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September 30, 2005

From Hot Walk-In Showers to a Cool Walk-In Showroom

ECommerce business William Dobson Bathrooms announces that due to company expansion it has moved to new premises in Sheffield and is ready to open the doors to its first bathroom showroom.

(PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- William Dobson Bathrooms has announced today that the company will open its first walk in showroom.

After three years of continual Internet growth William Dobson Bathrooms is now moving to larger, improved premises to extend capacity for its online business as well as to launch its first 'walk in' showroom.

Originally operating as a pure ECommerce business the company has decided to act on the overwhelming feedback from a recent customer questionnaire.

“It was very clear from the feedback we received from our customers that the demand was there for a showroom in the Sheffield area. Straight away we set about planning the new space for customers so they could come in and browse our range of bathroom supplies, as well as having an opportunity to consult with our dedicated team,” said Director Ray Dobson.

The Sheffield-based company has seen online sales of bathroom supplies grow consistently year on year. In these vibrant times for the business company director Dobson also added: "We believe that the success of our business if due to continually building customer loyalty through our dedication, expertise and fair pricing strategy. We're really excited about our new expansion and look forward to meeting many more of our customers in person."

William Dobson Bathrooms currently stock an extensive range of shower enclosures, walk in showers, trays, suites and sinks. The company also offers bespoke shower doors tailor made to customer requirements.

For more information on William Dobson Bathrooms or the range of bathroom products available please contact William Dobson Bathrooms on 0870 766271 or visit the company Website at http://www.wdbathrooms.co.uk.

Contact: Ray Dobson
Website: www.wdbathrooms.co.uk
Unit 7-8 Penistone Road Trading Estate
Penistone Road
Hillsborough
Sheffield
S6 2FL

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Innovative AcryPly®-D Roofing System Introduced By National Coatings Corporation

National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of their new innovative AcryPly-D Roofing System adding to their extensive line of high performance, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.

CAMARILLO, California (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- National Coatings Corporation (NCC), announces the release of their new innovative AcryPly-D Roofing System adding to their extensive line of high performance, energy saving, sustainable roof systems for commercial and industrial buildings.

This new system provides for a industry leading, Class A UL Roofing assembly, incorporating a composite board, with or without polyiso foam bonded to ¼” glass mat gypsum board with a fiber reinforced felt facer on the bottom. Key benefits include: Superior Waterproofing and UV protection, torchless economical installation, leading Cool Roof solution resulting in energy savings due to reduced A/C needs. When installed properly, this system also meets or exceeds California’s Title 24 Cool Roof Requirements.

Vince LaBruzzo, West Region Sales Manager for NCC states, “National Coatings is excited to be able to offer an innovative deck up system that is economical, sustainable, quick and easy to install resulting in a leak free, energy saving, seamless solution for new roofs”.
Contractors also find that it’s easy to use and provides for a very competitive sustainable roofing system. Mike Terry of Rain Defense states "National Coatings has done it again. What a wonderful system. Their product engineers worked side by side with us to develop a very useful addition to our acrylic based Cool Roofing arsenal. Low cost, excellent supply chain and high performance, what more can you ask for?" Mike also went on to say that "The building inspector was so impressed with the system; he immediately recommended it to another building owner."

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IBS Founder Robert Entin to Join Vornado Realty Trust as CIO

Poised for National Growth, Real Estate Automation Solutions Firm to Recruit New President.

FAIRFIELD, NJ (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Robert Entin, Founder, President and Chairman of Integrated Business Systems (IBS), has accepted a position as Chief Information Officer for Vornado Realty Trust of Paramus, N.J., one of the nation’s largest real estate investment trusts. Entin will remain Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of IBS, a well-known provider of real estate automation solutions based in Fairfield, N.J.

Entin founded IBS in 1979, and the firm has grown to service more than 120 prominent real estate companies, including many institutional firms. With a 26-year development history, IBS and its software are recognized as industry leaders. The package addresses virtually all property management, accounting and construction management tasks. The company is in the midst of one of its most dynamic growth periods in years, with the current release of IBS 10.0i, a browser-based version of the system.

IBS and Vornado began working together in 1997, after Vornado acquired The Mendik Company, a long-time user of the IBS System. Since then, IBS has handled property management and accounting functions for about 50 percent of Vornado’s 87 million-square-foot national portfolio. In 2002, Vornado became an investor in IBS’s multi-million dollar IBS 10.0i project.

“The evolution of our client/vendor relationship has reached an unprecedented level,” said Entin, who will transition into his position at Vornado on Jan. 1, 2006. IBS will recruit a new President to run the company and provide leadership to facilitate continued growth. Entin will dedicate time to IBS, as needed, on an ongoing basis.

IBS PRODUCT POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE
For the past three years, IBS has been focused on development of IBS 10.0i. The new version can be run as an intranet within a firewall and corporate network, or over the Internet via an Application Service Provider (ASP). The product is scalable for users of all sizes, from very small to large enterprises.

“Today, 15 users have committed to IBS 10.0i, and industry-wide enthusiasm continues to validate our efforts and demonstrates demand to incorporate the next generation of technology into property management automation,” he added. “The past three years of grueling R&D have been phenomenally successful. We have rebuilt our product to serve the next generation of real estate automation needs for our existing and future client base.”

IBS is at an important juncture and poised for national growth, according to Entin. “This is a natural time to find a qualified individual to execute the company’s expansion plan,” he said. “With my new role still focused on guiding the company’s direction and technology architecture, our established team, and new leadership, IBS will remain committed to the partnership approach that has always guided its philosophy in working with users.”

A WIN-WIN DECISION
Vornado is one of the nation’s largest REITs. A fully integrated real estate company, it owns and operates office, retail and showroom properties with large concentrations in the New York metropolitan area and in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia region.

“We are thrilled that Robert has agreed to join our team,” said Joe Macnow, Vornado’s Chief Financial Officer. “We will have access to an incredible think-tank in Fairfield while gaining the benefit of an in-house CIO to manage our 40-person information technology department. We are looking forward to having a new level of expertise on our staff and believe the partnership will signal great things for both companies.”

Entin stressed that his decision to join the Vornado team was finalized only after careful discussion with IBS staff members, shareholders and users. “We recognized that in order to secure the future of IBS, the change required approval from our clients,” he added. “As a result, the final decision came after numerous key meetings with our user base.

“Our management team has reached an extraordinary level of maturity and has been running the majority of the day-to-day business for some time,” Entin noted. “My involvement as Chairman and CTO will allow me to continue to provide corporate vision and design guidance, thus enabling me to contribute to IBS’s future success. My new position at Vornado is a great endorsement for the IBS product and the company as a whole. For IBS, it means significant, continued usage by Vornado, as well as my ongoing involvement in the product’s research and development.”

Reckson Associates, a long-term IBS user and investor, was among those consulted about the change. “We naturally had and continue to have concerns,” noted Scott Rechler, President and Chief Executive Officer. “However, we have worked with Robert and IBS for more than 20 years. After considerable discussion, we are confident that the move being made by Robert is strategically sound and should ultimately benefit IBS and its users. It is on that basis that our conversations ended on a positive note and that we continue to look forward to a strong relationship with Robert and IBS.”

Edward S. Pantzer, President of Pantzer Properties, concurred. “I immediately saw the tremendous benefit for IBS,” he said. “We at Pantzer Properties have every confidence in the IBS product and complete trust in Robert’s skill and experience. As one of IBS’s first customers more than two decades ago, it is gratifying for me to see that the company is continuing to evolve as an industry leader. We look forward to maintaining our long and beneficial relationship and wish Robert the best of luck in his new endeavor.”

Entin credits the strength of IBS’s many long-term client relationships to both the quality of its product and the service that supports it. Written by real estate development, management and accounting professionals, the IBS system provides unparalleled levels of functionality and auditability. Every aspect of delivery – from hardware, customized software, installation and data conversion, to extensive on-site training, service, support and system updates – is provided with an extraordinary level of care.

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Fabcon Promotes and Hires New Personnel at Its Savage, Minnesota Facility

SAVAGE, Minn. (PRWEB) September 30, 2005 -- Fabcon, leading precast concrete wall manufacturer, today announced two promotions and three new hires at its Savage, Minn., facility. The Minnesota facility supports commercial construction projects in the Midwest and northeastern United States.

Sara Corwin has been promoted to supervisor of inventory accounting, previously serving as corporate buyer for Fabcon. Her new responsibilities include evaluating plant and field inventories and settling inventory accounts. Corwin holds an associate in applied science degree in accounting from Minneapolis Community and Technical College.

Jennifer Magin has been promoted to manager of financial reporting and analysis, responsible for coordinating the annual budget and audit processes and overseeing publishing of financial reports. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

Al Musech joins Fabcon as a project manager with 25 years experience in the construction industry. Previously employed at Shaw Construction Inc. as a project manager, Musech was responsible for estimating project costs, administering contracts and purchasing. His responsibilities at Fabcon will include administering and negotiating contracts, supervising the shop drawing process and monitoring subcontract work. Musech holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration/management from St. Cloud State University.

Steve Schulberg was recently appointed as project manager for Fabcon, where he’ll work externally with general contractors and internally with engineering, production and erection crews to manage projects in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He previously served as project manager for Scott Builders Inc. where he managed commercial construction projects from design to completion. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in marketing management from the University of St. Thomas.

Scott Jenkins joins Fabcon as marketing manager, previously an independent consultant specializing in marketing and operations management. In his new role at Fabcon, Jenkins is responsible for developing and managing integrated marketing communications projects for internal and external audiences. Jenkins holds a Bachelor of Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Business Administration from the University of St. Thomas.

“Each of these individuals brings a proven track record of success and demonstrated expertise in their respective fields,” said Mike Le Jeune, president, CEO, Fabcon. “I’m confident they will help Fabcon continue its success in innovation and uphold our commitment to our customers.”

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Lorman Education Services presents "Construction Lien Law" seminar on November 18

This "Construction Lien Law" seminar will focus on lien waivers, who is ineligible from filing construction liens,and Arizona's prompt payment laws.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- For anyone involved in the construction industry, the ultimate goal is to be paid. To assure that you are properly and timely paid for your labor, materials or equipment provided, it is necessary to follow specific steps which sometimes involve the filing of a mechanic’s lien or stop notice.

It is the goal of this seminar to provide all who work in the construction industry with the law, forms, techniques and strategies in properly creating and preserving your mechanic’s lien and stop notice rights, and with enforcing the prompt payment laws applicable to construction projects in Arizona.

Guy W. Bluff, Esq. has more than 20 years’ experience in the area of construction claims preparation and defense. Over the past 18 years, Mr. Bluff has represented both contractors and homeowners in more than 200 matters before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. He is an attorney with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering; holds an EIT registration; and is a member of the national industry organization, American Subcontractors Association. Mr. Bluff has spent more than 18 years as a civil trial lawyer concentrating in construction and contract law, and has been involved in more than 900 construction-related disputes and claims ranging to in excess of $15 million. He represents public owners, general and specialty contractors, subcontractors, materialmen, engineers, homeowners, commercial property owners, architects and sureties in all aspects of construction-related disputes and complex construction and commercial litigation.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, accountants, controllers, construction and project managers, business owners and managers, credit managers, lenders, engineers, architects, principals, contractors, subcontractors and developers.

To register for this event please click
http://www.lorman.com/info/357804 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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September 29, 2005

Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Water Tank Demolition

South Plainfield, New Jersey (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Dallas Contracting Co., Inc., (website: http://www.dallascontracting.com) a specialized contractor providing demolition, onsite concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage and scrap metal recycling to various industries, recently completed the demolition of a 40 foot, 10 foot diameter steel water tank. The water tower demolition is part of a larger redevelopment project.

Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. (Dallas Contracting) was contracted to demolish the steel water tower which was located in South New Jersey. The tank was approximately 40 feet high and ten feet in diameter. To demolish the structure, Dallas Contracting utilized a Genie boom lift and several laborers equipped with steel burning torches. The steel of the tank was cut into sections and then dropped into the shell of the tank. The steel sheets were then loaded with a skid steer and placed into rolloffs for scrap metal recycling. A fire hose and a fire watch were maintained for safety purposes. The project was completed in 2 days with no incidents or injuries.

Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. is an expert in demolition and equipment salvage. Additional information on our services can be obtained at our website http://www.dallascontracting.com/

About Dallas Contracting Co., Inc.
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. has been in business for 26 years, is financially sound (D&B Rating of 3A2), is bondable, and works on a nationwide basis. Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. offers a turnkey approach to demolition, concrete recycling and remediation projects by offering the following services under one roof:

Demolition, Onsite Concrete Aggregate Crushing and Recycling, Environmental Remediation, Rigging, Brownfield Redevelopment, Surplus and Used Equipment Sales, Interior Demolition, Equipment Removals, Dismantlement, Equipment Salvage and Scrap Metal Recycling.

Dallas Contracting Co. Inc. sells used and surplus equipment and inventory at their storefront on EBAY (http://stores.ebay.com/Dallas-Contracting?refid=store).

Contact:
Dallas Contracting Co., Inc.
1260 New Market Avenue
South Plainfield, New Jersey 07080
P: (908) 668-0600
F: (908) 668-0601
Contact: Damon Kozul, PE, CHMM
Website http://www.dallascontracting.com.

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Knez Homes Named to Builder Magazine Fast Track 100

Knez Homes, a Northeast Ohio based homebuilder, has been nationally recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the fastest growing homebuilders in the United States. The company was ranked 37th on the “Fast Track 100” list.

Perry Township, OH (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Knez Homes has been nationally recognized by Builder Magazine as one of the fastest growing homebuilders in the United States.

The company was ranked 37th on the “Fast Track 100” list.

The rankings are based on a combination of factors including percentage of revenue change, number of closes, percentage of growth and number of employees.

Knez serves Lake, Geauga and eastern Cuyahoga County. The company has been in business since 1988. Knez has also recently been recognized as 2004 Builder of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Greater Cleveland and one of the “Lake Geauga Fast Track 50”. The company is involved in residential & light commercial construction as well as remodeling and land development. They are among the largest builders in Lake County, having built over 70 homes over the past two years.

Builder Magazine is the magazine of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).

For additional information on Knez Homes, contact Anté Logarusic, VP, Sales & Marketing at (440) 259-0087.

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Hudson Finishes, Inc. completes Stefano Ricci Boutique in New York City

Designer Stefano Ricci completes boutique in NYC.

NEW YORK (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Stefano Ricci the world famous designer has opened his NYC store with the fast movement and construction expertise of Henry Gimenez of Hudson Finishes, Inc. Ground breaking started back in December 2004 and has been the envy of boutiques from around the city. This has sparked a new standard of prestige in design and construction.

Hudson Finishes led by Henry Gimenez is now moving around the city sharing his comprehensive understanding of new construction methods and how develop ideas quickly and effectively .

"Many designers and architects have many different ideas and methods, but I am responsible in making the vision a reality says "Henry Gimenez" President of Hudson Finishes, Inc.

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Bridlewood Names Tony Glanville Director of Construction Services

Bridlewood, LLC, a distinctive custom home builder in Central Virginia, has appointed Tony Glanville, a seasoned homebuilding executive, as their new Director of Construction Services. With more than 30 years of experience as a home builder, Glanville brings his high quality craftsmanship and expertise to Bridlewood, where he will oversee home development and assume mentoring responsibilities for a growing development team.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (PRWEB) September 29, 2005 -- Bridlewood, LLC, a distinctive custom home builder in Central Virginia, has appointed Tony Glanville, a seasoned homebuilding executive, as their new Director of Construction Services. With more than 30 years of experience as a home builder, Glanville brings his high quality craftsmanship and expertise to Bridlewood, where he will oversee home development and assume mentoring responsibilities for a growing development team.

Glanville’s career is marked by a tradition of developing homes noted for exceptional workmanship, superior design detail and outstanding value. Tony is licensed in Virginia, California, and Nevada. He has personally designed and built over 30 homes, mostly in the Carmel by the Sea and Lake Tahoe, California areas. Tony is an extremely hands-on builder and keeps the number of concurrent projects low so that he can add his personal touches to his homes as he builds them. "We are elated to be adding Tony Glanville’s experience as a custom home builder to our team," said Jason Hull, Principal of Bridlewood. "We believe his ingenious style and proven successes will help take Bridlewood’s homes to the next level."

About Bridlewood, LLC.
Bridlewood is a custom home builder serving the Central Virginia market that takes more pride in the quality and distinction of their homes than in the number they build. Bridlewood is committed to providing the highest levels of professional service and consistent communication throughout the design and building process. Bridlewood builds custom homes for discriminating clients through a 'Build on Your Lot' program. At any given time, they may also have a quick delivery home or two available.

For more information on Bridlewood Custom Home Builders, please visit www.bridlewoodproperties.com.

Contact:
Reid Colson, 804-305-6238
info @ bridlewoodproperties.com

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September 28, 2005

Construction Company “Unearths” Soil Conditioner That Saves Them Over $7000 Per Day

Due to last year’s heavy winter rains, JPI, one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers out of Irving, TX, was “stuck in the mud” so to speak. JPI had encountered delays on their 500-unit luxury condominium project in Simi Valley, California, putting them nearly 90 days behind schedule, potentially costing the company as much as $7,000 per day.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Due to last year’s heavy winter rains, JPI, one of the nation’s largest multi-family developers out of Irving, TX, was “stuck in the mud” so to speak. JPI had encountered delays on their 500-unit luxury condominium project in Simi Valley, California, putting them nearly 90 days behind schedule, potentially costing the company as much as $7,000 per day.

Compounding the problem were further delays pouring the concrete footings and pads because of the soil’s failure to pass moisture “perc” test due to heavy clay content and the inherent lack of moisture penetration. The soil has to be able to hold a specific amount of moisture to minimize damage to the concrete over time, caused by natural expansion and contraction of the soil.

“The soil engineer was unable to pass us because we kept failing the perc test,” declared Ken Wenger, Superintendent for JPI. “We kept watering, but we couldn’t get the water to penetrate this type of soil. That’s when I remembered a soil conditioner that I used to use back in the eighties that worked great, but I couldn’t find it anymore,” he said.

Wenger called his contact at White Cap Construction Supply, part of The Home Depot Supply division, which caters to large and medium-sized construction contractors, and asked if they carried a product called OPEN ALL. “They had never even heard of it,” Wenger said, “but they called around, and found it, and am I glad they did,” he added.

After following the manufacturer’s application instructions and trying a few of his own, Wenger had his soil engineer come back out and test only two days after the initial application. “He couldn’t believe how fast this stuff worked,” Wenger said, “and we passed the percolation test with flying colors. This is saving JPI a ton of money every day and I expect to use this on future sites as well.”

OPEN ALL is an agricultural mineral approved by the State of California and is environmentally safe and ecologically friendly. In addition to dramatically and rapidly improving soil percolation, OPEN ALL breaks up clay and hardpan soil making excavation and landscaping projects faster and easier. It is also effective for dust control. OPEN ALL can be purchased from White Cap Construction Supply.

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Online Retailer Heads for Brick-and-Mortar with First California Store

iFLOOR.com's store in 2141 Commerce Place, Hayward, CA will open its doors to the public October 1st.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Gearing up to be one of the top competitors in land-based flooring retail, iFLOOR.com is launching its fourth local center. The store in Hayward, CA will open its doors to the public October 1st. Located in 2141 Commerce Place, it will house a wide selection of quality products at low prices in its 5,000-square foot floor area.

More iFLOOR.com branches are set to spread across the nation. Three branches of iFLOOR Express are now open. Two of the company’s one-stop warehouse stores are located in Washington – one in Seattle and another in Tukwila-- and the third is in Newark, DE. This latest addition to the company’s extensive line of services will let consumers experience first-hand shopping at its best.

"iFLOOR.com has entered the California market in an area where we already have more than 40,000 existing customers. The addition of a local service center will help us respond more effectively to these customers both in terms of speed of delivery as well as personal service. With iFLOOR.com, we are able to provide low prices and remarkable customer service to our clients due to our unique approach to the flooring market. The addition of land-based stores enables us to expand upon these services by combining what we currently offer with local face-to-face service and inventory. Our top priority is to provide our customers more value for their dollar." says CEO Steve Simonson.

The Hayward branch will be one of three ground stores in California. iFLOOR.com will also open stores in Sacramento and in San Diego. It will be managed by Don Owen.

Regular store hours will be 8am to 4:30pm, Mondays to Fridays. To find out more about iFLOOR.com’s ground stores, visit http://www.ifloor.com

About iFLOOR.com
Since 1999, iFLOOR.com has been the world's largest online flooring retailer, offering over 60,000 flooring products in the following categories: hardwood floors, laminate flooring, bamboo flooring, cork flooring, and area rugs. Exclusive educational articles and installation videos are also available on the website.

iFLOOR.com is the 115th largest internet retailer according to Internet Retailer Magazine, and is the 135th fastest growing private company in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine.

More information can be accessed at http://www.ifloor.com

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Changing The Shape of Sinks to Come Sculptor and Designer Take Bathroom Sinks to a Whole New Level

Last May, sculptor Neil Logan and designer, John Pehrson, of Bronze Innovations, invested everything they had to take their line of artistic, bronze bathroom sinks to the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference in Las Vegas. As the two men held their breath in anticipation, industry professionals applauded the elegence and style of these most unusual sinks.

Tempe, AZ (PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Last May, sculptor Neil Logan and designer, John Pehrson, arrived in Las Vegas, U-Haul in tow, for the 2005 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show and Conference. The two men had literally worked day and night for four months creating a line of innovative, artistic bronze sinks they believed would revolutionize bathroom and powder room design.

While well known, established exhibitors sent entire crews to set up their exhibit booths, Logan and Pehrson changed into work clothes, strapped on tool belts and over the course of two days, re-assembled the complex display Pehrson had labored over for weeks back in Phoenix.

On opening day, the two men momentarily held their breath as they waited for a reaction from industry professionals . . . and they didn't have to wait long. Bronze Innovations, the little company from Arizona, was a hit. Designers, showroom owners, distributor representatives and the media were captivated by the elegance and style of the cool bronze vessels.

Jan D'Atri from the Arizona Republic said, "Breathtaking isn't normally a word I would use to describe a sink, but then I saw the basin by [Neil Logan simply called 'Linen.' It's a 22" bronze work of art cast to look like a linen towel had been draped over the sink. It was the showstopper."

Peter Schor from Dynamic Results, Inc. said "The 'art in form' pieces would bless any high-end bath showroom floor! My #1 pick of the most beautiful lavatories at the KBIS Show 2005!"

Neither Logan nor Pehrson are new to the art or building industries. Logan has a long and successful career as a sculptor with several public installations to his credit. His artistic skills merged perfectly with Pehrson's background in custom home building and design. Together, they bring more than fifty years of business experience, skill, fine craftsmanship and imagination to the table.

Once the Vegas show closed, the pair headed home to Arizona where the real work began. In August, Bronze Innovations moved into their new offices on South Priest in Tempe and opened a branch office near Austin, Texas. A full half dozen new sink designs have been added to the line and a new showroom is being assembled.

Without a doubt, the seamless blend of beauty, drama and function in Bronze Innovation sinks is changing the perception of art in the home, thanks to two very determined creative minds.

For more information on sinks by Bronze Innovations, visit their website at www.bronzeinnovations.com or call 1-800-495-9920 or in 480-820-3347.

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Worth & Company Named A Best Place to Work in Pennsylvania

For the third straight year, Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in PA." This award program, created through a public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry began in 2005 as the first of its kind in the United States. Only 100 companies in the state receive the designation.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- For the third straight year, Worth & Company, Inc., a leading regional provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services, has been recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in PA.” This award program, created through a public / private partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Team Pennsylvania Foundation, Central Penn Business Journal, Best Companies Group and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry began in 2005 as the first of its kind in the United States. Only 100 companies in the state receive the designation.

"Worth & Company has a great team of people. They are the driving force behind the company’s continued growth and success." said Stephen Worth, President & Co-Founder of Worth & Company. The "Best Places to Work in PA" designation is largely based on the results of an employee satisfaction survey that was administered to over 20,000 Pennsylvania employees. Stephen Weihing, Director of Human Resources for Worth & Company, sites strong leadership, generous salary & benefit packages and a long-term commitment to the growth and development of every team member as reasons behind the company’s high level of employee satisfaction.

Worth & Company will be recognized and honored at the “Best Places to Work in PA” awards ceremony on Tuesday, November 29,, 2005 at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center. The final rankings will be revealed at that time.

Serving Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, Worth & Company is the region’s leading full-service provider of mechanical contracting and maintenance services to residential homebuilders & developers, general contractors, facility & property managers, institutions and owners. The company, established in 1976, employs over 400 people from its headquarters in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

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Remodeler Wins 2005 National Business Ethics Award

Winner of American Business Ethics Award uses award as platform to promote good business practices in industry, in wake of Hurricane Katrina’s effect on prices.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- Kansas City based Schloegel Design Remodel Inc. is a recipient of the 2005 American Business Ethics Award, recognizing the company’s commitment to ethical practices in its everyday operations, philosophies and in response to crises and challenges. The award, sponsored by the Society of Financial Service Professionals and Guardian Life Insurance Company, will be presented at its Financial Service Forum 2005 in Phoenix.

President and founder Jake Schloegel said the award couldn’t come at a more appropriate time, given the current spike in construction costs in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. “The increased cost of building materials has definitely forced many remodelers to pass on some of those costs to their clients,” he explained. “However, as with any industry, there will always be less-than-reputable businesses taking advantage of the situation. This award emphasizes the value of good business ethics, and it’s a message I am eager to share with my peers.”

Schloegel says that now, more than ever, consumers should carefully choose a contractor when considering a home remodeling project. He offers the following advice:
• Obtain three references of projects similar to yours and ask them about quality of work, final price vs. estimate, service record, problems and timeline.
• Find out how long the contractor has been in business, where the contractor does its banking, whether the contractor is a member of any trade organizations and the names of three suppliers.
• Ask for a sample contract to see what is/isn’t included, how disputes are resolved
and the payment schedule.

Schloegel’s design staff and project managers are all certified by the National Association of Remodeling Industry NARI), which has launched a relief effort for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The NARI / NRF Hurricane Relief Effort is a collaborative effort between NARI and its charitable arm, the National Remodeling Foundation (NRF).

“It is important to recognize those companies that exemplify a strong commitment to both business excellence and the highest standard of civic and social responsibility,” said Anthony J. Domino, Jr., CLU®, ChFC®, MSFS, president of the Society of Financial Service Professionals. “The Business Ethics Awards are an important reminder that doing right and doing well are not mutually exclusive in today’s business world.”

Schloegel Design Remodel is one of Kansas City's oldest and most trusted remodeling contractors. SDR specializes in older home renovation and suburban remodeling of kitchens baths and entire homes. SDR was founded in 1980 by Jake Schloegel. For more information, visit http://www.remodelagain.com.

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China Becomes an Important Source of Absolute Black Granite

Absolute black granite from China is getting more and more recognized among the dealers from various parts of the world. Chinese suppliers like www.black-granite-monuments.com offers their quality black granite slabs,monuments,countertops on a custom basis.

(PRWEB) September 28, 2005 -- More and more dealers of black granite products are now importing their goods from China. Such products include absolute black granite slabs, black granite monuments, countertops, and stone carvings.

Traditionally, black granite dealers sourced their products mainly from India and Zimbabwe. Now some of them begin to shift to Chinese suppliers for their sound quality at more affordable price. “The quality is pretty good and we can save at least 20% in costs compared to importing from other sources”, said Bill Teller, a granite headstone distributor from Miami, USA.

The exportation has increased at least 30% in the past 8 months, estimated Mr. Xu, the president of GHY Granite Co., Ltd.(www.black-granite-monuments.com), a leading manufacturer of black granite memorials in China.

In China, the best absolute black granite is quarried from a narrow belt located in the adjacent area of Shanxi, Hebei and Inner Mongolia. Most of the suppliers are of a limited production capacity though the overseas demand is growing rapidly. Among them, GHY Granite Company (www.black-granite-monuments.com) is a typical supplier. As a quarry and factory based manufacturer, they offer black granite slabs, monuments, and countertops on a custom basis.

Having been in this business for more than a decade, GHY company is now enjoying a speedy growth as their absolute black granite products are getting more and more recognized by foreign clients. For more information about the black granite products of China and GHY, visit their website at www.black-granite-monuments.com.

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September 27, 2005

ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Named As One Of Canada's Hottest Emerging Companies

ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.

Mississauga, Ontario (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- ShipNorthAmerica Transportation, a Mississauga freight management company specializing in crossborder (Canada/US) shipping, was ranked 35th in the prestigious sixth annual PROFIT HOT 50 list of Canada's Emerging Growth Companies.

"It's an honor for our company to be recognized in the PROFIT HOT 50," said Ian Macdonald, President of ShipNorthAmerica Transportation. "In a very competitive marketplace dominated by large US based common carriers, ShipNorthAmerica has been able to succeed by providing exporters and importers with advantageous alternatives for their Canada/US crossborder LTL (less than truckload) and truckload shipments. It is a testament to the outstanding talent and dedication of our team of experienced trucking professionals that ShipNorthAmerica ranked 35th on the PROFIT HOT 50 and is the only transportation firm to be included in this prominent list of emerging Canadian companies."

The PROFIT HOT 50 is the definitive ranking of Canada's emerging growth companies. Published in the September issue of PROFIT and online at www.profitguide.com, the PROFIT HOT 50 ranks young firms by two-year revenue growth. "The PROFIT HOT 50 recognizes entrepreneurial ambition and managerial excellence in Canada," says editor Ian Portsmouth. "These companies have succeeded by meeting emerging market needs, creating better ways to do business and never hesitating to expand beyond our borders."

About PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success
PROFIT: Your Guide to Business Success, offers news, strategies, tips, interviews and
other resources to the CEOs of Canadian growth companies. Each year PROFIT, which currently reaches more than 400,000 readers nationally, hosts a number of events that bring together business leaders in the fast-growth segment and champions the interests of those leaders. PROFIT was founded in April 1982 as Canada's first national magazine geared to entrepreneurs. Visit www.profitguide.com.

About ShipNorthAmerica Transportation
ShipNorthAmerica is a Canadian freight management company which offers a powerful combination of trucking services that are custom tailored to meet each customer's unique freight requirements. ShipNorthAmerica offers experienced LTL (Less Than Truckload) & truckload freight services, expedited & temperature controlled trucking services and for customers with overdimensional or heavy haul freight they can provide expert flatbed and heavy haul services. ShipNorthAmerica delivers cost-effective crossborder and Canadian domestic shipping solutions with a high degree of personalized service.

To find out more about ShipNorthAmerica please visit www.shipnorthamerica.com

Contacts:
ShipNorthAmerica Transportation Inc.
Ian Macdonald (President)
1-877-744-7762
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Is Your Pool's Chlorine Killing Your Safety? Guardian Pool Fence Systems Has Answer in Double-Coated Corrosion-Resistant Supports -- Provides Stronger Pool Safety Fence

Chlorine is the savior of water purity... but the bastion of pool fence durability. But new construction methods developed by Guardian pool Fence Systems of Van Nuys, California provides superior protection using double-corrosion-resistant reinforced marine grade supports and components.

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- In a typical contrast of the elements, the same ingredients that make your pool safe to play in have exactly the opposite effect on your typical gate, fence and support poles: Chlorine's intense corrosive effect can disable your pool fence supports and pool safety gate making them less effective as barriers against intrusion and drowning. Guardian Pool Fence Systems of Van Nuys, California has developed a double-barrier system to coat ALL of the metal components on their patented pool fence systems, support rods and self-closing gate. The result is a longer lasting, more protective and substantial barrier against drowning.

"My personal experience with a close associate and the drowning of his child has led us to continue to make improvements on every facet of Guardian's pool fence systems," says Steve Sadinsky, President of the company. "We spend significant amounts of time, money, and talent in the pursuit of more effective barriers. This helps our clients achieve superior results in their pool safety goals."

Guardian Pool Safety Fences have proven to be 3 times more durable than any other type of safety system available on the market today. All of their poles are constructed with T6 marine grade aluminum, as well as the gate frame and other components coated in plastic to resist corrosion and come with the industries longest available warranty. Less substantial poles and barriers tend to break down after just a few years, requiring more maintenance, making Guardian's Pool Safety Fences the more cost-effective choice.

Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. has a highly-trained dealer and installer network providing consistent, reliable integration of these superior components, resulting in a system that continues to perform for many years without degradation... In fact, the company has pool safety fences and gates that have been in use nearly 2 decades.

About RichContent
RichContent is a product development, marketing and PR company located in Newport Beach, California and Portland, Oregon. The company is known for "productizing" people and technologies quickly and affordably, with an emphasis on high-velocity, short time-to-market and time-to-money programs. Responsible for launching Time Magazine's most popular sports product of 2003, the Trikke cambering scooter, and 2005's Yahoo Big Idea Product StairCycle. Emphasizing Online PR and marketing programs for online marketers, RichContent has also developed and launched over three dozen additional products and services since 1999. The company can be reached at 360.609.9272 or RichContent Web Site

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American Clay Earth Plaster - Based Upon Growing Demand - Expands Field Experts Across U.S. through Special Workshops

American Clay Earth Plaster, the natural finish for interior walls and ceilings, is responding to the increased builder and consumer demand for natural plaster installation. As American Clay has crossed the great divide from the more limited ‘green’ market into a larger general-use market – growing 400% in the last 12 months - the company plans to expand its number of experts across the country to help them spread the word and provide confidence to home builders and buyers that clay plaster is the best option for their interiors. American Clay's "Train the Trainer" program – which awards a certification of completion from American Clay - is being offered mid-October to key distributors, retailers and advanced clay plasterers at the New Mexico offices of AC. This will be offered again in April and October 2006. Call 866-404-1634 for info and signing up.

Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- American Clay Earth Plaster, the natural finish for interior walls and ceilings, is responding to the increased builder and consumer demand for natural plaster installation by ensuring that all its providers and distributors are completely knowledgeable and well-trained to help others. As American Clay has crossed the great divide from the more limited ‘green’ market into a larger general-use market – growing 400% in the last 12 months - the company plans to expand its number of experts across the country to help them spread the word and provide confidence to home builders and buyers that clay plaster is the best option for their interiors. To that end, American Clay has invited its key distributors, retailers and advanced clay plasterers from across the U.S. to the Albuquerque, NM offices in mid-October for a 3-day intensive training. This Train the Trainer program – which awards a certification of completion from American Clay - will be offered again in April and October 2006.

One of the key reasons for the popularity of American Clay is its ease-of-use. But as with anything, there are always questions – whether from contractors, professional plasterers or consumers. As more people discover the material – and as professional, personalized customer service is key to American Clay- timeliness and expertise in responding to inquiries dictated the creation of this certification program, in addition to their already existing workshops. Says AC Founder and CEO Croft Elsaesser, “We're doing this workshop to assure quality and knowledge to our customers. The class will be seven applicators to each instructor. This assures that everyone will have a lot of one on one time.”

The Train the Trainer program certifies the professionals in textures, repairs, sealing, blending, corners, new product application techniques, substrate variables, mixing colors and recoating.

Workshops for different levels of knowledge are also available through American Clay or through some of their distributors. Please check www.americanclay.com for dates, locations, contact information and pricing. Two kinds of workshops are offered:
• a day-long workshop for professional and serious do-it-yourself plasterers;
• a half-day workshop for do-it-yourself plasterers.
American Clay also produced a 13-minute video (VHS/DVD), which includes several shots of completed installations interspersed with a step-by-step demonstration of plastering techniques.

American Clay products are applied much like a conventional plaster finish, but with none of the intrinsic problems of gypsum or cementitious plasters. There is no off-gassing or inherent waste on-site. Moreover, the plaster is non-flammable, gives additional masonry mass in rooms, resists mold growth, absorbs sound, breathes with temperature and humidity, and is easily repairable.

American Clay – The Original Earth Plaster – presently comes in two formulations: the original Loma and the even smoother Porcelina – a formulation which provides a polished, more Venetian-like veneer. It is a unique combination of clays, aggregates and natural pigments that offers builders and consumers a natural and elegant option.

ABOUT AMERICAN CLAY ENTERPRISES
Loma is the original formulation which has the characteristics of traditional plaster. The surface texture can vary by using different finishing techniques: a tile sponge helps achieve a ‘sanded’ finish (ala suede), a stainless steel swimming pool trowel offers a smooth – but somewhat textured – surface, and a coarse black sand added to the Loma can produce an almost ‘stone-like’ quality.

Porcelina is the newer Venetian-like, super-smooth produce that gives a satin – almost texture-free – surface. Prized by Artisans for centuries, the smooth surface can be reminiscent of fine marble. Troweled over a basecoat of Loma, Porcelina is a layer of less than 1/32nd of an inch. It can be worked with several colors to produce the mottled, Venetian plaster of Mediterranean and Italian villas.

American Clay Enterprises, Inc., is based in Albuquerque, NM, and its product is patent pending. The company offers workshops at its New Mexico locations, and the product is available through their office or through one of the growing number of retailers and distributors across the U.S. Their website, www.americanclay.com, offers information on ordering, technical specifications, product application and additional resources and links.

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Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine Barbara Spector Joins Family Business Doctor This Week to Discuss Understanding The Business Owner

This week, Host Fred Hathaway and Family Business Doctor Wayne Rivers, discuss Understanding the Business Owner with guest Barbara Spector, Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 29, 2005 at 2:00pm EST.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- This week, Host Fred Hathaway and Family Business Doctor Wayne Rivers, discuss Understanding the Business Owner with guest Barbara Spector, Editor in Chief of Family Business Magazine. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 29, 2005 at 2:00pm EST. Also joining the show, Psychologist Dr. Michael Lyons who will provide insight on the psychology of the family business owner.

Owners of family or closely held businesses possess unique personality traits. Understanding the mind behind the business owner will bring the best results for working for or with a family business owner. Access to the Family Business Doctor program is free and can be downloaded from the Voiceamerica.com website after the broadcast. The show runs weekly on Voiceamerica.com Thursdays at 2:00pm EST.

Wayne Rivers is the President of the Family Business Institute and author of You Don’t Have to Die To Win and Prescriptions for a Healthy Family Business The Family Business Institute specializes in helping family and closely held businesses maximize their success. For more information on Family Business Doctor, contact Fred G. Hathaway at 1-877-326-2493 or visit the company website, www.Familybusinessinstitute.com.

Contact:
Fred G. Hathaway
1-877-326-2493 Ext 13 or
(919) 783-1880 Ext 13 or
(919) 270-9491
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Building Code of Australia to Introduce 5 Star Energy Ratings as Mandatory

It now looks certain that the BCA will require all homes to meet a mandatory energy efficiency of 5 stars from 2006. This mean that your new home will be more comfortable, not too expensive to build.

(PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- The Building Code of Australia seems set to introduce 5-star energy ratings for all new homes. While some associations in the building industry are concerned that this is likely to push the cost of building up, it is s step in the right direction for energy efficient housing.

The move is in line with the Australian Greenhouse Office's objective to minimise greenhouse gas emissions.

Until recently many homes in Australia have needed to meet a level of 4-star energy efficiency as a minimum. While this was a vast improvement on the energy efficiency and comfort for new homes, it was still just the first step to ensuring your home is comfortable and doesn’t waste precious power resources.

Even in states like Tasmania where hydro-power doesn’t emit greenhouses gases, sensible measures are required to manage the power supply. The new Bass link which was supposed to be used to export clean energy is now being considered for importing energy when the water levels in the dams are low.

The shift over recent years in energy efficient designs and requirements has lead to a big increase in the insulation industry. A wide range of choices are now available to builders and the consumer to ensure that their home is insulated to a high level and can reach 5-star energy efficiency.

For more information on energy efficiency and how to easily make your home meet the new 5 star requirements contact Libe at Sunrise Homes.

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Mindjaz Unveils New Discount program for Builders and Developers

Mindjaz today unveiled its new affinity discount program for Realtors. The Pinnacle program, which offers discounts, rewards and other benefits will be offered to all realtors affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and other construction related Associations.

(PRWEB) September 27, 2005 -- Mindjaz today unveiled its new affinity discount program for Realtors. The Pinnacle program, which offers discounts, rewards and other benefits will be offered to all realtors affiliated with the National Association of Home Builders and other construction related Associations. NAHB membersand other industry trade association members will receive access to a customized site, and receive discounts of up to 10% on Mindjaz commercial and consumer products including PDA's, MP3's, Printers, PCs, WorkBooks, Digital cameras, storage and networking products, and more. Product discounts will be available only through the Mindjaz on-line store or a Mindjaz Account Executive.

