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May 30, 2006

Construction Accounting Software Upgraded by Five-Star Construction Software Producer

MICS, the producer of Builder Information System (BIS®), has released an upgraded version of BIS® that offers enhanced project management capabilities including more than two dozen new features and a new job scheduling module. The many new features such as ‘Job Dashboard’ and ‘My Workspace’ allow users to more efficiently take control of multiple construction projects.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- For over 20 years, MICS, the producer of Builder Information System (BIS®), has been a leader in real-time construction accounting software that updates all of the associated users' books, ledgers, job costs, and financials. Their newly upgraded BIS software offers enhanced project management capabilities including more than two dozen new features and a new job scheduling module.

BIS® construction accounting software is recognized for its matchless ease of use. The familiar Windows® interface makes learning the system a matter of hours instead of weeks. With three main edition lines--Standard, Professional, and Enterprise--this real-time construction accounting software can accommodate the needs of growing businesses.

Using standard Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams, users of the new Job Scheduling module can instantly see the bottlenecks in their projects, and adjust them as necessary. This new module adds six reports in 22 variations to the more than 3,000 variations of reports already in this flagship BIS construction accounting software program.

New features in this upgrade include:
* ‘Job Dashboard’ that provides an instant overview of one or many projects and includes direct access to reports and a new including a Data Analysis feature
* Microsoft® MapPoint® users can employ of the BIS® to instantly get maps of customers, jobs, vendors, and more
* ‘My Workspaces’ feature that allows BIS® users to customize multiple screen workspaces that saves time when they "switch hats" from one set of tasks to another
* New, available Job Scheduling module that enables BIS® users to create activity lists from Budgets, or Schedules of Values, or Free Form with a click of the mouse

Visit www.BISsoftware.com for a free demo of this three-time, 5-Star award-winning construction accounting software.

About MICS
For over 20 years, MICS has been rooted in the construction industry. As a result, their accounting, job cost and management software is designed by people from the construction business for people working in the construction industry. BIS provides users the opportunity to step beyond limited, generic accounting software to efficiently manage construction projects and accounting in real-time.

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Radiant GUARD™ Radiant Barrier and Reflective Foil Bubble Insulation Used in OBRA’s Winning Design for MoMA/P.S.1’s Young Architects Program

OBRA, a New York City-based architecture firm, has won the seventh annual Museum of Modern Art/P.S.1’s Young Architects Program. Their winning design, named BEATFUSE!, incorporates the use of Radiant GUARD™ reflective building insulation products as an intrinsic element to the composition.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -— The Museum of Modern Art and P.S.1 have named OBRA architects as the winner of their seventh annual Young Architects Program. The New York City-based architecture firm won the competition with their building project, named BEATFUSE!, that utilizes Radiant GUARD™ reflective building insulation.

BEATFUSE! will be constructed on the outdoor courtyard of the P.S.1 building for the 2006 music series, Warm Up. Radiant GUARD’s reflective foil bubble insulation is used for the frigidarium space within the design, which has three outdoor spaces. The other spaces will be a caldarium and a tepidarium that encompass tidal pools, water misters, and light strainers. The frigidarium is planned to be a place of cool relief from the summer heat.

This cool relief is made possible by the radiant barrier layers on the products which were originally developed by NASA. Aerospace engineers developed the radiant barrier foil as a way to control space suit temperatures for astronauts walking on the moon. Instead of absorbing heat, as other insulation materials do, the radiant barriers reflect 95% of radiant heat. This is why the OBRA architects made use of Radiant GUARD™ radiant barriers in the frigidarium space of their building project, BEATFUSE!

Radiant GUARD™ President Rhonda Franklin, is thrilled with OBRA’s winning design, “We are very excited OBRA architects have designed such a unique structure incorporating our radiant barrier and reflective foil insulation products. There are countless uses for radiant barrier technology and we are thrilled people will not only see, but also feel the benefits of these products.”

