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February 28, 2006

AmericInn International, LLC Hotel Chain Announces Franchise Opportunities in Texas

AmericInn International, LLC today announced new hotel franchising opportunities in Texas. Entrepreneurs are invited to review franchising agreements to become part of the AmericInn Lodging System, one of the nation’s fastest growing, mid-scale without food and beverage lodging chains.

Texas (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 28, 2006 -- AmericInn International, LLC (www.americinn.com) today announced new hotel franchising opportunities in Texas. Entrepreneurs are invited to review franchising agreements to become part of the AmericInn Lodging System, one of the nation’s fastest growing, mid-scale without food and beverage lodging chains.

The AmericInn Lodging System, known for its Quiet Nights, Rest Assured, was founded on the integrity of consistent, quiet and solid masonry construction. Popular with both business and leisure travelers, AmericInn hotels compete across the luxury-economy and mid-market segments and have franchises strategically located throughout the United States.

“Our research shows that Texas is a great location for AmericInn and the area can expect an economic boost from the new business and jobs that will be created,” said Jon D. Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Development. “We exceed our customers’ expectations by providing quality and consistency throughout the chain and are dedicated to providing the best lodging value for our guests.”

AmericInn is now designing its exteriors with a comfortable new look and designs that reflect the geographic area, architectural detail preference and individual taste of the franchisee.

New franchisees will become part of the dynamic AmericInn Lodging System, designed to maximize the success of the individual franchise.

Qualified franchise operators benefit from:
One-on-one Management Training
Marketing for a variety of national marketing programs including advertising, media relations and sales assistance
Chain-wide 800 number and Internet site for reservations
System-wide Supply and Design services team
Professional Hospitality Contract Management services
Quality Assurance Evaluations

AmericInn is one of the fastest growing upscale limited service lodging chains in the United States with 225 locations currently open or under development. Competing across the luxury-economy and mid-market segments, the brand’s success and savvy growth is due to the unique AmericInn product and market niche founded on the integrity of consistent, quiet and solid masonry construction. AmericInn is dedicated to the concept of growing a dynamic franchise lodging system designed to maximize the success of each franchisee while exceeding guest expectations by providing Quiet Nights, Rest Assured.

The AmericInn Lodging System is franchised by AmericInn International, LLC, a Minnesota-based company with headquarters in Chanhassen, MN. For franchise development information, contact Jon Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Development, at 952-294-5268.

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AmericInn International, LLC Hotel Chain Announces Franchise Opportunities in Illinois

AmericInn International, LLC (www.americinn.com) today announced new hotel franchising opportunities in Illinois. Entrepreneurs are invited to review franchising agreements to become part of the AmericInn Lodging System, one of the nation’s fastest growing, mid-scale without food and beverage lodging chains.

Illinois (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 28, 2006 -- AmericInn International, LLC (www.americinn.com) today announced new hotel franchising opportunities in Illinois. Entrepreneurs are invited to review franchising agreements to become part of the AmericInn Lodging System, one of the nation’s fastest growing, mid-scale without food and beverage lodging chains.

The AmericInn Lodging System, known for its Quiet Nights, Rest Assured, was founded on the integrity of consistent, quiet and solid masonry construction. Popular with both business and leisure travelers, AmericInn hotels compete across the luxury-economy and mid-market segments and have franchises strategically located throughout the United States.

“Our research shows that Illinois is a great location for AmericInn and the area can expect an economic boost from the new business and jobs that will be created,” said Jon D. Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Development. “We exceed our customers’ expectations by providing quality and consistency throughout the chain and are dedicated to providing the best lodging value for our guests.”

AmericInn is now designing its exteriors with a comfortable new look and designs that reflect the geographic area, architectural detail preference and individual taste of the franchisee.

New franchisees will become part of the dynamic AmericInn Lodging System, designed to maximize the success of the individual franchise.

Qualified franchise operators benefit from:
One-on-one Management Training
Marketing for a variety of national marketing programs including advertising, media relations and sales assistance
Chain-wide 800 number and Internet site for reservations
System-wide Supply and Design services team
Professional Hospitality Contract Management services
Quality Assurance Evaluations

AmericInn is one of the fastest growing upscale limited service lodging chains in the United States with 225 locations currently open or under development. Competing across the luxury-economy and mid-market segments, the brand’s success and savvy growth is due to the unique AmericInn product and market niche founded on the integrity of consistent, quiet and solid masonry construction. AmericInn is dedicated to the concept of growing a dynamic franchise lodging system designed to maximize the success of each franchisee while exceeding guest expectations by providing Quiet Nights, Rest Assured.

The AmericInn Lodging System is franchised by AmericInn International, LLC, a Minnesota-based company with headquarters in Chanhassen, MN. For franchise development information, contact Jon Kennedy, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Franchise Development, at 952-294-5268.

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Projection Screens, TV Mounts and Notebook Computer Re-Charge Security Carts Now Available Online at Newly Expanded WIUSA.com

Newly expanded WIUSA.com (www.wiusa.com) offers a comprehensive site of Projection Screens, TV Mounts and Notebook Computer Re-Charge Carts for the Architectural Specifier, Contractor and Facility Management.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 28, 2006 -- The newly expanded WIUSA.com is designed to assist in the selection of Projection Screens , TV Mounts , Notebook Computer Carts and TV / Monitor Carts to meet particular commercial requirements. Most of these products offer additional options found in the product overview and accessory pages. The WIUSA.com menu selection Projection Screens, Mounts & Carts offers over 35 linked Online Catalog pages for the visual communications customer and the interior design market. These products offer various mounting options including; concealed-in-the-ceiling, ceiling hung, wall mounts, new VESA mounts, flat panel mounts, laptop recharge carts and AV cart portability for commercial customers.

WIUSA.com is unique for two reasons. First, the linked product pages function as a resource library for architects and interior designers for product selection, budgeting and specification. This extensive library features the visual communication brands Da-Lite and Bretford. Second, as an authorized dealer this site offers online purchasing of Electric Projection Screens for recessed ceiling installation or electric and manual screens for wall mounting. TV Mounts are available for ceiling or wall mounting with tilt and swivel control features. Notebook Computer Carts are available to both secure laptops for storage and recharge at the same time. TV / Monitor Carts are offered with either shelves or a locked cabinet. Flat Panel / Plasma Mounts for ceiling or wall are also available to complete this offering of UL Listed products. Linked TV mount accessory pages include installation parts, such as VCR mounts, ceiling pipes, escutcheon ring, and wall and ceiling mount plates.

WIUSA.com Projection screens, TV mounts and AV carts are all offered in many sizes to meet the demands of business conference rooms, schools, church education buildings, training rooms and meeting facilities. The electric projection screens Cosmopolitan Electrol, Boardroom Electrol, Advantage Deluxe Electrol and many other screens offered come with standard features including black borders and preset adjustable limit switches to automatically stop the screen at the desired viewing level. Special electric projection screen features include a patented noise silencer, a motor oiled for life with automatic thermal overload cut-out and electric brake to prevent coasting. Screen viewing choices include Square, Video and HDTV formats. These linked pages also include a help page, Selecting the Right Screen. For full wall projection requirements Panel Graphic projection and illustration surface is also available.

WIUSA.com TV / Monitor Mounts offer Bretford Gibraltar Yoke or Shelf style mounts with heavy duty steel construction and black powder coated finish to blend with any décor. TV mount choices also include Quick Link series ceiling mount frame for ceiling grids and Quick Link wall mount frames. Universal Plasma and Flat Panel wall mounts are included in many sizes to accommodate the different size monitors or a TV. To determine the best mount for the ceiling or wall substrate a PDF download file offers additional technical information for that product. Our selection of Multi-Media carts include Monitor / Television carts as well as Laptop / Notebook computer storage / recharge carts. These carts are perfect for any Library, Classroom, Church, or Conference Area.

WIUSA.com products are used in commercial applications and multi-use facilities across the United States. A Da-Lite Boardroom electric projection screen in a showroom for product seminars to customers makes a real power point impact presentation, and the concealed-in-the ceiling installation adds to the interior design. A wall mounted manual projection screen offers both budget and use for training rooms or church educational classrooms. A Da-Lite or Bretford yoke style ceiling or wall mounted frame for a TV / Monitor can offer information, multimedia use or security for various facilities. Bretford computer laptop / notebook carts offer training and classrooms one place storage, re-charge ability and security to save time.

WIUSA.com is part of an extensive corporate site with links to its various interior and visual communication products such as Marker boards, Executive Conference Cabinets, Display Cases and Cork tack surfaces including Natural and Color Cork at www.curvcork.com and interior design products of wood veneer, wood wallcovering and tambour at www.curvwood.com.

The Company, established in 1979, is a national supplier to the interior design and construction market The Company is a sponsor of various interior design and finish associations. Curvwood and Panel Graphic are registered trademarks of Wallcovering Industries, Inc. For more information please contact us or visit us on the web at www.wiusa.com.

Contact Information:
Jack Sanford
WIUSA.com
PO Box 567949, Dallas, TX 75356
1346 Chemical Street, Dallas, TX 75207
Tel: 214.631.4655
Fax: 214.631.4654
CS: 800.527.9014

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Internet RFP Software Pioneer, WhyAbe.com, Provides Suppliers the Ability to Promote and Sell Products and Services Directly on the Web Site at No Cost

WhyAbe.com announced several new tools today, including the launch of a supplier selling portal, which allows registered suppliers to create sell listings for their products and services at no cost.

Willow Grove, PA (PRWEB) February 28, 2006 -- WhyAbe.com announced several new tools today, including the launch of a supplier selling portal, which allows registered suppliers to create sell listings for their products and services at no cost.

WhyAbe.com, the Free Commerce web tool, is listening to the requests of its user base and has developed a “Sell” feature for registered suppliers or buyers to sell their products, services and excess inventories. “Many of our users are telling us they have difficulty promoting their products and services globally, and cannot afford the marketing costs associated with maintaining multiple online site memberships and individual product catalogs” said Steve Belli, CEO for WhyAbe.com. In response, WhyAbe has developed and launched a completely free selling portal, which is integrated into the existing WhyAbe.com web site. This will allow the many registered suppliers to gain exposure to buyers for their offerings.

WhyAbe members now have the capability to list products or services that they want to sell or promote. By clicking the “Sell” option, members will be taken through a simple process that is similar to the existing RFP creation process. Once the category of the product or service is chosen, the user can enter text descriptions and upload pictures or attachments that they wish perspective buyers to see. When finished, a web page is automatically created for the listing. Buyers can make an offer to buy the product or service, as well as ask questions of the seller directly through the WhyAbe site. Sellers can manage all of their listings and interactions with buyers directly from their Dashboard.

In addition to the Seller’s portal, WhyAbe.com has rolled out a new feature in its supplier search. Registered users of the site can now search for suppliers, and automatically email them with questions or contact information through a single form. This free, easy to use tool allows buyers to send inquiries to multiple suppliers with a single click.

WhyAbe.com is an automated collaborative marketplace that can be used by any organization in any industry. WhyAbe allows buyers to post their specifications in a RFP / RFQ format and invite suppliers to provide quotes. Suppliers can make their goods and services available to a broader range of potential buyers and receive free trade leads. Registering and using the site is free.

Most e-sourcing platforms require a large ramp-up period and/or a large deployment budget. With these platforms, the cost of rollout can often mitigate any cost savings opportunities. WhyAbe is specifically designed to allow buyers (corporate and retail) to do more in less time, than conventional e-sourcing platforms. Buyers can easily monitor all of their activity through WhyAbe’s Dashboard feature which provides the history of all activity for all projects. This is especially important for companies that are trying to comply with Sarbanes Oxley.

Obtaining value from WhyAbe is instant. There is no software to install or PC’s to configure. A computer equipped with the latest version of Internet Explorer or Firefox (available free @ whyabe.com) provides immediate access to the comprehensive and user friendly tool. WhyAbe provides the tools necessary for procurement professionals as well as retail buyers to control costs, manage performance, ensure compliance and quickly deliver value. WhyAbe was designed so users would have a quick learning curve, and recognize the benefits of the RFP system immediately.

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

For additional information, contact:
William Dorn
WhyAbe.com
724 Fitzwatertown Road
Willow Grove, PA 19090
Phone: 267-913-6278

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Julien to Launch Premier Bathroom Suite; World-Renowned Designer Troy Adams Commissioned to Create The Julien Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design

Julien Home Refinements™, a perennial leader in stainless steel innovation and design, has teamed up with famed designer Troy Adams to create the “Julien Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design,” a breathtaking marriage between the sophisticated style and design of Troy Adams and the hand-crafted uniqueness and quality of Julien’s stainless steel. The initial elements of the suite are set to debut at the Pacific Design Center’s WESTWEEK 2006 showcase event on March 29th-30th. The program includes a special seminar by Troy Adams on March 29th, wherein Troy will discuss his FusionDesign™ philosophy and his current efforts towards feminizing stainless steel. Featured components from the suite include a freestanding-island vanity and wash area, a teakframed stainless steel soaking tub, a foot bath, Tansu step cabinet and an innovatively designed and concealed Toilet Bench.

(PRWEB) February 28, 2006 -- Julien’s artisan approach to design and Troy Adams’ innovative style result in a bathroom suite unlike any other. Troy Adams is internationally recognized for his FusionDesign signature touch, an inspirational style incorporating an Asian-based sensitivity to nature, a European-inspired sophistication and an American focus on functionality. This unique yet harmonious fusion of designs combined with Julien’s stainless steel creations produces a truly one-of-a-kind look.

Julien selected Adams for his inventive style and his ability to cater to the overall experience of an applied design. “I believe that in order to create an individualistic living environment, each space needs to take into account its surrounding elements,” says Adams, echoing the basis of his FusionDesign style. Julien is confident in Adams’ ability to usher Julien into the home spa and bathroom market, a space traditionally absent of most stainless steel design applications.

“The boundless capabilities of our custom production facilities spurred the foresight and confidence to capitalize on the bathroom market,” says Lloyd Leblanc, Director of Residential Division, Julien Home Refinements. “We are confident that Troy Adams can successfully apply his FusionDesign technique to broaden stainless steel’s applications, creating a softer, warmer look, perfect for a comfortable and welcoming bathroom suite.”

Celebrating 60 years, Julien continues to rise as an industry leader in stainless steel fabrication. Known for its high-quality professional grade commercial kitchen equipment and award-winning residential kitchen products collections, Julien is always confident in their ability to meet and surpass new challenges. Julien’s latest endeavour, the Julien Bathroom Suite by Troy Adams Design aims to further solidify their presence in the residential market as they continue to manufacture groundbreaking, hand-crafted stainless steel designs. For more information on Julien Home Refinements, please visit www.julien.ca or call 1.800.461.3377.

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Transportation Industry Finding Relief for Fuel Costs

Fuel costs affect every facet of life. The impact on our transportation industry has far reaching consequences.

(PRWEB) February 28, 2006 -- Fuel costs affect every facet of life. Farm machinery, trucks, boats, trains, school buses, etc., all consume fuel in order to provide food, transportation, and products for us. We, the end consumers ultimately end up paying for rising fuel costs by higher priced foods, clothing, housing, education, transportation, etc., as well as our own fuel.

The impact on our transportation industry has far reaching consequences. The American Trucking Association already “…deeply concerned about the impact of diesel price increases on the motor carrier industry and on our national economy…”, offers tips for saving on fuel as well as naming truck stops providing the cheapest fuels, etc.

Many school districts, desperately attempting to offset fuel costs while addressing the negative impact on children’s health from toxic exhaust emissions, are being forced to strip money from classrooms, trim bus routes, and eliminate field trips. Charging fees for bus services or requiring students to walk further distances to school are being seriously considered. Some districts in Arizona concerned about health to children’s vulnerable lungs, have begun a program encouraging bus drivers to turn buses off rather than idle.

According to the National Voice for the Marine Charter Industry, fuel prices are “cutting into the ‘already slim profit margins’ of the nation’s 40,000 charter boat operators….”

Like many consumers searching for fuel budget remedies, including owners of boats, buses, trucks, trains, and automobiles, myriads of fuel additives and/or fuel conditioners have been used and tested resulting in minimal or no noticeable difference in fuel savings, much less reduced emissions. Making matters worse, many left behind damaged engines and/or fuel systems.

One company searching for relief found it in a big way when they decided to test yet another fuel conditioner in their quest for emission reduction and fuel savings. Call Sign Magazine made the official announcement that Dial-A-Cab would be testing a fuel conditioner called the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3, promising to publish results in the October 2005 issue.

Call Sign Magazine October 2005 issue published results from all tests, resounding “…drivers say it works!” and they were still talking about it in their February 2006 issue. A further article was also published in the February 2006 issue of The Taxi Globe Newspaper, with interviews of the actual taxi drivers who tested the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3.

Ring SMS UBiee CEO and President, Dr. Michael U. Dolgoruky, not surprised by the fuel savings or emission reductions, stated, “Not only does it help performance, fuel consumption and emissions, but our experience shows that parts connected to the fuel, such as filters and injectors, etc., are also lasting much longer, also adding to the savings brought on by the Power Pill. In fact, the most recent documented report included a 45% savings within the boating industry.”

Originating at NASA and now manufactured under ISO 9001 Quality Assurance Program, exclusive marketing rights were secured by Ring SMS UBiee in three continents, and the PowerPill, aka, UBiee PowerPil Fe-3, resonates its relief for the transportation industry in fuel savings, maintenance savings, and emission reduction in 69 countries around the globe.

With record high fuel prices, a welcomed helping hand of relief for consumer budgets and the transportation industry resounds via a tested and proven environmentally friendly product known as the UBiee PowerPill Fe-3. Accompanied with a historically proven track record resulting in fuel savings and emission reduction, as well as maintenance savings and extended engine life, the future looks brighter.

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

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Cornwall Glass & Glazing Flying High with Kitemark Approval

A commitment to quality improvement by a family owned Cornish manufacturing business has been rewarded with the British Standards Kitemark approval. The prestigious Kitemark symbol of quality will be displayed on insulated glass units produced by Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd at their St Austell factory.

(PRWEB) February 28, 2006 -- A commitment to quality improvement by a family owned Cornish manufacturing business has been rewarded with the British Standards Kitemark approval. The prestigious Kitemark symbol of quality will be displayed on insulated glass units produced by Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd at their St Austell factory.

The £2million purpose built state-of-the-art factory was opened in 2004. Housing, within it’s 17,000 square feet, high-speed glass cutting equipment, a robotic sealed unit production line and the only glass toughening plant in Cornwall.

“We have invested substantial resources in order to achieve Kitemark status. It reflects our commitment to continually improving our products.” Said Mark Mitchell, managing director. “We are delighted to be producing the highest quality insulated glass units, that surpass all relevant standards, here in Cornwall.”

The business has successfully developed from its beginnings in 1998 and initial compliment of 11 staff. Its next ambitious project, the imminent opening of a new branch in Exeter, will see staffing levels reach 100.

To contact Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd call 01726 66325.

Notes to Editors:

1. EN 1279 is a new European standard for hermetically sealed glass units. The new standard introduces a series of new stringent tests that ensure only the most technologically advanced products will succeed. The new standard will be fully in force by May 2006 when all insulated glass units must be EN 1279 compliant.

2. Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd which operate a total of nine branches, seven in Cornwall and two in Devon.

3. During the first year of production Cornwall Glass & Glazing have used 1800 tonnes of glass, 30,000 production labour hours, half a million lineal metres of bendable spacer bars, 2,000 arising belts, 2,500 ‘Smash’ test pieces of glass and made 13,000 deliveries.

4. For more information contact Steven Michell on 01726 66325.

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Four Seasons Industries Tells the Truth about Vinyl Siding

Simply - Vinyl Siding has major Problems consumers need to know before they make a big mistake installing vinyl siding on their homes. We are experienced at chasing the leaks caused by these products.

The Vinyl Siding Industry has made claims and promises to the American public that are untrue. Companies that are actively involved in the detection and repair of leaking issues, mold remediation, and structural repair of rotting wood know all to well the effects that these products have on residential dwellings. These products have caused a great deal of damage and the companies selling and installing them are for the most part, transients that never realize the impact they have on the health of the buildings and the occupants of them.

Vinyl siding is a quick fix and a low budget solution that proves itself not to be a solution at all. The products have generated much income in the remodeling and home building industries and many operators are still advocating its use. Four Seasons Industries has a different perspective. We believe we should educate the American consumer as they deserve better than they have been offered by many of our competitors. Please read the page entitled:

“The Plastic Man is Worse than the Tin Man.” The link is attached to this press release.

The Truth About Vinyl Siding - The Plastic Man is worse than the Tin Man.
Vinyl Siding Leaks.
Vinyl Siding only lasts about 10 years.
Vinyl Siding Cracks.
Vinyl Siding is highly combustible.
Vinyl Siding Melts.
Visit our website for more information.
House Wraps make situations worse.

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February 27, 2006

TruckChamp.com Launches Newly Redesigned Site for Greater Customer Reach with Expedient, Friendly Service

TruckChamp.com realizes that today’s automotive consumer has dozens of options available when it comes to purchasing SUV and pick up truck accessories, such as the increasingly popular truck tonneau cover. With its newly redesigned, user-friendly website, TruckChamp.com is prepared to go the distance in the competitive e-commerce world.

(PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- TruckChamp.com is in it for the long haul! Having served the greater Chicagoland area for well over 30 years, this innovative company is firmly established in the world of aftermarket pick up truck accessories and automotive parts. Now, with its newly redesigned, customer-friendly website, TruckChamp.com is poised to extend its commercial reach even further. Customers can expect the same superior value, family atmosphere, and excellent service, with the added benefit of an easy-access online storefront. “Our full-time staff constantly updates the site with the latest specials and new products,” said co-owner Lou Kovach. “Personal assistance is just a phone call away for anyone seeking that direct communication.”

The newly renovated TruckChamp.com site has everything customers need to make their trucks go faster and perform better, looking sharp all the while. Whether the goal is to make vehicles more functional, more attractive, or both, it’s effortless and affordable at TruckChamp.com. Today’s savvy customer realizes that aftermarket pick up truck accessories are the best way to augment appearance while increasing resale value. Some parts even reduce operational expenses, such as the truck tonneau cover, which increases gas mileage by reducing tailgate drag.

Because the company buys in bulk from wholesalers, TruckChamp.com passes the savings on to the customer. “Our years in the business have meant building strong relationships with manufacturers who are industry leaders that have earned their reputation for excellence, often with more than 30 years experience,” said co-owner Doug Pientok. “Our history with these manufacturers has taught us which ones to buy from, which to avoid, and who can offer the best quality product at the most reasonable price.”

TruckChamp.com carries the most cost-effective, unique and stylish accessories to accent and personalize any car, truck or SUV, no matter what the make or model: Toyota, Chevy, Nissan, Ford, Lincoln, and GMC are all fully represented. Whether customers need a Nissan custom grille or a Chevy truck tonneau cover, they’ll find it at TruckChamp.com, along with a comprehensive selection of truck step bars, nurf bars, billet grills, hitch bike racks, window visors, truck bed rails, grill and brush guards, tube steps, truck hitches, bug shields, hood protectors, universal fender flares, hitch mounted cargo carriers and cargo nets. See firsthand why they’re known as “the Cadillac of trucking accessories.” Visit TruckChamp.com today.

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New Home Improvement Podcast Offers Tips to Consumers in a Convenient Format

Savvy consumers can listen to the Uncle Bobs Tips podcast to learn how to save time and money on their home improvement projects.

(PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- Homeowners interested in learning about home improvement issues now have the option to listen to, not just read about, home repair and do-it-yourself projects when they tune into the new Uncle Bobs Tips podcast.

Savvy consumers who are looking for useful and economical ways to beautify their homes (and increase their value) will find the Uncle Bobs Tips podcast an excellent resource. UncleBobsTips.com provides objective and practical home improvement advice in an easy-to-understand format.

People "on the go" who have no time to sit and read in front of their computer screens will enjoy having the ability to listen to home improvement tips while they commute, travel or even while they do household chores.

Consumers unfamiliar with the term "podcasting" should just think of a podcast as a radio show "on demand". For the more technical-minded: podcasts are files of audio content delivered over the Internet primarily via RSS syndication; allowing subscribers to sign up for automatic file delivery to their computers, and often to their mobile devices. The Uncle Bobs Tips pod cast allows individuals to listen online or offline, whenever and wherever they find it most convenient.

Bob Williams, home repair expert and author, is very excited about the new podcast series, which makes it possible for him to share his home improvement knowledge with a much larger audience. Nicknamed "Uncle Bob" by his friends, he was delighted by the enthusiastic response of his podcast listeners. "They find that it helps them brainstorm ways to improve their homes. There’s a difference when you 'hear' it. People find that the information becomes more real, and it inspires their creativity. They’re coming up with new ideas that didn’t occur to them when reading the articles," Bob explains.

About UncleBobsTips.com
UncleBobsTips.com is a free online resource offering objective and practical advice to help all consumers save time and money on their home improvement projects. Uncle Bob, home improvement expert and writer, tackles everyday home renovation, remodeling and do-it-yourself projects. From kitchen design and money saving tips to home product purchasing decisions, get expert advice at your convenience. http://www.unclebobstips.com/

February 2006 is Podcast Month at PRWeb. This press release distributed by PRWeb, the Online Visibility Company.

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Knobs, Hinges and More is Proud to Introduce Objects by Tracy Glover Studios and Michael Healy Designs

www.KnobsHingesandMore.com is proud to announce the addition of Tracy Glover hand blown cabinet hardware and lighting and Michael Healy finely crafted door knockers.

Southold, NY (PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- www.KnobsHingesandMore.com is happy to offer Objects of Art by Tracy Glover Studios.The ageless art of glass blowing is being energized by artisan Tracy Glover, who breathes new life into the medium with innovative talent, studied skill and a healthy reverence for tradition.

The Rhode Island-based glass blower is the designer and creator of the Tracy Glover Collection - an elegant family of handcrafted table lamps, floor lamps and vases. A study in understatement, Ms. Glover's creations speak to any décor.

Ms. Glover employs Venetian glass techniques, choosing glass with vivid, ultra-rich colors like aurora, plum, celery, tourmaline and steel blue. These striking hues take on a new dimension of vibrancy when combined with neutrals. This drama of contrast is one of Ms. Glover's signatures.

Each lamp and vase ordered is individually produced at the artist's industrial studio. Mass production does not exist. The glass blowing process begins only when an order is placed, not a second sooner, promising the buyer a one-of-a-kind result.

Subtle variations in pattern and color are a natural occurrence in the process. Therefore, the artist recommends ordering pairs of lamps at the same time, to ensure a good match.

With a degree from the prestigious Rhode Island School of Design, Tracy Glover's path has taken her across the world. From Manhattan to Murano, Italy, this bold innovator has patiently crafted her signature elegance. It is her honor to have been selected as the first female glassblower at Val Saint Lambert Crystal factory in Belgium, a revered facility nestled in a 14th century convent.

A world away, both literally and figuratively, her creations have appeared on The White House Christmas tree, and have a permanent place at The Clinton Library in Little Rock and the Detroit Institute of Art in Michigan. Ms. Glover's lamps are sprinkled like jewels in the Spa Tower Corridor and the Baccarat Room at the famed Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.

We are also happy to offer Michael Healy Designs finely sculptured door knockers and door bell ringers.Michael Healy studied metal sculpture at the University of Notre Dame where he learned century-old bronze casting techniques which became the foundation for his artistic expression. Michael's artistic style is very identifiable. He is known for his ability to skillfully combine quality materials into sculptural, yet functional forms. He is particularly noted for his talent for turning an everyday object into a unique work of art. His most recognizable works are this series of unusual Door Knockers and Doorbell Ringers. Michael Healy has prolifically sculpted over one hundred door sculptures. His door sculptures depict interests such as gardening, cooking, outdoor life, the Southwest, horse-back riding and the seashore.

To ensure consistently high quality at all stages of the metal casting process, Michael Healy works from his own foundry in Rhode Island. Michael is assisted by a select group of talented artisans who handcraft each Door Knocker or Doorbell Ringer. This personal attention to detail guarantees that every door sculpture is truly special. Michael Healy signs each of his Door Knockers confirming its authenticity and quality craftsmanship.

A New Twist . . . A Classic Look In the world of decorative hardware, small changes go a long way. Putting new pulls on kitchen cabinets or new knobs on dresser drawers is the easiest way to alter the entire look of a room. With his new line of hardware, award-winning designer Lewis Dolin brings a world of experience – and a fresh look – to the decorative hardware market. Dolin's distinct interior designs and tabletop accessories have been featured in a wide variety of national and international publications, including the New York Times, Interior Design ,Food & Wine and The Home by Susan Szenasy. His entry into the decorative hardware market is marked by the same simplicity of design and clean forms that have gained him a reputation as an original, talented designer.

Bin pulls take a dramatic new look with the Glass Bin Pull Series and complementary Mushroom Knobs. Both the Bar and Barrel Series are simple geometric forms with a great deal of versatility in their application. The Acorn Glass Series is an elegant turn on a natural form. And the Ceramic Series – King, Queen, Pawn, and Bishop – brings a clever, new twist to a classic look. A door has to have hinges and a means of opening and closing. Add some dash to the required hardware by making decisions about their look and feel. Choose the warmth of brass or the strength of a black finish. At the front door, decide to dress up the doorbell by choosing hardware that adds definitive character. Decide not to have a doorbell, but select a stylish door knocker instead. Make the front door the first statement you make for your home. Make your inner doors confirm the statement.Whether adding a ceramic knob or a gecko cabinet pull; a glass drawer pull or brass hinges to your kitchen cabinets, the warmest room in the house takes on the cozy, homey feeling that is its nature.

It’s all about the details, the personalization and ownership that comes with the details, that makes enhancing a kitchen something of an adventure … and fun.Floor registers frequently come with memories of growing up. Of home, or of grandma’s and grandpa’s house. And it’s impossible to think of those memories without warmth – literally. Recreate those memories with a register cover reminiscent of those days, and make the warmth in your house match the warmth of your childhoodWhen it comes to beautifying your home, we take nothing for granted. Knobs, Hinges & More only carries the finest quality, most unique, and most beautiful fixtures for your home--and offers them at the lowest possible prices.KnobsHingesandMore.com carries the following manufacturers: Anne at Home, Architect and Heroes, Atlas Homewares, Colombo Designs, East of Eden, Emenee Products, Bouvet Hardware, Classic Brass, Deltana,Lews' Hardware, Megna Hot Glass, Michael Aram, MNG Designer Hardware, Modern Objects, North River Mint, Premier Hardware Designs, Perrin & Rowe,Providence Artworks, Pullware, Rohl,River Ridge, Rosalie Sherman, Samuel Heath, Susan Goldstick,TE-MA,Top Knobs, Umbra, Von Morris, Waterwood, Whitehaus Collection, Wood Ventures ,Blanco,Tracy Glover Studios,Michael Healy Designs and many more.www.KnobsHingesandMore.com is a female owned and operated E-commerce business.

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Internet Video: Latino Power Politics and Immigration

What role does the Catholic Church play in Latino power politics and the illegal immigration issue? These are some of questions addressed in an nine (9) minute Internet Video comprised of video clips from Full Disclosure™ interviews with Dr.Fernando Guerra of Loyola Marymount University and California Senator Dick Mountjoy (ret). This video is available for viewing free “on demand” 24/7 at the URL: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/411-412_Mountjoy.htm as a public service of the Full Disclosure Network™.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- What role does the Catholic Church play in Latino power politics and the illegal immigration issue? These are some of the questions addressed in an nine (9) minute Internet Video comprised of video clips from Full Disclosure™ interviews with Dr.Fernando Guerra of Loyola Marymount University and California Senator Dick Mountjoy (ret). This video is available for viewing free “on demand” 24/7 at the URL: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/411-412_Mountjoy.htm as a public service of the Full Disclosure Network™.

When asked about Latino power politics and the Catholic Church, Loyola Marymount University’s Fernando Guerra said “the Cardinal feels a responsibility, as do most of the Church hierarchy, that they have to educate their parishioners on what they believe are important issues” and he went on to say that while the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese, never directly spent money in the campaign against Proposition 187 (1994) they do utilize their resources to try to mobilize Catholics in general and Latinos specifically.

Senator Mountjoy points out the special interests of the U. S. banking industry and how they and the Mexican economy are benefiting from illegal immigration to the United States. Also appearing in this video are Nativo Lopez of the Mexican American Political Association (MAPA) and Xavier Reyes of CHIRLA who explain why they believe it is important to issue drivers licenses to illegal immigrants.

Former State Senator Dick Mountjoy, the author of the Save Our License Constitutional Amendment initiative, generally disagreed with Guerra. “I don’t believe the Catholic Church is going to mobilize thousands of people and have them believe that we ought to let people flood in here from around the world illegally.” “This is a matter of their pocketbook. This is a matter of survival, a matter of competing with those illegally here for jobs.” Mountjoy said.

Included in this presentation hosted by Full Disclosure™ Emmy Award winning producer/host Leslie Dutton is Senator Mountjoy's reaction to statements made by Dr. Fernando Guerra who serves as Director of the Center for the Studies of Los Angeles at Loyola Marymount University. Full Disclosure™ interviews have documented the frustration and confusion of government officials and public agencies over conflicting local and federal policies impacting illegal immigrants.

Over the past thirteen years Full Disclosure™ programs have been billed as “the news behind the news” and are featured on 43 cable systems and the Internet at http://www.fulldisclosure.net/. The programs have explored police policies, politics, corruption and reform, interviewing all the LAPD Chiefs from Ed Davis to William Bratton as well as the Southern California County Sheriffs and most U.S. Attorneys General and Special Prosecutors involved in Presidential investigations. Cable channels are listed by community and air times on the website. In 2002 the program was presented with a public affairs EMMY Award for the series “L. A.’s War Against Terrorism”.

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Fireplace Mantels and Original Fireplace Designs Invoke the Old-World Elegance of Italian Custom Stone

Fireplace Mantels made of Scagliola and Original Fireplace Designs from Award Winning Designer Thierry Francois of Stone Age Designs provide a Contemporary Renaissance Look to the Home and the Elegance of Italian Custom Stone. While some Designers are Mining Paris for Antiques, Francois is Turning to the Elegance of Contemporary Scagliola Stone Fireplace Mantels, Custom Stone Fireplace Mantels, and Cast Stone Fireplace Mantels to Create the Contemporary Designs of Today that have the Look of the Renaissance, and Francois is Using the same Scagliola Created by 15th Century Italians Monks.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February, 27, 2006 –- Fireplace mantels and original fireplace designs are produced using Scagliola by award winning Designer Thierry Francois. Custom stone fireplace mantels invoke a contemporary Renaissance look to the home with the elegance of Italian Custom Stone. While some designers are mining Paris for antiques, Francois is turning to the elegance of contemporary Scagliola Stone fireplace mantels, custom stone fireplace mantels, and cast stone fireplace mantels to create the contemporary designs of today that have the look of the Renaissance, and Francois is using the same Scagliola created by 15th Century Italian Monks.

Thierry Francois is also developing Scagliola custom stone kitchen hoods as well as cast stone accents for exteriors, interiors, as well as arches, columns, pedestals, staircases, and even Scagliola waterfalls for the home that all bring home the warmth of the Italian Renaissance.

Today, those searching for the Contemporary Renaissance feel and elegance of Scagliola are finding Stone Age Designs on the Internet at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/ and at showrooms in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Winter Park, Florida.

Visitors from across the U.S. have only to “mine” from their computer to visit the Online Showroom. See fireplace mantels like the “Toulouse” and cast stone fireplace mantels like the Marie Antoinette http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/mantels/marieantoinette.html
The Scagliola Stone Collection by Thierry Francois may also include a custom fireplace design that is created just for you and your home, or office.

There is an explosion of interest in Scagliola, and Stone Age Designs is most often asked, "What is Scagliola?" Scagliola, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/scagliola.html dates back to the 15th Century when it was first created by Italian Monks near the Italian city of Capri. Creating Scagliola Stone is a technique of blending and inlaying marble powders and pigments producing a marble-like surface that resembles a painting while the designs can range from classic to modern.

Thierry Francois has developed his own “secret recipe” for Scagliola, and that “secret Scagliola recipe” is coveted by the industry. The Scagliola Stone of Stone Age Designs separates our Scagliola from all the other manufacturers, and, “I know my recipe,” says Francois, “I spent years in researching how to combine the gypsum, granite, limestone, and travertine into our own, unique blend.”

“Our technique allows us the flexibility to hand-carve our Scagliola for very special projects, and our exclusive technique provides a sense of old-world elegance because it layered which gives it the look of authentic custom stone.”

“We have so much artistic freedom today,” says Francois because “we can create what we see in the mind’s eye with the molds we create or from the designs of the past. We can also work from CAD drawings to create one-of-kind pieces in our own precious Scagliola Stone.”

The creation of Scagliola Stone Fireplace mantels, stove hoods ad accents is a precise system of blending and layering that is a highly guarded secret process. This combination is beautiful because it can be also be polished to produce custom stone fireplace mantels as well as custom stone kitchen hoods, and cast stone kitchen hoods that are not nearly as costly as hand-carved stone.

The Scagliola of Stone Age Designs is easy to use, and easy to install in the home, or in the office, and the design possibilities are limited only to the imagination. Stone Age Designs’ Scagliola has the look and feel of hand-carved quarry stones and the elegance of the Italian Renaissance.

Visit Stone Age Designs at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/ and see the beautiful Scagliola Stone Collection of Thierry Francois, and you will find a one of a kind Showcase for Stone Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds, Stone Kitchen Hoods, Stone Stove Hoods, Stone Accents, Arches, Columns, Pedestals, and Statues. Architects, both Commercial and Residential, are even moving to Stone Age Designs’ Scagliola for Stone Fountains, Moldings, Arches, even Spiral Staircases, Lion Heads, and Waterfalls.

About Stone Age Designs:
Since 1997, Stone Age Designs own Scagliola Stone Collection by Thierry Francois has been Showcased around the world as the company crafts antique-looking Scagliola Stone Fireplace Mantels, Scagliola Stone Kitchen Hoods, and architectural details. Their secret mixture of crushed marble, limestone, and travertine is becoming the market leader in Scagliola, or “Scaglia” which was originally manufactured by Italian Monks in the 17th Century.

Contact:
Bruno Francois
Stone Age Designs
1020 Huff Road
Atlanta, Georgia
404.350.3333 – Extension 4
F. 404.355.4570
http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/

Dick Iannella and Kathleen Gorden
Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
http://www.azhttp.com/
480-998-0246

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Home Improvement Website Puts One-To-One Spin on Online Lead Generation for Local Contractors

A new home improvement directory seeks to take the frustration an inefficiency out of online estimate requests and lead generation in the home improvement industry by matching home improvement contractors and homeowners through one-to-one estimate requests.

Baltimore, Maryland (PRWEB) February 27, 2006 -- Leveraging the internet for lead-generation in the home improvement and repair industry is nothing new - as a number of national firms have been doing it for several years. Yet All Around the Home seeks to take a different approach. They believe the leads their website generates for its clients are much higher quality because each lead is only sent to one contractor.

The industry standard is to take one lead and sell it several firms - usually firms that operate in the same region and thus are competitors of one another. All Around the Home believes their business model of bringing contractors and homeowners together and eliminating any pushy sales edge will create greater satisfaction for both parties.

Co-Founder Ryan Corey found that the current market for internet lead generation in the home service industry was poorly operated, being lead by a handful of internet companies that generate leads through their websites and then sell the same lead to multiple contractors. No matter if the lead is a simple plumbing job, electrical installation or a major kitchen remodeling project, the homeowner's personal information gets sent to several contractors who must then outsell their opponent who also received the same lead.

For the home improvement contractors, All Around the Home's one-to-one matching of leads is attractive because it produces a higher quality lead that is more likely to translate into a sale. For the homeowners using the site, the one-to-one model means they can control who receives their contact information, rather than having to provide their information on blind faith to any firm the website chooses. With the All Around the Home model, homeowners browse and review an individual firm before requesting an estimate for their project.

Ryan Corey realized the current market’s flaws when he turned in a lead several months ago to one of the largest names in the online lead generation industry. The following several days Mr. Corey was flooded by pushy sales calls from competing contractors. The calls became less frequent after about one week, but for the next several months they occasionally reappeared.

“I realized at that point that there would have been a better way for me to find a suitable contractor, as well as a better way for contractors to approach me. I wanted to find a reputable contractor, but what I found was a hassle.” said Mr. Corey.

He then proceeded to do something about it by developing the All Around the Home business model and website, which is located at http://www.allaroundthehome.com. The site currently focuses on matching homeowners and contractors in Maryland, Virginia and Washington DC - the region where Mr. Corey and the firm's two other co-founders live.

All Around The Home places the choice in the hands of the homeowner seeking the service by listing descriptions of the companies that service their region and specific need. The resident then requests to be contacted by whichever contractor they are most impressed with. The contractor can then approach the service seeker with a more consultative angle as opposed to a heavy sales pitch, knowing that the homeowner has already specifically selected their firm by name.

Mr. Corey believes that through this new approach, the homeowner will be much more pleased with the process because of the reduced pressure and fewer hard sales pitches, while the contractor will be satisfied because of a greater return on their marketing investment. All Around the Home charges contractors only for actual leads they receive, with no flat monthly cost or setup fee.

All Around The Home's owners live in the Maryland, Virginia, DC metro area. Their business model currently serves homeowners and home improvement contractors in the Mid-Atlantic region by matching the two parties through a one-to-one estimate request service. Current home service categories featured include: Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC); Plumbing; Electrical; Basement Waterproofing; Kitchen Remodeling; Painting; Roofing; Landscaping and Cleaning Services (among others). Interested contractors can sign up to begin receiving leads or request more information through the firm's website at http://www.allaroundthehome.com, or by contacting the firm via using their online contact form at http://www.allaroundthehome.com/contact.asp.

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February 26, 2006

HomeAire Acquires U.S. Distribution Rights to Duo Vac Central Vacuum Systems

The teaming of HomeAire, a manufacturer and distributor of leading products and services for improving indoor air quality, and Duo Vac brings to the U.S. marketplace nationwide distribution of the world’s leading, highest quality vacuum systems.

Ward Hill, MA (PRWEB) February 26, 2006 -- Massachusetts-based HomeAire recently announced that the company has acquired U.S. distribution rights to the highly regarded Duo Vac Central Vacuum Systems. Manufactured in Canada, Duo Vac’s award-winning vacuum systems are sold worldwide, but until recently they have had limited availability in the U.S.

HomeAire, a division of Spruce Environmental Technologies Inc., offers to professionals products and solutions that are designed to address a variety of indoor air quality needs, including dampness control, air filtration, radon reduction, and targeted and general ventilation.

According to David Hill, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Spruce and its divisions, “For some time, HomeAire has been evaluating central vacuum products, seeking a manufacturer with a similar commitment to quality and service. When we talked with Duo Vac executives and reviewed their systems, we knew we had found the right match.”

Patrice Lévesque, Duo Vac’s Sales Marketing Manager, N.A., adds, “We have a strong corporate commitment to remain a business which is committed, responsible, honest and reputable. We work hard every day to understand, anticipate and satisfy the needs and expectations of the consumer, and we continually innovate and upgrade our central vacuum systems to make them ‘Simply more convenient’.”

