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June 30, 2005
High-Tech Features to Help Sell a House or Find a new Home
The old lawn signs do not suffice anymore. Dynamic brochures, visualization maps, satellite overviews, advanced search filters, personal statistics… here are a few examples of a new breed of high-tech features offered by Cytadia to help sell a house or find a new home in a digital age.
Montreal, QC (PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- In an era where more than 70% of all home buyers begin their search on the Internet, online tools helping home buyers and sellers connect are essential and Cytadia offers them for free.
On the one hand, sellers want to catch the viewers’ attention and to know if their ads can do so effectively. On the other hand, buyers must sift through vast amounts of data to isolate interesting real estate listings. Cytadia provides high-tech solutions to all these needs.
For home sellers, Cytadia offers ads with virtually unlimited text and pictures thanks to a dedicated web server and a proprietary engine relying on PHP/MySQL technologies for automated listing and picture management. "From our experience, the time to sell a property seems directly proportional to the number of pictures included in an ad and the level of detail of its text description" mentioned Nicolas Plouznikoff, co-founder of Cytadia. Cytadia also enables sellers to access easy to understand personal statistics showing the effectiveness of their ads. Finally, sellers can generate printable PDF brochures on the fly and hand them out to prospective buyers visiting their property to help them remember it.
To help home buyers, Cytadia has enhanced its free community service by interfacing with other publicly available web services like Google Maps. Users can seamlessly switch between viewing all their search results in a list or on a Google Map on which color coded properties make it easier to find a home in a specific geographic area, or to survey a neighborhood using a satellite image. Moreover, thanks to custom advanced search filters, prospective buyers can gradually refine their search in either display mode.
"By constantly listening to its users and with its unique philosophy geared toward innovation, Cytadia is rapidly becoming a major player helping house sellers and buyers meet online" said Alexandre Plouznikoff, director of operations and co-founder of Cytadia. "Our sustained growth in the last 6 months is clearly a testimony to this fact". "Our goal is to continue to be on the leading edge of technological innovations while catering to homeowners looking to sell a house privately, with no commission and absolutely no hidden fees, or even to real estate agents looking to increase the exposure of their properties".
For additional information on Cytadia, visit http://www.cytadia.com or send your inquiries by email.
About Cytadia:
Founded by two computer engineering Ph.D. students, Cytadia is a leading free real estate community allowing 1) home sellers to place until sold real estate ads with virtually unlimited text and pictures; and 2) buyers to find a new home rapidly. With more than 2000 active listings in the United States and Canada combined and thousands of visitors daily, Cytadia helps numerous homeowners sell their properties for free each month.
Contact:
Nicolas Plouznikoff,
Public relations department,
Cytadia
+1 (514) 229-3485
http://www.cytadia.com
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Bobby Beard Completes Renovation and Interior Design of a Fantastic Park Imperial Tower Apartment in New York
Robert Beard and his team at Art Design Consultants have completed the Interior design of the New York apartment of a major Hollywood insider in the new and very hip Park Imperial in midtown New York.
(PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- Interior designer Bobby Beard has completed the renovation and interior design of the 60th floor apartment of a Hollywood producer director and writer in New York.
The newly built Park Imperial building has become a very hip landing pad in New York for many Hollywood, film and music insiders.
It has amazing views of Central park and the Hudson River.
Mr. Beard has created a modern, Luxurious, personal and comfortable New York Home for this Hollywood couple and their family.
He has transformed the space with architectural alterations and furnishings created by master craftsmen from all over the world.
One amazing feature is a ten foot square translucent sliding wall that opens to expose the private study of the owner over looking all of Midtown New York.
Mr. Beard has also assisted the owner with the creation of a diverse and personal art collection for this home.
The team of designer and owner have already shifted their focus to the owner's home in Los Angeles.
Art Design Consultants is an Interior design firm in New York specializing in Interior Design, Custom furniture, and fine art.
Bobby Beard is the principal designer and has worked on the homes of many noted New Yorkers including the town house of writer John Berendt which was featured in Architectural Digest.
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Battic Door Energy Conservation Products is Winner in ACHR NEWS Dealer Design Awards
Battic Door receives Industry Design Award for new energy conservation products. Products to reduce heating and AC loss through the fireplace, attic stair, whole house attic fan, and clothes dryer.
Mansfield, MA (PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- Battic Door Energy Conservation Products was recognized for excellence in product design in the second annual Dealer Design Awards Program sponsored by The Air Conditioning Heating & Refrigeration News magazine.
An independent panel of 65 contractors acted as judges in the contest that had 114 entries from 82 manufacturers. The company’s Whole House Attic Fan Insulator Cover was the Bronze Award winner in the Miscellaneous Category. The News is the leading trade magazine in the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration industries.
News Publisher John Conrad stated, "This product design competition gives us the opportunity to recognize the outstanding product designs and innovations that make a dealers job easier and faster. It also enables our readers to identify new product opportunities."
”We are very excited to have our energy conservation products recognized by The News” said Mark D. Tyrol, President of Battic Door. “With today’s skyrocketing energy costs, the time has come for every homeowner to conserve energy however possible”, explained Tyrol.
“Many folks may not be aware of the often “overlooked” holes in their home. Others that may be aware of the problems may not be aware of how easy it is to correct them” continued Tyrol.
“Our products seal overlooked holes in the home including the fireplace, attic stair, whole house attic fan, and clothes dryer, and result in energy savings and improved comfort”, Tyrol explains. “One or more of our products can be used in just about every home in North America”.
Winning entries in the Dealer Design Awards will be (were) featured in the July 18, 2005 issue of The News, which is distributed nationally to over 32, 000 HVACR contractors, wholesalers, and other industry professionals.
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NiteLites, the Outdoor Lighting Professionals, and ProActive Motorsports Revving Up for a Victorious Weekend in Stanton, Michigan
ProActive Motorsports is looking to bring home a win at this weekends NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series event in Stanton, Michigan.
(PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- Over 400 racers are expected to be at the Mid-Michigan Motorplex to compete in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series this weekend. One hopeful team looking to bring home a win is ProActive Motorsports. A proud sponsor of Proactive Motorsports, NiteLites, Inc. will be cheering the team on and displaying a banner at the Motorplex. NiteLites is an industry leader in the low-voltage, outdoor landscape and architectural lighting field and specializes in both residential and commercial installations. NiteLites landscape lighting systems offer many benefits.
A smart investment…
A NiteLites lighting system will increase the value and resale of your home and make your home the showcase of the neighborhood.
NiteLites lighting systems are practical and elegant.
You can enjoy more hours outside in the comfort of your own home and create an elegant atmosphere for entertaining with the illumination a NiteLites lighting system provides.
An expandable system…
NiteLites lighting systems are designed to meet your needs today and tomorrow.
NiteLites lighting systems are worry free.
Each system is comprised of solid brass and copper fixtures with 5 year warranty and bulbs carry a 1 year warranty. NiteLites lighting systems are installed by trained NiteLites professionals with careful attention to detail and no disturbance to your landscaping or property. Systems are also maintained by full time NiteLites service crews.
Increased safety and security…
A NiteLites lighting system will increase protection for your family and friends.
NiteLites is offering a free demonstration for your property. See the results of a NiteLites system before you invest anything. A NiteLites professional will design and temporarily install a lighting system on your property. You can work with a NiteLites designer to develop an application that reflects your personal tastes and fits your budget. By taking advantage of the evening demonstration you will see exactly how your home will be illuminated and accentuated. NiteLites also provides you with an accurate cost estimate for the finished installation. There are no surprises with the NiteLites lighting system.
NiteLites’ world headquarters, located in Franklin, Ohio, specializes in the manufacturing, design, installation, and life time maintenance of top-quality, low- voltage lighting for both residential and commercial applications. NiteLites continually strives to elevate the standards of quality, safety, and professionalism in the outdoor lighting industry. NiteLites products and systems provide the latest cutting edge technology from their progressive manufacturers as well as a solid history of providing first rate service to every client.
For more information about a NiteLites Franchise, please call 1-866-NITELITES. To schedule a free night-time demo visit their web site at www.nitelites.com and click on Free Demo.
For more information on ProActive Motorsports, visit their web site at http://www.proactivemotorsports.com.
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Consumer Alert: Home Builders Create Mortgage Monopoly. Building Standards Also Questioned.
In order to increase profitability, many regional and most national home builders are now offering their own mortgage products. By offering "incentives," the unsuspecting new home owner gets lured into a trap where they actually think they are getting a good or fair deal on their mortgage. In reality they are not. These same builders frequently look the other way on non- english speaking, illegal workers being the core of the work force related to a substantial portion of residential contruction activities in many states.
(PRWEB) June 30, 2005 -- According to Thomas Martin, President of the National Mortgage Complaint Center, "millions of new home purchasers have been overcharged after they felt like they felt like they were forced into using the mortgage product of a regional or national home builder". According to Martin, "the reason most national and many regional home builders have become mortgage lenders can be summed up in two words....More Profits". Martin explained, "by offering "incentives" such as "bonus" construction features, or a portion of the closing costs to be paid, the home builder lures the unsuspecting new homeowner into a trap, where the home purchaser ends up with an interest rate/monthly mortgage payment that could be much higher than the best possible interest rate/mortgage payment available for their credit". "Or the potential new homeowner might get stuck with junk mortgage fees that even the most crooked mortgage lender would think twice about ever charging a consumer".
Martin says "what makes things worse, is that frequently these same builders have shell title or escrow firms that in no possible way can act as a disinterested third party with respect to closing, or the issuance of title insurance to the consumer". "By controlling the entire transaction there are little to no safety nets for the consumer, because the builder typically will say "take it or leave it," or "if you don't use our mortgage product the house costs $10,000 more".
What the new home owner does not understand is that by accepting the builders mortgage program in 90+% of the cases examined by The National Mortgage Complaint Center, the consumer never knew the builder was receiving an undisclosed kick-back called a "yield spread premium" for increasing the consumers interest rate/monthly mortgage payment. This is because the builder could/can hide behind a double standard (in federal banking laws & HUD's RESPA) that allows for banks or mortgage bankers to avoid disclosure of this kick back scheme also known as back loading or back ending the deal. As a result tens of millions of home owners are now paying a much higher monthly mortgage payment than anything close to what they deserved or could have received on the open market.
