed its first funding round in July 2013. More details can be found at: www.HashFast.com.

About Uniquify
Headquartered in San Jose, Calif., Uniquify is a privately held, rapidly growing system-on-chip (SoC) design, integration and manufacturing services supplier, and innovative developer and provider of high-performance semiconductor IP. Its "ideas2silicon" services range from spec development and front-end design through physical design and delivery of packaged, tested chips. Uniquify's headquarters and primary design center is in San Jose with additional design teams in Pune, India, and Seoul, Korea. With more than 100 employees, Uniquify offers 65-, 40- and 28-nanometer SoC design expertise, integration and manufacturing services and high-performance IP to leading semiconductor and system companies worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.uniquify.com.

ideas2silicon is a trademark of Uniquify. Uniquify acknowledges trademarks or registered trademarks of other organizations for their respective products and services.

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - TWD & Associates, Inc. (TWD), a communication and collaboration solutions provider for the public sector, today announced it will support the Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA as a subcontractor to the Karcher Group. TWD was awarded a subcontract to provide audio, video and control systems for over 130 classrooms, conference rooms and auditoriums. This includes providing audio/visual installations and control programming to the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

"We are proud to deliver communications services to the National Museum for the Marine Corps, Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Training Command and Marine Corps Base Quantico," said Larry Besterman, President and CEO, TWD. "This effort will empower those on base to connect and collaborate to improve mission performance."

As part of the contract, TWD will provide onsite maintenance, repair services, equipment installation and engineering support services. The services will deliver uninterrupted audio/video/control system operation in all classrooms, conference rooms and auditoriums located at the Marine Corps Base Quantico. In addition, TWD will ensure that all of the audio/visual exhibits located within the National Museum of the Marine Corps function properly.

"TWD's heritage is built on government service," said Chris Karcher, President of the Karcher Group. "Their deep knowledge of military communications needs and extensive experience makes them the perfect complement to our team at Marine Corps Base Quantico."

About Karcher Group
For over 20 years, Karcher Group, has focused on creating solutions that fulfill clients' specific requirements. Each design we create, install and maintain is the result of working closely with our client, listening to their needs and surveying the environment for the AV Architectural Network. This results in our clients receiving audio, video and control facilities that meet and excel their needs. Karcher Group specializes in assisting government and private organizations audio visual architecture. For more information visit: www.karchergroup.com.

About TWD & Associates, Inc.
For 20 years, TWD & Associates, Inc. (TWD) has built and maintained communication and collaboration solutions for executive-level, national security-focused organizations. The Arlington, VA-based company employs highly-certified technical experts to offer cost-effective solutions that meet mission requirements. For additional information on TWD, please visit www.twd.com.

ALAMEDA, CA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Verific Design Automation (www.verific.com), provider of SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL parsers, today announced that Tabula (www.tabula.com) has added Verific's SystemVerilog parser as front-end support to version 2.7.1 of its Stylus® compiler.

Tabula, advancing high-performance programmable logic solutions for network infrastructure systems, announced that its recently released version of the Stylus compiler can process code written with SystemVerilog syntax through the use of the SystemVerilog parser.

"Verific's SystemVerilog and VHDL parsers are among the best architected and implemented software packages in EDA," says Karen Pieper, Tabula's director of software, who has extensive experience parsing Verilog and VHDL. "Our upgrade from Verilog to SystemVerilog went extremely smoothly."

Rob Dekker, Verific's founder and chief technology officer, expressed his congratulations to Tabula on adding SystemVerilog support to the Stylus compiler and remarks, "Over the years, we have developed a close working relationship with Tabula that we value."

"Through our successful and longstanding partnership with Verific, we were able to offer SystemVerilog functionality and support to our customers quickly," adds Steffan Rochel, vice president of software development at Tabula. "Verific's R&D team operates as a seamless extension of our own team and through our combined level of expertise, we will continue to deliver breakthrough products to our customers."

Verific's software serves as the front end to a wide range of EDA and field programmable gate array (FPGA) tools for analysis, simulation, verification, synthesis, emulation and test of register transfer level (RTL) designs. Verific's Parser Platform includes support for SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL and UPF, and provides C++ and Perl application programming interfaces (APIs). Verific's software is distributed as C++ source code and compiles on all 32- and 64-bit Unix, Linux and Windows operating systems.