Duo Vac has received Montreal’s "Consumer's Choice" award for central vacuum cleaners for ten years in a row. Consumers and professionals throughout the world recognize that Duo Vac Central Vacuum Systems offer:
- A combination of the exclusive, high-performance DuoFibre QuickFiltration System, a specially designed dust collector which creates a cyclonic air movement, and the most powerful motors in the industry (made by AMETEK Lamb Electric) makes Duo Vac central vacuum systems leaders in power.
- All metal construction (aluminum and/or steel) to dissipate heat and extend the system’s durability.
- Four different models to meet every customer’s needs and budget. The Silentium model is one of the world’s quietest central vacuum systems, the result of unique cutting-edge technology that lowers the decibel level without sacrificing the power. The other models are the Signature featuring a brushed aluminum finish; the sturdy steel Symphonia; and the compact, cost-effective Simplici-T.

HomeAire will be introducing the Duo Vac Central Vacuum Systems at the VDTA/SDTA Convention in Las Vegas from February 28 to March 4, 2006. “This is the first step in our plan for offering this outstanding product line. HomeAire intends to once again provide easy access to one of the best central vacuum systems lines in the industry,” says Mr. Hill.

Contact:
Andrew Porter, Director of Sales
HomeAire
888-588-6880
www.homeaire.com

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Amerimax Building Products, Inc. Offers New Screen Room Extrusion Products

Amerimax Building Products, Inc. has added new screen room extrusions to the established and extensive line of Alumawood™ Shade Structures.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) February 25, 2006 -- Amerimax Building Products, Inc. has added new screen room extrusions to the established and extensive line of Alumawood™ Shade Structures. The new screen room extrusions are available in all standard Alumawood™ colors: White, Sonora Beige, Mojave Tan, Desert Sand and Adobe.

The heavy aluminum extrusions are used in the framing of outdoor screen rooms and work well with full screen rooms as well as those that include a knee wall. They are offered in Corner Posts, Spline Jambs, U-Channels and H-Channels. Each of these extrusions can easily be incorporated with various roof types and will help you create your own beautiful outdoor living space.
Ron Wilson, Amerimax's Patio Products Assistant Sales Manager says “Our goal is to continue to introduce new products into the patio cover market. We aim to become your one-stop resource for all your patio needs.”
Visit the Amerimax Building Products website at http://www.amerimaxbp.com to submit a quote and to get more information on Amerimax Shade Structures.

Amerimax has a rich and proud history built on customer service and industry innovation. With manufacturing expertise originating back to the early 1950's, Amerimax has been providing original equipment manufacturers, contractors and distributors with a multitude of creative product solutions. Today, Amerimax Building Products serves the entire U.S. with a wide range of product solutions. With 15 locations strategically located across the country, Amerimax can meet production demands on a timely basis wherever you do business.

To find out about Amerimax open lattice and solid roof patio covers, awnings, carports, and much more, contact Amerimax Building Products, Inc.

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Safestyle UK is FENSA Perfect For Second Successive Year

Safestyle UK achieved a 100% building regulations pass record by FENSA.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- For the second successive year, Safestyle UK (http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk/), the key retail subsidiary of Style Group UK Limited, the country's largest independent replacement window and door company, has been awarded a 100% Building Regulations pass record by the Government approved Fenestration Self- Assessment Scheme (FENSA) for its installations.

This latest accolade not only emphasises the continuous and impressive growth of the high profile retail company, Safestyle UK but also reflects strongly on the high quality of its products and its installation teams throughout the United Kingdom.

The FENSA scheme has been set up by the Glass and Glazing Federation with Government approval to ensure the industry complies with all relevant Building Regulations requiring all installations of windows and doors to meet demanding thermal performance standards. All homeowners who have windows and doors replaced must ensure they either get a certificate from their Local Authority Building Control or have the work completed by a FENSA-registered company such as the Style Group's Safestyle UK subsidiary.

To ensure the installations meet and maintain the standards set out, samples of the work of every installer are inspected regularly and at random by FENSA who then issue the appropriate certification, which is particularly important to householders if and when properties are sold on. Areas covered include correct and approved use of fire exits, disabled access, safety glass, strict thermal standards, ventilation and no worsening of the functional requirement of the property.
Style Group's Chief Executive, John Ross, explained: "We are all very proud of achieving the perfect result from FENSA inspections for a second successive year because it undoubtedly reflects our ability to continually produce only the highest quality window and door systems backed up by installation teams who, we believe, are the very best in the industry. It also clearly underlines our determination to continue the development of our unbeatable customer care and service record."

Andy Clegg, the Head of Survey and FENSA Co-ordinator at Safestyle UK, added: "This is a fantastic achievement when you consider that for the second year in succession we have come through with a 100 per cent pass rate on all installations inspected despite the very demanding criteria set by FENSA and the Government.

"Our success is down to the skill and enthusiasm shown by all, from sales to installation. They are now preparing to increase their efforts even further to ensure that a hat-trick of inspections is achieved in the coming year."

About Style Group UK:

The STYLE GROUP UK is the largest independent manufacturer, supplier and retailer of uPVC windows and doors in the United Kingdom. Since its inception in 1992 the Group has continued to expand and now has 40 branches across the country from the South West to the North East serviced by a large in-house transport fleet. It ranks as one of Yorkshire's fastest growing companies according to a recent Business Insider Top 500 companies survey published in July 2005, rising from 129th to 88th.

The Group incorporates three specialist subsidiaries catering for manufacture, trade supply and retail as follows:-

WINDOWSTYLE UK is the manufacturing arm and its state-of-the-art factory in Wombwell, near Barnsley, South Yorkshire produces up to 10,000 quality assured frames per week. It is also the area's largest single employer.

TRADESTYLE UK (http://www.tradestyle.biz) was established in 2002 and supplies exclusively to non-fabricating retailers and installers. It has its own manufacturing facility and has seen demand for its products at a genuine trade price soar way beyond expectations.

SAFESTYLE UK (http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk) is the best known name within the Group. It is synonymous with quality and affordability and installs domestic window and door frames valuing in excess of £2 million every week. It is renowned for its memorable, celebrity-fronted television and radio advertising campaigns featuring its value-for-money offers.

For further information please contact:
Ashley Metcalfe
CHS Ltd
+44 1132 362000

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Cork Flooring has Environmental, Health Benefits

But quality important, distributor advises. Evora cork is quality leader.

Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- The world’s leading online wholesaler of building materials recommends that environmentally minded consumers of flooring materials investigate the benefits of cork flooring. BuildDirect also advises that cork quality should be a prime consideration in choosing a cork floor.

“Evora cork flooring is an ideal choice with its 25-year structural warranty, a tradition of manufacturing excellence, and the highest grade of natural cork,” said BuildDirect Executive Vice President of Sales, Robert Banks.

Evora cork is harvested in Portugal, the heartland of the world’s cork industry, where sustainable forest practices protect the cork oak trees. In fact, cork bark is harvested only from mature trees on a nine year cycle. The bark grows back, leaving the tree as healthy as ever, protecting the environment and making cork one of the most renewable flooring resources available.

Banks also advised consumers to remember that warmth and comfort are more than just notions with a cork floor. “Cork’s microscopic cell structure makes it a natural insulator as well as a superb cushion for walking and standing. It’s also an excellent noise absorber, a great benefit in offices, libraries, and family rooms,” said Banks.

Added Banks: “Cork flooring also promotes a healthy home environment. Suberin, the basic substance of cork, not only discourages microbes but is resistant to moisture, fire, and insects.”

In addition to its great utility, cork also makes an attractive floor. Public buildings designed by the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright still feature the original cork floors installed in the early 20th century.

Evora cork floors feature four decorative styles: Classic cork flooring displays a wide variety of granule sizes in a random pattern. Wine cork flooring displays cross sections of wine-bottle corks on a field of smaller granules. Burled cork flooring displays a mottled appearance with a great deal of “activity” in the design. Blocked cork flooring displays a patchwork pattern of lighter and darker pieces of cork. Each Evora cork floor style comes with the patented Uniclic locking system for easy and stable installation.

Evora cork flooring is available exclusively through BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building materials.
See www.BuildDirect.com

For more information on Evora cork flooring:
Toll-free phone: 1-877-631-2845

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New Quadra “Vinyl Wood” Decking has Green Appeal

Quadra vinyl decking has transferable lifetime warranty.

Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- Just in time for spring construction, a new lifetime warranted “vinyl wood” decking is here for environmentally minded builders, BuildDirect announced today.

“Quadra decking looks and feels like natural wood, but is made from 100% recycled vinyl,” said BuildDirect Decking Manager Glen Bonderud. “This remarkable all-weather material won’t warp, crack or rot, and is impervious to termites and other insects. It’s also an ideal material for a family deck, safe for children and pets because it has no splinters or rough edges.”

Added Bonderud: “If you’re at the beach, Quadra is also a great material for docks. Its enhanced surface texture provides slip resistance in wetness.”

Quadra’s fully transferable lifetime warranty reflects its state-of-the-art extrusion processing for exceptionally strong, rigid planks. And each board is protected against fading from UV radiation to preserve its rich color for the long term. Combining the beauty of wood with the low maintenance of vinyl, Quadra decking is an economical investment returning years of enjoyment and cost savings.

Quadra decking installs easily with a hidden fastener system for a professional-looking installation with even spacing. Accessories include anchor biscuit, clamps, starter board, fascia and finishing trim.

Manufactured in the USA, Quadra brand vinyl decking is available exclusively though BuildDirect, the world’s leading online wholesaler of building materials.
See www.BuildDirect.com

For more information on Quadra vinyl decking:
Toll-free phone: 1-877-631-2845

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South Coast Surety Reorganizes Production Staff

South Coast Surety, a nationwide bond only agency, has reorganized surety bond production staff. The responsibilities realignment for processing new commercial surety bonds and renewing commercial bonds is in response to South Coast Surety’s growing commercial surety portfolio.

San Clemente, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- South Coast Surety is a surety bond only agency that provides surety bond support on a national basis. With the firm’s strong web presence at www.southcoastsurety.com and the wide scope of surety programs represented, South Coast Surety has seen a continuing growth in their commercial bond portfolio of license bonds, broker bonds and many other miscellaneous surety bonds. To meet the production needs of their expanding commercial surety bond business, South Coast Surety has reorganized their surety bond production staff.

Nicki Swartz oversees all office operations and production. She has over 27 years of combined experience in the finance and insurance industries. She schedules, coordinates and manages all production staff. Nicki has primary responsibility for all commercial bond renewal reconciliation and billing.

Lorie Mandel has been with South Coast Surety for over ten years. In addition to her lead production control for all new surety bond business, Lorie will do direct production of new commercial bonds. Lorie is also the primary production specialist for all contract bonding and subdivision bond execution. She interacts with production staff, surety applicants and our various surety markets.

Lynn Tomerlin will continue as lead coordinator for New Commercial Surety Bonding - Manual Production, while expanding the portion of new business responsibility. She is responsible for the commercial bond production requiring manual execution. Lynn interacts with new applicants and the market underwriters.

Jacqui Metcalf will continue as is lead coordinator for New Commercial Surety Bonds - Automated Production. She is responsible for the commercial bond production processed with our on line systems. This has grown considerably with the additional on line surety production with both HCC Surety and RLI Surety companies.

Elsa Chacon has been moved to full time lead coordinator for Commercial Renewal Business. She processes commercial bond renewal reconciliation and billings. Elsa interacts with established accounts renewing their surety bonds and the market underwriters.

Lisa Clark has been moved to General Accounting. Lisa is responsible for providing all in-office accounting. She processes all surety account, surety market and general payments. Lisa also reconciles all surety company billing statements. Lisa has considerable experience in new surety and renewal bonds and provides backup support.

Patti Witkowski provides processing support for New Commercial Surety Bonds - Automated Production. She supports the commercial bond production processed with our on line systems. Patti interacts with new applicants and the market underwriters. She also provides other production support where and when needed.

Patty Minder has been with South Coast Surety for over ten years. She has nearly three decades of combined insurance and surety experience. Patty produces a variety of contract and miscellaneous surety bonds. Patty will be retiring in April, 2006. South Coast Surety is presently looking for a contract bond producer to help follow all the contract bond business.

To read more about all the staff at South Coast Surety or for direct email address, you can visit their "Meet The Staff" page at: http://southcoastsurety.com/Surety_Staff.html.

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Garage Cabinets And Garage Storage – Homeowners Are Looking To The Garage As The One Place To Save Space Says Slide-Lok Garage & Storage Cabinets

Garage Cabinets and Garage Storage -- Homeowners are looking to the garage as the one place to save space says SLIDE-LOK Garage & Storage Cabinets, http://www.slide-lok.com, as homeowners are targeting garage storage systems and garage storage cabinets as a necessity of home ownership.

Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 –- Homeowners are looking to the garage as the one place to save space says SLIDE-LOK Garage & Storage Cabinets, http://www.slide-lok.com, as homeowners are targeting garage storage systems and garage storage cabinets as a necessity of home ownership.

According to the International Housewares Association, “Consumers are focusing on the garage and the closets as the main areas for home organization,” and it is estimated that ‘modular garage storage systems sales will increase to $7.6 billion by 2009.’ In addition, “the National Association of Home Builders predicts that consumers will spend $2.5 billion on garage improvements this year. Garage storage products are selling faster than any other home organization items. Sales totaled more than $800 million last year.”

SLIDE-LOK Garage & Storage Cabinets with more than 125 Dealers across the country, http://slide-lok.com/distributorships.shtm is one of the fastest growing dealer networks in the industry.

Slide-Lok Garage Storage Cabinets feature an exclusive line of modular cabinets for the garage, and for the home. The SLIDE-LOK Storage Solutions feature 8 modular storage systems that mix and match to fit any storage area, http://slide-lok.com/products/S3634.shtm and each one is crafted with the strongest joint in the world, the patented SLIDE-LOK Dovetail Joint that is far stronger than any other type of dowel, screw, nail or toggle.

The modular construction makes SLIDE-LOK garage storage solutions and garage cabinets easy for our Dealers to install in one day. Be sure to see the SLIDE-LOK ads in the March/April Edition of Handy Magazine which is available today, and at the Bob Vila website at http://www.bobvila.com/ProductServices/Categories/Garages in the Showroom under Products and Services.

There is more to garage cabinets and garage storage as SLIDE-LOK showcases its storage systems for organizing the garage that include complete garage storage solutions as well as individual garage storage units, tool cabinets, storage shelves, work benches, and complete garage organizer systems.

SLIDE-LOK has the look and feel of a custom cabinet, http://slide-lok.com/products.shtm, so SLIDE-LOK storage cabinets are a perfect fit for the closet, the craft room, and inside the home office including a desk. All SLIDE-LOK garage cabinets, from the smallest garage organizer to the largest garage organizers are manufactured from 100% long-lasting, durable plywood.

At SLIDE-LOK, we experimented, long ago, with particle board cabinets for the garage, and they just do not last. And every year, SLIDE-LOK tests the new particle board, and all the other components that are used on the market today. But the garage is an uncontrolled environment, and even the melamine covered particle board cabinets do not last in the garage.

In 27 years of cabinet making, SLIDE-LOK has experimented with cabinet making materials and found that 100% plywood produces the best, longest lasting garage organization system right down to a single garage shelf, to garage shelves, and in all types of garage shelving. Download and print one of our online brochures today at http://www.slide-lok.com/assets/PDF/SLIDE-LOK_Brochure.pdf and you can develop, print, and save several versions of your own online storage solution at Jack’s Design Center http://www.slide-lok.com/designctr.shtm so that you have the time to develop the garage organization storage system that fits your needs.

So as you look to the garage as the one place to save space; look to the advice from the International Housewares Association, and the National Association of Home Builders Association, and look for the modular cabinets from SLIDE-LOK Garage & Storage Cabinets. There is a Dealer near you, http://slide-lok.com/search, so target your garage for new garage storage with garage cabinets from SLIDE-LOK whether you are a looking for a workbench, garage organizer, tool storage, closet storage, a craft room or home office, or you would like to become a SLIDE-LOK Dealer: SLIDE-LOK is the perfect fit for your storage puzzle.

Products
http://www.slide-lok.com/products.shtm
Assembly
http://www.slide-lok.com/assembly.shtm
Showcase on Bobvila.com
http://www.bobvila.com/ProductServices/Categories/Garages/

Visit our online Design Center – Jack’s Design Center at http://www.slide-lok.com/designctr.shtm ;

SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets has dealers across the United States and Canada, and continues to seek new dealers http://www.slide-lok.com/distributorships.shtm.

To answer your storage solutions and storage systems questions today; please contact us today at 1-800-835-1759 for your storage solutions.

About SLIDE-LOK Garage Storage Cabinets
Since, 1977 Bass Cabinets (manufacturer of SLIDE-LOK) http://www.basscabinet.com/ has been “Wild about Wood,” and providing high quality, durable cabinets to the multi-family housing industry. Our cabinets have been installed in all types of living environments throughout the U.S. and several locations overseas. The unique dovetail design and structure of our cabinets is based on providing our customers with a trouble-free, long lasting product that has proven itself in the toughest of conditions. SLIDE-LOK is committed to quality and customer service.

Contact Data:
Michael Finfrock
National Dealer Development Manager
1-800-835-1759
480-962-7919 Fax
602-828-5008 Cell
http://www.slide-lok.com/

IHA Article: http://www.housewares.org/industry/news/releases/113.asp

Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
Kathleen Austin
480-998-0246
http://www.azhttp.com/

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Dreams Need Feet - They’re no Good Stuck Between Your Ears

Award winning author builds a three-ton house in the sky and chronicles the journey.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- When Peter Lewis started dreaming of building a three-ton house in the sky he knew it was not only possible, it should be encouraged. He strongly believes in throwing out convention and following ones own dream.

Lewis grew up in a family where imagination, creativity, and industry were highly prized. His parents didn’t encourage him to think outside the box—they told him they weren’t sure there was a box. “This idea of pushing, learning, and experimenting, has stuck with me my entire life,” explains Lewis. “When I was little,” continues Lewis, “my mom said to me, ‘Dreams need feet, Peter. They’re no good stuck between your ears.” Lewis’ mother was implying that the “doing” part of dreaming is more important than the “thinking” part—they wanted results. The message that Lewis got from his parents was that it was okay if the dream was silly—as long as you got it done.

“People need to know that childhood never really has to end, and that being a grownup isn’t just about going to meetings and paying bills and shuttling kids to soccer practice and answering e-mails,” claims Lewis. “Although chronologically I was in my 40s when I built the treehouse, the whole time I felt like I was about twelve—and I had the time of my life.” For three years Lewis captured his dream becoming a reality with his camera and in a series of journals – a treehouse hung in the sky.

“Treehouse Chronicles” (ISBN0972030743, TMC Books, 2005) chronicles the successes and the time Lewis spent with his family and friends while he hung a treehouse in the sky. He writes about the land, the wildlife, and his cherished relationships with his friends. But most of all, he shares the steps he took to reach his dream – a 250 square foot, two-story, timber frame treehouse with spiral staircases, branch furniture, and a drawbridge. “Very early on,” Lewis laments, “as I was tinkering with design ideas for the treehouse, it occurred to me that this was going to be a series of mishaps that many people would find interesting. I’m always looking for the extraordinary in ordinary things, so writing a book about my little adventure of hanging a cottage in the sky was inevitable.”

Lewis, an award-winning writer and photographer, complements his vivid images in “Treehouse Chronicles” with illustrations by T.B.R. Walsh. The words and images are woven together to captivate and inspire one to follow their own dream.

Peter Lewis’ work has appears regularly in national magazines, as well as books and newspapers. He has won state and regional journalism awards and was named Photographer of the Year (twice) and runner-up Writer of the Year by the New Hampshire press Association. Lewis lives on an old farm with his wife Karen, and children Jeremiah and Amanda. In his spare time he is a dry fly fisherman who dreams of possibilities.

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Penetron Upgrades its Pennsylvania Facility

ICS Penetron International Ltd. announces the improvements and advancements of their Pennsylvania facility.

East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- ICS Penetron International Ltd., a leader in integral crystalline waterproofing products announced the improvements of its Pennsylvania facility.

This 33,500 sq. ft facility has been upgraded to meet the increased demand for Penetron products in the market. The plant has been equipped with the most up-to-date blending technology ensuring accurate distribution with no degradation of product. Upgrades include the addition if six independent bulk storage silos, having a total capacity of 600,000 lbs of varying raw materials. This added capability enables maximum flexibility in production formulations. John Sullivan, Plant Manager stated that, “an additional four bulk silos will be added in the Spring of 2006 increasing the bulk storage capacity to one million pounds.”

The entire manufacturing procedure is controlled electronically by digital weighing load cells and a production batching system that specifies the exact formula, ingredients, weight etc to be used. Any weight or ingredient deviation automatically shuts down the system. All batches are coded and all documentation relating to that batch is stored in a computer file. Mr. Sullivan further stated that “ in addition, continual product sampling is conducted and evaluated physically in the product control laboratory, insuring that the product conforms to predetermined specifications.” All packaging at the facility is performed using auger (screw) feeds thereby eliminating any potential product segregation during packing. The filled packages are also digitally weighed affording accurate package weight.

Based on Long Island, New York, ICS Penetron International is a leading manufacturer of integral crystalline waterproofing products with a sales and service network that extends across more than 60 countries. With a strong commitment to exceptional service, superior support and high technical standards, Penetron is under continuous refinement through the integration of the latest materials research, sales and service techniques, as well as through continuous feedback from all aspects of the construction industry.

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Flexware Innovation to Participate in Microsoft’s 10th Annual Convergence Event

Flexware Innovation, Inc. will exhibit at the 10th annual Convergence event, presented by Microsoft, March 25-28 in Dallas, Texas.

Fishers, IN (PRWEB) February 25, 2006 -- Flexware Innovation, Inc. will exhibit at the 10th annual Convergence event, presented by Microsoft. Convergence will be held March 25-28 in Dallas, TX. The event is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their business and solution knowledge, view product demonstrations, and develop professional networks.

“Flexware has a unique shop floor management solution for manufacturers that Microsoft Dynamics customers will want to see. Manufacturing Director integrates ERPs, such as Microsoft Dynamics AX, with the shop floor to provide real-time shop floor execution and control,” explained Scott Whitlock, President and CEO of Flexware Innovation.

Manufacturing Director provides error-proofing, tracking, traceability, genealogy, routing, assembly management, part disposition, WIP tracking, and more.

Ken Neusaenger, Flexware’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing stated, “We’ve got a unique product here. We’re looking forward to showing the Microsoft community just what it can do for shop floor operations.”

Neusaenger describes Manufacturing Director as a good fit in discrete manufacturing, especially when assembly management is required in a complex, high mix environment. Flexware’s solutions are currently running lines in appliance, automotive, life science, and food manufacturing, among others.

Manufacturing Director, like leading MES products, integrates business systems with the shop floor. However, according to Neusaenger, Flexware’s product takes integration to another level and further than most. Neusaenger elaborated, “Our tool is uniquely designed to enable manual and automated shop floor operations by providing device connectivity. Direct integration of PLCs, bar code scanners, label printer, torque guns, and other devices to business systems is inherently risky, but can become an enormous asset. Manufacturing Director allows orders to be taken from Dynamics AX, accurately executed at the device level, and completed by relaying information back to Dynamics AX.”

Information about Flexware’s Manufacturing Director can be found at www.manufacturingdirector.com. Information about Convergence 2006 can be found at www.msconvergence.com

About Flexware Innovation, Inc.
Flexware was founded in 1996 by Scott Whitlock and has served as a leading MES consulting firm. Flexware serves pharmaceutical, medical device, coil, assembly, and automotive industries.

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LockeBridge Executes Sale of Building Products Distributor

Wallboard Building Supply Company announced the acquisition of their companies by two private equity firms located in Boston and New York. LockeBridge Mergers and Acquisitions, a Boston based M&A firm, executed the deal gaining Wallboard over 50% what they were initially offered.

Boston, MA (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- Wallboard Building Supply Company announced the acquisition of their companies by two private equity firms located in Boston and New York. The Company is a distributor of building materials to the New England market.

Mr. John Filion, President of Wallboard Supply Company comments, “Within 6 months after engaging with our M&A Advisor they brought us 7 offers from both strategic corporations and private equity groups. We were amazed to see offers coming from some of the largest global players in the industry. Our $35 million dollar company had an offer from a two billion division of a much larger company!”

According to Mr. Filion, “We ended up getting an offer that was about 50% over the offer what we were entertaining before our M&A partner got involved. The offer accommodated the individual needs of the four owners while funding the company’s substantial growth requirements. I don’ think that we could have found a better buyer. My advice to any business owner thinking about selling is ‘Don’t go it alone’. Selling a business is a tough process that requires some serious expertise. There is no doubt in our minds that the expertise we received from Mr. Waxler and team was top notch.”

The deal, funded by New York and Boston based private equity groups, “received numerous offers from both large multi-national strategic buyers as well as mid-size investment groups ”, according to Mr. Scott Waxler, Managing Partner of Lockebridge, LLC, a Boston based Mergers and Acquisitions advisory firm. “It was a difficult deal due to a few factors:

A. The Company has multiple locations in three different states each with different ownerships with each of the 4 owners having different objectives.

B. One of the locations was only a year old and had substantial start up costs that needed to be normalized.

C. The Company was operating on two different information systems which made data collection and verification quite challenging. The operations have since been consolidated to one system.

The transaction took one and half years to close from the beginning to end but in the end there was no doubt that all four of the Owners met each of their individual objectives.

About Wallboard Supply Company, Inc.
Wallboard Supply Company is a distributor of building materials specializing in drywall, metal framing and finishing products as well as insulation, lumber, doors and hardware. This family-owned company was founded in 1970, and operates a fleet of over 20 delivery vehicles including boom, crane and spider truck service. Wallboard supplies all of the New England area from three convenient locations—Londonderry, New Hampshire, Westbrook, Maine, and Williston, Vermont.

About LockeBridge, LLC
LockeBridge is mergers and acquisitions firm that is focused on middle market transactions; primarily assisting clients with mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations and pre-sale consulting services. The LockeBridge team brings a high level of domestic and international expertise to companies with valuations from $1M to $100M. Generally, such expertise is accompanied by substantial engagement fees or retainers. The LockeBridge team brings Wall Street expertise to Main Street businesses without requiring exorbitant up-front fees typical in the industry.

Contact:

LockeBridge,LLC Boston
(781)676-2001 ext. 302

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Publisher Offers Seven Free Tips for Construction Industry Marketing Success

Some simple ideas can greatly increase revenue and business for contractors, sub trades, architects, engineers, and suppliers for the construction industry

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- The publisher of a group of regional construction industry newspapers and more than 100 regional websites has published an article "Construction Marketing: 7 tips for success", and is making it available without charge for reprinting in other media and websites, and to anyone interested in effective construction industry marketing.

"The ideas here are simple and time-tested -- and have nothing to do with buying ads in my newspapers," said Buckshon, who has successfully published construction industry news for more than a decade. "Great marketing in the construction sector is much different than in many other sectors because of the character of industry competition and relationships. But ignoring marketing principals is asking for disaster in the evolving industry."

Buckshon said that readers of the article that can, if they wish, subscribe to a weekly free e-newsletter which will commence publication in early April, 2006.

"I also welcome contributions and marketing success stories for future issues of the newsletter and for publication in our newspapers," he said.

Buckshon can be reached at 888-432-3555 ext 224 or by fax at 888-370-8745.

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RPM Ventures, LLC Options 15 Acres; Plans Gated Senior Community

RPM to Launch $20 Million Real Estate Fund, Reynolds Opportunity Fund1 (ROP-Fund1)

COLUMBUS, OH (PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- RPM Ventures, LLC announced today that it has an exclusive option on 15 Acres on Harrisburg Pike from ELM HP Ltd, where they are proposing a gated senior community. RPM anticipates launching the $20 Million Real Estate Fund in May.

RPM is Requesting Proposals (RFP) from 202 Senior Housing non-profits to consider to also build within the community on 4-5 acres of the land.

“We are proposing a gated senior community composed of affordable housing units,” Tony Reynolds, RPM founder, said. “Being a Gulf War Veteran, I understand their need for security in this day and age.”

In June 2005 Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) affordable housing wait list complied data from CMHA’s S8 and Public Housing waiting list for their 5 Year Public Housing Administration plan years 2006- 2010.

Housing Needed of Family in Jurisdiction by Family type:

Overall: 36,001
Ederly 8,598
Disability: 2,669
Caucasion: 3,641
Black: 11,270
Hispanic: 251
Asian/Other: 188

In order to capitalize on the opportunity, RPM anticipates launching the Reynolds Opportunity Fund I (ROP-FundI), a $20 Million real estate developer fund, in May. RPM has already been in discussions with several former fund managers with track records including one who managed $3 Billion at the Carlyle Group.

“Kevin Darling, VP from the Bank of America Securities has presented the best Prime Brokerage information,” Reynolds said. RPM anticipates a $1 Million raise from a private investor before launch.

“There are still things that need to be nailed down, but things have been moving at us fast,” Reynolds said. “Other financing options are still on the table, including buying Window Rock (OTC: WRKC) and discussions with Prudential. We’re still open.”

This month RPM dba Reynolds Family Homes (http://www.reynoldsfamilyhomes.com) was endorsed by the Greater Hilltop Association for its’ HOOPS scattered lot development on the west side.

“We have done business with private/public entities to create affordable housing opportunities before,” Reynolds said. “These are larger numbers, but the same concepts apply.”

RPM hopes to begin discussing the project with the City next month. “We will need infrastructure assistance, and hopefully they will offer tax incentives, etc,” Reynolds said.

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Klamath Falls Real Estate Company Ranks #1 for the 6th Year in a Row

Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty is the #1 office in Klamath County, Oregon in residential real estate sales and dollar volume for the 6th year in a row.

Klamath Falls, OR (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 23, 2006 -- When you're number one for six years running, it's not a fluke! According to the Klamath County Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty was the #1 Office in Residential Real Estate sales and dollar volume in Klamath County for 2005. This marks the 6th year in a row (1999-2005) that Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty has achieved the #1 ranking for Residential Real Estate Sales in Klamath County.

The realty office was founded in 1972 as Holman Realty and became a Coldwell Banker affiliate in 1983. They have 33 licensed Real Estate Brokers in their office and offer real estate services in Residential, Farm/Ranch, Multifamily, Land, and Commercial properties in Klamath County, Oregon. Specializing in Klamath Falls real estate, the office also services the communities of Bonanza, Beatty-Bly, Chiloquin - Ft. Klamath, Keno, Malin, Merrill, Rocky Point and the Running Y Resort.

Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty is located at 3815 South 6th St., Klamath Falls, Oregon, 97603 and has been an affiliate of the Coldwell Banker System for 23 years. For additional information and media inquiries please contact Bill Haskins or visit www.coldwellbankerholmanpremier.com.

About Coldwell Banker(R)
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation is a subsidiary of Cendant Corporation (NYSE: CD). (C) 2005 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation Coldwell Banker(R) licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate Corporation. Each office is independently owned and operated except for offices owned and operated by NRT Incorporated.

Contact:

Bill Haskins, President
Coldwell Banker Holman Premier Realty
541-884-1343
http://www.coldwellbankerholmanpremier.com

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February 23, 2006

Building Security Tops Comfort, Attractive Design, Fire Safety in Survey

Security outranked comfort, fire safety, environmental friendliness, and attractive design as the most important building feature in a survey conducted by the Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE). The study also found that almost half of those surveyed felt safer in their home compared to public and commercial buildings.

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- A nationwide survey conducted by Bethesda, MD-based Society for Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) reveals that from a list of characteristics that included comfort, fire safety, environmental friendliness and other amenities, security was chosen by more Americans as the most important feature of a building.

Twenty-eight percent of Americans feel building security is the most important feature, while 15 percent of respondents indicated that fire safety is the most important aspect of a building’s design.

“The findings are not a huge surprise to us given the threat from terrorism that we face today,” says Chris Jelenewicz, Engineering Program Manager with SFPE. “But one thing people don’t often think about is how security and fire protection have common goals in building design – protecting life and property.”

As part of National Engineering Week, February 19-25, SFPE is publishing on its Web-site, sfpe.org, an article from Fire Protection Engineering Magazine that features how fire protection engineers design ways to balance fire safety and security in a building.

“Throughout history, the desire for increased building security has contributed to countless deadly building fires. The most notable fire occurred at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York City in 1911, where locked exit doors contributed to 146 fatalities,” said Jelenewicz. “Although the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire occurred almost 100 years ago, the threat can still exist today if security is not balanced with fire protection. For instance, padlocked exit doors contributed to the deaths of 175 concertgoers at a Buenos Aires nightclub fire in 2004.”

The survey also reveals that 56 percent of Americans think about fire and the dangers of fire either on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. A sizeable 44 percent think about fire just once a year—or less. This finding remains unchanged from 12 months ago, when the same question was asked.

Another noteworthy finding from the survey revealed that 44 percent of Americans feel safer in their home when compared to public and commercial buildings –such as schools, churches, and offices.

“Although some people may feel safer in their homes, more fire fatalities occur in homes than in other types of buildings,” says Jelenewicz. “Building regulations have stricter fire safety requirements for public buildings than they do for homes. Accordingly, the efforts of fire protection engineers are generally focused on public buildings, which are consequently much safer.”

The survey, commissioned by the SFPE and conducted this month by Synovate, polled more than one thousand American adults. The findings have a margin of error of plus (+) or minus (-) three percent.

About Society of Fire Protection Engineers
Organized in 1950, the Society of Fire Protection Engineers is the professional society for engineers involved in the field of fire protection engineering. The purposes of SFPE are to advance the science and practice in the field, maintain a high ethical standing among its members, and foster education. SFPE’s worldwide members include engineers in private practice, in industry, and in local, regional and national government. Chapters are located in Canada, France, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and the United States.

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Earthship Homes Planning Application Submitted in Brighton, England

Imagine a home with no utility bills. Imagine a home that heats and cools itself naturally. Imagine a home that collects all its own water. Imagine a home that’s solar powered and generates no CO2. Imagine Earthship Homes. Imagine this happening now on a prime development site overlooking Brighton Marina.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- Imagine this happening now on a prime development site overlooking Brighton Marina.

Developers Biotecture have today applied for planning permission to construct 16 two and three bedroomed Earthship homes on the seafront site. It will be the first development of its kind in Europe.

The homes are designed to be free of utility bills and ultra low on carbon emissions by heating and cooling themselves, providing their own wind and solar power, harvesting rainwater for domestic use, and containing and treating their own waste.

15,000 tyres will be recycled to construct the homes, at a time when the UK is planning to burn some 40 million tyres each year at great environmental cost.

Biotecture expects the homes to cost between £250,000 and £350,000 and plans to make half of them available to housing associations as affordable units.

Development Director Daren Howarth is confident that homes on the development – named ‘The Lizard’ – will sell quickly.

"People love the idea of Earthships," he said. "We have already received around 100 expressions of interest from buyers.

A successful development in Brighton could pave the way for dozens of Earthship colonies around the UK. It’s a very powerful, iconic building concept that has the potential to revolutionise the way we live."

The Earthship planning application follows a successful six month feasibility study funded by the Environment Agency and the Energy Savings Trust.

Biotecture carried out the study in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council and the Chichester Diocese Housing Association as well as architects and surveyors. The partnership found no barriers to small scale residential Earthship colonies in the UK and earmarked the Brighton Marina site as suitable for such a development.

Two Earthship prototypes – used as office and community space – have already been built at Fife, Scotland and Stanmer, Sussex to demonstrate the potential of Earthships as housing. If planning permission is granted for the residential development at Brighton Marina, construction could be completed and the homes marketed in 2007.

Biotecture’s proposals for The Lizard will be on display at the Ecobuild 2006 sustainable building exhibition at Earls Court on 22 and 23 February and at the Irish Centre, Camden at 6.30 on the evening of the 23 February.

The Earthship concept was developed some 20 years ago by US “biotect” Michael Reynolds. Some 3000 Earthship structures exist globally, mainly in the USA, many of them clustered around the town of Taos, New Mexico.

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Selecting the Appropriate Pallet Rack System Demands Expertise of Specialists

Selecting warehouse pallet storage rack systems involves specific expertise and appropriate system choices.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- Whether setting up or replacing storage pallet rack systems, warehouse operators are often confronted with a dazzling number of choices. That can be troublesome, since the selections they make dramatically affect “throughput,” and hence the profitability of the operation. On the other hand, they may be offered limited choices because a pallet rack manufacturer or dealer specializes only in certain types of pallet racks, another problematic scenario.

“Because warehouse storage and material handling have a pivotal impact on a business, manufacturers and distributors often turn to pallet storage rack specialists,” says Arlin Keck, Corporate Engineer at Steel King, a leading manufacturer of pallet rack systems. “They rely on material handling consultants, dealers or rack manufacturers like us to ensure their warehouse systems fit their needs.”

Consider storage density
Choosing the right storage racks begins with considering the flow of merchandise, which will dictate density requirements or how ‘tightly’ the merchandise should be stored. From that determination cascades a series of specifications: the material and style of storage racks, pick systems, ancillary material handling, etc.

Warehouses with high-density storage solutions usually have large turnover of inventories during specific intervals or seasons. During these times, merchandise is often stored en masse in large bays with few access aisles to maximize floor space.

Conversely, lower-density warehousing is appropriate for parts or retail distribution centers where custom orders are picked continuously to fulfill JIT or other time-critical requirements. “We have bulk shipments coming in one side and customized packages going out,” explains Keck “Often, near the center of the DC, are rack-supported pick modules that specialize in the re-packaging effort.”

Selecting the appropriate rack system
Depending on density requirements, a specific pallet rack system -- or combination of systems -- may best serve the warehousing and shipping needs of a business.

The most popular type of rack is Selective Rack, so called because it allows easy selection, normally by service (truck) aisles. Selective Rack does not make the most complete use of floor space due to the aisles required, but may be a solution for many companies.

A Drive-In Rack increases density and is utilized where group pallet selection is more likely than individual pallet selection. With Drive-in Rack, loading and unloading within a bay must be done from the same aisle. A Drive-Through Rack, however, permits loading and unloading from both ends of a bay.

Cantilever Rack is primarily utilized to store bulk items such as building materials (lumber, pipe, drywall) and furniture. It is commonly found in home centers and furniture warehouses.

Structural Requirements
“It is important to consider and solve structural requirements,” Keck adds. “This includes building obstructions, office and door locations, seismic conditions, etc. “At times, a variety of rack systems of varying densities provide the best solution. Often, a customized or modified rack system is needed.”

Also, there are two types of steel that are used in the majority of pallet racks. “Roll-form steel” rack frames and beams are fashioned from steel coils and bent into a tubular shape. “Structural steel” frames and beams are hot-rolled into channel at the mill. According to Keck, most pallet rack manufacturers offer one or the other, but Steel King offers both.

For more information contact:

Donald J. Heemstra
Steel King Industries, Inc.,
2700 Chamber Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: (800) 826-0203
Fax 972-660-4387
Web site: www.steelking.com

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Award-Winning Design Intuition Makes Leap to Microsoft Windows

Award-winning Design Intuition®, created by GizmoLab (www.gizmolab.com), is now available for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000.

Boulder Creek, CA (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- Long a favorite with Mac users, award-winning Design Intuition®, created by GizmoLab (www.gizmolab.com), is now available for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000. To celebrate its availability, Design Intuition will be offered, for a limited time, at a 10 percent discount.

Design Intuition is a woodworking design tool that targets home hobbyists and woodworking professionals. The robust CAD software includes a library of customizable plans, and live-updated materials list, cutting diagram and blueprints − all without the hefty price tag usually associated with design tools, many of which don’t even work in 3D.

"Creating woodworking plans can be a pleasant and enriching pastime or a tedious time sink," said software creator and professional woodworker Jonathan Sand. "I created Design Intuition to elevate the process of creating blueprints from mind-numbing drudgery to something close to joy."

The expansion from solely a Mac-based product line to include Windows lets woodworkers with any computer improve their 3D planning process and overall workflow.

"Our clients have been urging us to develop a Windows-based version of Design Intuition for as long as I can remember," Sand said. "I can say that it's been on our roadmap for the past three years. We wanted to take our time and do it right. We’re delighted to say that moment has arrived."

Home hobbyists speak highly of Design Intuition's easy-to-use interface and feature-laden software. “I never thought I had the intellectual fortitude to use CAD design techniques until Design Intuition,” said Mac user David Zoch. "Can design and simplicity be uttered in the same breath? Absolutely."

Design Intuition allows woodworkers to work real-time, in both 2D and 3D, and then print high-precision blueprints, ready to begin work in far less time than you expect.

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Turneruniversity.com Online Learning Site Adds 130 New Business Skills Courses

Turner Construction Company, the leading general builder in the U.S., announced today that 130 new web-based business skills courses have been added to its online learning website TurnerUniversity.com. The site now offers 161 courses in the areas of construction, business skills, finance and technology.

Pittsburgh, Pa. (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 – Turner Construction Company, the leading general builder in the U.S., announced today that 130 new web-based business skills courses have been added to its online learning website TurnerUniversity.com.

The site, geared specifically to the construction community, now offers 161 competitively priced courses in the subject areas of construction, business skills, finance and technology.

“The addition of the new courses enables us to offer a more comprehensive learning solution to our customers and business partners,” said James Mitnick, senior vice president of Turner Construction Company and sponsor of TKN (Turner Knowledge Network), Turner's premiere knowledge network tool. “This further supports our goal of becoming the number one online learning resource in the construction industry.”

The new business skills courses focus on the topics of negotiating, management, recruitment, business writing, communication, selling, critical thinking skills, customer service, dealing with change, presentations, negotiations, diversity and harassment prevention, finance, service quality, sales, project management, decision-making, time management, problem solving, conflict resolution, coaching and teamwork.

To access the courses, go to www.turneruniversity.com and click on the Browse Courses by Category section’s Business Skills or Finance link.

About Turner University
Turner Construction Company began development of its corporate knowledge network Turner Knowledge Network (TKN) in 2000 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 161 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.

About Turner
Turner is the leading general builder in the U.S., ranking first or second in the major segments of the building construction field. During 2004, Turner completed $7.0 billion of construction. Turner is the only builder offering clients a nationwide network, with 46 offices across the U.S. Founded in 1902, the firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of HOCHTIEF, one of the world's leading international construction companies. For more information, visit Turner's website at www.turnerconstruction.com.

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Profile Lumber Offers Solution to Bush Push for Ethanol

New method of milling lumber generates biomass for ethanol, makes building more sustainable, reduces shipping weight, and reduces number of trees needed for homes.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- If all the 2 million new homes that are built in the U.S. each year were built using Profile Lumber, at least 10 million tons of chips would be generated. Ten million tons of chips can go a long way toward producing a significant amount of Ethanol. Ethanol is part of the solution to our addiction to oil.

Profile Lumber licenses a new way to mill lumber that not only strengthens buildings, but saves significant shipping weight and reduces the number of trees needed to build a home or other wood-based structure.