Martin said, "to make matters even worse from a consumer standpoint; much of the new home construction in the United States is the result of the toil of illegal aliens, who in many cases cannot understand or read English. In the states of California, Nevada, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Utah, Texas, Georgia, North & South Carolina, Florida and Colorado it appears like the majority of residential sub contractors use these types of workers." Martin went onto say; "this instantly calls into question; if the worker cannot read or understand the English language, how does he/she understand a set of blue-prints or the instructions of a construction manager, whose only language is English"? Martin concludes, "this could translate into construction defects on a scale this nation has never seen before."
Martin is also very concerned about the treatment of these illegal or undocumented construction workers in relation to forced overtime without extra compensation and or forced 6 day a week work schedules. Martin would like to know, "just exactly how do these workers get paid without a valid social security number in a post 9-11 world?" According to Martin, "the reason the regional or national home builder allows its sub contractors to use this type of labor force is simple .......cheap labor equals more profits for almost everyone." "The exceptions to profits for almost everyone could be the consumer, who paid too much for their mortgage product from the builder, the consumer who purchased a poorly built home and or the undocumented worker" who according to Martin " was either paid under the table (with no tax) or was over-worked and underpaid compared to US citizens performing the same type of construction tasks."
If you are a purchaser of a new home you should contact the National Mortgage Complaint Center at http://nationalmortgagecomplaintcenter.com/ for an inexpensive examination of your mortgage documents. The National Mortgage Complaint Center would also be very interested in learning about construction defects, leaking roofs, mold, failed windows, foundation cracks or any other problem involved in any new home, sub division or condominium nationwide. If you have information related to national or regional homebuilders using or allowing undocumented or illegal aliens to perform construction duties at residential subdivisions or developments of any type you should contact the National Mortgage Complaint Center immediately. If you are an employee or former employee of a regional or national home builder or an industry insider with specific information about wrong doing on the part of national or regional homebuilders you should report your information to The National Mortgage Complaint Center or its sister organization The Corporate Whistleblower Center at http://Americaswatchdog.Com/ immediately.
Contact:
Thomas Martin
866-714-6466
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June 29, 2005
Storage Systems Distributor Celebrates Unprecedented Success
Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading nationwide storage systems and material handling equipment distributor, announces a 5% discount for a first-time orders to celebrate the success of their business.
(PRWEB) June 29, 2005 -- Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading nationwide storage systems and material handling equipment distributor, announced the unprecedented success of their business with a 5% discount for first-time orders. With 15 years in the storage systems industry, Stor-Quip attributes their success to having a highly trained team that understands the goals of an organization and how to assist that organization with finding the right storage system.
“Our successes derive from a single crucial area,” said Mark Palmer, President of Stor-Quip Systems, Inc. “We have assembled a team that understands our customer’s storage and material handling requirements. We take customer service to the next level by making every effort to provide friendly, professional assistance throughout the equipment selection and purchasing process.”
Stor-Quip believes it is crucial to choose the right storage systems for a specific application. An incorrect storage system can cost a company valuable time in employee non-productivity as well as financial resources. The success of Stor-Quip is hinged on their ability to help businesses find the most efficient and cost-effective methods to maximize space.
Storage systems provided by Stor-Quip and available online include rivet and steel shelving, storage cabinets and rack systems, lockers, carts, dollies, and mezzanines. A complete product listing can be found on Stor-Quip’s website.
Visit www.StorQuip.com to:
- Find more information on storage systems, pricing, or special offers
- Request a print catalog
- Search for storage systems
- Mention this press release and get 5% off a first-time order
About Stor-Quip Systems, Inc.
Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading nationwide storage systems and material handling equipment distributor, is dedicated to providing high quality storage systems and material handling equipment with exceptional customer service. They are located in Owasso, Oklahoma, with multiple shipping points throughout the U.S.
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Wrecking Corporation of America Announces Completion of Old Washington DC Convention Center Demolition
Wrecking Corporation of America, the subcontractor for the December 18 implosion of the old Washington DC Convention Center, announced today that all work on the site has been completed. Wrecking Corp. started preparing for the implosion of the 800,000-square-foot building in October 2004, beginning with stripping the building of seats, architectural finishes and loose contents. The next step was one month of structural modifications to the structure itself to facilitate the implosion, a week to load the explosives, and 20 seconds to put the building on the ground. The 7:30 am implosion, which was watched by crowds of people standing outside the fenced area, was followed by six months of processing and debris removal.
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) June 29, 2005 -- Wrecking Corporation of America, the subcontractor for the December 18 implosion of the old Washington DC Convention Center, announced today that all work on the site has been completed.
Wrecking Corp. started preparing for the implosion of the 800,000-square-foot building in October 2004, beginning with stripping the building of seats, architectural finishes and loose contents. The next step was one month of structural modifications to the structure itself to facilitate the implosion, a week to load the explosives, and 20 seconds to put the building on the ground. The 7:30 am implosion, which was watched by crowds of people standing outside the fenced area, was followed by six months of processing and debris removal.
“The last step in the demolition process is the final grading, which was completed this month,” said Terry Anderson, EVP, Wrecking Corporation of America “One of the challenges we faced in completing this project was the removal of massive foundations that had to be reduced to an aggregate-sized product of four inches and less. This material was used for fill to provide the sub-grade of the new parking lot. To accomplish this we set up a crushing and screening plant on site to process the large quantity of concrete and masonry. For a couple of months we had the only crushing plant in downtown DC.”
The employees of Boston Properties, which occupies the 901 New York Avenue Building immediately north of the site, had a bird’s-eye view of the ongoing debris clean-up phase of the project. “We were amazed; it was a well organized and efficient site. It seemed that nothing went to waste,” said Jack Burkhart, Vice President of Land Development for Boston Properties.
“After it was all said and done, we recycled a little over 12,000 gross tons of steel, crushed 50,000 to 60,000 cubic yards of concrete and land filled only 350 dumpster loads of C&D (construction and demolition) waste,” Anderson said.
About Wrecking Corporation of America
Wrecking Corporation of America took down its first downtown DC building 30 years ago. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Wrecking Corp. has worked on a number of high-profile projects downtown and in the surrounding metropolitan areas, including the George Washington Hospital and the Former Washington Convention Center. Wrecking Corp. specializes in the challenges of demolishing high-profile commercial projects and cramped urban sites as well as sprawling multi-building complexes. For more information, visit the Wrecking Corp. web site at www.wreckingcorp.com or call 703.823.3850.
For more information:
Rosanne Desmone, Mount Vernon PR & Communications
703.799.8165 (o)
703.946.3820 (c)
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June 28, 2005
Hurricane Season: Meet Hurricane Storm Boards and EnvironFoam Homes from Design Recycle Inc. (DRI)
DRI Hurricane Storm Boards and Shutters passed the impact tests imposed by the Florida High Hurricane Zone Building code. EnvironFoam Homes, DRI featured product at the MIT Enterprise Forum of Washington and Baltimore in March 2005, begin shipping free DVD Demo.
Upper Marlboro, MD (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- Like wine, Hurricane Storm Boards (HSB) and Hurricane Storm Shutters (HSS) age well. Unlike plywood, they last for 50 years. Unlike aluminum panels, they handle safely and cost much less. They can sustain repeated onslaughts of heavy rains and storms. They passed the Large Missile Impact Test and Cyclic Load Test conducted by Hurricane Test Lab and met the requirements of the Florida High Velocity Hurricane Zone Building code.
Made from recycled plastics, HSB and HSS replace plywood used in emergency board up on homes and commercial buildings. Hurricane Storm Boards come in four sizes; Hurricane Storm Shutters come in flat and curved panels, ready to protect your properties against estimated 35 hurricane days this year, versus average 24.5 hurricane days.
The Hurricane Storm Board structure led to the invention of EnvironFoam Homes, DRI featured product at the MIT Startup Lab presentation last March. DRI finalized the packaging of EnvironFoam Homes (EFH) and began distributing free DVD demos and taking orders.
EFH features include walls, floors, roofs of same plastic composite material, unit dimension 8’ x 8’ x 8’, fold like cardboard box, fit in a shipping container, weather proof, pest proof, shock absorbent, reusable, affordable, 20 years life, and three unskilled workers can set up one home in 90 minutes. See more at designrecycleinc.com/foamhome.html.
Unlike tents, EFH or Quick Buildings restore dignity to the homeless, victims of earthquakes, tsunamis, wars, fighting and fire. After surveying the South Asia areas affected by tsunamis last December, President Clinton commented "they (victims) cannot live in tents forever". EFH present a practical solution to tent relief. EFH, made from infestation-proof materials, can be used to store new tents, medicines, water and food, and fit in the business plan for disaster relief advocated by the Business Roundtable, an association of the chief executives of 160 U.S. corporations.
About Design Recycle Inc.
Design Recycle Inc specializes in the manufacturing of numerous "green products" made from recycled materials, including utility poles ("Thermo Poles"), landscape timber, playground surfaces, Hurricane Storm Boards, EnvironFoam Homes and various affordable housing systems.
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DispatchThis.com Succeeds in Niche Construction Industry With Web-based Resource Management Solution
NOGU Technologies, Inc. has successfully launched a Web-based resource and customer management software called DispatchThis exclusively for concrete pumpers. With an estimated 90 percent of the U.S. concrete pumping market still running operations on paper, DispatchThis is positioned to positively change the way this growing industry conducts business.
Sacramento, Calif. (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- NOGU Technologies, Inc. has successfully launched a web-based resource and customer management software called DispatchThis exclusively for concrete pumpers. With an estimated 90 percent of the U.S. concrete pumping market still running operations on paper, DispatchThis is positioned to positively change the way this growing industry conducts business.
DispatchThis customers have been able to transition the management of their operations from paper to software. This move has resulted in fewer mistakes made and a more efficient staff. Automated features including e-mail receipts of orders received, and an early warning system for impending jobs that need to be fulfilled have improved relationships with customers by ensuring the completion of jobs in a timely, accurate fashion.