About Verific Design Automation
Verific Design Automation, with offices in Alameda, Calif., and Kolkata, India, provides parsers and elaborators for SystemVerilog, Verilog and VHDL. Verific's software is used worldwide by the EDA and semiconductor community in synthesis, simulation, formal verification, emulation, debugging, virtual prototyping, and design-for-test applications, which combined have shipped more than 40,000 copies. Corporate headquarters is located at: 1516 Oak Street, Suite 115, Alameda, Calif. 94501. Telephone: (510) 522-1555. Facsimile number: (510) 522-1553. Email: info@verific.com. Website: www.verific.com. Follow Verific on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Verific-Design-Automation/100448363329771.

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PENNSAUKEN, NJ--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) -  Lattice Incorporated (OTCQB: LTTC) ("Lattice" or the "Company"), a provider of advanced information and communications technology solutions to customers globally, will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013. CEO Paul Burgess and CFO Joseph Noto will participate in the call, which is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern time (1:15 p.m. Pacific time).

To participate in the call, please dial (877) 941-1429, or (480) 629-9665 for international calls, approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. Interested parties can also listen via a live Internet webcast, which can be found via the Company's website at http://www.latticeinc.com, or alternately at http://ViaVid.net.

A replay of the call will be available for two weeks from 7:15 p.m. ET on August 14, 2013, until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 28, 2013. The number for the replay is (877) 870-5176, or (858) 384-5517 for international calls; the passcode for the replay is 4635786. In addition, a recording of the call will be available via the Company's website at http://www.latticeinc.com for one year.

About Lattice Incorporated

Lattice Incorporated provides advanced information and communications technology solutions to customers globally. The Company's innovative, cost-effective solutions leverage its proprietary Nexus platform, a real-time transaction processing engine, to develop and deliver customized cloud-based software applications with military-grade security for markets that require highly secure solutions. For more information, visit http://www.latticeinc.com.

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YORBA LINDA, CA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Sabtech, an established leader in the design, manufacture and support of tactical data communications solutions for military and government agencies, today announced that it has signed on distributor, RECAB, to represent its products in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark due to the increased demand for Sabtech's products in the Nordic region. RECAB provides embedded solutions for defense, industrial and IT markets and will distribute Sabtech's full line of Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) interface boards, rugged computer systems and test equipment for military C5ISR and industrial applications.

Through RECAB's technical and integration expertise, it offers customers COTS and custom solutions from global manufacturers that reduce risk, development costs and time to market. Delivering embedded solutions since 1996, RECAB, headquartered in Sweden, is a leader in delivering solutions for the most demanding of applications.

"We're pleased to have RECAB represent our solution portfolio in the growing Nordic region," said Yusuf Sabadia, European Business Development Director for Sabtech. "RECAB's technical expertise in embedded systems for the military and industrial markets makes them an ideal partner for Sabtech. We share the same values of providing high quality products and solutions, customer support and excellent pre-sales and post-sales consultation and services."

"Sabtech is a world class provider of specialized communications solutions for the global defense market," said Michael Ullskog, Sales Director, RECAB. "As such, we are very happy to engage in a close partnership with such a proven vendor of robust solutions, and have already engaged in common customer projects using our Team Play spirit. We are glad to offer the Sabtech portfolio and special competence to further customers in the Nordic."

In addition to Sabtech's leadership and technology success for the U.S. military, the company's hardware and software solutions are well designed for the rigorous demands of industrial applications such as factory automation, oil and gas platforms and other applications where sharing data reliably and securely is required -- especially to and from remote locations.

For more information on Sabtech's innovative military communication system solutions, visit www.sabtech.com or call 714-692-3800.

ABOUT RECAB
RECAB is a privately owned company that provides high end standard embedded computers and Custom Off the Shelf (COTS) solutions to demanding OEM's in the Nordic market.

Founded in 1996, RECAB is a rapidly growing company, with sales of approximately 70 MSEK during the latest Fiscal year ending in in June 2011.

RECAB has offices in Sweden (Skarpnäck/Stockholm and Gothenburg), Norway (Hamar and Olso) and Denmark (Copenhagen).

Traditionally customers choose between standard COTS or full custom solutions. By reusing existing platforms and building blocks from global manufacturers, RECAB enhances them to perfectly fit the customer's application. By this, customers now reduce risk, time-to-market and save development and consultancy costs. RECAB is ISO 9001 certified and has logistics and integration centers across the Nordic that are fully equipped to handle complex integration and testing of computer solutions.