The milling method is a relatively simple conversion that can be used in large as well as small lumber mills, increasing the mills profits.

As a reliable source of bio-mass, converting to Profile Lumber could easily create the anchor needed to make wide-spread Ethanol a reality, contributing to President Bush's call for more ethanol development.

The benefits don't stop with Ethanol. Profile Lumber also makes all real progress on sustainable building, and reduces the impact on landfills because it stops the fiber waste in conventional lumber milling.

Another way to picture the benefit is to realize that the fiber created by every home built with Profile Lumber would generate a stack of typing paper 250 feet high - about the height of a five story building.

Profile Lumber was developed by Christopher Scott, a resident of San Diego, CA. Additional information can be found at http://www.profilelumber.com or by calling 858-454-8785.

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Active Bio-Hazard Protection from Easy-Fit Panel System Speeds Construction of Labs, Medical and Catering Facilities

A new range of large GRP panels with an active ingredient for bio-hazard reduction has been introduced by plastics fabricator Octaveward. These address the critical need for robust hygiene in medical facilities, laboratories, clinical manufacturing, food process and catering. The large panels are easy to install so fit-out projects are quickly finished and facilities made ready to use.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- A new range of large GRP panels with an active ingredient for bio-hazard reduction has been introduced by plastics fabricator Octaveward. These address the critical need for robust hygiene in medical facilities, laboratories, clinical manufacturing, food process and catering. The large panels are easy to install so fit-out projects are quickly finished and facilities made ready to use.

The panels are effective against a broad spectrum of micro organisms including bacteria, fungi and algae. Bacterial control includes Klebsiella Pneumoniae, E. Coli, MRSA, Salmonella Choleraesuis and other pathogens. Virtually seam free and resilient enough to withstand industrial use, the panels eliminate the gaps found in tiling and are far more attractive than grey stainless steel. Installed in a single fast-track process, the panels save time at the critical fit-out project phase when deadlines become compressed and delays can be costly.

The secret of the Octaveward panels is a compound embedded in the polymer. This means that the antimicrobial action is permanent and is unaffected by cleaning operations. The compound used in the panels is accepted and registered with the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Octaveward's bio-active panels can be fitted to doors where frequent hand contact often causes bacteriological transfer. Panels can be made with any permanent colour required. This enables colour to be used to signify special hazards or designate particular areas. Text or messages can be permanently embedded in the panels.

The Octaveward hygienic panel system is not an alternative to thorough and effective cleaning programmes. It provides an additional measure of protection between cleaning cycles for critical areas. Full panel specifications and advice on the bacterial control given against specific organisms are available from the company on 01254 773300.

More information: Trevor Williams, Octaveward Ltd, Tel. +44 (0)1254 773300 Fax. +44 (0)1254 773950 Web: www.octaveward.com

PICTURE CAPTION
Octaveward's new range of bacteria resistance GRP panels contains a specially formulated compound that is embedded in the polymer to give permanent protection against many common threats.

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EnCom Will Launch its Solar Hot Water Systems at the Home Show 2006 (Halifax Forum March 3, 4, 5) and the Ideal Home Show (Halifax Exhibition Park March 31, April 1, 2)

EnCom Group, the leading distributor of Guardian automatic standby generators in Canada, announces the addition of Solar Hot Water to its product and service line. Home and business owners can save up to 75% off their energy bills, while providing a positive impact to our environment.

Waverley, NS (PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- EnCom Group, the leading distributor of Guardian automatic standby generators in Canada, announces the addition of Solar Hot Water to its product and service line. Home and business owners can save up to 75% off their energy bills, while providing a positive impact to our environment.

EnCom provides complete solar hot water systems, for residential and commercial environments. These can be used for domestic hot water needs as well as radiant heating and in-floor heating. New equipment, using Chinese and German technology, enable the hot water collectors and circulation kits to provide hot water heating in up to –50 degree weather. More and more people are turning to solar hot water to heat their homes over traditional methods such as oil, gas and electricity. We can be inventive with hot water heating and install systems for wall heating, under floor heating, hot tub heating, swimming pool heating and even bed heating.

“We have a number of these systems installed in Ontario and underway in Nova Scotia. Our clients are seeing upwards to a 75% reduction in their fuel consumption,” says owner Kelly Lunn. “We look forward to showing this innovative technology to our Nova Scotia market during the upcoming Home Shows.”

For more information on the Solar Hot Water systems, standby generators and other energy reduction products, please visit http://www.encomgroup.com and to see live, visit us at the upcoming home shows.

For More Information
Contact: Kelly Lunn
Phone: 902.860.0081
Fax: 902.835.3058
Cell: 902.222.2796

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Earthship Homes Planning Application Submitted in Brighton

Imagine a home with no utility bills. Imagine a home that heats and cools itself naturally. Imagine a home that collects all its own water. Imagine a home that’s solar powered and generates no CO2. Imagine Earthship Homes. Imagine this happening now on a prime development site overlooking Brighton Marina.

(PRWEB) February 23, 2006 -- Imagine this happening now on a prime development site overlooking Brighton Marina.

Developers Biotecture have today applied for planning permission to construct 16 two and three bedroomed Earthship homes on the seafront site. It will be the first development of its kind in Europe.

The homes are designed to be free of utility bills and ultra low on carbon emissions by heating and cooling themselves, providing their own wind and solar power, harvesting rainwater for domestic use, and containing and treating their own waste.

15,000 tyres will be recycled to construct the homes, at a time when the UK is planning to burn some 40 million tyres each year at great environmental cost.

Biotecture expects the homes to cost between £250,000 and £350,000 and plans to make half of them available to housing associations as affordable units.

Development Director Daren Howarth is confident that homes on the development – named ‘The Lizard’ – will sell quickly.

‘People love the idea of Earthships,’ he said. ‘We have already received around 100 expressions of interest from buyers.

A successful development in Brighton could pave the way for dozens of Earthship colonies around the UK. It’s a very powerful, iconic building concept that has the potential to revolutionise the way we live.’

The Earthship planning application follows a successful six month feasibility study funded by the Environment Agency and the Energy Savings Trust.

Biotecture carried out the study in partnership with Brighton and Hove City Council and the Chichester Diocese Housing Association as well as architects and surveyors. The partnership found no barriers to small scale residential Earthship colonies in the UK and earmarked the Brighton Marina site as suitable for such a development.

Two Earthship prototypes – used as office and community space – have already been built at Fife, Scotland and Stanmer, Sussex to demonstrate the potential of Earthships as housing. If planning permission is granted for the residential development at Brighton Marina, construction could be completed and the homes marketed in 2007.

Biotecture’s proposals for The Lizard will be on display at the Ecobuild 2006 sustainable building exhibition at Earls Court on 22 and 23 February and at the Irish Centre, Camden at 6.30 on the evening of the 23 February.

The Earthship concept was developed some 20 years ago by US “biotect” Michael Reynolds. Some 3000 Earthship structures exist globally, mainly in the USA, many of them clustered around the town of Taos, New Mexico.

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February 22, 2006

Interactivate Named Finalist for Eight Awards in Merchandising and Marketing Competition

Interactivate, Inc., a leading online marketing firm, today announced it has been selected as a finalist for eight MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards in recognition of its outstanding online and print campaigns.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- Interactivate, Inc., a leading online marketing firm, today announced it has been selected as a finalist for eight MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards in recognition of its outstanding online and print campaigns. From landscape design to community Web sites, the MAME Awards honor all facets of new home marketing and merchandising, and is considered the largest Southern California competition of its kind.

Interactivate is well known for its online marketing efforts in the homebuilding industry and represents a long list of builders and developers including The Irvine Ranch, DMB Realty, John Laing Homes, Centex, Talega and William Lyon Homes to name a few. This year, that agency was also named a finalist for three print projects after expanding its services offerings in 2005.

“Interactivate has never been named a finalist for so many awards in a single competition. We are honored and proud of the work we have done for our clients, and are excited at the new opportunities and services we will offer them in 2006,” said Jack Abbott, CEO of Interactivate, Inc. “We look forward to joining our clients, partners and colleagues at the Awards program in April to hear the names of the winners.”

Interactivate has been selected as a finalist for its work in the following categories:
- Best Brochure for Home Over $750,000 – Lantana at Columbus, William Lyon Homes
- Best Color Ad for a Masterplanned Community – Rancho Madrina, William Lyon Homes
- Best Website for a Builder – John Laing Homes (www.johnlainghomes.com)
- Best Website for a Builder – John Laing Homes My Home (www.johnlainghomes.com/myhome)
- Best Website for a Builder – Barratt American (www.barrattamerican.com)
- Best Website for a Community – Montanez, Centex (www.centexmontanez.com)
- Best Marketing of a Community Outreach Program by a Builder – William Lyon Corporate Ads
- Best Marketing of a Community Outreach Program by a Builder – HomeAid Orange County
Winners will be announced at the MAME Awards program on April 1 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, CA.

About the MAME Awards
MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards annually attracts over 500 entries involving new-home communities in all six Southern California counties: Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, Orange, and San Diego. Encompassing all facets of new-home marketing and merchandising, this competition provides for entry opportunities in product design, model complex landscaping, interior merchandising, sales office design, logo design, graphics, brochures, signage, advertisements, overall advertising campaigns, special promotions, and website presentations.

About Interactivate, Inc.
Interactivate, Inc., an integrated marketing company with a laser focus on the end-user’s online experience. Since 1996, Interactivate has delivered superior products and services through the latest information, accountable measurement and technology available, resulting in the highest ROI for its clients. The company seamlessly and synergistically complements online with offline marketing tools to deliver measurable, bottom-line results. For more information about Interactivate’s services and offerings, please call 619.814.1999 ext. 178 or go to www.interactivate.com.

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AquaSensors Introduces DeviceNet Water & Waste Water Sensors for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Industrial Computers, PCs

AquaSensors (www.aquasensors.com)introduces the DataStick™ DeviceNet analog sensors for water industry and process control applications enabling Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), PCs, and industrial computers to be used as a lower cost alternative to expensive process control and DCS systems. The DataStick communicates directly over DeviceNet industrial networks delivering flawless 24 bit resolution analog data measurements of pH, ORP, DO, Ozone, Conductivity, Suspended Solids, Turbidity, and Resistivity.

Menomonee Falls, WI (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 – AquaSensors (www.aquasensors.com) has introduced a DeviceNet version of its patented DataStick™ family of sensors to the industrial and process control market.

DataStick sensors communicate directly with Programmable Logic Controllers, PCs, and process controllers using DeviceNet. DataStick sensors are plug and play delivering flawless 24 bit resolution analog data directly over DeviceNet communications networks to measure pH, ORP, DO, Ozone, Conductivity, Suspended Solids, Turbidity, and Resistivity. This enables PLCs, PCs, and industrial computers to perform in applications that could only be done until now with costly process control and DCS systems.

The DataStick delivers significant cost savings, by simplifying installation, maintenance and calibration. The DataStick is remotely calibrated, configured and diagnosed with any computer, HMI, or PLC through a single DeviceNet cable.

The DataStick has three basic interchangeable parts that increases reliability, simplifies maintenance, and lowers MRO inventory. These parts are described as follows:

DataStick sensor body -
The DataStick sensor body is common to all applications and accepts DataStick sensor heads and DataStick network interfaces. The DataStick have an integrated 24 bit analog to digital converter insuring high quality data. The DataStick sensor body automatically detects the sensor head type connected to it and configures itself to send data through the DataStick network interface module.

DataStick Sensor Head -
DataStick’s factory calibrated sensor heads are plug-and-play into any DataStick body eliminating the need for lengthy calibrations in the field. This makes it possible to have processes up and running in a fraction of time it takes with traditional sensors. Signal loss or electrical interference from wiring is eliminated with this feature. Maintenance and repair is greatly simplified with the DataStick’s hot swappable sensor heads. The heads can be changed without replacing the entire sensor and avoids rewiring. No more fumbling around with calibration solutions at the process in the field, simply swap DataStick sensor heads and return to the office or lab for calibration.

DeviceNet Interface Modules -
The DeviceNet network interface module allows the DataStick to communicate directly to an HMI, PLC or process controller. DeviceNet is an ODVA ( www.odva.org ) open architecture industry standard

Integrated Sensor System -
The DataStick measurement architecture eliminates the requirement for intermediate analyzers or transmitter boxes. This reduces system costs, increases accuracy, and enables faster installation by eliminating the need to configure measurement scales after installation. The system does not require traditional 4-20 loops for data reporting which further reduces costs and improves system accuracy by eliminating scaling errors.

The DataStick is powered with network power or 9-30 VDC standard control panel power supplies.

MRO inventory is reduced since Network Interface Modules and DataStick bodies are common to all sensor heads. AquaSensors offers standard fitting shapes/sizes for common mounting applications; AquaSensors engineers can custom design the DataStick body to fit any shape or size of fitting. Sensor bodies are available in CPVC, 316 Stainless Steel, PEEK® and other materials.

AquaSensors is a member of the ODVA, an international association comprised of members from the world's leading automation companies including Rockwell Automation, CISCO, Omron, and Eaton Corporation. “DeviceNet is a perfect match to the DataStick sensors enabling over 60 sensors to be seamlessly networked to a PLC, PC, or process controller,” commented Bruce Bathust, president and cofounder of AquaSensors. The high accuracy DataStick modular sensor system enables programmable controllers, industrial PCs, and commercial PCs to perform in a wide range of applications that in the past could only be done with expensive Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or process instruments.

Detailed Information Link: http://www.aquasensors.com/e/aquacatalog/datastick.html

AquaSensors LLC was established to develop revolutionary sensors with integrated digital communications, remote adjustments, interchangeable factory calibrated sensor heads, and plug-and-play installation.

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Contact:
Bill Lydon
Phone: 414-427-5853
Cell Phone 414-704-5004

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New Local Franchise Offers One-Stop Interior Door Replacement

Interior door replacement company opens its doors in Anaheim.

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- Replacing interior doors once meant hiring three or four contractors, enduring a noisy mess, and paying handsomely for the privilege. Fortunately, times have changed. Today, Anaheim area homeowners can call one company, skip the disruptions and replace their old, ugly doors with custom interior doors for less than $130 each.

“This service has never been available in Anaheim” says Craig Hostert, owner of Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC), which just opened at 1121 N. Hawk Circle in Anaheim. “People are thrilled to find out how easy and inexpensive it is to replace their interior doors. Demand was already high before we opened our doors.”

When a customer hires IDRC (www.interiordoor.com) to replace interior doors, Hostert says they will have new doors installed in five to seven days. Early in the week, a service team visits the home to measure existing interior door openings – noting gaps or spots that rub. They mark the old doors and take them back to the shop. There, they use proprietary tools to custom match, cut, sand, paint, and finish the new interior doors so that they fit correctly within the existing door jambs. Later in the week, the team returns to install the customized doors. “Because most of the work is done off-site, there is no mess left behind in the home,” explained Hostert.

With an Internet tool, homeowners can even view the finished product before IDRC ever steps foot in their homes. An online gallery at www.interiordoor.com allows homeowners to create their own doors with custom hinges and handles, and receive free estimates.

Prices for IDRC's custom, raised-panel, interior doors begin at $129 installed. Prices include custom installation, dull-brass hinges, clean-up, and disposal of old materials. All jobs are covered by a customer satisfaction guarantee. Homeowners can choose from a wide variety of custom hinges, handles and doors, including specialties such as mirrored wardrobe doors, glass doors, and premium wooden doors.

Hostert says, “Most local homeowners can replace all the interior doors in their home for under $2,000. You can't beat that price for a home makeover.” In addition to homeowners, Hostert plans to work with real estate agents, home stagers, architects, construction contractors and anyone else seeking a practical way to increase a home's value and overall appearance.

About IDRC
Interior Door Replacement Company custom fits and installs new interior doors for as low as $130 per door. Since its inception in 1997, the fast growing, national franchise has installed hundreds of thousands of interior doors in homes across America. Headquartered in Mountain View, Calif., IDRC has locations throughout California, Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. For more information about IDRC, visit the company's website at www.interiordoor.com.

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DeckoraWood™ Offers New Opportunities for Refurbishing Aging Decks, Balconies and Patios

An innovative new product from the makers of Forever Wood™ promises to open new opportunities for dealers, contractors and remodelers. The new product, DeckoraWood™ Vinyl Surface, offers a new alternative for replacing aging or unsightly decks that is fast and simple to install, and offers homeowners the prospect of a no-maintenance surface that faithfully mimics the rich beauty of natural wood.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- An innovative new product from the makers of Forever Wood™ promises to open new opportunities for dealers, contractors and remodelers. The new product, DeckoraWood™ Vinyl Surface, offers a new alternative for replacing aging or unsightly decks that is fast and simple to install, and offers homeowners the prospect of a no-maintenance surface that faithfully mimics the rich beauty of natural wood.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is the ideal solution to an unsightly or aging deck, patio or balcony,” said Denis Hamel, president and CEO of ICA Global LLC, which manufactures and markets the new product. “It provides an attractive, natural wood appearance with all the charm of a real pine, redwood or cedar deck. Yet you don’t have to tear off and replace the old surface, and the homeowner avoids the trouble and expense of yearly maintenance.”

The new product opens a number of opportunities to dealers and contractors who want to offer their customers an appealing, cost-effective solution to a common problem, said Hamel. It can be used to cover virtually any solid outdoor surface with new engineered PVC planks that replicate the look of natural wood, right down to varied graining and shading. Yet the surface never needs painting, staining or sealing, and will never warp, split, peel or crack.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface offers tremendous appeal to homeowners who are tired of the expense and hassle of deck maintenance, or who want to turn an unsightly concrete slab into an inviting patio,” said Hamel.

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is designed to cover composites, wood, tile and concrete surfaces. Since it is only ⅝-inch thick, it allows for proper clearance for swinging doors, making most installations simple and trouble-free. The unique tongue and groove design allows the flooring to be glued or fastened with screws, depending on the subsurface. In either case, there are no visible fasteners that can pop up and cause a safety hazard.

“Most DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface installations are quick and easy, saving both time and labor,” said Hamel. “As long as the structure and old surface are still structurally sound, the cost of tear-down and removal is eliminated.”

Unlike typical PVC or composite deck boards, DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is offered in a choice of three natural wood grain colors – redwood, cedar or grey pine – in addition to white. The richly grained colors faithfully replicate the intricate variations of real wood, providing a natural wood appearance. Each 5½-inch wide plank features a middle “V” groove that enhances the natural wood look and character.

“We have paid great attention to details such as these to ensure customer satisfaction,” said Hamel. “That means more referrals, fewer call-backs and more satisfied customers.”

The engineered PVC surface resists scratches, mold, mildew and stains, and is guaranteed to keep its natural wood grain characteristics. It resists fading, even in areas exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, and is resistant to oils, salt water and insects. DeckoraWood Vinyl Flooring is backed by a fully transferable limited lifetime warranty.

The deep wood grain also provides an extremely slip resistant surface, making DeckoraWood ideal for use in basements and other interior applications, as well as around pools and docks where moisture is a factor, added Hamel.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface offers an innovative solution to a number of homeowners’ problems,” said Hamel. “That means it also offers a very promising opportunity for building industry professionals who solve those problems.”

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface planks are available in 12-, 16- and 20-foot lengths, which can easily be cut to specific sizes. Matching trim and moldings are also available. All materials can be cut with a regular finishing saw blade, and no special tools are required for installation.

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is sold through Forever Wood distributors throughout North America. In addition, ICA Global is actively seeking additional qualified distributors. For more information or the name of the nearest ForeverWood distributor, call toll-free at 866-922-1922; send an e-mail request; or visit the company’s Web site at www.forever-wood.com.

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Centaur Products Inc. Reenergizes Brand and Gears up for International Expansion with Launch of New Website

Centaur Products Inc. has provided cutting edge sports facilities consulting and athletic equipment distribution for 32 years to stadiums and gyms across Canada. Now, rooted in the trust and quality of past successes, they’re ready to take their business to the next level. They are pursuing an ever growing and demanding international clientele to provide state-of-the-art sport facility equipment, and strategic consulting. To reach perspective clients worldwide, Centaur has created an effective and bold online presence.

Vancouver, BC (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- In the fast-paced and growing world of sports facilities and arenas, where products and services are constantly updated and revolutionized, the combination of cutting edge innovation, and quality rooted in trust and tradition, is essential.

Centaur Products Inc. has provided cutting edge sports facilities consulting and athletic equipment distribution for 32 years to stadiums and gyms across Canada. Now, rooted in the trust and quality of past successes, they’re ready to take their business to the next level. They are pursuing an ever growing and demanding international clientele to provide state-of-the-art sport facility equipment, and strategic consulting. To reach perspective clients worldwide, Centaur has created an effective and bold online presence.

In order to achieve their goals of reaching an international clientele with an effective website, Centaur contracted Solocube Solutions Inc. to develop http://www.centaurproducts.com. “The new website has done wonders for Centaur by renewing our brand image and presenting our customers with an exciting interactive website,” said Chris Wayne, sales and marketing coordinator for Centaur. “Centaur’s new website is now setting the standard for our industry in terms of design and functionality.”

With the launch of the new website, Centaur is more capable than ever to meet the needs of an international market. The attractive and user-friendly website meets client needs with a visual overview of previous successes in sporting arenas, as well as detailed product information.

Additionally, the site offers a content management system for news and quotes, which allows Centaur to update time sensitive information. Online marketing will achieve top search engine results. The second phase of this project will include the development of the website in French and Spanish as well as ecommerce solutions. With a revamped online presence, increased visibility, international exposure and more business is the expected result.

“Centaur had all the right ingredients; quality product, excellent service, innovative ideas, they just needed to ramp it up to the next level,” said Ivan Dancourt, CEO of Solocube Solutions Inc. “Now, with an impressive online presence, Centaur has the ability to reach a wealth of new clients who need their expertise. And the potential client, using the visuals and product details on the website, can see for themselves the vision and talent Centaur brings to the table.”

About Solocube Solutions Inc.
Solocube Solutions Inc. headed by local entrepreneur Ivan Dancourt, is an Internet creative design and development firm based in North Vancouver, Canada with an international client base. They plan, build and market digital business solutions for clients in North & South America. From creative design, to web application development, to consulting services, Solocube offers a fully integrated solution that helps companies increase their sales, improve efficiencies, and build customer loyalty. To learn more about this and other Solocube Solution projects, please visit Solocube's website at http://www.solocube.com or contact Solocube at 604-836-7610.

For More Information Contact:

Ivan Dancourt, CEO / Creative Director
Solocube Solutions Inc.
Tel: (604) 836-7610
Source: Solocube Solutions Inc.

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JC Produce Selects Iteration2’s Grower Management “Field-to-Fork” Solution and Microsoft Dynamics AX

Leading Fresh Produce Distributor and Processor, JC Produce, Selects Proven ERP Solution as their Integrated Enterprise Solution

Irvine, CA (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- Iteration2 (www.iteration2.com), the fastest growing Microsoft Dynamics (formerly Microsoft Business Solutions) Gold Certified Partner and 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year, announced today that JC Produce, has chosen Iteration2 to provide Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta) as their Enterprise Software, beating out all other competitors, including SAP and Oracle.

For over 25 years, JC Produce has earned their reputation for distributing the highest quality fresh fruits and vegetables and servicing their customers with unequaled satisfaction. Headquartered in West Sacramento, JC Produce is independently owned and operated and services customers throughout California. Microsoft Dynamics AX will be installed in the Northern and Southern Divisions of all three of its operating companies JC Produce, Club Fresh, and AG Logistics. Additional information can be found on their corporate website, www.jcproduce.com.

JC Produce will replace its legacy system with Iteration2 supplied Microsoft Dynamics AX. The transition to Microsoft Dynamics AX is part of an overall effort to improve business processes by integrating manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain management

“Our business is very specialized; we needed an enterprise solution which provided all the functionality we required to run our business, from manufacturing, inventory, to accounting. The solution also needed to be flexible, easy to maintain, and provide a development environment that allows us to develop our own enhancements that will benefit our customers and our bottom line…Microsoft Dynamics AX provided us with ALL of it,” said Michael Reisenweber, IT Director at JC Produce. Mike added, “Microsoft is moving in a very favorable direction with the strategy of providing industry solutions with a high return of investment and an overall lower total cost of ownership than the big guys, Oracle and SAP.”

“We are thrilled to have JC Produce as one of our customers, they will certainly be a prominent client for us,” said Greg Carter, Vice President of Iteration2. “The produce industry has become very competitive and today’s distributor and processor needs enterprise software specifically designed to satisfy their unique requirements. Microsoft Dynamics AX provides this and so much more.”

In closing, Reisenweber comments, “we chose Iteration2 as our vendor and implementation partner because they really understood our needs…their favorable customer references, technical depth and experience, and professionalism made us feel comfortable that Iteration2 was the right implementation partner.”

About Iteration2
Iteration2 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 a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, a leading provider of Microsoft Dynamics – AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta), and the 2005 US MBS Partner of the Year.

Iteration2’s vertical industry expertise, enterprise software industry domain experience, and exceptional technical skills with Microsoft technologies provide their clients with clear strategic business advantage. Iteration2 is based in Irvine, CA and 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
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Meridian Financial Services Ltd. Partners with RE/MAX Progroup

Meridian continues rapid expansion of franchise operations with prestigious RE/MAX Progroup in South Delta, BC.

Port Moody, BC (PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- Meridian Financial Services Ltd. has announced the opening of a new franchise location in Ladner / Tsawwassen, British Columbia. The new office opens within RE/MAX Progroup, the dominant real estate name in the South Delta area. The opening of Meridian First Mortgage expands the number of Meridian franchises to 15 throughout British Columbia and Alberta.

“The Meridian Financial Group brings a wealth of real estate knowledge and business experience coupled with the ability to obtain the best financing terms by aggregating mortgages from all over BC and Alberta. The benefits to our clients and realtors are immeasurable,” says Mel Reeves, owner of Re/Max Progroup. “A Meridian franchise presents an outstanding business case corporately and as an in-house service for our realtors demonstrates another strong retention tool.”

RE/MAX Progroup is one of the longer standing and prestigious organizations within the RE/MAX system of outstanding realtors, outselling their competition 3:1. RE/MAX Progroup offices are located in both beautiful Ladner and Tsawwassen, British Columbia.

“We are extremely pleased to partner with our second RE/MAX office” says Matt Kirby, Vice President of Franchise Operations. “The ownership and management of Meridian First Mortgage will no doubt be a leader in their market and a huge asset to our future growth plans.”

Meridian Financial Services has been specializing in the development of the mortgage brokerage industry since the first location opened in Coquitlam in 1995. Controlled growth has seen franchise offices open throughout British Columbia and Alberta, specifically associated with independently owned real estate, financial planning and general insurance offices.

Meridian franchises obtain mortgages on behalf of borrowers through the major lenders in Canada. Meridian currently has over 50 lenders on their system, including BNS, BMO, CIBC Firstline, TDCT, HSBC, ING Direct and most major credit unions in Canada. Due to having one of the largest collective volumes in Western Canada, Meridian guarantees the lowest mortgage rate to its clients at no cost to the borrower. Meridian currently has franchise locations in Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, Nanaimo, Parksville, Campbell River, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Penticton, Invermere and Edmonton.

For additional information, Contact:

Matt Kirby
Vice President of Franchise Operations
Meridian Financial Services Ltd.
Phone: 604.908.5009
Fax: 604.949.1040

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Outdoor Lighting Franchise NiteLites of St. Petersburg / Tampa / Clearwater To Light Up the St. Petersburg - Suncoast Home and Garden Show

NiteLites Outdoor Lighting Franchise of Tampa / Clearwater / St. Petersburg is pleased to announce our participation at St. Petersburg - Suncoast Home and Garden Show. This exciting show will be held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 on March 3, 4, & 5 , 2006.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- John and Ursula Petherbridge, owners of Landscape Lighting Company, NiteLites of St. Petersburg / Tampa / Clearwater will exhibit their comprehensive package of superior outdoor low voltage landscape and architectural lighting for residential and commercial applications.

NiteLites is an industry leader in the production and installation of low voltage outdoor lighting. Visit The Petherbridges at the show for a truly enlightening experience at booth #742. They will be educating visitors about the outstanding aesthetic, investment, and security benefits of the outdoor lighting systems from NiteLites. Descreet and energy efficient, NiteLites provides accent lighting for upscale homes.

NiteLites offers outdoor low voltage lights for architectural lighting landscape lighting, garden lighting, tree lighting, deck lighting, patio and pool area lights, step lighting, submersible lighting for fountains and ponds, and path lighting.

NiteLites is offering a free demonstration for both residential and commercial properties. To see the results of our yard lights before investing, register at the show for this exceptional opportunity. From modest landscapes to elaborate multimillion dollar luxury homes, NiteLites outdoor lighting provides a look that is guaranteed to please.

To request more information or a free night time demo, please stop by booth #742 at the home show or visit www.nitelites.com and click on Contact Us or Free Demo; or call the NiteLites of Clearwater/St. Petersburg #727-898-3929, Tampa # 813-386-2870 or 1-866-NITELITES.

NiteLites’ world headquarters, located in Franklin, Ohio, specializes in the manufacturing, design, installation, and lifetime maintenance their proprietary line of copper and brass fixtures which 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 home based franchise, please call 866-NITELITES. Franchises are available in many cities including Las Vegas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Memphis, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Seattle, Hartford, Tucson, Denver, Lexington, and San Jose. For more information on NiteLites Architectural and Landscape Lighting, visit their web site at www.nitelites.com .

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SuperiorSunrooms.com Announces New Color in its Sun Room Product Offering

SuperiorSunrooms.com introduces a new tan color for its vinyl insulated wall panel for its UltraView sun room product line.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- Superior Metal Products Company Incorporated, a leading wholesale manufacturer and supplier of quality components for Aluminum and Vinyl Home improvement industry, introduces a new "Tan" color to Superior’s UltraView™ E-Z Install Panelized Sun room System “The ultimate in sunroom living”. The Panelized Sun room walls comes with an exclusive 10 year Warranty on the enclosure plus a Lifetime Warranty against glass breakage and internal fogging on the standard insulated and tempered-glass vinyl sliding windows.

The UltraView™ E-Z Install Panelized Sun room System makes durability, strength and beauty very affordable. Comes in white embossed aluminum or white vinyl finish and now a tan colored vinyl finish to complement your home, condo or town house.

The insulated walls, roof and windows in the UltraView™ Sun room are designed to be both energy savings and enjoyment by keeping the sun room both cooler in summer and warmer in fall and spring and are virtually maintenance free.

The 3.25” thick insulated panelized wall system provides an R-13 Thermal Rating. Add the 3” thick insulated roofing system, featuring an R-13 Thermal Rating, and provides many years of sun room livability.

About Superior:
Superior Metal Products Company, Inc.(http://www.superiormetalproducts.com) is a manufacturer and wholesale distributor of quality components for a variety of home improvement products. Superior's products include vinyl and aluminum windows, replacement windows, window screens, storm windows, doors, screen doors, security screen doors, storm doors, carports, patio covers, patio porch deck pool enclosures, patio rooms, screen enclosures, screen rooms, bulk screen wire, insect screening, insulated enclosures, sun room and carports.

Superior's commercial building products division manufactures protective aluminum walkway covers and canopies made to the industry standard construction speciation of "10530 Protective Covers" and "107300 Protective Covers".

Superior distributes to local dealers in thousands of communities across the country.

Additional dealer and consumer information about Superior Sun rooms at http://www.superiorsunrooms.com or 800-445-1200 Tony Ellis

Contact:
Marketing
Superior Metal Products Company, Inc.
116 Citation Court
Birmingham, AL 35209-6307
(800) 445-1200
(205) 945-1200
(205) 945-9831 Fax
Email contact available on website
http://www.superiorsunrooms.com

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DeckoraWood™ Offers New Opportunities for Refurbishing Aging Decks, Balconies and Patios

An innovative new product from the makers of Forever Wood™ promises to open new opportunities for dealers, contractors and remodelers. The new product, DeckoraWood™ Vinyl Surface, offers a new alternative for replacing aging or unsightly decks that is fast and simple to install, and offers homeowners the prospect of a no-maintenance surface that faithfully mimics the rich beauty of natural wood.

(PRWEB) February 22, 2006 -- An innovative new product from the makers of Forever Wood™ promises to open new opportunities for dealers, contractors and remodelers. The new product, DeckoraWood™ Vinyl Surface, offers a new alternative for replacing aging or unsightly decks that is fast and simple to install, and offers homeowners the prospect of a no-maintenance surface that faithfully mimics the rich beauty of natural wood.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is the ideal solution to an unsightly or aging deck, patio or balcony,” said Denis Hamel, president and CEO of ICA Global LLC, which manufactures and markets the new product. “It provides an attractive, natural wood appearance with all the charm of a real pine, redwood or cedar deck. Yet you don’t have to tear off and replace the old surface, and the homeowner avoids the trouble and expense of yearly maintenance.”

The new product opens a number of opportunities to dealers and contractors who want to offer their customers an appealing, cost-effective solution to a common problem, said Hamel. It can be used to cover virtually any solid outdoor surface with new engineered PVC planks that replicate the look of natural wood, right down to varied graining and shading. Yet the surface never needs painting, staining or sealing, and will never warp, split, peel or crack.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface offers tremendous appeal to homeowners who are tired of the expense and hassle of deck maintenance, or who want to turn an unsightly concrete slab into an inviting patio,” said Hamel.

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is designed to cover composites, wood, tile and concrete surfaces. Since it is only ⅝-inch thick, it allows for proper clearance for swinging doors, making most installations simple and trouble-free. The unique tongue and groove design allows the flooring to be glued or fastened with screws, depending on the subsurface. In either case, there are no visible fasteners that can pop up and cause a safety hazard.

“Most DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface installations are quick and easy, saving both time and labor,” said Hamel. “As long as the structure and old surface are still structurally sound, the cost of tear-down and removal is eliminated.”

Unlike typical PVC or composite deck boards, DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is offered in a choice of three natural wood grain colors – redwood, cedar or grey pine – in addition to white. The richly grained colors faithfully replicate the intricate variations of real wood, providing a natural wood appearance. Each 5½-inch wide plank features a middle “V” groove that enhances the natural wood look and character.

“We have paid great attention to details such as these to ensure customer satisfaction,” said Hamel. “That means more referrals, fewer call-backs and more satisfied customers.”

The engineered PVC surface resists scratches, mold, mildew and stains, and is guaranteed to keep its natural wood grain characteristics. It resists fading, even in areas exposed to the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, and is resistant to oils, salt water and insects. DeckoraWood Vinyl Flooring is backed by a fully transferable limited lifetime warranty.

The deep wood grain also provides an extremely slip resistant surface, making DeckoraWood ideal for use in basements and other interior applications, as well as around pools and docks where moisture is a factor, added Hamel.

“DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface offers an innovative solution to a number of homeowners’ problems,” said Hamel. “That means it also offers a very promising opportunity for building industry professionals who solve those problems.”

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface planks are available in 12-, 16- and 20-foot lengths, which can easily be cut to specific sizes. Matching trim and moldings are also available. All materials can be cut with a regular finishing saw blade, and no special tools are required for installation.

DeckoraWood Vinyl Surface is sold through Forever Wood distributors throughout North America. In addition, ICA Global is actively seeking additional qualified distributors. For more information or the name of the nearest ForeverWood distributor, call toll-free at 866-922-1922 or visit the company’s Web site at www.forever-wood.com.

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Readers' Tastes on 9/11 Take Radical Turn -- Best-seller Now Webster Tarpley's '9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA'

Alternative views on US government role evolve from "let it happen on purpose" to "inside job from start to finish."

Washington, DC (PRWEB) Feb. 21, 2006. For skeptics of the official story of 9/11, the taboo of 2002 has become the cornerstone of 2006: they are now convinced the Twin Towers and Building WTC 7 did not collapse from fire, but were demolished by explosives - an act that could only be carried out from inside the US power structure (www.waronfreedom.org/synth/wtc7-downfall.png ).

"Against the weight of physical evidence, half-way positions finally have nothing to support them, just like the free-fall collapse of building WTC-7," says John Leonard, who publishes several books on 9/11 under the Progressive Press imprint.

The latest is Webster Griffin Tarpley's "9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA" (2nd edition, January 2006), and it lives up to its uncompromising title. "The demolition of the three towers is the end station with other 9/11 critiques that get that far," Leonard notes. "For Tarpley it is only the opener in his case against the terror oligarchs." (www.reopen911.org/Tarpley_ch_6.pdf) The real meat is his model of "state-sponsored false-flag terrorism" - a ruling rogue network of moles, patsies, professional killers, a privatized headquarters, and controlled corporate media.

Terror and covert operations are logical necessities, Tarpley says, in order to uphold any regime that serves the interests of the few in the guise of mass democracy. Activist as well as author, he is recently warning that the planned attack on Iran is not due to any nuclear program, but to Iran's planned oil bourse (www.prweb.com/releases/2006/01/prweb337360.htm), which could knock out the underpinnings of the deficit-stretched US dollar. Tarpley is on talk radio at least once a week, with a smooth, erudite delivery that lends credibility to his radical findings. (see www.waronfreedom.org/radio.html)

There is a market for the mix. The book has earned 5-star reviews on Amazon (see www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0930852311 and www.waronfreedom.org/synth/reviews.html).
So far this year, the Amazon sales rank for "9/11 Synthetic Terror" has led all other 9/11 exposés, vying with the official report of the 9/11 Commission for first place. A recent ranking:

1,354 9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA, by Webster G Tarpley
1,851 The 9/11 Commission Report, by US Government
2,358 Crossing the Rubicon, by Mike Ruppert
3,477 The New Pearl Harbor, by David Ray Griffin
6,761 The 9/11 Commission Report: Omissions and Distortions, by David Ray Griffin
11,156 Inside Job, by Jim Marrs

Most of the other alternative 9/11 authors tried Michael Moore's easier path to popularity: criticizing both the Bush regime and the bogeyman of Islamic terrorism, says Leonard. For instance, Noam Chomsky's early hit "9/11" championed the "blowback theory" that 9/11 was repayment for the evils of imperialism. Tarpley refutes this in his chapter "Islamic Fundamentalism: Fostered by US Foreign Policy," in his critique of 9/11 literature, and in recent articles and interviews on the Mohammed cartoon provocation (1).

"The fatal drawback of such double-talk is that it reinforces the enemy images which are the alibi for war on the Middle East," says Tarpley's publisher, who was the first to print any book in English questioning the official narrative. "That title, War on Freedom, had a double meaning: it catered to people who still believed Bush's slogan that America was attacked by people who hated our freedoms - but with a spin that the real war on freedom is from within." It sold 1500 copies a month, with especially strong sales just before the attack on Iraq in spring 2003.

"The War on Freedom" (www.waronfreedom.org/reviews.html) skirted "conspiracy theories" like explosions in the towers, but it was quickly followed by "Painful Questions," (www.erichufschmid.net) a very different book: large format, replete with color photos of the exploding towers, diagrams, and psychological ideas on the "denial syndrome" of the "sheeple."

Leonard says "9/11 Truthers are bitter about mass peace movements like ANSWER and Move-On, which refuse to tackle the only issue Bush has to push clash of civilizations warfare - and the only one we have to stop it - 9/11."

"9/11 Truth" attracts a wide spectrum of converts with little in common but the awful fear that 9/11 was a covert operation by the US government itself. One such believer is theologian David Ray Griffin, who had no reason at first to doubt the official story. His 2004 book, "The New Pearl Harbor: Disturbing Questions about the Bush Administration and 9/11" (www.911bookshelf.com) is popular for its balanced, logical probing of the competing explanations for 9/11.

Griffin cited "Painful Questions" and concluded, "If it was indeed a controlled demolition, of course, that would mean that the terrorists were able to succeed in their mission to bring down the World Trade Center only because it was an inside job."

Two years, ago, then, ambiguity still ruled, and the meme "terrorist hijackers" still cast its spell even at the cutting edge of "9/11 Truth."

It has now been dispelled by activist historian and intelligence expert Tarpley, a cosmopolitan political operative based near Washington DC - an author who does not start from zero, connecting the dots, but who knew immediately what he was looking at "on the day." His very first book in 1978 (www.tarpley.net) revealed that Italy's "leftist terrorist Red Brigades" were actually a subsidiary of Western intelligence agencies. In 1992 Tarpley broke the equally provocative story of the Bush family's financing of Adolf Hitler (http://www.waronfreedom.org/index.html#bushbio), and there again his documentation could not be faulted.

"9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA" is certainly his next direct hit, although it belongs to a strange new world where steel buildings don't melt, novice pilots can't outfly the Air Force, cell phones don't work at five miles up, nobody picks a war on America, and "Al-Qaeda" doesn't even exist, except as the Arab legion of a CIA-MI6 army of dupes, doubles and provocateurs. (www.nowpublic.com/node/25359)

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(1) The argument of Ch. XIV, in brief: "the 19th century British Arab Bureau, crown purveyors of divide and conquer schemes, hit on xenophobic fundamentalism as the ploy to make the Arabs impossible partners for alliances with any of Britain's rivals" - a practice carried on by the US. Critical review of the literature: in update to 2nd edition, at www.waronfreedom.org/synth/synter2ed.pdf. "The Mohammed Cartoons: Recruiting Europe for Bush’s Attack on Iran:" article at www.waronfreedom.org/activists/stop-amerigeddon.html, interview on Jeff Rense, see www.waronfreedom.org/radio.html.

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Revolutionary Changes by Martinson-Nicholls Ramp Mats Make Navigating Inclined Walks & Ramps Possible - Heated Mats Melt Away Snow & Ice

The Heated Ramp Mat melts snow and ice while featuring a low profile surface providing easy access for wheel chairs or walkers. The aggressive, non-slip surface provides optimum traction year round, is durable, and may be cleaned with mild detergent and water.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- Snow and ice covered ramps can be hazardous for pedestrian traffic, and particularly so for users of walkers and wheel chairs. Traditional outdoor entrance mats may become saturated with snow and ice, offering little traction. Innovations from Martinson-Nicholls Heated Ramp Mats eliminate snow and ice build-up from forming on ramps without snow shoveling, snow blowing, harsh chemicals or in-ground heating systems.

The Heated Ramp Mat melts snow and ice while featuring a low profile surface providing easy access for wheel chairs or walkers. The aggressive, non-slip surface provides optimum traction year round, is durable, and may be cleaned with mild detergent and water.

The Heated Ramp Mats are easy to install-just unroll and plug them in. With a 140 BTU per square foot output, the mat's heated section keeps it free of snow and ice. The 10-foot cord incorporates an inline GFI. Using standard 120VAC, 15A circuit, all electrical components are UL listed. Offered in black, high-grade Nitrile rubber, The Heated Ramp Mat is offered for residential and commercial use in both 3' x 5' and 3' x 10' sizes.

About Martinson-Nicholls

Martinson-Nicholls, over the last 25 years, has established itself as a leader in custom floor matting and safety solutions.

Martinson-Nicholls provides the customer with the exact size needed-small, large, standard, nonstandard, special shapes and logos. Custom installations are also a specialty of the company.

Anti-slip safety tapes and treads are available in various sizes and textures from hand cut or die cut pieces to full rolls and special shapes.

