• Atomic force microscopy helps scientists to reveal the bond order and length of bonds within molecules
• Technique can be used to study future devices made from graphene
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Friday, September 14, 2012
IBM Scientists First to Distinguish Individual Molecular Bonds
• Atomic force microscopy helps scientists to reveal the bond order and length of bonds within molecules
• Technique can be used to study future devices made from graphene
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Iraq’s First Super Hercules
Press release:
Iraq’s First Super Hercules
MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 05, 2012 – The first of six C-130J Super Hercules for the Iraqi Air Force recently completed its first flight here. The Iraqi Air Force intends to use the C-130J for intra-theater support of its troops and humanitarian relief operations in various locations. These new transport aircraft will provide Iraq with the ability to operate seamlessly with U.S., NATO and coalition forces. The first C-130J for Iraq is scheduled for delivery later this year.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 120,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Man Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
News release from the FBI:
Atlanta Man Sentenced for Operating Ponzi Scheme
ATLANTA—CHARLES MICHAEL VAUGHN, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced to federal prison today by United States District Judge Richard W. Story on wire fraud charges in connection with a $10 million Ponzi scheme.
United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said, “Despite the fact that Ponzi schemes are one of the oldest types of fraud schemes, they continue to be quite successful because of the creativity of the con artist, the slick presentations, and the promises of lucrative investment returns. Fraudsters with a computer and printer can come up with phony spreadsheets and paperwork that make their investments look golden when really the returns are an illusion. Potential investors should carefully scrutinize every aspect of a salesperson’s pitch before parting with their hard-earned money.”
Brian D. Lamkin, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office, said, “While Mr. Vaughn will now be held accountable for his elaborate fraud scheme, the many victims harmed in this matter are forced to rebuild their lives as best they can. Because of the victim impact often seen in such cases, the FBI will continue to aggressively pursue those individuals who engage in this type of high dollar investment fraud activity.”
United States Postal Inspector in Charge Keith Morris said, “Our Postal Inspectors are trained to follow the money, even if the paper trail is difficult to find. Innocent victims hand over their hard-earned savings, and criminals often only invest it in themselves. No matter how complex the case, our Inspectors will make every effort to help those victims, by bringing the fraudsters to justice.”
VAUGHN was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,833,686. VAUGHN pleaded guilty to the charges on October 24, 2011.
According to United States Attorney Yates, the charges, and the evidence presented in court: VAUGHN founded and operated “CM Vaughn, LLC,” a tax and financial consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. From July 2004 through March 2008, VAUGHN sold investments in a pooled investment fund or “hedge fund” called “CM Vaughn Emerging Ventures Fund.” Over 50 individuals sent money to VAUGHN for purposes of investing in the fund.
VAUGHN falsely represented to investors that his fund earned from 15 percent to as much as 50 percent per year, and stated that their investments would be “insured” and could not decrease below a certain amount. He also prepared client statements that falsely indicated the current value of each investor’s accounts. While the statements generally showed substantial investment gains, the numbers included in the statements were false, as none of the investors’ monies had actually been invested in any fund. Instead, VAUGHN had used the investments to finance a lavish lifestyle and to make payments to earlier investors. VAUGHN obtained over $10 million from his victims.
This case is being prosecuted through President Barack Obama’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force to wage an aggressive, coordinated, and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general, and state and local law enforcement who, working together, bring to bear a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement resources. The task force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes.
This case was investigated by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and inspectors of the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Shanya J. Dingle prosecuted the case.
Atlanta Man Sentenced for Operating Ponzi Scheme
Vaughn Received Over $10 Million from Victims
| U.S. Attorney’s Office February 07, 2012 |
ATLANTA—CHARLES MICHAEL VAUGHN, 43, of Atlanta, Georgia, was sentenced to federal prison today by United States District Judge Richard W. Story on wire fraud charges in connection with a $10 million Ponzi scheme.
United States Attorney Sally Quillian Yates said, “Despite the fact that Ponzi schemes are one of the oldest types of fraud schemes, they continue to be quite successful because of the creativity of the con artist, the slick presentations, and the promises of lucrative investment returns. Fraudsters with a computer and printer can come up with phony spreadsheets and paperwork that make their investments look golden when really the returns are an illusion. Potential investors should carefully scrutinize every aspect of a salesperson’s pitch before parting with their hard-earned money.”
Brian D. Lamkin, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Atlanta Field Office, said, “While Mr. Vaughn will now be held accountable for his elaborate fraud scheme, the many victims harmed in this matter are forced to rebuild their lives as best they can. Because of the victim impact often seen in such cases, the FBI will continue to aggressively pursue those individuals who engage in this type of high dollar investment fraud activity.”
United States Postal Inspector in Charge Keith Morris said, “Our Postal Inspectors are trained to follow the money, even if the paper trail is difficult to find. Innocent victims hand over their hard-earned savings, and criminals often only invest it in themselves. No matter how complex the case, our Inspectors will make every effort to help those victims, by bringing the fraudsters to justice.”
VAUGHN was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,833,686. VAUGHN pleaded guilty to the charges on October 24, 2011.
According to United States Attorney Yates, the charges, and the evidence presented in court: VAUGHN founded and operated “CM Vaughn, LLC,” a tax and financial consulting firm based in Atlanta, Georgia. From July 2004 through March 2008, VAUGHN sold investments in a pooled investment fund or “hedge fund” called “CM Vaughn Emerging Ventures Fund.” Over 50 individuals sent money to VAUGHN for purposes of investing in the fund.
VAUGHN falsely represented to investors that his fund earned from 15 percent to as much as 50 percent per year, and stated that their investments would be “insured” and could not decrease below a certain amount. He also prepared client statements that falsely indicated the current value of each investor’s accounts. While the statements generally showed substantial investment gains, the numbers included in the statements were false, as none of the investors’ monies had actually been invested in any fund. Instead, VAUGHN had used the investments to finance a lavish lifestyle and to make payments to earlier investors. VAUGHN obtained over $10 million from his victims.