ABOUT SABTECH INDUSTRIES
Headquartered in Yorba Linda, California, Sabtech excels in the design, manufacture, marketing and support of specialty data communications solutions for military and government agencies as well as for industrial applications. For more than 30 years, Sabtech has successfully fulfilled a significant role in the defense of the United States and its allies by supplying innovative, highly reliable COTS products, including specialized interface boards, rugged computer systems, test equipment, and professional services for major combat and C5ISR systems worldwide. Sabtech's comprehensive selection of boards, systems and software enable governments worldwide to maximize their resources as they work with today's complex systems.

LA JOLLA, CA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Blue Sky Network, a leading supplier of satellite tracking and communication solutions for aviation, land and marine use, today announced that its New SkyRouter cloud-based web portal and its D1000 Series has been selected by Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated (NASDAQ: EAC). New SkyRouter provides comprehensive satellite tracking, and when used in combination with Blue Sky Network's leading D1000 Automated Flight Following (AFF) compliant tracking hardware, it provides Erickson assets with near real-time data while on location, and enhanced situational awareness and fire retardant usage. With Blue Sky Network, Erickson is benefiting from increased efficiency, safety, and two-way communication around the world.

"Blue Sky Network's satellite tracking solution enables crucial communication with our pilots and aircraft in remote areas. Communication is constant and uninterrupted, an essential feature during firefighting operations," said Erickson Marketing Communications Manager Brian Carlson. "We selected Blue Sky Network because they provide superior reliability and coverage for our fleets, and enable us to differentiate our operations during critical missions such as aerial firefighting."

Erickson has become a leading, and rapidly growing, global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of end markets, including firefighting. The company acquired Evergreen Helicopters, Inc., a diversified global provider of cargo and personnel air transport services to government and commercial customers. By leveraging tools like Blue Sky Network's New Sky Router and D1000 Series tracking hardware, the company benefits from features like satellite tracking and M2M communication to help ensure fires are extinguished efficiently. Erickson has deployed aerial firefighting resources worldwide in areas like Australia, Italy, Greece, and the southwestern United States.

To support Erickson, Blue Sky Network's D1000 Series contains a RS232 port that enables the collection of intelligent asset data, such as the amount of fire retardant being dropped on fires, from external sensors. When paired with the ACH1000, the D1000 Series provides the ability to make voice calls and the benefit of two-way messaging between aircraft and command centers. With New Sky Router, the D1000 Series allows fleet managers to maintain, view and communicate with multiple assets simultaneously on a single map from a centralized command center.

"We maintain a strong commit to the aviation industry and continue to enhance our offerings in cockpit with M2M asset intelligence," said Jon Gilbert, CEO and founder of Blue Sky Network. "Our longstanding relationship with Erickson and the continued incorporation of our solutions into their fleets is a testament to industry adoption of compelling features that enhance fleet operations and our ability to support critical missions like aerial firefighting."

For more information on Blue Sky Network's products, please visit: www.blueskynetwork.com.

About Blue Sky Network:
Blue Sky Network is a principal supplier of satellite tracking and communication solutions for the aviation, land mobile and marine industries. Our solutions leverage the power of the Iridium satellite network to deliver reliable GPS tracking, voice, two-way messaging, and asset monitoring for improved fleet management. Blue Sky Network's leading fleet management web portal, New SkyRouter, is a comprehensive cloud-based solution designed to support multi-asset types working seamlessly with Blue Sky Network's advanced tracking hardware. Blue Sky Network has also pioneered advanced technologies, such as dual-mode tracking solutions (GSM-cellular and Iridium-Satellite) and HawkEyeLink, which provides a Bluetooth interface for smartphones and tablets in the cockpit to communicate over the Iridium network. Founded in 2001, Blue Sky Network is headquartered in La Jolla, California with customers and distributors worldwide. For more information about our company and solutions, visit the Blue Sky Network website at www.blueskynetwork.com.

About Erickson Air-Crane:
Erickson Air-Crane Incorporated is a leading global provider of aviation services to a diverse mix of commercial and government customers. The Company currently operates a diverse fleet of 85 rotary-wing and fixed wing aircraft, including a fleet of 20 heavy-lift S-64 Aircranes. This fleet supports a wide and worldwide variety of government and commercial customers, across a broad range of aerial services, including critical supply and logistics for deployed military forces, humanitarian relief, firefighting, timber harvesting, infrastructure construction, and crewing. The Company also maintains a vertical manufacturing capability for the S-64 Aircrane, related components, and other aftermarket support and maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the Aircrane and other aircraft.