"The Pinnnacle program is designed to give Builders and Realtors an opportunity to stay ahead of the competition by giving them the technology tools they need at prices they can afford to grow their businesses", said Jeanna Brooking, VP of Marketing. " Our goal is to help our customers by making sure we understand not just what they want but what they need", she said. The company will launch a special site for Builders and Realtors in October and plans to sign agreements with several Industry Trade Associations over the next few months. " We need to be in touch with the development community and make sure we're there to help their businesses and not forget about them like others do. Our goal is to offer industry specific technology tools so that our customers can by products and services from a tech company that understands their business", Ms Brooking added. "Some companies just want the fortune 500's, but we're here for the small business owners, commercial and Residential Builders, Relators, Educators and other professionals as well", she said. The company plans to announce further enhancements to it's Builder Pinnacle Program over the next few months, including sponsorships and other engagements. The company is currently giving away 100 MP3 players as part of its 100 days to the holidays promotion.

About Mindjaz
Based in New York City, Mindjaz is a leading manufacturer of computer, audio, video, communications, and information technology products for consumer and professional markets. Its music, motion picture, television, computer entertainment, and online businesses make Sony one of the most comprehensive entertainment companies in the world. Mindjaz also develops interactive electronic media content for its products developing unique Entertainment, Animation, Game and Publishing properties making Mindjaz one of the most diverse and comprehensive emerging companies in the world. Mindjaz is igniting a new era of integrated multi-media digital technology that offers its customers a full range of content and products to enjoy. For more information about Mindjaz and its products and services, visit www.Mindjaz.com.

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September 26, 2005

Northern Tool & Equipment Continues Expansion in Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas

General Contractor Bob Moore Construction has completed Northern Tool & Equipment’s new retail store in Lewisville, Texas, just north of Dallas / Fort Worth. The new 25,454 SF retail store building is one of the first prototype stores built to represent the new design, branding and image Northern Tool & Equipment stores will include down the road.

Arlington, Texas (PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- General Contractor Bob Moore Construction company has completed Northern Tool & Equipment's new retail store in Lewisville, Texas, just north of Dallas / Fort Worth.

Bob Moore Construction company was chosen to build the equipment retailer's Lewisville store following their successful completion of Northern Tool's property in Grand Prairie in 2004. The architect for the Lewisville store was ADW Architects in Charlotte, North Carolina and the developer was Centdev Properties in Cornelius, North Carolina.

The new 25,454 SF retail store building features a large sales area with shelving for thousands of products. The building also houses several administrative offices, a loading dock, a product assembly area and an employee break room. An outdoor equipment yard displays larger pieces of equipment. Shoppers who have visited other Northern Tool & Equipment stores will notice a different look to the Lewisville location. Gone is the red and blue color scheme - this exterior is finished in a beige, dark brown and burgundy color palette with a flat canopy and a large tower structure bearing the company's new logo at the entrance.

"This building is one of the first prototype stores we've built to represent the new design, branding and image our stores will include down the road," said Chris Brockman, Assistant Construction Manager for Northern Tool & Equipment. "We're changing the look of our retail properties, moving to what we think better symbolizes who we are and what we do. The new entry tower structure with the new Northern Tool logo is a major element on the building, something people can see as they drive by and easily recognize it as Northern Tool & Equipment. It turned out really well and we are extremely proud of our new building design."

The construction team employed a variety of creative solutions to meet budget, schedule and local building code requirements. "We took a very innovative approach to solving the challenges we faced in the design and planning phases," said Curt Hellen, Senior Project Manager for Bob Moore Construction company. "This required close coordination with everyone involved. The team worked very well together - the steps we took were very successful at holding down the overall cost of the project."

The innovations used on this project have been featured in an article on www.tiltupnews.com at http://www.tiltupnews.com/tilt-up-articles/tiltup-construction-masonry-brick-wall.asp

"The building turned out really well," said Brockman. "Curt Hellen was very good about working together and keeping things going thru to conclusion. If we encountered any bumps Curt was very accommodating in giving us multiple options for a solution so we knew what choices were out there. He was always accessible if we needed immediate action and he produced results. It was very good working with Bob Moore Construction and we look forward to a prosperous relationship."

Bob Moore Construction Company has provided print-size photos of Northern Tool & Equipment in-progress construction and completed construction project at http://www.generalcontractor.com/photos/nte/

About Bob Moore Construction:
Named 2005 QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year, Bob Moore Construction has been one of Texas's most respected commercial construction companies since 1946. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction has been showcased on www.ConstructionCompany.com, a website that recognizes some of the top ranked construction companies and commercial contractors in the United States. www.GeneralContractor.com is the best source of information about the company, its projects and more. The website is updated regularly with press releases, newsletters, completed project write-ups and construction articles.

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Premium Energy-Saving Custom Garage Doors by IDC Are Now Available Nationally

High R-value custom garage doors from IDC offer exceptional insulation performance with the timeless beauty of handcrafted wood carriage doors.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -– IDC’s 7 Series custom garage doors offer homeowners the beauty of premium wood garage doors with exceptionally high 12 R-value insulation. Designed to protect homes from Minnesota’s temperature extremes, IDC’s 7 Series custom garage doors are now available to energy-conscious homeowners nationwide.

“In Minnesota, our temperatures can range from -40° in the winter to +100° in the summer,” notes Jeremy Sizer, second generation owner of IDC, “so we designed our 7 Series garage doors for clients who don’t want to sacrifice insulation and performance for the design and beauty of custom wood garage doors. And now, with fuel prices skyrocketing, we are getting calls from across the country from people looking for a wood garage door with better insulation.”

All 7 Series custom garage doors feature IDC’s Ironwood Construction,™ a process that utilizes the latest insulation and adhesives technologies to create a high performance wood-steel hybrid. Backed by door sections of two layers of enameled, 25 ga. steel with 12.0 R-value Neufoam™ polyurethane insulation, IDC’s 7 Series looks like an old-fashioned wood carriage door but is lighter in weight, smoother in operation and offers more than twice the insulation value of typical premium wood doors.

Available in clear and tight knot cedar, a wood known for superior weatherability, IDC’s custom doors have been designed in a variety of woods including reclaimed redwood, fir, mangaris mahogany and maple. Standard performance features include fully-gasketed sections with a true thermalbreak to create a tight air seal and prevent the transfer of cold from the exterior shell to the interior skin. All 7 Series doors are shipped with heavy duty 25,000 cycle springs and stainless steel cables for years of safe, dependable operation.

IDC’s high performance 7 Series custom garage doors can be purchased directly from IDC and are now available to customers throughout the U.S. For additional information, contact Rhys Larson or visit http://www.idcdoors.com.

About Industrial Door Company, Inc.:

Industrial Door Company, Inc. (IDC) is a second generation family-owned company celebrating over 30 years of garage door experience. Specializing in high performance doors, IDC offers a comprehensive line of garage doors and accessories for the residential and commercial markets.

Contact:

Rhys Larson, Sales & Marketing Manager
Industrial Door Company, Inc. (IDC)
888-798-0199 (toll free)
http://www.idcdoors.com

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New Industrial Guardrail System from A-Mezz Designed for Industrial Buyers

The A-Mezz guardrail system offers more standard lengths and compact base plates, adding installation convenience and economy for users. Smaller base plates and offset mounting reduce trip hazards without sacrificing strength.

(PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- A-Mezz Industrial Structures announces a guardrail system designed to meet the most common requests from their customers. The new system features more standard lengths and compact base plates while still meeting industry-standard safety test requirements.

Victor Fowler the president of A-Mezz Industrial Structures reports, “We asked our customers what we could do to improve our already popular industrial guardrail system and they responded with great ideas and suggestions”. The three must common complaints we received would also apply to almost every manufacturer of industrial guardrails available today.”

The major complaints pertained to the available lengths, base plate size, and plate overhang. The most common standard lengths for guardrails are 10 feet, 8 feet, 6 feet, and 4 feet. When a customer needs another length, he is forced to buy the next size up and pay an additional fee for cutting.

A-Mezz now offers more standard sizes of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 feet. As all sizes are standard, there are no extra cutting charges or extended lead times.

Base plate sizes were also an issue. A-Mezz thought that big 12-inch square base plates would make their product stand out. But customers found the 3-1/2” overhang on all sides was a trip hazard along walkways and caused expensive damage to their fork truck tires.

In response, A-Mezz has changed the size of the base plate to 10” square, reducing the base plate overhang to 2-1/2”. They found through testing that a 10” square made of 1/2” thick steel plate, properly lagged to a concrete floor, worked as well as the 12” square plate. The system still stops a 10,000 lb. load moving at 4 miles per hour, which is an industry standard.

With some applications, any base plate overhang is too much. The industry standard is to weld a 5- or 4-inch square tube post in the centre of the base plate. This forces an overhang on all four sides.

A-Mezz reviewed the application to provide customers what they need without additional charges. Thorough testing has been proven that the A-Mezz guardrail system will still stop a 10,000 lb. load moving at 4 miles per hour with 10” base plates offset to one side or to a corner.

All of these customer-driven product changes have been accomplished without increasing price. According to Victor Fowler, “There is nothing complicated about a steel guardrail, so why charge customers for straightforward changes."

A-Mezz Industrial Structures specializes in guardrails and industrial safety gates, modular offices and in-plant buildings, freestanding mezzanine systems, and material lifts VRCs, Through continuous commitment to quality and partnership with customers and vendors, A-Mezz delivers cost-efficient solutions for today's material handling and plant and personnel protection needs.

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KDC Group Select EasyBuild ERP Construction Software

EasyBuild is an Oracle based suite of ERP application software that addresses the operational requirements of today's competitive construction industry. This includes compliance regulations, finance and project management.

(PRWEB) September 26, 2005 -- KDC Group (www.kdcgroup.co.uk), the building contractors and demolition/decontamination specialists with offices in London, Manchester, Hull and Glasgow, have selected EasyBuild, the Oracle based suite of software for the construction industry, to address their operational requirements.

EasyBuild replaces their current Sage Financials, Payroll and spreadsheet systems with a comprehensive integrated system to manage all aspects of their accounting, human resource and business applications. EasyBuild combines 14 modules built on an Oracle database to provide all the controls and reports needed by a construction business.

KDC reviewed a number of software packages and short listed to three. EasyBuild was the preferred choice. Sue Lueck, KDC’s Finance Manager explains: “We looked at a number of systems available on the market but EasyBuild was the one that came up tops. To us the main deciding factors were: 1) EasyBuild is a very user friendly system which wouldn’t intimidate the staff and thus would be easily accepted. 2) It would integrate all departments into a company-wide system rather than have isolated applications for each department. 3) It was flexible enough for us to use it in all of our three companies – we could customise it to work with our demolition and decontamination businesses as well as our construction branch. 4) Finally EasyBuild is based on a solid and cutting edge technology – if we are going to invest money in a system we want to ensure it won’t become obsolete in the near future.”

Sapphire Ltd, the developers of EasyBuild, were very pleased with KDC’s decision. Brian Walker, Sapphire’s Sales Director said: “We are very proud that EasyBuild was selected. EasyBuild is a very powerful enterprise system for the construction Industry and it has many advantages over older packages. It is simple to operate with no complex menu structures, navigation is point and click rather than “clunky” Character based and EasyBuild offers superb inexpensive connectivity for remote locations via VPN. Our development investment in new market leading technology Windows, Oracle and Crystal Reports ensures EasyBuild is a product built on a solid foundation with a long future. We are confident that KDC will greatly benefit from its many features in managing and controlling their many projects.”

The long established Sapphire Group, owner of Sapphire Ltd, also specialises in the provision of application development tools and services; specialised vertical applications, web services, security software and is a leading provider of offshore services.

For more information please contact: Brian Walker on 01708 333 700.

Sapphire Ltd.
Lambourne House
7 Western Road
Romford
RM1 3LD
www.easybuilduk.com
www.sapphiregroup.com

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Disaster Services, Inc. Announces Hurricane Katrina Progress and Hurricane Rita Readiness

Atlanta (PRWEB) September 25, 2005 -- Disaster Services, Inc. (DSI), founded in 1985, a recognized leader in the industry throughout the U.S.A. and Caribbean announced today its corporate progress figures during the Hurricane Katrina cleanup effort.

DSI is currently engaged in over fifty (50) commercial projects that include governmental facilities, schools, manufacturing and distribution centers, banks, medical offices, libraries, restaurants and places of worship. We remain committed to providing emergency services and loss mitigation to the region as we mobilize to respond to Hurricane Rita.

DSI offers a wide range of professional services that are geared to provide the insurance industry with emergency services, loss mitigation and restoration services. DSI handles projects ranging from a property loss to multi-million dollar industrial and commercial mitigation.

Services offered by DSI include:
- Nationwide Catastrophe (CAT) Response
- Large-scale Dehumidification
- Document Drying and Restoration
- Cleaning
- Mold and Mildew Remediation
- Electronic Restoration
- High Tech Consulting
- Data Recovery
- Equipment, Production Line and HVAC Cleaning

We provide a wide range of services for loss mitigation, which include:
- Emergency Cover-Up and Board-Up
- Content Pack Out
- Storage of Contents
- Reconstruction
- Many other Specialized Services

Our industry’s highest professional recognition is the title of Certified Restorer (CR) awarded by the National Institution of Fire Restoration. The Water Loss Institute’s highest certification is the WLI designation.

DSI’s senior management is CR and WLI certified. DSI constantly expands staff capabilities with professional certifications such as HAZWOPER, HAZMAT, Mold Remediator, and WLS. Today, DSI maintains over 100 professionally trained technicians to deliver the highest level of disaster recovery results. DSI professional affiliations include NADCA, ASCR, WLI, IICRC, NIDR, BOMA, NAHB, and IAQA.

Disaster Services has offices in the following cities: (and services the entire United States as well as the Caribbean)
- Atlanta
- Baton Rouge
- Charlotte
- Chattanooga
- Orlando

Over the years DSI has made multi-million dollar investments in disaster response equipment, vehicles, tools and training. When disaster strikes DSI is ready to provide the best possible service available to our clients and customers.

For more information, visit the corporate website at www.disasterservices.com or give us a call at 1-800-669-1411.

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Unique Cleaning Service Earns Top Service Award

Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. Earns “Top Performer” Customer Satisfaction Rating And Expands Reach Into Puerto Rico

(PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. of Marietta, Georgia was recently certified as a Top 20% Performer for demonstrating outstanding overall customer satisfaction based on survey feedback to the Open Ratings organization. The company received a Past Performance Certification score of 94 out of 100 possible points.

Almost concurrently, the company was selected to provide complete janitorial & grounds maintenance services to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration facility in San Juan, Puerto Rico. "We are elated that our commitment to providing 'best value' services is being recognized by companies and governmental entities alike," said Willie 'Toney' Sellers Jr., President of Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. Toney went on to state, "I am particularly pleased that the FDA has become a repeat customer, indicating they are very satisfied with our existing service at the FDA facility in Atlanta."

Unique Cleaning Service, Inc. was established in 1996 to provide professional janitorial and grounds maintenance services to all types of commercial and governmental entities. It currently serves over 50 clients in 65 locations throughout the Southeast and Caribbean.

Links to the complete survey results along with additional company information can be found at www.uniqueclean.com.

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SA Contractors Building and Construction Directory Now Open For Business Listings

SA Contractors is a new online directory for the South African building, construction and related industries, allowing contractors to add their business details, including graphics, to a fully searchable online database.

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- SA Contractors is a new online directory for the South African building, construction and related industries, allowing contractors to add their business details, including graphics, to a fully searchable online database.

What makes SA Contractors different to other online directories?

- SA Contractors is a membership based directory, offering members benefits such as business information, business networking opportunities, marketing services, advertising opportunities and training programmes.

- SA Contractors is fully editable, allowing members to change their details and descriptions anytime they want.

- All membership levels allow the addition of logo's or graphics, links to web sites and active email links

- Depending on membership level, members can list in multiple categories, each with differnet graphics and descriptions, allowing members to target niche markets.

- SA Contractors' main objective is to generate business for its members.

With the official launch scheduled for 1 November, SA Contractors invites South African building and construction contractors, as well as related businesses, to make use of the free 120 day trial membership for a no-risk test. Test the directory for 120 days to see how it works for you.

For more information visit http://www.sacontractors.co.za

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Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. Receives Honor as 2005 Better Business Bureau Integrity Award Winner

Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was honored as a 2005 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award Winner at the annual BBB Integrity Awards luncheon. Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was recognized with this award for the company’s exemplary level of integrity and ethics.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 24, 2005 -- Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was honored as a 2005 Better Business Bureau (BBB) Integrity Award Winner at the annual BBB Integrity Awards luncheon.

Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. was recognized with this award for the company’s exemplary level of integrity and ethics.“As a small business owner it is tremendously satisfying to be acknowledged with such an esteemed business award, said Craig Plekkenpol, owner and president of Plekkenpol Builders, Inc.

“I am proud of our entire team for maintaining our initiative of high integrity and ethical standards in business at all levels of the company.”

Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. entry was evaluated against criteria including commitment to and demonstration of ethical practices in the marketplace; high standards of behavior toward customers, employees, suppliers, and communities; truthfulness and accuracy of advertising and sales practices; ethical reputation among industry peers and communities in which they do business; and training and communications programs to assist employees in carrying out established ethics policies. An independent panel of community leaders in business ethics judged the competition.

The award is open to all for-profit businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota in good standing with the BBB. Of the 266 nominations, 21 entries were submitted in four categories, nine finalists were chosen from the entries with three companies winning the prestigious award.
Plekkenpol Builders, Inc. is a design/build, remodeling company specializing in all types of residential remodeling throughout the Twin Cities metropolitan area. 2005 marks 35 years in business for owners Craig and Judy Plekkenpol. Their office is located at 401 E 78th Street in Bloomington. For more information call (952) 888-2225 or visit www.plekkenpol.com.

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The Mortgage Resource Center, A Free Online Resource, Announces Opening, Offering Advice For Consumers Plus Free Content For Mortgage & Finance Websites

The Mortgage Resource Center offers more than 70 unbiased articles on the different types of mortgages available, including advice on how to save when obtaining a mortgage. Several articles are made available to owners of other finance & mortgage websites.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- The Mortgage Resource Center, a free online resource, has just opened its doors. We offer unbiased information on mortgages.

There are more than 70 articles that include information on 15, 30 & 40 year loans, reverse loans, interest only loans, commercial loans, and obtaining a loan with less than perfect credit. There are articles that span various segments of the mortgage industry and should appeal to many groups including first time home buyers, real estate investors, and those who aspire to a career in the mortgage industry. We won’t try to sell you a mortgage – that’s not our business. Our goal is to help people by providing free information.

There are several articles on our site that we are willing to share with other mortgage or finance websites in exchange for a link. There is a link at the bottom of our home page which explains all the details, or click here: http://www.mortgage-resource-center.com/includes/ezine-mortgage-content-articles.php.

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Polish Construction and Assembly Output in the Period 2005-2008 will Grow on Average by 13% a Year

Polish construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 will grow on average by 13% a year, most strongly in those regions with the highest share of domestic construction and assembly output, according to PMR forecasts. The Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships are forecast to see the fastest growth in residential and non-residential construction and in civil engineering.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- Construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 will grow on average by 13% a year, most strongly in those regions with the highest share of domestic construction and assembly output, according to PMR forecasts. The Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships are forecast to see the fastest growth in residential and non-residential construction and in civil engineering.

Recovery in the construction sector in all voivodships
According to the PMR report “The Polish construction sector – Regional analysis and forecasts for 2005-2008” the already visible recovery in the construction sector will improve the situation for construction firms active in all regions of Poland. PMR forecasts construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 to grow on average by 13% a year. By comparison, in the period 2001-2004 construction and assembly output fell on average by 3% a year. “Growth will appear in all segments of the construction market with the strongest growth in non-residential construction. Sales of civil engineering and residential services will grow only slightly slower,” says Szymon Jungiewicz, senior construction sector analyst at PMR.

The largest rise in construction and assembly output is expected to be noted in the Lubelskie vovoidship – a relatively small region in terms of construction and assembly output sales, where in the period 2005-2008 average growth is forecast to exceed 19%. This is expected to be the result of a faster rise in investment outlays than in previous years, from which companies specializing in non-residential and engineering works will benefit most. In the following voivodships – Malopolskie, Slaskie, Dolnoslaskie, Pomorskie and Lodzkie – average rises in construction and assembly output in the period 2005-2008 should range from 16-19% a year.

In the Mazowieckie voivodship – by far the most developed economic region in Poland – a strong rise in construction and assembly output is expected at an average annual level of just under16%. The weakest growth is expected in those voivodships with the lowest share of the domestic construction and assembly sector: Oplskie, Swietokrzyskie, and also Kujawsko-Pomorskie.

Further growth in the significance of the most developed regions
Those voivodships with the largest share of domestic construction and assembly output will continue to strengthen in the period 2004-2008, while those least developed in terms of construction and assembly output will fall. The share of the most economically developed voivodships in domestic construction and assembly output is expected to grow from the 32% noted in 2004 to 34% in 2008.

PMR analysts expect the Wielkopolskie and Slaskie regions to experience special circumstances, in 2005 noting falls, followed by very dynamic growth in subsequent years in the construction sector. Production will also grow in the Malopolskie and Dolnoslaskie voivodships. Thanks to this improvement in the share of the above mentioned four voivodships, excluding Mazowieckie, construction and assembly output is expected to rise from 35% to 37% of domestic construction and assembly output in 2008.

Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, and Dolnoslaskie to note fastest growth
Analyzing the trends in the key segments of the building market in the period 2005-2008 – in residential construction, non-residential construction and civil engineering – one can state that all of these segments will develop fastest in one of the five most developed construction sector regions of Poland: Mazowieckie, Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Malopolskie and Dolnoslaskie.

In the years 2004-2008:
- Residential construction will grow fastest in the Mazowieckie and Malopolskie voivodships, where developers are particularly active
- Leaders in terms of rates of growth in construction and assembly output connected with non-residential construction will be: Mazowieckie, which is already the centre of the commercial property market, and Slaskie, Wielkopolskie, Dolnoslaskie and Lodzkie
- Most civil engineering works are expected to take place in three voivodships: Mazowieckie, Slaskie and Wielkopolskie; currently, construction companies from these three regions combined realize 53% of all national civil engineering works, which is due to the large investment in transport and industrial infrastructure in these the fastest growing economic regions of Poland.

The value of construction and assembly output in selected regions is for companies registered on the terrain of the given voivodship.

You are welcome to contact the author of the report:
Szymon Jungiewicz, Construction Analyst
PMR Publications
tel. (+48 12) 410 21 18

More information about the report:
Marketing Department
Tel. (+48 12) 428 03 61

About PMR:
PMR Ltd. www.pmrcorporate.com is a publishing, consulting and market research company providing information, advice and services to international businesses interested in Central and Eastern Europe. With highly skilled staff, top ranked web sites and 10 years of experience, PMR is one of the largest companies of its type in the region.

PMR
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Lorman Education Services Presents "The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" Seminar on November 10, 2005.

This "The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" seminar will provide attendees with the practical knowledge and insight necessary to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- This course will provide attendees with the practical knowledge and insight necessary to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts. Basic construction principles will be discussed and issues specific to construction contracts will be explored. Discussions will also include a wide variety of model contract forms and provisions reflecting the most relevant and current issues in the construction industry.

James G. Houston, A.I.A. works directly with both clients and Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP attorneys in the prevention, avoidance and analysis of construction disputes. This work includes the preparation and presentation of claims and claim defenses. He performs both entitlement analyses and the calculation of resultant damages. Mr. Houston has been responsible for the analysis and presentation of claims involving disputed changes in work, delays, schedule disruptions, productivity losses, differing site conditions, defective construction documents, weather impacts, water intrusion, insurance claims, construction defects and bid/award protests. He has represented subcontractors, general contractors and owner /developers on both public and private sector work. Mr. Houston has over 25 years of construction and design experience. He holds a B.S. degree from the University of Washington in building construction and is a registered architect in the state of Washington. Mr. Houston’s current industry affiliations include membership in the Western Washington chapters of the ABC, AGC and the AIA.

Robert S. Marconi has been with Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP since 1989. His primary practice is devoted to construction law, with a focus on public and private contracts, bidding and bid protests. Mr. Marconi is the chair of the firm’s Construction Law Group. He has represented contractors throughout the Western United States. He has successfully handled multi-million dollar claims against a variety of public and private owners. Mr. Marconi’s practice emphasizes mediation and alternative dispute resolution. He regularly conducts seminars and presentations on a variety of construction-related topics. Mr. Marconi has successfully handled dozens of bid disputes throughout the Pacific Northwest. In city, state and federal projects, his efforts have resulted in tens of millions of dollars in work awarded to his clients. Prior to joining Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, Mr. Marconi was a deputy prosecutor with the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, where he successfully handled over 25 felony jury trials. Mr. Marconi was recently the lead trial attorney in a construction case that resulted in over a three million dollar jury verdict in favor of his client.

Zachary O. McIsaac is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP. His practice emphasizes all aspects of insurance coverage litigation surrounding property, CGL, builder’s risk, business liability; and directors, officer and professional risk liability policies. In his practice, Mr. McIsaac assists policyholders in wide ranging tasks, including spotting and analyzing coverage issues, preparing claims and proofs of loss, giving notice and tendering claims, negotiating settlements, suing insurers for bad faith, and working with policy holders to find unique and adaptive strategies to meet their coverage goals. He received his B.A. degree from Washington State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Law.

Jesse D. Miller is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where his practice focuses on construction law. Since joining the firm, he has worked on a wide variety of construction-related disputes, representing both general contractors and subcontractors. Mr. Miller has also handled numerous commercial disputes, ranging from employment discrimination to agency liability. He received his B.A. degree from Vassar College and his J.D. degree from the University of Washington School of Law.

Paul Padgett is a construction consultant at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where he evaluates and prepares claims and claim defenses for all types of construction disputes. His work includes entitlement analysis and the calculation of damages for differing conditions, delay and impact, acceleration and disruption claims. Prior to joining Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, Mr. Padgett spent six years in the construction industry as a project engineer, where he built a solid technical background working on various projects such as retail, telecommunications, high-end residential, education, office and bio-technical buildings. He received his B.B.A. degree from Millsaps College and his certificate of construction management from the University of Washington.

Mark Rosencrantz is an attorney at Stanislaw Ashbaugh LLP, where his practice focuses on construction-related disputes, and intellectual property litigation and counseling. In construction law, he has assisted clients in protesting the awarding of competitively bid projects in front of a variety of state and federal agencies. Mr. Rosencrantz has also represented clients involving issues from construction defects to misappropriation of plans and confidential information. He has obtained injunctive relief for his clients, including preventing the dissemination and use of confidential information, and preventing the violation of non-compete agreements. Mr. Rosencrantz has also successfully represented clients on a wide range of intellectual property issues, including trademark, trade name and copyright infringement; unfair competition; and trade secret misappropriation. He received a B.A. degree from the University of Oregon and his J.D. degree from Seattle University School of Law.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/337292 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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September 23, 2005

Lorman Education Services Presents "Zoning, Subdivision And Land Development Law" Seminar on November 10, 2005.

This "Zoning, Subdivision And Land Development Law" seminar features presentations by experienced practitioners to provide an understanding of important planning and zoning issues.

(PRWEB) September 23, 2005 -- This program offers significant insights for the novice and the experienced practitioner alike. The seminar features presentations by experienced practitioners to provide an understanding of important planning and zoning issues.

Angela Black is an associate attorney in the Land and Resources Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Her practice focuses on representing both individuals and businesses in the areas of real estate, land use, construction and environmental law. Ms. Black has handled various matters in each of her practice areas, including zoning issues involving land and shoreland use, petitions to rezone, wetland and waterway issues, regulation of storm water runoff, certified survey map approval process, analysis of authority of municipalities, resolution of clouds on title, slander of title claims, release of mortgage claims, drafting and review of construction contracts, resolution of construction disputes, construction lien process, theft by contractor claims, review of condominium documents and drafting of property management agreements. She received her B.A. degree from Boise State University and her J.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School, where she was the senior note and comment editor of the Wisconsin Environmental Law Journal.

Nicholas Lelack, AICP has over 10 years of professional planning experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors, focusing on sustainable, community-based planning efforts in Aspen, Colorado, the state of Oregon and throughout the upper Midwest. He is the current planning studio leader for Schreiber/Anderson Associates (SAA) of Madison, Wisconsin, and the former planning director of 1000 Friends of Wisconsin. Mr. Lelack offers particular expertise in long-range planning, design and development review, and public process facilitation.

Daniel A. O’Callaghan is an associate with the Land and Resources Practice Group of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. Prior to earning his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, Mr. O’Callaghan worked for the Milwaukee Department of City Development and served as secretary of the board of zoning appeals for more than four years. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Susan M. Sager is an associate in the Land and Resources Practice Group at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. She focuses her practice in real estate development, land use litigation and condemnation teams. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Sager was the senior land use attorney for the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust, where she represented cities across the state of Minnesota in complex land use and development litigation. She was the lead attorney in 11 out of 11 successful arguments before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Ms. Sager has also drafted and argued more than 75 successful dispositive motions. Ms. Sager has taught workshops to municipal officials and served as a lecturer on land use, government liability and regulatory takings to the Minnesota Association of City Attorneys and the League of Minnesota Cities Loss Control Seminars. In 2003 and 2004, she was named as a “Rising Star” by Minnesota Law and Politics. Ms. Sager earned her B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Hamline University School of Law.

Michael Slavney, FAICP has been helping
communities envision and attain higher aspirations for over 20 years. He is a principal with Vandewalle & Associates of Madison, where he directs the firm’s municipal services practice. Mr. Slavney has worked in 34 states, focusing on the interrelationship between land use, transportation, conservation and community character. He has been inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP) and has been honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association for his outstanding contributions to the profession.

Dustin Wolff, AICP is an associate planner with the growth management team of Vandewalle & Associates. His areas of expertise include comprehensive planning, current planning, development related ordinances and agreements preparation, redevelopment project plans and leading public participation efforts. Mr. Wolff has over nine years of experience working as a planner in the public sector for the communities of Muskego and Greenfield, Wisconsin, and Frankfort, Illinois. In that capacity, he has gained extensive experience in all aspects of community planning, including current planning development review, economic development and redevelopment planning, conservation development, and park and open space planning.

Mr. Wolff earned his B.A. degree and his master’s of urban planning degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, engineers, architects, developers, planners, principals, real estate agents and brokers, lenders, surveyors, title officers and land use officials.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/359775 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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September 22, 2005

Don’t Get Caught by Pool Sharks - Patented Self-Closing Gate Design Takes the Lead in Pool Safety Fence Industry

With the plethora of possible gate and fences available to pool owners, finding the safest, most protective components on the market can be confusing. Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. of Van Nuys, California has taken the guesswork out of the process by providing an exclusive, patented self-closing gate that measurably enhances the safety of any pool fence system.

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Removable pool fence systems have been around for nearly 35 years and in all of that time, not one company developed a gate system that could be considered functional for everyone, until now.

Guardian Pool Fence Systems extended the time and effort necessary to overcome the technical issues involved with coming up with a unique, removable gate system that is not dependent on the tension of the fence it is attached to.

Older gate systems using a single poled gate that required constant adjusting increased the risk of gate failure. By making use of double-poled trusses on both sides of the gate, they found an innovative way of dealing with tension fluctuations without the need for adjustments. Their ingenuity resulted in becoming the only manufacturer of removable mesh fencing to have this unique, patented self-closing gate design.

In recent years, new regulations were passed nationwide that mandates that pools include safety fences that have self-closing gates. Guardian Pool's patented self-closing gate exceeds this standard, ensuring that the gate closes every time by utilizing the best hardware currently available. These pool safety gates come equipped with a safety latch that is both magnetic and key-lockable and is considered to be the World's Safest Pool Gate Latch. It also comes with tension-adjustable hinges built with stainless steel springs that were made by the same company and both have won the Australian Design Award.

“We continue to drive innovations within the pool safety market, not just to lead, but because our team has a sincere passion for this industry, and for the people who's lives ultimately benefit” comments Steve Sadinsky, President of Guardian Pool Fence Systems. “We would hope the rest of the industry would follow suit in producing and installing best-of-breed components and following quality installation guidelines. We're talking about lives here, and you don't cut corners with people's lives and safety.”

Guardian Pool Fence Systems has not only met current safety standards, but have surpassed them in many areas. Their patented gate is not only removable, self-closing, and self-latching, but it is also non-climbable as well. Safety for children has always been this company's main focus and so they also designed this gate without a cross-bar along the top so that toddlers would not have anything to grab on to and climb.

Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. is not the only pool fence manufacturer in the nation, but they remain the leader in the industry with patents on their exclusive self-closing gate. The company has received design and industry recognition for creating a non-climbable fence that is not dependent on the tension fluctuations of the surrounding fence. By selecting only the finest materials and equipment, they have provided an exclusive pool barrier system that exceeds current standards and requirements.

Guardian Pool Fence Systems, Inc. has been manufacturing pool, spa and pond fences since 1988. The Van Nuys', California, company uses a system of certified dealers/installers nationwide to ensure every installation meets their critical standards. They can be reached at their Website at GuardianPoolFence.com or by calling tool free at 800-366-7233.

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Pacific Security Capital Senior Director Reveals Next Big Thing in Apartment Loans & Condo Development

Apartment loans and condo industry expert, Steve Otos, Senior Director of Pacific Security Capital, will be participating in a panel on Condo Development at the Apartments 2005 conference.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 –www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital (“PSC”), a leading commercial real estate investment bank and provider of commercial real estate loans, announced today that Senior Director, Steve Otos, will be participating in a panel on Condo Development at the Apartments 2005 conference, September 27, Westin Century Plaza, Los Angeles.

Otos will join leading condo industry experts in a discussion on “The Next Best Thing: What's Driving the Boom in Condo Development & Conversions.”

“There has been a great boom in condo activity over the past few years,” said Steve Otos, Senior Director of Pacific Security Capital, “however, many lenders are now concerned about the future stability of the condo market.”

Pacific Security Capital believes that these concerns emanate from lenders who have been least active and have less knowledge about the asset class.

“The bottom line is that good projects from good sponsors will always receive interest from the capital markets,” said Otos.

According to Otos, projects that encompass the following will be successful in finding financing, even with the caution currently being expressed by some in the commercial real estate lending community:

• Sponsors with Successful Track Records
• Adequate Sponsor Equity Contribution
• Fully Entitled Projects
• Market Feasibility
• Strong Track Record in Marketing
• High percentage of pre-sales

Otos will share the latest trends in apartment loans/condo financing and his thoughts on key drivers of the condo boom during the panel session at Apartments 2005.

Panel: “The Next Big Thing: What’s Driving the Boom in Condo Development & Conversions”
Date: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Time: 3.25 pm – 4.15 pm
Location: Westin Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA

To attend Apartments 2005, register online at http://www.realestateoutlook.com/registration2.htm

To learn more about apartment loans from Pacific Security Capital or its preferred borrower program, PacificEliteTM please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

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, investment sales and development 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 America and Europe. More information about the company can be found at www.PacificSecurityCapital.com

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Give Home a Facelift by Upgrading Interior Doors

Inexpensive Options Abound at Interior Door Replacement Company

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- According to StyleforLiving.com, the average home has 19 interior passage and closet doors. Each of those doors presents an opportunity for homeowners to express their creativity and architectural style. Some real estate industry experts estimate that upgrading doors can produce a 50 percent return on investment. It's no surprise that so many homeowners are sprucing up or replacing their old interior doors.

"You'd be amazed how much you can transform a room just by upgrading the door," says Mark Neumann, owner of Interior Door Replacement Company (www.interiordoor.com) of Burbank, CA. "If you upgrade every door, it's like giving your entire house a facelift. And it's a lot cheaper than remodeling the kitchen."

Some homeowners upgrade interior doors by turning them into art projects. A simple coat of paint will add color and interest to an otherwise drab room, but why stop there? Faux painting techniques can add depth and dimension to a boring, flat panel door. Tape off symmetrical rectangles with masking tape, and then fill in the "panels" with varnish. Turn a child's door into a chalkboard by brushing on a background of blackboard paint framed in raised molding or bright colors.

For homeowners who lean more toward crafts than arts, door skins provide a viable alternative to paint. These thin strips of veneer are glued over the original door surface, completely covering every scratch, dent and gouge. Once in place, edges are trimmed with a router or other tool for a perfect fit. A wide variety of styles are available, from any wood grain imaginable to Asian-inspired laminates and plastics.

After researching techniques, pricing out tools and estimating clean-up time, many homeowners find they come out ahead by replacing their doors altogether. In fact, Neumann says his company routinely replaces interior doors for as little as $129 each. "We do all the work, and our customers often pay less than they would if they did it themselves."

Interior Door Replacement Company's (IDRC) five-step system makes the process hassle-free for homeowners. A service team marks and picks up the old doors early in the week. During this one hour visit, they measure the door openings and note gaps or spots that rub. Back at the shop, the team uses 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.

“We do the hard work off-site, and we clean up after ourselves. We even haul off the old doors to make sure there is no mess left behind in the home,” points out Neumann. "That's better than most husbands."

Prices for IDRC's custom, raised-panel, interior doors begin at $129. Homeowners can choose from a wide variety of custom hinges, handles and doors, including specialties such as bi-pass, bi-fold, fire-rated and mirrored wardrobe doors. Prices include installation, clean-up and disposal of old materials as well as new dull-brass hinges and door-stops. All jobs are covered by a limited customer satisfaction guarantee. An online gallery at www.interiordoor.com allows homeowners to create their own doors with custom hinges and handles, and receive free estimates.

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 over 100,000 interior doors in homes across America. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., IDRC has locations across California and in Colorado, Arizona and Texas. For more information about IDRC, visit the company's website at www.interiordoor.com.

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Construction Online Learning Site TurnerUniversity.com Redesigned to be More User Friendly and Informative

Construction online learning website TurnerUniversity.com was redesigned to be more user friendly and informative. Added features include a catalog that allows customers to quickly browse available courses.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -– Turner Construction Company’s Turner Knowledge Network (TKN) announced today that its public construction online learning website TurnerUniversity.com was redesigned to be more user friendly and informative. Added features include a catalog that allows customers to quickly browse available courses. The site also provides news and information, special promotions, and the ability to subscribe to the Turner University RSS (Really Simple Syndication) daily news feed and Turner University Course News e-newsletter.

Turner University currently offers 32 web-based construction, business skills, finance and technology courses, some of which are free.

“Our goals for Turner University extend well into the future to become the ‘go to’ place for construction learning in the United States,” said James Mitnick, senior vice president of Turner Construction Company and sponsor of TKN. “We will continue to work cooperatively with our business partners to shape TKN’s evolution as the number one online resource in the construction industry.”

Plans to expand the course offering to include over 130 web-based general business skills courses and technology courses are in the works for next month.

About Turner University
Turner Construction Company began development of its corporate knowledge network Turner Knowledge Network (TKN) in mid-1999 and launched Turner University online learning website to staff and to business partners in 2002. In 2003, Turner University was made available to the public. Currently Turner University has 31 web-based courses, plus an OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 30 Hour course that is part web-based (24 hours) and part instructor-led class and exam (8 hours). Upon completion, participants obtain an OSHA 30 Hour card. For more information, visit www.turneruniversity.com

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Combating Peak Oil with Sunshine and Aluminium

T Ray Deal, futurist author of 'Unlimited Energy,' reveals how the world will use Sunlight and Aluminium as a fuel to provide renewable energy in the near future.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- There are two major ways of using sunlight. The first is by direct conversion into electricity with solar panels and either transmission where distance permits, or by conversion into a renewable fuel.

The second use of sunlight is to heat up very large areas similar to greenhouses and use the hot air produced. The hot air then rises up a chimney and drives turbines which produce electricity.

Countries with hot deserts are the ideal sites for making renewable fuels. Large area, low cost panels are already in an advanced stage of development. As oil is depleted investment will replace oil production with renewable energy products. Such countries are usually free from Mother Nature producing Hurricanes such as Rita.

The Australian Solar Tower project, already being financed, will provide electricity for 200,000 homes from one such site. Google...Solar Tower Australia... This site has a video of how the tower works.

Such a chimney would also provide water for desert islands and clear air in cities suffering from long term pollution. The book ‘Unlimited Energy’ details how.

Renewable fuels have always been thought of as Hydrogen based, but transport and safety is a major problem. Aluminum is currently used as an explosion enhancer and is being developed as a rocket fuel and bio-fuel enhancer. The next stage is to use it as renewable fuel.