"We have concentrated on floor safety, anti-fatigue and indoor and outdoor heated floor mat applications. We welcome the special applications that our customers present us with. This has enabled us to satisfy come very unique and unusual problems for our customers," says Dan Ruminski, President of Martinson-Nicholls.

Contact:
Dan Ruminski
Martinson-Nicholls
800-876-1312
http://www.floormat.com/heated-ramp-mats.html

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February 21, 2006

New Home Improvement Product Eliminates 80% of Household Dirt

Dirt Drain™, an innovative floor mat system, prevents dirt, mud, snow and debris from entering the home. Some predict Dirt Drain™ will become standard feature in new home construction.

Newport, MI (PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- One of life's constant struggles -- keeping carpets, rugs and floors clean -- may now be a thing of the past thanks to an innovative new floor mat system that keeps the dirt outside. Like many great inventions the idea came from solving an everyday problem. Contractor Thomas Foote had just completed his new dream home. And that put his muddy boots at odds with his flooring --and his wife. To protect his relationship and his investment, he used his contractor skills to invent a way to keep the dirt where it belonged, out-of-doors and out-of-sight.

His solution was a flush mounted grate, one that allowed dirt and mud to drop through the industrial strength grid, and onto the ground below. Designed to fit between standard joists of 12", 16" and 24", the new device worked so well that Foote was soon making them for every neighbor, friend or acquaintance that stomped by. Soon after he started Dirt Drain™ International to keep up with the growing demand. The response since has been nothing short of amazing according to Foote. "Once someone has a Dirt Drain™ they wonder how they got by without one. They end up installing them by the front door, back door, garage door... anywhere where dirt and mud get tracked in, because it literally saves their flooring and carpets, not to mention all the clean up."

Many experts would seem to agree. According to the cleaning tips at MerryMaids.com, "Eighty percent of the dirt in your house walks in through the door on people's feet." That dirt often gets embedded deep in carpet fibers, requiring steam cleaning, or creates the equivalent of sandpaper on wooden surfaces. Foote knows this from practical experience. "As a professional contractor by trade, I'd seen the costly effects of dirt and mud stains on many job sites, and the clean up and replacement gets expensive. It finally occurred to me that the best way to deal with it was to keep it from entering in the first place."

Homebuilders are seizing on the opportunity to spec the Dirt Drain™ as a new "smart home" feature. "It benefits everyone," Foote continues. "It ensures the model home stays clean, and it appeals to new homeowners, who wants to protect their new investment." Foote envisions the Dirt Drain™ as a standard feature in every new home, much as air bags and intermittent wipers are now standard on every car. "It just doesn't make sense to drag mud and debris into a home when it can be left outside."

For those with existing homes, the Dirt Drain™ comes with instructions for cutting into the wood decking or concrete flooring. The cutout opening also provides side benefits such as additional air circulation under the decking and added lighting through basement windows. If customers don't need an even flush mounting, the Dirt Drain™ can also be framed with standard lumber in a matter of minutes. "Whether you have one framed or flush mounted, the dirt stays off your shoes, your rugs, your floors and your to-do list," Foote states. "Anything that keeps my job easier and my wife happier, I'm all for it."

For more information on Dirt Drain, visit http://DirtDrain.com or call 866-658-9910 toll free.

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Fibrwrap Construction Inc. Completes Successful FRP Bridge Strengthening Project

Fibrwrap Construction Inc. has announced the successful completion of a large scale bridge strengthening project on the Jamestown - Verrazano Bridge in Rhode Island using the Tyfo® SCH Carbon Fiber Fibrwrap® System. The bridge spans 7,350 feet (2,240 meters) over the west passage of the Narrangansett Bay connecting the towns of Jamestown and North Kingstown, RI.

Jamestown, RI (PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- Fibrwrap Construction Inc. has announced the successful completion of a large scale bridge strengthening project on the Jamestown - Verrazano Bridge in Rhode Island using the Tyfo® SCH Carbon Fiber Fibrwrap® System. The bridge spans 7,350 feet (2,240 meters) over the west passage of the Narrangansett Bay connecting the towns of Jamestown and North Kingstown, RI. http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com

“The Jamestown bridge project presented many difficulties, from access of the interior and exterior work area to inclement weather conditions. The field crew were especially creative in regard to overcoming these obstacles, which led to a successful completion of this high profile project.” Heath Carr, President, Fibrwrap Construction Inc. http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com

The Verrazano bridge construction is a double cell post-tensioned girder which supports four lanes of traffic on State Highway 138.The bridge was found to be deficient in shear strength in several critical areas located near the existing column bents. Fyfe Company’s Tyfo® SCH Carbon Fiber Fibrwrap® System (www.fyfeco.com) was specified to provide the additional required shear strength to the bridge structure. The SCH Fibrwrap® System consists of high strength carbon fibers that are combined with an epoxy matrix and bonded to the existing structure to provide additional capacity. http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com/structure.htm

The design for this project called for the FRP System to be installed to the internal and external faces of the concrete girder. This proved challenging as access to the inside of the girder was only available through manholes and the exterior of the bridge could be reached only by extensive scaffolding and lifts. The light-weight nature of the Tyfo® Systems allowed for easier access by making it possible to carry all of the required materials by hand to the locations needing reinforcement. http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com/concrete.htm

Fibrwrap Construction Inc. uses advanced composites, or FRPs (Fibre Reinforced Polymers) to add strength and ductility to structures that are in need of upgrade, repair or rehabilitation. Structures include bridges, concrete and wood piers, buildings, pipes and other structures. http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com/pipe.htm

About Fibrwrap Construction, Inc:

Since 1988, Fibrwrap Construction, Inc. has specialized in FRP Strengthening, concrete restoration, as well as masonry restoration, and has performed over one thousand seismic strengthening upgrades and retrofits and over five hundred concrete restoration and repair projects.

Fibrwrap Construction, Inc. has performed state of the art structural repairs to many facilities including military installations, industrial facilities, hospitals, petrochemical plants, schools, water and waste water sites and coastal structures.

In addition to advanced composite installation on bridges, Fibrwrap Construction Inc. also provides services including specialty gunite, pipe repair, epoxy injection, masonry restoration, concrete restoration, feasibility studies and earthquake retrofits.

Contact:
Heath Carr – President
1790 Evergreen Street
Duarte, CA 91010
T. 626.358.9840
F. 626.358.9898
http://www.fibrwrapconstruction.com

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Tulane Student Takes Action on Rebuilding New Orleans Levee System

Dan Hyman, a New Yorker who is a freshman at Tulane University, plans to collect one million signatures to rebuild the New Orleans levee system so it can withstand a category-five hurricane.

New Orleans, LA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 21, 2006 -- Dan Hyman, a New Yorker who is a freshman at Tulane University, plans to collect one million signatures to rebuild the New Orleans levee system so it can withstand a category-five hurricane. He has already gathered over 800 signatures on his website, www.savebigeasy.org. He has collected signatures from a New York state senator and state assemblyman, as well as from several well-respected ministers.

Hyman was forced out of his dorm on move-in day at Tulane, shortly before the levee system failed. New Orleans suffered its worst damage as a result of human error. The levees and floodwalls were poorly designed and poorly maintained. They should have been able to withstand Katrina, which hit New Orleans as a category-three hurricane.

“When I learned they were not going to strengthen the levees because of the cost, I knew I had to do something,” says Hyman. “Creating www.savebigeasy.org seemed like the best way to put pressure on Congress to rebuild the levee system properly.”

The website describes New Orleans’ cultural and financial contributions to this country, and contains a petition that will be presented to Congress to show that the American people support the protection of New Orleans. It also explains why an upgraded levee and floodwall system is the key to the successful recovery of this great city.

“If everyone who evacuated Louisiana signed the petition, and asked two friends to do the same, we would have more than enough signatures in support of rebuilding the levee system the right way,” explains Hyman. “Time is running out on New Orleans. The longer we wait, the more lives are at risk.”

Those who would like to sign the petition can do so by visiting http://www.savebigeasy.org.

www.savebigeasy.org is a non-profit website. Its purpose is to collect one million signatures in support of a congressional bill that will provide the funds necessary to rebuild the New Orleans levee systems to withstand category-five hurricanes. For more information, contact Dan Hyman at 516-313-0759.

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Finally, There is an Affordable Solution to the Horrifying Red Fire Ant Invasion that is Costing the Southern United States Billions of Dollars in Property Damage

The Red Fire Ant invasion is causing billions of dollars in property damage in the Southern United States. Nix of America, a plastics and industrial products company in San Jose, has developed an innovative product called ARINIX™ that repels destructive Fire Ants away from property and keeps them away for 3-5 years.

San Jose, CA, (PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- The Red Imported Fire Ant is an aggressive and venomous pest that has been causing tremendous economic damage to the Southern United States. In Texas alone, over $1.2 billion dollars of damage has been done to crops, parks, schools, electrical wires, cable and telephone wires, sprinkler systems, and anything else in the path of the Fire Ant. To date, strategies to stop the Fire Ant from damaging property have been ineffective. That was until ARINIX™ was invented.

Nix of America, a plastics and industrial products company in San Jose, has developed an innovative plastic called ARINIX™ that is embedded with a slow-release pesticide that Fire Ants hate. When ARNINX™ is placed by a Fire Ant colony, the colony abandons their nest.

One of the places where Fire Ants cause the most damage is in outdoor utility boxes (electrical, cable TV, and telephone). Fire Ants are attracted to the electrical hum and warmth found in utility boxes. The damage is caused by Fire Ants nesting in the utility boxes and corroding the wires by bringing dirt and moisture into the utility box. ARINIX™ has demonstrated itself to be an ideal solution for ridding utility boxes of Fire Ants and keeping the ants out for three to five years.

According to Dr. Bastiaan M. Drees, one of the world’s leading Fire Ant authorities and a Professor of Entomology at Texas A&M University, "ARINIX™ is a huge step forward for protection in commercial industry segments. Prior to this product’s development, chemically-based treatments could not provide more than a year’s protection. ARINIX™ provides up to 5- years of protection in a single application."

Applying ARINIX™ is very simple. All that needs to be done is to take an ARINIX™ strip and wrap it around the base of a utility box or other type of property you wish to protect from Fire Ants. ARINIX™ has also been shown to protect against spider infestations.

Gene Ozawa, President of Nix of America, states, "We’re just beginning to look at new uses for ARINIX™. Dealing with fire ants is just one of many uses for ARINIX™. The applications go on and on."

ARINIX™ comes in the form of several shaped plastic strips, (grommet, flat, L-shaped or spiral shape) which can be placed on or along access points to utility box or other type of property or wrapped around wires, pipes or around the base of a tree or doorway.

For more information on ARINIX™ and how to order it, please contact Gene Ozawa, President, Nix of America at (408) 971-3115 or visit http://www.arinix.com. Nix of America is located at 181 Metro Drive, Suite 590, San Jose, CA 95110.

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NiteLites Landscape Lighting Franchise of Tampa / St. Petersburg / Clearwater to Brighten Florida's Largest Spring Home Show March 10, 11, & 12, 2006

Outdoor lighting company of NiteLites of Tampa / St. Petersburg / Clearwater featured at the Florida's Largest Spring Home Show at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa at the Florida State Fairgrounds, 4800 Highway 301 North, Tampa March 10th through 12th, 2006.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- NiteLites - The Professional Landscape Lighting Company (Architectural & Landscape Illumination) is casting a beautiful glow on the most stunning homes in Florida. With eight years in the business and being one of the nation’s largest landscaping lighting companies, NiteLites has earned a reputation for offering affordable excellence.

John and Ursula Petherbridge, owners of NiteLites of Tampa/St. Petersburg / Clearwater will exhibit their comprehensive package of superior outdoor low-voltage landscape and architectural lighting for residential and commercial lighting applications.

The NiteLites System provides clients with breathtaking curb appeal, added safety and security, increased value and resale potential, and the ability to enjoy outdoor patios, decks, swimming pools and walkways for additional hours each evening. The company works with developers, homeowners, builders, landscape architects and landscapers to create designs that not only highlight landscaping, but also showcase the architectural details of a home.

Prospective clients are able to see their home illuminated by NiteLites during a no obligation evening lighting demonstration. During the demonstration homeowners are given the opportunity to see exactly how their home can be highlighted, as a professional designer tailors the system to meet their personal tastes and needs. A full service operation, NiteLites offers complete lighting design services, installation and reliable maintenance.

NiteLites offers 10 categories of lighting fixtures: path lights, spot lights, wash lights well lights (also called “up lighting”), deck lights, spread lights, recessed lights, submersible lights, paver lights and grill lights. Each of these lights provide unique accent to a variety of architectural and landscape features. The Tampa NiteLites Team guarantees that both the clients’ budget and expectations are met.

Founded in Dayton in 1998, NiteLites has grown quickly and now includes locations in more than 33 cities throughout the United States. Locally owned and operated in each city, NiteLites offers products that are specifically manufactured for the company. All products are constructed of solid brass and copper plus other non-corrosive materials, with an extensive warranty that covers both the bulbs and the fixtures. Additionally, the use of transformers with their own circuit breakers further increases their safety and longevity. NiteLites’ Systems add value residential and commercial properties as they provide peace of mind to their owners and managers as they “Lite the Nite”.

In addition to residential lighting projects, NiteLites creates custom landscape lighting design for subdivision entrances, clubhouses, pools, and walkways; residential property developments; commercial developments; municipalities, public facilities, and park developments; as well as apartments, town homes, and condos.

Home owners, developers, landscape architects, and property managers interested in quality low-voltage lighting are invited to stop by booth #1008 at the Spring Home Show and sign up for a free demonstration or contact: John & Ursula Petherbridge -- owners, NiteLites of Tampa # 813-386-2870, and NiteLites of Clearwater/St. Petersburg #727-898-3929 or click their website www.nitelites.com.

Don’t miss NiteLites of Tampa as they exhibit for the first time at Florida’s Largest Spring Home Show. For directions, hours and/or ticket information click on http://www.bighomeshow.com or call Florida State Fairgrounds # 1-800-345-FAIR.

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Landscape Lighting Franchise NiteLites of Charlotte to Shine at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show

NiteLites of Charlotte -- The Outside Lighting Professionals, will be on hand with their special guest NASCAR driver Mike Wallace at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show March 1st-5th 2006. The event will be held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart in Charlotte, NC.

(PRWEB) February 21, 2006 -- NiteLites of Charlotte -- The Outside Lighting Professionals, will be on hand at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show March 1st -5th 2006. The event will be held at the Charlotte Merchandise Mart in Charlotte, NC.

Expected to be a Billion Dollar industry, NitesLites professionals will be on hand to meet homeowners' growing demand for high quality low voltage outdoor lighting. Stop by the NiteLites booth to meet General Manager Todd Sterchi and his staff and take the opportunity to view their gallery of lit homes. These night time photos clearly show the impact of professional lighting on a wide variety of homes and commercial properties.

NASCAR Great Mike Wallace will be at the NiteLites booth signing autographs on Saturday March 4th from 1pm – 4pm. WSOC 103.7 “The Racin’ Station” will be doing a live feed from the NiteLites booth as well. Mike Wallace’s Nextel Cup car will be at the NiteLites booth all weekend. Show hours are: Wednesday through Saturday, 10AM – 9PM and Sunday 10AM – 6PM.

NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc., a leading franchisor of landscape lighting, features low voltage high quality lighting with breathtaking elegance for residential and commercial properties. The difference between NiteLites and the other landscape lighting companies is their proven design, installation, service, and operations systems that focus on an acute attention to detail. Earlier this year, NiteLites of Charlotte was presented with the Superior Growth Award for 2005 with a 53% increase in sales at the NiteLites Corporate Conference held at the Grand Dunes Members Club in Myrtle Beach, SC.

NiteLites provides many types of low voltage lighting fixtures including outdoor lights for architectural lighting, landscape lighting, patio and garden lighting, deck lighting, submersible lighting for fountains and ponds, and path lighting.

The NiteLites System provides clients with breathtaking curb appeal, added safety and security, increased value and resale potential, and the ability to enjoy outdoor patios, decks, swimming pools and walkways for additional hours each evening. The company works with developers, homeowners, builders and landscape architects to create designs that not only highlight landscaping, but also showcase the architectural details of a home.

Potential clients are able to envision their home illuminated with NiteLites during a no obligation evening lighting demonstration. Homeowners are given the opportunity to see exactly how their home can be highlighted, as a professional designer tailors the system to meet their personal tastes and needs. A full service operation, NiteLites offers complete lighting design services, installation, and reliable maintenance.

For more information about NiteLites landscape lighting systems and franchise opportunities, visit www.nitelites.com or call Todd Sterchi and his staff at 704-364-1132 or toll free at 1-866-NITELITES for a free evening lighting demonstration for your home or business.

The Southern Spring Home and Garden Show features events everyday of the show for both adults and children. There are seven home shows in one at the Southern Spring Home and Garden Show, to buy tickets in advance or for more information visit http://www.southernshows.com/sss/.

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February 20, 2006

Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. Unleashes Innovative Product at IECA's EC06

Paint Washout Systems container to dramatically improve compliance for construction sites.

Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 20, 2006 -- Concrete Washout Systems, Inc., (CWS) announced today that it has developed and deployed a patent pending Paint Washout Systems (PWS) container for improved jobsite compliance which will be on display at the International Erosion Control Associations Conference (EC 06) in Long Beach, CA.

The new and patent pending PWS container offers an added measure of compliance for jobsites. The new container has approximately 450 gallons (US) of holding capacity and unique features including forklift pockets for added versatility and convenience, grated work tray and a lid to keep debris out and for added security. The PWS service is similar to that of a portable toilet service provider.

The PWS container will be on display at the International Erosion Control Association’s Conference EC 06 in Long Beach, CA at the Long Beach Convention Center, February 22-23, 2006. Concrete Washout Systems will be in booth # 744.

“The paint washout systems container was put into service to continue providing our customers with the best available technology and as a direct result of feedback obtained from the customers and end users on the jobsites,” stated Mark Jenkins, President of Concrete Washout Systems, Inc. “The paint washout container offers an unparalleled essential risk management solution for paint washout compliance on the jobsites where before, they had very little if any compliant options available” added Mr. Jenkins.

The patent pending PWS is a portable, self-contained and watertight container that controls, captures and contains paint washout material and wastewater. It allows trade personnel to easily washout paint equipment on site and facilitates easy off site recycling of the same paint wastewater, while protecting the storm drain system from potential illegal discharges. This system replaces other outdated washout BMP’s, which are costly, unsightly and damaging to the environment since their containment value diminishes, due to inherently faulty material, over use and lack of maintenance.

About Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
Concrete Washout Systems is a risk management specialist and industry pioneer in concrete and paint washout and wastewater removal, treatment and recycling. The patent-pending Paint Washout Systems provides a cost effective, environmentally friendly and compliance alternative for homebuilders, contractors and environmental engineering firms. For more information visit http://www.paintwashout.com and http://www.concretewashout.com .

Contact:
Roger Engelsgaard
Concrete Washout Systems, Inc.
1-877-2-WASHOUT
Fax: (916) 689-0592
www.concretewashout.com

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Hays Fluid Controls Silences the Competition in Chicago at the 2006 AHR/ASHRAE Expo; Lab Tests Are in and the Hays Fluid Controls, Mesurflo is the Quietest

Hays Mesurflo ® was the quietest in every category in an independent lab test of four of the industries most popular brand of automatic flow control valves. In some tests, the Hays Mesurflo® valve didn’t even create enough noise to register on the labs test equipment.

(PRWEB) February 12, 2006 -- Dan Marsh, Regional Manager for Hays said; We at Hays Fluid Controls have always touted the fact the Hays Mesurflo ® automatic flow control valve as the quietest in the industry, but now that independent lab results proved it, well that’s something to shout about.

After requests from engineers, contractors and end users to quantify the Mesurflo’s benefits, Engineering Director, Nick Zupp decided to do just that. "Mr. Zupp purchased 3 of our competitors' valves and sent them to the ETL SEMKO division of Intertek in Cortland, NY for testing along with our own." "Intertek tested all (4) four automatic flow control valves at several different differential pressure ranges." The differential pressure ranges used in testing were 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 and 48 PSI. In some cases, the Hays Mesurflo ® didn’t even register on the test equipment meters. The tests also showed some our competitors' decibel readings as high as 20 and 30 decibels higher than the Hays Mesurflo ®.

We are ecstatic with the results says President, Albert G. Juhl. If you want to talk to Hays about the results please give (Nick) Nicholas G. Zupp a call at 704-922-9565.

If you want to remain the leader in automatic flow control valves aka; pressure independent valves, then you need to have superior engineering and you need to prove your results through independent labs.

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Cornwall Glass Extend Reach with the Opening of Exeter Glass Centre

Cornwall Glass Group mark their presence as a regional player in the South West with the opening of a new branch at Exeter. The Exeter Glass Centre, which opened during November 2005, is the ninth branch of the South West’s largest family owned company.

(PRWEB) February 20, 2006 -- Cornwall Glass Group mark their presence as a regional player in the South West with the opening of a new branch at Exeter. The Exeter Glass Centre, which opened during November 2005, is the ninth branch of the South West’s largest family owned company.

Exeter Glass Centre, housed in spacious premises at the Sowton Industrial Estate, is easily accessed from Exeter and a stone’s throw from the M5. Carrying 150 tonnes of glass Exeter Glass Centre offers the widest range of glass and glazing products available from stock in Devon.

The branch will supply the groups own BS EN 1279 compliant and BSI kitemarked sealed units and new range of high performance conservatory units. Exeter Glass Centre will also offer extensive processing facilities, both in-house and within the group, drilling, sandblasting, straight and shaped bevelling to name a few services.

Mark Mitchell, managing director said “We are proud to offer our wide range of quality products and commitment to customer service to new customers in the Exeter and surrounding areas.” This expansion signifies the group’s ambition to reach further into the South West. Mr Mitchell adds “Our goal is to establish a respected regional presence. We are looking forward to continued success during 2006 that will see our position and reputation in the South West’s marketplace cemented and extended.”

To contact the Exeter Glass Centre call 01392 364 364 or visit the website www.exeterglasscentre.co.uk

Notes to Editors:
1. Cornwall Glass Group comprises Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd and Truro Glass Company that operate a total of nine branches in Cornwall and Devon. In total the group employs 100 staff. The Company was started from scratch at Truro in 1979 by Mr David Mitchell.

2. Exeter Glass Centre currently employs a team of 8 efficient and experienced individuals. It has a fleet of 3 delivery vehicles, including a 17 tonne LGV.

3. Cornwall Glass & Glazing invested £2million in a purpose built state-of-the-art factory which opened in 2004. Housing, within it’s 17,000 square feet, high-speed glass cutting equipment, a robotic sealed unit production line and the only glass toughening plant in Cornwall.

4. For more information contact Steven Michell on 01726 66325.

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New Approach to Building Brand Identity and Marketing Goods and Services with a Long Life Cycle

Case Study Reveals Corporate Branding Through Brand Advertising Isn’t Always the Answer

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 19, 2006 -- An average American consumer is exposed to more than 3,000 advertising messages per day, which makes it difficult for any marketer to compete, especially those who are trying to build brand identity for a complex purchase with a long life cycle. A new case study on title insurance by Kilgannon, an Atlanta-based advertising agency, shows how this difficulty can be overcome. On average, people buy a new home once every seven years, and even then, they typically aren’t focused on decisions surrounding the need for and choice of a real estate attorney. Yet, one network of real estate attorneys has increased awareness of the need for their services by 45%, resulting in four years of record growth and profit. How did they do it? The group tapped Kilgannon, an advertising agency which understands the role of marketing complex purchases and corporate branding.

“It is no longer sufficient to simply produce great advertising when marketing complex purchases today,” says Michael Reineck, principal, Kilgannon. “Now, more than ever, it is critical for marketers to also understand how customers find and consume information about their products and services and where they are in the purchasing life cycle.”

Kilgannon takes a distinct approach to marketing brands with long life cycles. The firm has developed a methodology that groups consumers into three phases: passive consideration, active seeker and customer. The passive consideration phase is the first phase, when a consumer has no or low-interest in the category, but may in the future. The active seeker phase describes a consumer who is in the market and is actively shopping, attempting to gather data to make an informed purchase. Lastly, the customer phase is when a consumer has purchased a complex good or service and the goal is to keep them happy.

Providing appropriate communications at relevant points in the life cycle is key to successfully marketing in the complex purchase market and building brand identity. Brand advertising is most important in the passive consideration phase; however, it becomes less important in the active seeker and customer phases. In the active seeker phase, price, promotion, the Web and point of purchase are key factors, and in the customer phase, customer relationship management (CRM) and cross-promotion are critical.

“Complex purchase products with long life cycles are marked by several distinguishing characteristics,” adds Reineck. “They often have a high price tag, may have a longer purchase evaluation period, and may involve group decision making. The ability of the customer to research the purchase on the Internet is often important to the purchase process.”

Complex purchases may include either a business-to-business or a business-to-consumer company. Typical categories of complex purchase products include: automotive, building products, financial services, real estate and technology.

Kilgannon specializes in assisting marketers with complex products that have long product life cycles. In addition to producing relevant marketing communications at each of the critical points in the marketing life cycle, Kilgannon has developed proprietary ROI tools and analytics to assist clients in evaluating the effectiveness of complex purchase marketing programs.

Kilgannon has achieved results for clients in many industries. Highlights of their successes include automotive industry marketing, building products industry marketing, communications industry marketing, financial services branding and utility industry marketing, among others. For more information, visit kilgannon.com or call 404.876.2800.

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NeoTek Homes Brings Affordable Luxury to the Milwaukee Home Market

The Mahogany custom ranch is unmatched in its look and appeal. Priced for the Milwaukee county area. It not only offers superior quality and design, but NeoTek Homes can build it for over $100K less than the competition.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2006 -- For those looking to build or buy in the Milwaukee county area it is often a challenge getting the quality home you want at an affordable price. NeoTek Homes has established itself as a leader in building superior homes at superior pricing.

Now it has unveiled the Mahogany custom walk-out ranch model. This luxurious 4,670 sq ft home boasts 6 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a theater room, exercise room, game room & wet bar. At a cost to complete of just $420,000 it features extensive solid hardwood flooring, ceramic tile, oversized trim, solid doors & much more.

The best feature you'll get when you build this home. Equity. With a conservative bank appraisal of $650K in Menomonee Falls, you could build this house with land, driveway & landscaping and still move in with $100K in equity.

Of course, NeoTek Homes can build this home for you anywhere in the tri-state area. Log on to http://www.neotekhomes.com today to see this magnificent home. You're guaranteed to love it.

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NeoTek Homes Unveils the Mahogany II Custom Ranch Design; Luxurious Living at a $100K Savings

For those of you for a new home in the northern & southern WI area it may be in your best interest to build a new home. Even more so if you build this 4,670 sq ft walk-out ranch.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2006 -- The building season is ramping up again in the midwest area. For those of you looking into higher end homes to purchase it may be well worth your time to look into building the home of your dreams.

NeoTek Homes has unveiled its newest custom ranch design, the Mahagony II. At 4,670 sq ft this home offers an unmatched look with an unbeatable cost-to-complete. Boasting six bedrooms, 3.5 baths, a theater room, exercise room, game room and wet bar, the Mahogany II also has granite countertops throughout, extensive hardwood, ceramic tile and oversized trim. All of this for a cost-to-complete of just $420,000. That is no typo. We can build this home on your land for well under $100/sq ft. No other builder can match that price.

NeoTek Homes will build the home on your lot or help you purchase a lot in several of the developments we recommend. Log on to http://www.neotekhomes.com to see our featured land locations for help.

The Mahagony II is the home of dreams at a price more people can afford. Don't worry if this home is not big enough or too big for your personal needs. As a custom home builder NeoTek Homes can add or modify this home as you'd like to make it perfect.

Log on to http://www.neotekhomes.com to view 80+ standard home designs in panelized or modular options. NeoTek Homes offers a good-faith estimate at no charge for you to determine how much that home you want is really going to cost. Use their home plans or your own. Check it out today.

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AEC CommunitE-Store Partners with McGraw-Hill Construction to Expand Product Offering

The AEC CommunitE-store, dedicated to providing quality construction safety equipment and other construction-related products to the architectural, engineering and construction community, has partnered with McGraw-Hill Construction to offer trade publication subscriptions and books.

Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- The AEC CommunitE-store, dedicated to providing quality construction safety equipment and other construction-related products to the architectural, engineering and construction community, has partnered with McGraw-Hill Construction, the leading provider of construction industry news, project information and product information, to offer trade publication subscriptions and books. This offering includes free regional publications and Sweets catalog of products at a discounted rate.

The trade publications subscriptions available through the AEC CommunitE-store are: Engineering News-Record, Constructor, Regional Construction Publications (free), and Architectural Record. Book topics include: project management, building security, inspection notes, architectural engineering design systems and more.

To shop for McGraw-Hill products, go to www.aeccommunitestore and click Books (under Menu Selections on the left).

About McGraw-Hill Construction
McGraw-Hill Construction connects people, projects and products across the design and construction industry. From project and product information to industry news, trends and forecasts, we provide industry players the tools and resources that help them save time, money, and energy.

Backed by the power of Dodge, Sweets, Architectural Record, Engineering News-Record, and Regional Construction Publications, McGraw-Hill Construction serves more than one million professionals within the $3.4 trillion global construction community.

McGraw-Hill Construction was the first to offer industry news, project information and product information, beginning with James H. McGraw, Frederick W. Dodge and Clinton Sweet over 100 years ago. Over time, McGraw-Hill Construction continued to lead the industry by adding such market staples as plans and specification dissemination and market analysis, trends and forecasts. In more modern times, McGraw-Hill Construction once again led the industry by being the first to provide projects, products, plans and specifications and industry intelligence online and the only company to successfully provide all of this, plus workflow applications on the Web.

About the AEC CommunitE-store
The store is dedicated to providing quality construction safety equipment and other construction-related products to the architectural, engineering and construction community. Products include eye protection, face protection, fall protection, first aid kits, hand protection, hearing protection, protective footwear, rainwear, respiratory protection, signage, books, trade publication subscriptions, traffic safety products, wearables, lockout/tagout goods, safety instrumentation, branded items and custom printing services. Shop the AEC CommunitE-store at: www.aeccommunitestore. Please note: the AEC CommunitE-store does not ship outside of the United States at this time.

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Custom Home Distributor Announces, "Amazing Products Available to Realtors and Builders in NY, NJ, CT, and SC"

Omega Quality Properties, LLC a housing company and independent Eagles Nest Home Distributor. Through this affiliation they are able to provide panelized homes and other products such as the Builder’s Assisted program. With this amazing program Builders and Realtors in NY, NJ, CT and SC will be able to grow their businesses.

Bronx, NY (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- Omega Quality Properties, LLC (http://www.omegaqualityproperties.com) specializes in panelized homes considered the highest quality home for the money. Building an average 2,400-sq. ft. home takes between 8-12 weeks to complete with less construction costs. Ms. Jamison, of Omega Quality Properties, LLC says “we are excited about telling local Realtors and Builders about the Builder’s Assisted program”. In fact, a glance online at statistics at Automated Builder shows that over 50% of new home construction are HUD, Modular or Panelized. With this amazing program local Builders and Realtors have the opportunity to grow their businesses with just a little extra work.

Omega Quality Properties, LLC considers the Eagles Nest Home the highest quality home for the money. These energy efficient homes are either contemporary, traditional, signature and patriot series or custom. A panelized home can come with or without cathedral ceilings and thermopane windows. Many of their models have no interior load bearing walls. This makes it easier for homebuyers to build to suit their tastes with quality materials used in Eagles Nest Homes. The standard 2 x 4 walls can have energy efficiency ratings of R-19 sidewall and R-30 ceiling and greater with 2 x 6 sidewalls. The home R-values (insulation) fits well within U.S. Department of Energy climate zone guidelines. Just look at their booklet, “Energy Saver tips on saving energy & money at home”

This product makes it easier for Real Estate Professionals to get more business doing just a little extra work. It’s a simple step-by-step approach to selling these homes to homebuyers. Local professionals are not asked to change the way they do business. Folks at Omega Quality Properties, LLC said, “We are interested in affiliate relationships not a partnerships.” There are many incentives for doing a little extra work. Namely commissions are paid a lot faster. The panelized home and Builder’s Assisted Program combined makes an amazing product. This will help Realtors that are looking for a little extra business without any strings attached. With this product local Realtors can grow their businesses. Even while working with homebuyers that can not find the right home for their family.

Licensed and insured builders can get more business this year. With the Builder’s Assisted program it is possible to reduce construction time and that spent on the job site. That can be beneficial to builders that are either small or semi-retired that want more business. “Our goal is to tell builder’s that this product exists,” says, Ms. Jamison of Omega Quality Properties, LLC. So what is the catch? People at the company said, “we want to help other businesses grow.” They do not charge fees to get started, interested builder’s fill-in an online affiliate application. Those that are approved get to work with homebuyers that are educated and qualified not lookers.

About Omega Quality Properties, LLC
Omega Quality Properties, LLC acts as an independent Eagles Nest Distributor. That company provides housing and home building products and services in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and South Carolina. Omega Quality Properties, LLC has its headquarters and 26-acre parcel in parts of New York. They educate buyers about the homeownership process. They’re conventional and creative products will allow low to moderate-income families become homeowners with large equity potential. Their homes range from 800 to 4,090 sq. feet and are priced from $55,000 to $500,000. They have limited affiliate opportunities available in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and South Carolina. Interested Realtors, Builder and Subcontractors are required to fill-in an online affiliate application.

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Move Puts Kissimmee Whistle Back in Business

The noontime whistle at Kissimmee Utility Authority's historic Roy E. Hansel Generating Station was relocated as part of the planned dismantling of the power plant that produced electricity continuously for 104 years.

Kissimmee, FL (PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- A living piece of Kissimmee history was moved today to accommodate an expanding downtown area.

The noontime whistle at Kissimmee Utility Authority's historic Roy E. Hansel Generating Station was relocated as part of the planned dismantling of the power plant that produced electricity continuously for 104 years.

The diesel plant was decommissioned in September because the generators were no longer economical to operate. The historic building and adjacent property will be returned to the city of Kissimmee for future development.

The brass whistle was lowered and carried 175 yards south to its new perch located atop the utility's combined cycle plant exhaust stack.

Residents might notice that the length of the whistle blast has been cut in half due to the limitations of the air compressor at its new location.

The whistle at the power plant has been a part of Kissimmee's history since the turn of the century when it was used for signaling and timekeeping. Decades of exposure to the elements, however, forced the whistle and the tradition to fall silent in the early 1990s.

The whistle was refurbished and returned to service in October 2000.

Founded in 1901, KUA (www.kua.com) is Florida's sixth largest community-owned utility providing electric and telecommunication services to 170,000 residents in five Central Florida counties.

Contact: Chris M. Gent
(407) 933-9836

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February 17, 2006

Before The Going Gets Tough -- Get Prepared

We have all seen on the news the recent storms that have pummeled the United States in the past few years. Many of us have lived through them. For many people, the world will never be the same again.

(PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- It may seem that the government is slow to react, but in reality it is not. However, due to the sheer size of their organization, it takes time to implement and stage, to go through the chain of command. It takes time to assess the needs of disaster areas, to organize the needed people and determine where it’s safe to send them. The people coming to the rescue don’t need to end up being rescued themselves.

While these terrible events can’t ever be undone, the next one coming can be made less severe with the proper preparation. When these disasters strike, the first place people should turn is to their own resources. One of the most important elements of this preparedness is the 72-hour kit for your family.

Experts warn that you should be prepared to be on your own for a minimum of three days after a disaster. A perfect example of this: it took about 3 days for help to arrive in New Orleans.

Your family 72-hour kit should contain at least the following items: (at minimum)

• One gallon of water per person per day. This means at least three gallons of water per person. (for convenience, these can be stored under the bed, in the garage or some other out of the way place)
• Sufficient non-perishable food for three days. Ideally, these foods will be lightweight and high in energy. If you pack canned foods, remember a can opener! (Nuts make a nutritious and lightweight snack, and give a great punch of sustained energy that sugar based snacks lack.)
• Prescription and non-prescription medications. Include a spare set of glasses, if you need them. (Diabetics need to make special preparation to guarantee their supplies are safe.)
• Battery powered or hand cranked portable radio. This may be your only source of information during a disaster. (Hand cranked radios and lights are also a good item to keep on hand – and dead batteries won’t be an issue in the height of a crisis)
• First aid kit. The small camping kits work well. Remember to get enough supplies for the number of people who may be using them. (Reminder: make sure your tetanus shots are up-to-date. Downed debris and other potentially dangerous items can be an accident waiting to happen, and getting to medical facilities may be nearly impossible)
• Personal hygiene items. (Who knows you may be asked to be on CNN news – you’d like to be able to spiff up a bit.)
• Clothing and bedding. A spare pair of socks and a space saver blanket would be a minimum. (Keep in a water tight container.)
• Special items such as baby needs or contact lens supplies, etc. (again put items in a water tight container, contaminated formula and soaked diapers will be useless)
• Personal comfort items. Books, games, personal electronics, etc. (opt for items which don’t require batteries, they are heavy and expensive may be needed to lighting and radio)
• Make a list of names, numbers and address of people you’ll need or want to contact after a disaster. Put copies of insurance papers and a list of household items in a ziplock or other water tight container. After a storm, contacting family members and insurance companies may be of utmost importance and you may not be able to retrieve their numbers – especially if you had to evacuate or your home is badly damaged.
• Remember Fido: before a disaster strikes, make preparations to make your pet as safe as possible. Some shelters will allow pets and some will not. Find out beforehand where you’d need to go in an evacuation situation. Make sure their collars identify who they belong to incase you’re separated from each other.
• Make a disaster plan: each member of your family should have an idea of where to meet if they can’t go home. Do they find their way to Grandma’s home or do they just meet across the street? Whatever it the plan, make sure everyone knows what to do and where to go.

ProGrade Tools has also felt the effects of the recent hurricanes in Florida which damaged a portion of their warehouse in Kenansville (just southeast of Orlando). We’ve learned a lot of lessons the past few years in how to react and prepare for incoming storms. Florida has learned a lot.

To help bring focus to getting prepared for the upcoming 2006 hurricane season, ProGrade Tools is having a drawing for one (1) of their 7200 Watt Portable Electric Generators. To find out more about ProGrade Tools and their line of generators and power tools; go to http://www.progradetools.net.

Contact: Kaitlyn Murray
(407) 436-1633
(863) 229-1168 – direct line
ProGrade Tools, Inc.
950 US Hwy 441
Kenansville, FL 34739

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EquipmentTraderOnline.com’s Longest Streak

EquipmentTraderOnline.com enters the 6th week of the year in the midst of the longest upward climbing streak in their history. Starting with the last week of 2005, the numbers of pageviews, visits, and searches have all increased weekly.

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -– Starting the year off in the right direction, EquipmentTraderOnline.com enters the 6th week of the year in the midst of the longest upward climbing streak in their history. Starting with the last week of 2005, the numbers of pageviews, visits, and searches have all increased weekly. Increasing anywhere from 3,000 to 35,000 pageviews in a week, EquipmentTraderOnline.com continues to grow its traffic and audience. EquipmentTraderOnline.com is once again emerging as the industry leader in online classified advertising. Pageviews, otherwise known as “hits,” are the total number of pages that are viewed by visitors on the site.

The number of searches done on the site looking for new and used equipment also increased, jumping over 71% in the six weeks between the last week of 2005 and the 5th week of 2006. The growing number of searches demonstrates the growing number of people visiting the site with a specific piece or type of equipment in mind. These searchers provide dealers with a targeted audience interested in researching or making a purchase.

Continuing the yearly upward trend, EquipmentTraderOnline.com has increased its pageviews over 1 million each year since its inception 3 years ago. It appears that 2006 is off to a promising start.

The benefits of the increased pageviews, visits, and searches are passed to dealers with noticeable results. Ads placed on line will be seen more times by more people, contributing to more leads for dealers and more opportunities for sales.

EquipmentTraderOnline.com recognizes this as a time for further growth and opportunity. “We are expanding our sales force and customer service team,” says Glenda Hopkins, Business Development Manager of EquipmentTraderOnline.com. “Not only do we plan to provide more leads and potential customers, we plan to provide them with the same expertise, service, and diligence for which EquipmentTraderOnline.com is known.”

www.EquipmentTraderOnline.com

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Three Developers Join Forces in $200 Million Redevelopment of the “Golden Triangle” in Riverside

Kaplan Cos., Keating Urban Partners and Pulte Homes Sign Redevelopment Agreement with Riverside Township to Convert Industrial Area into a Transit Village

HIGHLAND PARK, NJ (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- With the Philadelphia skyline visible from most areas of Riverside, the small Burlington County community is now becoming the ideal place to live for city commuters.

Township officials have signed a redevelopment agreement with three developers – Kaplan Companies, Pulte Homes and Keating Development Group – to create a $200 million mixed-use transit village on 32 acres of industrial property.

“Riverside is on the brink of an incredible renaissance; it is an honor that we can play a role in maximizing this property for the benefit of the community,” said Jason Kaplan, president of Kaplan Companies, based in Highland Park. “We look forward to working with our redevelopment partners to create a thriving development that will be an immense source of pride for Riverside residents for generations to come.”

Keating Urban Partners of Philadelphia, Pa. and Pulte Homes, Inc. of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., have joined forces to create the Keating-Pulte Riverside Area Development Partnership, which will work with Kaplan Companies as the lead developers on the project.

“We are excited to play a role in Riverside’s revitalization efforts,” said Michael Sencindiver, principal with the Keating-Pulte Riverside Area Development Partnership. “By combining forces of three quality developers, we will work together to maximize the potential of a blighted area of Riverside.”

Eric Berry, the business administrator in Riverside, refers to the project as the “Golden Triangle,” noting the redevelopment zone is just steps from the NJTRANSIT light rail station, which opened in March 2004 and takes commuters from Trenton to Philadelphia. He noted Riverside has a history as a blue-collar community, but expects this project to make the town a haven for commuters and other professionals.

“From the upper floors of many homes and office buildings in Riverside you can see the Philadelphia skyline,” Berry said. “We are just 20 minutes from downtown Philadelphia and a 90-minute drive to Manhattan. That is why this community is destined for a remarkable renaissance.”

The cornerstone of the redevelopment project will be the Watchcase Tower, which, Berry said, is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Swiss industrialist Theophilus Zurbrugg based his Philadelphia Watchcase Co. in Riverside during the 1800s and erected the tower to symbolize the era's greatness. The factory closed 50 years ago.

“You can see the tower from anywhere in Riverside,” Berry said. “It will be a prominent part of this project, as the redevelopment will be centered around it.”

Officials in the Burlington County community expect the developers to submit conceptual plans in the upcoming weeks and look forward to the groundbreaking of “Phase One” in the spring.

Berry said the redevelopment plan will have an overwhelming impact on the local tax base, now funded through businesses and homeowners in the 1.2-square-mile town.

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Third Time Is A Charm. Benoit & Czarnecki Named To 2005 Qualified Remodeler Top 500.