Rising energy costs and increasingly intense climates have made builders and homeowners look to cost-effective radiant barriers as highly reliable solutions to maintaining a building’s internal temperature. 93% of heat flow is caused by radiation. Reflective building insulation reflects 97% of this radiant heat, which reduces overall heat flow by about 50% as compared to other forms of insulation. Not only does this help keep energy costs down, but it can extend the life of air conditioners that are normally overworked in the summer months. The potential uses of Radiant GUARD’s radiant barrier and reflective insulation products as reflectors of radiant heat is unlimited based on a consumer’s imagination.

With sky-rocketing energy costs in so many news headlines lately, Ms. Franklin sees this as a particularly alluring benefit, “With rising heating and cooling utility costs, installing radiant barrier and reflective insulation products can help to reduce consumers’ utility bills year round.”

For more information on reflective barrier insulation, please visit RadiantGUARD.com.

About Radiant GUARD™:
Rhonda Franklin is President of Radiant GUARD™. They offer individual and bulk orders of leading radiant barrier products for commercial or home use. The company is committed to offering extensive and knowledgeable customer service and advice for any project applications of Radiant GUARD™ insulations.

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Neptune Unveils Enhanced “Bather Experience” Options -- In Bath Music Surround Technology - The Neptuner

Neptune’s mission is to offer the ultimate expression in the art of bathrooms. With an extensive collection of baths, showers, and accessories that showcased at K/BIS 2006, Neptune’s latest offerings are each an integral element of the ultimate bathroom experience. The top featured highlight of the show was the Neptuner.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- Over the past few years, the Neptune product line has undergone an impressive evolution, growing from a modest collection of bathtub models to an outstanding assortment of baths, showers, toilets, taps, sinks and accessories. Without this extensive line of complementary products, Neptune would be unable to effectively fuse dreams of comfort with impeccable style. Thus, Neptune has traveled to the furthest corners of the world in order to offer signature products that span the spectrum of outstanding design.

Few other companies can boast the wide array of products offered by Neptune to create the complete bathroom retreat. The optional systems and accessories available with Neptune bathtubs are what make a Neptune bathtub a true experience.

Neptuner - An advanced audio technology that uses powerful acoustic transducers to produce an invisible surround system. The bather is enveloped in their favorite music as sound waves are sent through the bathtub shell to create one giant speaker, amplified and enhanced by water. Unlike conventional systems, the Neptuner completely immerses the body in music; and does so without having to install speakers throughout the bathroom. This revolutionary new system is available as an optional upgrade in the complete line of Neptune bathtubs.

Hydrotherapy - Neptune’s approach to hydrotherapy transcends far beyond the jets themselves. Modern hydro-massage has five main components: massage, temperature, scent, nutrient and lighting; each Neptune bathtub is designed with these in mind. The majority of Neptune tubs come equipped with Neptune’s signature Whirlpool jet system.

All of Neptune’s products are designed and created with a keen focus on human ergonomics and are each integral elements of a true home spa experience. Neptune’s main objective is to establish new standards in terms of quality, innovation and partnerships through their extensive collection of baths, showers, basins and accessories. Based in Montreal with distribution throughout the United States, Neptune has emerged as a leader in the bath industry with their innovative product line based on a unique design philosophy rooted in simplicity. Their minimalistic, yet sophisticated designs rely on an uncompromising blend of visual aesthetics and plush comforts to create, unique, fusion-based products. Always pushing the boundaries of style, Neptune’s latest collection, “Zen” redefines the meaning of relaxation with discreet, Asian-based designs. For more information, please visit www.neptuneb.com.

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Sonia Debuts “Innovations” - Stylish bath and storage solutions – Everlasting design and quality

Chicago, IL – Sonia, the premiere manufacturer of exquisite bathroom vanities and accessories, offers a new set of stunning, sophisticated storage solutions with “Innovations,” its latest collection that debuted at K/BIS 2006. Sonia’s reputation of using only the finest materials set in contemporary designs rings true with this latest collection. Woods, metals, and glass, these are three primary components of Sonia’s repertoire.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- With “Innovations” Sonia masterfully blends these materials in stunning combinations and complementary designs to create a collection of bathroom vanities like no other. All of these materials are of the utmost quality and together formulate the signature look and enduring functionality that Sonia is known for.