Electricity from sunlight is the means of recycling aluminium with no carbon cost to the Planet. Shipping to countries via boat is easy and existing oil tankers can be converted.

Volume for volume, aluminium gives off twice as much heat as oil when burnt in oxygen, with no pollution, and burns fiercely. Oxygen can be easily be made with machines already in use by the steel industry or collected from the recycling process. The resultant oxide can then be recycled back to aluminium.

When there is low flight activity the weather changes. Finding a way of reducing the effects of aircraft double glazing the world with their flight trails is still a long way off. Until then it is essential to use aircraft that are efficient.

...Napoleon served food for his honored guests on Aluminium whilst the less favored ate off pure Gold...A Roman Emperor is said to have killed the only man to make Aluminum from clay in fear that it would devalue his store of gold...

...Dubai, the Gold Capital of the Middle East, has just completed a large investment in Aluminium production in India... Just as oil companies are now merging, also look for Aluminium companies doing the same thing... PRNs may be a good indicator of investment potential...

T Ray Deal

‘Unlimited Energy’ Sci Fi for women and men is available from all on-line stores and please don’t forget to use your walk-in store.

Authors site www.tridi.com
Tel No. is for iUniverse orders

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GeekBidder.com Launches Portal to Help New Orleans Residents Find Affordable Contractors

GeekBidder.com is a job lead service that has traditionally focused on providing work to IT personnel. However, because of Hurricane Katrina and the massive rebuilding effort that is sure to ensue, we have developed a new portal dedicated to helping New Orleans residents find affordable contractors and locals find contract work.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- GeekBidder.com is a job lead service that has traditionally focused on providing work to IT personnel. However, because of hurricane Katrina and the massive rebuilding effort that is sure to ensue, we have developed a new portal dedicated to New Orleans contract work.

Individuals or companies who need work done can visit GeekBidder.com, post exactly what type of repairs they require, and receive competitive bids from local and national contractors. As with all GeekBidder services, there is no charge to post a work request, receive bids, or contact contractors directly.

We encourage those who may benefit from this service to please visit GeekBidder.com. Once there, click the New Orleans portal link near the top of the site.

While we know this can’t possibly eliminate the pain of those affected, we sincerely hope that it will ease the rebuilding process and get individuals on a path to a new and happier future. If you have any questions regarding the services we provide, please feel free to contact us at the e-mail link to the right of this press release.

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Clear Insight to Architectural Services in the US 2005

Dublin (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24495) has announced the addition of Architectural Services in the US 2005 to their offering

This report provides a detailed analysis of the Architectural Services industry in the US, including key growth trends, the competitive environment and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning and designing residential, institutional, leisure, commercial, and industrial buildings and structures by applying knowledge of design, construction procedures, zoning regulations, building codes, and building materials.

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.

The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry's major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services of the industry. This section provides the size of the domestic market and the proportion accounted for by imports and exports and trends in the levels of imports and exports. The Basis of Competition section outlines the key types of competition between firms within the industry as well as highlighting competition from substitute products in alternative industries. The Life Cycle section provides an analysis of which stage of development the industry is at.

The Segmentation chapter covers the following: Products and Service Segmentation, Major Market Segments, Industry Concentration and Geographic Spread. The Products and Service Segmentation section details the key products and/or services provided by this industry, highlighting the most important where possible to demonstrate which have a more significant influence over industry results as a whole. The Major Market Segments section details the key client industries and/or groups as well as giving an indication as to which of these are the most important to the industry. The Industry Concentration section provides an indicator of how much industry revenue is accounted for by the top four players. The Geographic Spread section provides a guide to the regional share of industry revenue/gross product.

The Industry Conditions chapter covers the following: Barriers to Entry, Taxation, Industry Assistance, Regulation and Deregulation, Cost Structure, Capital and Labor Intensity, Technology and Systems, Industry Volatility and Globalization. The Barriers to Entry section outlines factors that can prevent a new company from entering this industry and also gives an indication of the extent to which this occurs. The Taxation section details all kinds of taxation that are specific or are particularly important to this industry, including taxation concessions. The Industry Assistance section refers to any government and/or other measures designed to improve the performance of this industry. The Regulation and Deregulation section details any applicable regulation and/or deregulation to this industry. The Cost Structure section details the average costs for a company operating in this industry as a percentage of total revenue. The Capital and Labor Intensity section provides a guide to the amount of capital used in production/providing a service compared to the amount of labor in the total mix of inputs. The Technology and Systems section acknowledges the latest technology and/or systems available to this industry within the country. Technology refers to machinery and equipment and systems refers to methods of production that enable better and more efficient production. The Industry Volatility section refers to the year on year fluctuations which occur in industry output. The Globalization section gives an indication of the extent to which the industry is global based on factors such as the level of foreign ownership, the proportion of demand accounted for by foreign operators and the volume of production conducted in other countries.

The Performance chapter provides an analysis of both the industry's Current Performance and Historical Performance. The Current Performance section provides the key analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Historical Performance section details previously important events in the development of the industry.

The Key Competitors chapter lists the major players in the industry as well as an analysis of each major player's activities in the industry. Market share information is included where possible.

The Key Factors chapter covers the industry's Key Sensitivities and Key Success Factors. The Key Sensitivities section outlines the key factors that are outside the control of an operator in the industry, but are likely to have significant impact on a business. The Key Success Factors section details the factors within the control of an industry operator and which should be followed in order to be successful in the industry. Often this will include behavior that will help to minimize the effects of the Key Sensitivities.

The Outlook chapter is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts.

Key Competitors
- Carter & Burgess, Inc.
- M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates, Inc.
- RTKL Associates Inc.
- Ellerbe Becket, Inc.
- Callison Architecture Inc

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24495

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
Fax: +353 1 4100 980

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Elastomeric Roof Coating Saves Money on Energy Bills

Flat roof buildings and homes could really benefit from the use of elastomeric roof coating. The benefits include energy savings, lighter load on the ceiling structure, and leak prevention.

(PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Painter's Nation, LLC is a proud supplier of Elastomeric Roof Coatings from Coastline Industrial Coatings. This roof coating meets all ASTM D 6083-97a requirements and has been approved by Florida and Ohio state agencies. This product has high durability and protects against atmospheric conditions including ultra-violet rays. In addition to these and other fine qualities this elastomeric roof coating will conserve energy.

Roofs in the past have been made with black tar and rocks which act as a heat conductor and increase the temperature of a roof up to 200 degrees fahrenheit in some cases. Also the use of small pebbles to coat a roof in the past causes a heavy load on the building structure that is unnecessary. All of these things can be replaced with elastomeric roof coating cheaper than replacing an existing roof and saving energy at the same time. The coating can reflect over 80% of the sun's rays and lower the roof temperature by up to 50 degrees fahrenheit compared to a black roof. People can also count on this roof coating to last 10+ years if they follow the manufacturers recommendations.

For product information:
http://www.paintersnation.com/detail.aspx?ID=558

For product application information:
http://www.paintersnation.com/Concrete_Roof_Coatings.aspx

About Painter's Nation LLC:
Painter's Nation is a supplier of industrial coatings to the petro-chemical, oilfield, fleet, equipment and tanking industries. We supply independent contractors and industrial users with an easy to do business with online store.

About Coastline Industrial Coatings:
Coastline Industrial Coatings Inc. has been manufacturing and custom designing formulas for the industrial and petrochemical industries since 1972 . With a full line of coatings which include sealers, direct to metal paints, elastomeric roof coatings, fleet finishes, high heats, waterborne coatings, urethanes, primers, and epoxies, all formulated with exempt solvents to meet the Environmental Protection Agencies V.O.C. requirements. This allows Coastline to meet all industry needs, including all MIL-P spec. paints and Federal Standard 595B colors.

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Modular Home Manufacturer CEO Appointed to Shoreland Protection Commission

Claremont, NH (PRWEB) September 22, 2005 -- Joe Landers, President and CEO of Customized Structures, Inc. in Claremont was recently appointed to the Shoreland Protection Commission for the State of New Hampshire.

He will represent the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire. Joe was nominated by the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire and appointed by Governor John Lynch.

The Shoreland Protection Commission was set up to review the Shoreland Protection Act. Some of their duties are to assess land-use impacts around the state’s public waters, to review current structural exemption from setback requirements and make recommendations or necessary changes to those requirements and to review current nonconforming use, lot, and structure standards to make recommendations or changes to the standards. In addition they will be reviewing current permitting, waiver, variance, and enforcement provisions of the comprehensive shoreland protection act and making any recommendations for changes.

Landers said of the nomination, “I’m honored to be nominated to this commission. It is very important for New Hampshire to continue to be environmentally sensitive in the development of our shorelands by providing concise, achievable and verifiable rules and regulations while maintaining a clear understanding of the development and recreational opportunities these great resources provide.” The commission has already begun reviewing the act and drafting changes. Their final report is expected by November 30.

About Customized Structures:
Established in 1984, Customized Structures, Inc. continues to be a leader in the design and manufacture of factory built customized modular homes for residential, multi-family and commercial homes distributed throughout New England. Customized Structures is very active in the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Building Systems Council among others. For more information and current employment opportunities from Customized Structures, Inc., call 1.800.523.2033 or visit www.CustomizedStructures.com.

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Emeco Adds Wood Options for the New '1951' Chair by BMW Designworks

Following the successful installation of almost 700 custom chairs and stools for Fordham University’s renovated McGinley Center dining hall, Emeco, the aluminum chair company, has introduced the 1951 chair in wood finishes as a standard option.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Following the successful installation of almost 700 custom chairs and stools for Fordham University’s renovated McGinley Center dining hall, Emeco has introduced the 1951 chair in wood finishes as a standard option.

Fordham needed an indestructible chair for the renovation of the 1959 dining hall by Meyer Davis Studio (NYC). They preferred a US made product, and most of all they desired style. The Architect’s new interior feels more like a glamorous urban restaurant than a utilitarian college cafeteria, and the seating choice was critical. They chose Emeco’s new 1951 chairs and stools in custom University Red ABS and a complementary light wood laminate.

A fortuitous discovery on eBay lead to ‘1951’, Emeco's newest aluminum chair. Designed by Adrian van Hooydonk and BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the new chair stacks six high and will retail for US$350 in easy-maintenance Maple, Cherry or Mahanoy wood laminate finish. Matching bar and counter stools are available. The chairs and stools carry a 7-year guarantee and are completely American made at Emeco’s historic Hanover Pennsylvania facility. Emeco’s use of post-consumer recycled aluminum makes its furniture LEED ™ compliant.

"We found a long lost Emeco chair on eBay dated 1951," recalled Gregg Buchbinder, Emeco's Chairman and CEO. “We appreciated the straightforwardness of the 50's original, but it needed rationalization - and attitude."

"Gregg instinctively knows what is good for Emeco” said Adrian van Hooydonk, Director of BMW Brand Design in Munich, “and we agreed that the modernization of the original chair would be 100 % Classic Emeco - simple, utilitarian and masculine. Lines and surfaces were discussed at length, as well as the "Stance" of the new ‘1951’, which is a lot more dynamic than the original."

Named a "Master of Design" by Fast Company magazine in 2004, Adrian van Hooydonk was recently elevated to Director of Design for BMW Automobiles in Munich, Germany from his post as President of BMW DesignworksUSA.

Emeco was founded in 1944 to make all-aluminum chairs for the US Navy. In 2000, Philippe Starck’s Hudson chair for Emeco won the GOOD DESIGN Award and was inducted into the permanent design collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. In 2004, Frank Gehry's Superlight chair won another GOOD DESIGN award has been included in collections at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, DC, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich.

Emeco has made over 1,000,000 Navy chairs since 1944, and now sells its all-aluminum furniture in 29 countries.

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Industry Veterans Launch Projity Inc. Mission: Complete Replacement for Microsoft Project

Project-ON-Demand is subscription-based, available on Linux, Unix, Mac and Windows.

Foster City, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Industry veterans Howard Katz, Laurent Chretienneau and Marc O'Brien have announced the launch of Projity (www.projity.com), a software startup based in the Bay Area with the mission of offering a complete replacement for Microsoft Project. Its flagship product, Project-ON-Demand (POD), will be delivered online via a subscription model priced to meet the growing needs of small and medium size businesses, the vast early adopters of hosted tools. Web-based with no installation requirement, a familiar interface and 100% data integrity in the opening of existing MS Project files. Project-ON-Demand offers the marketplace a complete replacement for MS Project with a tremendous value proposition in both reduced cost and productivity improvements.

"POD will not only deliver a comprehensive, functionally equivalent alternative to MS Project, it will eliminate the headaches of lengthy installation processes, integration challenges and upgrade cycles inherent to Microsoft Project," said CEO Marc O'Brien. "POD will be priced at an affordable monthly subscription and the beta is available on Linux, Unix, Mac or Windows platforms."

According to O'Brien, Project-ON-Demand has been in development by teams in the United States, France and India for nearly three years. Project-ON-Demand is currently in beta testing with very successful results. Projity is increasing the beta enrollment, interested companies should email "beta at projity.com" if interested. Current beta sites range from aerospace and engineering to pharmaceutical companies and government installations.

About the founders
Projity was co-founded by software veterans Howard Katz, Laurent Chretienneau and Marc O'Brien who combined have a 30 year history of successfully pioneering innovations in the project management software arena. The founders were key leaders on InfoWorld's "Product of the Year". The only time this has been awarded to a project management application. Other key innovations include: the first Web-based project management software; the first On-Demand project management software; windows project management software; DOS project management software; and, Mainframe project management software.

About Projity:
Projity was founded in 2003 to develop and market a complete on-demand replacement for Microsoft Project with the mission of becoming the technology leader in On-Demand Project Management. Projity's flagship product, Project-ON-Demand (POD) is the first and only comprehensive project management solution that is delivered as a subscription service and available on the Linux, Unix, Macintosh and Windows platforms. Projity is based in Foster City, CA with operations in Paris, France and Tamil Nadu, India.

Media Contact:
Vickie Welch
Right Brain Marketing Inc.
vickie at rightbrainmarketing.net

Projity and Project-ON-Demand are registered trademarks of Projity, Inc., Foster City, California. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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American Blinds Falling Behind Imported Options? A Look at the Numbers and the Reasons for Recent Trends

As cheap window coverings flood the U.S. market, Blinds.com offers expertise to help homeowners choose between low-end imports and more costly American blinds.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- It is no secret that United States factories in many industries are feeling pricing pressures from foreign countries, such as China and Mexico. North American blinds manufacturers are no different. With China's labor costs miniscule compared to those in an American blind factory, it is no wonder that window blinds imported from China with lower prices have become popular.

Recently, many homeowners have been going online to research and buy window coverings for their home. http://www.Blinds.com and other Internet retailers provide expert advice to help homeowners choose between low-end imports and more costly American blinds.

It is widely believed that China will continue to experience fast export growth next year, but the export growth rate is expected to drop to 21 per cent the following year, down 14 percentage points from this year. [1

Some negative factors will challenge China's export growth next year. Rising energy and raw materials prices affect the international competitiveness of products made in China. Coal, electricity, and oil supply shortages, as well as limited transportation, hamper some export-oriented enterprises' production and the fulfillment of their contracts.

A growing number of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy charges and safeguard measures launched by other countries also pose a challenge to China's export growth.

Imported blinds are mostly made in standard sizes. The most-often used standard dimensions are 48 inches and 72 inches in height by 23, 30, 37, 44, 51, 58, 65, and 72 inches in width. The blinds are sometimes adjusted to fit the dimensions required by the consumer. As needed, slats are removed to shorten the blind and with special cutting machines can be made narrower by up to 3.5 inches at each end. Hence, a standard blind measuring 23 inches in width can be used to cover a window measuring anywhere from 16 to 23 inches in width. These kinds of blinds are found in many of the large home improvement stores. Their inherent limitations cause many people to shy away from them.

It's a fact that most American factories, while not buying complete blinds from China, still buy the slats and components there and import them to the United States. American blind factories assemble them and custom-make one blind at a time for individual consumers. These types of blinds are the kind most retailers sell. These are higher in quality and have features and options not available on mass-produced blinds. Some of these options include more color choices, decorative cloth tapes, special easy lifting mechanisms, motorization, cordless (especially good for added safety), top-down/bottom-up feature, etc.

http://www.Blinds.com and other leading Websites feature comparisons of the different types and sources of window coverings on the market today.

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Facing the Importance of an Exit Strategy, This Week on Family Business Doctor

Family Business Doctor, Wayne Rivers and guest Bob Massengill, Managing Director of SES Advisors, will discuss the importance of having an exit strategy. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 22, 2005 at 2 pm EST. Also joining the show will be psychologist Dr. Michael Lyons, who will discuss why this issue is so hard for business owners to face.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- This week, Family Business Doctor, Wayne Rivers and guest Bob Massengill, Managing Director of SES Advisors, will discuss the importance of having an exit strategy. Family Business Doctor will air on the business channel of Voice America Network (Voiceamerica.com) Thursday September 22, 2005 at 2:00 pm EST.

Also joining the show, Psychologist Dr. Michael Lyons who will discuss why this issue is so hard for the business owner to face and will give some advice on how to accept the need for an exit strategy.

Many owners of family or closely held businesses don’t want to think about succession issues, but having a plan will bring the best results for your family and your business. Access to the Family Business Doctor program is free and can be downloaded from the Voiceamerica.com website after the broadcast. The program will run as a weekly feature on Voiceamerica.com Thursdays at 2:00 pm EST.

Wayne Rivers is the President of the Family Business Institute and author of "You Don’t Have to Die to Win" and "Prescriptions for a Healthy Family Business." The Family Business Institute specializes in helping family and closely held businesses maximize their success.

Contact:
Fred G. Hathaway
1-877-326-2493 Ext 13 or
(919) 783-1880 Ext 13 or
(919) 270-9491`
fred at familybusinessinstitute.com
www.Familybusinessinstitute.com

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WhyAbe.com Announces Free Web Tool For RFI, RFQ, and RFP

WhyAbe.com creates a global community to enable buyers to obtain quotes and information quickly. The Tool is available at no charge immediately.

Willow Grove, PA (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- WhyAbe.com, today announced the rollout of its new online sourcing tool, WhyAbe, an automated collaborative marketplace. WhyAbe allows buyers to post their specifications and invite suppliers to provide quotes. The ability to communicate with multiple suppliers at a single time is unprecedented.

WhyAbe creates a marketplace that is Buyer centric. Utilizing a revolutionary keyword engine that matches suppliers to buyer’s requirements, WhyAbe makes it easy for buyers to find suppliers and obtain quotes quickly. WhyAbe also has a versatile listing tool that seamlessly handles everything from RFI’s and RFP’s to Specifications, Drawings, and Pictures with intuitive ease. Free reverse auctions will be available in the near future.

Most e-sourcing platforms that claim to empower business fail to do so because their interfaces are either so cumbersome as to require constant technical support or so expensive as to mitigate any cost savings opportunities. WhyAbe is specifically designed to allow buyers (corporate and retail) to do more in less time, at no charge and with much greater ease than costly software platforms. Buyers can easily monitor all of their activity through WhyAbe’s Dashboard feature which provides history of all activity for all projects. This is especially important for companies that are trying to comply with Sarbanes Oxley.

WhyAbe is the available immediately on the web @ www.WhyAbe.com.

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MGSE Releases The US Market Entry Newsletter: Cites Important Trends in Marketing, Digital Media and The US Consumer of Tomorrow

MGSE's newsletter highlights the latest business, technology and consumer trends in the US marketplace. The US Market Entry Newsletter is designed for UK and European organizations interested in achieving successful US market entry.

Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Monette Gomez, co-founder of MGSE, announced the release of its latest issue of The US Market Entry Newsletter. MGSE, an international marketing firm, works with companies in the US, UK and Europe who desire to introduce their products and services to the US market. It specializes in market evaluations, facilitates market entry, and provides on-going marketing management services.

The lead feature of the newsletter urges UK marketers to consider co-branding and licensing opportunities as part of their marketing strategy for US market entry. The newsletter cites recent activities by Apple Computer partnering with Volkswagen and other efforts by worldwide brands. Ms. Gomez says, “The opportunities are there, you just need to find them and figure out how to match your brand with perhaps an unlikely partner.”

The US Market Entry Newsletter provides key marketing insights and tactics designed to give overseas companies a competitive edge in their approach to the US market. The latest issue has a Special Focus section, which takes a close-up look at Digital Media and its impact on consumer Internet activities and shopping behavior.

Ms. Gomez says the response by international marketing organizations to MGSE’s first newsletter resulted in many inquiries about US consumer shopping behavior. This edition of the newsletter addresses The US Consumer of Tomorrow and covers consumer trends in E- commerce, US Baby Boomers, and shifts in brand loyalty among other items. Gomez adds, “Our newsletter provides information and shares strategic market insights that international marketing and government trade organizations ask about most often.”

The US Market Entry Newsletter is available for free at the MGSE web site.

MGSE, founded in 1999, is based in Santa Monica, California and is a member of the British American Business Council Los Angeles. The firm, which specializes in developing marketplace evaluations and facilitates market entry, works with small and medium size enterprises in the US, UK and Europe who desire to introduce their products and services to the US market. Key US market entry services include marketing, operations management, business development, strategic planning, opportunity assessments, demographic profiling, brand development, identifying market niches, and creating new revenue streams. For more information, contact Stephen Esbin or visit http://www.mgse.us.

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The Indian Infrastructure Sector is Currently Going Through a Vast Transformation

Research and Markets (researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24436) has announced the addition of Construction Machinery Industry in India to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24436) has announced the addition of Construction Machinery Industry in India to their offering.

The Indian infrastructure sector is currently going through a vast transformation. Even with the third-largest road network of 3 million kilometers crisscrossing the country, the automobile revolution has meant that the vehicle fleet on Indian roads has more than doubled from 21.3 million at the beginning of the 1990s to 48.4 million by the end of the decade.

The government has already embarked upon massive road construction projects, with the National Highway Development Program building the North-South and East-West Corridors and the Golden Quadrangle Project connecting major cities. Besides, the government's decision to throw open the construction of roads, bridges, airports and ports to the private sector and allowing 100% foreign investment in real estate projects has provided a boost to the construction industry as well as generate demand for construction machinery. Housing and infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and ports are expected to grow about 20% per annum for the next 15 years.

The total investment of the road and highway construction projects is estimated at $40bn over the next 15 years, of which 20% is expected to be in construction machinery. Simultaneously, the housing and real estate construction business is expected to involve another $40bn over the next 15 years, of which 5% will be in construction machinery. Hence, a total demand of $10bn of construction machinery is anticipated through 2020.

The present market for construction machinery is estimated at $1312.17mn, of which about 1% is imported. Both imports and domestic production is expected to grow at 20% and 30% respectively. The Indian construction machinery industry is undergoing a rapid transformation by moving from a low volume, intensive use of equipment structure to high volume, specific use one. The major segments of construction machinery that are expected to grow are excavators, loaders, dozers, dumpers and cranes.

The new and expanding housing and infrastructure construction ventures have generated substantial demand for construction machinery manufacturing and servicing, including erection, commissioning and maintenance. Several multinational firms are already present in the country. While the previous trend was to forge joint venture associations with Indian companies, more and more multinational companies are now entering the Indian market on their own strength.

The report is a detailed study of the segments of the construction machinery industry – equipment used for earthmoving, road and building construction and material handling. It profiles all the major manufacturers and importers of the estimated $1312.17 industry and discusses the competitive trends and patterns.

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c24436

Laura Wood
Senior Manager
Research and Markets
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When You Want A Job Doing Right, Get Easaway on Site

Easaway Drain Care, Yorkshires leading Drainage Contractors have yet again demonstrated their excellent service capabilities and this time it was in a basement car park.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- As approved contractor to top Chartered Surveyors and Property Consultants: Sanderson Weatherall, the drainage team were called upon to clean out the interceptors for Sanderson’s client, Friends First UK Commercial.

Easaways Health and Safety Officer, Howard Underwood along with Drainage Engineer, Tom Campbell-Midford, were first on the scene and with the help of the Multi-purpose Tanker all three car park interceptors were swiftly pumped out.

Howard comments “Our Tanker is capable of holding up to a ton of waste and cleaning out the interceptors, meant we had to make two consecutive trips to dispose of the waste at a registered disposal site, in accordance with the Environmental Agency”

Following the pump out the Interceptors were jetted clear and finally re-charged with clean water. The job was completed to a high standard and in record time.

For more information contact: Easaway Drain Care UK Ltd, Four Seasons House, Railway Road, Crossgates, Leeds, Tel: 0113 260 6767, Fax: 0113 260 3939 or visit their website www.easawaydraincare.com.

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Yorkon Launches Whole Life Costing Yool -- a Modular Industry First

Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon – winner of the Off-site Manufacturing Specialist of the Year award – has achieved what is believed to be a modular industry first with the launch of a new and sophisticated software tool. This assesses the whole life costs of the Yorkon system compared to other modular or traditionally constructed buildings.

(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Whole life costing is now a requirement for all Government tenders and Private Finance Initiative schemes, applying to development projects worth around £7.5bn. It is central to sustainable development and is becoming more important in both the public and private sectors, as legislation and tax changes are introduced to mitigate climate change and reduce carbon emissions.

The new value management tool uses whole life costing (WLC) techniques and 3D building simulation software to enable specifiers of Yorkon buildings to assess and evaluate the implications of a wide variety of design options on carbon emissions, energy consumption and running costs, over the life cycle of a building. These options include the type of lighting, heating, cladding, ventilation and glazing.

Yorkon brought together a team of leading industry professionals to work on the two-year development project, including consulting engineers Troup Bywaters & Anders and whole life performance specialists, Building Performance Group.

Commenting on the launch of the new tool, Keith Blanshard, Director and General Manager of Yorkon, said, “Whole life costing is now a key issue and yet many building specifiers are still not addressing it. It is essential that all the components and processes involved in a building are critically appraised as part of the design process to achieve best value over the life of the scheme.”
He added, “We also believe we have a corporate social responsibility to help protect the environment. Fifty per cent of all carbon emissions are generated by inefficient buildings – a fact that the industry has to address. Whole life costing is therefore key to sustainable development. By looking closely at the specification of a building at the earliest stage in its design, we can engineer out wasteful processes and inefficiencies in the specification, construction and maintenance of a given project.”

WLC is defined as a series of techniques used to assess the costs of acquiring, operating and disposing of a building. All the costs and revenues over the life of a building should be considered, such as initial capital expenditure, financing, health and safety, return on investment, maintenance, repair, replacement and refurbishment, alteration and improvement. These factors can be expressed financially or as life-time environmental impacts, such as CO2 emissions.

The new software allows specifiers to assess the whole life costs of Yorkon’s steel-framed building system compared to other modular, brick and block, and steel framed construction methods.

This industry first follows the launch of Yorkon’s pioneering warranty package. A 20-year structural warranty and 5-year product warranty are part of a new and unique Customer Charter introduced to set out Yorkon’s commitment to delivering every project to the highest quality standards.

www.yorkon.info

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Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) Partners with Period Style Homebuilders

(PRWEB) September 21, 2005 -- Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com), a CosmicBreath.com Partners web property and online shopping mall developed as a means to generate funds for charitable causes while creating new revenue streams for merchant / affiliate partners, today announced that they are partnering with Period Style Homebuilders, period style floor plan specialists.

Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) Media Manager, Sarah Jimenez said, "We're excited about partnering with Period Style Homebuilders. Through affiliations with innovative partners like Period Style Homebuilders who offer hard-to-find niche products and services, we are able to meet the growing needs of the diverse Florida markets. The fact that Period Style Homebuilders wants to extend their offerings to Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) members is a testament to the level of dedication to helping customers and a commitment to improving the overall landscape of online customer service and expansion within the industry."

Henry Untherwatte, an affiliated partner of Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) added, "I am proud to be working with Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) and I look forward to reaching new customers with products and services that until now, were virtually impossible to come by. We feel confident that Period Style Homebuilders will add to the success we've been able to achieve as a result of our partnership with CosmicBreath.com Partners."

By creating an online marketplace where people can buy the things they would normally buy online anyway and helping charitable causes, Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) introduces loyal ready-to-purchase shoppers with the makers and retailers of common goods as well as hard to find products.

To learn more about Period Style Homebuilders go to: http://cgi.tripod.com/periodstylehomeplans/cgi-bin/index.pl?peri=true&peri=c3r0Ev0Bq or http://www.MallCure.com/miami-home-floor-plans.asp

About Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com)
Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) is an online shopping mall developed as a means to generate funds for charitable causes while creating new revenue streams for merchant and affiliate partners like Marbella Tours, Target, Walmart, Costa Rica Travel Tours, Busted Tees, DecoBride.com and now Period Style Homebuilders! Plus many more, see for yourself: http://www.HereInMiami.com

About CosmicBreath.com Partners
CosmicBreath.com Partners is a boutique e-business group redefining performance marketing and dedicated to helping businesses prosper on the web. They deliver true performance-based marketing solutions for retailers, service providers, etc. looking to leverage the power of technology and new media to increase revenue through untapped channels. To learn more about Mall+Cure's Here In Miami (HereInMiami.com) or its parent company, CosmicBreath.com Partners, go to: http://www.cosmicbreath.com/cgi-bin/index.pl

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September 20, 2005

New Orleans Toxic Black Mold Victims - A Disaster of Epidemic Proportions Happening Before Our Eyes

Toxic Black Mold - the media doesn't understand it. Insurance companies refuse to pay for clean up. The poor are forced to live with it. How many innocent people have to get sick or die before we address this problem?

(PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Is it toxic black mold or mold that's black? Stachybotrys and many other strains of toxic, health threatening molds are becoming everyday household words in America that very few understand. Now the public can find informative and educational content, free mold brochures, toxic mold inspectors and remediation/abatement companies, toxic mold/tort attorneys and much more at one great location on the Internet: http://www.StartRemodeling.com.

Horror stories are pouring in by the thousands everyday. Families are being forced out of their homes for months on end. Some are burning them down to rid themselves of the problem. Schools and businesses are being shut down. Mr. and Mrs. John T. America are becoming seriously ill, young children and the elderly are severely sick and/or dying from this mysterious and little understood airborne toxin attacking their respiratory system.

Why? Because this epidemic, although around for millions of years, is brand new to most and just becoming public knowledge. Very few professionals, including doctors, have taken the time to study up on and train themselves about the problem at hand, much less educate the general population about the dangers that exist in their everyday lives. The simplest thing in the world and something we should all be able to take for granted has been tainted. The air we breathe inside of our homes and workplace.

Since 1997, http://www.StartRemodeling.com has been a driving force on the Internet to educate and provide quality resources to homeowners wanting to improve their homes inside and out. In the last few years, they and their sister site at www.ToxicMoldUSA.com have made it their #1 goal to inform, educate and provide life long solutions to their visitors on how to live safely inside of their homes.

http://www.StartRemodeling.com has done the research, compiled the information and is making it readily available to everyone. They provide everything from informative articles and news releases, to government and medical findings. They provide a free national search for pre-qualified and certified toxic black mold professionals to inspect for and eliminate toxic black mold, toxic tort attorneys to assist those that may be in need of their services and simple do it yourself mold kits for under $10. They also provide a free 50+ page brochure from the site that details everything from simple identification to insurance procedures, cleaning procedures and elimination. They've covered it all.

"This is something that I take very personally," states Jimmy McDonald, the man who initiated the change in direction for the site. "I am a fairly new Grandfather and my Granddaughter became violently ill when she was only a couple of months old."

"We found the problem to be an accumulation of Stachybotrys and Penicillium molds in the house she was visiting, which ended up in her lungs. The people in that house, friends of the family, were moved out of their home for the better part of a year, lost cherished valuables and life in general was turned completely upside down for them. That opened my eyes and made me want to come up with some solutions that all of us can apply to our everyday lives."

"Our site does that and more for people now and it feels great."

http://www.StartRemodeling.com provides education, protection and solutions for your peace of mind. This site is definitely one that you will not want to pass up.

For the health of it.

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Child Safety Fences Improved with Patented Self-Latching Gate

As a pool owner, taking measures to keep your children safe cannot be understated. Improve your peace of mind as well as your child safety fence with Guardian Pool Fence Systems patented self-latching gate.

Van Nuys, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- Inadequate pool safety devices could result in the loss of your child's life. According to the National Spa and Pool Institute, more than 300 children under the age of 5 drown in residential swimming pools each year, nationwide, with 65 percent of all submersion incidents occurring in the pool owned by the child's family. This is why Guardian Pool Fence Systems have endeavored to provide the safest mesh pool fence currently available, as well as a patented self-latching gate to help keep those little one's safe.

Statistics also show that the majority of submersion incidents have occurred when the parents were at home, so supervision is not enough. In the brief time it takes to answer the phone, your toddler could already be out the door and heading towards your pool. Less then 5 minutes later, your child could have already submerged and drowned without you hearing anything at all.

"We wanted to give parents some extra peace of mind," states Steven Sadinsky, President of Guardian Pool Fence Systems. "We realize that even the most conscientious parent in the world may lose sight of their child for a moment during the many distractions that happen throughout the day. By offering the safest, patented, self-latching pool gate currently available, we can add that extra measure of safety, resulting in giving these parents some extra peace of mind. This is our business. This is what we do."

Since the gate is considered to be the most important part of any fence system, the manufacturers of Guardian Pool Fence Systems have designed one of the safest gates currently available on the market and are known for their original patented self-closing gate. The frame is made with galvanized steel coated in plastic and is available in a variety of colors that match the fence. Its trusses and 'U-shape' are just two of the 19 claims protected by patents. And its self-latching features are made possible with an award-winning key-lockable latch that works magnetically, combined with the use of 'tru-close' hinges which make this one of the safest gates around.

Since 1992 the company has been developing and manufacturing patented safety fences for pools, spas, ponds and other water effects. By creating a highly sophisticated gate with patented features that make their product the safest and most versatile pool safety device around, the company has become a nationwide leader, and is now developing the European market as well.

Guardian Pool Fence System, Inc. can be reached at http://www.guardianpoolfence.com/contact.htm or by calling 818-767-SAFE.

About RichContent
RichContent is a product development, marketing and PR company located in Newport Beach, California and Portland, Oregon. The company is known for "productizing" people and technologies quickly and affordably, with an emphasis on high-velocity, short time-to-market and time-to-money programs. Responsible for launching Time Magazine's most popular sports product of 2003, the Trikke cambering scooter, and 2005's Yahoo Big Idea Product StairCycle. Emphasizing Online PR and marketing programs for online marketers, RichContent has also developed and launched over three dozen additional products and services since 1999. The company can be reached at 360.609.9272 or RichContent Web Site

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Take Profitable Advantage of Doing Business in Eastern Europe

While there are still parts of Eastern Europe that are in considerable turmoil, much of what was formally part of the Soviet block nations – including a great deal of the former Soviet Union itself – is becoming an extremely important part of the European Union, and of the global economy. Tens of millions of potential customers in both the consumer and business markets are looking for goods and services that were both unavailable to them until recently and which their own business infrastructure is unable to provide. Businesses considering developing relationships or setting up shop in these burgeoning markets may want to heed the advice of international business consultants before venturing Eastward.

Luxembourg, (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -- While, for the most part, the Eastern European markets are wide open and invite trade with the West, Stephen D. McLaughlin President of Global Market Insights, reminds eager business leaders to remember that “doing business there is not like doing business in the United States, or even Western Europe.” In large part because of their recent history of oppression and the fact that to most of these countries free enterprise is a new and unfamiliar concept, businesses face unique challenges when doing business in Eastern Europe. However, while these challenges can certainly appear formidable, the key to overcoming them is knowledge, and understanding. According to Steve McLaughlin, a few of the most significant challenges you are likely to face include:

1. Cultural Differences and Diversity: While there are many who talk about Eastern Europe or former Soviet Block nations as being a single entity, nothing could be further from the truth. Doing business in Poland, for example, is not the same as doing business in Estonia – the same way doing business in China isn’t the same as doing business in Japan. Eastern European nations each have their own rich and unique history and culture and because of this each have different and often times complicated customs and protocols when it comes to business transactions. To effectively compete in Eastern European markets, it is necessary to be aware of the “dos” and more importantly the “don’ts” of doing business in each individual country.

2. Government Regulation: While it is certainly safe to say that the citizenry of most Eastern European nations currently enjoy more freedoms and live under less oppression from their own governments than at any time since the end of World War Two, the same cannot always be said for Western companies attempting to transact business there. Because many of the governments of the Eastern European nations are far less than two decades old, there is very often less stability in their rules and regulations than you will find doing business with nations where the governments are older and, therefore, better established. Tariffs, import/export taxes, customs regulations, the level of governmental intervention in a specific business transaction – all these and many other facts can change literally overnight. To adequately protect your profits, a thorough understanding of the governments you are involved with is crucial. It is not enough to know how things are now – you must also understand how things were last year, and have a reasonably good idea, based on recent trends, of how things will be tomorrow.

3. Negotiating Strategies: As we all know, the purpose of business negotiation is to get the best deal you can possibly get, and thereby increase your profit margin, while at the same time offering the individual or company you are negotiating with a deal that they can live with as well. When negotiating a business deal in Eastern Europe, there are several questions you should ask yourself:

• What is the general sentiment of the government and people towards the United States?

• How do the local ethnic and religious customs affect negotiation?

• How stable is the government and/or business environment in the country – and even the region of that country – you are looking to do business in?

• Are there any ethnic, cultural or religious prejudices you need to be aware of (example: is there a strong sentiment against Western Europe in the area you are looking to do business in)?

The single threads that run through dealing with the above listed challenges – and which is crucial to dealing with the many other challenges businesses will face in Eastern Europe – are knowledge and understanding. Says McLaughlin, “One of the things I have learned in my years of consulting and advising businesses of all sizes on how to trade in Europe is that it is virtually impossible to have too much knowledge with regards to the diversity and rich cultural and ethnic differences that exist between Westerners and Eastern Europeans, and also between Eastern Europeans themselves. Lack of appreciation for the specific challenges they will encounter in the Eastern European marketplace is the single largest reason why some businesses fail in their dealings there.”

“The profits are there in Eastern Europe. They want what you have to sell them, and they will pay a fair price. But before you venture into that market, make sure you know what you are getting into and if you are unsure of the specifics, seek help from a professional. Believe me, it’s worth it.”

Steve McLaughlin founded Global Market Insights, with offices in Europe and the U.S., with his vision of giving clients two synergistic competencies: knowledge of the global marketplace and industry expertise in manufacturing, finance and information technology. Steve has over twelve years of international experience in three continents, having started in executive search as a Beckett-Rogers Associate. Steve is a graduate of Rice University where he was student body president, and completed post-graduate studies in International Economics at the Universidad Mayor, Santiago, Chile. He is available for consultation and can be contacted directly by Phone: 352-26364921. Additional information is located on his website: http://www.gmi.lu

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Paramount Home Inspections LLC Selects Colorblind Chameleon to Design Their New Identity

Colorblind Chameleon designed the look and feel of Paramount Home Inspections LLC new identity, capturing the company's new image.

Minneapolis, Minn. (PRWEB) September 20, 2005 -– Colorblind Chameleon announced today that Paramount Home Inspections LLC, a newly formed Home Inspection company, has selected Colorblind Chameleon to design the look and feel of their new identity. The new logo communicates their attention to detail, quality of service, and forward thinking philosophy.

"In partnering with Paramount Home Inspections LLC to create their identity, my approach was threefold," says Ken Buras, creator of Colorblind Chameleon. "1) symbolize the strong foundation used in building a quality home, 2) create a look and feel that reflected their forward thinking values, and 3) typify the attention to detail that goes into a home inspection."

The logo is comprised of two distinct shapes. The triangle is similar to a sturdy peaked rooftop, evoking a sense of the strong foundations that go into the building of a home. The lower circular shape enclosing the "P" retains an organic feel, while also symbolizing the perspective one takes looking through a magnifying glass. The fresh blue color of the logo reflects reliability of service and forward thinking.

The design process, as well as the final design, is available for viewing at: http://www.colorblindchameleon.com/Paramount/paramountConcepts.html

"My goal is empowering clients with the necessary tools to make informed decisions," states Daniel Meyers, owner of Paramount Home Inspections LLC. "A strong foundation of education, along with a grasp of emerging technologies, are the core principles I embrace. Ken's vision reinforced my philosophy and enhanced the strong image I strive to portray." Located in Hastings Minnesota, Paramount Home Inspections LLC provides the information needed for you to make a sound home buying decision.