Founded in 1971, Erickson Air-Crane is headquartered in Portland, Oregon and maintains facilities and operations in North America, South America, the Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit www.ericksonaircrane.com.

FALL RIVER, MA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Rex-Cut Abrasives offers a full line of abrasive grinding wheels that grind fast to reduce discoloration and warpage on stainless steel while eliminating chatter.

Rex-Cut® Sigma Green Premium Grinding Wheels feature proprietary construction which provides rapid stock removal and leaves a nice finish; especially on 304 stainless steel where these 36 grit discs produce a 100 RA finish. Featuring smooth, chatter-free performance to help reduce operator fatigue, these grinding wheels are available in 4", 4-1/2", 5", and 7" sizes, with and without hubs, and optional 5/8-11 throw-away adapters.

Virtually iron-free, Rex-Cut^® Sigma Green Premium Grinding Wheels contain only 0.035% iron, with less than 0.1% or iron, chlorine, and sulfur combined. Designed for use with right angle grinders, they provide 50% faster cutting than aluminum oxide and 20% cooler cutting, claims the firm. The 4-1/2" wheel is also offered in 46- and 60-grit versions.

Rex-Cut^® Sigma Green Premium Grinding Wheels are priced from $ 3.43 (list) each, depending upon size and quantity; with most sizes in-stock for immediate delivery. Samples and price quotations are available on request.

About Rex-Cut Abrasives

Rex-Cut Products, Inc. is the oldest manufacturer of cotton fiber abrasive grinding and finishing products in the world. Since the early 1920s, they have been manufacturing a non-woven cotton fabric that is impregnated with abrasive grit and then pressed and formed into various shapes. These specialty abrasive products constantly reveal fresh abrasives as they work.

In 2008, Rex-Cut became 100% owned by its employees, a loyal team of local folks who have a true interest in the continued success of the company. Rex-Cut offers a broad line of reinforced nonwoven cotton fiber specialty abrasive products for a wide range of grinding, deburring, blending, and finishing operations on stainless steel, exotic alloys, aluminum other metals, fiberglass and certain composites.

SACRAMENTO, CA--(Marketwired - August 13, 2013) - Stevia First Corp. (OTCQB: STVF) ("Stevia First" or the "Company"), an early-stage agribusiness based in California's Central Valley and focused on the industrial scale production of stevia, is building support and acceptance for stevia by broadening its involvement within the USDA's IR-4 Program and helping provide domestic stevia growers with tools for long-term, reliable stevia leaf production.

In May 2013, the herbicides Envoy (Clethodim), Dual Magnum (S-Metolachlor) and Prowl H₂0 (Pendimethalin), which are widely used in the United States, have received commercial and manufacturer support to be elevated to high priority status in the Western Region's IR-4 Program. This important prioritization change was enabled by Stevia First Corp. acting in concert with researchers from the USDA, UC Davis, and North Carolina State University.

Currently, farmers in the U.S. interested in stevia must pursue use-exemptions for products intended for other crops, which are often difficult to acquire due to a rigorous justification process. Stevia First together with its partners, are leading the growing U.S-based stevia industry by generating the necessary crop safety data to support the development of pesticide regulation and best management practices for both organic and conventional production. The advancement of Envoy (Clethodim), Dual Magnum (S-Metolachlor), and Prowl H₂0 (Pendimethalin) in the IR-4 program is an important step in providing stevia growers with safe, reliable, and effective tools that enable long-term domestic stevia leaf production.

Stevia First Corp. is currently pursuing California grown stevia leaf to be used in its efforts to modernize the stevia supply chain and as feedstock for its breakthrough fermentation methods. Fermentation-based stevia production methods may bypass or greatly diminish the need for stevia leaf production, which by some estimates accounts for 70% or more of the total costs of traditional stevia extract production.

"The USDA's prioritization of these tools is another meaningful step towards ensuring a robust supply of locally-grown stevia leaf," said Robert Brooke, CEO of Stevia First. "We are excited to catalyze these efforts, which align with our long-term interests and could improve the economics of stevia extract production."