Woods: Solid, marine-grade and free of fibers or agglomerations. Each piece is completely water-resistant, an exclusive feature of Sonia’s company profile.

Metals: Made using injection-molded Zamak and machined brass. The thickness of each component ensures its long-lasting quality, and the outer coating of chrome, matte chrome or polished nickel makes them corrosion-resistant.

Glass: Thermally tempered thus increasing its resistance to bumps, thermal shock, and flexion. The quality of Sonia glass is apparent not only in the perfection of its shaping but also in its strength.

The collection itself consists of varying lines of bathroom vanities and accentuating accessories.

Nouveau - The Nouveau Collection incorporates elements from the classic style of Queen Anne legs, a traditional look in which Sonia provides a modern-day interpretation with their signature innovations and customized woods of Zebra and Wenge. The Wenge wood designs are produced using a specialized finishing process that reveals a two-tone surface with a beautiful damask pattern; a subtle yet stunning touch of flair. All of Sonia’s woods are 100% water-resistant and treated with a UV protectant to ensure their lasting quality.

Sonia offers a set of complementing units with unique functionalities that provide a complete system of alternative configurations. Some of the features include above-vanity storage space with sliding or tilt-up mirrors, customized cabinetry, and a long line of matching accessories. The suite includes freestanding vanities offered with either a single, or double sink configuration and is available in lengths of 31, 39, or 47 inches.

Delta - The next generation of Sonia glass, the Delta wash basins provide a soft touch of class in a subtle, yet striking fashion. Ideal for any modern setting, the smooth, tempered glass basins are as durable as they are beautiful. Inspired in design by two drops of water, the Delta wash basins are stylishly simple in shape. Organic and smooth with soft curves accentuating the subtle hue of the tempered glass, the Delta wash basins are offered in both single and double sink designs; each design offering its own unique personality, both stunningly gorgeous. The quality of Sonia glass is apparent not only in the perfection of its shaping but also in its strength.

P120 Double Dynamic System - A one-of-a-kind wash basin design, the P120 Double Dynamic System blends wavy shapes and flowing surfaces into a revolutionary double basin merge. The milky white ceramic highlights the polished chrome of Sonia hardware and accessories in a tranquilizing harmony. This 47 inch, double-sink wash basin pairs brilliantly with the Flat program from the Dynamic System, thus representing a more compact alternative to the 1440 model of the same collection.

Europa Air / Europa 600 - One of Sonia’s most important collections, the Europa Air line is the perfect example of the dual nature of Sonia’s bathroom vanities. Beautiful in form, ingenious in function, Europa Air boasts a slew of sinks, cabinetry and accessories combining wood, glass and ceramics in a sexy collection of functional storage solutions. In this latest line, Sonia now provides complementing wall hung models as well. The Europa Air wash basin offers a spacious drawer with sliding doors and a ceramic surface top. The basins are offered in various sizes, ranging from 24, 32, or 40 inches.

The Europa line expands its boundaries by decreasing its size, offering a specific model specially adapted to small spaces, the Europa 600. A fireclay basin on top with two pull-out drawers set at the base and a set of sliding doors above, the Europa 600 is a compact yet high capacity piece of furniture, a true storage solution.

P04 Corner - Small and compact in design, the P04 Corner wash basin is inconspicuously elegant with sensual and graceful curves evoking the unobtrusive grandeur of larger Sonia basins. Asymmetric in shape, The P04 offers a sense of dynamism and versatility to condensed areas where space is of utmost importance.