Benoit & Czarnecki Design/Construction, LLC, is named to the Qualified Remodeler magazine’s Top 500 for the third consecutive year. The annual listing is published to recognize remodeling firms for six criteria of success in the residential remodeling industry.

Newtown Square, PA (PRWEB) February 17, 2006 -- Benoit & Czarnecki Design/Construction, LLC, is named to the Qualified Remodeler magazine’s Top 500 for the third consecutive year. The annual listing is published to recognize remodeling firms for six criteria of success: annual sales volume for the previous year, total number of years in business, association membership, certified employees on staff, industry awards, and community service.

“It is again an honor to be recognized by Qualified Remodeler for our continued craftsmanship and service in the industry,” said Jim Benoit, Construction Manager. “We take pride in our work, as well as in our involvement in the industry. We are glad to see the industry gain the credit it deserves after so many years of being cast in a bad light due to unprofessional practices of the past. Qualified Remodeler serves as a catalyst for such a change and we are honored to be named to the Top 500 for 2005.”

Benoit & Czarnecki is ranked 414th on the QR Top 500, which is up forty-six places from last year. Benoit & Czarnecki is one of three full service builders selected in the western suburbs and Main Line region. They also received special star recognition for association service, certified personnel, community service, and industry awards.

“We are very pleased to be accepted again by Qualified Remodeler,“ said John Czarnecki, Operations Manager. “We feel responsible to help raise the standards of quality and service within our industry, and hope to see continued progress, as in recent years. We recognize that not only are we delivering a physical product, but also and more importantly a service to the client and the community. We tastefully design projects and help the client visualize their new living space. Then we manage and build the space while working closely with the client to guarantee their complete satisfaction.”

About Qualified Remodeler Magazine
Founded in 1975, Qualified Remodeler was the first magazine dedicated to serve the residential and light commercial remodeling industry. Cygnus Business Media publishes the magazine, which serves more than 81,000 remodeling firms nationwide. The 28th annual Top 500 was published in the September 2005 issue of Qualified Remodeler, and on the magazine’s web site: www.qualifiedremodeler.com.

About Benoit & Czarnecki Design/Construction, LLC:
Founded in 1998, the Newtown Square, Pennsylvania based, Benoit & Czarnecki Design/Construction, LLC currently serves the western suburban Philadelphia area. We specialize in the architectural and interior design, as well as the project management and construction of residential assignments. Our projects range from simple bathroom remodels to whole house renovations, additions, and custom home construction. Employing a staff of full time craftsmen, Benoit & Czarnecki’s distinct eye for detail ensures the highest quality work with a personal touch.

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Man Builds Log Cabin, Waits 74 Years to Get Paid

Frank Addison Knight, a 97 year-old education leader and forest advocate, will receive final payment of $80 — plus interest — at the very cabin he helped build in 1932 — the American Legion Log Cabin in Yarmouth, ME. The check, totalling $1,475 will be presented by Jonathan French, president and owner of Ward Cedar Log Homes -- the company that manufactured the log cabin kit Knight built. The presentation will be held 10:45, Tues., Feb. 21 at the American Legion Log Cabin, 196 Maine Street, Yarmouth. Coverage is invited.

(PRWEB) February 18, 2006 -- Frank Addison Knight, a 97 year-old education leader and forest advocate, will receive final payment of $80 — plus interest — at the cabin he helped build in 1932 — the American Legion Log Cabin in Yarmouth, ME.

Ward Cedar Log Homes — the company that invented the log cabin kit in 1923 — manufactured the cabin in Houlton, Maine and shipped the kit to Yarmouth where Knight took part in construction. American Legion, municipal government and local organizations still hold regular meetings at what is considered the oldest Ward Cedar Log Cabin still in regular use.

Jonathan French, Ward president and current owner, will present the long-overdue payment totalling $1,475 to Knight as part of ceremonies honoring him for lifetime achievements at: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, American Legion Cabin, 196 Main Street, Yarmouth, ME.

How the story of the errant payment came to light:
At a previous event, Frank Knight told his friend and fellow North Yarmouth Academy alumnus Lincoln Merrill that he had been hired to work on the American Legion Cabin by Bruce Ward, founder of the log home company. Merrill, president, Patriot Mutual Insurance Company, told Ward officials who decided to make good on the overdue bill.

Knight will donate the proceeds to the William Mann Scholarship Endowment Fund at North Yarmouth Academy. Knight was graduated in 1925 and is NYA’s oldest living alumnus. He served as trustee from 1955 to 1975, honorary trustee until 1981 and has been active in educational programs there throughout his life. Knight’s father-in-law established the Mann Fund to support local youth who wish to attend the academy.

Passion for Trees and education
Frank Addison Knight was born in Pownal, Maine in 1908 and was one of five — four boys and a girl — in his class at North Yarmouth Academy.

Throughout his life, Knight has been an active in forest husbandry. In 1926, he entered the forestry program at the University of Maine in Orono, graduating in 1930. As tree warden in Yarmouth for 53 years, he was responsible for saving Herbie, the town’s oldest elm.

Knight brought oak tree saplings from numerous regions to Yarmouth to vary and strengthen the species. Recently, he rallied North Yarmouth Academy science students to gather acorns from these same trees to start saplings that will be used to populate northern Maine with these hardy oaks.

Frank also helped start the Yarmouth Little League baseball program, served various roles in the First Parish Church.

Ward Cedar Log Homes was founded by Bruce Ward in Houlton, Maine in 1923, making it the nation’s first log home kit manufacturer. Ward continues to be the premiere manufacturer of solid northern white cedar log homes, producing complete packages delivered directly to building sites. Over 95 percent of log homes are fulltime residences that meet or exceed modern energy and building code requirements. In addition to standard models, Ward offers a complete custom design service and line of off the shelf log cabins. Ward Cedar Log Homes have been built throughout the US and in Japan, Thailand, South Korea and Western Europe.

For more information visit Ward Cedar Log Homes at www.wardcedarloghomes.com or contact Ward at 800-341-1566 for a local representative.

North Yarmouth Academy
Founded in 1814, North Yarmouth Academy is an independent, college-preparatory, coeducational day school serving 310 students in grades six through twelve. The school offers a structured program that sets clear standards and high expectations in an environment that emphasizes values of mutual respect, trust, and community. North Yarmouth Academy is dedicated to fostering integrity, character and intellect in young adults. More information on North Yarmouth Academy is available on the website www.nya.org. [For application information, or to schedule a campus visit, contact the Admission Office at 207-846-2376.

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February 16, 2006

Infrared Consulting Services, Inc. Uncovers Hidden Electrical Hazards In Business Facilities - Prevents Outages, Fire & Loss of Life With Infrared Electrical Systems Surveys

Infrared Consulting Services Inc. Electrical Systems Surveys pickup hidden electrical damage and overcome the limitations of visual inspections. The company’s Electrical Systems Surveys inspect thousands of termination points in a single day without the need to shut down any aspect of the business facility.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN (PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- http://www.IRTest.com – Infrared Consulting Services Inc, a professional infrared electrical, non-destructive inspection and building envelope inspection service, today announced that its Electrical Systems Survey services have the power to identify electrical problems “hiding” in business facilities.

Infrared Consulting Services Inc. business clients are experiencing significant reductions in unscheduled outages, reduced or eliminated electrical damage to equipment and reduced fire hazards as a direct result of the company’s Electrical Systems Survey capabilities.

“Our claim incidents declined, by nearly eighty percent, with an aggressive infrared and follow-up preventive maintenance program said Larry Bailey, vice president Loss Control & Safety Division, CSP of a national Insurance Services company.

Infrared Consulting Services’ Electrical Systems Surveys lead the industry in the ability to significantly surpass the analysis and reporting capabilities of a typical facility shut down, visual inspection and tightening of all bolted connections.

“Infrared Consulting Systems’ Electrical Systems Survey services can inspect thousands of termination points in a single day,” said Chuck Martin, Infrared Consulting Services, president. “Our Electrical Systems Surveys are performed under normal operating load, during normal working hours and do not require a facility shut down.”

Electrical Systems Survey services, performed by Infrared Consulting Services Inc., are conducted with Infrared Survey Thermography tools that output much of the detailed data required and recommended by many of today’s insurance organizations such as Factory Mutual.

Infrared Survey equipment used by Infrared Consulting Inc., includes state of the art Microbolometer Scanners. These scanners feature some of the highest available spatial resolution. They are capable of detecting extremely subtle abnormal object temperatures from a sensitivity range of 0.06 degrees C@30 degrees C object temperature.

The images shown were taken by Infrared Consulting Services Inc., field personnel. The photo on the left shows a typical fused disconnect, which would appear to be operating properly in a typical visual facility inspection.

The image on the right finds the hidden electrical hazard lurking inside the fused disconnect. Temperatures are peaking at a dangerous high of 53.7 degrees C which indicate electrical damage that could lead to, at minimum, a facility outage and, at maximum, a spontaneous ignition and fire.

This following organizations reference and recommend standards associated with Electrical Systems Surveys: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI), American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM) and the International Electrical Testing Association (NETA).

About Infrared Consulting Services Inc.
Infrared Consulting Services Inc. helps businesses prevent unscheduled outages, equipment damage, electrical fire and loss of life through Infrared Electrical Systems Survey services. Typical Electrical Systems Surveys services inspect thousands of termination points in a single day. In addition to being the leading infrared electrical, non-destructive inspection and building envelope inspection service, Infrared Consulting Services Inc. also offers expert Roof Evaluation Surveys, Visual Evaluations, Building Envelope/Energy Loss Analysis, and Infrared Steam Trap Inspection.

Learn more about Infrared Consulting Services at www.IRTest.com or call 888.925.4404.

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Introducing the UK Consulting Engineers Market Research Report

Research and Markets has announced the addition of UK Consulting Engineers Market Research Report to their offering.

Dublin (PRWEB) February 16, 2006 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32932) has announced the addition of UK Consulting Engineers Market Research Report to their offering.

This UK consulting engineers market research report incorporates work undertaken in both the UK and internationally. The market is analysed under a number of broad project subject headings including roads/bridges, environment, ports, harbours, airports and canals, waste, power, industrial (manufacturing), building (commercial and domestic), geotechnics, facilities management, construction/project management, health and safety, defence, telecommunications, flooding and coastal and public.

This study includes data on market size, market shares, market factors, location and funding, together with company profiles.

Companies Mentioned:

- Arup Group
- Atkins
- Babtie Group/Jacobs UK
- Entec UK
- FaberMaunsell
- Halcrow Group
- JacobsGibb
- Kellogg Brown & Root
- Mott MacDonald Group
- Mouchel Parkman UK/Mouchel Parkman Services
- Pell Frischmann Group
- Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd/PB
- Scott Wilson Kirkpatrick
- Skanska UK

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c32932

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

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February 15, 2006

Instant Online Heat Tranfer Fluid Comparisons

Pressure drop and heat transfer coefficient calculations on the web.

West Conshohocken, PA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 15, 2006 -- In an online form, enter a temperature and flow-rates, select a heat transfer fluid or plain water, and the Paracalc™ software will instantly generate a spreadsheet reporting pressure drop, heat transfer coefficient, and Reynolds number across a range of flow rates and fluid velocities. Hit the back button, select a different fluid, and instantly see how that fluid will perform under the same conditions.

On the web at www.paratherm.com/paracalc.asp is a newly updated tool for engineers and designers, and thermal-fluid system users. Paracalc Online 2.0 is a web-based live service available now.

No downloading or installation is necessary. The software will provide data on Paratherm fluids as well as water. The program has 2 modules; Module 1 provides physical property data versus temperature, and includes density, specific gravity, specific heat, thermal conductivity, viscosity and vapor pressure.

Module 2 generates a custom table reporting pressure drops, flow velocity, heat transfer coefficient and Reynolds number across a customized range of flow rates and pipe diameters. Both modules work with a comprehensive choice of units within the standards of both SI and English systems—including temperatures in Fahrenheit as well as Celsius.

The software, available online since 2001, has recently been updated to provide calculations for Paratherm’s newer heat transfer fluids. Paracalc Online will now deliver properties versus temperature, pressure drops and heat-transfer-coefficient data for seven Paratherm fluids, at temperatures as low as -100°C (Paratherm CR™ Heat Transfer Fluid) and as high as 343°C (Paratherm NF® Heat Transfer Fluid.)

For plain water, the software will deliver values for temperatures from 0°C to 315°C.

About Paratherm Corporation:
Paratherm’s Sludgebusters™ team provides advice, expertise, and analysis for thermal fluid systems and heat transfer fluids. Through their relationships with heater and equipment manufacturers, and their focused attention on the needs of customers, Paratherm engineers deliver smoothly operating systems and applications, and maximum production, to processors that choose Paratherm. Manufacturing and marketing non-toxic, high efficiency heat transfer fluids (also called thermal fluids or hot oils) since 1988, Paratherm Corporation currently has a customer base of over 3,000 users, largely in the chemical, food processing and plastics industries. The line consists of nine products performing at temperatures from -148° F to +650° F.

Contact:
Andy Andrews
Paratherm Corporation
4 Portland Road
West Conshohocken, PA
19428 USA
Phone 800-222-3611
or (610) 941-4900
fax 610-941-9191
email: info-at-paratherm.com
www.paratherm.com

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Legitimate House Painting Contractor Slowly Dies at the Hands of Uninformed Homeowners

Scott Kuperman, President of Paint Platoon USA and 20 year veteran house painting contractor, shines a bright light on house painting contractor insurance, the real reasons for low estimates, and how a lack of professionalism in the industry is slowly but surely killing the legitimate house painting contractor.

(PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- According to Scott Kuperman, a lack of professionalism, little to nonexistent training, meager licensing requirements, and homeowner ignorance has slowly been killing the legitimate home painting contractor over the last 20 years. Kuperman, president of the commercial, industrial, and residential painting company Paint Platoon USA, said the untrained, unscrupulous house painting contractor is ruining the business for the good guys.

"House painting is a very difficult, competitive business to be in. Most reputable painters are hearing the same thing over and over again from the uninformed homeowner: price, price, price, and the cheaper the better. Most homeowners don’t realize that the only reason those cheaper house painting contractors can afford to offer those low prices is they’re unlicensed, uninsured, and untrained in the business, and they’ve been getting away with it for years."

THE TRUTH ABOUT HOUSE PAINTING CONTRACTOR INSURANCE
A lot can go wrong on a paint job, and that's not counting bad work or no-show contractors that are usually a homeowner's first concern.

"Many times a homeowner will ask the painting contractor if he's fully insured, and he'll say, ‘Yep. Of course I am.’ In many cases, this ‘fully insured’ house painting contractor merely has liability insurance, which covers him in case of an injury to the homeowner or a loved one on the job or unintentional damage to the customer's home. But if one of the painters of the job gets hurt, that’s a whole other story," said Kuperman.

In Illinois, house painting contractors are legally required to carry workers compensation insurance on their employees in addition to liability insurance, but many house painting contractors are either uninformed of the state laws or haven’t been caught yet, according to Kuperman.. If a painter is injured on the job, the homeowner is usually the one sued. In many cases, homeowners insurance will not cover a contracted worker’s injuries.

In Illinois, homeowners can easily check up on a house painting contractor’s insurance compliance by calling the Illinois Industrial Commission’s compliance office. All the homeowner has to do is ask if a given company is insured with worker’s compensation and liability insurance, and they will receive that information over the phone in a few minutes.

THE FACTS BEHIND CONTRACTOR REFERRAL SERVICES
House painting contractor referral services are designed to prescreen painters for homeowners to verify credentials, saving the homeowner a lot of time and stress, but unfortunately, this is rarely the case.

"Several of the larger house painting contractor referral services never require a paint contractor who wants to join their service to provide proof of workers compensation insurance," said Kuperman. "They only sometimes, require a certificate of liability insurance. That's not adequate to protect a homeowner, and it's certainly not ‘screening’ the contractor. All those contractor referral services do is sell the homeowner’s name to three or four different contractors who pay money for it--usually around $25 or $30."

The best defense a homeowner has against unqualified or unscrupulous house painting contractors is education. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, consider all the details before choosing a contractor, and remember price shouldn’t be the only priority.

"It’s impossible to get a good, high quality, reputable house painting contractor at the cheapest price. It’s a rare thing to pay a little and get a lot," said Kuperman. "House painting contractors don’t--or shouldn’t--just slap paint on a house or wall. It takes years of experience and making mistakes to become a knowledgeable, professional painter."

About Scott Kuperman
Scott Kuperman is the president of Paint Platoon USA, with over twenty years experience as a commercial, industrial, and house painting contractor.

About Paint Platoon USA
Founded in 1984, Paint Platoon USA is a professional family-owned commercial, residential, and industrial painting company. Paint Platoon USA is a proud member of the Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC) and other professional organizations, guarantees all of their work, and insures their employees with both Workers Compensation and Liability Insurance. Visit Paint Platoon USA at www.PaintPlatoonUSA.com.

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Greg Heffron, an Experienced Mortgage Consultant has Joined Up with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage in San Ramon

Greg Heffron, a veteran mortgage consultant with Bay Area roots has joined the fast growing team at Mason-McDuffie Mortgage in San Ramon. Greg has been satisfying his clients needs for over 15 years in the mortgage field. Contact him today to discuss current mortgage trends.

San Ramon, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- After twelve successful years as the top mortgage consultant with Pateclo Credit Union, Greg Heffron is now working with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage in San Ramon, CA.
Greg brings unparalleled customer service and extensive product knowledge to his client base throughout the United States.

Greg can offer you the best pricing and selection of products to fit your needs. His goal is for a no-hassle process and fast approvals, regular updates on the status of your loan and quick responses to your questions. Experience the difference having a loan officer on "your side" can make. Contact Greg today at (925) 242-4444.

Mason-McDuffie Mortgage is a growing mortgage company that is approved to lend in 14 states and counting. The principals, led by Herb Tasker have collective experience of 100 plus years.

Mr. Tasker, CEO, is a well respected veteran of the mortgage business. In addition to previously forming two successful mortgage banking companies; he was past president of the CMBA and MBA. He currently serves on the boards of several companies, including First American Title Co. Herb's wide breadth of experience and extensive industry network is one of Mason-McDuffie's most valuable assets.

Some of the key factors that attracted Greg to Mason-McDuffie include an extensive product line from all major lending sources, an experienced operations team and having excellent customer service as the core objective.

Isn't it time you tried Mason-McDuffie?

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Electromagnetic Flowmeter Technology Leader Introduces New Website and MagneW Two Wire Plus Magnetic Flowmeter That Slashes Installation Costs

Yamatake America – The Leader in Electromagnetic Flowmeter Technology Introduces A New Website Featuring the MagneW Two Wire Plus Magnetic Flowmeter that Slashes Installation Costs. Yamatake America, Inc. (YAI) is Dedicate to Providing the Industry with a Broad Range of Flow Measurement Capabilities and Instrumentation Resources that will Enhance Your Flowmeter and Transmitter Options.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- Yamatake America – The leader in electromagnetic flowmeter technology introduces a new website at http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/ featuring the MagneW Two Wire Plus Electromagnetic Flowmeter that slashes installation costs. Yamatake America, Inc. (YAI) is dedicated to providing the industry with a broad range of flow measurements capabilities and instrumentation resources that will enhance your flowmeter and transmitter options, and the new website is designed to anticipate design needs and ease the way flowmeters are purchased in North America today.

Yamatake Electromagnetic Flowmeters, Pressure Transmitters, and Temperature Transmitters are available with 4-20mA output, HART® Protocol and Digital Enhanced (DE) Protocol. This is a result of a private label agreement that has now ended with Honeywell wherein Yamatake supplied magnetic flowmeters and other components to Honeywell to be sold as part of the Honeywell product line.

Several Yamatake America products come standard with both HART and DE protocols. Yamatake refers to this as a “Bi-Lingual” capability. Most of the Yamatake line, which is now sold on a direct basis throughout North America, is also available with FOUNDATION Fieldbus capability.

The new site includes an easy-to-use “Distributor Locator” where you are able to search by Product, by State, and by City to find the Yamatake Distributor closest to your plant and facility.

The new Yamatake America site also features a “Documentation” page that features specification sheets, brochures and Users Manuals online. For example, the new MagneW Two Wire Plus Magnetic Flowmeter documentation is available here:
http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/Spec/pdf/MagneW/CM2-MTG100-2001-05.pdf

Documentation for each of the individual Yamatake Electromagnetic Flowmeters and magmeters is also available from http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/resources.asp

“Application Notes” which detail industry problems and Yamatake solutions for Biochemistry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Municipal Utilities, Metal and Steel, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper, are also available online. To see how Yamatake solved the problem of “plugging at a tissue mill” visit http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/Spec/application/YAI-AN05-2005.pdf

Installation Drawings are available for all Yamatake flow meters and magmeters as well as for temperature transmitters and pressure transmitters. This file contains a list and location of these installation drawings:
http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/Spec/drawings/Drawing0502.xls

Explore the new Yamatake America website today. Search the site by Product Name or by Model Number or browse the following pages to find the right category and locate the product you need.

Flowmeters: http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/flowmeters.asp
Pressure Transmitters: http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/flowmeters.asp
Temperature Transmitters: http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/flowmeters.asp

Yamatake America, Inc. is dedicated to providing industry solutions for Biochemistry, Chemical, Petrochemical, Pharmaceutical, Municipal Utilities, Metal and Steel, Food & Beverage, and Pulp & Paper industries. The new Yamatake America website really is designed to anticipate your needs and ease the selection process to ensure that you get the flow meters, magmeters, temperature transmitters, and pressure transmitters that meet your needs.

About Yamatake Corporation and Yamatake America, Inc.

Yamatake America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Yamatake Corporation. Since our founding in 1906, Yamatake has built on its core of measurement and control technologies to maintain its position at the forefront of Japan's automation industry. Over our long history, during which we once operated under the name Yamatake-Honeywell, we have built a sterling reputation for providing optimum solutions in industrial automation, factory automation and building automation.

Industrial Automation: Process Control Systems, Field Instruments, and Control Valves for the industries, such as refining, petrochemical, chemical, pulp and paper, and public utilities

Control Products: Control Products for factories, such as semiconductor manufacturing, electric, electric components, industrial machinery, and automobiles

Building Automation: Systems and products for the building market, such as office buildings, factories, hotels and public facilities

Innovative Products: Innovative products developed with Yamatake's own advanced technologies.

Contact:
Bob Harvey
1-888-2-magnew (1-888.262-4639)
or visit http://www.yamatakeamerica.com/

Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
http://www.azhttp.com/
Kathleen Austin
480-998-0246

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QUIKRETE Corrals Rescued Horses on “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition”

Concrete donated to aid in Texas Animal Rescue Shelter’s transformation.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- The QUIKRETE® Companies supplied nearly 9,000-pounds of professional grade concrete used to set corral posts in the transformation of a Washington, Texas family-run animal rescue shelter and ranch-style home on ABC’s home-makeover reality show “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.” The expansion of the shelter and renovation of the Houston-area home premiered on Sunday, January 29.

One hundred and ten 80-pound bags of QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix were used in the setting of posts for two corrals to house 15 rescued horses on the property, including horses taken in after left homeless in the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. QUIKRETE® Concrete Mix consists of a uniformly blended, property proportioned mixture of stone, gravel, sand, Portland cement ideal for all types of general concrete application.

“The QUIKRETE Companies were proud to continue to donate products to help ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ build homes for deserving families,” stated Dennis Winchester, QUIKRETE® executive vice president. “From corral posts to commercial construction, our ready-mixed, easy-to-use professional grade products meet the demands of any concrete installation or repair.”

Running the shelter out of their home, the DeAeth family, who started the True Blue Animal Rescue organization, have rescued and rehabilitated more than 150 animals to-date.

About The QUIKRETE® Companies

The QUIKRETE® Companies are the largest manufacturers of packaged concrete in the United States and an innovative leader in the commercial building and home improvement industries. With more than 80 manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and South America, The QUIKRETE® Companies have unsurpassed product distribution and depth. The QUIKRETE® Technical Center ensures that professionals and consumers alike are provided with the most innovative and highest quality products available on the market. For additional information on QUIKRETE® or its products, please visit www.quikrete.com or call (800) 282-5828.

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Pinnacle Builders, Inc. Successfully Implements Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Pinnacle Builders, Inc. announced today that it has completed a management-led employee buyout for an undisclosed sum.

Suisun City, CA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- Pinnacle Builders, Inc., one of the largest framing companies in North America, announced today that it has completed a management-led employee buyout for an undisclosed sum. Guidance for the acquisition was provided by American Business Resource Corporation, a national ESOP consulting firm. Under the terms of the transaction, the Company’s current management team will remain unchanged.

Headquartered in Suisun City, California, Pinnacle Builders is one of the largest framing companies in North America with an employee base of as many as 1,500 skilled men and women operating in more than 40 locations concurrently. Howard F. Horrocks, CEO and Executive Vice President, who led negotiations on behalf of Pinnacle Builders, Inc. said, “We are delighted to successfully conclude this transaction. Pinnacle Builders now joins the 1,500 other S-Corporations nationwide that operate with an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan). We believe our customers will experience an even greater level of satisfaction from the employee-owner structure. Our employees will continue to provide outstanding service to our customers while helping make Pinnacle Builders, Inc. a stronger organization."

Evan Rhodes, president of American Business Resource Corporation, said, “We are pleased to help Pinnacle Builders with their ESOP implementation which we completed in under two months. The ESOP positions Pinnacle Builders for future growth, provides for employee retirement and puts in place a planned exit strategy for the previous shareholders.”

Studies show that companies that adopt employee stock ownership plans outpace industry peers in financial performance. The improved performance can be attributed to the "ownership dynamic" in which employees feel a financial and psychological benefit to participating in ESOPs. In recent surveys, 82% of company executives said their ESOPs had a positive effect on business results. (Source: Hewitt Associates and the Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management.)

To learn more about Pinnacle Builders, visit www.pinnaclebuildersinc.com or call toll free 1-866-421-8376. To learn more about American Business Resource Corporation, visit www.abrc-esop.com or call toll free 1-866-379-2121.

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Award Winning Designer Thierry Francois and Stone Age Designs Introduce Contemporary Renaissance Feel With The Elegance Of Scagliola

Contemporary Scagliola cast stone accents are being selected for exteriors, interiors, and fireplace mantels from Scagliola are leading the way as custom stone fireplace mantels add the warmth and feel of the Renaissance to every home.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- The Elegance of Scagliola comes to life from Award Winning Designer Thierry Francois. Contemporary Scagliola cast stone accents are being selected for exteriors, interiors, and fireplace mantels by custom home builders and contractors. Scagliola is leading the way as custom stone fireplace mantels add the warmth and feel of the Renaissance to every home.

For more than 200 years, Americans have made pilgrimages to Paris in search of culture, fashion, antiques, and contemporary pieces crafted from Scagliola. Today, those searching for the Contemporary Renaissance feel and elegance of Scagliola are finding Stone Age Designs on the Internet at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/ and at showrooms in Atlanta, Georgia, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Winter Park, Florida.

Visitors from across the U.S. have only to “pilgrimage” to their computer to visit our Online Showroom. See fireplace mantels like the “Toulouse” and cast stone fireplace mantels like the Marie Antoinette http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/mantels/marieantoinette.html The Scagliola Stone Collection by Thierry Francois may also include a custom fireplace design that is created just for you and your home, or office.

There is an explosion of interest in Scagliola, and Stone Age Designs is most often asked, “What is Scagliola? Scagliola, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/scagliola.html, dates back to the 15th Century when it was first created by Italian Monks near the Italian city of Capri. Creating Scagliola Stone is a technique of blending and inlaying marble powders and pigments producing a marble-like surface that resembles a painting while the designs can range from classic to modern.

Scagliola is used to enhance the warmth and beauty of the home with a special focus on Stone Fireplace Mantels, and Stone Kitchen Hoods, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/kitchen . Stone kitchen hoods like the Provence, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/kitchen/provence-grape.html, and cast stone accents such as Scagliola Arches, Columns, Pedestals, and walls of Scagliola Stone in homes and offices across the U.S.
The creation of Scagliola Stone Fireplace mantels, stove hoods ad accents is a precise system of blending and layering that is a highly guarded secret process. Thierry Francois has developed the Scagliola Stone of Stone Age Designs, and designers covet his secret Scagliola recipe. This secret recipe is exclusive to Stone Age Designs. Francois has developed new techniques for blending more than crushed marble, adding limestone and travertine to produce custom stone fireplace mantels, and as well as custom stone kitchen hoods, and cast stone kitchen hoods that are not nearly as costly as hand-carved stone.

The Scagliola of Stone Age Designs is easy to use, and easy to install in the home, or in the office, and the design possibilities are limited only to the imagination. Stone Age Designs’ Scagliola has the look and feel of hand-carved quarry stones and the elegance of the Italian Renaissance.

Visit Stone Age Designs at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/ and see the beautiful Scagliola Stone Collection of Thierry Francois, and you will find a one of a kind Showcase for Stone Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds, Stone Kitchen Hoods, Stone Stove Hoods, Stone Accents, Arches, Columns, Pedestals, and Statues. Architects, both Commercial and Residential, are even moving to Stone Age Designs’ Scagliola for Stone Fountains, Moldings, Arches, even Spiral Staircases, Lion Heads, and Waterfalls.

Stone Age Designs Showcase: http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/showcase/index.html

Stone Accents: http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/accents/index.html

Scagliola Stone: http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/scagliola.html

Kitchen Hoods: http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/kitchen/index.html

Fireplace Mantels: http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/mantels/index.html

About Stone Age Designs:
Since 1997, Stone Age Designs own Scagliola Stone Collection by Thierry Francois has been Showcased around the world as the company crafts antique-looking Scagliola Stone Fireplace Mantels, Scagliola Stone Kitchen Hoods, and architectural details. Their secret mixture of crushed marble, limestone, and travertine is becoming the market leader in Scagliola, or “Scaglia” which was originally manufactured by Italian Monks in the 17th Century.

Contact:
Bruno Francois
Stone Age Designs
1020 Huff Road
Atlanta, Georgia
404.350.3333 – Extension 4
F. 404.355.4570
http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/

Dick Iannella and Kathleen Austin
Arizona High Tech Talent Partnership
http://www.azhttp.com/
480-998.0246

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NiteLites of St. Louis Outdoor Lighting Franchise Glows at the Metro East Home Improvement Show

NiteLites of St. Louis – The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be on hand at the Metro East Home Improvement Show February 24th – 26th at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL.

(PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- NiteLites Outdoor Franchise of St. Louis will be on hand at the Metro east Home Improvement Show February 24th – 26th at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL.

Stop by the NiteLites booth to register for your for a free home demonstration. 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. A NiteLites lighting designer will work with you to create a lighting application that reflects your personal tastes and fits your budget for either your residential or commercial lighting project. 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 the NiteLites home based lighting franchise, please call 1-866-NITELITES or click on Franchise Opportunities at www.nitelites.com.

To contact NiteLites of St. Louis - 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 Scott Biason and his staff at 314-993-8155 or visit http://www.nitelites.com/St.%20Louis/index.php.

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Yorkon Hand Over £11m Treatment Centre a Week Early

Healthcare construction specialist and Portakabin subsidiary, Yorkon, has handed over a new £11m independent treatment centre a week ahead of schedule.

(PRWEB) February 15, 2006 -- Yorkon’s contract, awarded by AMEC, was for a 3,300sqm rainscreen-clad modular building at St Mary’s Hospital in Portsmouth. Developed and operated by Mercury Health in partnership with Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust, the centre is a key part of the Government’s drive to reduce patient waiting times by radically increasing capacity in the NHS.

The St Mary’s NHS Treatment Centre, which is Yorkon’s second ISTC, will carry out around 6,500 day surgery procedures, more than 10,000 diagnostic investigations and up to 50,000 attendances at its minor injuries unit and walk-in centre every year.

The two-storey scheme was manufactured off-site in York using Yorkon’s award-winning steel-framed modular building system, reducing the programme time to just 42 weeks. 72 modules were craned into position in 10 days, providing a watertight envelope for fitting out only 12 weeks after start on site.

Designed by AMEC in conjunction with Nightingale Associates, the building features a bespoke envelope of cedar cladding at ground floor level, horizontal bands of windows, white rendering and light grey ceramic granite to add interest at either end of the building.

Commenting on the project, Mark Smith, Group Strategy Director at Mercury Health, said, “We are delighted with the new building and with the performance of the whole team. The quality of finish and engineering is extremely impressive and we believe it far exceeds traditional construction. The speed and flexibility of Yorkon’s approach and their ability to respond to deadlines were excellent. The off-site system was also much less disruptive which resulted in a tidier and more contained site.”

Yolande Wyer, Project Architect, Nightingale Associates said, “You would never know this is a modular building. There was a planning requirement for a landmark facility, which would significantly improve the frontage of the hospital. This has been successfully achieved, despite budget, site and programme constraints. The building has generous spacing, a pleasant ambience and the system was sufficiently flexible to allow a double height area internally and feature strips of ribbon windows. The benefits of off-site are clear to see.”

David Johnson, Director and General Manager of Yorkon, said, “This is one of the most challenging projects Yorkon has undertaken in terms of complexity, programme and scale. It is also our second ISTC to be handed over on time and on budget.”

He added, “Our approach significantly reduced client risk, offered flexibility in design and layout, and demonstrates the architectural possibilities of off-site construction.”

Facilities in the purpose-designed treatment centre include three operating theatres, a clinical sterile services department, an endoscopy suite, preparation zone, recovery bays, consulting rooms, reception and office accommodation. A cantilevered canopy runs the full length of the front elevation to provide shelter for the three patient entrances and drop-off zone. Sun pipes maximise natural light along the first floor and cedar louvres give shade from the sun.

www.yorkon.info

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February 14, 2006

Search Engine Marketing Agency Elixir Systems Announces New Client – The Kelli Sells Team

Internet marketing agency Elixir Systems today announced a new client relationship with The Kelli Sells Team, the leading realtors for real estate in Breckenridge and Summit County in Colorado. Elixir will provide internet marketing services to increase KelliSells.com search related business.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) February 14, 2006 – Internet marketing experts Elixir Systems, a leading provider of online marketing services including search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations, today announced an agreement with The Kelli Sells Team, the leading realtors for Breckenridge and Summit County in Colorado, to provide search engine marketing services to increase their online business.

“The Kelli Sells Team provides a real estate service in a beautiful part of the country” said Fionn Downhill, CEO of Elixir Systems. “They are only 90 miles from the major metropolitan area of Denver. The area they serve is known as ‘Colorado’s Playground’ and so has a large influx of seasonal visitors and holiday homes. Our goal is to help them develop their web presence through a search strategy built to meet their marketing needs and different target markets. We aim to increase the visibility and qualified traffic to their web site.”

The Kelli Sells Team is lead by Kelli Bennett who has extensive knowledge of the Breckenridge and Summit County real estate marketplace in Colorado. They live and work in the community and pride themselves on the high levels of expertise and quality of service that they offer. They have a proven track record and are the top producers for Re/max Properties of the Summit in Breckenridge. They offer homes, condos and property as well as vacation homes and holiday property.

Summit County, Colorado consists of 8 towns including Blue River, Breckenridge, Dillon, Frisco, Montezuma, Silverthorne, Keystone and Heeney. Summit County is the home to four world-class ski resorts including Arapahoe Basin, Breckenridge, Copper Mountain and Keystone. Summit County plays host to nearly 3 million visitors per year who are attracted by the skiing and snowboarding in winter and an extensive range of recreational activities in the summer.

Elixir Systems are leaders in the field of search engine marketing and offer customized strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search and online public relations. They are dedicated towards building strong, long term business partnerships and to delivering the highest possible levels of service. Their aim is to achieve long term results that have a true impact on their clients’ business success.

About KelliSells
The Kelli Sells Team is the number one team in the number one office in Summit County, Colorado. They have an extensive knowledge of the local real estate market. They pride themselves on their personalized service and high level of success. Their website KelliSells.com offers an extensive range of information about the area as well as current listings. For more information visit http://www.kellisells.com or call 1-800-289-7005.

About Elixir Systems
Elixir Systems is a full service, professional search engine marketing agency that specializes in strategies to increase online business for their clients. Their experts develop strategies built around search engine optimization, paid search marketing and online public relations to help clients develop online business opportunities. They are members of the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) and the Search Marketing Association of North America (SMA-NA). Elixir Systems has offices in Scottsdale, Arizona. For more information, visit http://www.elixirsystems.com, or their search blog http://searchblog.elixirsystems.com or call 480-889-5393.

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Tourism Marketing and Competitive Intelligence

Investors in the tourism, entertainment and hospitality industries are turning to Competitive Intelligence Companies to evaluate the viability of projects, and develop metrics to measure the success of their marketing. Changing geopolitics and global investment risks are driving this use of Open Source Intelligence.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 14, 2006 -- Faced with multi billion dollar risks, Investors, Hedge Funds and property developers are turning to the ComLinks tourism and geopolitical intelligence team in Washington, DC to evaluate their investments, potential acquisitions and forecast the viability of resorts, hotels, real estate developments and rate marketing of destinations.

With the shifting economic outlook causing concerns in many areas of real estate development they need the “Heads Up” to potential growth areas, and areas of concern. At the same time they are seeking a simple “Marketing & Investment Rating” for the properties and destinations so they can compare choices for investment and patronage. This rating system even extends to the choice of venues for conferences and meetings for major corporations.

“The size of potential investment funds available for leisure, retirement, hospitality and entertainment over the next ten years is making a lot of Wall Street Traders see huge bonuses,” reports Alan Simpson, President of Communication Links, Inc. one of the world leaders in Tourism Intelligence. “The geopolitical scenarios, Chinese investment, and the potential for a major slip in the value of the Dollar has made investors see windfall profits, or the potential for devastating losses. Add to this 70,000,000 US Baby Boomers retiring with an estimated $40 Trillion of inherited and accumulated wealth and you have a major investment boom or bust.”

Both Washington and Wall Street welcome the “Marketing & Investment Rating” to measure the efficiency of marketing destinations and resorts to show the level of performance in selling to potential clients and visitors. With the current debate over allocating scarce tax dollars to rebuilding the Gulf Coast politicians see this as a good metric for influencing allocation of funding. This also appeals to international investors, particularly from the Far East who see a need for metrics to be applied to the decision to invest. The days of “Build it and they will Come” are over.

Developers have realized that the geopolitical scenarios from the Strait of Hormuz to distant elections impact the sale of Condos in Miami or Houston, the viability of Theme Parks and the entire entertainment and hospitality infrastructure. Many indicators show the traditional lucrative sources of investment, Europe and South America, for Florida and other US “Hot Spots” are beginning to dry up. With China now being the No. 4 economy with several hundred billion dollars available for investment many tourism and real estate marketing organizations need to rethink their priorities and targets.

States and Cities are becoming interested in the application of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and evaluating Tourism and Economic Marketing is regarded as a priority for the application of this Competitive Intelligence. The ComLinks team draws from the experience of LTN, (LeisureTime Network) which has maintained a leisure and tourism newsroom since 1992. The LTN files portray the “Good, Bad and Ugly” of tourism PR and marketing, not seen by managers and investors. Local and State Legislators have shown keen interest in creating a metric to evaluate their allocation of resources for effective tourism and economic marketing, seen as the lifeblood of many shrinking communities as manufacturing jobs disappear overseas

The ComLinks team monitors tourism and geopolitical news from around the world and advises clients and newsrooms from Beijing to New York.

For further details:

ComLinks Tourism Marketing - http://www.ComLinks.net
The Simpson Report - http://www.ComLinks.com
LeisureTime Network News - http://www.LTNN.com

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1st Commercial Credit Allocates $30 Million for Fort Bliss 8a Contractors

El Paso based contractors have a new source of funding for their government contracts.

El Paso, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2006 -- 1st Commercial Credit, headquartered in El Paso, TX, has allocated $30 million for new construction projects programmed for Fort Bliss, TX. In an effort to keep contracts from being awarded to out-of-town contractors, 1st Commercial Credit has partnered with a private investment management firm that specializes in financing small, emerging, 8a government contractors. Financing includes mobilization, new equipment, purchase order finance and working capital for everyday expenses.

According to Raul Esqueda (President of 1st Commercial Credit): “The construction industry is a high-risk industry to finance. Most banks will not consider construction-related businesses for funding. We have an innovative system to limit the risk involved and can even qualify high-risk contractors (newly formed undercapitalized businesses who have been in existence for at least two years). It is very important that El Paso companies capitalize on this opportunity. If we succeed in keeping the awarded contracts here, many businesses will prosper and this will benefit the entire community. This is our time, this is our city, and we intend to help keep the money in El Paso.”

The Contractor Financing Program is designed to finance contracts with local, state, and federal government agencies. It is tailored to meet the special needs of general contractors and sub-contractors with public works contracts. It provides up to 15% of the mobilization and working capital funding necessary for the successful execution of these contracts.

Administrative services are provided to insure that project funds are properly applied and that all lien releases are handled appropriately. In addition, monitoring services will provide all parties involved with the financial progress of the project.

Contractor Financing Program Requirements:

-Must be 8a (or similar state), City of El Paso certified
-State registered entity (INC, LLC, LLP) – No sole proprietors.
-Must provide two years of financial statements
-Personal guaranty
-Two years in business
-Demonstrated success in similar projects.

1st Commercial Credit offers educational workshops that train contractors to tap into this type of financing. In addition, lending institutions, that wish to use the monitoring services, are also encouraged to participate.

This financial service is not a start-up loan for new businesses. It is intended only for existing contractors who have been in business for at least two years and who lack the financing to participate in government contracts.

For more details, visit www.1stcommercialcredit.com or call 1 800 450 9653.

1st Commercial Credit(SM) is a trademark of 1st Commercial Credit, LLC

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NiteLites of St. Louis Outdoor Lighting Franchise Glows at the Metro East Home Improvement Show

Outdoor Lighting of NiteLites of St. Louis – The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be on hand at the Metro East Home Improvement Show February 24th – 26th at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL.

(PRWEB) February 14, 2006 -- NiteLites Outdoor Franchise of St. Louis will be on hand at the Metro East Home Improvement Show February 24th – 26th at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville, IL.

Stop by the Landscape Lighting booth sponsored by NiteLites and register for a free evening lighting demonstration. The St. Louis NiteLites Team is offering their free Pre-Construction Tip Sheet at this show. This valuable sheet features a short list of items that can make adding NiteLites to a new home easier and less expensive. Architectural low voltage lighting is the ultimate home improvement project.

NiteLites prospects can see the results of a NiteLites system with the Free Evening Lighting Demonstration. By taking advantage of the evening demonstration, home owners can see exactly how their home will be illuminated and accentuated before they invest anything. The NiteLites designer creates a lighting application that reflects the property owner's personal tastes and budget. NiteLites will also provide an accurate written cost estimate for the finished installation. There are no surprises with the NiteLites lighting system. The distinctive beauty of the NiteLites design and application of lighting is found with no other company.

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 light 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.