Colorblind Chameleon is a strategy-based graphic design company specializing in branding and web design solutions. Created from the uncommon vision of Ken Buras, Ken uses this uncommon vision to push the envelope by creating bold, playful and unexpected concepts—seeing things as more than the who-what-why-how. Located in Minneapolis, services include logo design, brand design, corporate identity design, web design and hosting.

"It is my belief that a company will not reach their full capability without a strong brand. A logo is the visual representation of a company, and communicates who a company is and what they do," says Ken. This is a lot to ask from a logo.

Ken offers this advice to keep in mind when creating your own logo:

Think emotions. Brainstorm an idea that reflects a holistic approach that embodies the message you are trying to express, and you will create a lasting impression. A great idea will last longer than a great design.

Think Black and White. Create your logo in black and white first (add color second) and you are assured the quality of the design. In many cases, bad use of color can make an effective design bad, and good use of color can make a bad design good.

"Keep in mind that your brand is more than your logo," says Ken. "While a logo lies at the heart of your identity, your product or service embodies your company's soul. A good brand communicates both the heart and the soul of your company."

For more information on Paramount Home Inspections LLC, please call (651) 338-0292.

For more information on Colorblind Chameleon, please visit http://www.colorblindchameleon.com

Media Contact:
Colorblind Chameleon
Ken Buras
612-703-3957

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September 19, 2005

WhyAbe.com Announces Free Web Tool For RFI, RFQ, and RFP

WhyAbe.com creates a global community to enable buyers to obtain quotes and information quickly. The Tool is available at no charge immediately.

Willow Grove, PA (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- WhyAbe.com, today announced the rollout of its new online sourcing tool, WhyAbe, an automated collaborative marketplace. WhyAbe allows buyers to post their specifications and invite suppliers to provide quotes. The ability to communicate with multiple suppliers at a single time is unprecedented.

WhyAbe creates a marketplace that is Buyer centric. Utilizing a revolutionary keyword engine that matches suppliers to buyer’s requirements, WhyAbe makes it easy for buyers to find suppliers and obtain quotes quickly. WhyAbe also has a versatile listing tool that seamlessly handles everything from RFI’s and RFP’s to Specifications, Drawings, and Pictures with intuitive ease. Free reverse auctions will be available in the near future.

Most e-sourcing platforms that claim to empower business fail to do so because their interfaces are either so cumbersome as to require constant technical support or so expensive as to mitigate any cost savings opportunities. WhyAbe is specifically designed to allow buyers (corporate and retail) to do more in less time, at no charge and with much greater ease than costly software platforms. Buyers can easily monitor all of their activity through WhyAbe’s Dashboard feature which provides history of all activity for all projects. This is especially important for companies that are trying to comply with Sarbanes Oxley.

WhyAbe is the available immediately on the web @ www.WhyAbe.com.

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Customized Structures Wins Prestigious Million Dollar Circle Awards

Customized Structures in Claremont, New Hampshire recognized is sales people for exceptional new home sales volume by the National Association of Home Builders.

(PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- Customized Structures, Inc. recognized 5 of its Factory Representatives for sales accomplishments throughout New England during 2004. The Million Dollar Circle Awards Program is presented through the National Association of Home Builders and recognizes the outstanding achievements by Salespeople and Sales Managers with extraordinary new home sales volumes.

Jack Donnelly, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Customized Structures said, "We are extremely proud of our Factory Reps and all of the work that they do. They are helping to bring our company to the next level and to create a positive image in the world of modular home building." Factory representatives recognized for their achievements included Jack Glancy of Peabody, MA, Doug Hounsell of Gilford, NH, Jeff Humber of Sandwich, MA, Joel Marron of Peabody, MA and Rudy Oberzan of Epping, NH.

Customized Structures has been growing significantly over the past few years, moving into a new, larger facility in July of 2004. The new factory has the capacity to double production once it is fully staffed keeping the factory representatives very busy. Each rep hopes to continue their success in the modular home industry to attain even bigger achievements next year.

About Customized Structures:
Established in 1984, Customized Structures, Inc. continues to be a leader in the design and manufacture of factory built customized modular homes for residential, multi-family and commercial homes distributed throughout New England. Customized Structures is very active in the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Building Systems Council among others. For more information and current employment opportunities from Customized Structures, Inc., call 1.800.523.2033 or visit www.CustomizedStructures.com.

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Ring SMS UBiee USA Team Crusades to Help Consumers Combat Rising Fuel Prices

Offering hope beyond the worst personal conditions, Ring SMS – UBiee’s harmonic circle of friendship embraces friends around the world by offering a safe harbor to save money and make money, while simultaneously protecting our environment.

(PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- Rising gas, bio-diesel and diesel fuel prices have had an almost insurmountable impact on the trucking industry, as well as railroads and other transportation industries and businesses. Although some increases in fuel can be passed down to consumers, it is not enough to meet their rapidly depleting budgets.

According to a recent poll by ABC News / Washington Post, 64% of participants reported a personal financial hardship as a result of recent increases in gasoline.

According to Julie Schmit and Paul Davidson of USA Today, in an article entitled “Gas prices bring on new ways to cut corners”, the rapidly rising costs of fuel is impacting the budgets of the working class and those who need their vehicles to earn a living. “High gas prices are forcing changes in their lifestyles and buying habits.”

Ring SMS UBiee’s USA Team’s targeted goal is to provide an answer to help consumers save money on fuel prices, while simultaneously saving money on maintenance and helping the environment.

The goal of the USA Team is to put the UBiee Power Pill into every household. While many consumers may be looking for fuel additives, conditioners, engine enhancers, fuel injection cleaners, etc., to increase performance and fuel economy, as well as reduce maintenance costs and prolong engine life, one small UBiee Power Pill is able to combine all benefits and more into a single product.

Developed by NASA during research for a rocket propellant that would reduce volatility, it was discovered the formula would reduce sulfur and water content in gasoline, diesel, and bio-diesel fuel. New Image, a product development company listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange, bought the rights of the product and developed it into the successful formula available today, with the agreement of marketing in Asia and New Zealand for the first ten years before introduction into other countries.

The UBiee Power Pill is SAE tested and now available in the USA, at a time when consumers need it the most. The size of a penny, easily popped into the tank at each fill up, provides benefits such as:

* Improved fuel economy
* Increased engine power
* Complete fuel combustion
* Maintenance savings
* Reduced exhaust emissions
* Removed carbon build up
* Conditioned entire fuel system
* Lubricated valves
* Prolonged engine life
* Worked on any size engine
* Safe – non toxic
* 100% active ingredients
* Environmentally friendly

Ring SMS UBiee USA Team boldly goes where others have not – leading and not following.

Contact Info: Dee Scrip
Phone: 1-412-571-1855
Web: http://www.helpwithfuelprices.com

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Master Home Integrations Begins Publishing a Free Monthly Educational Resource

Master Home Integrations is pleased to offer our visitors and clients a free monthly educational publication. "Residential Trends" covers industry topics such as structured wiring, home theater, whole house audio, a/v systems, central vac, security, customer care and more. To subscribe, go to our website at www.masterhi.com, click on the "MHI Articles and Newsletters" button on the left, click the "subscribe" button and enter your email address.

(PRWEB) September 18, 2005 -- Master Home Integrations is pleased to offer our visitors and clients a free monthly educational publication. "Residential Trends" covers industry topics such as structured wiring, home theater, whole house audio, a/v systems, central vac, security, customer care and more. To subscribe, go to our website at www.masterhi.com, click on the "MHI Articles and Newsletters" button on the left, click the "subscribe" button and enter your email address.

Master Home Integrations believes that building relationships with our Contractors is the key to the successful business of satisfied customers. That is why Master Home Integrations has taken the approach of providing monthly educational articles, tech tips, and more. On top of everything else we do, we feel "Residential Trends" is doing a small part to insure lasting relationships.

Master Home Integrations is the residential division of Master Audio Visuals, Inc. based in Longview, TX. Master Home Integrations serves the new residential construction market in East Texas with integrity, and quaity products and services such as structured wiring, home theater planning and installation, central VAC, distributed audio, home automation, system integration and more.

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Bob Moore Construction Receives Prestigious 2005 “Best Of” Award

ARLINGTON, Texas (PRWEB) September 19, 2005 -- General Contractor Bob Moore Construction has received the prestigious 2005 “Best Of” Award from Texas Construction Magazine.

Texas Construction's annual “Best Of” competition recognizes outstanding examples of commercial construction in Texas. A jury of construction industry experts evaluates construction projects in various building categories around Texas, on criteria such as project management, overcoming the challenges of the job, client service and safety. The top project in each category receives the “Best Of” Award.

Bob Moore Construction’s Cinemark project in Mansfield, Texas (a suburb of Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas) received the “Best Of” Award for Sports / Entertainment Facility Construction. The 12-screen, 42,265 SF theater was built on behalf of Kossman Development Company in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Cinemark USA.

“The Cinemark project was a tremendous experience for everyone involved,” Phillip Bell, President of Bob Moore Construction Company. “Our employees, Kossman Development Company and Cinemark, community representatives and our subcontractors approached this project with a sense of pride and enthusiasm, and I think the judges recognized that.”

The 2005 “Best Of” Award marks the company’s second major honor this year. In March, Bob Moore Construction was named 2005 General Contractor of the Year by QUOIN, the North and East Texas Chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The AGC General Contractor of the Year Award recognized one company in north Texas that best exemplifies the tenets of AGC: Skill - Integrity - Responsibility.

“We’re delighted to receive the “Best Of” Award from Texas Construction,” said Bell, “particularly when it comes on the heels of the 2005 AGC General Contractor of the Year Award. Quality, integrity, safety and attention to budget and schedule have been the hallmarks of our approach to business since our first construction project in 1946. All of those ideals were evident in Mansfield’s Cinemark Theater, and they resulted in a very successful – and now award-winning – commercial construction project.”

Recipients of the 2005 “Best Of” Awards will be featured in the December 2005 issue of Texas Construction and will be recognized at an awards ceremony at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel in Dallas, Texas on December 7.

For more information visit http://www.generalcontractor.com/press/releases/20050713.asp

About Bob Moore Construction

Named 2005 QUOIN / AGC General Contractor of the Year, Bob Moore Construction has been one of Texas's most respected commercial construction companies since 1946. The company’s portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction’s goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction has been showcased on http://www.ConstructionCompany.com, a website that recognizes some of the top ranked commercial contractors in the United States. http://www.GeneralContractor.com is the best source of information about the company, its projects and more. The website is updated with press releases, newsletters, completed project write-ups and construction articles.

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September 17, 2005

Lorman Education Services Presents "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" Seminar on November 10, 2005

This "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts.

(PRWEB) September 17, 2005 -- Lorman Education Services Presents "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar on November 10, 2005.

This "Crucial Issues In Construction Contracting" seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts.

Whether you are a contractor, design professional, developer, or an attorney, it is essential that you understand the crucial issues involving construction contracts in South Carolina. This seminar will provide participants with an overview on South Carolina law as it relates to typical construction contracts. The seminar will also include a question and answer session at the end of each segment in order to address specific issues raised by the participants.

Mark A. Crawford is an associate with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., located in Charleston, South Carolina. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Crawford served for seven years as a judge advocate in the United States Marine Corps. He is currently a member of the American Bar Association (member, Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Section), the Georgia Bar Association and the South Carolina Bar Association's Construction Law Section. Mr. Crawford has a broad construction practice involving both public and private contracting and represents design professionals, building product manufacturers, general contractors and subcontractors. He received his B.A. degree, cum laude, from Armstrong State College; his J.D. degree from Georgia State University College of Law; and his M.B.A. degree from The Citadel.

F. Cordes Ford, IV, is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. He practices in the areas of construction, employment, business and commercial litigation. Mr. Ford received his B.A. degree in history from Furman University. He received his J.D. degree from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law, where he was articles editor for the South Carolina Law Review. Mr. Ford also received the CALI Award in civil procedure while attending the University of South Carolina.

Greg Horton is a principal in the Charleston, South Carolina, law firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. His practice involves a wide range of complex civil litigation, including employment, construction and product liability cases. Mr. Horton received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Clemson University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University Of South Carolina School Of Law. While in law school, he served as managing and research editor of the South Carolina Law Review, captain of the National First Amendment Moot Court Team and a legal writing instructor. He was also selected to the Order of the Coif, Order of the Barrister, and Order of the Wig and Robe. He worked for two years as a law clerk for the Honorable Henry M. Herlong Jr., United States District Court Judge. Mr. Horton is a frequent speaker on a number of legal topics.

Martha H. Rhodes is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. Ms. Rhodes' areas of practice include civil litigation, insurance defense and construction law. Ms. Rhodes received her B.A. degree in English from the University of the South. She received her J.D. degree from the University of the South, where she was an associate justice on the Moot Court Bar and publications editor for the South Carolina Environment Law Journal.

Paul E. Sperry is with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A. Mr. Sperry practices in the areas of construction and business litigation, and he is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. Mr. Sperry received a B.A. degree in international studies from George Washington University. He received his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif, and Wig and Robe. He was also a CALI Award recipient for contracts II, and for agency, partnership and LLC. While in law school, Mr. Sperry was an associate editor for the South Carolina Environmental Law Journal.

James E. Weatherholtz is an associate with the firm of Buist, Moore, Smythe & McGee, P.A., located in Charleston, South Carolina. Mr. Weatherholtz is currently a member of the American Bar Association (member, Forum on the Construction Industry and Construction Litigation Section) and the South Carolina Bar Association's Construction Law Section. His practice includes representation of owners, general contractors, subcontractors and materials manufacturers on various construction related issues. He received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from The Citadel and his J.D. degree from the University Of Virginia School Of Law.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/354425 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Lorman Education Services Presents 'Zoning And Land Use' Seminar on November 16, 2005

This "Zoning And Land Use" seminar is designed to education attendees on local ordinances that control development and the processes that are required to make an application.

(PRWEB) September 17, 2005 -- Lorman Education Services presents 'Zoning And Land Use' Seminar on November 16, 2005. This "Zoning And Land Use" seminar is designed to education attendees on local ordinances that control development and the processes that are required to make an application.

The public planner can provide a lot of insight, help and background to the developer, his agent, engineer, architect, surveyor or legal counsel at no cost except for a little of their time. Planners are familiar with local ordinances that control development and the processes that are required to make an application, to amend an application or an existing ordinance, or to suggest alternative ways which may be less burdensome that ultimately satisfy the needs of the developer.

South Carolina's Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994, as amended, allows municipalities to utilize various zoning and planning techniques to implement their comprehensive plans.

Thomas R. Goldstein is a partner with the firm of Belk, Cobb, Infinger & Goldstein, P.A. Mr. Goldstein received his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia and his J.D. degree from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He also attended graduate school at the USC Department of English and attended Trinity College in Dublin.

Melinda A. Lucka, Esq. is an attorney who has been in private practice in Charleston, South Carolina, since 1992. Prior to law school, Ms. Lucka served as planner and subdivision administrator for Charleston County. Her practice includes the areas of zoning and land use, handling board hearings and zoning appeals. In addition to her law practice, Ms. Lucka has taught land use law at the College of Charleston for the past 11 years.

Daniel C. Pennick, AICP is the assistant director of the Charleston County Planning Department. Mr. Pennick has been a professional planner since 1972 and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners of the American Planning Association. He holds a B.Arch. degree and an M.S. degree in architecture from Penn State University, and is a graduate of the University of South Carolina's Leadership Development Program. Mr. Pennick has been a guest lecturer for the U.S. Census Bureau, Penn State University, Juniata College and the University of Charleston. He has worked with various municipal governments in the preparation and administration of comprehensive plans, zoning and land development regulations, and initiating and administering a countywide farmland preservation program. In addition, Mr. Pennick has also been a private developer and participated in evaluating major project proposals such as energy parks, high-speed rail, housing rehabilitation and public infrastructure development.

Mary D. Shahid, Esq. joined the McNair Law Firm, P.A. as special counsel in March 2002. Her practice areas in the McNair firm are environmental, regulatory and administrative law. Prior to that, Ms. Shahid was employed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, as its chief counsel. She served as the general counsel to the South Carolina Coastal Council until the 1994 merger with SCDHEC. Ms. Shahid graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. degree. She is also a graduate of the University of South Carolina School of Law.

This one-day seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, planners, project managers, engineers, architects, developers, council members, zoning board members, property managers, public works directors, title insurance representatives, principals, surveyors and land use officials.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357930 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Architect Anthony Eckelberry Releases A New House Design

Anthony Eckelberry has completed a new home that contributes to living in the modern age with its layout and technology.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 –- Anthony Eckelberry announces that he has just completed a new home.

Planning to build a home in Los Angeles, the Liebermans bought a parcel of land with commanding views, high up in the Hollywood Hills. With two grown children, they wanted a house with an open floor plan that would still provide private spaces for the visiting family.

The Liebermans contacted architect Anthony Eckelberry to design the new home. "We envisaged a voluminous open plan design, with a great room which would feel like a loft overlooking the city," said the Liebermans. "We wanted a home office which would be separate, but with a good flow from the living room to also take full advantage of the view. We wanted a dining are to be incorporated into the kitchen."

"Anthony interpreted our requirements into a lovely contemporary home with a fabulous imposing entry area, and incorporated some wonderful finishes." They added, "The house is a wonderful space in which to live and the house flows beautifully into the outdoor area."

The result was a happy combination of architect and owner. The Liebermans enthused: "We are delighted with the dream house which Anthony Eckelberry designed for us."

Some of Anthony’s residential design work can be seen on the website, http://www.eckelberry.biz

About Anthony Eckelberry, architect:
Anthony Eckelberry is a Los Angeles architect that specializes in new and remodeled high-end homes, and his customers include many people in the entertainment industry.

Contact:
Anthony Eckelberry, principal
323-661-0895
http://www.eckelberry.biz

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Lorman Education Services Presents Construction Delay Claims Seminar On November 10

Lorman Education Services presents a "Construction Delay Claims" Seminar on November 10, 2005. Participants will discuss the problems and offer solutions regarding construction delay.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- This Construction Delay Claims seminar handles one of the most common problems on a construction project – construction delay. Attendees will learn the elements of a construction delay and the proof necessary to make a construction delay claim or to defend against one. Attendees will also learn the methods, other than full-scale litigation, for resolving such a claim.

Mickey Beisman, assistant general counsel for the New Mexico Department of Transportation, has almost 20 years’ experience in construction law and construction claims. Prior to joining the Department of Transportation, she was vice president/corporate counsel for one of New Mexico’s largest contractors and dealt with the problems of construction contracts on a day to- day basis. Dr. Beisman has particular experience in construction contracts, construction claims and defense, public procurement, bid protests and false claims. Her clients have included New Mexico and California public agencies, contractors, subcontractors, bonding companies, developers and engineers. Dr. Beisman is licensed in state and federal courts in New Mexico and California, and in federal court in Colorado. She received her B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of New Mexico, and her J.D. degree from U.C.L.A., after which she clerked for Judge Alfred T. Goodwin on the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

Darci A. Carroll, of Cuddy, Kennedy, Albetta & Ives, LLP, focuses her practice on assisting owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals in construction-related matters. Ms. Carroll also assists her clients with general business matters. She appears in both federal and state courts, and has represented clients in arbitration proceedings, mediation and direct settlement negotiations. Ms. Carroll is admitted to practice in New Mexico and California, and is an active member of the Construction Specifications Institute. She received her B.A. degree from the University of Denver and her J.D. degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law. Ms. Carroll has represented clients on issues involving claims of professional negligence, payment disputes, delay damages, changed conditions, breach of contract warranty obligations, structural defects, procurement code violations, ERATE issues and products liability.

Robert Perovich is of counsel to the law firm of Keleher & McLeod. He has more than 20 years’ litigation experience focusing primarily on architectural/ engineering malpractice, construction, premises liability and personal injury. He has litigated issues involving design defects, construction defects, construction delays, negligent inspection, workers’ injuries, job site safety, wrongful death and structural collapses. Mr. Perovich has taught legal issues for architects at the University of New Mexico and has spoken at numerous seminars on construction and mediation. He has both civil engineering and law degrees from the University of New Mexico. In addition to his law practice, Mr. Perovich has also maintained his own mediation and arbitration practice, Perovich Mediations, since 1997. He has served as arbitrator or mediator on scores of construction disputes, and is on the AAA panel of construction arbitrators and mediators.

This seminar is designed for project managers, attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, owners, developers, principals, architects, contract managers, lenders and accountants.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357799 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Lorman Education Services Presents a Designing And Building Projects Using AIA Contracts Seminar on November 10

This "Designing And Building Projects Using AIA Contracts" seminar will focus on an examination of AIA form contracts and their terms.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- The seminar will focus on an examination of AIA form contracts and their terms, including specific form contractual provisions. The primary provisions of the standard forms will be considered. The implications for the owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals of using or not using the AIA form contracts and their provisions will be discussed, including the consequences of modifying the form language and suggestions to assist in contract negotiation and risk allocation.

Todd R. Metz, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P. His practice includes litigation, dispute resolution, and the defense and prosecution of claims in both the public and private contracting sectors. Mr. Metz represents and advises owners, contractors, construction managers and design professionals in the formation and administration of construction contracts; preparation and analysis of claims; and mediation, arbitration and litigation of disputes and bid protests. Representative projects include public schools, water treatment facilities, airports, tunnels, museums, commercial/retail and mixed-use facilities, stadiums and arenas. Mr. Metz is a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia State Bar’s Construction Law and Public Contract Section. He received his B.B.A. and B.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh and his J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law.

James M. Donahue, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P., where his practice focuses on complex construction litigation and suretyship law. His experience includes representation of owners, general contractors, subcontractors, architects and sureties in the preparation and analysis of complex claims; preparation and negotiation of contract documents; and litigation before a broad range of forums. Representative projects include hotels/casinos (including The Venetian), cruise ships, refineries, steel mills, computer manufacturing facilities, prisons, schools and power generation facilities. Mr. Donahue’s educational background includes a B.A. degree from Bucknell University and a J.D. degree from Villanova University.

Scott W. Kowalski, Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, L.L.P., where his practice includes complex construction litigation, alternate dispute resolution, and the defense and prosecution of claims on construction projects. His experience includes representation of owners, general contractors, sureties, subcontractors, and design professionals in the preparation and negotiation of contract documents; preparation and analysis of complex claims; and litigation before state and federal courts, boards of contract appeals and arbitrators. Representative projects include federal prisons, mixed use retail/residential developments, military housing, courthouses, and university facilities (residence halls, academic buildings and athletic facilities). Mr. Kowalski’s educational background includes a B.A. degree from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law.

This seminar is designed for contractors, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, architects and engineers, controllers, accountants, construction managers, contract managers, real estate developers, and attorneys.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357796 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Lorman Education Services Presents a Zoning And Land Use seminar on November 10

This "Zoning And Land Use" seminar will focus on all aspects of land use planning.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 --This "Zoning And Land Use" seminar will cover virtually all aspects of land use planning that you might encounter in Georgia. There will be an emphasis on legal challenges to zoning decisions and how to deal with them and avoid them, as well as suggestions as to how to deal with the different tribunals who hear zoning cases.

G. Douglas Dillard is an attorney with Dillard & Galloway, LLC. Mr. Dillard’s practice areas include zoning, planning and land use, local government law, land use litigation, zoning law, zoning variances and eminent domain. He has lectured on topics of zoning and land use law, and has authored numerous papers on these topics. Mr. Dillard is a member of the Decatur- Dekalb Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, the American Judicature Society, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, the American Planning Association and the Georgia Planning Association. He received his B.A. degree from Furman University, his J.D. degree from Walter F. George School of Law and his LL.B. degree from Mercer University.

Andrea Cantrell Jones is an attorney with Dillard & Galloway, LLC. Her practice areas include local government law, land use litigation, eminent domain, commercial litigation and family law. Ms. Jones is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association and Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers, and she is a guardian ad litem. She received her A.B. degree from Georgia State University, with honors, and her J.D. degree from Georgia State University College of Law, where she was a member of the Law Review.

Laurel A. David is an associate with Dillard & Galloway, LLC. Ms. David’s practice areas include zoning law land use. She was admitted in Georgia in 2003. Ms. David is the author of “The EPA’s Combined Sewer Overflow Abatement Methods: Do They Comply with the Clean Water Act?” The Urban Lawyer, Summer 2003 and co-author of “Smart Growth in the Context of Current Zoning Laws and Policies.” She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Pennsylvania, her M.A. degree from the University of London and her J.D. degree from Georgia State University.

James Blount Griffin is an associate at the Law Offices of Wm. Thomas Craig, concentrating his practice on zoning appeals, county codes, landfill permits, §1983 actions and other disputes. Mr. Griffin earned a B.A. degree from Gordon College, an M.A. degree from the University of Alabama and a J.D. degree from Vanderbilt University Law School. Previously, Mr. Griffin was an instructor at La Lumiere School, where he taught history and literature, and at Brenau Academy, where he taught history and government.

Daniel C. Haygood is a partner at Haygood & Pruett, LLP. He is engaged in local government representation, residential and commercial real estate, probate, estate, and trust planning and administration and corporate and contract representation. Mr. Haygood earned a B.S.B.A. degree, with honors, from Auburn University and a J.D. degree from the University Of Georgia School Of Law. A member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1981, Mr. Haygood is admitted to practice in all courts of the state of Georgia and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Georgia.

Michael C. Pruett is a partner at Haygood & Pruett, LLP. He is engaged in local government representation, probate, estate, and trust planning and administration and corporate and contract representation. Mr. Pruett earned a B.B.A. degree, magna cum laude, and a J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Georgia. A member of the State Bar of Georgia since 1991, Mr. Pruett is admitted to admitted to practice in all courts of the State of Georgia, the United States District Courts for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Georgia, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.

Edward D. Tolley is a partner at Cook, Noell, Tolley, Bates & Michael, LLP. He earned B.B.A., M.B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Georgia. Mr. Tolley is a member of the board of governors for the State Bar of Georgia and the American College of Trial Lawyers; a distinguished fellow for the Georgia Bar Foundation; president of the Western Circuit Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association, Middle District of Georgia; and a fellow of the Lawyers Foundation of Georgia and the American Board of Trial Advocates. Mr. Tolley is the recipient of the State Bar of Georgia Professionalism Award (2002, first recipient) and the Chief Justice Award for Community Service (2000). He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Who's Who in Georgia, Who's Who Among Southern Lawyers and Georgia Trend's “Legal Elite.”

Jonathan Weintraub, P.C. is a sole practitioner in Decatur, Georgia. For nearly eight years, he was the county attorney for DeKalb County, Georgia. Prior to his DeKalb experience, Mr. Weintraub was the county attorney for Gwinnett County, Georgia, during the period when it was the fastest growing county in the United States. He practices governmental law, including land use, civil rights, contracts and taxation. Mr. Weintraub also practices business litigation. He has been active for over six years as an advisor and member of the State Bar of Georgia Committee on Professionalism. Mr. Weintraub received his A.B. degree from Syracuse University and his J.D. degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University.

This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, planners, project managers, engineers, architects, developers, council members, zoning board members, property managers, public works directors, title insurance representatives, principals, surveyors and land use officials.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357929 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Lorman Education Services Presents an AIA Contracts seminar on November 3

This "AIA Contracts" seminar is designed to provide a working knowledge of the AIA family of documents.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 --This seminar will provide you with a working knowledge of the AIA family of documents.

These documents are commonly used to administer a construction project from inception through completion. By being familiar with the entire family of documents, you will understand how the terms and conditions of the other project participants’ contracts impact you. Depending upon your role in the project, the seminar will make you aware of what your obligations, rights and risks are when you sign an AIA document, and what you need to do to satisfy your obligations, protect your rights and manage your risks. The speakers will also discuss what modifications you should make to these documents to better reflect your interests and needs, and how to tailor the documents to the type of project you are working on.

Ralph L. Arnsdorf is a principal of the law firm of Franklin & Prokopik, where his practice emphasizes civil trial work, including intentional torts, premises liability, property and casualty, accident cases involving health and disability, automobile and admiralty, insurance coverage disputes (including declaratory judgments to existence of coverage), bad faith claims and fidelity claims. In the construction field, he has represented architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, owners and suppliers in the full range of cases from construction site accidents to delay and disruption of schedule claims. Mr. Arnsdorf received his B.S. degree from Cornell University and his J.D. degree from the University of California at Davis. Mr. Arnsdorf is admitted to the Maryland State Bar, the Maryland Federal Bar, the California State Bar, the California Federal Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, the Court of Appeals for D.C., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Federal Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the California State Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the Baltimore City Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association and the Defense Research Institute, Inc. He is also an American Arbitration Association panel arbitrator for construction claims. Mr. Arnsdorf has lectured and published extensively on issues of law and procedure involving litigation practice, insurance defense, and coverage and construction law issues.

Kenneth K. Sorteberg, Esq., is a partner with the construction law firm of Huddles & Jones, P.C. He is both a civil engineer and an attorney. He received a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Maryland, a Master of Engineering Administration degree in construction management from The George
Washington University and his J.D. degree, with honors, from the University Of Maryland School Of Law. He formerly managed construction projects for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company from 1985 to 1991, and he served with the Maryland Stadium Authority in 1991 and 1992 during the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mr. Sorteberg remains involved in the construction community, particularly with the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Building Congress and Exchange, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is an active writer and speaker. His articles are published from time to time in construction industry journals, and he conducts construction law seminars and lobbies for legislative change on behalf of the contracting community. Mr. Sorteberg has entirely devoted his law practice to construction and government contract law, as well as mediation and arbitration. He has represented contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, sureties and insurance companies in every conceivable type of construction dispute.

Paul S. Sugar is a principal with Ober, Kaler, Grimes & Shriver. Mr. Sugar’s practice focuses on construction dispute resolution (government and private), and the representation of owners, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in all matters related to the construction process. His dispute resolution experience includes jury, non-jury, arbitration and administrative trials and mediations. Mr. Sugar has substantial experience in handling construction claims (commercial and industrial), mechanics’ liens, design negligence and surety disputes. He has served as both a neutral and party arbitrator in domestic and international construction disputes, and has acted as a mediator. His extensive general counsel work includes drafting and negotiation of design and construction contracts, including design-build and construction management, furnishing project advice and negotiating project disputes. He is a past member of the Construction Panel of Neutral Arbitrators of the American Arbitration Association. Mr. Sugar received his J.D. degree from the University of Baltimore School of Law and his B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University.

This seminar is designed for attorneys, presidents, vice presidents, owners, project managers, architects, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, property and facilities managers, principals and real estate developers.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357794 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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Lorman Education Services Presents The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues Seminar on November 11

This "Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" seminar will provide practical knowledge and insight to understand the risks and benefits of entering a construction contract.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 --This seminar will provide attendees with the practical knowledge and the insight necessary to understand the risks and benefits of entering into a given construction contract. Emphasis will be placed on real-world situations, practical solutions and the fundamental issues facing construction contractors, subcontractors and their counsel every day in an increasingly challenging industry.

Kenneth K. Sorteberg, Esquire, is a partner with the construction law firm of Huddles & Jones, P.C. He is both a civil engineer and an attorney. He received a B.S. degree in civil engineering from the University of Maryland, an M.E.A. degree in construction management from The George Washington University and a J.D. degree, with honors, from the University Of Maryland School Of Law. He formerly managed construction projects for The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company from 1985 to 1991, and he served with the Maryland Stadium Authority in 1991 and 1992 during the construction of Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mr. Sorteberg remains involved in the construction community, particularly with the Associated Builders and Contractors, the Building Congress and Exchange, and the American Society of Civil Engineers. He is an active writer and speaker. His articles are published from time to time in construction industry journals, and he conducts construction law seminars and lobbies for legislative change on behalf of the contracting community. Mr. Sorteberg has entirely devoted his law practice to construction and government contract law, as well as mediation and arbitration. He has represented contractors, subcontractors, owners, architects, sureties and insurance companies in every conceivable type of construction dispute.

Eliot M. Wagonheim, Esquire, of Wagonheim & Associates, LLC, has focused solely upon the representation of businesses through a varied and extensive commercial litigation and corporate transactional practice. Throughout his practice, he has represented businesses of every size and description, from small, local businesses to large regional enterprises, and some of the most successful and well recognized companies in the country. Wagonheim & Associates, LLC reflects Mr. Wagonheim’s professional philosophy by offering top-flight representation, unsurpassed personal attention and compelling value. The firm’s record of success encompasses litigation in both jury and bench trials, state and federal court, and arbitration and mediation.

This seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, controllers, accountants, contract managers, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/357802 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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The Sidekick is the Home Reference Book That Is There When You Need It

Use the Sidekick to organize measurements, décor, furnishings, fixtures, samples, a record for your insurance info and more for the whole house

Oakdale, Minn. (PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- The only home organizer/reference book of its kind to encompass the whole house, the Sidekick provides homeowners with a travel-size, organizational resource. Containing all the homeowner’s vital information in one easy-to-use book, the Sidekick eliminates wasted time and money second-guessing measurements, décor, colors, brand names, appliances, fixtures, furnishings, warranties and more.

Whether purchased for personal use or as a gift, homeowners use the book to assist with building, remodeling, repairing, decorating, and accessorizing the entire house and a record of your home in the event of a major loss. With a suggested retail price of $29.95, the Sidekick is available for sale online at http://www.thesidekick.net, Amazon.com, Realtor.org and HGTV.com, and at select home center, hardware and decorating retailers throughout the United States.

The Sidekick features a fill-in-the-blank format categorized in tabbed sections. Each section highlights: whole house descriptions; room-by-room essentials including the garage, deck and porch; appliances and major purchases; service phone numbers and more. Graph paper, note pages and a folder fit within the book’s flexible, expandable D-ring binding. Also enclosed are clear, re-sealable, removable pockets; each ideally sized to hold receipts, labels, photos, drawings, samples and swatches.

In the unfortunate event of a major loss, an insurance checklist is also included. Your insurance company will need a lot of information to process a claim. Using the Sidekick to create a home inventory, this process will be much easier and faster to complete. Otherwise, if one is not able to account for everything, and unable to provide the required information, less than full compensation may be received for a loss. Also, depending on the situation and the tax laws where one lives, this information may also be required for a tax credit. And finally, if a police report is filed for stolen items, having the model number and serial number will improve the odds for recovering the stolen property.

Here's a quick quiz:
• Name the brand and model of your television – do you know the serial number?
• How much did your computer cost?
• Where and when did you purchase your refrigerator?
• What is the serial number on your camera?

Could you answer those questions without looking? Now imagine how difficult it would be to come up with this information for ALL of your belongings while dealing with the stress of a fire, burglary, or natural disaster. In such a case, you may spend countless hours trying to remember everything only to realize what you forgot after your claim has been processed. Without the Sidekick you might not even be able to produce the required PROOF for the claim to be accepted.

“Managing your home is work,” emphasizes Diane Zellers, author and creator of the Sidekick. “I developed this book for everyone who has ever stopped in the midst of shopping and asked, ‘I wonder if this will match?’ It’s for those who have left the store to go home and take measurements; and for those who guessed wrong. It’s for those who lost the receipt, the warranty or the service number. It’s a single indispensable source to make life easier and less stressful by keeping everything you need at your fingertips.”

“the Sidekick, your home reference book” is published exclusively by It’s a Good Idea! Inc. located in Oakdale, Minnesota. The company is a member in good standing with NAPO, the National Association of Professional Organizers.

It’s a Good Idea! Inc. donates 10% of all profits to Second Harvest Heartland Food Bank.

To learn more about the Sidekick, please visit www.thesidekick.net or call toll-free 866-203-8034.

The “Sidekick” will be offered at the National Association of Professional Organizers, Connecticut Chapter (www.napoct.com) “Get Organized Expo” on Saturday October 1st which is being held at the Four Points by Sheridan Meriden.

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Globus Cork Earns Prestigious MVP Award for Stylish Cork Flooring

Most Valuable Product award from Hanley Wood Publishing granted to Globus Cork for their colored cork tiles. Selected for their beauty and ease of installation, Globus Cork was the only flooring company selected for 2005. Colored cork tiles can be used on floor, wall and ceiling surfaces for softness, sound reduction and insulation purposes.

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- Globus Cork Inc. announced that it won the Most Valuable Product Award for 2005. The prestigious MVP Awards are granted by the leading publisher in the building industry, Hanley Wood, which publishes 22 magazines in the building and construction industry, for both the commercial and residential markets. Hundreds of manufacturers submit products each year for evaluation and the award selections are made by a 6 judge panel. “Globus Cork is very excited to receive the MVP award for its colored cork tiles and very honored to be the only flooring company selected in 2005”, said Jennifer Biscoe, Globus Cork’s Marketing Director.

MVP awards are granted to products that not only add beauty and value to a home but are also easy to install. The selected products often provide a new solution to common industry problems. Colored Globus Cork tiles impressed the judges with their unique beauty and wide range of colors and tile sizes. The judges also liked that the cork tiles were an environmentally-friendly “green” product and that they were easy to install.

Cork is the environmentally sound choice for flooring. With great thermal and acoustical insulative properties, Cork is durable as well as soft and warm underfoot. The cork oak tree grown in the Mediterranean is never destroyed to produce cork products. The Cork bark is harvested from the tree every 9 years, leaving the forest undamaged as the tree re-grows more bark. Even better than a renewable resource, Cork is a Harvested Resource. All pigments, varnishes and adhesives that Globus Cork uses in producing its tiles are water-based, solvent-free and eco-friendly. Cork also qualifies as a rapidly-renewable resource under the US Green Building Council’s LEED certification program.

Globus Cork Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of colored cork floor and wall tiles as well as colored cork floating floor systems. They offer more than 27 tile shapes and sizes as well as the cork panels in over 36 colors along with custom color and size capabilities. For further information, visit www.CorkFloor.com or contact Jennifer Biscoe at (718) 742.7264.

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Lorman Education Services Presents The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues seminar on November 10

"The Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts: Understanding The Issues" seminar will cover practical insight to the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts.

(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 --Fundamentals Of Construction Contracts seminar will provide participants with the knowledge and practical insight needed to understand the legal and administrative issues associated with construction contracts. Experts in the field will review basic contract principles and explore specific issues that should be addressed in construction contracts. Discussions will also focus on a wide variety of model contract forms and clauses, which reflect the most relevant and current issues in the construction industry. The day will conclude with a session for questions and answers.

Mark Tucker Elliott has been a senior consultant since 1998 at VN Services, a project management consulting firm engaging in project planning and monitoring, change analysis, general consulting and seminar presentations, established in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1982. Mr. Elliott is currently vice president of project controls and claims, and is a partner in the firm. Since 1980, Mr. Elliott has worked with owners, architects, engineers and contractors on over 100 projects in 21 states and five countries. These projects have ranged in size from $30,000 to $6 billion and have been in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, power, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, hospitals, demilitarization, environmental, metals and infrastructure. Prior to joining VN Services, Mr. Elliott worked for major engineering and construction firms in the field of project controls and project management. Working on international and domestic projects, he gained his experience through providing services in the areas of planning and scheduling, cost control, trend analysis, problem-solving, seminars, authoring of procedures and eventually, department management and in-house consulting. Mr. Elliott graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a B.S. degree in civil engineering, is a member in the Project Management Institute, is currently an advisor to his local PMI chapter’s board of officers and is a charter member of PMI’s Dispute Management Specific Interest Group.

David T. Krueck, Esquire, is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in state and federal court, arbitrations and mediations. His practice primarily focuses on construction and design, including delay and impact claims, contract interpretation, construction management disputes and procurement matters, in addition to lien and bond claims. Mr. Krueck has extensive experience representing owners, general contractors and subcontractors, in both private and public works contracts. Mr. Krueck received his J.D. degree from the University Of Idaho College Of Law and is a member of the State Bar of Idaho. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Courts for the District of Idaho and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. Mr. Krueck is a member of the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the American Bar Association. He is actively involved in the Business and Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy and Litigation Sections of the State Bar of Idaho.

K. Bradley Mellor, Esquire, is a partner in Blumling & Gusky LLP’s Construction and Surety Industry Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on construction contracts and litigation. Mr. Mellor has a broad range of experience in prosecuting and defending construction disputes, including surety claims, delay and acceleration issues, and issues related to design and scope of work. He has handled numerous construction cases, including those involving highway projects, sewage and water plants, steel mills, office buildings and hotels. In addition, Mr. Mellor has represented business owners and developers in municipal matters, real estate development issues and purchases, and sales of various businesses. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association, and its Construction and Surety Section and Court Rules Committee; the Pennsylvania Bar Association; and the American Bar Association and its Forum on the Construction Industry, and the Fidelity and Surety Law Committee. Mr. Mellor is also a construction industry arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He received his B.A. degree from Washington and Jefferson College, and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Case Western Reserve University. He is admitted to practice in both federal and state courts in Pennsylvania and Ohio.