Sidney Complements - A brilliant set of pragmatic accessories, Sidney Complements offer two ultramodern additions, a towel rack and a stainless steel grill. The towel rack is fitted to the basin structure and the stainless steel grill is attached to the lower base of the unit. Both components create convenient storage space without obstructing the minimalist beauty of the basin itself.

Accessories

S1 - The forefront line in Sonia’s new generation of accessories, the S1 line focuses primarily on simplicity. A subtle, soft indentation on the mounts gives freshness, sensuality, and volume to the simple shapes defining the S1 Line.

Tecno Project Inox - Simplicity, style and functionality. The Tecno Project offers a large range of complements based on an 18 mm brass bar, ideal for projects. The Tecno Project was inspired by an intersection of simple volumes and minimalism of shapes, featuring high-resistance and easy cleaning.

Genoa - The overall theme of the Genoa is curves. From rounded bars to spherical knobs, the curved designs accentuate the shimmering beauty of Sonia plating and finishing. A truly sophisticated look, the Genoa offers unique enhancements for any environment; traditional to transitional.

Sonia is a premiere manufacturer of exquisite quality and meticulously produced bath vanities, storage solutions and accessories. The company uses the finest materials including marine grade wood, fire clay, glass, brass, aluminum, stainless steel and die cast metals. The company opened its doors in Valencia, Spain in 1990 and began United States distribution in 1997. All of Sonia’s products are available for Global Distribution. Wood products are made of 100% solid and natural wood, with no stain. Additionally, Sonia’s products maintain a lifetime warranty and they will custom make any item in their line for specific projects. Sonia is available at more than 260 dealers Nationwide including six stocking distributors and sales reps in 15 territories. Visit Sonia on the web at www.sonia-sa.com or call (888) Sonia-US.

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Internet Video: Half $Billion Public School New Buildings Demolilshed, Costs Rising

Watch the five minute Full Disclosure Network™ video featuring exclusive demolition footage and photos of the brand new Belmont Learning Center buildings being torn down. The Los Angeles Unifed School District (LAUSD) has spent approximately half $billion on this school so far and after ten years is no where near being completed. Click on this link to watch: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/BelmontDemolition-5min.htm

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- Watch the five minute Full Disclosure Network™ video featuring exclusive demolition footage and photos of the brand new Belmont Learning Center building being torn down. The Los Angeles Unifed School District(LAUSD) to date has spent approximately $Half $Billion on this school and almost ten years later is no where near being completed. Click on this link to watch: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/flash/BelmontDemolition-5min.htm

This most notorious and costly school construction project in the world was renamed Vista Hermosa and/or Central High #11, and located on a 35-acre site in downtown Los Angeles. The site was purchased "as is" even though it was known to be the "Old Los Angeles Oil Field" where approximately 1000 closed oil wells are located and an earthquake fault. (Click on this link to view a photo of the Oil Field Site: http://www.fulldisclosure.net/images/Belmont_Oilfield.jpg )

The new and never occupied Belmont buildings were partially demolished, in almost secrecy, around Christmas time in December, 2004, when the costs were estimated to be $330 million, for reasons that are not quite clear.

Former investigators have speculated that the demolition was to facilitate remediation of the toxic hazards including the deadly hydrogen sulfide and methane gas that had not been provided for prior to construction. Other speculation surrounds the earthquake fault and the LAUSD Administrators who may have simply wanted to change the design.

LAUSD Inspector General Don Mullinax documented volumes of waste, fraud and abuse in his extensive reports. The abuse was referred for prosecution to two L. A. County District Attorneys Gil Garcetti and Steve Cooley. To date no prosecution for crimes has taken place regarding this on-going travesty even though the costs have excalated to an estimated $1/2 Billion, with no end in sight.

This Belmont Demolition video is actually a "Special Report" on the LAUSD debacle that has been shrouded in secrecy. Even many of neighbors near the site were unaware of the demolition. When the LAUSD refused to allow Full Disclosure™ cameras on the site to record the demolition we rented an airplane obtain aerial footage and a truck to gain a vantage point to record the event.