NiteLites Franchises are operating in Aiken, Asheville, Atlanta, Augusta, Boca Raton, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Clearwater, Columbia, Columbus, Dayton, Ft Myers, Ft Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lima, Maryland, Middle Tennessee, Mt. Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Northern Kentucky, Northern Virginia, San Diego, Sanibel, Sarasota, Southeast Michigan, Spartanburg, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Toledo, Tampa, Washington, DC, West Palm Beach.

For more information on a NiteLites home based franchise, please call 866-NITELITES.

“Buying a franchise is the way to go for people,” says Tom Frederick president and CEO of NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. “As a franchise owner you enjoy the benefits of using the established brand name, access to a developed homebased business system, unmatched start up assistance, and a lot of time devoted to research and development from the corporate office. We are able to jump start our new owners so they can focus on selling and servicing our lighting systems rather than starting from scratch.”

To contact NiteLites of St. Louis - Architectural and Landscape Lighting, visit their web site at http://www.nitelites.com/St.%20Louis/index.php. If you are interested in outdoor lighting and would like a free night time demo, contact Scott Biason and his staff at 314-993-8155.

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February 13, 2006

Knobs, Hinges and More, Inc Introduces First Ever Decorative Hardware Blog

Knobs,Hinges and More,Inc introduces first ever Decorative Hardware Blog that will introduce hardware lines carried and respond to customer questions.

Southold, NY (PRWEB) February 13, 2006 -- Knobs, Hinges and More, Inc (www.knobshingesandmore.com) introduces first ever Decorative Hardware Blog that will introduce new designs for kitchen and bath.

Knobs Hinges and More will use this Blog (www.knobshinges.blogspot.com) to publish new product lines,offer sales and specials, technical assistance and respond to readers questions.

A door has to have hinges and a means of opening and closing. Add some dash to the required hardware by making decisions about their look and feel. Choose the warmth of brass or the strength of a black finish. At the front door, decide to dress up the doorbell by choosing hardware that adds definitive character. Decide not to have a doorbell, but select a stylish door knocker instead. Make the front door the first statement you make for your home. Make your inner doors confirm the statement.

Whether adding a ceramic knob or a gecko cabinet pull; a glass drawer pull or brass hinges to your kitchen cabinets, the warmest room in the house takes on the cozy, homey feeling that is its nature. It’s all about the details, the personalization and ownership that comes with the details, that makes enhancing a kitchen something of an adventure … and fun.

Floor registers frequently come with memories of growing up. Of home, or of grandma’s and grandpa’s house. And it’s impossible to think of those memories without warmth – literally. Recreate those memories with a register cover reminiscent of those days, and make the warmth in your house match the warmth of your childhood

When it comes to beautifying your home, we take nothing for granted. Knobs, Hinges & More only carries the finest quality, most unique, and most beautiful fixtures for your home--and offers them at the lowest possible prices.

KnobsHingesandMore.com carries the following manufacturers: Acorn Manufacturer,Anne at Home,Allied Brass, Architect and Heroes, Atlas Homewares,AS Floor Registers, Carol Beach, Colombo Designs, East of Eden, Emenee Products, Bouvet Hardware, Classic Brass, Deltana Hardware, Lews' Hardware,Michael Healy, Megna Hot Glass, Michael Aram, MNG Designer Hardware,Pine River Pewter,River Ridge, Modern Objects, North River Mint, Premier Hardware Designs, Perrin & Rowe, Providence Artworks, Pullware, Rohl, Rosalie Sherman, Samuel Heath, Susan Goldstick, Tracy Glover, TE-MA,Top Knobs, Umbra, Von Morris, Waterwood, Whitehaus Collection, Wood Ventures,Blanco, and many more.

www.KnobsHingesandMore.com is a female owned and operated E-commerce business.

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NiteLites of Lima /Toledo Outdoor Lighting Franchise Sparkles at the 2006 House and Home Show

NiteLites of Lima / Toledo -- The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be at the 2006 House and Home Show. The event runs from February 17th through February 19th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH.

(PRWEB) February 13, 2006 -- NiteLites of Lima / Toledo – The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be at the 2006 House and Home Show. The event runs from February 17th through February 19th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH.

Stop by NiteLites booth at the 2006 House and Home Show to pick up your free Pre-Construction Tip Sheet. If you are building or remodeling, this information might save you time and money with your project. While at the booth, ask the Co-Owners Bob Fahnke and Barry Morris about NiteLites superior light of low voltage landscape lighting.

During this show, NiteLites of Lima / Toledo is offering a free evening lighting demonstration for residential properties. 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. A NiteLites designer will work with you 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 lighting applications. NiteLites’ proprietary line of copper and brass lighting 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 home based franchise, please call 866-NITELITES. “Buying a franchise is the way to go for people .” Says Tom Frederick president and CEO of NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. “As a franchise owner you enjoy the benefits of using the established brand name, access to a developed homebased business system, unmatched start up assistance, and a lot of time devoted to research and development from the corporate office. We are able to jump start our new owners so they can focus on selling and servicing our lighting systems rather than starting from scratch.”

To contact NiteLites of Lima/Toledo - 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 Barry Morris and Bob Fahncke and their staff at 937-313-0777.

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Economy, DIY Home Improvement, and Construction Boom to Drive Hand Tools Market to $7.4 Billion by 2010

The U.S. Market for Hand Tools , a new report from Specialists in Business Information, analyzes strategies to boost growth and profit margins in this $6.2 billion industry. This updated report analyses and explores the past, present, and projected sales of gripping/driving tools, cutting/edge tools and usage- and industry-specific tools and other hand tools and accessories.

New York, NY (PRWEB) February 13, 2006 -- With a flourishing economy and continuing low interest rates fueling new home construction, remodeling, and do-it-yourself home improvement, the hand tools market is in the midst of a more than 10-year upward trend, with sales expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2010, according to The U.S. Market for Hand Tools, a new report from market research publisher Specialists in Business Information (SBI), a division of MarketResearch.com, a leading provider of industry-specific market research reports.

SBI estimates the market for gripping and driving tools (wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, etc.), cutting and edge tools (axes, chisels, shears, etc.), and usage/industry-specific and other tools (such as mechanical jacks and gardening tools) at $6.2 billion in 2005—at a compounded growth (CAGR) of 4.4% for the period 2002-2005. While certain segments of the market are expected to see a slow down based on heavy competition from the power tools sector, overall compounded growth from 2006-2010 is expected to be 3.6%, with steady growth based on innovation trends, particularly in ergonomic design, value addition, and weight reduced tools.

“Power tools are certainly giving hand tools a run for their money and they will continue to challenge the hand tool sector to think outside of the box when it comes to better and more user-friendly tool designs,” said Don Montuori, the publisher of SBI. “Multi-tools are a growing niche and branded tool sets have emerged as a differentiator and a way to maintain market growth. Still, there is plenty of room for further innovation while the demand for hand tools remains strong.”

Containing comprehensive data on U.S. shipments, imports and exports, end-use markets, purchaser demographics, and the competitive environment, The U.S. Market for Hand Tools identifies key issues and trends affecting the marketplace, and profiles major marketers along with manufacturer and retailer strategies used to maximize growth and profitability. Priced at $3,000, this report can be purchased directly from SBI by clicking: http://www.marketresearch.com/product/display.asp?xs=r&productid=1189572. It is also available at MarketResearch.com.

About Specialists in Business Information
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Overseas Interest In Hunza's Alila Project In Penang

The launching of Penang base Hunza Properties Bhd's latest project: Alila Penang, which gathers wide interest and warm response from oversea property buyers. With the advantage of competitive price and a whole new design and concepts, this project is expected to be a sold out very soon!

Penang, Malaysia (PRWEB) February 12, 2006 -- Penang base Hunza Properties Bhd has received encouraging response from potential overseas buyers for its latest property project, Alila, ahead of the launch.

Executive chairman Datuk Khor Teng Tong said that the Hunza group, which has been promoting the project in markets like Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, China and Jordan, is confident that its efforts in promoting the Government's "Malaysia, My Second Home" campaign will pay off.

"The fact that Penang property prices are competitive has been proven during our road-shows by potential overseas buyers who did not ask for any discount," he told reporters at a media preview of the gated and guarded community project in Tanjung Bungah.

Alila, with a gross development value of RM210 million (USD56.76million), will comprise 426 homes (256 condominium units, 162 landed homes called Garden Villas and eight bungalows) on 7.2ha of freehold land off Jalan Lembah Permai.

It is being slated for completion by the middle of 2007.

Khor said the project, which will be launched by Penang Chief Minister Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon, is expected to receive good response from locals, due partly to its prices which range from RM299,000 to RM940,000 (USD80,810 to USD254,054).

Newly completed link houses in the project's vicinity are said to be priced around RM900,000 (USD243,243), and the semi-detached houses around RM1.2million (USD324,324).

"Land prices in Penang have been escalating between 30% and 100% in the last two years. We have also been experiencing rise in the cost of construction materials like steel and cement of between 15% and 20%," he said.

The name 'Alila' comes from Sanskrit, meaning 'surprise', and this aptly describes the character of the new project with its contemporary and tropical design concept.

Apart from the RM5million (USD1.36million) spent by Hunza on landscaping the undulating land on which Alila is sited, a clubhouse which Hunza said will have five-star amenities – is actually been offered.

Hunza Properties Bhd general manager Ng See Kee said that project site for Alila embraces all the elements of good 'feng shui' (geomancy sense).

"The auspicious land forest and lush greenery will bring abundance of good fortune and great comfort to Alila dweller," she said.

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Nu-Heat Launches Customer Success Book

Nu-Heat has produced a book including real genuine customer experiences with the underfloor heating company - from self-builders and contractors to installers.

(PRWEB) February 11, 2006 -- Nu-Heat has produced a book including real genuine customer experiences with the underfloor heating company - from self-builders and contractors to installers.

Building your own home is probably one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. How it looks, feels and functions will determine the enjoyment you get from your home, which is why the choices you make must be right, first time.

There is a wealth of information available offering guidance to self-builders, including how to find plots of land; the best way to allocate budgets, the latest construction methods, as well as information on building regulations.

Constructing your own home often means juggling and relying on various trades people and companies to turn up when they say they will, or deliver goods by an agreed deadline. It is for this reason that self-builders need to take the research element of building their own home seriously.

Time spent finding a company with a good customer rating is well-worth the investment as you will rely on them to keep the project on schedule. The only problem is verifying that the company you are dealing with is as good as they say they are.

Nu-Heat Underfloor has produced a book detailing real self-build projects that have included the company’s sophisticated underfloor heating system. Examples include renovations, conversions, extensions and new builds.

The book proves that no matter what the project is or experience of the self-builder, fitting underfloor heating really is easy with Nu-Heat Underfloor.

Wendy Twist and Ben Tuxworth embarked on an ambitious self-build project in 2005 involving a large detached property constructed using energy-saving methods. The couple married underfloor heating with heat pump technology and instructed Nu-Heat as their underfloor heating supplier based on the service received whilst conducting research.

Roger Botley and Toni Wilde also built their own home and incorporated Nu-Heat underfloor heating. They were also happy to put their project forward for Nu-Heat’s customer success book, saying: “We chose Nu-Heat because of their system design, experience in the underfloor heating industry and approach to customer service.”

If you are building your own home and are thinking about integrating a modern home heating system, Nu-Heat’s Customer Success Book should give you the confidence to include Nu-Heat underfloor heating.

Nu-Heat’s Customer Success Book is available for a limited time only. To order your complimentary copy, call Nu-Heat on 0800 731 1976, alternatively visit www.nu-heat.co.uk

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Ayrshire Building Contractors William Skinner Announce Commitment to Renewable Energy

Building contractors William Skinner & Son of Ayrshire in Scotland have announced that they will shortly be offering both locally and nationally a range of renewable energy products and services.

(PRWEB) February 11, 2006 -- Building contractors William Skinner & Son of Ayrshire in Scotland have announced that they will shortly be offering both locally and nationally a range of renewable energy products and services.

William Skinner & Son's chairman John Quinton explained the reasons behind the move.

“Apart from our very rapid company growth, which has led us to want to diversify, it does seem a good idea to save on energy bills and do our bit to slow down climate change.

“Most renewable energy devices -- equipment that generates electricity from the wind, waves or sun, or which heats water directly using energy from the sun -- have been around for decades, in some cases for centuries. But they have not caught on till now, and they are still seen as mostly peripheral ways of contributing energy to the total required.”

Skinners argue that three facts will very soon result in everybody clamouring for whatever renewable energy they can get, peripheral or not, the alternative being that they either won’t be able to get enough of it, or to afford it, as conventional fuels, (gas and oil), run out and prices soar.

After all, whatever the cost of renewable energy sources, after what is already an acceptable payback period they produce free energy for the life of the system used -- normally at least 25 years. We don’t have to think about climate change to justify them -- they do that on energy cost savings alone.

The three facts are:

Oil and gas are running out, whilst the world demand for them is increasing. And we are at the end of the pipeline.

The amount of energy from the sun falling on each square metre of the earth’s surface is equivalent to 3,000kWH annually -- so that alone is enough to meet the entire global demand for energy many times over. Even without wind, water and nuclear power we can manage easily without oil and gas. If we get our act together in time.

In real terms fuel prices have at least doubled in the last year, and they are likely to double again every couple of years or even faster than that. What has a payback period of 10 years now will, in practice, pay for itself in less than half that time.

And Skinners are setting the rest of us a good example. The company has obtained planning permission to install a 6kW wind turbine at its St Quivox headquarters near Prestwick Airport, and they have also ordered a photovoltaic system as well as two solar panel heating systems.

The wind turbine will be supplied by Stewarton, Ayrshire company Proven Energy.

Both the wind turbine, generating electricity from the wind, and the photovoltaic cells, which generate electricity directly from the sun, will feed into the National Grid any energy that Skinners generate but don’t need at the time, and the solar panels will produce much of the hot water they need.

John Quinton concluded: “Most people won’t want a wind turbine in the back garden, at least not until the new range of small domestic models becomes available, but everybody, surely, would like some free hot water.

“Around Easter time we shall be offering locally, and installing in one day, a solar hot water system which will generate half the hot water a typical household needs.

“It costs nothing to run it, what it produces is free, and there is a 30% grant available towards the very modest cost.”

Editor's note

If and when, as is now predicted, the Greenland ice sheet melts, the sea level will rise 7 metres or 25 feet, and Ayr, Prestwick, Troon and every other coastal town in Ayrshire will drown. It won’t happen for a while, though, so there is no need to panic. And if everybody installed a solar heating system, it might not happen at all.

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February 10, 2006

Sun Surveillance® Set to Dominate the Competition in the Wireless Solar Powered Camera and Remote Video Surveillance Industry

Sun Surveillance® dominates the competition.

Greenville, SC (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -- Sun Surveillance has always been the pioneer in wireless solar power camera technology. With powerful backing and years of contributing its resources to the most formidable research and development team in the realm of wireless solar powered camera technology, Sun Surveillance has already achieved its first strategic step by producing the most reliable and affordable wireless solar powered surveillance system on the market.

Since the unveiling of SolsticeCam™ August of 2004, Sun Surveillance has achieved a 100% success rate in customer satisfaction for quality and reliability. “With an impeccable reputation for quality, reliability and customer service, we have acquired the financial backing to realize our dream of making our entire operation vertical” says Sun Surveillance President Chris Phillips.

With a new manufacturing facility and an expanding service department the last step to achieve a vertical operation was for Sun Surveillance to develop an elite sales force. Initially Sun Surveillance included distributors in their business model. However, this soon proved to be an impractical mode of operation. “What we learned from that experience is to rely on our core competencies of offering expertise and affordability. Some distributors we were involved with proved to be an ineffective solution because we soon realized that they were adding little value with increased cost to our wireless solar powered solution” Phillips explains.

By going vertical, Sun Surveillance has held on to their intellectual property and has reduced costs. “We’ve gone outside of the company and have hired the most knowledgeable and experienced Sales Representatives and dealers this industry has to offer. By doing this, we’re set to achieve unprecedented success” states Phillips.

With their strategic plan now fully implemented the company continues to develop breakthrough wireless solar powered camera solutions. So what is the latest technology Sun Surveillance is set to offer? “We’re not saying just yet, but we have now successfully developed a new platform of wireless solar powered surveillance products that will be revolutionary to the industry. Our VP of sales is looking to launch our new line in the Fall of 2006, maybe at ISC East” Phillips explains. “With technology that is constantly evolving it’s a matter of time before we reach a substantial paradigm shift. The future of the wireless solar powered camera industry is bright and we’ve positioned ourselves to be the world leader.”

For other news and related articles on Sun Surveillance you can visit their website at www.sunsurveillance.com

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Polstein’s Home Center Prepares For First Major Winter Storm

In preparation for the winter blizzard of ’06, Polsteins shifts inventory to outfit its stores with winter product.

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- In order to better serve the community, Polsteins Home Center has pulled winter inventory from its major regional warehouses to better equip its customers for the season’s first major storm. A Brooklyn-based chain of retail home centers, Polsteins caters to its surrounding community especially in times of weather-related emergencies.

Its main store, located at 7615 13th Avenue in Brooklyn, services the Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights section as well as New York City and New Jersey counties. It is now fully equipped with all snow removal products, including electric and gas snowthrowers, snow shovels, snow brushes, and ice melt.

“Our customers count on us to be prepared during these times, and Polsteins always delivers,” says Justin Martinez, store manager of Polsteins. Justin continues, “With the sudden forecast change, we immediately moved our entire spring stock to make room for all of the snow products that we had already placed in storage.”

HomeandBeyond.com, Polstein’s online counterpart, has also geared up its warehouse for the storm to supply the entire Northeast region. It has extended the hours in its call center to accommodate customer inquiries and orders.

About Polsteins Home Center

A family owned business since 1923, Polsteins Home Center has built its reputation on hard work, honesty and loyalty to its customers. Today, the Polsteins Corporation reaches millions of customers via brick and mortar retail stores, and offers an online home shopping experience. Combining the offline and online aspects of our business, we offer consumers a vast variety of the products they demand and the convenience of home delivery.

About HomeandBeyond.com

HomeandBeyond.com, formerly Polsteins.com, began its operation in October 2001 with the vision of expanding Polsteins Home Center into the online arena. A New York-based chain of retail stores operating successfully for over 82 years, Polsteins Home Center continues to thrive, and with its online presence now reaches an even broader customer base. HomeandBeyond’s mission is to provide an online home shopping emporium that caters to the home connoisseur. As HomeandBeyond.com has grown, so has its product selection. It features an eclectic variety of over 75,000 items sure to dazzle any home enthusiast.

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DispatchThis, Inc. Brings AJAX to Niche Construction Markets

DispatchThis,Inc. releases the second version of DispatchThis.com, the successful web-based resource management solution for construction industry sub-contractors.

Elk Grove, CA (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- DispatchThis, Inc., a software provider for the construction industry, has successfully launched Version 2.0 of DispatchThis. Their newest innovation provides an array of resource management services for construction industry sub-contractors. DispatchThis now allows its subscribers to take orders and dispatch resources much more efficiently and has created a strong and stable foundation for the addition of future services. Now boasting of an improved, more productive interface, enabled by an extremely flexible architecture, and an AJAX powered front end, DispatchThis continues to make software easily accessible to companies of any size. AJAX is the same technology employed by Google for the mapping service. It brings to web-based software a responsiveness and richness traditionally found in desktop applications.

“Running a business is difficult enough without your software slowing you down,” said James Nolan, President, DispatchThis, Inc. “The changes we’ve made to our interface will speed up and simplify everything from taking orders to dispatching equipment. We’ve listened to our subscribers and delivered a product which will improve their business operation and have a direct impact on their bottom line. With the launch of Version 2.0, we are demonstrating our commitment to constantly bring cutting edge technologies to our customers.”

Originally designed to support concrete pumping companies, DispatchThis now has the ability to supply services to any sub-contracting niche. “While providing a variety of services to our concrete pumping customers, it became clear very quickly that our technology could be incredibly useful to many other types of sub-contractors,” explained Mr. Nolan. “We rebuilt DispatchThis from the ground up and can now offer an extremely flexible platform to all types of customers. We will work closely with sub-contractors to tailor DispatchThis to suit their needs.”

DispatchThis is offered for a low monthly subscription fee. As an added benefit, all feature additions, version upgrades and customer support are included at no additional cost.

DispatchThis entered the marketplace in January, 2005, providing a totally new and unique on-line resource management solution for the concrete pumping industry. They are currently servicing customers with fleets ranging from 3 to 81 in the United States, Canada and New Zealand.

For a demonstration of the DispatchThis technology, please visit our website: www.dispatchthis.com.

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Penta Ushers in 2006 with Five Construction Enterprise Software Implementations

Solidifies software leadership position for large contractors with five new customers representing more than half a billion in combined construction revenues and more than 5,000 employees.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 –- Penta Technologies, Inc. announces today that five leading construction enterprises have gone live on PENTA beginning January 1st. Large, diverse construction, service and engineering firms are choosing PENTA to integrate operations, gain valuable insights into their business, and move forward with flexible, standards-based software.

Customers who implemented PENTA on January 1st include Townsend, The Waldinger Corporation, ColonialWebb Contractors, Setzer Corporation and the Canadian division of Aker Kvaerner Songer.

“PENTA offers the broad range of functionality, deep, industry-specific feature set and forward-looking technology today’s sophisticated contractors need to manage and grow their businesses in today’s competitive environment,” says Karl Koenig, Penta CEO. ”These new implementations endorse our ability to meet those needs with PENTA.”

About Penta Technologies, Inc.
PENTA provides a complete and robust enterprise software system specifically designed to accommodate the complex requirements of today's construction, engineering, and service management firms. We offer integrated solutions for projects, financials, service, labor, and equipment cost control - along with the ability to extend the enterprise by utilizing mobile field applications. For more information, please visit www.penta.com.

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California Lawyer Warns Mortgage Lenders of Referral Fee Prohibitions in Federal Law

A conference of loan officers was warned by Beverly Hills Attorney Lawrence H. Jacobson that referral fees and splitting of fees with realtors and others in most regulated mortgage transactions is illegal.

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- The collaboration between a mortgage lender and a real estate broker generally works to benefit home buyers, enabling them to complete a purchase or refinancing transaction at favorable terms.

But not if that collaboration get too cozy and involves a referral fee, whether disclosed or not to the borrower. In that scenario, not only does the home buyer pay, but it’s even more expensive for the lender and the real estate broker. That’s because referral fees and splitting of fees in most regulated mortgage transactions are illegal under federal law and subject to criminal and civil penalties.

Lawrence H. Jacobson, Beverly Hills, California real estate attorney, today spelled out the prohibitions of the law – the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) – to loan officers attending the annual “Turn OnYour Million Dollar Brain” workshop in Fort Lauderdale.

Not only are referral fees in cash illegal, said Jacobson, but even if disguised as gifts or entertainment, they’re still a violation of RESPA. He warned that investigators of the Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) “know what to examine.” The ban on referral fees also encompasses other service providers in home purchases, including title insurers and escrow companies, Jacobson said.

Where actual work of value was performed by a service provider, the law does sometimes permit a disclosed sharing of fees, he said. “Under no circumstance, however, can a fee be paid by or to a broker or lender for simply referring a prospective borrower. There is no free lunch; such costs ultimately are passed onto the borrower. That’s what led to RESPA’s adoption.”

Lawrence H. Jacobson has practiced law in California since 1968 and is a former Vice President -- Legal Affairs of the California Association of Realtors. Mr. Jacobson’s practice focuses primarily on real estate transactions and real estate and mortgage brokerage. He also is a frequent expert witness in real estate court cases.

CONTACT
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310-286-0102

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NiteLites of Lima/Toledo Landscape Lighting Franchise Sparkles at the 2006 House and Home Show

NiteLites of Lima/Toledo – The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be at the 2006 House and Home Show. The event runs from February 17th through February 19th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH.

(PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- NiteLites of Lima/Toledo – The Landscape Lighting Professionals will be at the 2006 House and Home Show. The event runs from February 17th through February 19th at the Seagate Center in Toledo, OH.

NiteLites is offering a free evening demonstration for residential and commercial properties. See the results of a NiteLites system before investing 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. A NiteLites lighting designer will work with you 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 lighting 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 home based franchise, please call 866-NITELITES. “Buying a franchise is the way to go.” Says Tom Frederick president and CEO of NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. “As a franchise owner you enjoy the benefits of using the established brand name, access to a developed business system, unmatched start up assistance, and a lot of time devoted to research and development from the corporate office. We are able to help our owners focus on selling and servicing our lighting systems rather than starting from scratch.”

To contact NiteLites of Lima /Toledo - 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 Barry Morris and Bob Fahncke and their staff at 937-313-0777.

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‘Made in Cornwall’ Welcomes Cornwall Glass & Glazing

A local family owned manufacturing business has become the latest member of Cornwall County Council Trading Standard’s ‘Made in Cornwall’ scheme. Insulated glass units made by Cornwall Glass & Glazing at their state-of-the-art factory at St Austell now carry the coveted ‘Made in Cornwall’ logo.

(PRWEB) February 10, 2006 -- A local family owned manufacturing business has become the latest member of Cornwall County Council Trading Standard’s ‘Made in Cornwall’ scheme. Insulated glass units made by Cornwall Glass & Glazing at their state-of-the-art factory at St Austell now carry the coveted ‘Made in Cornwall’ logo.

“We are delighted that our core product is recognised under the Made in Cornwall scheme.” Said Mark Mitchell, managing director. “As a Cornish family company, we are intensely proud of our 25 plus years of doing business in the County and contributing to the local economy. Membership of the scheme reassures our customers that they are buying a quality product, made right here in Cornwall, rather than something shipped in from outside of the County.”

The 'Made in Cornwall' scheme was developed in 1991 in an attempt to identify genuine Cornish produce. Under the control of Trading Standards Service, the 'Made in Cornwall' logo was introduced for local producers to use in association with their genuine Cornish products. The range of products registered with the scheme continues to grow as more and more manufacturers join.

“The scheme has attracted over 1,000 large and small producers looking to sell good quality, locally made products.” Explains Linda Davies from Cornwall’s Trading Standards. “Not only do we verify members products are genuinely produced in Cornwall, but ensure they operate fair trading practices for the added peace of mind for their customers.”

To find out more about the Made in Cornwall scheme contact Linda Davies on 01872 327955, you can also visit the new Cornwall Glass & Glazing website at www.cornwallglass.co.uk.

Cornwall Glass & Glazing can product up to 1,000 sealed units per day in their £2million purpose built state-of-the-art factory which opened in 2004. Housing, within it’s 17,000 square feet, high-speed glass cutting equipment, a robotic sealed unit production line and the only glass toughening plant in Cornwall.

Cornwall Glass Group operates a total of nine branches in Cornwall and Devon. In total the group employs around 100 staff.

For more information contact Liz Rickard at Trading Standards on 01872 324686 or Steven Michell at Cornwall Glass & Glazing Ltd on 01726 66325.

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February 09, 2006

Equipment Leasing Event Offers Exhibitors Alternative to Exhibit Booths

Annual lessor resources showcase scheduling exhibitors & speakers.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- The Lessors Network today announced the Annual Lessor Resources Showcase will feature a neutral, booth-free format designed to maximize exposure of companies registered to exhibit this August in Atlanta. Additionally, the Lessors Network will begin immediate promotion of exhibitors via International press releases and through a direct email campaign to thousands of equipment leasing professionals each week preceding the annual event.

The Problem

John Semon, CEO comments, “The cost of exhibit booths has always been a problem when trying to level the playing field for our exhibitors. Only the larger companies can afford to build, transport and erect exhibit booths. Meanwhile, the space next door has a guy sitting at a card table passing out business cards. The other problem is lost opportunities. Sales representatives working the booths have to talk with everyone that stops by looking for corporate gifts. In the mean time the legitimate prospects walk away when they can’t get the attention of the sale representative because he’s handing out key chains.”

The Solution

Ideally, sponsoring companies would love to have their top sales person pitch their products and services to a captive audience followed by discussions with only those attendees genuinely interested in their products and services.

The Annual Lessor Resources Showcase will offer multiple levels of Sponsorship that include Exhibiting and Speaking opportunities where speakers are provided up to thirty minutes to introduce their products and services to a room full of senior leasing executives in the General Session.

After presentations are heard, the Ritz-Carlton provides a warm, wood-paneled business club-like Networking Suite facilitating private conversations between highly motivated attendees and exhibitors in an upscale environment.

Companies interested in participating in the Annual Lessor Resources Showcase are invited to visit - www.lessors.com for details.

ABOUT THE LESSORS NETWORK

From www.Lessors.com, the ultimate Internet address for Lessors, the Lessors Network facilitates vertical market networking for companies, products and services targeting the equipment leasing and finance markets. Additional information can be viewed at www.lessors.com.

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Solution Technology Inc. Announces Partnership with JumpStart Wireless

Solution Technology’s durable ArmorPlus handset technology for BlackBerry applications is designed for mobile workers operating in harsh environments ranging from construction to law enforcement.

Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- Today Solution Technology, Inc., maker of ArmorPlus for Blackberry®, announced a partnership with JumpStart Wireless, developer of BusinessSuite to jointly market ArmorPlus ruggedized multi-function wireless platform for BlackBerry® together with the JumpStart Wireless’ BusinessSuite platform for wireless business solutions software. For more information please visit http://www.armorplus.com and http://www.jumpstartwireless.com.

Solution Technology’s durable ArmorPlus handset technology for BlackBerry applications is designed for mobile workers operating in harsh environments ranging from construction to law enforcement. The JumpStart Wireless BusinessSuite affordably replaces existing paper forms with wireless devices, extending existing enterprise billing and management software systems out to mobile staff.

ArmorPlus for BlackBerry combines a durable impact-resistant case with wireless applications to transform today’s BlackBerry devices into rugged multi-function communications platforms to handle the most demanding data needs of large mobile enterprises.

As a rugged multi-function communications tool, ArmorPlus for BlackBerry is designed for real world work environments by integrating wireless bar code scanning, touch screen for signature capture and GPS functionality into a form fitted, high durability impact resistant case.

ArmorPlus is perfectly suited for field services personnel, construction workers, law enforcement officers, and other heavy duty users of wireless applications in demanding environments. ArmorPlus for Blackberry is tested to withstand multiple three meter drops onto concrete. Its interlocked case protects the BlackBerry handheld computer from impact regardless of direction. The impact resistant window protects the BlackBerry LCD screen from point impacts.

Solution Technology, Inc.’s ArmorPlus together with the JumpStart Wireless BusinessSuite delivers work orders, site reports, inspections, punch lists, time cards, and survey forms on a powerful, rugged computing platform. Eliminating the cost of collecting, transmitting, and keying in paper reports, ArmorPlus and BusinessSuite deliver field information directly into existing enterprise billing and management software systems. Customers report rapid payback and more productive mobile staff, saving as much as $300 - $500 per mobile staff member per month.

“ArmorPlus allows our construction and home building customers to expose their BlackBerrys to harsh environments and still produce dependable performance and results,” said Jeff Bonar, CEO and President of JumpStart Wireless. “Finally, BusinessSuite’s ease-of-use and affordability is available in a rugged and affordable computing platform.”

“ArmorPlus and JumpStart Wireless’ BusinessSuite offer a breakthrough in flexible and wireless connectivity for companies looking for durable, cost-effective solutions for their mobile workforce that not only integrate with existing IT infrastructure, but can also survive harsh operating environments,” said Dan Doczy, CEO of Solution Technology Inc.

About JumpStart Wireless Corporation

The JumpStart Wireless BusinessSuite™ affordably extends existing corporate software applications to mobile workers using wireless handheld devices. JumpStart’s patent pending Form Engine™ automates existing paper forms, including work orders, daily reports, punch lists, inspections, and timecards. Eliminating the cost of collecting, transmitting, and keying in paper reports, BusinessSuite delivers field information directly into existing enterprise billing and management software systems. BusinessSuite customers report rapid payback and more productive mobile staff, saving as much as $300 - $500 per mobile staff member per month. BusinessSuite is easy to use, easy to deploy, works with popular and inexpensive devices, and integrates with most existing enterprise software.

BusinessSuite includes GPS location services, credit card swipe, bar code reading, and printing. It runs on a wide variety of mobile phones and wireless PDAs. BusinessSuite applications are tailored to meet the unique requirements of each customer. Sophisticated wireless capabilities – disconnected operation, embedded security features, device independence, and centralized management – are automatically built into every BusinessSuite application.

For more information, visit www.jumpstartwireless.com or contact sales at 561-243-4700 ext 108. “JumpStart Wireless” and “BusinessSuite” are trademarks of JumpStart Wireless Corporation.

About Solution Technology Inc.

Solution Technology, Inc., a BlackBerry Alliance member, is a global developer and distributor of proprietary technologies, including the ArmorPlus for BlackBerry. The ArmorPlus for Blackberry is physically integrated to provide additional functions that permit an expanded range of enterprise applications through Blackberry devices. For more information, please visit www.armorplus.com.

The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.

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Launch of Online Residential Property Construction Cost Estimating Site

iEstimate.co.uk opens its doors for business recently, offering customers the ability to get an accurate build-cost estimate for new builds, extensions or rebuilding of any UK property.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- -- iEstimate.co.uk opens its doors for business this month offering customers the ability to get an get an accurate build-cost estimate for new builds, extensions or rebuilding of any UK property.

The building trade has long being a minefield for overquotations and over pricing. Almost every homeowner in the UK either has personally experienced overpricing by a rogue builder or has a close acquiantance who has had such an experience. The owners of iEstimate.co.uk claim to offer a solution to this problem. Simply visit iEstimate.co.uk and signup with you and your property's details, enter the dimentions and they will provide you with an estimate of the total building costs. These costs include material costs at current prices and average labour rates.

With this information in hand you can go shopping for the right builder knowing what the correct price should be for build work, and ready to negotiate serious discounts.

The site also offers members the ability to get rebuilding costs for home insurance purposes and later in the year will offer insurance quotes direct with top insurancers, helping save members money and time.

The owners of iEstimate.co.uk are not new to the construction industry having worked in it for many years to gain the experience neccessary to offer this service. WIth the power of the internet, they hope to reach customers all over the UK and abroad who own property in the UK and plan to undertake building work, whether it be a new roof, a garage, extension or a complete self build project.

To contact iEstimate.co.uk visit http://www.iEstimate.co.uk.

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Penetron Approved for Coors Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Station

Army Corps of Engineers approved Penetron for the Coors Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Station.

East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- ICS Penetron International Ltd., a leader in integral crystalline waterproofing products, announced that the Army Corps of Engineers recently approved Penetron for use as the waterproofing system of choice for the concrete structures of the Coors Sanitary Sewer Vacuum Station in Albuquerque, NM. As a part of the North and South Valley project that improves water infrastructure, the vacuum station will provide sewer service to approximately 600 properties.

Funded through the Water Resources Development Act and spearheaded by U.S. Senator Pete Domenici, this project represents cooperative efforts to alleviate some of New Mexico’s water and environmental problems. “Right now in New Mexico, we are facing many daunting water issues. Water shortages, lower arsenic standards for our drinking water, and out-dated or non-existent water infrastructure are just a few of our problems. But the good news is we are addressing Bernalillo County’s needs in part by building this facility,” Domenici said.

“Penetron is proud to be a part of this and other ongoing projects to aid the city of Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to improve the water and wastewater infrastructure, promote a clean environment, decrease contamination possibilities and encourage water savings,” stated Robert Revera, the CEO/Managing Partner of ICS Penetron International, Ltd.

Based on Long Island, New York, ICS Penetron International is a leading manufacturer of integral crystalline waterproofing products with a sales and service network that extends across more than 60 countries. With a strong commitment to exceptional service, superior support and high technical standards, Penetron is under continuous refinement through the integration of the latest materials research, sales and service techniques, as well as through continuous feedback from all aspects of the construction industry.

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Quiet Batt™ Acoustical & Thermal Natural Cotton Home Insulation Now Offered by American Micro Industries

American Micro Industries, Inc. has announced the addition of QUIET BATT™ acoustical and thermal insulation for use in residential, commercial and industrial building applications.

Chambersburg, PA (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- American Micro Industries, Inc. has announced the addition of QUIET BATT™ acoustical and thermal insulation for use in residential, commercial and industrial building applications. QUIET BATT™ is made from 80% recycled content and offers superior noise reduction performance when compared to other materials such as fiberglass and mineral wool. Furthermore, QUIET BATT™ insulation requires no special health hazard labeling requirements and has no skin irritating fiber release during the installation process. QUIET BATT™ is a Class “A” rated building material that meets or exceeds ASTM standards for flammability, odor, corrosion resistance and thermal performance.

QUIET BATT™ is available in R-13 and R-19 in full 16 in. and 24 in. widths to insure a complete friction-fit between wood and metal stud wall assemblies. QUIET BATT™ meets Green Building requirements and is rated as a sustainable building material. No special tools required for installation.

To learn more about QUIET BATT™ and the complete line of premium acoustical products, contact American Micro Industries, Inc. at www.soundprooffoam.com or toll-free at 800.558.2058

About AMI
American Micro Industries is a veteran-owned business founded in 1995 to manufacture, fabricate and distribute the finest acoustical products available. The company offers engineering, product development and installation expertise for residential, commercial, industrial, marine and O.E.M. applications. Located in Chambersburg, PA., American Micro Industries, Inc. ships factory direct around the World.

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NiteLites of Dayton Lights Up the Homeworld Home Show at the Dayton Expo Center February 9th – 12th, 2006

The Homeworld Home Show, organized by the Miami Valley National Association of The Remodeling Industry, will be held at the Dayton Expo Center February 9th – 12th, 2006. Visit Jim Landsiedel and his staff at the show for a true lighting experience.

(PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- The Homeworld Home Show, organized by the Miami Valley National Association of The Remodeling Industry, will be held at the Dayton Expo Center February 9th – 12th, 2006. Visit Jim Landsiedel and his staff at the show for a true lighting experience.

NiteLites is an industry leader in the lighting design, lighting installation, and worry free maintenance of low voltage outdoor lighting. NiteLites specializes in both upscale residential and commercial lighting applications. NiteLites provides many types of outdoor lighting fixtures including outdoor lights for architectural lighting, landscape lighting, garden lighting, deck lighting, submersible lighting for fountains and ponds, and path lighting.

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.

NiteLites offers a free demonstration for your property. See the results of our yard lights before you invest anything. To request more information or a free night time demo, please visit www.nitelites.com and click on Contact Us or Free Demo; or call the NiteLites of Dayton staff at 937-886-1420 or 866-NITELITES.

NiteLites Franchises are operating in Aiken, Asheville, Atlanta, Augusta, Boca Raton, Charleston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Clearwater, Columbia, Columbus, Dayton, Ft Myers, Ft Lauderdale, Greenville, Houston, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, Lima, Maryland, Middle Tennessee, Mt. Pleasant, Myrtle Beach, Nashville, Northern Kentucky, Northern Virginia, San Diego, Sanibel, Sarasota, Southeast Michigan, Spartanburg, St. Louis, St. Petersburg, Toledo, Tampa, Washington, DC, West Palm Beach.

For landscape lighting opportunities, please call 1-866-NITELITES. Franchises are available in many cities including Las Vegas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Memphis, Boston, New Orleans, Miami, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Seattle, Hartford, Tucson, Denver, Lexington, San Jose. For more information on NiteLites Architectural and Landscape Lighting, visit their web site at www.nitelites.com.

For more information or directions, visit the NARI Dayton website at http://www.naridayton.org.

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Vending Solutions, LLC. Partners with Local Energy Company and Utility to Save Customers Money

Save on energy costs of vending machines with VendingMiser® devices, energy conservation devices installed on vending machines through local energy company partnering with vending management company, Vending Solutions. Vending Solutions clients include apartment communities, hospitality resorts and commercial real estate and they are saving them money.

Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 9, 2006 -- Vending Solutions announced it is working with SBW Consulting Inc. (SBW), a local energy consulting firm based in Bellevue, WA and Puget Sound Energy (PSE), Washington State’s largest investor-owned energy utility, in an effort to lower overall electricity consumption in the region. Vending Solutions is assisting SBW and PSE with the VendingMiser® Installation Program, which is a free service that is provided by PSE in their electric service territory in King and Pierce Counties. PSE may offer the service in other areas later this year or next.

VendingMiser® is a technological breakthrough in intelligent and economical control of cold beverage vending machines, which significantly reduces energy consumption without compromising the vended product. It uses a passive infrared sensor to determine when the surrounding area is vacant, the device powers down the cold beverage vending machine to conserve energy when no one is in the area.

“You can reduce the electricity use of each cold beverage vending machine by an average of 40% per machine annually,” said Michael Baker, Vice President of of SBW when asked about actual VendingMiser® energy savings.

“We can partner with the vendors in the Puget Sound area and go directly to the locations with the offer of the VendingMiser® Program” said Rick Totten, Sales Director at Vending Solutions.

Vending Solutions is a national vending management company that manages the vending services for over two million apartment units nationwide. Vending Solutions services a wide variety of industries including hospitality resorts, multifamily apartment communities as well as commercial real estate.

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February 08, 2006

Safestyle UK Receives Trustmark Recognition

Style Group's retail arm, Safestyle UK, received the Trustmark recognition - a brand new Government-led initiative to rid the UK of rogue traders.

(PRWEB) February 8, 2006 -- Safestyle UK (http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk), the key consumer arm of Bradford-based Style Group UK - the country's largest independent PVCu replacement windows and doors manufacturer and retailer has become one of the first organisations to receive the newly formed and Government backed Trustmark accreditation designed to give the public greater peace of mind and eliminate rogue traders.

In an era where legislation has become more complex and an increasingly informed consumer is demanding ever higher standards in quality, service and honesty, Safestyle UK has satisfied assessors that their operations comply with Trustmark's demanding consumer protection standards and demonstrated that their codes of practice are fit for purpose.

A delighted Style Group UK Chief Executive, John Ross was keen to point out the importance of Trustmark: "This is a new initiative supported by the Government, consumer groups and industry, which has to be applauded and is not a day too soon. It is designed to protect the public from the problem of cowboy builders and botched home improvement work - unreliable and untrustworthy businesses already cost consumers £1.5 billion annually."

"This is far more than another industry certificate - Trustmark offers consumers true peace of mind and a confidence that they are dealing only with reputable, high quality businesses and that they will get a job well done at a fair price."

"Our governing body, the Glass and Glazing Federation has spent a considerable time working closely with Trustmark to ensure complying members are fit for purpose. We have proved our codes of practice comply with those strict requirements set out by Trustmark, which will be reassuring for our customers," concluded John Ross.

Overall, Trustmark acts as a web portal and advice centre for the general public to find reputable and registered firms to do repair, maintenance and improvement work in their homes or gardens. All Trustmark registered firms are checked and monitored externally by approved scheme operators, and must comply with their strict codes of conduct and complaints procedures.

About Style group:
The STYLE GROUP PLC is the largest independent manufacturer, supplier and retailer of PVCu windows and doors in the United Kingdom. Since inception in 1992 the Group has continued to expand and now has 38 branches across the country from the South West to the North East serviced by a large in-house transport fleet. The Group incorporates three specialist subsidiaries:-

WINDOWSTYLE UK is the manufacturing arm and its state-of-the-art factory in Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire with the capability to produce up to 10,000 quality assured frames per week. It is also the area's largest single employer.