This seminar is designed for attorneys, project managers, presidents, vice presidents, engineers, contract managers, controllers, accountants, architects, contractors, subcontractors, developers, owners, principals, insurance professionals and other construction professionals.

To register for this event please click http://www.lorman.com/info/343965 or please call 866-352-9539 to speak with a Lorman Education customer service representative. Reference number for this event is 18189.

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September 15, 2005

Stallion Extends Rocky Mountains Footprint with Acquisition in Williston, North Dakota

On September 12, 2005, Stallion acquired the assets of GL Trucking & Rental, Inc. GL has been a leading provider of integrated drilling support services for the Williston Basin and surrounding areas. Assets include over 100 rig housing units, significant rig hauling capacity, loaders and equipment setting cranes.

HOUSTON, Texas, (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -– On September 12, 2005, Stallion acquired the assets of GL Trucking & Rental, Inc. in Williston, North Dakota. GL has been a leading provider of integrated drilling support services for the Williston Basin and surrounding areas. Assets include over 100 rig housing units, significant rig hauling capacity, loaders and equipment setting cranes.

The North Dakota acquisition extends Stallion's current geographic footprint in the Rocky Mountains where Stallion operates from Riverton, Wyoming, and serves the Wyoming, Colorado and Utah areas. Additionally, the Company recently opened a new service location in Rifle, Colorado, to strengthen its service capability in the Piceance Basin.

Craig Johnson, Stallion’s CEO, commented, "We are continuing to expand our products and services through a combination of acquisitions and capital investment in new equipment throughout the Rocky Mountains to satisfy our customers' growing needs. With locations from Alice, Texas, to Williston, North Dakota, we continue to enhance our ability to service our customers across the major basins of the lower 48."

Stallion’s goal is to become the leading drilling support services provider in the areas in which it operates and is targeting major basins of the United States. The Company now provides services in the Gulf Coast, South Texas, ArkLaTex, Ft. Worth Basin, Permian Basin, Anadarko Basin of Western Oklahoma, Rocky Mountains and Williston Basin.

With over 325 employees in 17 locations and over 1,100 land-based rig housing units, a significant fleet of surface rental equipment and significant solids control capability including closed-loop systems, Stallion is the leading drilling support service provider in the United States.

Please find additional information at the Company’s newly updated web site: www.stallionoilfield.com.

Contact:
David Schorlemer
3203 Audley St.,
Houston, Texas 77098
(713) 528-5544

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Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc. Streamlines Accounts Receivable Processes with Hosted Document Management Solution from WorldView Ltd.

The need to go paperless stems out of an ever-growing problem many businesses today are trying to overcome - the need to securely store, manage and retrieve accounts receivable invoices and signed proof of delivery documents. WorldView Ltd. offers a hosted enterprise content management solution that provides off-site storage, backup and disaster recovery assistance while serving as a legal resource for proof of delivery documentation.

Omaha, Neb. (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- When doors & millwork wholesale supplier Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc. (BWI) had enough of being overrun with filing cabinets and paperwork, they made the decision to take their paperwork into the 21st Century. For the past month, they have been hosting their documents online with document management service provider WorldView Ltd.

Located out of Branchburg, New Jersey, BWI’s corporate headquarters now scans all of its hardcopy delivery tickets using WorldView’s ImageView document imaging solution. BWI uses WorldView’s COLDView solution to electronically capture and automatically index its accounts receivable invoices. Each delivery ticket and customer invoice is now accessible via the Internet to BWI’s other satellite branches, located on the east coast.

WorldView Ltd. offers a hosted document management model that provides off-site storage, backup and disaster recovery assistance while serving as a legal resource for proof of delivery documentation for BWI and its customers.

The need to go paperless stemmed out of an ever-growing problem many businesses today are trying to overcome - the need to securely store, manage and retrieve accounts receivable invoices and signed proof of delivery documents.

"Scanning allows BWI to save financially both office and manpower resources. We will discontinue manual filing and save time by digitally indexing invoices," says Simon Sikora, BWI controller. "Using the WorldView solution, we foresee a return on investment in only six months."

"After only ten days live, BWI had electronically stored more than 700 documents per day. This number is expected to grow to 24,000 documents per month," says Jim Waldron, WorldView IT development manager. "BWI now has immediate recovery of all their information and documentation."

According to Sikora, the key to choosing WorldView’s hosted document management model was in an onsite visit that BWI executives made to another WorldView customer site.

"Sikora and his team visited one of our current customers before confirming that the WorldView solution was the right decision for them," says Fred Meis, WorldView account executive. "The idea behind scanning in documents for quick retrieval can be easily understood; however, when you have the opportunity to see how the solution addresses your business problem first hand, that’s when it truly makes sense."

"We are very pleased with the services provided by WorldView and we are planning on bringing on-board our accounts payable within the next couple of months," says Sikora.

ABOUT WORLDVIEW, LTD.
WorldView is an internet-based document management software and service provider specializing in customized solutions for increased office productivity. WorldView offers secure, hosted and in-house enterprise solutions that enable organizations to store, manage and share vital information between employees, vendors, partners and customers. Each month, millions of documents are stored by thousands of business professionals across North America using WorldView’s document management service. For more information, visit http://www.worldviewltd.com .

ABOUT BRIDGEWATER WHOLESALERS, INC.
Bridgewater Wholesalers, Inc. (BWI) is an Independent Wholesale Supplier of Doors & Millwork, founded in 1982. BWI has a history of supplying high quality millwork products to dealers, enabling them to attract new customers and continued growth. Today, BWI supports 900-1000 independent dealers in eight states and offers a wide selection of door products. BWI prides themselves in their high quality millwork capabilities, expedient delivery service, and professional sales and support personnel. For more information, visit http://www.bwimillwork.com.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Jay Buroker
Marketing Manager
WorldView Ltd.
402-330-0210

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Fuel Protests, Petrol, Supply Shock, Peak Oil and a Challenge by Futurist Writer "T Ray Deal" to Sir Richard Branson of Virgin

Peak Oil is where the World appears to be running out of Oil far sooner than it is. The book 'Unlimited Energy' set in 2022 Singapore, contains two key ways of delaying the financial crisis that can be brought about by 'PEAK OIL.' But it needs a 'HERO' to start things going.' The Author reveals his stratergy

(PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- Firstly, Peak Oil has been brought about by our becoming addicted to the ‘Energy Machine,’ namely consumerism, 24/7 working and a politically driven perception that continued growth without predicting the consequence is good.

Whilst we won’t run out of oil soon, we will be subjected to price and supply shocks regularly from now on. This is because demand is now starting to outweigh the ability to pump and refine...The basic meaning of 'Peak Oil'.

The stability of the world's oil supply depends on a few; some would say only five, major fields.

Oil is now being pumped almost to its maximum and in some cases is being over pumped by pushing more water back down the wells than is good for them. Refineries are now approaching their maximum capacity.

This capacity was, presumably, accurately calculated quite some time ago by the oil companies based on the peak oil predictions of the time. It is unlikely that more capacity will be required, because Oil production won’t be there to make it necessary (Type "Hubbert’s Curve" in Google).

The consequence: Oil prices are pushed up so that the value of asset bases and profits of the oil companies’ increase. This means they can now afford to explore and produce Oil from sites that were previously not profitable.

The current investment program to find more Oil by the Oil-men will not suffice in anything but the short term and produces, price and supply shocks that create uncertainty, inflation and instability.

The day that we produce one barrel less than we need, will see the start of hyper-inflation as the cost of Oil as a raw material for Cement, Fertilizers, and medicines etc goes up and up.

The first part of the solution is to rapidly increase investment in Alternative Energy supplies. Under-investment has occurred for many reasons.

Now that energy prices are going ever upward most of these reasons are invalid. It is absolutely essential that we keep the price of Oil down by reducing our need for it. Plus we need to conserve Oil to make essential goods, many of which can then be recycled.

Translation of scientific data from expert sources into a reader enjoyable and understandable form to promote alternative energy.

The near-future Sci Fi book for women and men, ‘Unlimited Energy’ contains two main themes that can be researched;

Solar Towers that can be used to produce large amounts of energy which could, green deserts, clear pollution from towns and supply much of the developing World’s needs.

Solar energy converted to electricity by new plastic solar-panels. This is then used to refine Aluminum from its oxide, Aluminum, volume for volume, when burnt in oxygen, produces more heat, than oil, produces no pollution and can be transported safely anywhere. It can be then recycled back to Aluminum, again and again.

The Challenge to Sir Richard Branson from T Ray Deal:

The World needs an Honest and Clear Sighted Business Leader to take up the challenge of finding the ‘Pure Path’ to alternative energy production. Please seriously consider helping the World stave of disaster by showing us the way.

Even you, will be amazed at the support you will get. You have already been sent one idea by the writer that will help you finance the 'Quest.'

'Unlimited Energy' is available from many on-line bookstores, but please remember your local, walk-in store.

T Ray Deal
www.tridi.com

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Structured Finance Industry Expert Moderates Session at Multi-Housing World 2005

Simon Acheson,Director of commercial real estate investment bank, Pacific Security Capital, is moderating a session on "Structured Finance" at Multi-Housing World 2005.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- www.pacificsecuritycapital.com - Pacific Security Capital ("PSC"), a leading commercial real estate investment bank and provider of commercial real estate loans, announced today that Director, Simon Acheson, is moderating a session at the Multi-Housing World Conference, beginning September 12, 2005, at the San Diego Convention Center.

The session, entitled "Structured Finance: Strategies for Effectively Bridging the Gap," brings together key industry experts to offer guidance on how to find the right structured-financing source for your deal and how to structure it at the best terms.

"With multi-housing sales prices breaking all sorts of records today, it can be difficult to get all the necessary financing from your senior loan source," said Acheson. "In order to bridge this gap, more multi-housing borrowers are turning to providers of mezzanine debt and preferred equity."

There is no longer a clear division between debt and equity in the commercial capital markets. Structured Finance allows for the proper blend of debt, equity, synthetic, derivative and hybrid capital in order to resolve particular transactional needs that cannot readily be met by conventional senior financing.

"Understanding how to access and maneuver within the commercial capital markets and effectively leveraging the many benefits of structured finance techniques can be the defining difference in optimizing the scalability and efficiency of your commercial real estate venture," said Acheson.

Acheson's presentation on "Structured Finance" discusses the various benefits of understanding how to engineer the right capital structure.

Session: "Structured Finance: Strategies for Effectively Bridging the Gap"
Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Time: 9 a.m. – 10.15 a.m.
Location: San Diego Convention Center, CA

To learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s structured finance offerings or its preferred borrower program, PacificEliteTM please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085

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, investment sales and development 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 America and Europe. More information about the company can be found at www.PacificSecurityCapital.com.

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Home Improvement Retailers Sustain Business Relationships at Hardware Conference

Approximately 550 of the home improvement industry's leading retailers, manufacturers and distributors gathered in Marco Island, Fla. for the 17th-annual Hardware Conference. They previewed new products, networked, and discussed merchandising, marketing and operations in open dialogue sessions.

Marco Island, FL (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- Home improvement industry retailers, distributors and manufacturers attended open dialogue sessions and vendor exhibits at the 17th annual Hardware Conference Sept. 9-11 in Marco Island, Fla.

The annual conference continues to widen its appeal and attract retailers from across the country. This year, retailer attendees included Rocco Falcone of the Springfield, Mass.-based Rocky's Ace Hardware, which has 25 stores in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. Michel Chenier from Embrun, Ontario Canada's multi-unit Embrun Cooperative attended, as did Tom Pitkin of the Dale City, Va.-based Pitkin's Home Center.

Pitkin, who has been attending the conference for several years, said the event is particularly beneficial to him to train and motivate team members at his three stores. "Talking to the vendors provides us with a great training tool for employees," he said.

Rebuilding was a recurring theme for 550 conference attendees as well. Retailers spoke about the rebuilding process impacting stores across the country damaged by hurricanes, fires and other disasters. Bill Zeithammer of Isles Do it Best Hardware led a standing-room-only discussion about how he and his family coped with the aftermath of Hurricane Charley. Zeithammer also reviewed the process of rebuilding his Punta Gorda, Fla. hardware store with attending retailers and discussed plans for the store's upcoming grand re-opening. Zeithammer gave attending retailers suggestions about how to proactively prepare for disasters, including keeping records and dealing with insurance companies throughout the year.

North American Retail Hardware Association President, Tom Green of the Rochester, N.Y.-based Mayer's Hardware, attended the conference and said he enjoyed mingling with a variety of store owners and vendors. "The conference format and open dialogue sessions are ideal for information exchange," Green said.

Event organizers Tom and Dale Chasteen, who own Tavernier, Fla-based Tavernier Ace Hardware, said attending retailers represented Ace Hardware, Do it Best, Orgill and True Value.

Topics covered in the open dialogue sessions included promoting new products, retail pricing strategies, national brands versus private labels, in-store demonstrations, advertising, working with vendor reps and training employees.

"Retailers seemed to be very focused on product presentation in their stores and category management for maximizing space and sales per square foot," Tom Chasteen said about the open dialogue sessions. "They mentioned size of packaging and the importance of graphics in packaging."

While at the conference, attending retailers previewed new items that will be available for them to buy at the fall wholesaler markets. Some of the new products previewed in conference exhibits included the crete-sheet concrete mixing system demonstrated by the Austin, Texas-based SDS Design, a rechargeable LED flashlight/cellular phone charger from the Hauppauge, N.Y.-based Maxxima, and ceramic appliqués showcased by the Fort Pierce, Fla.-based Creative Ceramics that add a decorative touch in home décor.

Mike O'Hara of O'Hara True Value, Ottumwa, Iowa, said, "We also enjoyed the opportunity to preview new products and interact with the vendors."

Honorees for the 2005 conference included a Beacon Award to the Hayes family of the Bell, Fla-based Do it Best and Lifetime Achievement awards to Doug Mathews of Marco True Value in Marco Island, Fla. and Saralea Freeman of Ace Hardware Corp., who is retiring after 37 years with Ace Hardware.

Event sponsors for 2005 include the North American Retail Hardware Association, 3M, Activant Solutions, Inc., CooperTools, Damp Rid, Duracell Batteries, H.D. Hudson Manufacturing, Hillman Group, Irwin, Krylon, KST Coatings, Miami Childrens Hospital Foundation, Minwax, Poms and Associates, Robert Bosch Tool Corp., Toolbox Marketing, and Weber Stephens Products.

The 2006 Hardware Conference is scheduled for September 10–12, 2006 at the Marco Island Marriott in Marco Island, Florida. For more information, visit thehardwareconference.com or call (305) 853-0049.

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Iteration2 Receives Marketing Excellence Award From Microsoft Business Solutions

2005 US Microsoft Partner of the Year, Iteration2 Recognized for Marketing Innovation and Excellence in Northern California Region

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- Iteration2, Microsoft Gold Certified partner and newly awarded 2005 US MBS Outstanding Partner of the Year, announced its recent selection as the major award recipient in Microsoft Corporation’s Northern California Region quarterly Microsoft Partner Update event. Iteration2 received the prestigious award for their marketing innovation and sales success, also known as the Marketing Excellence Award.

“Our marketing strategy is tied very closely with Microsoft’s vertical initiatives and our own JD Edwards and Peoplesoft migration practice,” says Greg Sad, Marketing Director at Iteration2. Greg adds “when you have high quality solutions (like Microsoft Axapta, Solomon, and CRM), satisfied customers, and work with the best team of professionals in the industry, our marketing strategy becomes much easier to execute. I am very proud of our organization, of what we have accomplished, and for winning this award.”

Paramount to the success of Iteration2 is their vertical marketing strategy in Grower Management Solutions, Field Force Automation, Consumer Packaged Goods, and Electrical/Mechanical Contractors.

About Iteration2
Iteration2 is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and provides its clients with a superior enterprise software implementation experience at an attractive price. This combined with Microsoft integrated technology stack and unsurpassed financial strength provides a platform for today and tomorrow. Iteration2 is the 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, leading provider of Microsoft Axapta, and a member of the prestigious MS Industry Builder initiative for their Field Service Automation solution.

Iteration2’s vertical industry expertise, software industry domain expertise, and exceptional technical skills with Microsoft technologies provide their clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 has sales offices in strategic locations throughout the United States. Please visit the company’s website at www.iteration2.com.

For more information:

Greg Sad,
Marketing Director
Iteration2
(949) 789-1020

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Big Names at Self-Build & Design Show 2005 exhibition in Exeter

EXETER, U.K. (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- Leading UK Timber Frame company Benfield ATT will be exhibiting at the Self-Build & Design Show at Westpoint Exhibition Centre in Exeter on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th September. Organised by Self-Build & Design Magazine, the event will include seminars, demonstrations, competitions and shed loads of information about how to design and build your own dream home, extend it, or even build a garage, granny annex or loft conversion...

The two day exhibition will provide information on natural and recycled building materials and home furnishings. You can learn about designing, building, refurbishing, decorating and furnishing your home in ways that won't “cost the earth”.

Benfield ATT will also be representing Finnforest, Europe’s largest timber products manufacturer, offering a discount of all Finnlife Log Cabins. They will also have a Finnforest Beamlock DIY Garage Kit demonstration unit to show ease and simplicity of build. Norman Evans, South Wales Manager for Finnforest is pleased to be involved “Benfield ATT are leading distributors of Beamlock Garage Kits, which are equally suitable for use as high-quality Car Ports or Stable Kits – it proves excellent value for money for self-builders and developers alike”.

Benfield ATT Technical Sales Manager Paul Tappin, who will be available at the show for discussion, said “Timber frame’s precision means that the building is technically rather sophisticated, as well as very energy-efficient. This emphasises the importance of having a bespoke approach to self-building, and we will be at the Self-Build & Design Show to help, advise and discuss the various methods of self-building.”

And to top it all, property developer and timber frame expert Professor Michael Benfield will make a special guest appearance and will be taking questions via the Benfield ATT stand staff.

Show organiser of Real Exhibitions, Martin Bowdler commented “Demonstrating some of the most advanced Self-Build technologies available in South Wales and the South West, the SelfBuild & Design Show 2005 is a vital resource for anyone considering building their own home, a home extension or even a new garage. The event creates an exciting and stimulating place where you can meet hundreds of exhibitors, gain free one-to-one advice from the local experts, attend free seminar programmes, discover the latest products and services, learn about the best financial packages and find your dream plot of land ready for development.”

Benfield ATT will be on stand no S2, next to the main display. They will have a cross-section of an FSC-Certified Timber Frame home, a Beamlock DIY Garage Kit demonstration unit, lots of time and plenty of staff to answer any questions you have about timber frame self-build homes, extensions or garage kits. As always, if you hand them a copy of your plans at the show, they will send you a free Comprehensive Estimate by post.

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De Lage Landen signs CraneCREDIT agreement in Australia and New Zealand

De Lage Landen Financial Services, a leading international provider of high-quality asset-based financing products to manufacturers and distributors of capital goods, and Manitowoc Crane Group are pleased to announce the signing of a program agreement to support their mutual relationship in Australia and New Zealand. The new program agreement, including both wholesale and retail programs, expands an existing relationship between the two companies.

WAYNE, PA (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- De Lage Landen Financial Services, a leading international provider of high-quality asset-based financing products to manufacturers and distributors of capital goods, and Manitowoc Crane Group are pleased to announce the signing of a program agreement to support their mutual relationship in Australia and New Zealand.

The new program agreement, including both wholesale and retail programs, expands an existing relationship between the two companies.

“The signing of the program agreement for Australia and New Zealand is another step forward in solidifying the Manitowoc/De Lage Landen global relationship. This move is proof of the commitment we have in providing our customers in Australia and New Zealand with the same ease of financing and competitive rates that are available in the United States,” states Dave Pengelly, Director – New Business Development / Program Management for De Lage Landen Financial Services.

Manitowoc is a world leader in the crane market with product offerings in all the major segments of the industry. Manitowoc’s crane products are marketed under the following brand names: Manitowoc, Potain, Grove, and National.

“The establishment of the local program with Manitowoc is an exciting phase in the continued development of our materials handling and construction business in Australia and New Zealand. This program builds on the strong relationship enjoyed by both DLL and Manitowoc in the USA and places Manitowoc clearly at the forefront of the industry here, by offering top-quality equipment that is supported by quality financial products. Once again DLL has demonstrated that we are truly a global partner supporting our valued vendor partners," commented Ian Ritchie, General Manager, Materials Handling & Construction – Australia.

David Hull, Director, Trade Finance, The Manitowoc Company, Inc. added “We are very excited about taking yet another step in the globalization of CraneCREDIT, especially with a partner that has the depth of knowledge about our products and services as De Lage Landen Financial Services. Both organizations will be able to leverage off of the momentum that we have in the U.S. and Canada to bring a competitive financing solution to our customers and dealers in Australia and New Zealand.”

De Lage Landen International B.V.

De Lage Landen is a Netherlands based international provider of high-quality asset finance and vendor finance programs. The global offering also includes an array of commercial finance solutions. With a presence in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific the company focuses on the following industries: Food & Agriculture, Healthcare, Office Equipment, Telecommunications, Technology Finance, Materials Handling & Construction Equipment and Financial Institutions. In its domestic market the company offers Equipment Leasing, Car & Commercial Vehicle Leasing, ICT Leasing, Consumer Finance and Trade Finance through local Rabobanks but also direct to market.

De Lage Landen is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Dutch Rabobank Group that is AAA-rated by Moody’s and Standard & Poors. Over 2004 De Lage Landen grew its net profit to $174 million and its balance sheet total to $20 billion.

For more information, please visit our website at www.Delagelanden.com

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Blazing the trail of Web-borne Builder and Development Tools, Front15 is proud to announce Info|PLAT.

Info|PLAT – The simplistic, highly customizable, online application that allows developers and homebuilders to present their lots and properties day or night significantly increasing sales potential.

Minneapolis (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- The latest in FRONT15's string of ease-of-use business tools for the web, Info|PLAT was introduced in the summer of 2005. Minnesota new home developer, Creative Development of Minnesota, received the initial release which has streamlined their business significantly. This new Online highly available application allows new home builders and developers to present plat, block, and lot information separated by development and displayed in an entirely graphical manner. Customers preferring either hands-on or more detail-oriented experiences will both be satisfied by the diverse visual interface.

New home builders and developers will find the fully integrated and dynamic, database-driven administrative interface a joy to use. Customers will be amazed at the speed at which they can acquire specific information about the lot which interests them, and the fact that they can inquire about lots or available property themselves – all online.

Contact FRONT15 today to inquire about a complimentary guided tour or to discuss pricing and availability. If you would like to “test drive” our product with a no obligation personal demo, please contact us below. Sales Contact Information- Timothy R. Koch (direct) 361-739-8398 www.front15.com.

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ServiceMagic Receives WebAward at Web Marketing Association’s Annual Competition

Company Receives Outstanding Website WebAward

Golden, CO (PRWEB) September 15, 2005 -- ServiceMagic®, Inc., (www.servicemagic.com) the leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with prescreened and customer-rated home service professionals, has been awarded the 2005 Outstanding Website WebAward by the Web Marketing Association (WMA). The WebAwards is an awards event where websites are recognized, competing head-to-head with other sites within their industry and against an overall standard of excellence.

The WMA was founded in 1997 to help set a high standard for Internet marketing and corporate web development on the World Wide Web. Staffed by volunteers, this organization is made up of Internet marketing, advertising, public relations and design professionals from around the country. Now in its ninth year, the WebAwards is a premier annual award competition that judges website development against an ever increasing Internet standard and against peer sites within their industry.

Launched in 1999, ServiceMagic offers homeowners a free online resource to connect with prescreened and customer-rated residential contactors and home service professionals as well as access to articles, tips and guides regarding hundreds of different home improvement information in its online library. At the same time, ServiceMagic offers its 34,000 member businesses a complete range of interactive services and solutions for marketing and managing their businesses online.

WMA, an organization devoted to establishing high standards for Internet marketing and corporate Web development, annually recognizes the individual and team achievement of Web professionals who create and maintain outstanding corporate websites. Entries were judged on design, copy writing, innovation, content, interactivity, navigation and use of technology.

For more information on the 2005 WebAward Competition, please visit www.webaward.org.

ABOUT SERVICEMAGIC®, INC.
ServiceMagic®, Inc., headquartered in Golden, Colo., is the nation's leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with prescreened and customer-rated home service professionals. Using proprietary technology to match consumer service requests with local service professionals in real time, the company addresses more than 500 different home service needs that range from simple home repairs and maintenance to complete home remodeling projects. In addition, its 34,000 home service professionals are prescreened to help consumers connect with licensed and insured home service professionals. ServiceMagic is an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp (NASDAQ: IACI). For more information visit http://www.servicemagic.com.

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September 14, 2005

collectiveData Launches Fleet Services Card

New fleet card provides for detailed tracking of fuel and service expenses for fleet managers.

North Liberty, Iowa (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- collectiveData, Inc. a leading provider of fleet maintenance management software, announced today the launch of the collectiveData Integrated Fleet Solutions card. The card is the product of a partnership between collectiveData and Wright Express, a leader in the fleet services card industry.

The new fleet services card can provide users with a host of benefits including:
* The card is accepted at 90% of U.S. retail fueling stations and 41,000 service locations
* The detailed fuel and services purchase information can be directly integrated in to the collectiveData Fleet and Fleet Pro maintenance management programs
* Security features prevent unauthorized purchases.

"This card and our partnership with Wright Express will give our users a very powerful tool in controlling the number one expense in most fleet operations: fuel," explained Rob Kinney Director of Sales. He further explained; "The card gives us the ability to deliver detailed information on fuel usage, off site maintenance services and another method of obtaining important meter data. Now, users will be able to see fuel issues not as a stand alone cost in their operation, but with the integration of the card data in to our software, they will be able to see all the related expenses, spot trends and take action in a much more efficient manner."

The collectiveData Fleet Services Card is available to managers of any size fleet. Further information on the card program is available at the company’s web site or by calling the companies toll free number (800) 750-7638.

About collectiveData
collectiveData produces fleet and equipment maintenance management software solutions for over 600 public, private and commercial organizations. collectiveData also provides additional services to its customers including: custom application development and data conversion. collectiveData is located in North Liberty, Iowa. More information about collectiveData is available at http://www.collectivedata.com.

About Wright Express
Wright Express is a leading provider of payment processing and information management services to the U.S. commercial and government vehicle fleet industry. Wright Express provides these services for more than 290,000 commercial and government fleets containing more than 4 million vehicles. Wright Express markets these services directly as well as through more than 85 strategic relationships, and offers a MasterCard-branded corporate card. The Company employs more than 640 people and maintains its headquarters in South Portland, Maine. For more information about Wright Express, please visit http://www.wrightexpress.com.

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First National Teleconference to Address Subcontracting Needs For Katrina Disaster Relief and Reconstruction

The first national teleconference “Subcontracting Opportunities for Katrina Disaster Relief and Reconstruction” will be held, Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. It covers timely and critical issues relating to subcontracting opportunities for emergency and reconstruction services, materials and products at the federal and state levels.

Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- The first national teleconference “Subcontracting Opportunities for Katrina Disaster Relief and Reconstruction” will be held, Thursday, September 15, 2005 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. It covers timely and critical issues relating to subcontracting opportunities for emergency and reconstruction services, materials and products at the federal and state levels. “The Federal government is focused on contracting with the prime contractors for the billions budgeted, but no one was focused on outreach efforts to subcontractors, so we, as a private sector company, are conducting this first national teleconference to inform the subcontractors of the requirements and processes needed to become involved in this massive relief and reconstruction process” said Gloria Berthold, President of TargetGov (http://www.targetgov.com).

The teleconference format makes participation simple as only a telephone is needed. There is no wasted travel time or related expenses. Attendees have direct access to the speakers and the materials are delivered by email immediately upon registration.

The speakers will provide an overview of the subcontracting opportunities at the federal level and address state and local relief and reconstruction issues. Most importantly, subcontractors will learn who to contact at federal and state levels, what are the requirements and the opportunities for both short and long term contracts.

Mr. Mui Erkun, Chief of Staff and Director, Industry and Acquisition Relations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Department of Homeland Security, will speak on the procurement processes regarding the involved federal agencies. Prime contractors have been invited to address their specific issues and the host, Ms. Gloria Berthold, will relate to the attendees the actual contracting process needed.

In addition to discussions with the speakers, participants may ask questions and share their own concerns and challenges regarding the subcontracting process through email and the TargetGov blog prior to the teleconference. The teleconference attendees will also receive a Disaster Relief and Reconstruction Contracting Business Development Toolkit, a 75+ page resource guide detailing the federal and state agencies, prime contractors, related contact people, specific processes and methods to find contracting and subcontracting opportunities related the Katrina Disaster Relief and Reconstruction process.

“We want to give the businesses throughout the US, the small contractors, the companies who support this country, the opportunity to provide services and materials in the relief and reconstruction efforts. Small, minority, disadvantaged, women and service-disabled veteran-owned businesses should have the opportunity to provide services and products just as much as the large prime contractors who can afford the lobbyists” explained Ms. Berthold.

TargetGov is a division of Marketing Outsource Associates, Inc., a woman-owned, full service marketing firm. It is a privately owned company specializing in government contracting business development at federal, state and local levels. Ms. Berthold, the President, is an expert author regarding government contracting. Her recent book “The Veterans Pocket Guide to Government Contracting” addresses the needs of veterans entering the government contracting market. She has instructed contractors on the ins and outs of government business development in recent teleconferences and procurement conferences. She may be reached through the Website: http://www.targetgov.com or at 866-579-1346.

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RFID Enabled at John Deere

ODIN technologies leads rapid deployment of RFID Inventory Tracking in Four Weeks in Two Deere Facilities.

Waterloo, IA (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- John Deere partnered with RFID physics experts ODIN technologies to plan, design and deploy a complete RFID work-in-process tracking solution in four weeks. The solution uses UHF passive RFID to track totes and engine parts for the Deere internal supply chain. ODIN led the testing, hardware and middleware selection, solution design, and deployment providing a single point of project management and complete custom RFID network architecture.

ODIN technologies worked side-by-side with internal John Deere staff to deploy the portals, hand-helds, printers and middleware at two facilities located in Waterloo, Iowa and Fargo, ND. The solution tracks high-value engine parts in re-usable tote containers.

"We wanted to prove that RFID is a viable technology that can benefit our business. Utilizing ODIN’s RFID expertise, we were able to deploy a full RFID solution, from designing the process to deployment in four weeks. ODIN understands the nuances of RFID and surrounding technologies. The commitment of their team delivered the results we were after," commented Jim Harl, Manager, Supply Management e-Business.

"We knew from the start that John Deere’s objective to design, procure and deploy an RFID asset tracking system in two facilities in one month would be a challenge. In addition to the complexity and tight deadline, the items Deere wanted to track were metal components, not very RFID friendly. It required a comprehensive understanding of the physics of RFID, a well-honed process for system design, and a company that can scale to meet the client needs. ODIN technologies’ automated deployment software combined with our and proven RFID methodology make this a notable case study," remarked Patrick J. Sweeney II, President and CEO of ODIN technologies.

About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment, a major manufacturer of construction equipment, and a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care. Additionally, John Deere manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment and provides worldwide financial services as well as landscape and healthcare services. www.johndeere.com

About ODIN technologies
ODIN technologies is the leader in the physics of RFID infrastructure testing, deployment and certification. ODIN technologies leverages its team of RF engineers, physicists and software developers combined with its laboratory facilities to provide RFID consulting services to major retailers, consumer goods manufacturers, United States government agencies and other RFID early adopters. In addition to client deployment services, ODIN technologies is also the publisher of the RFID Benchmark Series, the industry’s first and most referenced head to head performance analysis of leading RFID tags and readers. ODIN’s President and CEO, Patrick J. Sweeney II is also author of RFID for Dummies published by John Wiley & Sons. ODIN technologies is privately held and has labs and offices in Dulles, Virginia and a systems development office in Dublin, Ireland. www.ODINtechnologies.com

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FlowSense Awarded Army Contract To Supply Industrial Equipment

FlowSense announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the US Army for the equipment supply of industrial pumps and valves.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) September 14, 2005 -- The contract specified both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) valves and vacuum pumps for military use. “This recent award from the military validates FlowSense as the strategic sourcing supplier of choice,” stated Paul Smallwood, president of FlowSense and a veteran of the US Armed Forces. “With the recent opening of FlowSense Canada new location, We hope to expand on our progressive plans to consistently provide competitive pricing and the best quality for a variety of industrial products and systems, particularly on government set-aside solicitations for small business enterprises."

With the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) existing between Canada and the United States, FlowSense is in position to offer the best value of products and services that both countries have to offer.

FlowSense LLC is an award-winning veteran owned small business (VOSB) and 8(a)/SDB certified company providing integrated technical solutions in environmental systems (air and water quality management), security technology (biometric access control), and industrial solutions (facilities contracting). FlowSense products and services include engineering, project management, and procurement serving diverse industries including private and public sectors, military, defense, and government agencies.

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ClearLogicGroup Introduces Solutions for "CAD Management Overload Syndrome"

Clear Logic Group Inc. announced today that it plans to introduce CAD Management Solution Packages to new and existing clients. Special introductory rates will be available through October 31, 2005.

Oakland, CA (PRWEB) Sept. 14, 2005 –Oakland based, Clear Logic Group Inc. announced today that it plans to introduce CAD Management Solution Packages to new and existing clients. Special introductory rates will be available through October 31, 2005.

Most firms which rely on CAD software admit that CAD management can be a headache. Today, the industry is more complex than ever before. Few architects and engineers want to spend their valuable time monitoring a CAD system. Although many smaller firms do not have a CAD Manager and rely on versatile employees to fill the gap, it is common for larger companies to maintain an entire department of CAD specialists. Because the demand for specific CAD support services can vary, a full time staff is not always required to fill these positions.

ClearLogicGroup has found that it may be more efficient for companies to rely on a consulting team to supplement their personnel. This way they are able to acquire cutting edge information from knowledgeable specialists who are active in the industry while avoiding the costs associated with full time employees.

According to a spokesperson for ClearLogicGroup, “We initially introduced our services at hourly rates but quickly discovered that escalating client demands and resulting unplanned for expenditures got out of control. We are confident that the Solution Packages provide a means for companies to meet their CAD objectives and stick to a budget.”

Clear Logic Group now offers a full spectrum of CAD management services, including:

* CAD Customization and Programming
* CAD Standards Management,
* Project Set Up
* CAD/IT Support,
* Remote CAD Support for Multiple Offices or Offshore Projects
* Project Management

Solution Packages guarantee a specific number of service hours per month at a predictable cost. Services can be ordered from our menu or designed by the client. ClearLogicGroup is willing to mix and match prices and services to suit clients’ specific needs.

Founded in May 2004 by 3 partners (an IT administrator, a controller and a developer) ClearLogicGroup has flourished providing custom CAD/IT services to Bay Area firms.

To find out more about how Clear Logic Group Solution Packages can benefit your organization, call 206.339.6602 for a free introductory consultation or visit www.clearlogicgroup.com.

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September 13, 2005

Jonesboro-Based Optus Inc. Assists in Hurricane Katrina Recovery

Optus Inc. President and CEO Mark Duckworth confirmed today the company has already shipped telecommunications equipment into areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Jonesboro, AR (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 13, 2005 -- Optus Inc. (http://www.optustelequip.com) President and CEO Mark Duckworth confirmed today the company has already shipped telecommunications equipment into areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Optus has fulfilled several requests for equipment by first responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina including an upgrade to the existing NEC telecommunications system at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center (http://www.mscoastcoliseum.com/) located in Biloxi, Miss.

“Our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost their families or homes as a result of the hurricane. Re-establishing the vital communication link into the area is essential to the rescue and recovery effort. This is what we do and Optus employees are very pleased our expertise will be of assistance to those affected,” said Ed Martin, VP of Sales.

The equipment Optus Telequip supplied will enable local Emergency Management and FEMA (http://www.fema.gov/) to set up an operations center in Biloxi, close to those who need assistance.

The system expansion will be handled by Optus Authorized Reseller, American Systems Technology, based in St. Rose, La. Optus employees in the Jonesboro, Ark. plant refurbished 30 phones, two port interface modules, and various circuit cards necessary for the expansion and shipped the order the same day it was received.

Our 24-hour emergency parts service (800-628-7491 parts) and close proximity to Federal Express will be invaluable to first responders and business owners as they seek to re-open their organizations.

“Thanks to the teamwork, technical expertise and internal processes of Optus Plant Operations, we are able to respond to emergency demand for equipment,” said Pat Bohrman, plant manager. “Using Optus refurbished telecom gear will minimize the financial impact to our customers as they replace damaged telecommunications equipment. Our entire plant staff is ready to do whatever it can to help restore communications so the rebuilding process can begin.”

“We are proud to be part of the recovery effort and anticipate these initial orders to be just the first of many which will be required over the coming weeks and months,” said Duckworth. “We are gearing up to supply vital communications technologies to organizations whose communication infrastructure was damaged by Hurricane Katrina. I have already made arrangements with NEC and other Optus suppliers to ensure we are able to respond rapidly to any needs that arise.”

Optus employees are giving more than just their expertise in the telecommunications field.

“Our employees want to make a difference in the lives of individuals who have had their lives turned upside down. We will be collecting non-perishable food, baby supplies, soaps, and other necessities,” said Lori Smith, human resource manager. “Some of our employees will also be assisting in the shelters that have been set up in Jonesboro. In addition to relief efforts there, we are accepting monetary donations, including checks made payable to American Red Cross at our Telemation facilities (http://www.optustelemation.com) in Dallas, Houston, Texarkana, Galveston, Little Rock, Memphis and St. Louis.”

Optus Inc. is one of the largest providers in the nation for both new and refurbished communication equipment. Headquartered in Jonesboro, Ark., Optus maintains a multi-million dollar inventory of new and used telecommunications, data, and video equipment from manufacturers like NEC, Cisco, Nortel, Avaya, Polycom, AVST, Toshiba and others. To learn more about Optus Inc., how they can assist you in the hurricane recovery efforts, or other Optus products or services, please visit the Optus web site at (http://www.optustelequip.com).

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September 12, 2005

Glen Rose Real Estate Market Is Growing Thanks to Demand for Exurban Subdivisions

The shift in lifestyle changes and the growing demand for exurban residential subdivisions has lead to a real estate growth in Glen Rose, TX.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Although most widely known as the Dinosaur Capitol of Texas and for its travel and tourism appeal, Glen Rose, Texas is quickly gaining a reputation as a highly sought after city to live in. As recently as 2004, Glen Rose was voted as America’s Dream Town (www.glenrosearea.com), an honor bestowed upon the city that best exemplifies small town values, civic pride and embraces its heritage. As a result of the town’s recent exposure and its proximity to the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex, families and retirees are flocking to this picturesque small town located 50 miles southwest of Fort Worth and snatching up real estate at a rapid pace.

A recent story from the Journal of the Real Estate Center of Texas A&M noted that the demand of exurban housing projects, which are housing projects in rural areas that have convenient access to major urban areas as well as attractive terrain, are on the rise.
Glen Rose is a city that is reaping the benefits of this growing real estate trend.

Marilyn Phillips of Sunrise Properties states, “Many times as a realtor it is my job to sell someone on the town or community. I am fortunate in that respect. Glen Rose easily sells itself. When you add excellent schools, wonderful people, proximity to the metroplex and quality of life to the great location, you see why people love it here and want to live here.”

The Real Estate Center of Texas A&M (recenter.tamu.edu) also notes that the groups leading this charge to the exurban areas are retirees, second homebuyers and the largest group- nonlocal, suburban working families. Developers of the exurban communities report that this group is generally seeking a lifestyle change. They are disenchanted with the suburbs, which they feel are too dense and "cookie cutter," with congested roads, dangerous schools and too complex quality of life. They want a peaceful rural life in a country chic setting.

Hank Jones from Quad J Realty adds, "The real estate market in Glen Rose is definitely on the rise, especially among families coming here from the big city. Aside from the fact that Glen Rose is the gateway to the Texas hill country and we have these great rolling hills and clean, clear rivers, families are moving here for the fantastic school system and the incredibly low crime rate." Mr. Jones goes on to state, "Our retirement population has also been on the increase. We are seeing the retirees coming to Glen Rose because of the Squaw Valley Golf Course, which is rated as one of the top 10 public courses in Texas and because of our new medical facility, which has some of the finest medical technology available."