To view this program and other programs in the series “Belmont the World’s Most Expensive High School” and "Belmont: The Black Hole of School Construction" please visit our Belmont page for listings and links to other videos on the Belmont disaster at http://www.fulldisclosure.net/belmont_learning_center_and_LAUSD.htm where you can also check the Channel Listings with air times and channels for cable stations by community.

The Full Disclosure Network (tm) is an Emmy Award winning public affairs program, hosted by Leslie Dutton and featured on 43 cable systems and the Internet world-wide.

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Allied Modular Receives Product Approval from the City of Los Angeles This Week

Modular Build Company receives product approval in the City of Los Angeles. Allied Modular is making advancements in modular construction.

Orange CA, (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- Allied Modular Announced this week the approval from Los Angeles research report center (LARR) in California. "This approval is a major step in code compliance in our industry. Making us the first company in our industry to receive such approval is a great victory for our company and our industry" said Barry Sim, Technical Manager of Allied Modular.

"Doing business in the city of Los Angeles has never been easy, but we expect to make our products a standard in factories, distribution centers and commercial and industrial applications throughout the city. We have worked over a year to get this approval and we have been receiving many calls across the state congratulating us on the victory. Our competition has to work double time to get were we are. We are happy to be in front of them"

The mission of the Department of Building and Safety is to protect the lives and safety of the residents and visitors of Los Angeles, preserve the City's quality of life, and contribute to the City's economic development. This is accomplished through implementation of the Zoning, Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, and Electrical Codes, as well as Engineering, Energy, and Disabled Access regulations, and local and State laws for construction and maintenance of commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.

With most companies changing facility layouts, expanding facilities and or relocating facilities approximately every 3 years, the future looks bright for Allied Modular. "We welcome everyone to visit and tour our 10,000 sq showroom and large manufacturing facility. You can see first hand look at the great things we are building" said Raj Singh, Vice President. Ninety five percent of the office space at their facility has been created with their own products and it makes a great showplace for distributors and customers.

Allied Modular Building Systems Products are distributed nationally throughout the country and provide cost effective, time saving, versatile alternatives to standard stick construction. All of their products are 100% modular and can be relocated and reassembled. Product lines include; modular offices, interior and exterior buildings, clean rooms, 2 story offices, guard houses, mezzanines, vision towers, machine enclosures, full height partitions, smoking shelters and many custom applications.

To arrange a facility tour or for additional information, please contact Allied Modular Building Systems at (800) 959-0810 or visit our website at HTTP://www.alliedmodular.com

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Business Bankruptcy Alternative: Turnaround Expert Reports ‘Shocking’ Strategies for Avoiding “The Big ‘B’”

“Business bankruptcy is not the answer for small companies gone bad,” says turnaround expert Sue Canyon. “Neither is generating more sales or hiring high-priced business consultants.” The business analyst cites three little-known strategies for beefing up the bottom line and making a sinking business ship seaworthy again.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -- “Business bankruptcy is not the answer for small companies gone bad,” says Sue Canyon, author of a new publication that offers failing business owners little-known solutions for make their companies profitable.

“Bankruptcy should be the last choice,” she says.

“You won’t find the answer in maxed-out credit cards and costly consultants; nor will you discover it by depleting your retirement fund or taking out home equity loans. Just because you’re sick of sweating out paydays, showing no profit, arguing with suppliers and dealing with difficult customers doesn’t mean you don’t have alternatives,” says Canyon.

“However, alternatives are not always where you think they are.”

Generating the cash needed to keep a company afloat means owners must “summon the courage to ask hard questions they may never have considered before,” says Canyon. “Many people never grasp the concept that running a ‘good’ business means a whole lot more than selling beautiful flowers, laying smooth asphalt, tossing a mean pizza or repairing cars to spec.”

The West Coast analyst raises three tough questions for small business owners facing a sinking ship.