SAFESTYLE UK (http://www.safestyle-windows.co.uk) is the best known name in the Group. It is synonymous with quality and affordability and installs £2 million domestic window and door frames every week. It is renowned for its popular and memorable celebrity-fronted television and radio advertising campaigns featuring value-for money offers.

TRADESTYLE UK (http://www.tradestyle.biz) was established in 2002 and supplies exclusively to non-fabricating retailers and installers. It has its own manufacturing facility and has seen demand for its products at a genuine trade price soar way beyond expectations.

About Trustmark:
TrustMark (http://www.trustmark.org.uk) was launched to the industry by Construction Minister Alun Michael in June 2005. Around 25 trade organisations have already expressed an interest in becoming approved scheme operators that could deliver up to 14,000 TrustMark registered firms by next summer.

For further information please contact:
Ashley Metcalfe
+44-1132-362000

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DataCore Technology Receives Top Recognition in Microsoft Customer Satisfaction Index Survey

DataCore Technology, a specialist in implementing electronic document management (EDM) systems, is proud to announce that it has received top recognition in the Microsoft Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Index survey. DataCore’s superior results indicate that the majority of its existing customers are very satisfied with the level of service and support they receive and maintain a high level of loyalty to the company.

Exton, PA (PRWEB) February 8, 2006 -- DataCore Technology, a specialist in implementing electronic document management (EDM) systems, is proud to announce that it has received top recognition in the Microsoft Customer Satisfaction (CSAT) Index survey. DataCore’s superior results indicate that the majority of its existing customers are very satisfied with the level of service and support they receive and maintain a high level of loyalty to the company.

The Microsoft CSAT Index provides companies with the ability to survey their customers using an industry-proven methodology to track customer satisfaction. Once completed, the confidential surveys provide feedback that allows companies like DataCore to discover opportunities to build on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses. The results also help companies to better understand and meet customer needs.

A Microsoft certified partner since 1998, DataCore Technology personnel maintain numerous Microsoft professional certifications. DataCore’s top recognition in the CSAT Index survey will serve to strengthen its partnership with Microsoft and provides prospective customers with the confidence that DataCore has the best solutions for their EDM needs. DataCore’s President, Brian Sallade adds, “We are happy to know that our clients are pleased with the service and support that we provide. We plan to use this information to continue to meet and exceed customer expectations so that DataCore remains a company that our customers are pleased to do business with.”

About DataCore Technology
DataCore Technology specializes in implementing electronic data management solutions for energy, government, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical organizations to help improve time to market, reduce asset maintenance costs, and comply with government regulations. The company operates with the highest degree of integrity, provides quality products and services, and maintains a steadfast commitment to excellence. For more Information, please visit www.data core.com or call (800) 531-2287.

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HEXIS Etched Glass Window Decorating Film

Self-adhesive window decorating films designed to simulate an etched glass effect; suitable for screenprinting and solvent inkjet

(PRWEB) February 8, 2006 -- HEXIS USA announce the introduction of an enhanced line of window decorating films designed to simulate an etched glass effect.

The S5DEP series is a 3-mil (80 micron) high performance polymeric vinyl and comprises a range of 6 new shades: blue, green, yellow, pink, sparkle and silver. They offer a durability of up to 5 years (colors) or 8 years (silver) under vertical outdoor exposure.

They are a perfect match for applications that want to achieve an etched glass, frosted glass or sandblast effect on any glass or mirror surface such as store windows, glass partitions and patio doors. With its semi-translucent appearance it is also ideally suited as a viewing barrier creating privacy. The films are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.

The product carries an acrylic solvent-based adhesive, which is resistant to most oils, diluted acids, alcohol and hydrocarbons.

Data sheets and swatch books are available on request.

HEXIS is a major manufacturer of coated and uncoated self-adhesive media for digital printing as well as of a complete line of graphic vinyl (high performance, translucent, reflective…). In Europe HEXIS media are distributed by HEXIS S.A. of France and HEXIS UK LTD.

Visit the HEXIS USA website at www.hexisusa.com. HEXIS USA is based in Corona, California and can be contacted by e-mail e-mail protected from spam bots or tollfree 888 AT HEXIS.

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PA Association of Notaries President Names State's 1st E-Notary

Marc Aronson, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries, has been approved as the commonwealth's first electronic notary.

PITTSBURGH (PRWEB) February 8, 2006 -- When phase one of the Pennsylvania Electronic Notarization Initiative began on Monday, Jan. 30, the tools of the trade will change dramatically for notaries in the commonwealth, according to Marc Aronson, president of the Pennsylvania Association of Notaries (PAN).

“The instrument the notary uses for electronic notarization will go from being a seal and a pen to a symbol or an electronic process,” Aronson said. “The notary will go from notarizing paper documents to notarizing documents that appear right on the computer screen. And although the customer must still personally appear in front of the notary, these documents will be recorded instantaneously.”

Aronson has closely studied the development of the electronic notarization initiative since the Notary Public Law was amended in 2003 to permit electronic notarizations. PAN president since 1983, Aronson attended the 2003 Special Commission of the Hague Conference on Private International Law at The Hague, The Netherlands, on electronic commerce and electronic notarization.

“We have put a lot of time and hard work into studying the electronic notarization process to ensure that the technology actually does what it is supposed to do,” Aronson said. “We have worked closely with a wide range of people from government officials to technology experts for nearly a decade to find the best way for this to work.”

Aronson, a notary public since 1975, has been approved by the secretary of the commonwealth as Pennsylvania’s first electronic notary. Although any currently commissioned Pennsylvania notary may file an application to become an electronic notary, the only counties accepting electronically notarized documents for the initiative will be Philadelphia, Lancaster, Chester and Westmoreland.

The first phase of the initiative will last one year, although additional phases could be added to the project. It is anticipated that more counties will be permitted to participate in the project as additional phases are developed. The department of state will evaluate the project after six months.

Aronson is a participant on the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Notary Public Administrators (NPA) Committee, a member of the Property Records Industry Association (PRIA), and an observer on the drafting committee of the Uniform Real Property Electronic Recordation Act, introduced by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws (NCCUSL).. Aronson also is involved in the electronic notarization/recording projects of many groundbreaking and standard-setting organizations including the Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds Association (PRODA), Mortgage Industry Standards Maintenance Organization (MISMO), Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), Standards and Procedures for Electronic Records and Signatures (SpeRS), The National Electronic Commerce Coordinating Council (NECCC) of the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform States Law (NCUSL), the American Bar Association (ABA) e-Trust subcommittee and the e-notary workgroup and NASS.

Aronson is available for interviews on this topic during normal business hours. He can be reached via telephone at 412-281-0678.

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February 07, 2006

The Mercury Group Focuses on Core Strengths - Single Source Provider of Video, Voice, Data Communications Connectivity - a Strategic Business Need

The Mercury Group is a certified BICSI Premier “connectivity contractor” providing installation services for building communications systems for end users, equipment manufacturers, electrical and general contractors. The Mercury Group specializes in virtually any type communications connectivity between video, voice or data – cable, fiber or wireless.

Bridgeport, CT (PRWEB) February 7, 2006 -- The Mercury Group (‘TMG’), a 25 year veteran organization of structured cabling, fiber engineering for commercial buildings, schools and government clients such as General Electric, Sikorksy Aircraft, Connecticut State University System, Gartner Group, Price Waterhouse and many other New England clients, has restructured its business practice areas to provide virtually any type communications connectivity between video, voice and data – cable, fiber or wireless.

“High quality connectivity solutions that can be designed for future flexibility and growth require an ongoing investment in skills and technology not always appropriate for in-house operations teams” said Wayne Browning, President and Founder of The Mercury Group. “Although over the company’s history we had the ability to spread into other related areas such LAN/WAN monitoring and other data communication services, our clients clearly wanted to see core expertise while maintaining cost-effectiveness in the complex area of communications connectivity that is so vital to their business growth”.

In collaboration with new Company Advisor, John Polo, former senior information technology and business executive for worldwide enterprise organizations such as Perkin-Elmer, Kraft Foods and consulting firm Gartner Group, TMG has expanded its investment in the full life cycle of video, voice and data connectivity for every type building, campus or business application. Building on the company’s core strengths in maintaining a full-time employee team of certified and licensed technicians and design engineers, TMG has aligned its sales and delivery model to match the common needs of its clients – installation, ongoing maintenance, professional services and specialized solutions. New to the offerings are Discovery Assessments, Infrastructure Certification, Design & Technology services where TMG’s Design & Technology engineers can help clients proactively ensure current and new business applications growth corresponds with connectivity and communication needs. “As with everything related to technology and services, specialization requires more costly in-house resources. These new services allow organizations to have external experts review any short or longer-term business needs applying the latest technology and best practices so that when projects are done, the best and most cost effective solutions can be used”, said Polo.

TMG has launched a new web site that describes these full life cycle services in the business situations most commonly facing a prospective or long-term company client. Understanding that technology and best practices are constantly changing, TMG has a core team of Design and Project Engineers specifically tasked with keeping abreast of new technology, standards and certification requirements that ensure the predictable return from these vital business connectivity investments whenever they can be made.

The new web site clearly illustrates TMG’s ongoing commitment and expertise in being a Single Source Provider of video, voice or data connectivity total solution needs.

The Mercury Group is a certified BICSI Premier “connectivity contractor” providing installation services for building communications system for end users, equipment manufacturers, electrical and general contractors. We specialize in virtually any type communications connectivity between video, voice or data – cable, fiber or wireless.

With over 25 years of experience, The Mercury Group is among the most knowledgeable and professional contractors in North America capable of performing a wide range of installation, ongoing maintenance, professional consulting services and product implements for customer, both large and small, in commercial and institutional sectors. For more information, visit www.mercury-group.com.

For Immediate Release
Contact: Catherine Smith
(203) 378-9008, ext. 312

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Hydro Physics' Miniature Video Technology to be Used in Effort to Rebuild Hurricane Katrina Damaged New Orleans' Super Dome

Hydro Physics has been awarded a contract to use its miniature video technology to inspect all sanitary sewer lines serving the hurricane Katrina damaged New Orleans' Super Dome.

Englewood, CO (PRWEB) February 7, 2006 -- Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Corp., an Englewood, Colorado based company, announced that its Lafayette, Louisiana office has been awarded a contract to video inspect all sanitary sewer lines serving the New Orleans' Super Dome. Hydro Physics will use its miniature video technology to visually inspect, from within, all sanitary sewer lines while simultaneously recording their condition on VHS tape for later review. The Super Dome's sanitary sewer system serves all its athletic facilities and numerous sky boxes, restaurants, dining rooms, kitchens, fast food concessions and restrooms. Hydro Physics will also video inspect the sanitary sewer lines connecting the Super Dome to the city's sewer system.

T.J. Suiter, Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Corp's President and CEO said, "we are extremely excited over the fact that the major engineering/construction companies involved in the rebuilding of New Orleans have recognized the utility and value of our technology to assess the condition of the sanitary sewer lines serving these major structures. Our technology allows us to visually determine and simultaneously record exactly what the problems are and then locate exactly where repairs need to be made. This visual diagnostic technology totally eliminates the inefficient dig and hope you find the problem approach. No one can afford to do that any longer."

Although its actual condition is unknown, several disaster experts fear that parts of the system could have been damaged as a result of the general flooding of the city's sewer system. The Super Dome suffered severe damage from hurricane Katrina and additional damage as a result of its use as a post hurricane shelter.

In related news, Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Corp. announced that its Lafayette, Louisiana office also received contracts to use its miniature video technology to inspect the sanitary sewer systems serving the Cajan Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and St. Helena Hospital in Greensburg, Mississippi. Both facilities suffered significant damage from Hurricane Katrina.

Hydro Physics Pipe Inspection Corp. is an Englewood, Colorado based company with 9 franchise offices in middle third of the United States. The company plans to add 10 new franchise offices in 2006.

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Tri City Shopping Center District -- Major Destination Shopping and Dining Area in Redlands, California -- Prepares for Major Renovation and Revitalization Program

Major shopping and dining destination in Redlands, California to be converted to mixed-use and lifestyle entertainment district. Tri City Shopping Center transition will occur through a slate of renovation, revitalization, and re-tenanting programs. The program will begin with a renaming of the district to best match its direction and future as a regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination district. Prime Leasing Opportunities to be available for retail, restaurant, and office tenants.

Redlands, CA (PRWEB) February 7, 2005 -- Major shopping and dining destination in Redlands, California to be converted to mixed-use and lifestyle entertainment district. Tri City Shopping Center's transition will occur through a slate of renovation, revitalization, and re-tenanting programs. The program will begin with a renaming of the district to best match its direction and future as a regional shopping, dining and entertainment destination district. Prime Leasing Opportunities to be available for retail, restaurant, and office tenants.

"We are very pleased to be underway with our planning for an overall renovation and revitalization of the Tri City Shopping Center district," said Anoushavan Abrahamian, Chairman of Tri City Plaza, one of the owners in the area that is leading the revitalization program, "with our gateway location along Interstate 10 and our visibility and access to more than 185,000 motorists each day right alongside our property, we have a unique opportunity to create a very special place here in Redlands."

Tri-City’s renovation and revitalization program is intended to enhance some of the longstanding and successful tenant businesses already located in the Tri City Shopping Center district, and to expand the district’s tenants to include additional leasing opportunities for restaurants, destination retailers, office users, and personal service businesses. Tri City Plaza will be working with the City of Redlands in coming months to evaluate possible enhancements to the district’s overall revitalization. New names for the Tri City district are under evaluation, and the district’s renaming is considered a major initiative that will point towards the area’s focused mixed-use and lifestyle retail-entertainment direction.

"As a new member of the Tri City shopping center association since early 2004, we have already taken some first steps towards our full renovation program, including painting, improved maintenance, groomed landscaping, and new special events," said Abrahamian, "and our new parking lot lighting slated for 2nd Quarter installation will more than triple our night-time lighting. Our surveillance camera system, which we’re hoping to cooperatively manage with the Redlands Police Department, will follow shortly thereafter and help assure the safety and enjoyment of the district." Tri-City Shopping Center recently hosted Snowtacular 2005! – welcoming more than 15,000 guests from Riverside and San Bernardino counties with 20 tons of snow, live music, visits with Santa Claus, horse and carriage rides, and a variety of other family activities. Aspirations for the Tri-City Shopping Center district include an active community outreach and ongoing family participation program, beginning with an expanded special events program for 2006 - a slate of four major events.

"We look forward to evaluating what Tri-City’s planning and development team is proposing," said Don Gee, Redevelopment Director for the City of Redlands, California, "the Redlands Tri-City area is a major part of the bustling retail and dining development activity along the Alabama St. corridor. It could really help establish Redlands as one of the major retail and entertainment destinations in the Inland Empire region." The Tri-City Shopping Center district is situated in a designated redevelopment area of the City of Redlands. The City of Redlands is already underway with a project to realign and improve Colton Avenue, and two major intersections that bound the south portion of the Tri-City Shopping Center district, a transportation improvement project that is expected to significantly improve and enhance traffic flow within and through the Tri City Shopping Center district.

Redlands' Tri-City Shopping Center district is conveniently located off the Interstate 10 Freeway, at either the Alabama Street or Tennessee Street exits south. The district is bounded by Tom Bell Chevrolet to the west and the AAA Automobile Club to the east. Major retailers include Mervyn’s, Ross Dress for Less, Big Lots, Backyard Outfitters, and Longs Drugs.

The planning and development team for the Tri City Shopping Center mixed-use revitalization effort includes A&O Properties Management, Inc. as owner’s representative and facilities manager, and Darius Joe Meraj, CEO of Beverly Hills-based real estate investment firm Anderson West, which has been active in Redlands' Tri City district since 1996. Other team members include Austin-Foust Associates for traffic matters, Fessel International for restaurant and quick food planning, Sid Lindmark AICP for environmental and permitting issues, Kahaner Research for market and tenanting research, The Jamieson Group, Inc. for development issues, and Stonecreek LLC as the development’s project manager. Conceptual planning has been conducted in-house to establish a design direction, and a local architectural firm will be announced in February to act as a local liaison for review and permitting issues.

Tri-City Shopping Center is known in the Inland Empire as "The Mall with a Heart," and includes more than 60 leading retail merchants, personal services businesses, and restaurants. Additional retail, restaurant, and office leasing opportunities will be available to new tenants as the revitalization program proceeds.

Information about Tri City Shopping Center, including current retail and restaurant space leasing opportunities is available at www.tri-city-center.com. More information about A&O Properties Management, Inc. and leasing contact information is available at www.ao-properties.com For general information and media queries, please contact Amy Giggins at Adventure Studios Communications at 818.973.3141.

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Bestcontractors.Com Expands Service to Minnesota and North Carolina

BestContractors.com announced today it is adding Minnesota and North Carolina to its service area that already includes Colorado.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) February 7, 2006 –- BestContractors.com, an online resource designed to improve interaction between homeowners and residential service professionals, announced today it is adding Minnesota and North Carolina to its service area that already includes Colorado.

“Our goal is to add a minimum of two major markets to our geographical service area each month,” said CEO Mark Henninger. “After thorough research, we’ve determined that the Twin Cities and Raleigh were great fits for our growth plans.”

The company looks for markets with strong home renovation trends. This includes urban areas with older neighborhoods undergoing revitalization. Communities in the northeast and upper Midwest have the strongest demand for home improvement and renovation according to the Harvard University Joint Center for Housing Studies.

“We want to manage our initial phase of growth by extending into markets similar in size to Denver,” adds Henninger. “We’ve obtained a strong understanding of the demographics of metropolitan areas like Denver and Raleigh. We’ve also learned a great deal about how far out a contractor will drive for business and those contractors who work renovation neighborhoods versus those that prefer outlying new housing areas.”

BestContractors.com, found at http://www.BestContractors.com, launched in October of last year starting with metro Denver but then rapidly grew to include the entire state of Colorado. The company advertises through local media, Comcast cable and Internet search engines, such as Google, Yahoo and MSN. Homeowners submit their home improvement or remodeling projects through the site for free, view detailed profiles, photos, and ratings, and then select up to three contractors to bid on the project. Contractors support the site with membership fees and must meet strict eligibility requirements.

About BestContractors.com
BestContractors.com is an Internet resource for homeowners seeking contractors to do remodeling, repairs and maintenance to their homes. The company will announce additional market expansion during the first quarter of 2006.

Contact:
Martha Stoecker
Marketing Director
BestContractors.com
Phone: 303-629-8354

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February 06, 2006

Canyon Charter Elementary Of L.A.U.S.D. is First School in Nation to Fund & Build A Habitat Home On Campus For Hurricane Relief

Canyon Charter Elementary School is the first U.S. school to partner with Habitat for Humanity's Operation Home Delivery to fund and build a new home on its campus for hurricane relief. The home will be built by parents, faculty, and community volunteers on Monday, February 13th.

(PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -- Canyon Charter Elementary School, a Los Angeles Unified School, has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org) to support Operation Home Delivery, making it the first school in the U.S. to fully fund and build a home on a school campus. Operation Home Delivery is a home-in-a-box program that allows volunteers across the nation to build homes for families devastated by recent hurricanes. In the days leading up to the build, the 350 students, who cannot participate in the actual build, will be invited to sign their names to the framing lumber used to build the home. On Monday, February 13th parents, teachers, the school’s principal, faculty and representatives from the Los Angeles Unified School District will come together to build the new home, which will be disassembled the next day and shipped to Immokalee, Florida. Once in Florida, more volunteers will finish the home for its new homeowners.

The Canyon Charter School’s commitment to community service - an integral component to its charter – inspired the community to do something more than donate money for the hurricane relief effort. They wanted a memorable experience that would relate core values such as community service, care and concern for others, and provide an opportunity to make a difference in the world. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles they are able to change the life of a family who has lost everything and see tangible results for their efforts. The Canyon Charter School community is fully funding the $85,000 to build the home through fundraising efforts by students and private donations.

“Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity truly celebrates the generous spirit of giving in this community,” says Carol Henderson, Canyon Charter School Principal. “The opportunity to build a home for a family in need is a remarkable honor. Giving is contagious and we hope that our home will inspire other schools to help…one home at a time.”

Fundraising efforts by students included a Halloween candy drive in which a sponsor bought back the candy for $.10 per piece; the Count Your Lucky Stars© program where the children did extra chores to earn money for the build; and an art program that asked each student to draw the original early 20th Century one-room schoolhouse on campus (now the library,) which was then reproduced onto stationary and sold to family members. The build is a community-wide effort involving teachers, parents, faculty, district officials and local business that have donated food, beverages and snacks for the build.

“It is remarkable what the students and members of this community have done to be able to support Habitat for Humanity’s rebuilding efforts in the Gulf,” says Erin Rank, President/CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles. “This partnership is a wonderful example of what can happen when like-minded, good-hearted people are moved into action.”

The build kicks off Friday, February 10th at 8:15 am with a school assembly as the lumber arrives for the build. The students will be invited to sign their names to the framing lumber in their classrooms throughout the day. On Monday, February 13th the building begins at 8:00 am with lunch at noon and building concludes at 4:00 pm. On Tuesday, February 14th, the home will be disassembled, packaged with additional materials and tools and shipped to Immokalee, Florida, where local volunteers will fully construct the home in partnership with its new owners. Canyon Charter Elementary is located at 421 Entrada Drive, Santa Monica, California 90402 / Tel: 310-454-7510.

This first-of-its-kind build would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of the Los Angeles Unified School District, Canyon Charter Elementary students, teacher and faculty and most notably: Carol Henderson, Canyon Charter School Principal; Karen Parcell, parent; Veronica Whithorne, parent; and Dorothy Miyake, a retired teacher of 30 years who led the students in their fundraising efforts.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles:
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is a non-profit, ecumenical housing ministry that seeks to eliminate poverty housing by providing simple, decent and affordable homes for low-income families through volunteer labor and charitable donations. HFH GLA has built a total of 169 homes and plans to complete an additional 18 homes by June 2006. www.habitatla.org

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New Strategic Partnership Places Pileco Inc. among Top Foundation Companies - Prompts Plant Expansion and Employee Growth

Streamlining operations, Pileco consolidates plants to Houston headquarters, expands technical staff, and constructs new 5,500 square foot parts facility and repair shop.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -- Houston-based Pileco, Inc. and California affiliate Pilemac, Inc. became a part of the German-based Bauer Maschinen GmbH family at the close of 2005 – setting off a string of events certain to positively impact earnings for the companies in 2006.

The merger, which propels Pileco onto the international scene in a larger capacity, prompted the immediate consolidation of its McKinney plant into the Houston headquarters, the new construction of a 5,500 square foot parts facility, new repair shop and new sales and engineering offices, and the acquisition of a new fleet of drill rigs for sale and rent.

“Since the merger, things have been moving at a rapid pace to accommodate an expanding client base and strengthen our presence in the global market,” said George Smith, Pileco president and CEO.

“The changes taking place right now are positive for our employees, clients and shareholders alike. We’re increasing our workforce and inventory over the next few months at a rate unprecedented in our 40 years of business. It’s a very exciting time,” Smith added.

According to company representatives, Pileco will also expand its research and development department in order to improve upon existing products and broaden its work on environmentally friendly solutions.

Specializing in Diesel Pile Driving equipment, both Pileco, Inc. and Pilemac, Inc. are restructuring for the growth – which will soon be available to view on the newly redesigned Pileco website powered by Directory One and scheduled to launch this spring.

Recognized for their technological advancements in Diesel Hammers and IHC-Hydro hammers. Pileco, Inc. has long been respected in the worldwide marketplace for service and performance. Learn more by logging onto http://www.pileco.com or calling 1-800-474-5326.

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Datastream Migration Utility and Special Pricing Announced

DPSI, a leading developer of maintenance management software, has released its Datastream Migration Utility. This software enables Datastream maintenance software customers an easy way to transfer data into more affordable DPSI solutions. Many Datastream users may be concerned about an uncertain future following the recent announcement of the company's acquisition. For a limited time, special pricing is being offered to Datastream customers converting to DPSI solutions.

Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -– DPSI, a leading best-of-breed developer of maintenance management software, today announced the availability of its Datastream Migration Utility. The software provides Datastream customers an easy way to transfer data from its MP2 and 7i products into more affordable DPSI solutions. Many Datastream users may be concerned about an uncertain future following the recent announcement of the company's acquisition by Infor -- particularly users of the company’s less expensive product, MP2.

For a limited time, special pricing is being made available to Datastream customers wishing to convert to a DPSI solution. Flexible pricing options include traditional software licensing, monthly subscription payments, or an online service hosted by DPSI.

DPSI has assisted many customers with migrations from other maintenance products, including former Datastream users. DPSI offers a family of maintenance solutions for organizations ranging from small, single-location operations to large enterprises with multiple locations. It is one of the few companies with reasonably priced maintenance solutions that also offers tools for integration with other software applications.

Datastream customers interested in learning more about the migration utility and special pricing should contact DPSI at 1-877-304-0431 or visit www.dpsi.com/datastream.

About DPSI

Since 1986, DPSI has provided maintenance management solutions to more than 6,000 customers in sectors such as manufacturing, production, facilities, fleets and specialized industries such as Utilities. The company focuses solely on Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions. DPSI’s family of products include:

PMC: A maintenance software solution for single computers and small networks. One of the most popular CMMS products in the world.

iMaint, iMaint Fleet and iMaint Online: Enterprise solutions that can be tailored to specific needs. Options include software for Mobile PDAs, Web browser interface, online work requests, FDA compliance and integration with other software.

For more information, contact DPSI’s corporate office at 1-800-897-7233, or visit www.dpsi.com.

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Call Out for Entries to Barkitecture III

The Benicia Vallejo Humane Society sends a call out for entries, Barkitecture III "Domiclies for the Sophisticated Canines, Felines and Feathered Friends we love.”

(PRWEB) February 6, 2006 -- The Benicia Vallejo Humane Society calls out for you to join Barkitecture III "Domiclies for the Sophisticated Canines, Felines and Feathered Friends we love.”

A call out to local contractors, architects, developers, designers and creative supporters.

Friday, March 24, 2006 5:30-8:00 for the People’s Choice Voting and Preview, Vallejo Museum, 734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA Tickets BV Humane Members $5 General Admission $10.00

Friday, March 31, 2006 6:00p.m-10:30p.m Barkitecture III Gala and Auction, USA World Classic, 1525 Sonoma Blvd, Vallejo, CA. Tickets BV Humane Members $40.00, General Admission $50

Tickets are available by calling 707.645.7905 ext 102.

Barkitecture III is a gala event and competition for local contractors, architects, developers, designers & creative supporters compete to create unique, custom-designed doghouses, Cat Furniture, and Bird Roosts. Team Registration forms due February 10, 2006

Barkitecture III teams are forming and the competition will be high, for the teams are building to delight the sophisticated canine, feline & feathered friends. Entry Packets for Barkitecture III are available from Peter Lepley at 707.645.7905 ext 113 at the Humane Society or by emailing e-mail protected from spam bots “Last 2 year’s houses were amazing. I can’t wait to see what masterpieces people build this year!” said Volunteer Thea Grigsby, and proud mom of rescued dogs.

The “People’s Choice” Voting and Preview Event, Friday, March 24, 2006 will offer the first view of the designer domiciles juried, and auctioned off on Friday March 31, 2006 at the Barkitecture III Gala, (business casual attire). The event will feature music, catered cuisine, silent & live auctions, a premium wine raffle and a more. Awards will be given this year a little differently. All entries will be featured in local media and the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society website www.bvhumane.org.

This is the third event of its kind for the Benicia Vallejo community. Barkitecture III’s goal is to raise much needed operational funds to care for the animals and for outreach to build awareness of the plight of the many homeless animals available for adoption at the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society.

About Benicia Vallejo Humane Society The mission of the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society (a California non-profit) is to offer refuge, medical care, nourishment and an opportunity for a second chance for life to unwanted animals; to protect animals from cruelty, neglect, carelessness and ignorance; to foster a public sentiment of humanity and gentleness toward all animals through education and encouragement; and to promote the lifelong commitment of responsible pet ownership. For inquiries, contact the Benicia Vallejo Humane Society at 1121 Sonoma Boulevard, Vallejo, CA 94510, Telephone (707) 645-7905; fax (707) 645-7909 or visit http://bvhumane.org

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Reducing The Risk of Vehicle Crime With A Wooden Garage Kit

Garages provide a safe and secure place to park a vehicle, protecting it from theft and damage and reducing the chances of becoming a victim of car crime. A garage can also add value to a property as well as adding extra space to a home. A wooden garage kit has the benefits of being more attractive and warmer than concrete or brick, and can also be used as a log cabin to extend living space if moving house or building work is too expensive.

Bedford, UK (PRWEB) February 5, 2006 --
Garages are useful additions to a house, helping to enhance a property by giving extra outdoor storage space, and most importantly, providing a safe and secure place to park a car, or motorbike. The government reports that there are still more than 4500 car crime incidents every day and police reports show that vehicle crime accounts for around one in five recorded offences committed in England and Wales each year. Locking a vehicle away inside a garage instead of leaving it outside a house in a driveway or on the street will help prevent thieves and vandals from gaining access to it, thus protecting it from theft or damage. Using a garage gives a vehicle the protection it needs and the owner peace of mind that one of their most valued possessions is safe. With this reduced risk of car crime, using a garage for the car could even help to save on motor insurance.

Adding a garage to a house could also benefit in adding value to a property, which is becoming an important issue due to the increasing house prices.

A garage not only keeps a car safe but also keeps it protected from adverse weather conditions. During the Winter months there’s no need to worry about wasting time with the hassles of scraping ice off the windscreen, and during the warmer months cars are kept in the shade which prevents them from getting too hot inside.

A wooden garage has the advantage of a natural and attractive appearance and there are many wooden garage kits on the market that have the perfect design for keeping a car safe. Wooden garages made with interlocking log walls give a sturdy and stable structure. A wooden building is also warmer inside as timber is a warmer material than concrete or brick. This means that the contents stored inside the garage will remain warmer and drier and there should be less condensation.

Of course, a garage doesn’t necessarily have to be used to store a car - it makes an ideal room. A wooden garage kit can easily be transformed or used as a log cabin to create the ideal workshop, games room, studio, home gym, or designated area for working on fixing or modifying a car or motorbike.

To find out more about wooden garage kits or log cabins, please visit the Dunster House website at www.dhleisureandgarden.com.

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Modular Manufacturer Launches Re-Designed Website

Customized Structures, Inc. of Claremont, NH announces the re-design of www.CustomizedStructures.com.

Claremont, NH (PRWEB) February 5, 2006 -- Customized Structures announces the re-design of www.CustomizedStructures.com. A tremendous amount of content and design went into the new site, unveiled last week. As the popularity of modular housing grows, this newly designed website is quickly becoming a destination for information about modular construction.

Modular construction is still an unfamiliar concept to many people. Some continue to think that modular and mobile are interchangeable. However, they are quite different. Modular construction is very similar to site-built construction. The home is built with traditional wood frame construction but the big difference is that the home is built in sections, or modules. Modular construction is stronger and more energy efficient than site-built construction and saves the builder and homeowner both time and money. Customers are also not limited to specific designs. Modular construction is very flexible and lends itself to true customization of each home. The re-design of www.CustomizedStructures.com has been done in part to help visitors understand what modular construction is in order to make an informed decision during the construction process.

The website incorporated many beneficial changes that visitors will notice immediately including a photo gallery with more than 100 images, an enhanced plans portfolio and information about modular construction in general. In addition, the site contains up to the minute news and events from Customized Structures and information about the company such as employment opportunities, and how to become a builder/dealer.

Amanda Gillen, Marketing Director said of the new site, “We hope that this website will help to educate the general public about the benefits of modular construction. After all of the hard work that went into this re-design, we are very pleased with the results.”

Customized Structures is an active member of the Home Builders and Remodelers Association of New Hampshire, the Building Systems Council and the National Association of Home Builders.

About Customized Structures:
Established in 1984, Customized Structures, Inc. continues to be a leader in the design and manufacture of factory built customized modular buildings for residential, multi-family and commercial use throughout New England. Customized Structures is 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 about Customized Structures, Inc., call 1.800.523.2033 or visit www.CustomizedStructures.com.

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RBA Engineer Teaching Professional Engineering Review Course at Union College

Local Engineer Teaching Structural Portion of P.E. Review Course

(PRWEB) February 5, 2006 -- Justin S. Pechar, P.E., of Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., in Troy, New York, is instructing the Structural portion of the Professional Engineering Review Course at Union College.

The Structural portion of the course consists of four, 2 ½ hour class sessions. The review course is for practicing engineers that are preparing to take the Professional Engineering exam in April 2006.

Pechar has been with the firm since 1997 and holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Union College and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from The Pennsylvania State University. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of New York and a member of the American Institute of Steel Construction and the American Concrete Institute. As a Professional Engineer at Ryan-Biggs Associates, he has been involved in the engineering design of numerous medical and educational projects.

About Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C.
Ryan-Biggs Associates, P.C., is a consulting engineering firm specializing in structural engineering. Since 1973, they have been providing design services from their main office in Troy, New York, and branch offices in Skaneateles, New York, and West Chester, Pennsylvania.

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Asbestos Causes Cancer, Kills, and it is Still Among Us

The February edition of CancerWire focuses on the continued presence of a carcinogen that will stun many Americans – asbestos the well known carcinogenic mineral is still being used in the U.S. and this deadly mineral can be found in over 30 million homes and schools. These revelations and others were provided during a recent interview with Linda Reinstein of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).

(PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- The February edition of CancerWire focuses on the continued presence of a carcinogen that will stun many Americans – asbestos the well known carcinogenic mineral is still being used in the U.S. and this deadly mineral can be found in over 30 million homes and schools. These revelations and others were provided during a recent interview with Linda Reinstein of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO).

Asbestos Diseases are Incurable
When her husband Alan was diagnosed with a deadly cancer (mesothelioma) which is caused by asbestos, Linda Reinstein decided to take a stand. She turned her anger into action and co-founded the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO). Today, ADAO is an international organization that has representatives throughout the world and offers support, resources and education for a growing community of patients and caregivers.

Ms. Reinstein wants more Americans to know about asbestos so they can protect themselves and avoid being diagnosed with an incurable disease like her husband. “Asbestos can cause or contribute to cancers such as mesothelioma, lung, larynx, esophageal, and stomach cancer and many non-malignant diseases such as asbestosis and chronic pulmonary respiratory disease. Ten thousand lives are lost in the U.S. every year to all asbestos-related disease. Each case is incurable and often deadly and every case could have been prevented because the dangers of this mineral were known in the early 1900’s,” Ms. Reinstein explained. This enormous death toll may actually be under-reported because asbestos diseases are usually hard to diagnose. Many victims will die of cardiac failure or pneumonia and are never diagnosed with an asbestos related disease.

No Asbestos Ban?
In 1989, the EPA announced an asbestos ban and phase out. But in 1990, the ban was overturned by a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. “So we don’t have an actual ban on asbestos, but instead a regulation to reduce exposure,” said Reinstein. “Asbestos is allowed in certain concentrations. For example, under OSHA, an employee cannot be exposed to more than 0.1 asbestos fibers per cubic centimeter of air for an average eight hour work day. But, this gets confusing because how does a consumer know if a given product fits within those guidelines?” According to Reinstein these regulations may not even matter because the EPA has repeatedly stated that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure.

In addition to having asbestos present in new products and materials, an estimated 30 million homes, schools and offices are already contaminated with the mineral. So construction, repair, or demolition in older structures can lead to exposure as we saw on 9/11 with the World Trade Center. “One life lost to an asbestos related disease is tragic; hundreds of thousands of lives lost is unconscionable. While we can’t reclaim the lives of our loved ones, we can make the world a better place for those who come after us.” Reinstein concluded.

The entire interview will soon be available at http://www.cancermonthly.com
For more information about the ADAO go to http://www.asbestosdiseaseawareness.org

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Xingaosu Expands Line Of Rotary Hammers

Zhejiang Xingaosu Co., Ltd. One of the most professional manufacturers of rotary hammers in China has added a new rotary hammer to its extensive line. The Z1C-F32/32A/32B rotary hammer, which allows users to quickly and easily move between hammer drilling and chiseling operations without switching tools, is ideal for hammer drilling and for small to medium chiseling jobs.

Wuyi, Zhejiang (PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- Xingaosu Co., Ltd. One of the most professional manufacturers of rotary hammers in China has added a new rotary hammer to its extensive line. The Z1C-F32/32A/32B rotary hammer, which allows users to quickly and easily move between hammer drilling and chiseling operations without switching tools, is ideal for hammer drilling and for small to medium chiseling jobs.

The Z1C-F32/32A/32B are of excellent quality which is already approved by TUV in China with the certificates of CE, GS and EMC.

The Z1C-F32/32A/32B rotary hammers provides operators with single tool to drill concrete, masonry, wood, and metal. Really multi-purposes tool.

The Z1C-F32/32A/32B rotary hammers offer powerful performance. The rotary machine weigts only about 6 kg but with 1500w / 1300W /950w respectively, therefore the ratio of power and weight is very high and it is easy to handle and can be operated with comfort. The multi-position side handle allows user to position the side handle wherever it best suits the application

The rotary hammer machines are built with a slip clutch, so when bit jams, the clutch slips and the rotary action stops. It makes sure that there will be no torque to hurt you. Good labor protection!

The rotary hammer can be operated in three modes: rotation-only, rotary hammer, or hammer-only modes. So they can finish drilling, chiseling and masonry removal jobs.

The machines are the first Variable Speed (0-800 RPM) rotary hammers in our product line, which allow for precise hole placement on work surface, in other words, it allows you to adjust the drill for specific jobs. Operator can use high speed for small holes and low speed for large holes.

The Z1C-F32/32A/32B rotary hammer comes with a break point bit, a flat head chisel, 8MM, 10MM, 12MM masonry bits, a removable independent depth rod, lubricant and blow mold case (the said standard accessories are free of charge).

For more information, please visit
http://xgs.ctaig.com/z1c_f32.htm

or contact Tom WANG, Zhejiang Xingaosu Tools Co., Ltd.
No.2,Wei dong Road., hardware & Industrial Zone, Wuyi,
Zhejiang 321200, China
Tel: 86 579 771 2538
Fax: 86 579 771 2539

About Xingaosu: Zhejiang Xingaosu Tools Co. Ltd. (NEGOSO) is one of the most professional power tools manufacturers in Zhejiang, China, specializing in manufacturing corded electric rotary hammers. Their rotary hammers for multi-purpose are of exllecent quality approved with certificates of CE, GS and EMC... The rotary hammers have been sold to over 20 countries and regions in the world.

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Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Purchase and Removal of Used Equipment

South Plainfield, New Jersey, February 2006 – Dallas Contracting Co., Inc., (website: http://www.dallascontracting.com) a specialized contractor providing demolition services, onsite concrete aggregate crushing, equipment salvage and scrap metal recycling to various industries, recently completed the purchase and removal of a used Sonic Fellow Ultra Sonic 5 Bath Cleaner.

(PRWEB) February 4, 2006 -- A client in Central New Jersey was moving their operations and no longer needed their used Sonic Fellow Ultra Sonic 5 Bath Cleaner. They contacted Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. (Dallas Contracting) to possibly purchase and remove the used equipment. After review of the condition of the equipment and possible resale, Dallas Contracting decided to purchase the equipment. The actual sale and removal of the equipment was done by Environmental Aggregates and Surplus Equipment, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Dallas Contracting.

The Sonic Fellow Ultra Sonic 5 Bath Cleaner is now being sold as used equipment on Dallas’s 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. also sells used and surplus equipment and inventory on their website at http://www.dallascontracting.com

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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Valley Homebuilder Named Nation’s Best

Competing against more than 1,400 entries, Taylor Woodrow brings home gold and silvers from “The Nationals.”

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 3, 2006 -- Valley homebuilder, Taylor Woodrow, was presented with several of the most prestigious awards in the industry at The Nationals 25th annual Awards Gala held in Orlando, Florida. The Nationals are the most revered homebuilder awards, setting the benchmark for innovations in new-home design, marketing and sales. Representatives from Taylor Woodrow of Arizona received Gold and Silver awards before an audience of 1,100 building industry experts who came from all around the world to attend the black-tie affair. More than 1,400 entries were submitted for the Gold and Silver awards.

Taylor Woodrow received national recognition for building the Best Single Family Detached Home under $250,000, winning them the Gold in this category. The Valley homebuilder was also presented with four Silvers, Best Custom Home, Best Radio and Best Television Commercials, and Best Sales Team of the Year. The Silver awards also qualified the group as finalists for the Gold award.

Taylor Woodrow’s Gold award-winning home is the Montecito, located in Surprise. The Silver award-winning Custom Home has earned national recognition as the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition built in Gilbert. Additional Silver awards for Best Radio Commercial and Best Television Commercial were created by Redline Creative, located in Phoenix. The fourth Silver award was presented to Taylor Woodrow’s Tim Stamos and Albert Garcia, recognizing them as the Best Sales Team of the Year. The sales duo received this award for selling 1,200 homes throughout the Valley in the past year.

Scott Holland, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Taylor Woodrow said, “Taylor Woodrow is committed to providing exceptionally built, well-designed, affordable homes for our neighbors here in Arizona. We are gratified that the excellence for which we strive for in every home we build has been recognized on a national stage.”

The Gold award-winning Montecito home is located in Surprise, where the Paseo at Sierra Verde development has completely sold out. However, this same home named the Heritage can be seen by visiting the Legacy Collection at Laveen Meadows or Sterling at Canyon Trails. The “Extreme Makeover” home in Gilbert is occupied. However, for the first time a version of the “Extreme Makeover” home can now be seen by visiting the Summit Collection at Shamrock Estates in Gilbert. The award-winning radio and television commercials were created by Redline Creative under the direction of Chip Henson and Marianne Curtis.

About Taylor Woodrow
In Arizona, the goal is to deliver quality, affordable homes with an outstanding level of customer service. Taylor Woodrow is committed to bringing homebuyers the highest standards of care and quality in a beautiful home that can be enjoyed for years to come.

Taylor Woodrow has been building award-winning homes, high-rise condominiums, and lifestyle communities in North America for over 65 years. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, current operations include more than 80 active developments throughout Florida, California, Arizona, Texas, and Ontario, Canada. The company recorded revenues in excess of $1.5 billion in 2004, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Taylor Woodrow plc, a UK based, housing development company founded in 1921.

For more information, please visit www.taylorwoodrowna.com or call (480) 344-7000.

Media Contact:
Melanie McBride
McBride Communications
T: 480-773-7754

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February 03, 2006

Interior Walls Just Got Smarter, and Simpler

Interior wall systems are now much smarter at providing benefits for building owners and occupiers. They have also become easier to design and construct. These two breakthroughs result from the release of a new multi-featured interior wall lining product. Called Powerscape Health®, it comes with fire and sound rated wall system designs for use in Australia and Asian countries.

Sydney, Australia (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- Interior wall systems are now much smarter at providing benefits for building owners and occupiers. They have also become easier to design and construct. These two breakthroughs result from the release of a new multi-featured interior wall lining product. Called Powerscape Health®, it comes with fire and sound rated wall system designs for use in Australia and Asian countries.