This case is being prosecuted through President Barack Obama’s Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force. President Obama established the interagency Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force to wage an aggressive, coordinated, and proactive effort to investigate and prosecute financial crimes. The task force includes representatives from a broad range of federal agencies, regulatory authorities, inspectors general, and state and local law enforcement who, working together, bring to bear a powerful array of criminal and civil enforcement resources. The task force is working to improve efforts across the federal executive branch, and with state and local partners, to investigate and prosecute significant financial crimes, ensure just and effective punishment for those who perpetrate financial crimes, combat discrimination in the lending and financial markets, and recover proceeds for victims of financial crimes.
This case was investigated by special agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and inspectors of the United States Postal Inspection Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Shanya J. Dingle prosecuted the case.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Close the Deal Faster
News release from AT&T:
Close The Deal Faster: Interchange Solutions and AT&T Bring Sales Force Software to iPad with New App
SalesNOW App from AT&T Now Available on the App Store, Increasing Sales Team Efficiency for Both Small and Large Businesses
San Francisco, California, January 26, 2012
For salespeople who spend their days on the go, managing deals, customer contacts and activities just got easier. Interchange Solutions and AT&T* are now offering their sales force automation solution as an app for iPad. The SalesNOW App, also available for iPhone, is now available on the App Store.
Showcased for the first time today at MACWORLD 2012, the SalesNOW App from AT&T allows businesses of all sizes to:
The SalesNOW App from AT&T is an affordable yet robust mobile customer relationship management and sales force automation solution. It gives companies the tools they need to track all aspects of the sales cycle - managing customer contact information, recording details of negotiations and contracts and grouping emails and call logs by customer for easy retrieval.
The Seller’s Perspective
Outdoor Living Brands, a SalesNOW from AT&T customer, is a franchisor that specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into comfortable living environments. Its companies build porches, design landscape lighting, develop pest control methods and more. So, naturally, its sales personnel are often on the move.
“From 22 different solutions that met our basic criteria, and three that met our specific set of criteria, the cost to deploy SalesNOW from AT&T was only a third of the cost of other solutions. Any company that is not looking at this product should immediately put it into the mix and evaluate it. Not only did we choose the right platform – it has more extensibility than we ever imagined,” said Bob Pogue, Director of IT, Outdoor Living Brands.
“Given the growing popularity of tablets for small and large businesses alike, the new SalesNOW App for iPad comes at a perfect time,” said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. “SalesNOW from AT&T gives mobile sales professionals exactly what they need to manage customer relationships on the go – using a smartphone, a tablet or both.”
“The iPad edition of SalesNOW is our first dedicated tablet version of the application,” said Mark Durst, CEO, Interchange Solutions. “Our customers can integrate SalesNOW from AT&T with existing applications on their iPads and customize the solution to meet their specific needs.”
For more information on the SalesNOW App from AT&T, visit the SalesNOW booth in the Mobile Apps Showcase at MACWORLD or http://go-att.us/SalesNOW.
The SalesNOW App is available for free from the App Store on iPad and iPhone or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
Close The Deal Faster: Interchange Solutions and AT&T Bring Sales Force Software to iPad with New App
SalesNOW App from AT&T Now Available on the App Store, Increasing Sales Team Efficiency for Both Small and Large Businesses
San Francisco, California, January 26, 2012
For salespeople who spend their days on the go, managing deals, customer contacts and activities just got easier. Interchange Solutions and AT&T* are now offering their sales force automation solution as an app for iPad. The SalesNOW App, also available for iPhone, is now available on the App Store.
Showcased for the first time today at MACWORLD 2012, the SalesNOW App from AT&T allows businesses of all sizes to:
- Maximize seller productivity with an award-winning customer relationship management (CRM) solution
- Synchronize all sales activity across iPhone, iPad and web accounts
- Collaborate more effectively with team members
The SalesNOW App from AT&T is an affordable yet robust mobile customer relationship management and sales force automation solution. It gives companies the tools they need to track all aspects of the sales cycle - managing customer contact information, recording details of negotiations and contracts and grouping emails and call logs by customer for easy retrieval.
The Seller’s Perspective
Outdoor Living Brands, a SalesNOW from AT&T customer, is a franchisor that specializes in transforming outdoor spaces into comfortable living environments. Its companies build porches, design landscape lighting, develop pest control methods and more. So, naturally, its sales personnel are often on the move.
“From 22 different solutions that met our basic criteria, and three that met our specific set of criteria, the cost to deploy SalesNOW from AT&T was only a third of the cost of other solutions. Any company that is not looking at this product should immediately put it into the mix and evaluate it. Not only did we choose the right platform – it has more extensibility than we ever imagined,” said Bob Pogue, Director of IT, Outdoor Living Brands.
“Given the growing popularity of tablets for small and large businesses alike, the new SalesNOW App for iPad comes at a perfect time,” said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business Solutions. “SalesNOW from AT&T gives mobile sales professionals exactly what they need to manage customer relationships on the go – using a smartphone, a tablet or both.”
“The iPad edition of SalesNOW is our first dedicated tablet version of the application,” said Mark Durst, CEO, Interchange Solutions. “Our customers can integrate SalesNOW from AT&T with existing applications on their iPads and customize the solution to meet their specific needs.”
For more information on the SalesNOW App from AT&T, visit the SalesNOW booth in the Mobile Apps Showcase at MACWORLD or http://go-att.us/SalesNOW.
The SalesNOW App is available for free from the App Store on iPad and iPhone or at www.itunes.com/appstore.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
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