“It’s proven effective,” states DispatchThis co-founder Rahul Gupta. “Our largest customer threw away their old paper scheduling book during the first week of using DispatchThis, removing at least two extra steps in their order fulfillment process -- and they haven’t looked back.”
NOGU Technologies attributes the early success of DispatchThis to the Web-based nature of the product. DispatchThis is the first and only web-based software solution in the concrete pumping industry. Combining co-founder James R. Nolan’s industry experience with the benefits of Internet technology has proven a powerful combination.
“Our customer is the small-to-medium-sized business owner. By offering an affordable web-based solution, we remove the headache of running software in-house,” said Nolan. “We do all of the backups, server maintenance and software upgrades which allows more time for business owners to do what they do best—pump concrete.”
DispatchThis is offered to the concrete pumping industry for a low monthly fee starting at $225 per month. As an added benefit, all feature additions, version upgrades and customer support are included at no additional cost.
Though DispatchThis is a complete solution offering dispatch, contact and equipment management, the team at NOGU always has one eye set on the future. In the next six to twelve months they will be adding invoicing, GPS and hand-held components to the software, further streamlining operations and modernizing the industry.
NOGU Technologies, Inc. is a technology provider for the construction industry. Their first product, DispatchThis.com (http://www.dispatchthis.com), is a resource management solution for the concrete pumping industry. Their customers currently manage fleets ranging in size from 3 to 81.
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C-Byte's All-In-One Program, Complete Warehouse, Offers Deployment of Production Data Warehouse in 90 Days
Establishes C-Byte as Premier Provider of Best-of-Breed Components and Services for Rapid Implementation of Decision Support Systems
Calgary, Alberta, Canada (PRWEB) June 28, 2005 -- Building on its reputation, C-Byte, Inc. unveiled Complete Warehouse, its first packaged offering for deployment of an operational data warehouse/decision support system (DSS) within 90 days. Complete Warehouse is an all-in-one program that combines best-of-breed components with C-Byte's proven methodologies and services to implement a data warehouse for a fixed price. This is the first packaged offering from C-Byte's Decision Advantage Program, a family of methodolgies, services, partnerships and offerings that leverages C-Byte's experience and reduces customer risk associated with building a data warehouse/DSS.
Typical data warehouse/DSS projects can require six to 18 months or more to implement, and costs can quickly escalate into multi-millions of dollars. While other vendors' "solutions" only offer rapid development of a disposable, proof-of-concept prototype data warehouse, Decision Advantage's CompleteWarehouse program establishes an operational data warehouse to meet current business needs and serve as the foundation for future requirements.
"C-Byte is proud of its large systems track record," said Trevor Biscope, C-Byte's chairman. "We've packaged our design and implementation knowledge into a set of proven, business-oriented methodologies to deliver working data warehouses in a very short timeframe. The Complete Warehouse program lets our customers begin their data warehouse project on a small scale, building the foundation of an enterprise-wide DSS strategy which produces near-immediate business benefits at a very competitive price."
Complete Warehouse includes C-Byte's Decision Advantage Implementation services to guide a customer through the steps to building a successful system using modern transactional analysis, workshop and dimensional modeling methodologies that ensure the value of the resultant data warehouse. C-Byte is uniquely capable of assessing the business requirements of a data warehouse/DSS through interviews and a series of comprehensive workshops that involve executives and seniour management, business analysts and the user community in the definition and logical design of the system. By focusing the customer on business issues, not system technology issues, C-Byte sets the stage for a rapid and successful deployment and a production quality data warehouse.
Available immediately, C-Byte's Complete Warehouse system price start at $500,000 US. The Complete Warehouse package includes the following components: Decision Advantage Implementation services and methodologies; Oracle or Informix RDBMS supporting 32 or 64 users; Business Objects or MicroStrategy query tools for 10 to 32 users; and a choice of C-Byte's four Intel Itanium (IA-64) processors, C-Byte's Intel Xeon with eight processors or C-Byte's Intel Pentium 4 with eight processors. One year of hardware and software maintenance is also included.
About C-Byte
C-Byte, Inc., based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is uniquely capable of delivering robust and scalable Data Center Ready open systems solutions that are guaranteed to perform. C-Byte minimizes customers' risk, enabling implementation of complex business applications that support critical needs, based on C-Byte's breakthrough architecture, a comprehensive portfolio of proven migration services and offerings, and an established set of partnerships with the industry's best-in-class.
For further information, phone C-Byte inside the US 800-393-5804, outside the US at 403-770-7818, or visit our Web site at http://www.c-byte.com
Complete Warehouse Partner Endorsements
Oracle:
"Oracle has worked with C-Byte on implementing some of today's most successful open data warehouses. The combination of Oracle's industry-leading data warehousing software and C-Byte's powerful systems encapsulated with services focused on the delivery of working solutions will create a powerful competitive advantage for our mutual customers. Oracle continues to invest in data warehousing across all its product suites and is excited to be participating with C-Byte in making data warehousing solutions more accesible and beneficial to a wider audience" said Polly Sumner, vice-president of Worldwide Alliances.
"Oracle Business Intelligence, integrated with our existing systems, maximizes the power of our data by allowing us to make better decisions as well as improve our margins and overall business performance." -- Margaret Schwartz, Director of Retail Information Abbey National
"The Oracle data warehouse paid for itself very quickly, in about six months. Since then the warehouse has continued adding significant value to Amazon.com's business." -- Mark Dunlap, Data Warehouse Program Manager, Amazon.com
"Oracle9iAS Portal has enabled our field sales people to become more productive. They use the portal's unique Business Plan Template to manage customer information and drive revenue, and the customer feedback has been very positive." -- Wendel Willis, Digitization and
Customer Data Manager.
Business Objects:
"Business Objects is very excited to have been selected by C-Byte for the Decision Advantage Complete Warehouse program," said David Kellogg, vice president of corporate marketing at Business Objects "The combination of market leading integrated query, reporting, and OLAP technology from Business Objects with the business-focused packages from C-Byte produces a powerful data warehouse solution that will address today's business requirements and provide a foundation for growth and change. C-Byte's Decision Advantage Complete Warehouse program combines key technologies and services to provide customers with a compelling warehouse solution. We are pleased to be a part of it."
"Caterpillar, one of the most successful brick and mortar companies in the past century, is today leading by example by applying internet and business intelligence technologies to improve its 'operational excellence' and deepen customer relationships," said Joel Weingarten, vice president and general manager of the extranet business unit for Business Objects.
"We selected Business Objects because of its success and proven leadership in the BI industry and its solutions' ease of use, powerful reporting, and scalability," said Professor Dr. Ottmar Beckmann, Director of IT at Volkswagen AG. "Thanks to Business Objects, we look forward to giving Volkswagen AG employees, from finance and product development to purchasing and production, and our subsidiaries worldwide a real-time view of business which will lead to improved customer service and satisfaction."
"We have always placed a focus on using technology to deliver innovative services to our customers, and our strong partnership with Business Objects over the years has helped us to achieve these goals." David Guzman, senior vice president and CIO of Owns & Minor.
MicroStrategy:
"MicroStrategy is pleased to be partnering with C-Byte in delivering The Complete Warehouse," said Sanju K. Bansal, MicroStrategy's chief operating officer. "This program aims at building successful decision support systems and reducing the risks of failure via the application of C-Byte's proven methodologies and MicroStrategy's DSS product line. With the CompleteWarehouse package, rapid, cost effective decision support has come of age."
"eBay selected MicroStrategy because of its exceptional user scalability and its ability to support advanced reporting and analysis, MicroStrategy also provides excellent query performance with our rapidly growing multi-terabyte data warehouse." Brad Peterson, CIO eBay
"We chose MicroStrategy because of the remarkable ease with which we can deploy reports via the Web to thousands of employees across the company." Tom Ruvoli, Technology Business Manager, Data Warehouse, Ace Hardware Corporation.
"Campbell Soup Company is utilitizing MicroStrategy Report Services for Sales, Finance, Customer Service and Marketing applications. MicroStrategy Report Services provides many options for presenting highly formatted information in a consistent user-friendly format. This exciting new reporting capability also leverages our existing MicroStrategy investment." Paul Williams, Director IT, Campbell Soup Company.
All other products or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only, and may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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Las Vegas High Rises Adds Two Floors to Its Allure Towers
Allure Condos adds two new floors to each of its towers, increasing available Las Vegas luxury condominium units in the Allure Tower I and Allure Tower II by 24 units each and raising the building height to 40 stories.
(PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- Allure Condos adds two new floors to each tower, increasing available Las Vegas luxury condominium units in the Allure Tower I and Allure Tower II by 24 units each and raising the building height to a true 40 stories from the previous 38.
Allure Las Vegas is one of the 50+ Las Vegas Luxury Condos that will be changing the Las Vegas skyline. The Allure High Rise will feature two 40-story high rise condominium towers showcasing floor-to-ceiling glass windows overlooking the world famous Las Vegas Strip. At a VIP presentation held at Mariposa Restaurant in the Fashion Show Mall on Thursday June 23 2005, the developers announced Tower I is currently 80 percent sold out and Tower II will begin taking reservations in September, 2005. For business reasons, developers have decided to boost each tower by an additional 2 stories, adding 24 residential units to the existing 404 units per tower. Skeptics of Las Vegas high rise development will not have much to say after July 6th, 2005, when the Allure Highrise Condominium Towers breaks ground.
The Allure may suffer from a height inferiority complex when the neighboring Ivana High Rise Supertower, formerly known as The Summit Las Vegas, leaves a whopping 93 story footprint on a neighboring corner. The Ivana is borrowing the name of millionaire Ivana Trump and will be more than double the height of Allure. Many skeptics, however, debate if the Ivana Hirise will be able to secure the estimated $700 million USD needed to construct the megalith.
For more information on the Allure visit floor plans, an image gallery, or sign up for Pre-Construction Pricing Offers
The Allure will be one of few vertical residential developments to actually be in some state of construction. Already completed are the Turnberry Towers Las Vegas and The District Lofts in Green Valley. Currently under construction are Panorama Towers, SOHO Lofts, Newport Lofts Las Vegas, Metropolis, Manhattan, and The Platinum.