All parties in the construction process stand to benefit; designers, developers, builders, owners, and occupiers. For two main reasons. Firstly. Powerscape Health® linings have built-in resistance to six key sources of potential impairment with walls: impact, fire, sound transmission, moisture, termites and mould; whereas other lining products typically only resist some of these. Having these six properties present in one wall lining significantly simplifies many wall design and construction processes; removing the need for the many board-type changes that typically occur for wet-area rooms, sound control regions, and impact zones. These six properties also remove the need to layer fibre cement over plasterboard in high impact fire rated zones. Owners and occupiers are delivered a much smarter and more valuable outcome, without room by room performance compromises. All six impairment-resistance benefits, everywhere that Health® is used, protecting simultaneously property investment, and occupier health.

Secondly, additional benefits are derived from further specific features of Health® linings that are difficult or impossible to find, especially in a single material. Finish is always important with walls - so Health® linings come with a paper-free plaster surface which is optimised both for quality paint, and for tile finishes. This plaster surface also makes wallpaper and vinyl removal easier when redecorating. Sheet-to-sheet joint strength is extra high, including sheet-end joints, to minimise risk of unsightly cracking. Powerscape Health® is exceptionally stiff providing a new solid touch-and-feel to walls, and high bracing performance. Screw-fixing capability is also present making attachment of art and wall furniture precise and secure. Perhaps most important of all, Health® is made from 95% recycled raw materials, and is free of known risks from respirable crystalline silica and formaldehyde. Other high performance wall linings provide only a fraction of all these benefits, and yet many can still cost around the same price.

Powerscape services markets in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Japan; and is a joint venture between USG Corporation and Fletcher Building. It supplies unique high performance acoustic floor underlay and interior lining products. In Australia, in addition to use in private residences, the Company’s products are in used in many mixed-use and non-residential structures. These include, for instance, the World Tower in NSW, public and private schools, medical and aged care facilities, the Multi-Cultural Centre in ACT, and the GABBA cricket ground in Brisbane - where the installer reported between 30 and 40% installation time saving using Powerscape wall linings instead of 9mm fibre cement linings.

David Brown, General Manager of Powerscape, observes that, “the very favourable market reaction to Powerscape Health® linings is due to their two key benefits working in synergy; they provide smarter benefit bundles for owners and occupiers, at the same time as they make the design and installation of performance walls a simpler process”.

A residential version of this wall lining material is also available, and is known as Powerscape Distinction®. It can be used throughout new homes and apartments with the incremental cost over commodity linings being similar to that involved in upgrading quality window treatments or floor coverings.

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Record Million Dollar Home Sales for San Diego Real Estate Market, Will Homes Continue to Appreciate?

According to NorthCountyLuxuryHomes.com, the San Diego County real estate market reached a record number of sales in 2005 for luxury homes (homes priced over one million dollars). The current market features over 2,000 homes actively for sale priced between $1,000,000 and $50,000,000. Over the last 5 years prices have increased 118 percent and six San Diego County cities are averaging sales over $1,000,000.

Carlsbad, CA (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 –- According to NorthCountyLuxuryHomes.com, the San Diego County real estate market reached a record number of sales in 2005 for luxury homes (homes priced over one million dollars). The current market features over 2,000 homes actively for sale priced between $1,000,000 and $50,000,000.

With four zip codes all currently averaging sales of over one million dollars and six zip codes with average single-family detached homes selling for over one million dollars, San Diego County is rapidly turning into a playground for the rich and famous.

“San Diego County real estate has always been known for its luxury homes, yet in 2005 San Diego County's luxury real estate market hit an incredible 3,336 total units sold, an increase of almost 20 percent over total sales in 2004 of 2,774 units,” said Bob Crain president of www.NorthCountyLuxuryHomes.com

Throughout San Diego County sales of homes over one million dollars accounted for 8.8 percent of all home purchases in 2005. Six San Diego County cities had average sale prices of single-family detached
properties for over one million dollars.

The most expensive San Diego County cities in 2005 were:
• Coronado: 314 sales for an average price of $1,214,000 and homes appreciated 12.9 percent.
• Del Mar: 210 sales for an average price of $1,231,000 and 17.9 percent appreciation.
• Rancho Santa Fe (92091): 60 sales for an average price of $1,536,000 and an increase of 18.1 percent.
• Rancho Santa Fe (92067): topped the chart with 160 sales for an average sale price of $2,487,000 and a price appreciation rate of 31.3 percent.

According to DataQuick Information Systems: 48,666 California homes sold for a million dollars or more in 2005, an increase of 47 percent from 33,107 units in 2004. The total luxury homes sold in 2003 was 19,080 and 13,871 in 2002,

“A million dollars just isn't what it used to be when it comes to San Diego real estate. We currently have over 2,072 homes listed for more than one million dollars in the San Diego MLS,” said Bob. Because of appreciation, low interest rates and San Diego’s draw as a retirement community, more homes are in the million-dollar category than was the case earlier.

How do people actually purchase these luxury homes?
All of the larger lending institutions are willing to provide mortgage financing for homes over one million dollars. Countrywide, Washington Mutual and Wells Fargo are the biggest banks that provide this type of financing. According to DataQuick, around 10 percent of the buyers paid cash, down from 15 percent in 2004. Of those who financed their purchase, the median down payment was 28 percent of the purchase price.

With San Diego County's amazing price appreciation, the incredible climate and the constraints on real estate development ... San Diego County will soon have many more zip codes with nothing but $1,000,000+ home sales.

www.NorthCountyLuxuryHomes.com
North County Luxury Homes, San Diego County's premier luxury home Web site is a full service luxury real estate company that provides both loans and real estate services for San Diego County buyers and sellers. They also offer the latest mapping technology to view all San Diego real estate listings on their unique San Diego MLS Map, Google Maps and aerial photos of every San Diego County real estate listing.

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L.A. School District Intended to violate Federal & State laws: Video Blog Rebuttal

In an eight minute Video Blog Rebuttal featured on the URL: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/VideoBlogs/VideoBlog6.htm Anthony Patchett, Former Special Assistant L. A. County D. A.who headed the investigation of the LAUSD Belmont fraud case has attacked the Full Disclosure Network™ video blog citing statements that demonstrate there was an “intent” to violate federal and/or state laws governing the finance and construction of public schools. The video is available "free on demand" 24/7, as a public service.

Los Angeles, CA. (PRWEB) Friday, February 3, 2006 In an eight minute Video Blog Rebuttal featured on the URL: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/VideoBlogs/VideoBlog6.htm Anthony Patchett, Former Special Assistant L. A. County D. A.who headed the investigation of the LAUSD Belmont fraud case has rebutted the Full Disclosure Network™ video blog citing statements that demonstrate there was an “intent” to violate federal and/or state laws governing the finance and construction of public schools. The video is available "free on demand" 24/7, as a public service.

The former prosecutor's rebuttal video blog seeks to substantiate his views that the school district violated state law and or the Internal Revenue Service Codes, referring to statements made in a Full Disclosure interview with David Cartwright, Sr. Partner, O’Melveny & Myers who served as the LAUSD outside legal counsel and Dominick Shambra who was Director of Planning and Development for the still incomplete controversial Belmont project.

In the Full Disclosure video blog Cartwright & Shambra claim that no crime was committed after spending non-voter approved, tax-exempt Certificates of Participation, known as COPs bonds for the design, construction and fixtures to be used by a private enterprise retail development that never materialized. Out of a total $92 million, approximately $72 million of the COP bonds, issued for Belmont, are still outstanding. David Cartwright claimed that private sector sources paid for the retail portion.

The retail portion of the publicly financed project was to be located underneath the Belmont Learning Center which has never been occupied, has cost taxpayers almost a half a billion dollars, was partially demolished in December 2004, slated for remediation of toxic hazards and is soon to be reconstructed.

Patchett rebutted Cartwright and Shambra’s claims saying “If you look at what occurred in the Belmont Learning Complex, using $17 million dollars of COP money to fund the project and then to say well we haven’t committed a crime because we don’t really have retail. However, the money has been spent, it’s just like in any other crime, if you steal money or you if take money with a certain intent, their intent here was to build a retail structure. That is what has occurred they used the money”

In his rebuttal Patchett said “That’s how they were finally able to escape from the grasp of the IRS. The LAUSD indicated, well we have never put a retail structure in there, we put a frame. So now what we are going to do is we are going to build, exclusively a school. And then I say, ‘if you build exclusively a school you violated the law because, you didn’t give the contract to the lowest bidder (as required by state law).’ They ended up giving it to the highest bidder, which, as I have indicated, took a bid of $95 million which was the highest bid and its on it’s way to half a billion dollars.”

Featured in this rebuttal video blog are: Anthony Patchett, Dominick Shambra & David Cartwright, moderated by Full Disclosure Network™ host Leslie Dutton. Both the original video blog and the rebuttal blog are featured on the www.fulldisclosure.net website.

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Jason Ellis of Staccato Interviewed in This Weeks WTRS Wireless Newsletter

This week's WTRS Wireless Newsletter interviews Jason Ellis of Staccato Communications, probes the formation of consumer focused alliances for wireless, and looks at the relationship between "a rock and a hard drive"

(PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- Jason Ellis talks at some length about how Staccato was formed, what sales channels are in use and in the planning stages, and how endusers will adopt new UWB technologies. Their focus groups found cable replacement a tipping point issue, and he presents his take on the turmoil in the IEEE 802.15.3a Working Group. Many comments on other issues are completed by interesting views of relations with Motorola.

Our Principal Analyst, Dr Kirsten West, presents an analysis of the emergence of two industry alliances focused on consumer market development: the DLNA and the HANA Alliance. Is this a promising future developing and marketing wireless applications?

The newsletter concludes with thoughts on "a rock and hard drive" about possible UWB employment in espionage data transmissions. Keep your eyes peeled.

Our newsletters are available free from our website and archived there for your convenience.

West Technology Research Solutions LLC (WTRS) is an independent market research and consulting company focused solely on emerging wireless technologies since 1995. Areas of technical expertise include IC technology market trends and developments, wireless technologies and protocols (UWB, Bluetooth, ZigBee, WiMAX, and other unlicensed standards) and Smart Antennas. WTRS performs custom research and publishes reports which are updated quarterly.

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New Website on Power Generators Helps Teach about Generator Use

An in-depth look into the reasons why owning a generator is not only practical, but necessary for most home owners and businesses. This article describes the type of information and research tools available to use before purchasing a power generator.

Las Vegas, NV(PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- Power generators are becoming highly important for all types of businesses and homes. More and more people are trying to protect their assets through power outages caused by everything from glitches to ice storms to hurricanes. Not everyone is informed on the number of benefits of having a power generator will produce, and even less know how to chose a power generator for their specific needs.

http://www.poweredgenerators.com recently started because of the lack of abundance of helpful internet sites informing consumers about power generators. The sites goal is to not only inform business owners as well as home owners of the necessity of having a power generator for standby power, but also to help interested consumers browse and possibly select one that fits their needs. Poweredgenerators.com provides unbiased information about different brands and types of powered generators that will help inform consumers.

Further the site allows easy search function that allows consumers to compare different brands, types, and models of power generators. The search allows consumers to search for different attributes including brand, fuel type that a generator uses, wattage that it provides, prices, and others as well. The goal of the search is to allow consumers to narrow down such a big technical product into a smaller, easy to understand version. The site will also provide as many product manuals as available on the site for download. This extra feature will not only allow consumers access to all this information but also provides a help manual for discontinued power generator models. By providing power generator manuals, poweredgenerators.com helps out consumers, who have lost their manuals, never had manuals, or are trying to find manuals for different models for comparison or other uses.

The search also offers a price listing found from the lowest internet prices from sites like froogle.com and deals.com. The price list gives consumers and idea of what they should be paying for the power generator they are interested in. The search also allows businesses a key insight into how much they could save going with different brands or models.

Much like the growing usage of power generators, powergenerators.com will continually grow with many ideas in the works. The number of searchable and comparable products will continually grow as will the collection of product manuals and other help files. Consumers will find the site a paradise of information on powered generators, informing those who have no idea what one is to those who already own one.

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King Home Improvement to Offer Free Advice at the Cleveland Home and Garden Show

King Home Improvement will be at the Cleveland Home and Garden Show Answering any home repair questions you may have.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) February 3, 2006 -- King Home Improvement will have a booth at the 2006 Cleveland Home and Garden Show. The show starts on February 4th and runs through the 12th.

People can come up to the King Booth and ask any questions they may have about their home improvement projects.

All too often people are confused about what to do next on certain home improvement projects. Kings friendly staff will be happy to address any concerns you have.

The show is also a great place to find other information or products that can make your home repair projects much smoother.

King Home Improvement is the result of two companies, Kugler Construction and Tims Tool Time joining together. Both have over 20 years experience in the home improvement industry so; they know what they are talking about.

You can also visit their web site http://www.kinghomerepair.com
Here they offer some tricks and tips for you to get started on any home improvement project.

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February 02, 2006

Resort Town of San Felipe to Benefit from Newest Development Project

Mi CASA del MAR in final stages of development in La Hacienda area.

San Felipe, Mexico (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 2, 2006 -- Mi CASA del MAR, Inc. announces that its latest project, Beach Front Community, is now in its final stages.

The well-known company has already been rushed with deposits to assure a “preferred home site” within this exclusive and environmentally conscious neighborhood. Mi CASA del MAR developers expect the popular resort town will soon see a huge surge in local economy and desire for real estate.

“We are excited for the project's accomplishments to date and for the future of the town of San Felipe,” said Dave La Barre, President of Mi CASA del MAR. "With approximately 23 home sites of up to 4,400 square feet each, the impact will be enormous."

Mi CASA del MAR intends to continue developing the land in the Center Beach Front, facing the beach and the town. This area will then be referred to as “the Beach Front Community.”

The Beach Front Community will encompass the extension of the street, Avenida Camino Real. The homes are set to average at approximately 3,400 square feet, and the neighborhood will have red brick paved streets and underground utilities. The Beach Front Community home owners will share water from La Hacienda subdivision aquifer fed well, and all sewage will flow to the La Hacienda treatment plant.

"Mi CASA del MAR gives foreigners the chance to build the perfect beach home in an exotic location," La Barre said. "Because of changes in Mexico's zone regulations, real estate investments in Mexico are easier than ever, and future retirees, vacationers and real estate investors alike can now purchase beachfront property in exclusive neighborhood like La Hacienda."

Previously, it was not easy for U.S. and Canadian citizens to obtain beach front property in Mexico. The Mexican government identified the importance of real estate ownership and created a solution -- the Mexican Property Trust. This is otherwise known as a "Fideicomiso," which gives average consumers ease in real estate ownership.

For those interested in pursuing real estate ownership in Mexico, they should contact the company soon to inquire about availability. For more information, please visit www.micasadelmar.com or call Mi CASA del MAR at 877-270-2272.

About
Mi CASA del MAR offers custom homes, real estate and land in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. The project focuses on providing quality custom built homes to those looking to retire or vacation in San Felipe.

For more information, or to schedule a tour, please visit www.micasadelmar.com or contact the company’s president, Dave La Barre at 877-270-2272.

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Warm Up Flooring Sales with woodBEwarmer™ by Speedheat® -- Distributors Wanted for Easy-to-Install Electric Radiant Floor Heating System for Use Under Floating Wood and Laminates

Imagine stepping on WARM hardwood floors this winter. Speedheat® introduces a revolutionary underfloor heating system that is easy to install and safe under floating wood and laminate flooring. woodBEwarmer™ uses gentle radiant heat that does not dry out wood or cause thermal damage.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 2, 2006 -- As interest in floor heating continues to warm up in the U.S., progressive flooring retailers are exploring new ways to profitably offer “add on” heating products for their customers. Speedheat® — the world leader in Generation4™ electric radiant floor heating — has recently introduced woodBEwarmer™ — a new and unique product line that eliminates past concerns over potential thermal damage to sensitive hardwood flooring materials and offers the easiest installation in the industry.

In a move to rapidly expand their growing presence in the U.S., Speedheat is now seeking distributors for their unique woodBEwarmer heating mats. While relatively new to the U.S., Speedheat has offices in 10 countries and is currently heating more than 30 million square feet of space throughout the world. Interested parties may contact Peter Newman, President of Speedheat U.S., at 1-888-WARM FLOOR for more information.

“In the next 10 years, electric radiant floor heating will be as popular in the U.S. as it currently is in Europe and Asia,” predicts, Mr. Newman. “We are offering select distributors the opportunity to align with our company early on so we may jointly tap into this growing market and provide customers with a quality, world-class comfort product.”

Because Speedheat’s patented Generation4™ (G4) heating element is optimally engineered to be “in touch” with floor finishes, it warms floors faster than any other systems and at lower, safer temperatures. Speedheat’s G4 element improves comfort, protects sensitive flooring and slashes energy consumption.

“Unlike competitor products that must be embedded in a rather thick thin set compound under the padding, Speedheat’s G4 element, encapsulated in a porous polyester carrier, is installed in contact with floating wood or laminate floors directly on top of the insulating underlayment,” explains Mr. Pieter Jansens, Chairman of Speedheat International. “Trapped moisture is the biggest enemy of wooden floors, so Speedheat heating mats are porous, allowing the wood fibers to breathe in and out exactly as they would in nature.”

Speedheat’s single largest advantage, however, says Mr. Jansens is their 100% commitment to quality and satisfaction. “We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee that applies not only to our customers, but also to our business partners. In short, we produce, deliver and stand behind our quality products, and we are backed by our 20-year reputation as a world-leader in the industry.”

Speedheat’s woodBEwarmer™ heating systems also feature fully programmable thermostats, so they can be set to come on only when needed, thus efficiently adding comfort while helping conserve and save energy to lower utility bills.

“Furthermore, only Speedheat is fully customized to meet the specific needs of each application,” explains Mr. Jansens, the product’s inventor. “A consumer’s comfort preferences, the geographical location and function of the room, floor coverings, subfloor construction and even micro climates are all considered before a Speedheat solution is created. Other companies offer a ‘one system for all coverings’ approach and only increase the element pitch to achieve reduced power per square foot, but without reducing the output per lineal foot, like Speedheat does, this ‘one for all’ approach stresses and can partially overheat a sensitive floor. Our ability to truly customize appropriate solutions sets us apart.”

Speedheat’s feather thin heating element is less than 1/16” in diameter and easily embeds itself in the padding. The warming panels consist of G4 looped element laminated between two layers of polyester. The full-surround ground screen is an effective EMR, EMI and RF shield, and GFCI protection provides absolute electrical safety. All Speedheat products have undergone rigorous testing, including complete submersion in water while energized. Speedheat’s products are all UL-listed and National Electric Code (NEC) compliant.

The ability of Speedheat to heat from the ground up produces evenly heated rooms that are more comfortable at lower temperatures, allowing users to reduce thermostat settings; thus saving energy and lowering heating costs. Speedheat’s radiant heating products also help allergy sufferers by reducing the levels of dust, pollen, mold, and other environmental pests spread by conventional forced air heating systems making the home a healthier place to live.

Speedheat Also Seeking Distributors for RugBuddy:

Speedheat U.S. is also seeking more distributors in America for their unique RugBuddy™ product. RugBuddy is the only UL-listed heating mat in the world, approved for use under area rugs. Like an electric blanket for the floor, RugBuddy is a zone heating solution that turns regular area rugs into invisible space heaters and is safe over any flooring material including carpet, hardwoods and tile.

For more information about distributor opportunities for woodBEwarmer™ or RugBuddy™ please contact Peter Newman at 1-888-WARM FLOOR or visit www.speedheat.us.

About the Company:

Speedheat’s Generation4™ is the only electric radiant floor heating company in the world with products designed to safely and efficiently warm directly under the different flooring materials including: exotic stone, marble, granite, ceramic tile, floating wood, laminate, vinyl, carpeting and area rugs. Speedheat systems are an energy efficient alternative heat source for any room including the basement, sunroom, bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, living room, etc. RugBuddy™ woodBEwarmer™ CarpetMate™ and TileWarm™ are all products of Speedheat International.

As the inventors of Generation4™ electric radiant underfloor heating, Speedheat has produced quality heating solutions since 1985. Speedheat has offices in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain and the United Kingdom. Their United States headquarters are based in metro Atlanta (Woodstock), Georgia.

While relatively new to the U.S., Speedheat is attracting media attention. This Old House Magazine featured Speedheat in their “20 of the Year’s Coolest Tools, Gizmos and Gadgets” list for 2004. Speedheat also received coverage in Atlanta Home Improvement Magazine and Atlanta’s Points North magazine, was profiled on HGTV’s International Builder's Show 2004 program, was featured on FloorRadio and FloorDaily.net and has appeared once on the Ask Andrea™ nationally syndicated home improvement radio show and has been asked to reappear again soon.

Contact:
Ingrid Weir
Speedheat US
www.speedheat.us
888-927-6356

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National Gypsum Launches New Spanish Website

New website developed to provide tools and resources to Spanish speaking Hispanics in construction.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) February 2, 2006 -- In an effort to make its resources available to all its users, National Gypsum, a leading manufacturer of gypsum wallboard and related products, announced today the launch of the Spanish version of its award winning website. Hispanic construction professionals are now able to find all the information about the company’s products and resources, including Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), submittals, guide specifications and product literature. The website can be accessed at www.nationalgypsum.com/espanol or by clicking the link Espanol on the website www.nationalgypsum.com.

National Gypsum is the first company in the gypsum industry to offer its users all of its online resources in Spanish. The company enlisted the help of Enventys Latino Market Solutions, a fully integrated product and business development firm, and Vialogix, developers and designers of National Gypsum’s award winning website. “Vialogix helped us extend our original site architecture, which our customers have told us they like using due to its ease of use, to our new Spanish language site. Enventys’ expertise was invaluable in specifically tailoring the content of this site to this important, fast growing customer segment,” said David Drummond, Director of Marketing at National Gypsum.

The Hispanic portion of the U.S. labor force has increased rapidly over the last decade, particularly in construction, which has a larger share of Hispanic workers than any industry, except agriculture. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 24.2% of construction workers are Hispanic. The number of Hispanic construction workers quadrupled in the last two decades.

“The Hispanic labor force is a very important part of our industry. By providing our website in Spanish we want to be the destination of choice for the Hispanic construction worker looking for product information and want them to see National Gypsum as a partner throughout their career,” added Drummond

“National Gypsum just made a major step in reaching out to the Hispanic construction professional,” said Alfredo Garza, Director of Hispanic Marketing at Enventys. Some estimates already put the number of U.S. Hispanics on line at 12.4 million and growing 15% to 20% annually, four times faster than in the general population. “I really believe that they will be rewarded with the loyalty of Hispanic customers for taking the lead with this important initiative,” added Garza

"National Gypsum has made a conscious effort to listen to customer feedback and deliver a consistent user experience across all their web properties. The Spanish language site caters to an important audience and continues the National Gypsum trend of giving customers the information they need to make intelligent purchasing decisions," said Rob Norris, President of Vialogix.

About National Gypsum

National Gypsum is a fully integrated manufacturer and supplier of building products used worldwide. Primary emphasis is on Gold Bond® brand gypsum wallboard, ProForm® brand interior finishing products, and PermaBase® brand Cement Board, in addition to a new XP family of abuse, impact, mold and moisture resistant products. Based in Charlotte, NC, privately held National Gypsum operates more than 40 facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Contact:
David Drummond
Director of Marketing
National Gypsum
(704) 365-7293

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More Power, Lasts Longer, “No more NiCad Batteries!”

2nd Cell Systems’ innovative lead chemistry batteries produce up to 50% more power and torque compared to competitive NiCad batteries currently being used. This proven technology offers the user a “memory free” power source for the most popular cordless hand tools used on the job site and 50% to 200% greater full cycle capability, while providing stable, high voltage delivery and a flat discharge rate. This combination makes it ideal for the replacement of nickel cadmium (NiCad) applications such as cordless hand tools.

Grapevine, Texas (PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -– 2nd Cell Systems International Inc., today announced the 1st Quarter, 2006 introduction of their “CORDLESS TOOL COMPATIBLE” line of cordless tool power sources, including the 2nd Cell Power Tool Belt, 2nd Cell Power Tool Kit and 2nd Cell Battery PAC. These new power sources provide cordless tool users more and longer lasting POWER in a versatile configuration to meet the demanding applications of the construction and maintenance professional. The 2nd Cell Power Tool Belt and Kit offers both a 12v and 18v power source built into one versatile tool belt or kit. These sources will power most cordless tools, allowing the operator to work with more freedom and less tool weight.

2nd Cell Systems’ innovative lead chemistry batteries produce up to 50% more power and torque compared to competitive NiCad batteries currently being used. This proven technology offers the user a “memory free” power source for the most popular cordless hand tools used on the job site and 50% to 200% greater full cycle capability, while providing stable, high voltage delivery and a flat discharge rate. This combination makes it ideal for the replacement of nickel cadmium (NiCad) applications such as cordless hand tools.

Durable external packaging and stable internal lead chemistry enable these propriety battery cells provided by 2nd Cell Systems to withstand extreme operating and charging temperatures as well as the rigorous demands often associated with commercial and outdoor applications.

The lead chemistry construction provided by 2nd Cell Systems products offers the highest recharge efficiency of any battery on the market. Pre-market testing demonstrates that the user can achieve an 80% recharge using existing NiCad chargers in less than one hour and a 95% recharge when using 2nd Cell Systems’ optimizing line of chargers.

Greg Benton, 2nd Cell Systems Vice President of Sales, commented, “Our product line is geared to provide professional tradesmen more power and value for their 12 & 18 volt cordless tools. The efficiency of our products converts to less down-time on the jobsite, which translates to dollars saved and timelines being met more predictably. We are confident our customers will recognize that very quickly.”

CONTACT INFORMATION:
2nd Cell Systems International
1701 W. Northwest Hwy
Grapevine, TX 76051
817-329-5058 local
877-274-7959 toll free

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PROJEXA Project Collaboration Suite: New Product Release Streamlines Request for Information (RFI) Management

PROJEXA's PCS environment streamlines RFI (Request for Information) management for the Construction industry, reducing cycle times by as much as 75%.

HOUSTON (PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- PROJEXA's PCS environment streamlines RFI (Request for Information) management for the Construction industry, reducing cycle times by as much as 75%.

"One of the most crucial elements in the project life-cycle is effectively managing requests for information," says PROJEXA CEO Karim Qaddumi. "RFI's are critical to maintaining the integrity of the project schedule and controlling cost. Any project communication network contains a myriad of different parties from the owner, designer, to contractors, sub contractors, and vendors. Every minute lost in the communications process has direct and significant impact on the cost of the project in terms of manpower and performance, as well as the capability to deliver on time due to lack of mission-critical information where and when it's needed."

The Project Collaboration Suite is a customized version of PROJEXA which is designed to enable project teams to effectively manage all the collaborative processes of the project life-cycle. RFI management is a primary focus as it is often an area within the project team where a great deal of waste and inefficiency can be found. Through a combination of integrated communication tools and interactive technology, PROJEXA PCS can reduce the cycle times for individual RFI's by as much as 75%. Customized tools and technology such as the ability to create RFI's online, SMS active alerting systems, conferencing and online RFI databases are utilized and integrated to produce powerful results.

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National Equipment Register Releases 2005 Equipment Theft Report

Nearly 40 percent of all construction and agricultural equipment theft occurs in just five states, according to a report released today by the National Equipment Register (NER), a database company established to reduce heavy-equipment theft rates and increase recoveries of stolen equipment. Based on more than 5,000 theft reports submitted to NER in 2005, Texas leads all other states in the number of heavy-equipment thefts, followed by California, Florida, Missouri and South Carolina.

New York (PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- Nearly 40 percent of all construction and agricultural equipment theft occurs in just five states, according to a report released today by the National Equipment Register (NER), a database company established to reduce heavy-equipment theft rates and increase recoveries of stolen equipment. Based on more than 5,000 theft reports submitted to NER in 2005, Texas leads all other states in the number of heavy-equipment thefts, followed by California, Florida, Missouri and South Carolina.

NER’s study also found that most equipment is stolen from nonowner premises or work-site locations, which are likely to have lower security than owner premises. In 2005, more than 70 percent of stolen equipment was taken from work sites. Less than 30 percent was stolen from insureds’ premises, which are typically more secure, fenced storage facilities.

NER based this third annual report of construction and agricultural equipment theft in the U.S. on its database of over 77,000 theft reports and ISO data. The report is the most detailed analysis of construction and farm equipment theft ever published.

The NER study also found:

• five types of equipment account for 78 percent of all losses (see accompanying pie chart)
• theft is by far the most frequent risk to construction and agricultural equipment, compared with other risks, such as fire, collision, vandalism and water damage
• equipment age determines the likelihood of theft (In contrast to auto theft, newer makes and models, from 2000–2004, represent over 70 percent of thefts reported to NER in 2005.)
• the top four brands of equipment reported stolen to NER in 2005 were Caterpillar, Bobcat, John Deere and Kubota

The report also noted a rise in theft reports from states victimized in 2005 by hurricanes, especially Katrina. Since the end of August, there has been a 22 percent increase in thefts from the Gulf region. In the weeks following each hurricane, the thefts occurred primarily in neighboring states. As more equipment moved into the storm-damaged areas, thefts increased there, as well. The type of equipment stolen in those regions reflects typical theft patterns: over 60 percent of the thefts reported were for skid steer loaders, backhoes and small to medium-sized tractors.

“Not surprisingly, the availability and ease with which equipment can be stolen are the two factors that determine theft rates. A great deal needs to be done to improve equipment security as a deterrent against theft and to recover stolen equipment,” said David Shillingford, president and chief operating officer of NER.

The NER report includes statistical analyses and advice, such as recommendations to:

• focus risk management efforts on high-value equipment that is easily transported
• make accurate information available to law enforcement 24 hours a day
• help educate law enforcement personnel and buyers of used equipment about the “red flags” to look out for, such as the type and timing of transportation, missing decals, unusual paintwork and missing identification plates
The study is available to NER member insurers, their policyholders, law enforcement and the media. E-mail requests for a free copy of the 2005 Equipment Theft Report to NER at info @ NERusa.com.

About NER

The National Equipment Register (NER) was established in 2001 to increase the recovery rate of stolen farm and construction equipment by improving the volume, quality and availability of information for law enforcement and buyers of used equipment. NER has developed national databases of equipment ownership (13 million records) and stolen equipment (78,000 records) and provides this information and equipment identification advice to police 24 hours a day. Equipment owners register their equipment with NER to ensure that it can be identified quickly, even before a theft has been reported. Theft is also deterred by placing warning decals on registered equipment. NER is used by most leading equipment insurers, the largest equipment fleets in North America and thousands of police agencies. These processes and relationships have directly resulted in the recovery of over $7 million of stolen equipment. More information about NER is available at www.NERusa.com.

About ISO

ISO is a leading provider of products and services that help measure, manage and reduce risk. ISO provides data, analytics and decision-support solutions to professionals in many fields, including insurance, finance, real estate, health services, government and human resources. Clients use ISO’s databases and services to classify and evaluate a variety of risks and detect potential fraud. In the U.S. and around the world, ISO’s services help customers protect people, property and financial assets. More information about ISO is available at www.iso.com.

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Alliance Development Group Signs Exclusive Bovis Lend Lease Deal

Charlotte, NC-based Alliance Development Group has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Bovis Lend Lease, the international firm which will provide ADG with national commercial construction and project management capabilities.

(PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- Charlotte, NC based Alliance Development Group has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Bovis Lend Lease, the international firm which will provide ADG with national commercial construction and project management capabilities.

“Alliance Development Group brings a number of benefits to Bovis, such as our expertise in site selection and permitting. But the biggest advantage we provide is our ability to source and finance multiple transactions through our relationships with national retailers,” says Bill Burk, president of Alliance Development Group. “Our strategic alliance with Bovis Lend Lease allows us to control the commercial development process from inception and pre-development through construction and on-time delivery of a facility that is ready for operation.”

According to Burk, this allows the retailer to eliminate its in-house real estate operation, reduce development and construction bottlenecks by dealing with a single entity, and cut out-of-pocket costs by having access to ADG’s national funding network.

Founded in London in 1885, Bovis pioneered fee-based construction in Britain. It has more than 7,500 employees in 93 offices worldwide. In the United States, Bovis Lend Lease is the nation’s second largest construction manager, operating from 17 offices across the country.

Alliance Development Group is a national, vertically integrated real estate services company that provides multiple commercial development services to a variety of markets, including casual dining, quick service, C-store, banking and others. It offers both Build-to-Suit and Sale Leaseback programs to help companies pursue growth strategies without the capital limitations and long-term debt challenges owning real estate presents.

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Glass Block Alternative Now Available - Windecor, Acrylic Glass Block Tile

Finally - the classic glass block look, feel, beauty and privacy for everyone at affordable prices.

(PRWEB) February 19, 2006 -- The ultimate answer for those who have been searching for that classic glass block look, beauty and privacy at an affordable price is WINDECOR Window Tile, the classic glass block alternative.

Designed especially for classic glass block lovers, do-it-yourselfers and display/exhibit builders that don’t want the heavy weight factor of real glass block and the staggering high cost of installation along with the mess of construction. They want a product that is extremely lightweight, looks and feels like real glass block and is here and now available.

WINDECOR Window Tile can dramatically transform ordinary windows, doors and panels into bright, new creations of classic glass block images in just minutes. Let your imagination run free with dazzling design possibilities and glimmering dramatic effects with WINDECOR.

The beautiful radiance of light from WINDECOR Tile will dramatically open hard to light areas and make them the center of attention. WINDECOR Window Tile is the ingenious solution to inject new feelings into an area that has gone unnoticed.

WINDECOR is clean, fast and easy to apply to your existing windows, doors and panels with clear silicone caulk available at your local hardware or home center. Made in the USA of clear acrylic, each tile is 3/8" thick and has an air pocket to help insulate from sound and weather.

By measuring your existing windows and doors, it is exciting to create your very own original WINDECOR design to fit your personality. You'll love the results of your new classy WINDECOR Window Tile windows, doors, panels and walls.

WINDECOR Window Tile has a proven track record of success. Designed, patented and being marketed by G. L. Downs Design, Inc. of Kansas City, Missouri, the company has over twenty five years of experience where innovation by progressive thinking is foremost.

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Exhibitor Opportunities to Meet 50,000 Consumers & Investors in One Weekend

The 2006 Real Estate Wealth Expo presents a unique opportunity for businesses to market their products and services to over 50,000 Real Estate investors and other consumers eager to create wealth. RE Expo is a tremendous marketplace and networking arena, providing over 70 Wealth and Real Estate Seminars and keynote speeches by Donald Trump, Anthony Robbins, Suze Orman and Robert Kiyosaki. This exciting 2-day event takes place in 7 cities across the U.S. including Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Chicago & Boston. Financial firms, Real Estate companies, and other businesses are invited to participate as exhibitors by contacting MARILYN ANDERSON, ISA.

(PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- The 2006 Learning Annex Real Estate Wealth Expo is a 2-day event held in 7 cities throughout the United States, including Dallas, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, and Boston.

Its purpose is to educate consumers, establish property visibility, and generate sales leads for exhibitors of all kinds, including Real Estate Companies, Financial Firms and any business that wants to market their products and services to over 50,000 affluent consumers & investors.

The first Real Estate Wealth Expo, or simply RE Expo, was held in 2005 in New York with over 25,000 attendees. The next Expo, held in Los Angeles, attracted over 46,000.

In 2006, RE Expo is expected to reach over 50,000 consumers in each city, and will provide a tremendous marketing and networking environment for exhibitors under one roof. It's an excellent opportunity for businesses and organizations to market to thousands of consumers who are learning about investing one weekend and using their products & services year round.

There will be over 70 seminars on Real Estate, Wealth, and Investing; and exciting Keynote Speakers including:

* Donald Trump
* Robert Kiyosaki
* Suze Orman
* George Foreman
* Anthony Robbins

RE Expo is a natural marketplace for exhibitors to meet potential customers face-to-face in an exciting, receptive environment. These are eager consumers earning $75,000+ annually and taking what they learn from real estate & wealth seminars and applying it immediately.

Marilyn Anderson, ISA for RE Expo invites exhibitors to:

* EXPAND your audience, reach and visibility with Real Estate investors and other consumers.
* ACCESS pre-qualified attendees
* GENERATE revenue-producing sources for all businesses
* NETWORK with potential clients, colleagues, and others interested in your products or services.
* LEARN from the leading real estate experts in the country

Various Exhibitor packages are available, specifically tailored to help you increase the awareness and growth of your business. Exhibit Booths start at $4995 for a 10' x 10' space for the 2-day weekend, including extras. Sponsorships and inclusion in the RE Expo Show Book are also available. Many exhibitors and attendees come to the Expos in several cities.

For information, please contact:

MARILYN ANDERSON, Independent Sales Associate (ISA)
310-827-0225 or via email.

For additional details, visit the website www.trumpexpo.com and then contact MARILYN ANDERSON with any questions or to reserve a booth.

Marilyn will be happy to discuss your arrangements and tell you about the opportunities available for exhibitors or sponsors in any or all of RE Expo’s 7 cities. Call now to get the best booth selection.

Cities and Dates for RE Expo:

*Dallas (Dallas Convention Center) - February 18-19, 2006
*San Francisco (Moscone Center) - March 25-26, 2006
*Los Angeles (L.A. Convention Center) - April 8-9, 2006
*Atlanta (GA World Congress Ctr) - May 6-7, 2006
*Chicago (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center) - October 21-22, 2006
*New York City (Jacob Javits Convention Center) – November 18-19, 2006
*Boston (Boston Convention Center) - Dec. 2-3, 2006

Who should participate?

* Real Estate Agents
* Builders & Developers
* Lenders
* Mortgage Companies
* Attorneys
* REITS
* Banks
* Moving Companies
* Insurance Companies
* Credit Card Companies
* Home & Community Builders
* Financial Planners
* Appliance Companies
* Car Dealerships
* Franchise Companies

* AND ANYONE that wants to market to over 50,000 Real Estate Investors and Consumers

About The Learning Annex:

Located in New York, NY, The Learning Annex is the premier producer of seminars, lectures, classes, workshops and expos throughout the United States and Canada.

Contact info:

MARILYN ANDERSON
Independent Sales Associate for RE Expo
Website: www.trumpexpo.com
Phone: 310-827-0225

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MnM Construction – Making Dream Housing Accessible Housing for All

Building for the future in some EU countries - and doing it efficiently - seems about as possible as drawing blood from a stone. Gladly, things are now changing for the better, with the key people responsible for building environment starting to realise that people of today will no longer accept anything less than greater choice of living.

(PRWEB) February 2, 2006 -- Building for the future in some EU countries - and doing it efficiently - seems about as possible as drawing blood from a stone.

At the MnM Construction, their Design Research Centre in Kingston, Surrey, Building Designers are busy working on a system to build not one but hundreds of concept buildings all across Europe, varying from residential houses to commercial and office space. These are to meet the efficiency goals of new, everyday EU environmental legislation, as well as to facilitate a complete new living environment for the new century.

A team of environmental designers at MnM is now studying ways to improve quality of life within communities. Their brief is to create an environment where individuals do not feel discriminated or dislocated by the traditional “conveyor belt” type of concept living that has been so prevalent in the past. Traditional mass production practices have failed to pay basic attention to people, especially environmental changes and society greater awareness to better living. Now architects, planners and governments in certain countries are waking up to the consequences of such bad design. Lack of human empathy and thinking, coupled with the gross failure of architects, designers, planners and governments to embrace fundamental human values before embarking upon building living spaces suitable to integrate environment as whole, has resulted the most appalling breeding grounds for alienation within society has been created, which today is costing millions of euros to rectify.

Gladly, things are now changing for the better, with the key people responsible for building environment starting to realise that people of today will no longer accept anything less than greater choice of living. As result, there is now a myriad of building contractors and supplier’s world-wide ready to cash in. Today more than ever, one can choose the style, profile, and concept of house that best suits one’s needs, without having to endure the imposing of retrograde, outmoded, period living that does not comply with basic needs of today’s society. We have to move forward and the time is now.

"The MnM premier Pilot Test in Teddington"
No, this is not about gathering together the most radical architects to build “weird” housing to suit an elite few. What MnM is offering here, is a unique opportunity to demonstrate that beautiful housing, and great living, can be achieved at a sensible cost, and is an ideal that everyone – regardless of their powers of purchasing – people can buy into and enjoy here and now.

The MnM Construction residential building concept is foremost designed to harmonise with the environment, enabling people to embrace being part of nature for their immense personal satisfaction, and nurture this good living. Inga Nielsen creates visionary designs that demonstrate these core principles. Her work exists as a standard to rally those pioneering architects and designers to break the mould of post war housing, with its Victorian layouts that are so unkind to both the environment and people, and to replace it with showpieces of elegance that are nothing short of pure common sense.

This new team of builders and designers will not only focus on modern building for the future, but highlight the necessity for building housing that is accessible for all, not just the privileged. It will bring stylish and sumptuous living, with green spaces for relaxation of moods. People will be able to enjoy different spaces within their home without having to redesign their house every so often. This will be reinforced by the value added, that is; the immense care and attention for the environment where savings in energy, water, heating and pollution will be scrutinised by a method of apparatus that will be accessible to everyone.

During this ground-breaking launch planned for early 2007, everyone will have the opportunity to share this new design concept through participating with suggestions and ideas for a further hundred houses that will act as symbols of accessible desire, and are to be built in strategic locations throughout Europe.

Helping to meet the first mission
In order to achieve this, MnM has teamed up with a panel of developers, architects, environmental experts, social psychologists, modern anthropologists, designers and engineers. A first prototype will be ready for public viewing this year, with an initial scheme for the first houses being drafted for exhibition and sale shortly after. Everyone is welcome to participate in whatever capacity they feel strongly about and to take advantage of this involvement by having first choice in the acquisition of these homes before they are sold on the open market.

MnM Construction delivers building and design services for homes and commercial spaces with flexible solutions, through the utility of reliable materials and products, the knowledgeable application of expertise, and responsive support. MnM design services are provided through a European network of dedicated architectural and design experts based in locations all across Europe.

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February 01, 2006

Turner Construction Company and U.S. Green Building Council Release Web-based LEED Accreditation Exam Preparation Course

Turner Construction Company has partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council to release a three-and-a-half-hour web-based course entitled, Essentials of LEED® Professional Accreditation, designed to educate building industry professionals about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional Accreditation requirements. The course is registered with the AIA (American Institute of Architects). AIA members will receive 3.5 AIA/ CES (Continuing Education System) Learning Units upon completion.

(PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- Turner Construction Company has partnered with the U.S. Green Building Council to release a three-and-a-half-hour web-based course entitled, Essentials of LEED® Professional Accreditation, designed to educate building industry professionals about LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Professional Accreditation requirements. This is the first web-based course designed to help participants prepare for the exam requirements.

“The web-based Essentials of LEED Professional Accreditation course is an exciting new undertaking for USGBC,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, USGBC. “We will be able to reach a very broad audience, which will enable is to educate as many people we can about the green building process.”

Divided into six lessons, the course covers topics including the LEED rating system, coordinating a LEED project during de