1. Accounting Records – Just how good is my bookkeeper? Do I know if my internal accounting records are correct? Do I know how to tell if they’re not? Can I even read them? Am I making fatal strategic decisions based on information provided by a casual or incompetent bookkeeper?

Expert's Comment:
”Making decisions based on faulty accounting records is the number one reason most small business fail in this country,” says Canyon. “Ignoring the need for good numbers sets any business up for failure. Only an owner’s sheer energy and personal resources can keep a business with bad records afloat – and then only until those two resources are depleted.”

Canyon talks about the client who trusted his CPA to provide costing information. “Unwise move,” she says. “The fact is, CPAs rarely work with costing. They typically focus on general accounting – costing is another animal entirely. When we figured the costing properly, what we discovered was a disasterous strategic turn the owner committed four years earlier. Correcting this blunder netted his company $450,000 in profit within a year -- on sales of only $3 million.”

2. Vendor Theft - Are my vendors – even the ones I’ve been using for years – stealing from me?

Expert's Comment::
“My experience shows that vendor theft trumps employee theft any day of the week, at least when it comes to materials,” says Canyon. She recalls a manufacturing client who regularly ordered tons of gravel but discovered he was receiving only three-fourths of what he was paying for, day-in-and-day-out. The owner would sign for 24 yards of gravel and only 16 yards would be dumped in the storage bin. It turns out the vendor was stealing more than $200,000 a year without ever delivering the product to the yard!”

3. Production Efficiency - Is my production process (or service delivery process, or order entry process or a hundred other processes) killing my company? How can I know?

Expert's Comment:
“I once consulted with a company that was in line to lose a $10 million government contract if they didn’t clean up their performance,” says Canyon. “The client got huffy,” she says. “‘What makes you think you can come in here and tell me how to do this better when we’ve been doing it for four years?’ I proceeded to inspect his production line and discovered … he had NO PRODUCTION LINE! The thing is, most employers don’t know what’s wrong because they only know what they can see, and quite frequently, that’s not enough. My team and I put in a production line, met the shipping deadline a week later and voila! – saved the contract. It’s not always important what you know. Often, it’s what you DON’T know that counts.”

Visit www.businessbooming.com/shocking%20report.pdf to read Sue Canyon’s free “Shocking Report.” It reveals ten business fallacies that failing small business owners believe – and base critical decisions on every day.

About Sue Canyon: Sue Canyon is a leading business research analyst who specializes in repairing small companies in trouble. For more than 30 years, she has helped turn around companies operating in the manufacturing, service, retail, distribution and sales sectors. Canyon is the author of “Pocket Mentor,” an advice guide that focuses on cost and production management. Her newest work, “Grand Unified Theory of Everything for Small Business,” will be published early next year.

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Pittburgh Corning Announces the Promotion of Four

Pittsburgh Corning Corporation announces the promotions of Mike MacDonald to general manager, Specialty Business; Dan Daniels to manager, Global Accounts; Mary Lynn Bruce to market product manager, Glass Block; and Lorraine Wolosencuk to market product manager, GriLL-BRICK™.

PITTSBURGH, PA (PRWEB) May 30, 2006 -– Pittsburgh Corning Corporation announces the promotions of Mike MacDonald to general manager, Specialty Business; Dan Daniels to manager, Global Accounts; Mary Lynn Bruce to market product manager, Glass Block; and Lorraine Wolosencuk to market product manager, GriLL-BRICK™.

“All four of these individuals have dedicated their time and talent to the growing success of Pittsburgh Corning Corporation,” Pittsburgh Corning CEO and president Phil Martineau said. “I have no doubt that in assuming their new roles, they will continue to make valuable contributions to the future success of our company.”