Manhattanization, Inc is the first online magazine geared exclusively towards vertical residential developments happening in the United States. Through connections with developers, realtors, brokers, and liaisons, Manhattanization, Inc helps buyers and investors get the information they need to make the right decisions.
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Window Repair Systems will be Attending the CASDA and Mid-Hudson SBGA Trade Shows on June 28, 29 to Showcase Their Innovative Window Repair Products
On June 28 and 29, Window Repair Systems will be getting to know and educate area operations and maintenance directors at the CASDA and Mid-Hudson SBGA trade shows of what options there is for poor operating windows.
Rochester, N.Y. (PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- On June 28 and 29, Window Repair Systems will be getting to know and educate area operations and maintenance directors at the CASDA and Mid-Hudson SBGA trade shows.
Area school facilities mangers will benefit from understanding how the WRS retrofit and products can improve their facility. Information such as energy, indoor air quality and safety that deals with the window industry can be acquired at their booth. Free field visits are not uncommon after potential customers explain their problems. This customer service is why WRS has been in the window business since 1989.
At the show, spectators will not only get to see the retrofit products, but will also get a glimpse of the new products being developed. Window screens and energy efficient shades and hard to reach window operators are being developed to better serve the facilities management market. The new product lines can be view on the new Web site that is still being updated, at www.windowrepairsystems.com
About Window Repair Systems, Inc:
Window Repair Systems, Inc. has built a solid reputation by supplying high quality window hardware and being the leader in the window repair industries since 1989. Specialists at Window Repair Systems, Inc. have over 25 years in sales, service and product development experience. Our reputation has grown exponentially through the years spanning over 9,000 schools such as, Denver School District, New York City Public Schools, Miami Dade Public Schools and Los Angeles California Public Schools.
A leader in the window hardware industry, and also a leader in repair innovations. No other company can offer such high-end services, innovations and hardware. What separates WRS, Inc. from the others is reputation, loyalty and knowledge.
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June 27, 2005
Prime Advantage Partners with Intertek for Product Testing
OEM Buying Consortium Endorses Intertek as their Product Testing and Product Certification Service Provider
Boxborough, MA (PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek, a global leader in product testing, product inspection and product certification has recently been named an “Endorsed Supplier” by Prime Advantage, a privately held manufacturers’ buying consortium, to provide testing and certification services to Prime Advantage’s corporate members.
Prime Advantage members will enjoy added benefits of meeting their electrical testing and certification needs through a single provider. The ability to source these services through a single provider will significantly reduce the costs per project and help deliver products to market faster.
“We are very excited to add ETL SEMKO as Prime Advantage’s Endorsed Supplier for testing and certification services,” said Prime Advantage President, Louise O’Sullivan. “Their speed to market and eagerness to work with OEM’s will make for a strong business partner for our members and Prime Advantage.”
As a Prime Advantage Endorsed Supplier, Intertek will be called upon for a range of product testing and product certification services, including: electrical and gas safety testing of food service, HVAC and industrial equipment to applicable North American standards; EMC testing and evaluation for both electromagnetic emissions and immunity; and customized performance and benchmark testing programs.
ETL SEMKO is a division of Intertek plc (LSE: ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operating in 273 laboratories and 521 offices in 100 countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services, which include product safety testing and product certification, EMC testing and performance testing for customers in such industries as wireless technology, security, appliances, HVAC, cables and wiring accessories, industrial machinery, medical devices, telecommunications, lighting, automotive, semiconductor, building products and electronics.
Prime Advantage is the premier, privately held manufacturers' buying consortium, creating leverage within a network of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Aggregating demand for raw materials, components, services and supplies, Prime Advantage delivers substantial cost savings to its Members, and increased market share to its Endorsed Suppliers.
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New England Resort Becomes Second Shell Vacations Systems Franchisee
After a five-year search for the ideal New England timeshare property, Shell Vacations Club (SVC) has made a major commitment to the region with the affiliation of its second franchised vacation ownership resort. Shell Vacations Systems (SVS) second franchisees are Perry Williams and Paul Peck, developers of Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa located in the historic community of Francestown, New Hampshire.
Northbrook, IL (PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- After a five-year search for the ideal New England timeshare property, Shell Vacations Club (SVC) has made a major commitment to the region with the affiliation of its second franchised vacation ownership resort. Shell Vacations Systems (SVS) second franchisees are Perry Williams and Paul Peck, developers of Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa.
Located in the historic community of Francestown, New Hampshire, the resort is set amidst 675 pristine wooded acres with rolling hills and abundant stone walls a semi-private 18-holegolf course and an adjacent ski and ride area. The golf course was originally developed in the 1920s by famous golf course architect Donald Ross and Williams and Peck saw a tremendous opportunity in the land, its in-place infrastructure and its close proximity to Boston. After new construction in excess of $10 million and further renovations, the resort will contain 112 units in 16 two-story buildings with a clubhouse and spa.
The new franchisees are also committed to expanding the Shell Vacations Club resort network. Their franchise agreement with SVS gives Peck and Williams an exclusive right to sell under the SVS banner in New England subject to increasing sales and developing additional resorts within the next two years. Already in active sales, Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa is scheduled to convert to sales of the Shell Vacations Club points in September. This aggressive schedule is made possible because Peck and Williams gain immediate access to Shell's tools, systems, and sales and marketing collaterals.
Says Sheldon Ginsburg, President and CEO, Shell Vacations LLC, "For some time, our Carriage Hills Resort in Canada has been our only property in the East. This affiliation is pivotal for us as it clearly demonstrates that we are not just a 'West Coast' company. With this franchise we have begun implementing our plan to weave a complete North American network and are now in talks with other East Coast developers. We also plan to expand our Club internationally through franchising, beginning with Canada and Mexico. Several current initiatives are moving us in that direction."
Adds Tracy Sherles, President of the points-based Shell Vacations Club and architect of Shell's franchising initiative, "This special opportunity at Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa fits perfectly with our strategic goal of creating a New England experience for our Shell Vacations Club members. Shell intends to blanket the region with a mix of resorts, activities and benefits available on the basis of points. We are already working on a myriad of special New England experiences that will be inviting to SVC members who are visiting the region, as well as to those who live there.
Jeffrey Server, Executive Vice President of Acquisitions and Development for Shell Vacations, applauded the commitment of these two developers to bring out the best of the property and fulfill its tremendous potential through renovation and rejuvenation.
"Clearly, Perry Williams and Paul Peck understand the importance of maintaining a traditional New England look and feel to the property. Their improvements to landscape, amenities, unit and design standards will place Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa squarely in the midst of other Shell Vacations Club resorts in terms of overall quality."
About the Developers
Williams and Peck are partners in two Maine properties: Rangeley Lake Resort, a timeshare in Rangeley and the Timbers at Sugarloaf/USA, a whole ownership luxury ski-in/ski-out condominium project in Carrabassett Valley both about 80% sold out. Williams runs the day-to-day operations of Rangeley Lake Resort while Peck runs the Timbers. Peck has been an attorney for nearly 20 years, concentrating in real estate, corporate, and commercial law with the 130-year old law firm of Drummond & Drummond in Portland, Maine.
Said Williams, "We put a great sales and marketing team in place at Rangeley Lake Resort and could see we would soon face the prospect of having nothing left for them to sell. We bought Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa and affiliated with RCI primarily to keep the team together. We had no future development plans after this resort and, frankly, the last thing on our mind was franchising with anybody. We really did not want to be 'corporate' and affiliated with a big brand, as we believe we are entrepreneurial in spirit."
"Then we learned about Shell's franchising program and felt it was the wave of the future because of the Club's usage flexibility," added Peck. "We also discovered that being entrepreneurial is what Shell is all about. At their core, they still like to make things happen just like we do. With the franchise, we'll still be running our own business - but with the benefits and credibility of a big company behind us. And of course, we're still a part of RCI."
What were their motivating factors in becoming a Shell Vacations System franchisee?
"We were looking for a knowledgeable partner to take our business to a higher level," said Paul Peck. "We realized we might spend hundreds of thousands of dollars and many years and still never get there by ourselves. We didn't want to wait to grow. Since Shell has been at it for 25 years, we knew being a franchisee would be the ideal process to get us where we want to go faster and more cost-effectively."
Explained Peck, "Being a Shell Vacations Systems franchisee will provide a better experience and result in a higher value for our customers' vacation dollars. Since Shell will frequently contact our owners to help them use the product, they will be happier and our portfolio will perform better. On the back end, being a franchisee will enable us to obtain better reporting and financial snapshots of our company. Using Shell's systems and the Shell Vacations Club makes it much easier to expand to new resorts throughout New England because we do not have to start from scratch."
Williams agreed. "Having gone from single site developer to two resorts, we could easily see the synergy in being affiliated with Shell's 21 other resorts. It's exciting for us to so clearly define our future path. Being a Shell franchise will enable us to keep our machine going for a long time. With the New England territory as our exclusive region, we plan to develop other resorts in the near future. Now there is no end in sight. Plus, it's great for employee morale. We look forward to using the Shell brand as we continue to recruit top flight sales and marketing personnel."
A New England native herself, Tracy Sherles has looked for an opportunity to help develop a vacation club in the region for the past 15 years and was thrilled to have the New Hampshire property under the SVS banner. SVS Vice President Joe Malone, born in New England and currently based there, has long felt that a points-based club in this region would help fulfill the dreams of many vacationers and make complete business sense for the organization.
Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa
The main house at the Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa (built in 1790) features an enormous fireplace in the tradition of that era and houses a restaurant, tavern, banquet facility, pro shop, and administrative offices. A documented ghost living in the basement adds to the ambiance.
"We intend this to be a family-friendly destination and ideal for family vacations," said Williams. "Francestown is the kind of place where you don't have to lock your doors. It's peaceful and relaxing; the historical surrounding area is the main attraction. Many of the homes were built in the 1700s, and one general store here has been open every day for the last 215 years."
Eleven million dollars has recently been spent at the Crotched Mountain Ski and Ride Area adjacent to the resort, which features downhill trails with all new lifts, as well as night skiing. Crotched Mountain Resort & Spa offers cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, tubing, ice skating and hiking trails in addition to championship golf and clubhouse amenities.