About Stevia First Corp. (OTCQB: STVF)
Stevia First Corp. is seeking to establish a vertically-integrated enterprise in the U.S. that uses technological expertise in fermentation-based stevia production and improves upon traditional stevia farming and processing methods. Stevia First's U.S. operations are located in the heart of California's Central Valley, one of the world's most productive agricultural regions. For more information visit: www.steviafirst.com.

About the Stevia Industry
The market for all-natural, zero-calorie stevia sweeteners is expanding rapidly. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates stevia intake could eventually replace 20-30% of all dietary sweeteners. The total global sweetener market was estimated at $58.3 billion in 2010. For more information visit: www.steviafirst.com.

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Hatfield, PA, August 14, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) will feature materials testing, nondestructive testing, dimensional inspection, welder and procedure qualification, failure analysis and calibration services in Booth #237 at the Mid-Atlantic Design-2-Part Show. The Show will be held on September 25th and 26th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA.

The Design-2-Part Show is the largest design & contract manufacturing show in the mid-Atlantic region. Engineers and product manufacturers rely on the Design-2-Part Show to find the best custom components, parts and manufacturing services such as materials testing and calibration.

As a Nadcap and A2LA accredited nondestructive and materials testing specialist, Laboratory Testing Inc. provides businesses with required information in a Certified Material Test Report about material properties, characteristics, composition, defects or susceptibility to corrosion. The testing laboratory also utilizes materials and nondestructive testing services to perform Welder and Procedure Qualification and to address material or product failure during a root cause failure analysis.

LTI’s full-service Metrology Lab performs A2LA accredited dimensional inspection and calibration services. Surface and specialty features on machined products and parts are inspected using video and contact CMMs (coordinate measuring machines). The laboratory provides NIST-traceable dimensional, pressure, force, torque, electrical, temperature, mass, vacuum and on-site calibration services for hand tools, gages, standards, surface plates, optical comparators, hardness testers, balances and other instruments used for precision measurement.

Nadcap and A2LA accredited services performed at Laboratory Testing Inc. are performed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 and comply with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Company literature and LTI employees will be available during the Design-2-Part Show to provide additional information on services, accreditations and pricing.

About Laboratory Testing Inc. - Laboratory Testing Inc. (LTI) is an independent, accredited testing and metrology laboratory in business since 1984. The company specializes in metals and plastics testing, material analysis, nondestructive testing, failure analysis, calibration services, dimensional inspection, specimen machining and certified reporting of results. The lab is accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by PRI/Nadcap and A2LA, which complies with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Testing services include mechanical testing, chemical analysis, metallurgical testing, corrosion analysis and nondestructive testing such as ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, X-ray inspection, visual inspection and hydrostatic pressure testing. Chemistry services are available for metals, powdered metals, ores, ferroalloys, composites, ceramics and plastics. The company’s metrology division performs dimensional inspection and dimensional, pressure, force, torque, electrical, temperature, mass and vacuum calibration services traceable to NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology). Field calibration, repairs, new instruments and replacement parts are provided. Information on LTI services and accreditations is available at www.labtesting.com, sales@labtesting.com or 800-219-9095.

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Laboratory Testing Inc.
Sharon Bentzley
215-716-7398
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www.labtesting.com

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San Jose, CA, August 14, 2013 --(PR.com)-- Geometrics and Sierra Romeo are now offering a novel person-borne IED and weapon monitoring and interdiction system aimed primarily for public and facility security. The sensors comprise high performance magnetometers plus additional sensors to limit false positive events (detecting an alarm situation when none exists). Applicable to screening of public sites including transportation, national monuments, polling stations, sporting events, military installations and border crossings, the device enables local law enforcement groups to receive warning of the motion of weapons or explosive devices.

The Rogue Detection System (RDS) relies on field proven high sensitivity magnetic sensing equipment that has been deployed in military situations to interdict person-borne IED’s. The system is deployed in common public containers such as road blocks or flower pots to be unobtrusive and undetectable from those being scanned. IED’s most commonly contain ball bearings, nails, or other iron objects which cannot be shielded from the detection mechanism. Weapons in general contain ferrous material which cannot be shielded. Adjustable threshold settings allow such items as keys or cell phones to pass the detection area without alarm while weapons set alarm conditions. A wireless sensor option is available.

RDS is being sold in both the US and other countries including areas where IED’s have been an issue of public security. No Export License is required. Visit the http://rds.geometrics.com site for more information and a video describing the operation and setup of the RDS system. Contact magsales@geometrics.com for system options and a quotation.