It's not only realtors who are enjoying the rise in the areas popularity, but builders are also experiencing heavy workloads trying to keep up with the real estate demands.

Jim Gartrell, owner of Jim Gartrell Builders, says he has seen consistent, steady growth over the past few years in terms of new homes built. One trend he has noticed is that people are buying several acres of land at a time, but are not doing anything with it.

"With the Glen Rose real estate selling so quickly, a lot of people are buying land now for use later in life for things like retirement or to pass along to children," states Mr. Gartrell. One such example is a developing subdivision just outside of town called Cheyenne Hills Estates where tracts of multiple acreage are being bought up quickly.

Another appeal to people moving to Glen Rose is the style of homes that are being built. Mr. Gartrell refers to them as "hill country" style homes. These homes are characterized by rock facades, wrap around limestone porches and metal roofs. An excellent example of this style is on one of the local hotels. The Dinosaur Valley Inn and Suites (www.dinosaurvalleyinn.com), which was featured in Southern Living magazine, was built by Jim Gartrell Builders and features all of the classic elements of the "hill country" style home, but on a larger scale, and lends a down home charm to the facility and provides an excellent example of the style of homes in Glen Rose. For visitors interested in seeing this hotel, it is located directly adjacent to the new expo center.

For an area of its size, Glen Rose and the rest of Somervell County stand tall in the great state of Texas. There are really no other towns of similar size that can compare to the amenities, attractions, entertainment and relative location that Glen Rose boasts. For those reasons and many more it is clear why real estate in Glen Rose continues to be a hot commodity.

For more real estate information contact Marilyn Phillips at www.sunriseproperties.net or contact Hank Jones at www.c21quadj.com.

For builder information contact Jim Gartrell Builders at 254-897-4063.

To learn more about Glen Rose, Texas visit www.glenrosearea.com.

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Webcom, Inc. Introduces WebSource CPQ for AppExchange at Dreamforce ‘05

WebSource CPQ -- now available via AppExchange, salesforce.com’s new on-demand application sharing service -- expands opportunity to order capabilities

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Webcom, Inc. and salesforce.com (NYSE:CRM), the global leader in on-demand customer relationship management (CRM), today announced the availability of WebSource CPQ for AppExchange. Built on salesforce.com's Appforce on-demand platform, WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is available immediately for preview in the AppExchange, and will be generally available at the same time as the Salesforce Winter '06 release. Bridging the gap from opportunity to order, WebSource CPQ allows users to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is one of 70 launch applications that are available through AppExchange, salesforce.com's new on-demand application sharing service.

WebSource CPQ for AppExchange was announced today in San Francisco at Dreamforce '05, salesforce.com's third annual user and developer conference.

With AppExchange, salesforce.com customers now have access to new applications that bring the benefits of salesforce.com to their entire business, letting them manage and share all of their company information on-demand. Using AppExchange, companies can easily add new apps to their existing Salesforce deployments, extending their success and making the full power and creativity of the salesforce.com customer and partner community available with just a click.

"The joint solution of Salesforce and WebSource CPQ will help us to more accurately forecast our revenue and inventory," said Alisa Garcia, Cray director of sales planning. "We are eager to begin using the integrated solution that is built on the Appforce platform, as it will extend the capabilities of salesforce.com allowing us to manage more of our information on demand" added Garcia.

"WebSource CPQ for AppExchange is an example of the types of business critical on-demand applications that will now be available to all our customers with just a few clicks," said Adam Gross, Director of Product Marketing, salesforce.com. "We are pleased that Webcom has chosen to be a part of the world's first online exchange for on-demand applications built on the Appforce platform."

With WebSource CPQ, companies can:
- Move effortlessly from opportunity to order.
- Simplify the sales process and configure, price, quote and propose your product/service offerings across all channels, anytime, anywhere.
- Generate any document on demand without any duplication of effort or data.
- Drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity.

WebSource CPQ addresses the complexities raised by multiple product choices, sales hierarchy, discounting rules, pricing rules and multiple channels, whether your business is selling complicated equipment, software or services. You can automate quoting, revisions, the approval process, as well as leverage guided-selling and self-service applications.

"Integrating WebSource CPQ to Salesforce via the Appforce platform was a natural next step for us in continuing to serve the needs of the Salesforce community," said Chris Lesar, Webcom executive vice president. "Early enthusiasm from customers and prospects convinced us we made the right decision."

AppExchange is the world's first on-demand application sharing service. Launched at Dreamforce '05, AppExchange features dozens of pre-built applications created by salesforce.com customers and partners. AppExchange enables all of these on-demand applications to be easily shared, exchanged and installed with one click into any salesforce.com account. AppExchange can be found at www.salesforce.com/appexchange.

Appforce is a complete on-demand platform that includes Appforce Builder, Appforce DB, Appforce API and the Appforce OS for development & deployment of multiple on-demand applications. Appforce provides unprecedented ease of customization and integration for Salesforce deployments, as well as enabling a whole new generation of on-demand applications that go beyond CRM.

About Webcom, Inc.
Webcom, Inc. provides software solutions that simplify the quote-to-order process for the selling of complex products and services. Requiring only a browser, WebSource CPQ allows customers to configure, price, quote and propose their offerings across multiple sales and distribution channels, anytime, anywhere. WebSource CPQ not only handles the traditional bill of material, routing and diagram generation tasks frequently associated with product configurators, but also addresses the guided selling, proposal generation and multi-level channel management tasks associated with sales configurators. The solution helps drive increased revenues and margins, increased customer satisfaction, reduced costs and improved productivity. Companies utilizing Webcom's products and services include Rockwell Automation, Danfoss, Corning Cable Systems, Verity, Grayhill and GE Industrial Systems. Founded in 1997, Webcom is a privately held corporation headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with offices in the USA and Europe. For more information, visit Webcom at http://www.webcominc.com or call 414-273-4442 (toll free 877-508-6323).

About salesforce.com
Salesforce.com is the market and technology leader in on-demand customer relationship management (CRM). The company's Salesforce family of on-demand applications enables customers to manage and share all of their sales, support, marketing and partner information on demand. Appforce, salesforce.com's on-demand platform, allows customers to customize and integrate the Salesforce family to meet their unique business needs, and build whole new powerful applications quickly and easily. Appforce applications are available via AppExchange, salesforce.com's on-demand application sharing service. Customers can also take advantage of salesforce.com's world-class training, support, consulting and best practices offerings.

As of July 31, 2005, salesforce.com manages customer information for approximately 16,900 customers and approximately 308,000 paying subscribers including Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), America Online (AOL), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Avis/Budget Rent A Car (Cendant Rental Car Group), Dow Jones Newswires, Nokia, Polycom and SunTrust. Any unreleased services or features referenced in this or other press releases or public statements are not currently available and may not be delivered on time or at all. Customers who purchase salesforce.com services should make their purchase decisions based upon features that are currently available. Salesforce.com has headquarters in San Francisco, with offices in Europe and Asia, and trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CRM". For more information please visit http://www.salesforce.com, or call 1-800-NO-SOFTWARE.

Salesforce.com is a registered trademark of, and Appforce and AppExchange are trademarks of, salesforce.com, Inc., San Francisco, California. Other names used may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Bathtub Refinishing Company Opens Nine New Locations

Miracle Method, the nation's leading bathtub, tile and countertop restoration company has grown to 107 franchises and more than doubled its sales in the last eight years.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Miracle Method, the nation's leading bathtub, tile and counter top surface refinishing franchise has announced the opening of nine new locations. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Miracle Method has doubled its size in the last eight years to 107 domestic and foreign locations, making it more than twice the size of any competitive refinishing franchise.

The newest franchises are located in San Diego, CA, Omaha, NE, Aurora, CO, Yonkers, NY, Pittsburgh, PA, Topeka, KS, Austin, TX, Houston, TX and Prince George's County, MD. Three to five additional franchises are scheduled to open before the year-end.

Chuck Pistor, Miracle Method's President attributes the company's rapid growth rate to offering superior training, and a comprehensive new business startup program. "Initial training is critical for success in this profession, and there is no comparison between Miracle Method's two weeks of hands-on training and the information and marketing support we provide our franchisees," added Pistor.

Also attractive to prospective franchisees is Miracle Method's proprietary bonding agent, MM-4. Non-toxic, MM-4 molecularly bonds the old and new surface together, insuring quality and durability and eliminating the need for dangerous, toxic etching acids often used by other refinishers. MM-4 provides a competitive advantage and is available only to Miracle Method franchises

Pistor has seen annual gross refinishing sales increase dramatically from $6,000,000 to over $15,000,000 in the last eight years.

Individual franchises' double-digit sales growth says Pistor is due to the growing number of homeowners, hotels and property managers using surface refinishing as a more cost effective alternative to removal and replacement of bathtubs, tile surrounds and countertops.

"The cost savings using Miracle Method's refinishing process, according to Pistor, is substantial: $400 to $500 to resurface a tub as compared to $2000 to $4000 to tear out a bathtub and replace it." Saving time is a benefit as well. The Miracle Method process usually takes a day compared to a week or more for a messy tear out and replacement.

Repairs and resurfacing of worn out porcelain tubs was once the mainstay of Miracle Method's business. Today, franchisees are getting more requests for "makeover" projects; changing colors of tubs and tile to match new decorating plans as well as resurfacing vanities and kitchen countertops to match remodeled decors.

Miracle Method's customers include not only homeowners, but also some of the world's most recognized hotel chains, including Marriott, Hilton, Holiday Inn and Sheraton. "When people hear that we have done work for hotels like Bally's in Las Vegas or Walt Disney's Port Orleans in Orlando, they immediately appreciate the quality and professionalism of our service," Pistor adds.

The refinishing industry is growing and Pistor believes that Miracle Method is positioned to continue to dominate the field. "We will continue to help our existing franchises capture market share and also expand our capacity by selectively selling new franchises" said Pistor. A Miracle Method franchise offers a great value with start-up costs averaging between $25,000 and $35,000 and an average annual income potential between $90,000 and $175,000.

The outlook for the refinishing industry is very bright and the combination of having the best technology, the best-trained craftsmen, and a comprehensive growth plan has Miracle Method continuing to lead the field. To see pictures of refinished fixtures and to learn more about bathroom restoration or franchise opportunities, visit Miracle Method's web site at www.miraclemethod.com, or call 1 800-444-8827.

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Free Guidebook Teaches Proper Tungsten Preparation For Welding

The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Free Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their Website www.diamondground.com.

Newbury Park, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- The Tungsten Electrode Experts at Diamond Ground Products now offer the Guidebook “How to Correctly Grind, Cut & Prepare Tungsten Welding Electrodes” on their website www.diamondground.com.

This free guidebook was created to provide the Manufacturing Engineer a general reference for selecting the most appropriate tungsten material and emphasizes the importance of a correctly prepared, ground and cut tungsten electrode. Other topics include safety issues surrounding the use of Thoriated Tungsten, and alternatives to this common yet radioactive tungsten material.

Diamond Ground Products is dedicated to the improvement of weld quality & welder productivity, and maintains a reputation as the industry leader in tungsten and tungsten preparation. Our ongoing management philosophy is to provide quality product and receptive service that exceeds even the most stringent expectations. Contact DGP today to see how we can help with your current or future welding applications.

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When Tragedy Strikes: Katrina a Costly Lesson in Crisis Planning

Crisis planners take note: there are significant lessons to be learned from the Gulf Coast tragedy wrought by Hurricane Katrina.

Asheville, NC (PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- Crisis planners take note: there are significant lessons to be learned from the tragedy wrought by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. Painful lessons that, on the fourth anniversary of 9-11, we still have not learned.

First and foremost is the need to fix the problem and provide care for the hundreds of thousands of people displaced and devastated by the wind and water damage. Next up is the need for a plan that anticipates the magnitude of this kind of calamity. And finally, we should never assume that prior planning is sufficient to prepare us for the disasters we seek to mitigate.

Watching the news and listening to the various responsible parties point the finger at each other reminds me of the time when, after an argument with my wife, we found our three-year old son walking around the house saying, “It’s not my fault, it’s your fault. It’s not my fault, it’s your fault.” What lessons do we teach our children and each other when we shirk the responsibility that comes with the job of being a parent? An adult? A leader?

We are awfully able at assigning blame after the fact and pathetically poor at preparing for the inevitable crises that await all of us. I suppose it has something to do with control and our need to exert it in the realm of our daily lives. When we believe we have control, life somehow seems more manageable and predictable. Trouble is, the power to control our fate is not in our hands. What we do have is the ability to manage the variables that constitute life as we know it. When we confuse our ability to manage with our ability to control, disappointment – even catastrophe – is inevitable.

If we are to be effective crisis planners, we must first play the “What if?” game – what is the worst thing that could happen? In New Orleans, this question has been asked and answered repeatedly. Just last year, FEMA participated in a mock exercise they labeled Hurricane Pam and the predictions were eerily similar to what we are seeing on our television sets today. So what went wrong?

The five “Ps”. Poor planning produces poor performance. The resources needed to prepare for the predicted devastation – money, materials, time and manpower – were not sufficiently allocated. At every level, the managers sidestepped their responsibility to be managers and turned over their authority to the controllers. As in, don’t worry about the details, everything’s under control.

Perhaps the American institution best-prepared for a crisis is our military. After all, that is its reason to exist, defending Americans and our interests when all else fails. While some argue that events leading up to 9-11 could have been anticipated, few can question our country’s military cability to respond in the immediate aftermath. Yet the consequences of Hurricane Katrina show us that our civil agencies were woefully unprepared for the inevitable. It’s like the man who marches into the woods with a shotgun to defend his property, yet succumbs to a heart attack from a lifelong diet of junk food.

The cost of being unprepared – not just in dollars, but in human life – is staggering and incalculable. When it comes to assigning blame, it appears our elected officials, Democrat and Republican alike, are the guilty parties. Hoping beyond hope that such a tragedy would not occur on their watch, they led us all whistling through the graveyard. If such a collapse befell a corporation, the shareholders would toss the officers and board members out on the sidewalk. Let’s hope the American voters have the constitutional strength to do the same with their politicians.

Crisis planning is not easy and never perfect, which is why many people, businesses and institutions fail to do it. Yes, it takes time and energy away from managing our day-to-day activities. And it cannot be reduced to an exercise that is documented and put on the shelf. It is an ongoing, organic process that must adapt to ever-changing variables. If we fail to plan for a crisis, we will ultimately fail anyway. We need to start now. In our lives, our businesses, and our country.

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RedVector Partners with the National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation

RedVector.com, the leading provider of online continuing education for design and construction professionals, has formed a partnership with the National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation (NEF), the leading educational organization for women involved in the construction industry.

(PRWEB) September 12, 2005 -- RedVector.com, the leading provider of online continuing education for design and construction professionals, has formed a partnership with the National Association of Women in Construction Education Foundation (NEF), the leading educational organization for women involved in the construction industry.

Through the partnership, members of the National Association of Women in Construction, and other construction organizations served by NEF, will have access to hundreds of courses on virtually every construction-related profession. Categories of courses offered will include those focused on technical, management, and professional/personal development topics.

"The NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF) is committed to providing and promoting educational opportunities and programs to benefit the construction industry," said NEF Executive Director Darlene Johnson. "Our objective is to provide the best available educational opportunities for the Construction Professionals' advantage. The introduction of new technologies has created more cost-effective construction, and through our Partnering Agreement with RedVector, more industry related programs will be readily available through NEF to upgrade the skills and knowledge of those employed in the industry. NEF is pleased to begin this new partnership."

"Women are a vital and growing force in the construction industry, "said RedVector Vice President of Content Development, Victoria Zambito. "By partnering with NEF we can help almost a million women who work in the construction industry meet their continuing education needs."

NAWIC has a membership of 5,800 with close to 200 chapters in almost every U.S. state and two Canadian provinces. NAWIC has advanced the causes of all women in construction, whose careers span business ownership to the skilled trades.

The NAWIC Education Foundation (NEF), founded in 1972, serves the construction industry by developing construction-related education programs. For more information, visit www.nawiceducation.org
RedVector (www.RedVector.com) provides online continuing education services to more than 50,000 licensed professionals, including Architects, Engineers, Contractors, Landscape Architects, Land Surveyors and others involved in design and construction.

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ThunderBolt® Storm Detector Now Available to the Public

Handheld ThunderBolt Storm Detector provides personal lightning protection

Tampa (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Storm safety experts Spectrum Electronics announce the release of their professional-grade handheld storm detector to the general public. The ThunderBolt® Storm Detector is a powerful weather information device that removes the guesswork from storm safety. This proven technology is already in use in various settings including schools, municipalities, the armed forces and industrial plants, to provide lightning protection.

Spectrum Electronics, dedicated to developing storm detection technology, including ThunderBolt and patented VorTrack™ Tornado Detection, is committed to educating the public about storm safety. The most dangerous myth about thunderstorms is the belief that a storm can be judged by sight or sound and there is time to seek shelter after it arrives. However, by the time a thunderstorm can be seen or heard, the time to reach safety may have passed by as much as 30 minutes. The ThunderBolt Storm Detector provides real-time information so the user can seek shelter before the danger of lightning strikes.

“Lightning can kill from a storm eight miles away with possibly no visible or audible warning,” said Edward Shaver, president of Spectrum Electronics, creator of the ThunderBolt Storm Detector. “It is typical for 60 percent of the lightning injuries and fatalities to occur each year with clear blue skies overhead.” There are 200 deaths and over 1,000 serious injuries caused by thunderstorms confirmed each year, but due to inaccuracies in the medical reporting process, lightning-related deaths and injuries each year may be as much as 5,000.* Over 30 percent of all lightning victims are struck before a storm arrives and 60 percent are struck after a storm has passed. Knowing when a storm is in the range of danger and when it has safely cleared the area is vital to providing lightning protection to the user.

The ThunderBolt is a handheld storm detector capable of providing lightning protection by detecting thunderstorm activity from as far as 75 miles away. Once a storm is detected, it calculates the actual distance in miles and displays warning information on an easy-to-read LCD display. The ThunderBolt then continuously monitors the storm and provides 15-second updates on the distance, approach speed, intensity, and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) to the user's exact location. It also provides the Estimated Time to Clear (ETC), which informs the user when it is safe to resume outdoor activity after the storm has cleared an eight-mile range. Flashing lights and an audible alarm provide warnings in a variety of operating environments.

While television, radio and Internet weather reports—usually using the Doppler Weather Radar system—provide useful information, they do have limitations. The data from the main media outlets can be as much as 15 to 20 minutes old, which is critical time for storm safety. These reports also cover such a wide area that information may not be relevant to the user's location. Most notably, weather reports are typically inaccessible to the very people who need lightning protection the most: those at work or play outdoors. The personal ThunderBolt Storm Detector puts storm safety right in the hands of the user.

There are many applications for the ThunderBolt Storm Detector including government workers, parks and recreation, utilities, construction workers, mining companies, theme and amusement parks, golf courses, youth sports, boaters, campers and hikers. It can be used outdoors and in most indoor locations.

About Spectrum Electronics, creators of ThunderBolt Storm Detector

There are currently two models of ThunderBolt, a utility model and personal model, with a military model to be introduced by the end of 2005. During the first quarter of 2006, Spectrum Electronics will introduce ThunderBolt Storm Beacon, a fixed-based outdoor unit designed to protect outdoor public areas, such as schools, parks and recreation facilities, hotels and resorts, office buildings and industrial plants.

Spectrum Electronics has developed an educational website about lightning protection and storm safety at spectrumthunderbolt.com. The site also provides detailed information about ThunderBolt Storm Detector, including technology information, current user list, product specifications, and user manuals and purchasing information. A free educational CD is available by request.

For more information, call Tracy Ross at 1-877-738-7330 or visit us at spectrumthunderbolt.com.

* Source: Lightning Injury Facts, 1995, Mary Ann Cooper, MD

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Bedford at Falls River Is Two Years Ahead of Planned Sellout Date

Raleigh's top selling master-planned community, Bedford at Falls River, is currently several years ahead its sales predictions. The Wakefield Development Company community - a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) community - was the 2004 NCHBA Community of the Year.

RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Wakefield Development Company of Raleigh began developing Bedford in 2001. Initial plans estimated the community would be selling new homes until 2010. But for Bedford at Falls River, home sales have increased significantly every year, and the community now predicts a 2008 sell out for homes, including the build out of all commercial areas.

Economic health and job availability in the Triangle are creating more opportunities for new home communities in general, but Bedford has established itself as the leader in Wake County for a reason. The sales pace at the community is credited to the upfront investment made by Wakefield, according to John Myers, President of Wakefield Development Company. "The investment was a catalyst to its quick growth. It enabled us to construct amenities within the first three years, making the community much more appealing to residents from the start," he said.

Four years ago, developers did not anticipate a master-planned community in the Triangle to be this successful, this fast. Because of the difficulty for the real estate community to accept the Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) concept, Wakefield Development Company needed to convince realtors and homebuilders of its potential. "We needed our homebuilders to change some of their typical homebuilding practices in order to blend home designs with the atmosphere of the neighborhood," explained Myers.

It’s not just Bedford that’s growing. Wakefield Plantation, another master-planned community by Wakefield Development Company, is keeping pace with Bedford in home sales for the year. Although both communities are the top sellers in Wake County, the rate of Bedford’s growth stands out.

Wakefield has averaged 245 sales per year since 1998, and Bedford averages 253, but it took Wakefield Plantation six years to break 300 home sales, a feat Bedford accomplished in only its second full year. Bedford at Falls River led Wake County in sales last year with 368, and is on pace to surpass that mark this year. Bedford has sold over 200 homes within the first six months of 2005, and is on pace to surpass 400 new home sales for the year.

Myers believes today’s homebuyers are investing not just in newly constructed homes, but also the communities that these homes are built in. "The savvy buyers are looking for more than a house when purchasing. They are shopping for neighborhoods that will enhance their daily lives. They want to promote a sense of community, not deprive themselves of contact with others."

Being two years ahead of pace, Wakefield Development Company can plan on developing its commercial Town Center within the community much sooner, offering current residents those additional benefits well ahead of schedule, making the community a greater draw for new potential home buyers.

"Bedford at Falls River offers a way of life, it supports community involvement, recreation and a more active lifestyle. Today’s buyer is more educated about what that investment will bring in the future," said Myers.

ABOUT BEDFORD AT FALLS RIVER
Bedford at Falls River, a Wakefield Development Company community, revives the traditional neighborhood setting and atmosphere while combining modern conveniences of today’s homes. For more information about the community, please visit www.BedfordTradition.com, call 919-792-0100, or visit the Welcome Center at 4390 Falls River Ave., Raleigh, NC 27614.

ABOUT WAKEFIELD DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
Wakefield Development Company is the Triangle’s largest developer of residential communities, with a portfolio that includes over 14,000 home sites. In addition to the 2004 NCHBA Community of the Year, Bedford at Falls River, the company has six other communities under development across the Raleigh-Wake County market, including Wakefield Plantation, Eagle Ridge, Edgewater, Cornerstone, Delta Ridge and Twin Lakes. Wakefield has also begun development of Mackintosh on the Lake, a new 612-acre community between I-85/I-40 and Lake Mackintosh in Burlington, and will begin development of two new communities, Renaissance Park and Twelve Oaks. For more information, call 919-556-4310, visit www.WakefieldCommunities.com, or email info@ wakedev.com.

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Florida Investment Real Estate - World Quest Resort

World Quest Resort has finally released it's newest Orlando Florida investment real estate project to the public.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- World Quest Resort in Orlando Florida is now available for sale to the public. This real estate community is considered by many to be one of the hottest Florida real estate investment projects of 2006.

World Quest Resort is advantageously located between Florida's coasts in the heart of Central Florida's tourism district, home to 7 of the US's most visited theme parks, including; Universal studios, Sea World and Walt Disney World.

The resort is situated near interstate 4 and state road 417. Within minutes to some of the regions best retail districts, including; premium outlet mall, millennia mall and the Belz factory outlet world and Orlando International Airport.

Addition area amenities include many prestigious golf course including; Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Champions Gate and Falcons Fire golf club, not to mention a wide variety of restaurants and dinner shows and exciting night life complexes, like Universal's City walk, downtown Disney and Disney's Pleasure Island.

World Quest Resort has everything you need conveniently close at hand.

World Quest Resort is an exciting opportunity to own a spacious 2 or 3 bedroom condominium - fully furnished in the heart of the vacation capital of the world – Orlando Florida.

This is an opportunity to purchase right on Disney's doorstep in a high end condominium community. Investment in World Quest Resort represents the vet in Orlando vacation property combined with luxury facilities and prime location all adding up to superb value. In addition, the developer offers $2,000 towards closing costs.

The condo units will have a private, screened balcony area, a mixture of space and facility and a full kitchen, living and dining area.

If you are looking for other great Orlando Florida investment real estate projects please visit us online at http://www.invsetrealestate101.com

Real estate investors looking for "ground Floor" land investment prospects are finding preconstruction planned communities to be the perfect opportunity. With the majority of land being primary and second home locations, a smart investor gains the benefit of being in a desirable neighborhood location with only a small percentage of other investors. As property values increase at a rapid rate, the time to make your investment move is never better than today for the following reasons.

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Easaway Drain Care Supports Prestigious New Housing Development

WETHERBY, U.K. (PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- When top-housing developer(anonymous)contacted Easaway Drain Care UK Ltd to identify present drain conditions at their development site in Wetherby, Easaway had just the solution.

Straight away experienced Drainage Engineer Kevin Ossitt was on site to carry out a CCTV Drain Survey. Using a Mobile Pipeline Camera, Kevin quickly identified common problem areas commenting: “Some of the drains were blocked with Silt and Debris and a few of the Manholes had been left uncovered and as a result had become blocked”

Back at the office CCTV Co-ordinator Ruth was on hand to turn the survey into a high tech EasaCam Solutions package, which comprises of an Engineers report, Drainage Plan, Colour Photographs, supported by CCTV Video Footage all presented on a choice of an easy to use CD Rom or VHS.

Following the recommendations of the CCTV Report, Kevin and Drainage Engineer Gary Brownridge re-visited the site with one of Easaways multi-purpose tankers, jetting clear the blocked drains, leaving them in a free flowing condition.

For more information or for your FREE EasaCam Solutions Demo Disk contact: Easaway Drain Care UK Ltd, Four Seasons House, Railway Road, Crossgates, Leeds, Tel: 0113 260 6767, Fax: 0113 260 3939, OR visit their website www.easawaydraincare.com.

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Homebuilding Consumer Group Calls for Construction Oversight in the Aftermath of Katrina

Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings (HADD), a national non-profit dedicated to promoting safe and sound construction, is concerned that our fellow citizens will be victimized again in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Without adequate legislation and oversight by state officials, unscrupulous builders and contractors will flood the area with substandard or non-existent work and materials. Even under the best circumstances -- licensing, bonding, we witness 15% of all new construction as severely substandard.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings (HADD), a national non-profit dedicated to promoting safe and sound construction, is concerned that our fellow citizens will be victimized again in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Without adequate legislation and oversight by state officials, unscrupulous builders and contractors will flood the area with substandard or non-existent work and materials. Even under the best circumstances -- licensing, bonding, we witness 15% of all new construction as severely substandard.

We urge immediate action to protect those who cannot afford another tragedy. Legislation and oversight by federal, state, and local officials to protect the homeowner and a concerted effort by reputable home builders can produce results.

The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) through their many connections to Legislatures, State and National Officials and their own members, has the power to assure that the rebuilding of the weather ravaged areas is done without fraud or corruption. They can assure that homes and other buildings reflect quality construction.

HADD calls on the NAHB to provide a local liaison for each hurricane and flood affected area. This person will work together with state and local officials, HADD representatives, The Contractor Disaster Network, (www.dcnonoline.org/index.cfm) State Licensing Boards for Contractors, homeowners and media outlets to ensure that victims are protected. Interested media and NAHB members may contact HADD through our website at www.HADD.com . The time for action is now, before people become victimized again!

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World Quest Resort Early Investment Deals

World Quest Resort has finally released its newest investment real estate project to the public.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2005 -- World Quest Resort in Orlando, Florida is now open to the public. This project is considered by many to be one of the hottest investment projects of 2006.

World Quest Resort is advantageously located between Florida’s coasts in the heart of Central Florida’s tourism district, home to 7 of the US’s most visited theme parks, including; Universal studios, Sea World and Walt Disney World.

The resort is situated near interstate 4 and state road 417. Within minutes to some of the regions best retail districts, including; premium outlet mall, millennia mall and the Belz factory outlet world and Orlando International Airport.

Addition area amenities include many prestigious golf course including; Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Club and Lodge, Champions Gate and Falcons Fire golf club, not to mention a wide variety of restaurants and dinner shows and exciting night life complexes, like Universal’s City walk, downtown Disney and Disney’s Pleasure Island.

World Quest Resort has everything you need conviently close at hand.

World Quest Resort is an exciting opportunity to own a spacious 2 or 3 bedroom condominium - fully furnished in the heart of the vacation capital of the world – Orlando Florida.

This is an opportunity to purchase right on Disney’s doorstep in a high end condominium community. Investment in World Quest Resort represents the vet in Orlando vacation property combined with luxury facilities and prime location all adding up to superb value. In addition, the developer offers $2,000 towards closing costs.

The condo units will have a private, screened balcony area, a mixture of space and facility and a full kitchen, living and dining area.

Posted by Industrial-Manufacturing at 11:33 AM | Comments (0)

Okcontractor.com Announces Successfull Negotiations With Its Network of Lead Providers and Directories, Offering New Contractors, Remodelers and Builders, Free Leads, Lead Discounts and Special Savings

Okcontractor.com announces successfull negotiations with its Network of Lead Providers and Directories, offering new contractors free leads, lead discounts and special savings. New contractors get listed in up to Four Directories for Free, and receive up to $500 in Free Leads, Lead Discounts, and special Promotions. Okcontractor.com refers contractors, remodelers, builders, designers, and architects to a network of national and regional lead providers and premium online directories.

(PRWEB) September 10, 2005 -- Okcontractor.com has negotiated with the largest Network of Major Lead Providers and Directories to offer new contractors up to $500 in Free Lead Offers and Special Discounts. Okcontractor spent the last 60 days in negotiations with Major Lead Providers and Online Directories which offer contractors high quality job leads and construction listings. "One of the key factors to the success of the negotiations was due to too many leads being produced by the Major Lead Providers, and not enough prescreened contractors to pursue them"; "Our negotiations covered many topics in addition to the free leads, and lead discounts, including every lead provider waiving their standard setup fees", says okcontractor founder, Jim Harvey.

The okcontractor.com Network of Lead Providers spend Million of Dollars in advertising to reach home owners, producing several thousand home improvement job requests each month for contractors. The Network of Lead Providers offer contractors a variety of high quality job leads, including: preview leads, pay-per-leads, exclusive leads, scheduled appointment leads, and even unlimited leads. The Network of Directories, offer contractors more online exposure, and customer call-ins.

Jim Harvey also stated, "These negotiations couldn't come at a better time for contractors. With the rise in fuel costs, and the recent hurricane events affecting material costs, contractors will need to save every dollar they can."

Okcontractor.com refers contractors, remodelers, and builders, to major Internet Lead Providers and Premium Online Directories. This Network of Lead Providers & Directories produce highly qualified job leads at nearly 80% less money than what Contractors pay with traditional advertising and marketing. The founders of Okcontractor.com have a combined experience of over 50 years in the construction industry, having managed or owned several commercial and residential contracting companies. The Okcontractor.com management staff has worked in the construction industry in over six states, encompassing years of experience in marketing, sales, installation, and profit management. Okcontractor.com represents over 10 of the Largest Internet Lead Providers, including Four Industry-related Online Directories, in which contractors can get a considerable amount of new job leads, saving them thousands of dollars a month off their traditional marketing budgets.

For more information on how Okcontractor.com helps contractors, visit www.okcontractor.com.

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ebuildingproducts.com announces the addition of Access Doors

Frederick, Maryland (PRWEB) September 10, 2005 -- ebuildingproducts, inc., a distributor of commercial, industrial and residential building products, announced the addition of Karp access doors to their growing product line available at ebuildingproducts.com. The new line features Karp Associates' universal, fire-rated, security, and ceiling & floor access doors. ebuildingproducts.com stocks Karp's complete line of standard access doors. Custom access doors are also available.

ebuildingproducts.com offers 1000's of building products including access doors, deflection clips, fire extinguishers, fire extinguisher cabinets, firestopping products, laser systems, shelving systems, and various tools and accessories. ebuildingproducts.com offers same day shipping for most products, free shipping for orders over $50, and competitive pricing. The web site features categorized product images, helpful product descriptions, and informative product data sheets for each item.

For more information about ebuildingproducts.com please visit ebuildingproducts.com.

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Tampa Bay Area Benefits When Corporations Give Back to the Community

Ceebraid-Signal Corporation makes donation to Make-A-Wish Foundation and Tampa Bay Watch on behalf of Audubon and Beachwalk Condominiums.

Clearwater; Tampa, FL (PRWEB) September 10, 2005 -- This week the Bay area’s Make-A-Wish-Foundation will be receiving a donation check from Ceebraid-Signal Corporation. According to Janet Valles, Public Relations Manager of the Sarasota/Tampa Bay chapter of the well-respected national non-profit organization, this is the third check received from Ceebraid accounting for a gift totaling more than $45,000.

Ceebraid, the developer of several condominium communities in the Tampa Bay area, regularly donates a percentage from the sale of their condominiums to organizations that positively impact the local community.

“We take the concept of corporate responsibility seriously and think it deserves more than lip service,” says Adam Schlesinger, president of Ceebraid. “For Audubon Condominium at Feather Sound we chose to align with the Make-A-Wish-Foundation because they do such a remarkable job in making wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions.”

Having recently closed on the last of Audubon’s 293 condominium residences, Ceebraid is now ready to issue its final check to Valles. “We are delighted to receive this generous contribution from Ceebraid,” says Valles. “With this money we will be able to make 10 wishes come true for deserving children. We know Ceebraid has donated to Make-A-Wish in other parts of the state and are so appreciative of all they are doing to help share the power of a wish.”

Ceebraid is making an additional large donation on behalf of BEACHWALK, another of their amenity-rich condominium communities. This one looks out on the wetlands of Old Tampa Bay.

“We want BEACHWALK to be a positive asset to the neighborhood in which it’s located,” adds Schlesinger, “as well as to the Bay area community at large. For that reason with BEACHWALK we’ve chosen to make our donation to Tampa Bay Watch, a wonderful environmental group dedicated to providing habitat restoration and protection activities on behalf of Tampa Bay.”

Based on the sales of BEACHWALK residences, Ceebraid’s donation to Tampa Bay Watch will also reach over $45,000.

Peter Clark, Executive Director for the non-profit group says, “The concept of enhancing environmental awareness as a part of BEACHWALK’s condominium project is commendable. I am particularly pleased that the boardwalk they’re building out to the bay is being routed to avoid impacting mangroves, while eliminating invasive species in the process.”

More than 95% sold out, BEACHWALK has just released its final two-bedroom residences featuring the community’s best water views. Ranging up to 1,298 square feet, these choice condominiums are priced from the low $300,000s. When all 292 residences have closed, Tampa Bay Watch will be receiving its donation check from Ceebraid.

“We know that the people choosing to buy at BEACHWALK not only appreciate our exceptional location, clubhouse and amenities, they also care about preserving the environmental integrity of the community,” adds Schlesinger. “By contributing to Tampa Bay Watch we’re playing a part in protecting and preserving the fragile nature of the environment that surrounds us.”

Buyers interested in visiting BEACHWALK will find the Sales Center at 5831 Memorial Highway in Tampa. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Call 813 884-7755 or visit www. Beachwalkcondos.net for more information.

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September 09, 2005

Radiant Floor Warming Introduces The Screamer!

Radiant Floor Warming is proud to add to its line of consumer friendly products The Screamer! The Screamer! lights up and sounds an alarm if the mat’s heating elements are cut or damaged, allowing for easy repair before the mat is covered with thinset and tile or stone.

(PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- Radiant Floor Warming is proud to add to its line of consumer friendly products The Screamer! The Screamer! lights up and sounds an alarm if the mat’s heating elements are cut or damaged, allowing for easy repair before the mat is covered with thinset and tile or stone.

Simply insert each lead wire of the cold cable into the matching terminals on The Screamer! and insert the ground wire into the matching terminal; tighten the terminal screws onto the wires. The Screamer! can monitor up to three mats. The Screamer! uses 2 AAA batteries (included) and has an on/off switch.

Radiant Floor Warming offers safe, efficient electric radiant floor warming materials for tile, stone, carpet and laminate. Visit the Website at http://www.radiantfloorwarming.com or call toll free 888-FLR-WARM (357-9276).

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MyPerfectHouse.com Team Develops Web-based Design Tool for Builders and Their Clients

Renee Palmer, veteran software developer, is launching a very exciting web-based tool for builders and their clients. MyPerfectHouse.com allows a homeowner to visualize the outside of a new or remodeled house from the comfort of their home or office.

(PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- Renee Palmer, veteran software developer, is launching a very exciting web-based tool for builders and their clients. MyPerfectHouse.com allows a homeowner to visualize the outside of a new or remodeled house from the comfort of their home or office. The client can select from a wide variety of house styles, stone, brick, siding, garage doors, shutters and paint colors. Products from manufacturers such as Certainteed and Owens Corning will be available.

The builder can use the generic house styles that come standard with the tool, or the tool can be customized for a builder’s specific house specifications. MyPerfectHouse.com is a valuable tool for custom builders, remodelers and neighborhood builders and their sales teams because it is Internet-based, hosted on MyPerfectHouse servers and all changes or downloads are done by the MyPerfectHouse team, in collaboration with the builder.

When asked why she developed MyPerfectHouse.com, Renee answered, "I recently went through the building process. When my builder asked me to make the selections for the exterior of my new house, I was at a loss as to how to go about doing this. He suggested that I go to the various vendors and look at their samples and possibly take a few of these samples home with me. I needed to make the most crucial decisions affecting my biggest investment and I had no clue how to ensure that the outcome would be what I wanted. I searched the web but could not find a suitable tool to assist me in making all of these selections. I was surprised to find that no such tool existed. I knew I had the skills and the resources to develop such a tool and that is how the idea became a reality."

MyPerfectHouse.com is a privately held company based in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina. For more information, see www.MyPerfectHouse.com or call 866-231-9083.

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NiteLites of Charlotte to Create a Serene Glow at the Southern Ideal Home September 9th - 11th

NiteLites, the outdoor lighting professionals, will shine at the 2005 Southern Ideal Home Show. The home event runs from September 9th-11th at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- NiteLites of Charlotte will be on hand to showcase their low-voltage landscape and architectural lighting applications at the Southern Ideal Home Show from September 9th through the 11th at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart. The show will be open Friday (Noon - 9:00 pm), Saturday (10:00 am - 9 pm), and Sunday (10:00 am - 5:00pm).

NiteLites is an industry leader in the outdoor lighting field and specializes in both commercial and residential applications. The staff of NiteLites of Charlotte, including owner Todd Sterchi will exhibit their comprehensive package of superior outdoor lighting systems and service for both residential and commercial properties. While enjoying all of the exhibits, stop by, and visit Mr. Sterchi for more information about NiteLites comprehensive lighting systems.

NiteLites landscape lighting systems offer many benefits:
• Smart Investment – A NiteLites lighting system will increase the value and resale of your home and make your home the showcase of the neighborhood.
• Practical and Elegant – Enjoy more hours outside in the comfort of your own home and create an elegant atmosphere for entertaining with the lighting your system will provide
• Expandable – NiteLites lighting systems are designed to meet your needs today and tomorrow. NiteLites offers an array of lighting applications you can add any time. Types of lighting include tree lights, pool lights, patio lights, pond lights, deck lights, submersible lights, fountain lighting, architectural lighting, garden lighting, yard lighting, and path lighting.
• Worry Free – NiteLites lighting systems are comprised of solid brass and copper fixtures featuring a five year warranty and bulbs are guaranteed for one year. Systems are also maintained by full-time NiteLites service crews.
• Safety and Security – A lighting system increases protection for your family and friends by illuminating “dark” spots.
• Attention to Detail – NiteLites lighting systems are installed by trained NiteLites professionals with careful attention to detail and no disturbance to your landscaping or property.