The first Shell Vacations Systems franchisee, Salado Creek Villas in San Antonio, was affiliated with SVS in March of this year.
Shell Vacations is one of the nation's largest independent vacation ownership developers, now operating 22 resorts in eight states and Canada along with various preview centers. The company has over 2,500 employees and a hospitality division serving close to 100,000 owners/members.
For additional information, please log on to http://www.shellvacationsclub.com
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Joe Malone at 508-563-0127
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Wrecking Corporation of America Awarded Contract for Preparation of Second Liberty Center Site in Ballston
Wrecking Corporation of America, which has helped pave the way for the future of the DC area through numerous high-profile demolition projects, has been awarded a $5 million contract for demolition and excavation services at the Liberty Center site in Arlington’s Ballston area.
Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) June 27, 2005 -- Wrecking Corporation of America, which has helped pave the way for the future of the DC area through numerous high-profile demolition projects, has been awarded a $5 million contract for demolition and excavation services at the Liberty Center site in Arlington’s Ballston area. The general contractor for the project is Clark Multi-Family Builders LLC, an affiliate of Maryland-based Clark Construction Group; the developer is Arlington-based Shooshan Company. Wrecking Corp. also handled the demolition and excavation of the site of the current One Liberty Center building.
Site preparation for the second Liberty Center project involves demolition of 700,000 square feet of existing building, including two 14-story towers and their foundations, plus a 3-level below-grade parking garage. The project requires processing and removal of concrete debris to be recycled; 8,000 cubic yards of it will be crushed and used on site as backfill. In addition, there are three phases of excavation, totaling 80,000 cubic yards of earth, to facilitate the construction of three new buildings.
“A demolition job of this size in an urban setting such as Ballston is always a challenge,” said Terry Anderson, Wrecking Corp. EVP, “and public safety is our priority when planning these kinds of projects. The towers will be demolished with a crane, which is a cost-effective methodology we have used through out the Metro area. When we performed the demolition of the tower on the first Liberty Center site a couple of years ago, we held extensive meetings with Arlington County and our client to coordinate traffic and pedestrian control, as well as work hours, to bring the project to fruition. Due to that planning and the support of the Arlington agencies, especially the police department, the building was razed safely with minimum impact to the surrounding community.
“In addition to the demolition on the second site, the excavation of about 80,000 cubic feet of earth requires a lot of planning to stage the necessary trucks and equipment without major traffic disruptions in the surrounding area. On the first Liberty Center project, we excavated close to 76,000 cubic yards and went down about 60 feet below street grade. There were times we were moving more than 200 loads a day off that site. In order to sustain that level of activity safely we employed numerous flagmen and personnel dedicated to traffic control.”
Demolition on the site, located at the intersection of Quincy Street and Wilson Boulevard, is scheduled to begin in July and is slated for completion by October 2005
About Wrecking Corporation of America
Wrecking Corporation of America took down its first downtown DC building 30 years ago. Headquartered in Alexandria, VA, Wrecking Corp. has worked on a number of high-profile projects downtown and in the surrounding metropolitan areas, including the George Washington Hospital and the Former Washington Convention Center. Wrecking Corp. specializes in the challenges of demolishing high-profile commercial projects and cramped urban sites as well as sprawling multi-building complexes. For more information, visit the Wrecking Corp. web site at www.wreckingcorp.com or call 703.823.3850.
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Accelerate Your Globalstar Data Connection with EXPRESS DATA! and it’s Free with Most Plans
Wholesale-Telecom is pleased to announce the availability of Globalstar’s Express Data, a data compression service that allows customers to send email, access the Internet and transfer files more quickly and efficiently over the Globalstar network.
Littleton, CO (PRWEB) June 25, 2005 -- Express Data is a subscription- based service that utilizes "optimization techniques" to allow users to send email, transfer files, and browse the Internet more quickly and efficiently over the Globalstar network. Express Data would be able to emulate data speeds of up to 56Kbps, compared to the current 9.6Kbps speed. This service will be accessible for both Direct Internet (#777) and Dial-Up data users.
Express Data is ideal for customers who want to send basic emails, transfer files, or browse the Internet faster from remote areas across all industries via the Globalstar satellite network. Customers will be impressed by the speed, affordability and ease of use of this service. Globalstar requirements are: -
Globalstar GSP-1600 Handheld Phone or GSP-2900 Fixed Phone with version
5.2 or higher phone software version
- Globalstar Data Kit or Globalstar Vehicle Kit
- Express Data software (can be downloaded from the Globalstar website or the Data Kit Installation CD Version 1.2)
- A Globalstar airtime price plan
- Subscription to Express Data service
Express Data is free to current and potenetial customers on the following price plans:
- Freedom 150
- Freedom 500
- Freedom 1400
- Freedom 4000
- Liberty 1800
- Liberty 6000
- Liberty 16800
- Liberty 48000
- Skyline 120
- Skyline 400
- Powerline 1250
- Powerline 3000
Express Data is being offered to all other monthly price plans at $9.95/month over and above the current monthly service fee. For annual plans not listed above an annual fee of $119.40 will be charged.
Wholesale-Telecom has been providing wholesale solutions to corporate and commercial accounts since 2001. Wholesale-Telecom provides Long distance, Internet, Frame Relay and private line services from over 45 carriers world wide.
Our mission statement is to “sell you what you need not what we have”. We have a sincere commitment to help our customers manage all of their telecom needs from finding the best carrier fit, up to committed support after the service is up and working. We want to give customers their time back to improve their business by letting Wholesale-Telecom do all the leg work in interviewing carriers and leveraging them against each other to come up with the best price. We want to make the entire process of ordering telecom products and services as easy as possible, at no cost to the customer. Check out our latest promos at our website.
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June 24, 2005
Foxboro Launches Campaign to Find the Control Room in North America that’s Most in Need of a Makeover
The Foxboro Automation unit of Invensys Process Systems today announced a campaign to identify the control room in a North American process plant that is most in need of a complete design and equipment makeover. Invensys and partners will provide upgrades worth up to $350,000 in value.
(PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- The Foxboro Automation unit of Invensys Process Systems has announced a campaign to identify the control room in a North American process plant that is most in need of a complete design and equipment makeover.
The winning company will receive a “TV-reality-show-inspired” makeover. This will include professional control room design by User Centered Design Services (a consulting company focused on effective control room design and operations); a conceptual design solution walkthrough video from Smith LaRock (a professional services firm that provides planning, architecture, and interior design services); a new operator console from Wright Line (a manufacturer of consoles, enclosures, and other furniture for technology-intensive environments); Foxboro workstation and monitor upgrades; plus appropriate Invensys engineering, alarm management, and training services, with a total estimated value of up to $350,000.
“The control room is the critical operations nerve center in a process plant,” said Paul Steinitz, marketing director at the Foxboro Automation unit of Invensys Process Systems. “Here, the operators routinely make decisions that impact plant safety, availability, and performance. With this in mind, it’s surprising how many control rooms are so obviously in need of an upgrade, either because the ergonomics are poor, the environment is not conducive to good decision-making, the control system is obsolete, the alarm sub-system needs to be rationalized, or a combination of these problems.
“While we’re certainly trying to have some fun by launching this TV-reality-show-inspired ‘makeover’ campaign, we also hope to draw attention to the above situation and encourage North America’s brownfield process plants to take the necessary steps to empower their operators by upgrading their control rooms.”
Potential candidates are encouraged to send photos of their control rooms, along with a control room description and their specific “makeover” goals and objectives to Foxboro, where an expert team of judges will choose the control room most in need of a functional and cosmetic upgrade.
For more information, or to submit an entry, readers should visit http://www.foxboro.com/crm2. Foxboro will announce the winner of the control room makeover at the 2005 ISA Show in Chicago, October 25-27, 2005.
About User Centered Design Services
User Centered Design Services, LLC is a consulting company focused on Operational Excellence. The company’s vision is to implement best practice solutions for reducing the frequency and severity of abnormal situations, which will dramatically improve the nature of operations in production facilities. These best practices impact all aspects of plant operation and help improve plant performance, reduce incidents, and improve safety and profitability.
User Centered Design Services offers a full line of consulting services to evaluate current plant condition, make realistic and achievable recommendations for improvement, and aid implementation.
About Smith LaRock
Smith LaRock Architecture is a full service, Colorado-based Architectural firm offering design services to the process control industry. Industry Best Practices, cumulative design experiences, and collaborative designers are brought to bear on the real-world challenges of the 24/7 control environment to develop control room design solutions of lasting value, utility, and functionality for Smith LaRock Clients. The company’s design goals are operator vigilance and reduced-stress environments. Smith LaRock is partnered with its sister company, Michael B. Smith Architecture Inc., to provide services in Alberta, Canada to its Canadian clients, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA. Contact e-mail protected from spam bots for further information, or call 1-866-534-2247.
About Wright Line
Wright Line, a global leader in the design and manufacture of consoles, enclosures, office and other specialty furniture, has been serving the data center, office, call center, electronic laboratory and high-tech manufacturing environments for over 70 years. The company is headquartered in Worcester, MA and can be contacted by email at, e-mail protected from spam bots or by phone, 800.225.7348. To view the company’s full product line visit www.wrightline.com.
About Invensys Process Systems
Invensys Process Systems, a business unit of Invensys plc, provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of industrial process plants. In addition to its rapidly expanding Global Solutions group, Invensys Process Systems includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware, and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world’s largest refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, and pulp and paper mills.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in the UK and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 35,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.
Avantis, Foxboro, I/A Series, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Maria Shriver and Entertainment's Most Powerful Women Join Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity's All Women Build - 'Power Women, Power Tools' Set for June 25th
The 2nd annual Women Build 'Power Women, Power Tools' is an invitation-only event where Hollywood's top women will help build homes for seven Los Angeles area families currently living at poverty level.
(PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- Hollywood for Habitat For Humanity (www.hollywoodforhabitat.com) announced today its second annual Women’s Build event. The ‘Power Women, Power Tools’ Build, featuring some of the most powerful women in the entertainment industry, will take place on June 25th from 9 am to 2 pm. The invitation-only event will kick off with a welcome address from HFHFH founder, Director/Screenwriter Randall Wallace (Braveheart, We Were Soldiers) and California First Lady, Maria Shriver.