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Geometrics Inc
Ross Johnson
408-954-0522
Contact via Email
www.geometrics.com
http://rds.geometrics.com

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St. Louis, MO, August 14, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center’s "Conversations" series, sponsored by Boeing, will continue on Thursday, August 29, 2013 with a reception at 5:15 p.m. and the program at 6:00 p.m. at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, 975 N. Warson Road. The program will feature Dr. Jim Carrington, President of the Danforth Center; and Dr. Tom Adams, Vice President of Chemistry Technology at Monsanto.

For over a decade, new technologies like RNA silencing have been used to discover and investigate plant traits to improve crops. RNA silencing is a powerful tool within the plant scientist's toolkit to understand how plants resist pests and diseases, find treatments and possible cures, and how plants produce valuable products and survive in diverse and changing environments.

The technology is already being applied in crop plants to provide resistance against viruses and improved oil composition. Researchers are now advancing RNA silencing technology to deliver new products that improve yield, and accelerate the ability of farmers to respond to changing growing conditions.

To join them for an enlightening discussion about the impact this science will have on the future of agriculture and the commercial marketplace, moderated by Dr. Jim Davis, Professor Emeritus from Washington University, please reserve your spot. Reservations are required but complimentary; seating is limited. To attend, please phone: 314-587-1070 or email: conversations@danforthcenter.org or reserve online at www.danforthcenter.org.

If you missed any past Conversations programs, you can view them at www.hectv.org.

About the Speakers
Dr. James C. Carrington, President, Donald Danforth Plant Science Center,
Dr. Carrington has been President of the Danforth Center since 2011. Prior to joining the Center, Carrington served on the faculties at Texas A & M and Washington State universities. Most recently, he was the Director of the Center for Genome Research and Biocomputing (CGRB), the Stewart Professor for Gene Research, and Distinguished Professor of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University. Internationally recognized for his research on gene silencing, the functions of small RNA, and virus-host interactions, Carrington’s work in the small RNA field has focused on mechanisms through which plants and other organisms use non-coding RNA to control growth and development and to defend against viruses. In 2008, Carrington was elected as a Member of the National Academy of Science, and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology, the American Phytopathological Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. His awards include the Presidential Young Investigator Award from the National Science Foundation, the Ruth Allen Award from the American Society for Phytopathology, and the Humboldt Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Carrington earned his bachelor’s degree in plant sciences at the University of California, Riverside. And later, he received his doctorate from the University of California, Berkeley.

Dr. Tom H. Adams, Vice President of Chemistry Technology, Monsanto,
Dr. Adams has been the Vice President of Chemistry Technology since 2009 where he has lead the expansion of Monsanto’s Acceleron® seed treatment platform, growth of herbicide solutions including Warrant early PRE in cotton and soy markets, technical innovations to continue to reduce COGs in Roundup® as well developing novel approaches to weed resistance management. Following postdoctoral research in fungal genetics at the University of Georgia, Adams joined the faculty in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University where he established an independent research program investigating genetic controls of fungal development and mycotoxin production. Later, Adams became involved in the startup of Monsanto’s Cereon Genomics facility, joining Monsanto full-time in 1998 as Discovery Director at Cereon. After holding various positions with Monsanto, in Adams moved to lead Strategy, Operations, and Prospecting for Biotechnology before moving to lead the Chemistry Organization. Tom received his bachelor’s degree in botany and plant pathology in 1981 from Oregon State University and his Ph.D. in microbiology in 1986 from Michigan State University where he studied control of nitrogen fixation during the Bradyrhizobium/soybean symbiotic interaction.

About The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Founded in 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a not-for-profit research institute with a mission to improve the human condition through plant science. Research at the Danforth Center will feed the hungry and improve human health, preserve and renew the environment, and enhance the St. Louis region and Missouri as a world center for plant science. The Center’s work is funded through competitive grants and contract revenue from many sources, including the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Agency for International Development, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Howard G. Buffett Foundation.

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center invites you to visit its new website, www.danforthcenter.org, featuring interactive information on the Center scientists, news, education outreach and “Roots & Shoots” blog help keep visitors up to date with Center’s current operations and areas of research. Follow us on Twitter at @DanforthCenter.

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Melanie Bernds
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www.danforthcenter.org
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