NiteLites is offering a free demonstration for your property. See the results of a NiteLites system before you invest anything. A NiteLites professional will temporarily install a lighting system on your property. By taking advantage of the evening demonstration, you will see exactly how your home will be illuminated and accentuated. Work with a NiteLites designer to create a lighting application that reflects your personal tastes and fits your budget. NiteLites will also provide 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 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. 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 on a NiteLites franchise, please call 866-NITELITES. For more information on NiteLites Architectural and Landscape Lighting, visit their web site at www.nitelites.com. If you are interested in outdoor lighting and would like a free night time demo, contact Todd Sterchi and his staff at the 2005 Southern Ideal Home Show or call (704) 957-2831 in the Charlotte area.

For more information about the 2005 Southern Ideal Home Show, check out their website at http://www.southernshows.com/hs/hfc/.

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NiteLites of Augusta Sheds Light on the Augusta Home & Interior Design Show

Outside Lighting Professionals of NiteLites of Augusta, bring their illuminating designs to the Augusta Home & Interior Design Show in the Augusta Civic Center September 9th-11th, 2005.

(PRWEB) September 9, 2005 -- NiteLites of Augusta, an industry leader in the low-voltage outdoor lighting field, will be on hand at the Augusta Home & Interior Design show with their unique lighting applications September 9th-11th at the Augusta Civic Center. This year’s show will feature many national TV celebrities including Paul James from HGTV. The show hours will be Friday 2 pm - 8 pm; Saturday 10 am – 8 pm; and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Stephen Francis and the staff of NiteLites of Augusta will be ready to show you their comprehensive package of superior outdoor lighting systems and service for both residential and commercial properties.

NiteLites landscape lighting systems offers many benefits:

* Smart Investment – A NiteLites lighting system will increase the value and resale of your home and make your home the showcase of the neighborhood.
* Practical and Elegant – A landscape lighting system by NiteLites will allow you to enjoy more hours outside in the comfort of your own home and create an elegant atmosphere for entertaining.
* Expandable – NiteLites lighting systems are designed to meet your needs today and tomorrow.
* Worry Free – NiteLites lighting systems are comprised of solid brass and copper fixtures that feature a 5 year warranty. NiteLites bulbs feature a 1 year warranty with an option to renew. Lighting systems are maintained by full-time NiteLites service crews.
* Safety and Security – A NiteLites lighting system will increase the protection of your family and friends.
* Attention to Detail – Lighting systems are installed by trained NiteLites professionals with careful attention to detail and no disturbance to your landscaping or property.

NiteLites is offering a free demonstration for your property. See the results of a NiteLites lighting system before you invest anything. A NiteLites professional will temporarily install a lighting system on your property. Work with one of 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. Stop by the NiteLites booth for more information!

For additional information on NiteLites architectural and landscape lighting, visit their web site at www.nitelites.com. If you are interested in outdoor lighting and would like a free nighttime demonstration, contact Stephen Francis and his staff at the Augusta Home & Interior Design Show; or call (803) 278-5463 in the Augusta area. For more information about the Augusta Home & Interior Design Show, check out http://www.showtechnology.com/exhibitor-info.html or call 877-663-6186.

For more information on a NiteLites franchise, please call 866-NITELITES or visit www.nitelites.com and click on Franchise Opportunities.

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September 08, 2005

Where to Retire Magazine Ranks Raleigh’s Bedford at Falls River Among 100 Best

Raleigh's new home community, Bedford at Falls River, has been named one of America’s top 100. The Wakefield Development Company master-planned community is the top selling community in the Triangle.

Raleigh, N.C. (PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- Wakefield Development Company's master-planned community, Bedford at Falls River, has been named one of America's top 100 communities by the national publication Where to Retire magazine.

Listed among the top ranked active adult and age restricted communities across the country, Bedford stands out as being a community that not only appeals to the retirement market, but all ages and lifestyles.

“It's an honor to be recognized by a publication of this caliber. Where to Retire is an authority on retirement living,” said John Myers, President of Wakefield Development Company. “It also reiterates that North Carolina is becoming a popular option for retirees, and that helps enhance the Triangle's image as a thriving market for all age groups.”

Bedford, a Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND), is described as “a pedestrian friendly small town… a neighborly community with sidewalks, front porches, pocket parks, picnics, potluck dinners and family socials,” in the Where to Retire July/August 2005 edition.

Bedford's builder team has assembled a wide mix of home styles that appeal to all age groups, according to Myers, but certain styles are more attractive to the retirement market. “Specifically, the patio homes in Bedford's Riverwalk Collection, K. Hovnanian Homes' Villas with low-maintenance exteriors and Preservation Homes Bungalows are popular with retirement age residents,” he said. According to sales statistics, townhomes – such as those built by 1st American Builders, Orleans Homebuilders and The Charleston Collection – are the most common style purchased by retirees at Bedford. Wakefield estimates retirees may have purchased up to 60 percent of the community's townhomes. The community has sold over 800 of a planned 1,850 homes.

About Bedford At Falls River:
Bedford at Falls River, a Wakefield Development Company community, revives the traditional neighborhood setting and atmosphere while combining modern conveniences of today's homes. For more information about the community, please visit www.BedfordTradition.com, call 919-792-0100, or visit the Welcome Center at 4390 Falls River Ave., Raleigh, NC 27614.

About Wakefield Development Company
Wakefield Development Company is the Triangle's largest developer of residential communities, with a portfolio that includes over 14,000 home sites. In addition to the 2004 NCHBA Community of the Year, Bedford at Falls River, the company has six other communities under development across the Raleigh-Wake County market, including Wakefield Plantation, Eagle Ridge, Edgewater, Cornerstone, Delta Ridge and Twin Lakes. Wakefield has also begun development of Mackintosh on the Lake, a new 612-acre community between I-85/I-40 and Lake Mackintosh in Burlington, and will begin development of two new communities, Renaissance Park and Twelve Oaks. For more information, call 919-556-4310, visit www.WakefieldCommunities.com.

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"Orphans International New Orleans" Announced

Orphans International (OI) Worldwide announced today that Orphans International America will partner with a local organization south of New Orleans to create "Orphans International New Orleans" with possible foster homes for orphaned children.

New York (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) Sept. 8, 2005 -- Orphans International (OI) Worldwide announced today that Orphans International America will partner with a local organization south of New Orleans to create "Orphans International New Orleans" with possible foster homes for orphaned children. "Our emphasis has been on Haiti and Indonesia, but today we are seeing an enormous need in our own country," states OI founder Jim Luce from New York. The organization is currently working to establish ties to a rural community south of Katrina-ravaged New Orleans, possibly in Plaquemines Parish.

Orphans International has already announced two other Katrina-related initiatives: a scholarship fund to send displaced professionals to volunteer in Haiti or Indonesia for one year, and flying in the OI Sumatera Tsunami Relief Medical Team from Aceh to assist in recovery efforts. Last week, OI announced the establishment of a fund to cover transport, room, board and stipend to flood victim professionals who wish to volunteer for the next year assisting flood orphans in both Banda Aceh, Indonesia, and Gonaives, Haiti.

Orphans International America has received bi-partisan support from leaders such as former president Bill Clinton, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, as well as many New York City-based public officials. Orphans International is a non-partisan, interfaith organization incorporated in New York in 2002. Last month in Indonesia, the Acehenese Ministry of Social Affairs recognized Orphans International's work with tsunami orphans along with UNICEF and Save the Children. We are designated as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS.

OI's mission is "Raising Global Citizens" and OI's children remain in their native countries to become educated to their fullest potential and then help move their countries forward; they do not place children for adoption in America. Projects are running in both Sumatera and Sulawesi in Indonesia, and opening this month in Haiti. Projects in formation include Romania, Togo, the Philippines, Peru, Ghana, and Guyana. Future plans include working with AIDS orphans in both China and India. Each OI campus is working towards full programming for the orphaned children and the village community with classes for English, computer science, and a strong emphasis on the arts.

It is estimated that the "New Orleans Foster Home for Orphaned Children" can be opened and maintained for $150,000 per year. Donors who wish to support this effort may write e-mail protected from spam bots for additional information. More detailed information is available on OI's website, www.oiww.org; the organization's monthly e-newsletter is available on-line. Tax-deductible contributions to the OI Fund for New Orleans may be sent to "Orphans International," earmarked "New Orleans," at 540 Main Street, Ste. 418, N.Y., N.Y. 10044. Last year less than 3% of OI America's income was spent on management.

Sponsorship of one of OI's anticipated children will be $600 per year -- the same cost OI maintains for sponsoring one of its children overseas. However, in the U.S., due to the significantly higher cost of living, OI has announced that each child will have ten Sponsors. OI is now creating a "reservation list" of child sponsors; send in a check for $600 made out to "Orphans International America" memo'd "New Orleans" if you would like to sponsor one of the anticipated children as they are identified.

As OI does for our overseas projects, homes will be available for construction as well at $60,000 each; although this is too much for most individuals, many civic associations, churches or community foundations are able to assist in this way. In Aceh Grodzins House and Rotary House stand today, and Roosevelt Island House and Spring Hill House are under construction. General contributions in any amount are welcomed.

PRESS CONTACT
Jim Luce, Founder
(212) 755-7285

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Mirla Mills Announces Release of New Book, 'Planning Your Solar Home'

'Planning Your Solar Home' gives builders advice on constructing a more efficient home and utilizing solar power, providing new hope and solutions on how to cope with today's soaring energy prices and petroleum shortage.

(PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 7, 2005 -- In her new book, “Planning Your Solar Home,” author Mirla Mills shows readers how to avoid the many pitfalls new homebuilders face when planning a new home.

Copies of her book are available for sale at www.passivesolarhome.com

With the rising awareness of the fragile nature of our planet, people the world over are searching for ways to make their contribution to energy efficiency and environmental protection. These days we often hear cries of “Why Are Gas Prices So High?” This is not only relevant to the cost of running vehicles but also to the cost of housing.

A recent example of this dilemma is outlined in a Sept. 3, 2005, Washington Post article written by Justin Blum titled, "26 Nations to Release Petroleum Reserves, Global Agency Acts to Control Rising Prices." In this article, Blum mentions that a group of 26 countries, including the United States, has recently agreed to release oil, gasoline or other petroleum products from their emergency reserves in an attempt to bring down soaring prices and avert domestic shortages.

Confronted with these energy issues we are now revisiting what the ancients knew and practised in designing their homes for maximum comfort. These people didn't have our energy hungry air-conditioners.

“New homebuilders often have dreams and goals, but no clue on how to reach them,” says Mills. “It can be so challenging to make a vague idea into a firm house-building action plan with concrete goals and well defined steps. It seems there is a never-ending stream of barriers, from lack of time and money to insufficient information and resources.”

In “Planning Your Solar Home” Mills reveals all of the basics of smart home building, including:
* Passive Solar Home Design (solar energy advantages when selecting site and home orientation, and how to achieve the best energy efficient floor plan, incorporating sound ventilation principles, while combining convenience and economy).
* Passive Solar Power and how it works
* The best Insulation for a home and its location
* Protecting the home against termite invasion
* Selecting the right lighting for each area of the home and selecting windows that conserve energy while making the home comfortable
* Be "automation ready" -- a unique opportunity to wire the new home with a plan for future needs
* Home Security options and much more…

Her new book also shares invaluable information and many strategies to help readers confidently build the new home of their dreams, and readers also learn how to follow the example of the ancients: wisely enlisting Mother Nature's assistance by using passive solar design principles to save on energy bills and protect the environment for future generations. With today's technology we can now include many clever components in new homes that save on energy bills while making homes more comfortable.

One example, as an illustration, is the wide choices now available in high-tech windows. Readers of “Planning Your Solar Home” will learn which products not only keep the home up to 10 percent cooler but also reduce the air-conditioning energy bill. This same product will reduce ultraviolet (UV) radiation by up to 99 percent, reducing interior fading and increasing the life of furnishings by as much as 8.5 times longer!

For more information, contact Mirla Mills at 6-188-391-2085 or visit her website at www.passivesolarhome.com.

Secondary Contact: Dan Deyette
Ph: 1-604-856-1223

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Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services from Pacific Security Capital Includes Valuable Research and Analytics

Commercial real estate investment bank Pacific Security Capital provides valued commercial real estate advisory services for investors.

Beaverton, OR (PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com -- Pacific Security Capital ("PSC"), a leading commercial real estate investment bank, headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, provides commercial real estate advisory services, including research and analytics.

Mike Myatt, executive managing director with Pacific Security Capital, shares that "Pacific Security Capital's research and analytics group is highly regarded for its ability to process and analyze a variety of key commercial real estate metrics across all asset classes and geographic markets. Our clients are made up of institutional and corporate client’s as well private owners, developers and sponsors seeking to understand both current market conditions as well as emerging trends."

Pacific Security Capital's commercial real estate advisory services, including research and analytics, has either served to identify new investment or market opportunities or provide third party validation for proof of concept on existing projects for some of the country's most successful real estate organizations.

Pacific Security Capital provides the following full array of macro and micro level research and analytical services:
• General Market Research;
• Specific Market and/or Asset Class Research;
• Investment/Acquisition Analysis;
• Project Feasibility Studies;
• Fairness Opinions;
• IRR & Proforma Validations;
• Transaction Modeling and Financial Engineering;
• Probalistic and Quantitative Analysis, and;
• Regression and Sensitivity Analysis.

Commercial real estate advisory services from Pacific Security Capital also provides Market Insight Reports on most asset classes in most markets. The market research group can create custom reports for market or project level feasibility or due diligence purposes upon request.

To order any of Pacific Security Capital market reports, to engage in an evaluation of a specific market or project, or to learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s commercial real estate advisory services please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

To download a specimen copy of a Market Insight Report please visit - http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com/brochure-download.cfm

About Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital is a leading commercial real estate investment bank providing commercial real estate loans, commercial real estate advisory services, mezzanine 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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World's Largest Timeshare Resale Facility Opens in Orlando

The largest timeshare resale facility in the world is a state-of-the-art venue for buying timeshares, selling timeshares and renting timeshares.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- The largest timeshare resale facility in the world is open for business at 11059 International Drive in Orlando. Operated by Timeshares Only, the 30,000-square foot, state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind, showcasing a vast array of vacation properties in worldwide destinations. Timeshares Only is currently hiring for over 100 new positions, providing employment opportunities to the Orlando, Florida, area. Located between the Marriott, Ritz Carlton, and Hilton resorts near Sea World and the Orange County Convention Center, the building is easily accessible from I-4 and SR-528.

For employees, new equipment from companies such as Dell, ADT, ITech, Sprint, and Avaya fills the offices with cutting edge technology. The contemporary building offers comfortable and aesthetically pleasing workspaces, walls of windows overlooking indigenous and exotic landscaping, and modern break room facilities.

For consumers, the showroom displays a variety of vacation properties spanning the globe. The rotunda greeting area exhibits pictures of resorts against the granite, tile, and wood backdrop. Individual meeting rooms with large, flat-screen televisions offer privacy and security for timeshare buyers and timeshare sellers.

After years of planning and preparation, President Lou Courte is thrilled with the facility and ready to revolutionize the timeshare resale industry. “This building is the culmination of years of development and cooperation between many hard-working people. I’m very excited to have a location to better serve our customers,” says Courte.

Timeshares Only, the world’s largest timeshare resale agency, helps timeshare buyers, timeshare sellers, and timeshare renters successfully connect throughout the world. Expansive utilization of multimedia outlets has made Timeshares Only the only marketplace that has proven successful for timeshare owners. The online catalog of owners’ timeshare properties may be accessed at www.timesharesonly.com.

Contact:
Alicia Oakes, Public Relations Coordinator
Timeshares Only
(407) 903-0365 ext. 7442

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Landscape Architects Can Now Use RedVector.com To Take Florida’s Advanced Building Code Course Online

RedVector, the leading provider of online education for the design and construction industry, is now the only provider offering an approved online course needed by all licensed Florida landscape architects.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- RedVector, the leading provider of online education for the design and construction industry, is now the only provider offering an approved online course needed by all licensed Florida landscape architects.

The Florida Building Commission recently approved the new 2-hour course, Florida Building Code Advanced ’04: Indoor Environmental Quality Overview, in an online format to count towards advanced code requirements. The Florida Board of Landscape Architects approved the course for its licensees, enabling landscape architects to meet all of their continuing education requirements online.

The upcoming November Florida landscape architect license renewal deadline is the first renewal cycle in which licensees must complete a 2-hour advanced code course as part of their 16 hour continuing education requirement.

"The approval of this online course is the result of many months of work by RedVector's team of content experts," said RedVector Vice President of Content Development, Victoria Zambito. "We are excited to be the first provider to offer an advanced module of the Florida Building Code online. This will help many professionals save time and money."

The new course is also featured in two new discount packages available for Florida Landscape Architects – a 16 hour package that satisfies all requirements, and an 8 hour package for those who need fewer hours.

16 Hour Discount Package for Florida Landscape Architects - Save 15%
Contains the following online courses:
• ADA Guidelines: Accessible Routes (2 hours)
• ADA Guidelines: General Site and Building Elements (1 hour)
• ADA Guidelines: Recreation Facilities (2 hours)
• Alternative Dispute Resolution - Arbitration & Mediation (3 hours)
• Florida Building Code Advanced '04: Indoor Environmental Quality Overview (2 hours)
• Flood Mitigation and Special Flood Hazard Areas (4 hours)
• Florida Landscape Architects' Laws, Chapter 481 Florida Statutes (2 hours)

8 Hour Discount Package for Florida Landscape Architects - Save 10%
Contains the following online courses:
• ADA Guidelines: Accessible Routes (2 hours)
• ADA Guidelines: Recreation Facilities (2 hours)
• Florida Building Code Advanced '04: Indoor Environmental Quality Overview (2 hours)
• Florida Landscape Architects' Laws, Chapter 481 Florida Statutes (2 hours)

RedVector.com offers online courses to professionals involved in the design and construction industries. For more information contact 800-877-5159 or visit http://www.RedVector.com

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Commercial Truck Financing: Equipment Leasing For The Toughest Trucks

Businesses looking to add new or used trucks can take advantage of the Qlease.com Truck & Commercial Vehicle Financing program. Fill out a simple one page application online and receive an approval for up to $250,000. This program offers low rates for “A” Credits and is flexible enough to approve “B & C” Credits as well as Start-Up Businesses.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- Businesses looking to finance the purchase of titled vehicles can often run into challenges. Using the Qlease.com Truck & Commercial Vehicle Financing program is an easy way to add important equipment now. “We recognize the challenge businesses have in securing the financing they need for important equipment” says Casey Jensen president of Qlease.com. “This program has been very popular and I only see the interest in it increasing.” Jensen said. The Truck & Commercial Vehicle Financing Program is designed to accommodate a variety of clients including those with good credit and those with not so good credit. The program is also available to Start-up companies.

This program is specifically for Trucks & Commercial Vehicle Financing. Trucks & Vehicles included in this program include Dump Trucks, Cement Trucks, Lube Trucks, Fuel Trucks, Box Vans, Straight Trucks, Garbage Trucks, Concrete Pumps, Articulated Trucks, Mechanics Truck, Water Trucks, Aerial Sign Trucks, Boom Trucks, Bucket Trucks, Truck Cranes, Ground Support Equipment, Vacuum Tank Trucks, Trailers, Refer Trailers, Lowboy Trailers, Dump Trailers, Pup Trailers, Log Loaders, Tow Trucks and most other Light, Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks.

The ease of applying online may also be a good reason to use the Qlease.com program for your next equipment purchase. Using the online application you can obtain an approval for up to $250,000. The application system is secure, very easy to use and very quick. Applications can be filled out at www.Qlease.com/apply.htm .

Qlease.com is a full service commercial equipment leasing and finance company. Qlease.com has the ability to approve “A, B & C” Credits as well as Start-up Businesses. Qlease.com has aggressive rates for every deal. Getting approved can be as easy as filling out the online application. Visit www.Qlease.com for more information or call 888-236-1012.

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Best Way To Tenant Improvement in Las Vegas

With the Las Vegas valley growing every month many business are requireing new space which in turn means tenant improvement needs.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- Having the space you want is as important to how good it will look, feel and function. Well Centra Construction Consultants give you the edge when your looking for the best way to get ahead of your project.

Las Vegas is growing at a rapid pace and tenant improvement is in high demand all over the valley. Centra has proven over and over again that experience can make the difference.

Don't have the money to build? No worries here! Centra has an in-house lender broker that will provide financing for your project if you qualify.

Centra also had a program called In-Design. This is a all in one design and construction shop made to make your project easy with just one step.

For more info you can visit..

http://las-vegas-tenant-improvement.usloanlink.net

or call 702-354-1541

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Hurricane Proof Houses Mark the Anniversary of Ivan

CrisisShield build seven houses in their campaign to house the homeless in Grenada following the passage of Hurricanes Ivan and Emily.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2005 -- CrisisShield now has seven homes under construction on Grenada. Since Hurricane Ivan’s passage through Grenada on September 7, 2004, CrisisShield has been setting up the framework necessary to build homes for the homeless. Ivan decimated the island of Grenada and left 10,000 families, nearly 1/3 of the population, without homes. One year after Hurricane Ivan, Grenada is still suffering. Entire communities remain without power, water and adequate housing. As a result of Ivan, Grenada has lost US$814 million, or twice the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The financial impact of Ivan was four times more devastating for Grenada than the Tsunami was for the Maldives. A short ten months after Ivan, Hurricane Emily impacted Grenada and its dependencies on July 14, 2005 leaving another trail of damage. According to initial reports 40% of the tri-State was impacted with at least 8.5% of the housing stock suffering additional damage.

CrisisShield houses, in addition to being tremendous value, offer secure and comfortable shelter for the families who will live in them. They are hurricane, earthquake and termite resistant and taking only four weeks to build they offer a quick solution for those who remain in dire need of shelter.

CrisisShield’s Adopt-a-Family program is an opportunity for individuals, associations, clubs or businesses to help a Grenadian family for decades and generations to come. For what in wealthier nations is a relatively small sum of money, a deserving family can be gifted a home. For more information please visit the Website at www.CrisisShield.org.

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September 07, 2005

Commercial Building Owners Discover Cash Flow Benefits Hidden In Their Property Via Cost Segregation

Capital Review Group's “test drive” provides a no-risk, no-obligation review of commercial properties utilizing cost segregation, an IRS-friendly tax strategy.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 7, 2005 -- Commercial property owners have always known that a dollar in their hand today is worth more than the promise of a dollar tomorrow. This maxim is the basis of the less than widely utilized Internal Revenue Service (IRS) approved tax strategy of cost segregation. Through cost segregation, commercial property owners are allowed by the IRS to reclassify real property to personal property leading to a dramatic reduction in taxable income and other benefits such as the ability to claim “catch up” depreciation on previously misclassified assets resulting in an immediate increase in cash flow. A typical commercial property owner can usually save several thousands of dollars over the life of their holdings by utilizing a cost segregation study.

“While the practice of cost segregation is not new, historically, due to the nature of the engineering-based process, usage was limited to the commercial property clients of the elite national accounting firms,” stated Marky Moore, president, Capital Review Group, a national engineering-based firm specializing in cost segregation. For the past 10 years Capital Review Group, through its partners, has developed more than 3,000 cost segregation studies for commercial property clients who do not necessarily have representation of a national accounting firm.

Virtually any commercial property, with a capitalized building cost of $1,000,000 or more, constructed or acquired in a taxable transaction since 1987 qualifies. Building renovations and additions completed after 1987 may also qualify. Commercial property owners who pay federal income tax stand to benefit from this strategy.

An IRS qualified cost segregation study is a detailed engineering-based report that carves out property to be reclassified. Items which can be reclassified include, but are not limited to: light fixtures, branch wiring, potential plumbing, flooring, millwork, partition walls, cabinetry, furnishings, shelving, wall coverings, irrigation systems and site improvements.

“Even if you are presently depreciating certain property in an accelerated schedule you may still be leaving your money on the table,” said Julio P. Gonzalez. Gonzalez is an expert on cost segregation and speaks nationally on the subject. “Only if you have secured a cost segregation study performed by specialists (per the IRS), will all allowable property be depreciated on an accelerated basis.”

To date, Capital Review Group has not received a single rejection from the IRS for any cost segregation study submitted. “Each and every study we submit is to the letter of the IRS Audit Technique Guide,” added Moore. “We have in excess of thirty-five trained, skilled professionals available to assist our clients. Not only do we provide engineering analysis – we also provide the accounting reclassifications.”

The benefits of a cost segregation study far outweigh the cost as typically 15% to 45% or more of a building's assets can be reclassified from a 39-year straight line depreciation schedule to a five or seven year accelerated period. Consider the following:

* Immediate increase in cash flow through accelerated depreciation deductions
* Reduction of income taxes and real estate property taxes
* Claim “catch up” depreciation on previously misclassified assets
* An independent third-party analysis that will withstand IRS review

This often over looked tax strategy can be a real winner for business owners.

Capital Review Group offers commercial property owners a “test drive” of this IRS friendly tax strategy through a no-risk, no-obligation preliminary review program. Commercial property owners interested in a “test drive” should contact Capital Review Group toll free at (877) 666-5539 or www.capitalreviewgroup.com.

Capital Review Group is based in Phoenix, Ariz. with associates located across the nation to provide local client support. Through specific and highly defined alliances, Capital Review Group provides the most contemporary methodologies (detailed engineering) for development of cost segregation studies of commercial property.

Media Contact:
Marky Moore
602-953-6644

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Digital Surveillance and Security Cameras: Key To Protecting Water Sites, Dams, Ports and other Public Areas

Vigilance is the answer to the modern threat of terrorism and what we do now can go a long way in thwarting terrorist plans to harm us.

(PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Vigilance is the answer to the modern threat of terrorism and what we do now can go a long way in thwarting terrorist plans to harm us.

Protecting our water supply is one way we can protect our way of life, according to security expert Rob Kimmons. A former police officer with the Houston Police Department, he's now president of the Houston-based Kimmons Security Services Inc.

"An alarm system can monitor the perimeter, doors and windows of our water storage and distribution systems," Kimmons says. "Coupled with a digital recorder, motion sensors, and transmitting live video thru DSL or other high speed lines, law enforcement authorities can be alerted anytime an intruder attempts to enter a restricted area, such as a water site. Sites can be remotely monitored 24/7."

These systems are extremely reliable and maintenance costs are low. "Though the system does not require security personnel, it still provides 24/7 emergency protection of our water sites as well as other important sites," he says. "Installation costs are also quite reasonable considering the degree of security such a system provides."

This same type of system, using digital video and audio monitoring, can provide additional surveillance and monitoring of the facilities of those companies that do not have the staff, expertise or budget to maintain an internal response capability, Kimmons says.
"Not only can this digital monitoring system help protect the investment of smaller companies from everyday criminals but also from the threat of terrorists."

For some years, the British capital London has been rigged up with one of the world's most comprehensive closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems which have allowed police to track and catch countless criminals, Kimmons says.

According to a recent university study, which estimated a total of seven million CCTV cameras in Britain, each Londoner is filmed on average 300 times per day.

It's time for the US to catch up with others and take advantage of the hi-tech security solutions that are available, Kimmons says.

For more information about how your business can become more vigilant, check out Kimmons website at http://www.kimmonssecurity.com or call him at (281) 679-0070.

Rob Kimmons is a former law enforcement officer and Homeland Security Expert. He is available as a media security consultant to add the local angle to national stories. To pre-arrange appearances, please call (281) 679-0070.

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Private Investor Who Quietly Amassed Extensive Collection of 'New Condo' Internet Domain Names Leasing Names to Real Estate Developers, Brokers, VCs

Unique Tools Simplify Search For New Condominiums on the Internet. New International Standard Proposed by Entrepreneur.

(PRWEB) September 5, 2005 -- Private Investor Who Quietly Amassed Extensive Collection of "New Condo" Internet Domain Names to Lease Inventory to Real Estate Developers, Brokers, VCs.

"Unfair Sales Advantage?"

Real estate firms and developers have always had to compete amongst themselves to attract new real estate buyers. But, now some Internet-savvy firms will have access to an "unfair" sales advantage. The ability to "own" their new condo market on the web.

New Condo Domains (NewCondosDomains.com) is now leasing their substantial, private collection of Internet domain names to real estate developers and realtors. These domain names are designed to "cut through the clutter" of the web's massive content. What is New Condos Domains goal? It wants to drive a larger quality and quantity of exclusive new condominium sales leads to real estate professionals.

A Smarter Way To Target New Condo Buyers- By Specific Markets

New Condos Domains (www.newcondosdomains.com,) owns hundreds of Internet web addresses under
"New________Condo.com"and "New________Condos.com"for the most geographically-desirable resort towns, cities and states in the U.S. Canada and abroad. "We have secured both the New Condo.com as well, as the New Condos.com version of the names so we can 'lock-down' that space on the web for our clients."

New International Standard Proposed

Domain administrator Dean Phillips, wants to create a new international standard for advertising new condominiums on the Internet. "If a buyer wants a new condo, let's make it easy for them to find relevant developments on the web. Specifying the condo location within the domain name allows a more intuitive Internet search tool for consumers." In addition, the domain name structure makes them extremely search-engine friendly. Most new condo buyers begin their search on the Internet.

To pick just one location-Arizona- "New Condos Domains" not only owns www.NewArizonaCondo.com and www.NewArizonaCondos.com, but also names for the most popular cities within the Arizona, for example, www.NewTucsonCondo.com and www.NewTucsonCondos.com.

NewCondosDomains.com has ownership of 650 other locations, using the New______Condo.com and New_____Condos.com monikers. (This puts the firm in the position to allow its clients to control on the Internet every geographic condominium market that developer/realtor may be involved in now, or in the future.)

Leasing A "Funnel" For New Condo Sales Leads

A developer or realtor can lease names from New Condos Domains and "funnel" web traffic from the New_____Condos.com address seamlessly to their own web page. Most attractive is that the leasor will have exclusive use of these highly-targeted, real estate sales leads. "Why compete for eyeballs with dozen of other developers populating multi-development websites? There's a much stronger competitive advantage in what we are offering. We're confident that Internet-savvy firms will recognize our niche and subscribe to our targeted services."

Leasing rates starting at $295/month-less than $10 a day-depending on the market size and the length of the lease agreement. There may be allowances for bulk-leasing for larger orders from national developers and/or realty firms.

Large, Web-Savvy Developers Already Have a Head Start

Larger developers appear to have a jump up on smaller firms. Currently, one of the largest U.S. developers is targeting New Orlando, FL condo buyers by using this "linked-web page" approach to drive traffic to their new condominium development in Central Florida.

And, what if there's a slow down in the real estate market in the coming months, as many observers expect? Such targeted advertising will play a decisive role in the firms garnishing the lions-share of the business. "A tool like this could prove to be even more valuable in generating new sales leads. It's both an offensive and a defensive tool for developers and realtors," says Phillips.

So, Which Domain-Name Markets Are Available?

With 350+ metro markets and resort towns names in their inventory, the better question is what's NOT available-at least for now. Phillips has painstakingly acquiring the domain names for most of the popular metro and second-home locations in the West Coast, Rocky Mountain States, Sunbelt States, Canada and the Caribbean. "If it's a hot current or future resort/major metropolitan condo location we probably own it." Choices for location domains were made after extensive reviews of third-party marketing studies, as well as recent information from the U.S. Census Bureau. "Everything you'd want in a real estate domain name has been engineered into these domains. We're offering our leasing clients an online Internet identity that has Clarity, Searchability, Marketability and Exclusivity," says Phillips.

For more information on leasing New Condos Domains domain names or for press inquiries, please contact New Condos Domains at:
(561)799-7990.

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FlowSense Opens Canada Office and Appointment of Branch Manager

FlowSense announced today the opening of a new FlowSense direct sales and support hub located in Winnipeg, Canada. Ronald Ilagan was appointed Branch Manager for the new location.

Maple Grove, MN (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Ilagan will be responsible for expanding FlowSense business opportunities in Canada.

He brings to FlowSense more than 16 years of manufacturing and production experience as well as sales and service expertise in the industrial market. Currently, FlowSense serves both the industrial and military sectors by partnering with OEM and distribution channels as the preferred value added reseller (VAR) of a wide variety of industrial equipment and systems that include HVAC equipment and food service equipment. Industrial components include liquid level sensors, fluid flow switches and sensors, pressure switches and sensors, temperature sensors, water & wastewater sensors, solenoid valves, process valves, proportional control valves, actuators, filtration systems, flowmeters, motors, pumps, variable frequency drives, fluid and gas connectors, Furthermore, FlowSense provides turnkey solutions for all the equipment and systems we offer including aerators for waste and water treatment, chillers, industrial ovens, air purification, and health safety and protection systems.

“We hope to expand on our strategic plans to consistently provide competitive pricing and the best quality for a variety of industrial products and systems, particularly on government set-aside solicitations for small business enterprises," commented Paul Smallwood, president of FlowSense. "Furthermore, with the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) existing between Canada and the United States, FlowSense is in position to offer the best value of products and services that both countries have to offer."

For more information on FlowSense's capabilities, please contact Ron Ilagan by phone at 1.204.998.1467. FlowSense Canada office address is 35 Maberley Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R2P0E4.

FlowSense LLC is an award-winning veteran owned small business (VOSB) and 8(a)/SDB certified company providing integrated technical solutions in environmental systems (air and water quality management), security technology (biometric access control), and industrial solutions (facilities contracting). FlowSense products and services include engineering, project management, and procurement serving diverse industries including private and public sectors, military, defense, and government agencies.

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Eastshore & More--Exclusive Insight into Luxury Home Trends From South Florida’s Premier Architectural Firm

Coral Gables architecture and design firm, Eastshore Architects, offers insight into lavish living with these tips and trends on luxury home construction. Known for their elite clientele, which includes professional sports figures, politicians, celebrities and captains of industry, Eastshore Architects have an exclusive perspective when it comes to living large. President Luis Jauregui shares his knowledge on these emerging trends.

Coral Gables, FL (PRWEB) September 7, 2005 -- Coral Gables architecture and design firm, Eastshore Architects, offers insight into lavish living with these tips and trends on luxury home construction. Known for their elite clientele, which includes professional sports figures, politicians, celebrities and captains of industry, Eastshore Architects have an exclusive perspective when it comes to living large. President Luis Jauregui shares his knowledge on these emerging trends.

Biggest Splurges: We find that women are splurging on the kitchens and bathrooms. Eastshore has created extensive bathrooms with lounging areas, open closets and even small beverage refrigerators. Men are splurging on media rooms complete with built in storage and wiring for plasma televisions, satellite radio, iPod docking stations and hook-ups and more.

Average Square Footage: In South Florida, the average size of our projects is between 6,000 – 7,500 square feet, with a budget of $250-$300 per square foot and approximately 2-2.5 years to design, develop, permit and construct the home.

Smart Homes – With technology as it is today, 85% of clients are asking for structured wiring providing them with high-speed Internet access, networking capabilities, integrated lighting systems and distributed dvd/music systems that can send entertainment to every room in the house.

Tear Down vs. Renovate: Since South Florida’s real estate prices have boomed over the last few years, people are finding that it is easier and cost-appropriate to tear down and start over. The biggest area of growth is Key Biscayne.

Kitchens: Regionally and nationally, we see a trend for opening and expanding the kitchen space into a central station for the home with furniture and living areas combined. Clients want their home to function as both a formal and informal space to entertain. Therefore, we not only design a formal dining space to accommodate that request, we open the kitchen and family room to be one central, livable space.

Specialty Rooms: Eastshore has found that most clients are asking for an over the top media room. We work with the client to outfit the space into a mini-cinema. Additional requests have been for wine rooms and even a recording studio.

Pools: In South Florida, a pool is a must. We have noticed a trend to tile the surface of the pool with colored tile. Grey, navy blue and black are the most popular.

Fashion Colored Appliances: We help our clients select appliance packages that fit their needs and goals. We find that people are choosing more traditional Viking or Wolf stoves and stainless steel Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezers. Small, replaceable appliances, like blenders and toasters are featured more with color. We have some clients that have chosen glass front refrigerators but advise that unless you are obsessive about neatness, there might be a better option available.

Eastshore is a full service company offering complete architectural, engineering and interior design services. The firm also provides land planning, landscape design, lighting & sound design and construction supervision with offerings structured to cater to each client’s distinctive needs. Eastshore is able to tailor their services from a minimum set of construction documents to a complete set of plans and specifications, defining every aspect of a project down to the slightest detail. For more information about Eastshore Architects, please visit www.eastshore.net.

Editor’s Note: Luis Jauregui and Ignacio Zabaleta are available to provide expert opinions for your architecture/design/real estate articles. To schedule an interview with Eastshore’s principals or to learn more about the firm, please call Rebecca Kollaras at 305-754-5949.

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September 06, 2005

Esthetic Accents Offers Dealers a Deal: With Architectural Stained Glass, It's All About Choice

Growing customer demand for greater choice makes dealers flock to Esthetic Accents’ mass customized architectural stained glass.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- The nation's door and window dealers are excited about finally being able to offer their customers a real choice. For years customers who wanted stained glass in their corporate facilities, businesses or homes, had to choose between expensive custom glass made by individual artisans or inferior stock products. No longer. Esthetic Accents of Portland, Oregon has made sturdy, affordable, and appealing mass customized stained glass available to the consumer and B2B marketplace for the very first time.

According to Mary Spear the CEO and founder of Esthetic Accents, "As dealers, decorators, and designers have become aware of our glass, they get excited. They tell us they are pleased to have found us at just the time when their customers are asking for the kind of stained glass we offer. We have done something they thought wasn't really possible. There was a growing demand that just wasn't being met. We are signing up dealers by the dozens. Customers are even beginning to ask for our products by name."

The buzz is spreading. Dealers and customers alike have become aware of the innovative glass Esthetic Accents fabricates thanks to interest generated by its participation in trade shows such as [Which ones should we name here?, appearances on home improvement programs on television programs and word-of-mouth. The interest is likely to increase this fall with a number of stories scheduled to appear in an increasing number of national magazines such as Woman's Day and Architectural Record.

Until now door and window dealers, as well as interior decorators and designers have not had stable, high quality resource for architectural stained glass. But just in time to meet the growing demand, Esthetic Accents has launched a program that will make it easy for dealers to serve their customers efficiently, quickly, and at a highly affordable price. One of the outstanding features of the dealer program is a selection and pricing tool that dealers can use with their customers to quickly order the glass they need. Available online at the Esthetic Accents website (http://estheticaccents.com) or on CD, the tool is a true innovation in the home improvement marketplace. The entire ordering process is made easier than it's ever been. Orders can be initiated in 90 seconds or less.

The momentum is building fast. Many of the dealers that have signed up in the short time since the program was offered include some of the most prestigious designers, decorators and door and window dealers in the US and abroad. These include:

Hansen Architectural
Neil Kelly
Interior Motives
Accurate Door and Window
Park Place Cabinets
Hayes Interiors
Pegasus Design
Suburban Door
Jeld-Wen, Lake Oswego

The first dealers to adopt the program are already pleased with the results.

Robin Fisher, owner of Pegasus Design in Portland said, "Esthetic Accents is just wonderful to work with. They offer an amazing product at a surprisingly affordable price. It allows our clients to have many more choices. The dealer desktop tool is fabulous to work with – it's just so easy to use. I priced out a project in just a few seconds. It took me hardly any time at all. I'm quite impressed."

Tammy Lefever, the CEO of Interior Motives, also of Portland, said, "Esthetic Accents stained glass will offer substantial savings to our customers. I'm excited to be able to offer something so new and different to our clientele. I'm eager to begin."

The dealer program will be featured at the Esthetic Accents booth 571 at HD Boutique, the best and most prestigious show for home improvement products in the US. It will be held this year at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami, Florida, September 14 and 15. Only products chosen by the trade show's sponsoring body are allowed to exhibit at the highly selective annual event.

About Esthetic Accents
Esthetic Accents design professionals combine personalized service and the convenience of the Internet to provide excellent customer service nation-wide. Our online showroom and design center, toll free number and knowledgeable design staff make navigating through the design process straightforward and enjoyable. Esthetic Accents leverages the power of the Internet by accessing PRWeb's Online Visibility Engine, making easier for interested parties to learn about its breakthrough custom architectural stained glass technology.

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Wire Security Partitions Solve Security Concerns for Organizations

Businesses, organizations, and government entities can solve many of their security challenges by utilizing wire security partitions, a product offered by Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading security products, storage systems, and material handling equipment distributor.

(PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- Businesses, organizations, and government entities can solve many of their security challenges by utilizing wire security partitions, a product offered by Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading security products, storage systems, and material handling equipment distributor. With security concerns on the rise nationwide, Stor-Quip believes that providing wire security partitions to businesses and organizations can raise the level of awareness for security issues in their facilities.

Businesses can use wire security partitions to secure any area of a facility from personnel or public access. They can be used to protect inventory, to limit access to sections of a building, or for homeland security purposes. Wire security partitions come in a variety of configurations and can be designed for high security areas.

"Wire security partitions and enclosures are effectively utilized in all government and business concerns," said Mark Palmer, President of Stor-Quip Systems, Inc. "It is an excellent method to restrict access, provide single point entry or exits, and to secure valuable tooling and supplies that often disappear at a staggering rate. The systems are specially designed for each specific application and can be easily installed by maintenance personnel."

Stor-Quip specializes in helping their clients choose the right wire security partition for their needs. Their highly trained team understands how to communicate with their customers to be able to most effectively provide them with the correct equipment.

Visit www.StorQuip.com to:
* Find more information on wire security partitions, pricing, or special offers
* Request a print catalog
* Search for wire security partitions
* Contact customer service with questions

About Stor-Quip Systems, Inc.
Stor-Quip Systems, Inc., a leading security products, storage systems, and material handling equipment distributor, is dedicated to providing high quality wire security partitions 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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Smart Move Benefits for the Home Builder

A common barrier to buying a spec or new development home is the fact that your customer has to get beyond the fear of "timing." The ability to move quickly and have flexible storage at no cost for the first 28 days, and a small fee from then on, eliminates the fear of the unknown.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- Smart Move (www.gosmartmove.com) a moving and storage company operating in 30 major cities can make it easier for the home buyer to say "yes." Imagine selling homes with containerized moving as part of the package. Most builders have a checklist of items the buyer can purchase as part of the cost of the home: upgrades, landscaping, etc. Why not package moving expenses into the cost of the home? Or pay for part, or all, of a buyer's move; a quick selling tool for you and an added convenience and incentive for the buyer to purchase in your development.

Smart Move containers are state-of-the-art designed HDPE (High Density Polyethylene) containers, called the Smart Vault™. Each vault can hold up to 2500 lbs. or 262 cubic feet of loading space, an average 2300 sq foot home can be moved in 5 Smart Vaults. Each vault is equipped with a smart GPS unit, which allows Smart Move to track the container precisely, anywhere in North America. For more information, go to (www.gosmartmove.com).

Delayed Closings or Extended Move-In Date Flexibility:
Delays or changes are to be expected. With Smart Move, the customer can be flexible with pick-up and delivery dates. Belongings can be stored as long as needed and delivered when ready. Smart Move can help builders reduce out of pocket claims for extra storage and handling from their new home owners. "What if my old house sells too fast or my new house is not ready when I need to move?" A common barrier to buying a spec or new development home is the fact that your customer has to get beyond the fear of "timing." The ability to move quickly and have flexible storage at no cost for the first 28 days, and a small fee from then on, eliminates the fear of the unknown. Regardless of the situation, hand your buyer the keys to a perfect solution.

Include Moving Expenses in Your Incentive Package:
A full or self service move can be added to the cost of a mortgage for as little as a few
dollars more per month. You can effectively reduce the home buyer's out-of-pocket charges.

A Safe, Secure, Less Expensive Moving Alternative:
Belongings are moved and stored in safe, GPS-tracked, locked containers that cannot be lost or stolen. Once the goods are loaded and sealed they are not handled again until delivered.

Contact Information:
Steve Fay, Marketing Manager
800-963-0204 Ext. 9561
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www.gosmartmove.com

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CleanCoDepot.com Takes Janitorial Cleaning Supply Purchasing to New Heights

CleanCo USA launches CleanCoDepot.com for facility service providers seeking quality janitorial supplies and equipment at low prices, outstanding service, plus value added perks and services.

Plantation, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 6, 2005 – CleanCoDepot.com, the online super-center of CleanCo USA, announced its new offering which flaunts quality brand name products, competitive pricing, blue ribbon customer service, spend analysis reporting plus an innovative rewards program - taking janitorial products purchasing beyond the traditional distributor purchasing conditions of today.

The rewards program - Value Club Membership Rewards – provides earned incentives to customers redeemable towards products, travel, dining, free shipping, and other goods. Customers can earn up to 5% of their total annual spend at CleanCo USA (http://www.cleancodepot.com) in rewards. The Value Club Membership Rewards program is absolutely free for customers.

“No other janitorial sanitary supply distributorship has made this kind of commitment to customers. Our management philosophy is based on innovative excellence as we're committed to leading our industry by our customer satisfaction and innovativeness” said Vice President of Sales, Niki St. Pierre. CleanCo USA's business model is based on over 5 years of industry market research leveraged through the expertise of its board of directors with backgrounds in cleaning products distribution, financial services and consulting industries. The management team has succeeded in creating a refreshing new customer service model – Blue Ribbon – which exemplifies service excellence. They went further to establish Value Club Membership Rewards to tangibly demonstrate their customer commitment.

With a lucrative rewards program and brand name quality products, prospective customers may think supplies and equipment are sold at a premium? On the contrary, CleanCo USA’s prices are 45% OFF and what’s more, customers do not have to order online to reap the benefits of the rewards program. They can place their orders via a 24hr fax line 1.877.606.6766 or phone in their orders at 1.877.90.CLEAN (25326).

Making Customers More Successful

An additional service provided to customers at CleanCo USA is Spend Analysis Reports. The report provides key decision markers with information on their spending patterns and ways to further reduce costs. “ This is yet another way we provide value to our customers. Our ultimate goal is not only to provide customers with the best products at a low price but also to maximize our customers' performance.” said Niki St. Pierre, Vice President Sales.

CleanCo USA's customer centric business model eases the financial / budgetary pressures of customers by offering open accounts; flat shipping rate of $12 for orders 50lbs or less; free shipping on orders over $2,499; and passing along process efficiency and other savings to customers. Additionally, CleanCo USA does not charge a membership fee unlike most wholesale clubs - CleanCo USA focuses on repeat business and high-volume sales for revenue.

About CleanCo USA

CleanCo USA (http://www.cleancodepot.com) is a national provider of industrial janitorial cleaning supplies and equipment to business and professional customers. With operational headquarters in Plantation, Florida, CleanCo USA distributes over 10,000 products from the top 100-renowed jan /san industry manufacturers out of 30 warehouses nationwide. Its products and services attend the needs of building service contractors (BSCs), maintenance / housekeeping, and facility mangers of corporations, institutions, education establishments, lodging, restaurants and foodservice establishments as well as government agencies.

If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Niki St. Pierre, please call 954-236-8139.

Contact:
Niki St. Pierre
Tel. 954-236-8139
http://www.cleancodepot.com

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Las Ramblas Las Vegas-An Exciting New Las Vegas High Rise Condo Preconstruction Opportunity

The Related Group, Centra and the After Midnight Company along with George Clooney have teamed together to bring an unparalleled style to Las Ramblas Condo Project in Las Vegas' Hot Hip Harmon Corridor.

(PRWEB) September 6, 2005 -- The Related Group of NY & Miami and Las Vegas based Centra Properties have teamed with actor George Clooney and Scott and Rande Gerber (model Cindy Crawford's husband) to build Las Ramblas, a unique urban village in the heart of Las Vegas' Harmon Corridor.

Patterned after a famous street in Barcelona, Las Ramblas will consist of 11 buildings, 150,000 sq. ft. of commercial venues such as shopping, restaurants, and the like.

Las Ramblas will be located east of Las Vegas Boulevard in between the Hard Rock Expansion and the site of Starwood's soon-to-be released for sale "W" hotel-condominium on the corner of Harmon & Koval.

Award-winning Arquitectonica is the firm who has designed the amazing project which features all glass buildings combining creativity with efficiency. The Related Group has built the OL Time Warner Center in NYC and Jorge Perez has been instrumental in the creation of the Miami skyline over the past decade. The city of Las Vegas has welcomed the Related Group with open arms and is watching while Mr. Perez works his magic bringing futuristic urban lifestyles of luxury to Las Vegas.

The Gateway Tower Residences will be built in the front of Las Rambles. The east Gateway Tower is now accepting reservations for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. The tower is 42 stories consisting of 344 residential condominiums on floors 7-42. Floors 1-6 will be parking and Retail.

The building features a swimming pool designed by Philippe Starck, a full time concierge staff, priority access to the hotel, spa, gourmet dining and casino. There will be 24 hour valet and covered parking, housekeeping services available, and an on-site fitness center. These residential floorplans are unique and imaginative and stand out from the rest.

Residential units range from 880 -1910 square feet & feature ceiling heights of 9 ft. 6 inches, walls of floor to ceiling windows, spacious walk-in closets, are prewired for WiFi, and have high speed internet, data/voice, satellite access.

State of the art touch screen TV will provide immediate, customizable access to the building amenities and services that guarantee comfort and define luxury.

European style kitchens will feature granite countertops and appliances. Bathrooms will be generously proportioned and designed by Yoo by Philippe Starck. They will included elegant marble flooring and countertops, custom designed vanities, walk-in marble showers and spa tub in the master bath.

Hotel-Condo Suites are also offered for reservation and sale. Service wrapped in Five Star splendor includes white gloved doormen, valet, state of the art security, and full concierge services. There will be a casino and night club overlooking reflecting ponds, an awe inspiring pool area overlooking the boulevard offering private patios, and gardens available for dining, lounging and entertaining.

Each hotel-condo unit is offered fully furnished by internationally acclaimed Keith Hobbs of London based United Designers. Residences are equipped with flat screen plasma televisions, state of the art appliances, and fine finishes.

Studio, 1, 2, and 3 bedroom units are available as well as pool-side bungalows. Multi story penthouse hotel-condo residences have private rooftop terraces and pools.

Las Vegas' Harmon corridor is being compared to New York City's Madison Avenue. Perpendicular to Las Vegas Boulevard, the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon will be home to Bruce Eichner's incredible Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino as well as the future 66 acre site of MGM's planned Project City Center.

The Cosmopolitan Resort and Casino features a convention center, casino, 300,000 square feet of shopping, an 1800 seat theatre, restaurants, and the Cosmo Beach Club.

All Cosmopolitan hotel-condo units feature glass balconies and are offered fully furnished. There are a few select units remaining in the main west tower: 1117 sq. ft. one bedroom corner suites featuring unique 400 sq. ft wrap around balconies. These are offered from $1.3 million and up. Because of the Cosmo's prime location next to the Bellagio, all units have incredible strip views.

The west Tower is over 95% in hard contract and has been one of the most successful , well received & incredibly fast paced high rise condo sales in Las Vegas. Because of the tremendous on-going consumer demand for the Cosmopolitan's hotel-condo units, its premier location, developer Bruce Eichner's vision, and the well managed sales effort led by sales director Phil Gutman, the pent up demand for the Cosmopolitan Resort's East Tower Eight is quite significant.

Tower Eight, the Cosmo's thin east tower which will front Las Vegas Boulevard, also designed by Arquitectonica, will be releasing its 700+ units for sale at the end of this month or early October. This tower will feature fully furnished and appointed studio units of approximately 600 sq. ft. plus 100 sq. ft. of balcony and 1 bedroom corner hotel-condo suites with sweeping wrap around balconies.

For Priority Placement Info for Tower Eight at the Cosmopolitan or to place a reservation in Related Group's unique urban village of Las Ramblas, please contact June or Lauren Stark.

Las Ramblas is now accepting reservations for the East Gateway Tower Luxury Residences and for the ULTRA LUXURIOUS Hotel-Condos.

For more detailed information please visit:

http://www.lasvegashirisecondos.com
http://www.vegashirisetrends.com
http://www.vegaspreconstructioncondos.com

June & Lauren Stark
Ezra International Realty
702 376-5220 or 702 236-8364

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September 05, 2005

Kanaya Luxury Condos Aims to Become the FIRST FGBC Certified Condominium

Kanaya Luxury Condos will be the first multi-family, multi-story complex developed using Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Standards. By setting a higher standard for future condo projects to meet, Kanaya Condos will provide a healthier living environment, with energy and economic benefits for residents through better building techniques.

Sarasota, Florida (PRWEB) September 5, 2005 -- Of the hundreds of building projects that have earned Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC) Certification, a coveted certification in the state of Florida which provides a statewide Green Building program with environmental, energy and economic benefits, not one has been a condominium. But the new Kanaya Condos in Sarasota, Florida will change all of that.

The 35 unit condominium complex which will open late in 2006, will contain a multitude of sustainable products and design elements. Kanaya, LLC managing member Dr. Harvey Kaltsas has hired Drew Smith, Green Building Consultant, from Two Trails, Inc. to oversee the entire process and help educate the architect, contractor and sub-contractors on the practice of building a project "Green" from the ground up.

Two Trails, Inc. was founded by Drew Smith to assist builders and developers in the techniques of green or sustainable buildings. Drew has received numerous awards for his dedication in building projects healthier and more resource-efficient. "In a world of rising gas prices and fresh water concerns it only makes sense that builders and developer need to adapt to the concerns for a healthier living and working environment."

Furthermore, Smith believes that the time has come for consumers to express their desire to live and work in a healthy environment. "People live healthier lifestyles, they want clean running cars, and they want their homes to be a healthy environment too." Dr. Kaltsas has taken a big step forward in providing an environment above and beyond what the residents are used to getting. He has taken the initiative to develop a project designed for the total well being of the residents. Together Harvey and Drew will bring a new dimension to what homebuyers will expect in their decision process for purchasing a new residence.

For more information on Kanaya Condos visit: http://www.kanayacondos.com

For more information of Green Building visit: http://www.twotrails.net or call 941-776-8680.

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BeHomeWise Enterprise Edition Named A "High-Impact Product of the Year" At TBX

Second Major Award in 2005 Demonstrates Builder Appreciation for Lead Management System

VIENNA, VA (PRWEB) September 4, 2005 -- BeHomeWise, Inc. (BHW), the industry’s leading system for business intelligence and Internet lead management, received an award at the inaugural TecHome Builder Conference & Expo (TBX), held in Phoenix, May 18-20, 2005. The B-Wise Enterprise Edition, a software package especially designed for medium-sized and large builders, was named a "High-Impact Product of the Year" in the IT Systems category. (Selections were based on the feedback of TecHome Builder Magazine readers and a committee comprised of top homebuilders and systems integrators.)

"We are certainly proud of our product and grateful for this award, but even more so for what it represents – that builders really 'get it,'" said Robb Cohen, President and CEO of BHW. "They understand the critical importance of organizing and prioritizing their sales prospects, and consider our lead management software to be an indispensable part of their technology arsenal."

"This award recognizes technology products that have made the greatest financial and/or operational impact on builders," said John Galante, Vice President of EH Publishing, publisher of TecHome Builder magazine. "BeHomeWise can be especially gratified that our readers played such a large part in deciding the winners."

The BeHomeWise software system integrates leads from all of a builder’s various marketing channels (including walk-ins, search engines, portals, Web traffic and Realtor referrals) and automatically prioritizes these based on who is most likely to buy. The B-Wise Enterprise Edition is especially designed for medium-sized and large builders that want to use the power of the Internet to manage all aspects of the sales and marketing function. Once B-Wise Enterprise Edition is deployed across a company, agents, online sales counselors, managers and executives all gain efficiencies and greater control of the business.

Earlier this year, BeHomeWise received an Innovative Housing Technology Award (IHTA) at the 2005 International Builders Show. The BeHomeWise Online Sales Counselor Edition won the top honors in the category of "Sales, Marketing and Customer Service Automation". The IHTAs - which are sponsored by TecHome Builder magazine, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), and NAHB Research Center - recognized significant advances by product manufacturers in technology development for the housing industry.

"Winning two major awards for two very different products demonstrates our ability to accommodate builders of all sizes and dimensions," added Cohen. "We listen carefully to our customers and design systems that help them realize the maximum potential of their leads."

For more information, visit www.BeHomeWise.com, or call toll-free (866) 246-6399.

About BeHomeWise
BeHomeWise is quickly emerging as the nation's leading system for business intelligence and Internet lead management for home builders. Founded and developed by new home sales expert, Robb Cohen, BeHomeWise offers Web-deployed prospect management solutions for converting prospective new home buyers into sales. The BeHomeWise software system, B-Wise, integrates leads from all of a builder’s various marketing channels (including walk-ins, search engines, portals, Web traffic and Realtor referrals) and automatically prioritizes these based on who is most likely to buy. Today, BeHomeWise is used by dozens of home builders in the US and Canada, including Shea Homes, DR Horton and Comstock Homes. These companies, and others, have gained competitive advantages by enthusiastically adopting cutting-edge sales automation technology like that offered by BeHomeWise. Learn more about BeHomeWise by visiting www.BeHomeWise.com, or by calling (866) 246-6399 (866-BHOMEWZ).

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The rising cost of Detached Housing in California.

Condo Conversions are becoming very big business in California.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) September 4, 2005 -- With the cost of new detached homes in California at record highs and Condo's, Townhomes and Duplexes not far behind, Condo/ Apartment conversions are becoming a large part of the construction industry here in San Diego as well as around the entire country the country.

When looking at the condo conversion option, there are many factors to consider that you usually would not need to consider when buying a single family detached home. One of the biggest factors is sound isolation from the adjoining units and most of all sound isolation from the unit above.

Soundproofing should always be a high priority during construction or renovation of any unit that will have shered walls and ceilings. There is nothing worse than paying $400,000 for a condo conversion and finding out that that you can hear every step that the people upstairs make and even hear their voices and TV's. It is almost like they are in your unit. This plays havoc with your sleep as well and what is worse is that they can generally hear you and everything your family does.

During construction or renovation is always the best time to consider soundproofing and sound isolation. When a condo is being renovated you can get to bare piping and duct work. This is the absolute best time to soundproof these areas, just before the sheetrock goes up.

As I have said in different press releases, soundproofing is generally the last thing that people consider when building or renovating their new home. If you need help with soundproofing advice or hints on how to economically soundproof your new condo or townhome, there is a great resource for free soundproofing advice. Go to; www.soundproofingamerica.com and call their toll free number. There are soundproofing experts there who can set you on the right track when soundproofing is in the plans for your new home. Remember, this dwelling place may be your home for a very long time, spend the money now to make it a quiet and safe haven for you and for your family. Thanks for reading and learning.

Bob Orther
www.soundproofingamerica.com
www.massloadedvinyl.com
www.soundproofcity.com
Toll free (877) 530-0139

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Soft Angles and Rich Textures of Glass Tiles Have Pushed Design to Its Zenith

Dimensions Glass Tiles merge fashion and style with affordable pricing.

(PRWEB) September 3, 2005 -- Ceramic tiles are just fine but why not add a bold shot of color with glass tiles. Diamond Tech Glass Tiles’ new Dimensions Series will liven up any installation with just enough style to shout “I’m no square when it comes to style.”

Soft angles and rich textures of glass have pushed design to its zenith. Dimensions Series is right on top with a plethoric array of translucent hues which compliment any color scheme. Dimensions is available in 4 sizes so they can be arranged in an endless number of patterns to create a look that is right for any decor.

The 8mm thick Dimensions Series is an ideal material for interior and exterior application and is offered by DTGT at an economical price. “Our glass tiles are impervious to liquids, resistant to fading, staining and discoloration; a perfect material, especially for pool and spa applications.” states DTGT’s Sales Manger, David Cox.

Simple to install with standard tools, easy to clean and economically priced; isn’t it time to say good-bye to oh hum ceramic and hello to bold and lively glass tiles.

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A 1,250-Cabin Cruise Ship in France Uses Fourteen Thousand Drawings from India

The Magnum Group makes further inroads into large international projects and continues to be one of India’s leading CAD drafting service providers

Chennai, India (PRWEB) September 3, 2005 -- Indian CAD drafting service provider The Magnum Group recently completed 14,000 technical drawings for a 1,250-Cabin cruise ship under construction in France.

The large French air conditioning contractor outfitting the cruise ship with its HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) system chartered TMG to create the set of complex diagrams.

It took a drafting team of 12 people four months to produce the drawings. Each drawing represented a 10-foot piece of metal ducting that carried cold air, exhaust air or fresh air through the ship. The 10-foot pieces included bends, T-joints, reducers, expanders, silencers and flexible couplings; they collectively formed the approximately 60 kilometers of ducting required to control the temperature of the ship.

The drawings were isometric representations, which are three-dimensional schematic diagrams. Each drawing included detailed dimensions of components, a bill of materials for the duct piece as well as the piece’s coordinates in the maze of ducting that pervades the ship. Most notably, all text notations including the bill of materials were in French.

Executive Director of TMG Mr. Lucky Balaraman says, “We forced ourselves up a rapid learning curve at the beginning of the project to master the hundreds of French technical words the drawings contained. To our joy and delight, these words quickly became second nature to us.”

TMG created the drawings using state-of-the-art software and computer systems. It uploaded approximately 200 drawings to its FTP server every two days using one of its broadband connections for the French customer to access them.

Each company assigned primary responsibility for its participation in the drawing project to a skilled technical manager. These managers spoke frequently, often several times a day, on the telephone to maintain exactly parallel thinking on all aspects of the project.

Mr. Balaraman adds, “Halfway through the project we received a panic call from our French customers … one of their suppliers had made a mistake, all the drawings we had sent them over the last two months had to be redone and they were at their wits’ end. Our customers were certain their schedule was going to disintegrate and that the ship’s owners would impose harsh penalties.”

TMG put more people on job, worked overtime and redid the drawings with hardly any impact on the schedule.

“Our customers were deeply appreciative of how we rallied to assist them in their hour of need,” says Mr. Balaraman, “They have said they will be sending us larger, more complex work in the near future.”

TMG also provides CAD drafting services to several prestigious architectural firms worldwide.

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September 02, 2005

World Leaders Gather in Monaco to Take Action against Poverty

Poverty Alleviation through Tourism & Sports: Conference of Global Leaders --Monte Carlo, Friday September 9th, 2005

(PRWEB) September 2, 2005 -- World leaders will gather in Monte Carlo on Friday September 9th to decide on effective joint measures towards sustainability and poverty alleviation by forging greater partnerships among the entities of Tourism and Sports. These two industries are among the worlds largest and have emerged as instruments of employment generation, poverty reduction and sustainable human development.

The Conference will include top-level decision-makers from governments, large tourism and sports NGOs, Olympic leaders and the travel industries to make this event a type of “Summit” to decide on effective joint measures towards sustainability and poverty alleviation.

Tourism and sport are interconnected and the industries are complementary. Sport participation, on all levels whether it be professional, leisure or spectator involves a considerable amount of traveling to play and compete in different destinations and countries. Major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games, football championships and auto racing have become powerful tourism attractions in themselves— making a very positive contribution to the tourism image of the host destination. This session will use Monaco’s success story as a benchmark to show how its government has fostered effective partnership between sporting federations & associations and the tourism industry.

Both are powerful forces for development and promoting investment in infrastructure projects such as airports, roads, stadiums, sporting complexes, hotels and restaurants -projects that can be enjoyed by the local population, as well as visitors who come to use them. Once these infrastructures are in place, these two mutually beneficial industries of tourism and sport become the motor for sustainable economic growth, the creation of employment and generation of revenues. At the same time, they are activities that bring people together and contribute to greater understanding among cultures, greater tolerance and, ultimately, to world peace.

The ultimate goal of this Conference will be a White Paper for global circulation to all the Member States of the United Nations and the World Tourism Organization, the Members of the International Olympic Committee, leaders of the global tourism and sports industries, all major NGOs linked to poverty-alleviation, sports and tourism, and presentation in the mass media. This White Paper will point the way to putting the ideas for eliminating severe poverty into actual practice, presenting practical measures that can be implemented in the short-term and medium-term, to accomplish the above goals.

The conference is hosted by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, its Sustainable Tourism – Eliminating Poverty (ST-EP) Foundation, Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority, and the Association of International De la Press Sportive.

World Tourism Organization
Secretary General, Francesco Frangialli

ST-EP Foundation
Ambassador of Tourism & Sports,
Dho Young-shim

Association of International
de la Press Sportive
Gianni Merlo

Monaco Government Tourist & Convention Authority
Michel Bouquier

Monaco Conference Press Coordinator
Tracy Mattes

Monte Carlo Fairmont Hotel, September 9th, 2005

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Crystal Chandeliers

Something amazing happens when light and crystal interact. The light dances around the crystal, tripping from surface to surface, leaping around the angles. If you put lots of pieces of crystal together, then the effect is multiplied hundreds fold and if you add artificial light to the ambient, it's multiplied thousands fold - the whole thing comes alive, dances and captivates.

(PRWEB) September 2, 2005 -- Something amazing happens when light and crystal interact. The light dances around the crystal, tripping from surface to surface, leaping around the angles. If you put lots of pieces of crystal together, then the effect is multiplied hundreds fold and if you add artificial light to the ambient, it's multiplied thousands fold - the whole thing comes alive, dances and captivates.

It's little wonder then that the crowned heads of Europe where obsessed by the concept and the chandelier as we think of it in the twenty-first century was born. The first chandeliers (the word is derived from the French word for candle) were pretty basic constructions of wood. Usually, a cross would be made and either tallow or wax candles placed along the arms - they were used in churches and cathedrals to provide the light for the priests to read from their bibles and it's not certain just how far they go back.

Engravings and paintings from the low countries show basic chandeliers in use as far back as the thirteenth century - both in churches and in the homes of the aristocracy. It's difficult for us to visualise a world in which the only way to add light to that of the sun was from something on fire - be it just that, a fire in the middle of a room, or a candle but that's how things were until alternating current electricity and gas mantles were developed not that much over a hundred years ago. The wealthier churches and cathedrals developed the concept of the chandelier using rock quartz until fabricated crystal appeared from what is now Eastern Europe in the eighteenth century - it was the English glass manufacturers of the early nineteenth century who first produced the Lead Crystal that's been used for fine glassware including chandeliers, up to the present.

Now get yourself time warped back two hundred and fifty years and try to imagine the scene. You've been deposited in the Topkapi Palace in Constantinople (we know it as Istanbul today) or maybe the Palais de Versailles near Paris where the Kings of France had their homes before the revolution.

A great table is set for a banquet, perhaps to honor royalty visiting from a neighboring Kingdom. Above the table hangs a conglomeration of crystal and candles - the effect is stunning. All the aristocracy and the wealthy wanted to emulate royalty so, by the end of the nineteenth century, a chandelier had become a "must have" item of decor in the larger homes in Europe. Today, tourist visitors to Stately Homes in France, Italy, Spain and England stand gazing up in awe at the great decorated ceilings and the spectacular chandeliers hanging from them. In the twentieth century, the chandelier was brought up to date. The crystal was replaced by shaped metal reflectors and lamp holders - in the nineteen thirties, Art Deco chandeliers were highly sought after and in the nineteen sixties, it was "contemporary" designs people wanted.

Today, chandeliers have come down to earth - not in the literal sense though! Instead of the outrageous cost of crystal, cut glass is pressed into service and to replace the dangerous candles, electric light bulbs. The little bulbs are often shaped like candles to add a little "something" to the piece. Chandeliers aren't the preserve of crowned heads these days. They're made in all shapes and, most importantly sizes to fit into even the most modest of homes. Certainly there are magnificent crystal chandeliers in the homes of the movie stars and studio magnates around Hollywood and in the homes of the bankers and company heads in the rest of the country but chandeliers are accessible to ordinary Americans these days. Chandeliers are made all over the world too. Instead of coming from just Bohemia (Slovakia), Murano (Venice, Italy) or the South West of England, they can come from just about anywhere with an enormous variety of styles. A chandelier hanging from the ceiling in your dining room or nook will change its whole character - it will turn a very ordinary room or area into something with a personality of its own! Your guests will be enthralled and captivated by the effect - make yourself into a movie star by hanging a crystal chandelier in your home.

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Orphans International Worldwide Sets Up Fund to Help Flood Victims

Scholarships are now available for New Orleans professionals to assist children who have been orphaned by the 2004 tsunami, hurricanes and other floods.

New York (PRWEB) September 1, 2005 -- Orphans International (OI) Worldwide founder Jim Luce announced today the establishment of a fund to cover transport, room, board and stipend to New Orleans flood victim professionals who wish to volunteer for the next year assisting flood orphans in both Banda Aceh, Indonesia, and Gonaives, Haiti.

"I wish we were large enough to help New Orleans directly," states Luce. "We can however afford to offer a one-year opportunity to allow New Orleans refugee professionals a chance to reach out to those orphaned by the tsunami and hurricane floods of last year," Luce adds. Scholarships will be available to New Orleans professionals in various fields who wish to work with children who also lost everything to nature.

"We believe that by providing scholarships to flood victim professionals who have lost their homes and jobs, we will give them the opportunity to gain a special experience -- and a year's reprieve in re-building their lives while they help re-build the lives of children who have been through a similar tragedy," Luce says.

Those New Orleans professionals who wish to volunteer for one year in either Banda Aceh, Indonesia, or Gonaives, Haiti, should send their 500-word essay on their desire to help, along with their resume, to info(AT)oiww.org. Corporate and individual donors who wish to support this effort may write the same address for additional information; all contributions are tax-deductible.

Orphans International America has received bi-partisan support from leaders such as former president Bill Clinton, Mayor Mike Bloomberg, Sen. Chuck Schumer, and Sen. Hillary Clinton, as well as many New York City-based public officials. Orphans International is a non-partisan, interfaith organization incorporated in New York in 2002. Last month in Indonesia, the Acehenese Ministry of Social Affairs recognized Orphans International's work with tsunami orphans along with UNICEF and Save the Children.

OI's mission is "Raising Global Citizens" and their children remain in their native countries to become educated to their fullest potential and then help move their countries forward; they do not place children for adoption in America. Projects are running in both Sumatera and Sulawesi in Indonesia, and opening this month in Haiti. Projects in formation include Romania, Togo, the Philippines, Peru, Ghana, and Guyana. Future plans include working with AIDS orphans in both China and India. Each OI campus is working towards full programming for the orphaned children and the village community with classes in English, computer science, and a strong emphasis on the arts.

More detailed information is available on OI's website, oiww.org. The organization's monthly e-newsletter is available on-line and is best known for being up-beat and informative. Tax-deductible contributions to the OI Scholarship Fund for New Orleans may be sent to "Orphans International," earmarked "New Orleans," at 540 Main Street, Suite 418, N.Y., N.Y. 100044. Again, OI does not assist with adoption.

PRESS RELEASE CONTACT
Jim Luce, Founder
(212) 755-7285

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MobileDataforce® Announces PointSync® 2.0 for Win CE.NET, Enabling Rapid Creation and Deployment of Mobile Applications on Industrial Strength Handhelds

Win CE.NET version expands PointSync's reach into industrial grade handheld computer market.

Meridian, Idaho (PRWEB via MobilityNewswire) September 1, 2005 -- MobileDataforce®, the leading provider of rapid application development solutions for mobile environments (RADS-ME), announced today the launch of PointSync® 2.0 for Win CE.NET, a complete system for building and deploying advanced mobile applications on industrial grade mobile devices. With PointSync, organizations with or without in-house programmers can quickly and easily create customized mobile applications for field data collection, bar code reading, RFID and much more.

"The new support of Win CE.Net handhelds by MobileDataforce on their PointSync platform will be well received by our enterprise mobility customers," says Brent Felker, Americas vice president, Mobile Solutions, Psion Teklogix. "Win CE.Net is rapidly becoming the preferred handheld operating system in the enterprise sector, based on its tighter security features, smaller footprint, and reduced power needs. The full mobile application development and operations capabilities of the PointSync platform will help us serve the rapidly expanding market for mobile workforce applications in a wide variety of vertical market segments."

PointSync 2.0 now enables IT departments and systems integrators to rapidly develop mobile database applications that run on both Pocket PC and Win CE.NET devices. PointSync provides enterprises, government agencies and integrators the ability to rapidly develop and deploy mobility projects of all kinds. It is designed for use in a range of industries, such as environmental engineering, utilities, facilities management, field service, logistics, heavy construction and inventory control.

PointSync makes it faster and more affordable to go from concept to deployment with no programming experience required. While advanced application logic capabilities are available, PointSync enables anyone—regardless of technical knowledge—to rapidly build high-performance mobile applications with full two-way database synchronization from the mobile handheld computer to the enterprise.

"PointSync 2.0 for Win CE.NET expands MobileDataforce's leadership in the enterprise mobile software market by adding support for industrial grade handheld computers of all sizes and shapes that utilize Win CE.NET," says Kevin Benedict, CEO of MobileDataforce. "The ability to build one mobile application and have it work on many different hardware devices and platforms is an extremely compelling feature for IT departments and systems integrators."

About MobileDataforce
MobileDataforce is a global leader in the development of high performance software solutions for use on mobile handheld computers. Privately held, MobileDataforce was founded in 2000 and its software solutions are sold worldwide through direct and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels. MobileDataforce's software solutions are primarily targeted for the "hardhat" industries including engineering, utilities, facilities management, heavy construction, and inspection services. For more information, please visit our website at www.mobiledataforce.com.

Media Contact:
Kevin Doel
TalonPR, Inc.
Office 785-273-9660

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September 01, 2005

Las Ramblas Opens for Reservations

The ambitious mixed-use project includes plans for 11 buildings and offers a prime location in the Harmon corridor poised to become Las Vegas’ most sought-after address.

Las Vegas (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) September 1, 2005 -- The Related Group, in conjunction with Centra, After Midnight Company and George Clooney, is now taking reservations for their Las Ramblas development on Harmon Avenue between the Strip and the Hard Rock Hotel. The ambitious mixed-use project includes plans for 11 buildings and offers a prime location in the Harmon corridor poised to become Las Vegas’ most sought-after address.

The inspiration for the project is Barcelona’s Las Ramblas, a vibrant thoroughfare through the heart of the city where tourists and residents alike congregate for shopping, dining and endless nightlife. Reservations are now being taken for Phase One, which includes four buildings. Two side-by-side towers of residential units at the entrance to the development off of Harmon Avenue, tentatively named The Gateway, are included in Phase One as are two buildings of Condominium-Hotel units, one that will sit atop the casino and another just to the west of the casino.

Reservations for the residences at The Gateway will start at $30,000 for a one bedroom unit and two- and three-bedroom units requiring $40,000 and $50,000, respectively. Reservations for the Condominium-Hotel units will start at $25,000 for studios, $50,000 for one- and two-bedroom units and $100,000 for penthouse and bungalow units (pricing not yet available).

Las Ramblas is just the latest in a slew of projects announced for the Harmon corridor. The Hard Rock Hotel, which put Harmon on the map 10 years ago, is undertaking a massive construction project that will include residential units. The Las Ramblas site, where the Harbor Village apartments currently sit, lies immediately west of the Hard Rock Hotel closer to the Strip.

Just east of the site, Starwood Hotels has announced plans for a flagship W Hotel at the northeast corner of Harmon Avenue and Koval Lane. Scheduled for completion in 2008, the W will feature 3,000 hotel and residential units and more than 10 restaurants and nightclubs. Just one mile to the west, MGM MIRAGE’s Project City Center will add even more high rises to the burgeoning Harmon corridor.

Aside from up-and-coming neighbors, Las Ramblas offers a prime location only blocks from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and minutes from McCarran International Airport.

From lofts and penthouses to studios and urban villages, VegasVerticals.com communicates daily with properties in every segment of the market. Whether clients seek a condominium on the Strip, downtown, in the suburbs or even a "condotel," our team's extensive knowledge ensures our clients receive a comprehensive evaluation of their options.

And with VegasVerticals.com, clients can count on personalized service - the kind they would expect at this level of real estate. For more information on Las Ramblas or to reserve a unit or join the interest list, please contact us via PRWeb’s secure email portal. e-mail protected from spam bots

Scimone & Kuhl Team
Prudential Americana Group Realtors
www.VegasVerticals.com
www.VegasVerticals.com/lasRamblas.html

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Florida's Mold: In the Eye of the Hurricane

Tallahassee's building assessment and remediation stakeholder meeting puts Florida in the forefront of the national mold debate.

Tallahassee, Fla., August 30, 2005 -- The national mold storm's eye has moved over Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). At Governor Jeb Bush's request, a series of meetings by industry stakeholders are taking place with the goal of shaping the regulatory and legislative landscape for the assessment and remediation of mold.

Mold is a major global issue and has become a multi-billion dollar industry with repercussions in health, education, construction, legal, and real estate. Nationally, powerful lobbies have moved quickly to protect their interests, which have resulted in several state agencies enacting mold policies or legislation that have, in many cases, abandoned the consumer.

Florida has long been on the front lines of the mold battle. Hurricane Katrina, with its enormous devastation on a dozen states, will cause havoc for years to come as a result of the latent mold and bacteria that will not be professionally identified or remeidatied. Just last year, a single insurer had over 250,000 insurance mold claims filed. All of those claims were the result of water damage from hurricanes. A year later, many of those prior claims have resulted in legal action against contractors and others due to poor workmanship and lack of standards during the mold remediation processes. With the DBPR's latest actions, Florida is moving into the forefront of the national mold debate by actively engaging in addressing its regulatory shortcomings.

Ed Ziegler, Business Development Manager with Pure Air Control Services, Inc. attended last week's building assessment and remediation stakeholder meeting in Tallahassee. "Much of the "mold is gold" crowd has been operating under the radar of regulatory agencies within Florida's state boundaries as unlicensed contractors," said Mr. Ziegler. "These unmonitored operations have resulted in too many consumers and businesses being fleeced."

Florida's legislative past efforts have included two different mold bills. The various industry lobbies were in full tilt and heavily influenced both bills. The first bill in 2004 did not come to a vote before the legislative body. This year, the second attempt at a mold bill passed both the Florida House and Senate only to be vetoed by Governor Bush in June. The Governor felt the bill was too vague in some areas and would have an adverse effect by placing an unreasonable burden for reputable firms currently providing services to Floridians.

"The various industries that have a vested interest in the assessment and remediation of mold and/or indoor toxins are having a hard time finding common ground," said Alan Wozniak, President/CEO of Pure Air Control Services, Inc. "In the indoor environmental quaility (IEQ) industry's current state, professional experts have difficulty defining what IEQ is, what "mold" is, whether it's toxic, pathogenic or ubiquitous, what the health risks for occupancy exposure levels are, what is normal for bioaerosols, investigation and remediation protocols, procedures, clearance criteria, qualifications of personnel who provide these services, … and the list goes on."

Last week's meeting in Tallahassee focused on mold assessment. The Governor's special counsel, Kyle Mitchell and DBPR's CLIB Executive Director Tim Vaccarro moderated the meeting. The attendees were comprised of individuals from construction, contractor, environmental, legal, education, and special interest groups. Associations represented at the workshop included: American Industrial Hygiene Association, Indoor Air Quality Association, American Society for Safety, Environmental Solutions Association, among others. The more vocal inputs were provided by the diagnostic sciences and construction industries that are both pressing for "control" over mold issues.

Diagnostic sciences professionals are requesting more stringent qualifications for assessors and suggesting independent third-party testing for clearance of remediation projects. Their interests include broadening the issue beyond mold to other microbiological contaminants, which will recur if not addressed properly.

Construction industry pundits requested they be allowed to address mold issues within the scope of their trade. They contend the current problem has been exacerbated by unlicensed contractors and not by reputable, licensed contractors. It was suggested that qualifications of persons addressing mold issues should credit experience, and that special training should be prescribed to assist the trade professionals. They were opposed to the expansion of the issue beyond mold and believe that expansion beyond the current scope of mold as described in the most recent legislative bill would provoke another gubernatorial veto.

Most who attended the stakeholders meeting did agree that licensed contractors should address mold issues, and that persons managing mold projects should receive more education and training.

More meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks and a new legislative bill is slated to be introduced during the legislature's next session. The task before the Florida legislature, DBPR, Governor, and industry stakeholders is great. Nationally, federal and state legislative bodies and agencies are closely watching the developments in Florida.

About Pure Air Control Services:

Pure Air Control Services is interdisciplinary indoor environmental consulting firm providing IEQ consulting services to city, county, state and federal governments, school boards and the private sectors. They have an in-house American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) accredited environmental diagnostics laboratory providing environmental microbiology/microscopy services as well as building/HVAC system remediation services. Pure Air Control Services family of IEQ services includes: Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory (EDLab™) www.EDLab.org; Building Health Check www.BuildingHealthCheck.com; Building Remediation Sciences http://www.pureaircontrols.com/buildrem.html. Contact can be made at e-mail protected from spam bots; www.pureaircontrols.com; Phone 1-800-422-7873 ext 802.

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