HFHFH hopes the build will empower women to tackle the issue of poverty housing hands on and encourage others in Hollywood to come forth in support of future builds. The Power Women Host Committee this year includes Melanie Cook (Ziffren, Brittenham, Branca, Fischer, Gilbert-Lurie, Stiffleman & Cook), Nicole David (William Morris Agency), Barbara Dreyfus (United Talent Agency), Paige Hemmis (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition), Diane Nelson (Warner Bros. Entertainment), and Maria Shriver.
In partnership with Habitat for Humanity South Bay/Long Beach, the Host Committee, along with other top-level entertainment industry executives, will help build homes for seven Los Angeles area families currently living at poverty level. These families – the future homeowners - will be on hand to build side-by-side with volunteers as part of Habitat’s ‘sweat equity’ program. Each family selected must volunteer at least 500 hours of build time on their home as a down payment before paying back a no interest loan.
“The entertainment community has become a valuable partner in building awareness and raising funds to build homes so that these families can move out of the substandard conditions they are currently living in,” says Erin Rank, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity South Bay/Long Beach. “The Power Women, Power Tools Build demonstrates that women have the power to break stereotypes in all industries, and become a part of the solution to ending poverty housing in our community.”
“In this Power Women, Power Tools build, women who are blessed in status and career are reaching out to women who are rich in their love, courage, and determination to build a better life for their families. Both sides bring a blessing to each other, ” says HFHFH Founder Randall Wallace.
The event could not take place without support and donations by its sponsors. The state of California contributed $200,000 in Self–Help Technical Assistance funds to Habitat for Humanity to support the building of the sixteen-home site. The Ralph’s / Food 4 Less Foundation is sponsoring breakfast, Starbuck’s is supplying coffee, Chef Robert Catering will graciously provide lunch for all volunteers, and a Ben & Jerry’s truck will be on site to serve complimentary ice cream. Additionally, Warner Bros. has donated tote bags and t-shirts, and Paige Hemmis of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” has donated her signature pink Tuff Chix brand tool belts.
Launched in 2000 with a twenty-home “Blitz Build”, HFHFH involves the entertainment industry in raising money, publicity and volunteer support for Habitat for Humanity’s mission of eliminating poverty housing from the world and making decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. HFHFH has sponsored 150 homes around the world from Los Angeles to New York and Northern Ireland to South Africa.
Power Women, Power Tools is made possible by the efforts of its Host Committee and hundreds of volunteers throughout the year and takes place Saturday, June 25th beginning at 9 am at 22526 Halldale Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90501. The event will begin with a welcome address by Randall Wallace and Maria Shriver. Please visit www.hollywoodforhabitat.com for more information.
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Cyberlux Featured on Home Builder Stocks Web Site
HomeBuilderStocks.com Profiles Solid-State Lighting Company
Research Triangle Park, NC (PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- Investor portal for home construction has launched a Web page devoted to Cyberlux Corporation, a solid-state lighting company.
Through the Investor Ideas Web portal at http://HomeBuilderStocks.com, investors will find detailed information about Cyberlux products, financial reports and the company's organization.
Cyberlux has created breakthrough lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today. Cyberlux products are bulb-free, maintenance-free and extremely long lasting.
"Cyberlux products have a wide range of applications to many different industries, including the home builders, because they use 90 percent less energy than traditional light bulbs and remain cool to the touch, even after hours of use," said Cyberlux President and COO Mark Schmidt.
Because Cyberlux products are extremely energy efficient, they are ideal to provide lighting solutions for residential construction projects.
"The amazing progress in solid-state lighting technology has provided us with new tools to allow lighting solutions that weren't possible until this year," said Don Evans, CEO of Cyberlux. "Our engineers have used solid-state lighting technology to give contractors solutions for energy efficiency and the elimination of high heat associated with traditional halogen and incandescent products."
Cyberlux has launched a new line of products designed for kitchens and baths. The company unveiled its new Aeon line of task and accent lighting products on May 10 at the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas. Aeon products use solid-state lighting technology for fixtures in closets, cabinet interiors and under cabinets to illuminate kitchen and bath counters.
"With the technology used to create the Aeon line, we guarantee these products will perform for 15 years in a home environment," said Schmidt.
The Cyberlux Aeon line includes three grades of products: Aeon, Aeon Plus and Aeon Pro.
- Aeon is a basic, easy-to-install, solid-state diode lighting fixture.
- Aeon Plus is track lighting offered in a number of configurations.
- Aeon Pro is the top tier of the Aeon line. It includes three light rod lengths which contain multiple diode arrays that focus three alternative intensities of light at the touch of a button.
In addition to being featured on http://HomeBuilderStocks.com, Cyberlux products are also recognized on http://HomelandDefenseStocks.com for their military applications.
About Cyberlux Corporation
Cyberlux Corporation (OTCBB: CYBL) has created breakthrough lighting technology that provides the most energy efficient and cost effective lighting solutions available today. Several products are designed to address emergencies such as power outages or critical security lighting needs and others bring newly developed heatless light into the home for use in closets, cabinet interiors and under cabinet lighting for kitchen counters. Cyberlux uses solid-state semiconductors, trademarked as its diodal(TM) lighting elements, which consume 92 percent less energy than incandescent elements and perform for over 20 years in contrast to 750 hours for traditional bulbs.
For more information, visit http://www.cyberlux.com.
Cyberlux Corporation is a featured Company on HomebuilderStocks.com and HomelandDefenseStocks.com.
For full details, click here: http://www.investorideas.com/CO/CYBL/NewsReleases.asp
Source: Cyberlux Corporation
Contact:
Kathleen Keener Linder or Investor Relations
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Fourth Generation of Taylor Family is Named General Manager at Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware recently named Marshfield native and Halifax resident, Andrew Taylor as General Manager. Taylor represents the fourth generation of the Taylor family to help manage the business.
Marshfield, MA (PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- Marshfield-based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware recently named a new General Manager. Marshfield native and Halifax resident, Andrew Taylor has worked his way up over the years from sweeping the floors as a teenager to his new role as General Manager. Taylor is the fourth generation of the Taylor family to help manage the business.
Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is a full-service hardware store and lumberyard located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass.
A graduate of Marshfield High School and Norwich University, Taylor is responsible for most of the lumber purchases and contractor sales at Taylor Lumber. He also supervises the hardware store and lumber yard in the absence of those managers.
“Andrew was raised in this store. He is familiar with all aspects of the business and we are happy to have him more involved,” noted Rick Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family to run the 60 year old family owned and managed business.
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware has maintained the old fashioned, personal service once offered by every good hometown lumber and hardware store. The Taylor family has been serving Marshfield’s lumber and hardware needs for more than 60 years. Today they are a full-service hardware store and lumberyard serving professional contractors and the “do-it-yourselfer”. Taylor Lumber combines traditional, old-fashioned service with the advances of today's building materials. As an ACE affiliate, they are able to bring the customer a wide variety of top quality, competitively priced products.
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass. They can be reached at 781.834.7921 or toll free at 800.562.9663. Also, visit Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware on the web at www.taylor-ace.com.
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“2nd Annual Great Doghouse Construction Contest” at Marshfield Fair Sponsored by Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware
The 2nd Annual “Great Doghouse Construction Contest” will be held at the Marshfield Fair to help raise funds for the Marshfield Animal Shelter. South Shore residents and youth groups are urged to participate in the canine cabin competition. Up to five participants will be given a $200 dollar allowance from Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware to purchase materials to build the doghouse of Rover’s dreams.
Marshfield, MA (PRWEB) June 24, 2005 -- The 2nd Annual “Great Doghouse Construction Contest” will once again be a focal point of the Marshfield Fair and will help raise funds for the Marshfield Animal Shelter. Last year over $1000 was raised and donated directly to the Marshfield Animal Shelter. South Shore residents and youth groups are urged to contact Marshfield-based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware to participate in the canine cabin competition.
Up to five participants will be given a $200 dollar allowance from Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware to purchase materials to build the doghouse of Rover’s dreams. In addition to the material allowance, contestants are encouraged to embellish as much as they choose. All doghouses must be assembled prior to the fair.
Marshfield Fair guests will vote on their favorite doghouses and prizes will be given to the winners. Categories will include Most Original, Most Practical, Most Claustrophobic, and Most Goofy.
All of the doghouses will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. All proceeds will be donated to Marshfield Animal Shelter.
“This is a great event for Eagle Scouts to consider,” noted Rick Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family to manage Taylor Lumber-ACE Hardware. He added, “The Duxbury Art Center is participating this year and hopes to encourage their members to participate as well. We are expecting a great turn out.”
Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is a full-service hardware store and lumberyard located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass.
Individuals or groups wishing to participate should contact Rick Taylor at 781.834.7921 for details.
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware has maintained the old fashioned, personal service once offered by every good hometown lumber and hardware store. The Taylor family has been serving Marshfield’s lumber and hardware needs for more than 50 years. Today they are a full-service hardware store and lumberyard serving professional contractors and the “do-it-yourselfer”. Taylor Lumber combines traditional, old-fashioned service with the advances of today's building materials. As an ACE affiliate, they are able to bring the customer a wide variety of top quality, competitively priced products.
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass. They can be reached at 781.834.7921 or toll free at 800.562.9663. Also, visit Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware on the web at www.taylor-ace.com.
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June 23, 2005
Commercial Real Estate Investment Bank Addresses Foreign Investment into U.S. Commercial Real Estate Assets
Commercial real estate lender, Pacific Security Capital, provides strategic insight into the considerations surrounding foreign commercial real estate investments of U.S. real estate assets.
Beaverton, OR (PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com -- Pacific Security Capital (“PSC”), a leading commercial real estate investment bank, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, provides strategic insight into the considerations surrounding foreign commercial real estate investments of U.S. real estate assets
Commercial real estate in the United States has historically been recognized as a favored asset class that has yielded steady appreciation without the fluctuations that are characteristically present in competing asset classes. This, in turn, has long made commercial real estate an attractive investment to foreign investors. The political and economic stability of the U.S., the absence or threat of government appropriation or nationalization, and the recognition of the historical strength of the US Dollar have no doubt also been contributing factors to the lure of foreign investors.
Having years of commercial real estate lending experience, Mike Myatt, the Executive Managing Director of commercial real estate investment bank Pacific Security Capital, provides insight that “given the attractive market characteristics described above, there has been a tendency for foreign investors to allow the sense of urgency surrounding the placement of funds. Thus, the desire to maintain competitive yields to drive their entry in to US commercial real estate markets.”
Myatt adds that “while resulting in great velocity with respect to time to market considerations, this scenario is regrettably akin to letting the tail wag the dog. If either ignored or misunderstood, navigating the complexities of international real estate finance with respect to the structuring of foreign investment into the US commercial real estate market can lead to a veritable plethora of increased costs and risks.”
Experience shows that a rush to place capital on the part of foreign investors will result in the selection of the wrong assets in the wrong markets and in a resultant sub-par investment performance. This scenario coupled with poor tax planning, insufficient infrastructure and the lack of a hedging strategy has caused many a horror story about what can happen to foreign investors with an ill-conceived investment strategy.
To maximize returns, create operational leverage and manage economic risk the foreign investor should assess the following items prior to expatriating capital into US investments:
- Financially engineer a business model that leverages the best of both foreign and domestic strategic tax planning;
- Assess the need for, and cost of currency hedging;
- Determine best practice methodology for accessing deal flow in alignment with investment strategies;
- Understand the increased costs and complexities of logistics and operations;
- Choose a business model that will lend itself to maximizing US capital markets access
About Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital is a leading commercial real estate investment banking firm providing commercial real estate loans, structured finance, investment sales and advisory services. The combination of direct lending, advisory, intermediary, corporate and professional services, syndication and acquisition services consistently allow PSC to rank among the leaders in the industry. PSC is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with other offices in major markets in North American and Europe. More information about the company can be found at http://www.PacificSecurityCapital.com.
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New Home Construction Boot Camp Seminars Offered by The Allen Mortgage & Real Estate Group and MW Johnson Construction - Helps Home Buyers Build for the First Time
The Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group is working in conjunction with MW Johnson to Offer New Home Construction Boot Camp Seminars designed to ease the frustration of building for the first time.
St. Paul, MN (PRWEB) June 23, 2005 -- http://www.NewHomeBootCamp.com -- The Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group, a leading Minnesota Mortgage Broker today announced that it is working with MW Johnson Construction, a local home builder, to offer New Home Construction Boot Camp Seminars designed to ease the frustration and anxiety of those building for the first time.
As home building becomes more complicated and expensive, more and more first time home builders are looking for educational instruction from many sources including parents, online venues and home building professionals.
“Witnessing the growing number of those building for the first time, who are also first time homebuyers, has been amazing to us,” said Cindy Allen, mortgage broker, Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group. “We began to realize that there is a clear need for home building education. This is why we are working in conjunction with MW Johnson Construction to offer the New Home Construction Boot Camp seminar.”
The New Home Construction Boot Camp seminar offers home buying tips such as what type of property tax benefits are offered to new builders, insight into custom design, how to understand the differences between warranties, what types of new building materials are trends and which are here to stay.
“What many new home builders do not realize is that they can accumulate equity during the building process,” said Melissa Johnson, New Home Consultant, MW Johnson Construction. “For this reason, we educate and offer examples during the boot camp about how seminar attendees can build equity for themselves.”
The New Home Construction Boot Camp seminar also offers answers to basic building information questions including:
- What qualities and credentials should I look for when choosing a builder?
- How should cost overruns be estimated?
- Should I believe the builder’s construction timeline?
- Does it cost more to build in the winter?
- What types of permits are necessary?
- What is the most effective way to communicate with a Job Superintendent?
Seminar attendees are raving about how the New Home Construction Boot Camp seminar has taught them to effectively build a new home.
“I learned that you don’t have to already own a home to be able to build a new one,” said Hildah Makori, New Home Construction Boot Camp attendee. “A first time homebuyer can afford to have one built too.”
“The Construction schedule sheet that explained the different phases of the construction process and how long each phase would take, was a very big help,” said Joshua Peterson, New Home Construction Boot Camp attendee.
Anyone interested in learning more about building a home can register to attend upcoming New Home Construction Boot Camps hosted in the following MN communities at www.NewHomeBootCamp.com:
June 27 – Woodbury
Aug 25 – Eden Prairie
Sept 21 – Lakeville
Oct 20 – Bloomington
Nov 15 – Blaine
Dec 14 – Apple Valley
About The Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group
The Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group, home of the First Time Homebuyers Boot Camp, has been a leading MN mortgage broker and mortgage lending company for nearly 20 years. With a commitment to first time homebuyers, the team at the Allen Mortgage & Real Estate Group commits to sharing the truth about the home buying process.
Find out more on the home buying process and home buying tips at www.The-AllenGroup.com.
The Allen Mortgage and Real Estate Group also resells its First Time Homebuyer and New Home Construction Boot Camp curriculum via www.TradeWinMarketing.com.
MW Johnson
MW Johnson Construction is regarded as one of the Twin Cities largest and most reputable family owned builders and has been building locally since 1971. Over the past 34 years they have worked with families building their first home to those building their multi-million dollar dream homes and are committed to giving all of them the same level of service. Building on their site or yours they are currently constructing homes from St Cloud to Rochester, Mankato to Baldwin, WI and everywhere in-between - and most recently even into Southern Florida.
For more info contact Melissa Johnson at e-mail protected from spam bots or 952-892-3544
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June 22, 2005
Introducing Simple Guardian, the Simple Solution to Jobsite Theft
Our Simple Guardian Office Trailer Kit is the best professional quality wireless security system on the market and the only one specifically designed for the entire job site.
(PRWEB) June 22, 2005 -- Recent research has identified jobsite theft as a top concern for the construction industry, with losses of more than $1 billion in the United States each year. These losses are a result of a widespread lack of effective security solutions for jobsites and equipment located on the sites. Simple Guardian, an innovator in automated security notification services, today announced the debut of their JOB SITE KIT, its simple, portable, wireless alarm system that is designed specifically for the construction industry and uses patented wireless technology to monitor numerous pieces of equipment or areas simultaneously.
Simple Guardian features a base unit and four unique wireless sensors. It is a user-friendly self installed system that can be customized for different jobsites. Through the base unit, stationed in a jobsite trailer, the remote sensors can monitor key assets and areas on the jobsite. If an intruder tries to enter a secured area, disturb a piece of protected equipment, or remove materials from the site, the alarm activates and a notification is sent to the key holders.
Simplicity is the key to providing a useful solution in which anyone can manage the system. Simple Guardian gives construction managers and foreman an easy to use application to manage the system. Through Simpleguardian.com, changing access codes, notification lists or reviewing system reporting is a breeze.
"Simple Guardian understands the significant impact job site losses continuing to have on the construction community," commented John Kruger, President. “As we focus on simplicity of use, we maintained an eye on costs. Our JOB SITE KIT, wireless sensors and notification services are a fraction of the standard industry costs.”
While other security systems used on jobsites typically do not protect equipment outside of the trailer, Simple Guardian has pioneered a variety of unique add-on accessories. These accessories can be placed throughout the site, on job/gang tool boxes, materials, equipment, and inside the facility under construction to ensure that valuable tools and areas of the jobsite are protected.
Wireless sensors can be placed on equipment, tools, and locations throughout the construction site. For example, the Simple Cord, will protect equipment normally secured by a lock and chain. The Simple Board is specifically designed to be placed upon stackable materials, such as lumber, block, or brick. The Simple Sensor detects motion and is designed to be placed inside of the building under construction.
Simple Guardian Alarm kits are available at select industrial and specialty tool suppliers across the country, or directly from www.simpleguardian.com. The base system retails for $275, and the and the wireless sensors will range in price from $75 to $285. The notification service starts at $12.95 per month for a single location. Simple Guardian offers other kits for a range other applications such as; homes, small businesses, recreation property and farms.
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NiteLites Announces New Location in Sarasota, FL
NiteLites, an industry leader in the low voltage outdoor landscape lighting field specializing in both residential and commercial installations, announces its newest franchise locally owned location in Sarasota.
(PRWEB) June 22, 2005 -- NiteLites, an industry leader in the low voltage outdoor landscape lighting field, announces its newest franchise locally owned location in Sarasota. NiteLites of Sarasota is locally owned and operated by Randy and Becky White. If you are interested in outdoor lighting and would like a free night time demonstration, please contact Randy or Becky White and their staff in the Sarasota area at 941-758-9338.
NiteLites Franchisees benefit from a proven system of selling, designing, installing, and maintaining outdoor illumination systems for both residential and commercial properties. NiteLites Franchisees have access to a superior line of products made of solid brass, copper, and stainless steel. NiteLites customers appreciate the unique comprehensiveness of NiteLites services and the extensive warranties provided.
NiteLites continually strives to elevate standards of quality, safety, and professionalism in the industry. NiteLites products and systems provide the best of both worlds- the latest cutting edge technology as well as a solid history of providing first rate service to each client.
All of NiteLites Franchisees benefit from a growing reputation for offering affordable excellence with an array of high-value, guaranteed products. Due to the high quality and reliability of our lighting systems, franchises' businesses continue to grow in relation to the amount of time and energy they invest.
NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc., world headquarters, located in Franklin, Ohio specializes in the manufacturing, sales, design, installation, and lifetime maintenance of top-quality, low voltage lighting for both residential and commercial applications. NiteLites proprietary line of copper and brass fixtures provide an inviting application of light on any project. To learn more about the franchise opportunities available through NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc., visit their web site at and click on the Franchise Opportunities link or call 866-NITELITES.
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June 21, 2005
Senior Living: Showering Seniors with Safety, Comfort and Style
Sunrise Senior Living and its architects have partnered with suppliers such as Best Bath Systems to provide residents with high-quality fiberglass showers that provide safety, comfort and residential styling
(PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- Life is golden for many seniors, but as they continue to age, the journey also tends to become more precarious – and dramatically more expensive – when injuries and resulting medical expenditures occur. A fall in the bathtub or shower in a senior living facility can result in trauma that add up to tens of thousands of dollars in unplanned expenses for seniors and their families, possibly resulting in painful therapies, increased fragility or permanent disabilities.
While showering in a tub is arguably inherently hazardous for anyone, shower stalls can be particularly troublesome for seniors. Moreover, the design of some fiberglass shower “units” can be aesthetically unpleasing and present installation complexities. Senior care and other lodging facilities must also meet building codes and disability act requirements.
“A critical aspect is the senior’s dignity,” says Gene Schoenfelder, VP Construction Management Sunrise Senior Living. “They need to get in and out of the shower safely. But if they don’t feel they need help, or use a walker or wheelchair, how do they get across an inch-and-a-half threshold?
“How do we provide for them to sit down or have privacy if they prefer not having a caregiver with them in the shower area? How do you handle the water controls and shower wands? All those factors go into the planning and implementation at our senior living facilities,” adds Schoenfelder.
Regardless of the level of care required, Sunrise insists that its facilities maintain a warm and friendly residential atmosphere, not an institutional one. To maximize success, Sunrise often partners with vendors such as Best Bath Systems (www.best-bath.com).
An innovative leader in adaptable access bathing products since 1972, Best Bath has worked with Sunrise and others on shower system and bathroom design that meets the requirements of seniors, acute care patients, residents in rehabilitation and those requiring “universal access” accommodations.
“We have worked closely with manufacturers in designing customized shower units for Sunrise,” says Timothy Danforth, AIA partner in charge of construction administration at BeeryRio Architecture + Interiors, the primary architect for Sunrise facilities in the U.S. “Best Bath has always been responsive.”
Best Bath collaborated with Sunrise and BeeryRio on a unique shower design that includes a low profile, collapsible, neoprene “water dam” at the base of the shower entry. The water dam is highly flexible, and gives way to wheelchairs, walkers or feet, and then reforms its original shape to prevent water from flowing out onto the bathroom floor.
Safety devices such as grab bars and handrails are also crucial components in senior facilities. In some cases, due to injuries or increasing frailty, safety bars must be added or relocated. Best Bath satisfies those needs by incorporating a heavy, 1/2-inch plywood backing into the walls of its shower enclosures for easy installation or relocation of grab bars that hold securely under lateral loads of 300 lbs.
“We always tell the builders to buy the best product for the senior living project. That is widely recognized as Best Bath, which is superior in material gauge thickness, design and plumbing preparation,” says Danforth.
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New Affordable and Hassle-free Home Improvement Option Now Available to Homeowners
Interior Door Replacement Company Opens Its Doors in Burbank
(PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- Replacing interior doors once meant hiring three or four contractors, enduring a noisy mess, and paying handsomely for the privilege. Fortunately, times have changed. Today, Burbank-area homeowners can call one company, skip the disruptions and replace their old, ugly doors with custom interior doors for less than $130 each.
"This service has never before been available in the Burbank area," says Mark Neumann, owner of Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC), which just opened at 2850 N. California St., Ste 110, in Burbank, "People are thrilled to find out how easy and inexpensive it is to replace their interior doors. Demand was already high before we opened our business."
When a customer hires IDRC to replace interior doors, Neumann says they will have new doors installed in five to seven days. Early in the week, a service team visits the home to measure existing door openings – noting gaps or spots that rub. They mark the old doors and take them back to the shop. There, they use proprietary tools to custom match, cut, sand and finish the new doors so that they fit correctly within the existing door jambs. Later in the week, the team returns to install the customized doors.
"Because most of the work is done off-site, there is no mess left behind in the home," explained Neumann.
With an Internet tool, homeowners can even view the finished product before IDRC ever steps foot in their homes. An online gallery at www.interiordoor.com allows homeowners to create their own doors with custom hinges and handles, and receive free estimates.
Prices for IDRC's custom, raised-panel, interior doors begin at $129 installed. Homeowners can choose from a wide variety of custom hinges, handles and doors, including specialties such as mirrored wardrobe doors. Prices include painting, installation, clean-up and disposal of old materials. All jobs are covered by a limited customer satisfaction guarantee.
Neumann says, "Most local homeowners can replace all the interior doors in their home for around $1,000. You can't beat that price for a home makeover."
In addition to homeowners, Neumann plans to target real estate agents, construction contractors and anyone else seeking a practical way to increase a home's value.
About IDRC
Interior Door Replacement Company custom fits and installs new interior doors for as low as $129 per door. Since its inception in 1997, the national franchise has installed more than 100,000 interior doors in homes across America. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., IDRC has locations across California and in Colorado and Arizona. For more information about IDRC, visit the company's website at www.interiordoor.com.
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Oil Tanks In The Basements Of Office and Apartment Buildings Can Be Ticking Time Bombs
Thousands of apartment and office buildings throughout the United States have old steel heating oil storage tanks in or below their basements or sub-basements. Many of these oil tanks were installed at the time the buildings were built in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's and they are much larger than doors, stairs and hallways connecting their location to the outside. With age these tanks can deteriorate and leak fuel oil into the ground. New technologies now make it easy and cost efficient to refurbish these tanks in place, saving thousands of dollars in replacement costs and virtually eliminating potential pollution problems.
(PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- The building manager showed his concern in the tone of his voice when he called. The 10,000 gallon heating oil tank in the basement of the Federal building his company managed for the GSA was emitting a strong odor of fuel oil throughout the building basement and some parts of the upper floors. The concern was that the tank, situated in a walled off area and installed when the building was built decades ago, may be leaking oil.
This call was one of hundreds of calls received yearly by AmTech Tank Lining and Tank Repair, a company that specializes in providing services to tank owners from coast to coast. Their customer list includes major oil companies such as ExxonMobil, Sunoco, Shell and Hess as well as national companies such as Procter and Gamble and Navistar.
Jeff Colner, VP of operations for AmTech, reports, “Many of these older fuel oil tanks are partially or fully buried or sealed and releases of oil can’t be detected by odor. Many times it’s not until ground contamination is discovered or a minor permeation grows into a major leak, that the problem is detected.”
Colner continued, "Most of these oil tanks were installed at the time the buildings were built in the 1940's, 1950's and 1960's and they are much larger than doors, stairs and hallways connecting their location to the outside, making it almost impossible to remove and replace them intact. With age these tanks can prevent serious problems. New technologies now make it easy and cost efficient to refurbish these tanks in place, saving thousands of dollars in replacement costs and virtually eliminating potential pollution problems.”
Colner is a veteran with steel tanks and their problems. Amtech Tank Lining and Tank Repair deals with the problems inherent to older gasoline, fuel oil and chemical storage tanks. With state of the art equipment and materials, he and his associates go right inside steel tanks, abrasive blasting, repairing and then virtually making a fiberglass and plastic tank on the interior of the older steel tank.
He added, “Corrosion is a funny animal, and the overall structural integrity of most of the steel tanks we examine is almost as good as the day it was installed. The problems come from isolated corrosion cells making minute permeations through the steel shell of the tank. Allowed to grow, these corrosion permeations can go from a minor weeping to a quarter inch hole if not addressed. A lot of oil can escape from a small hole, and it doesn’t take a tanker load to cause a pollution problem.”
Colner explained, “The refurbishing is sort of like a tank in a tank approach. The fiberglass and plastic lining we fabricate inside the steel tank adds an additional structural wall and is not subject to corrosion. The abrasive blasting process conditions the interior steel tank wall before we add the fiberglass and plastic. This helps guard against future internal corrosion problems.”
When asked about what the long-term effect of a leaking tank and the environmental cleanup process, he responded, “We don’t do environmental studies or cleanups, so I wouldn’t comment about that. It’s our job to find minor problems, or situations before they become problems, and remedy them, before you get to the point of needing environmental services.” He continued, “What we do isn’t rocket science, it’s just good, sound engineering process.”
AmTech Tank Lining and Tank Repair operates across the country, and is a member of the Armor Shield Lining network of a dozen nationwide applicator locations. The network has lined and repaired over 100,000 tanks since 1967. Call the AmTech Hotline at (888) 839-0373 for immediate information or visit the Amtech Tank Lining website at www.amtechtanklining.com.
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888 839-0373
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Entrepreneurs: Learn How To Work Less, Make More
A new Focus Four entrepreneur coaching class is forming in Charlotte, NC beginning August 18 to teach small business owners how to work less and make more. Focus Four business coach Brent Dees leads the class designed to help entrepreneurs who are ready to make a quantum leap to the next level of business ownership.
(PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- A new Focus Four entrepreneur coaching class is forming in Charlotte, NC beginning August 18 to teach small business owners how to work less and make more. Focus Four business coach Brent Dees leads the class designed to help entrepreneurs who are ready to make a quantum leap to the next level of business ownership.
To qualify, you must have been in business at least three years, be taking home at least $100,000 annually, want to grow your business while taking more time off to spend with your family. Only a few seats for the new class remain. Call 704-376-1005 to enroll, or to set up a free 15-minute telephone consultation to see if you are Focus Four material.
“I have already increased my income by 25 percent and I just started the program this January,” says Harry Hoover, managing principal of Hoover ink PR.
Focus Four is a three-year executive coaching system based upon the methods of Andrew Carnegie that helped make him, and the people around him, millionaires. The approach was developed by Richard “Dick” Zalack to help successful business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals like dentists, lawyers and accountants develop a strategic plan for life that enables them to achieve a higher level of balance, focus and goal accomplishment. Learn more about Focus Four at www.focusfour.com.
Brent Dees, who has been helping small business owners reach their personal and business goals since 1985, can be reached at 704-376-1005.
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California Inventor Winner of Two “International Gold Medal” Awards at “Inpex 2005 Invention Show” for the Eco-Mode Toilet
ECO-MODE Invention Company announces that Jorge Artola, from Stockton, CA, was awarded the prestigious “International Gold Medal” for the ECO-MODE in two categories. The ECO-MODE is a toilet that is environmentally friendly. This patented invention was exhibited at INPEX in June 2005, in Pittsburgh.
STOCKTON, CA (PRWEB) June 21, 2005 -- ECO-MODE Invention Company announces that Jorge Artola, from Stockton, CA, was awarded the prestigio