MacDonald joined Pittsburgh Corning in 1998. In that time, he spearheaded the National Accounts Group with responsibilities for North America. He has been given full profit and loss responsibility of the new specialty business initiative that will target non-traditional uses for glass block. He received his degree from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and has 21 years of industry experience. He and his wife, Ana, reside in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Daniels has been a member of Pittsburgh Corning Corporation since 1999. As an industry veteran, his time with Pittsburgh Corning has been spent managing Home Depot North America. With the growth of former National Accounts Group to reflect the global expansion of Pittsburgh Corning’s largest accounts, Daniels and his department will be responsible for maintaining their key account responsibilities worldwide. Daniels received his degree from University of Pittsburgh and is currently a resident of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Bruce has been with Pittsburgh Corning Corporation since 1981. During that time, she has held the positions of analyst programmer, market planner and product development coordinator. Based on her expertise gained while working with new product and market development in the glass block business, the new position gives her responsibility for the one and three-year glass block business plans, top line growth, gross margins and the annual bottom line operating profit of the glass block business. Bruce received her B.S. degree in business administration and mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University and her M.B.A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She is currently a resident of Murrysville, Pa.

Wolosencuk joined Pittsburgh Corning Corporation in 1981 and since that time she has worked in various departments, including human resources and customer support as manager. She takes on the responsibility for the one and three-year GriLL-BRICK™ business plans, top line growth, gross margins and the annual bottom line operating profit for the GriLL-BRICK™ business of Pittsburgh Corning. Wolosencuk resides in the Pittsburgh suburb of Plum Borough, Pa.

Located in suburban Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Corning is a manufacturer of applied glass technology and systems. The company has been a major producer of glass block and insulation for commercial and residential use since 1937.

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Free Catalog Provides Educational Overview to Concrete’s Irresistible Appeal

The Concrete Network offers a free, downloadable catalog featuring an overview of the various decorative options for concrete countertops. It includes full color photos, signature designs, edge details, color options, costs, benefits and maintenance.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 29, 2006 -- The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for residential concrete information on the Web, offers a free downloadable catalog for homeowners, designers, and builders wanting to know more about concrete counter tops. The catalog Concrete Countertops provides an educational overview of what can be expected when building with concrete counter tops, including how concrete counter tops are made, choosing colors, cost, signature details, and maintenance.

Concrete’s irresistible appeal can be attributed to its versatility, its look of distinction, its natural qualities, and superior craftsmanship. Concrete can be formed in any shape or size, and can be colored to match nearly any hue. Homeowners particularly find concrete engaging because it can blend with a range of styles, and can be completely personalized. View The Concrete Network’s photo gallery of concrete counter tops for more ideas about design and color.

Within the catalog, readers will find specifications about the standard weight and thickness of concrete counter tops, the building and installation process, edging detail, and other available options. Find additional detailed information about all aspects of concrete counter tops on The Concrete Network Web site.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete counter tops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of Cheng Design Products Inc. in Berkeley, CA. Attached photos courtesy of Art and Maison Inc. in Miami, FL, and Bradley Hughes in Atlanta, GA.

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Modular Building Company Gets Awarded Project From General Atomics Aeronautical

Modular Construction making headway. Allied Modular was awarded project by General Atomics in San Diego.

Orange Ca (PRWEB) May 29, 2006 -- General Atomics announced this week they have awarded a building expansion to a southern California company.

Allied Modular Building Systems, Inc of Orange, CA. was selected to expand and existing facility in San Diego. "We are excited to get started on this project" said "Anthony Blanco" Sales representative for Allied Modular. It is an exciting day and another win for a local southern California Company. "With pressure from other competitors in many other states trying to win local business, it certainly is a victory for Southern California" he said with pride.

General Atomics was conceived in 1955 at San Diego, California for the purpose of harnessing the power of nuclear technologies for the benefit of mankind. General Atomics' basic research into fission and fusion has matured into competence in many technologies, making GA and its affiliated companies one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely operated surveillance aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

With most companies changing facility layouts, expanding facilities and or relocating facilities approximately every 3 years, the future looks bright for Allied Modular. "We welcome everyone to visit and tour their 10,000 sq showroom and large manufacturing facility. You can see first hand the great things we are building" said Raj Singh, Vice President.. Ninety five percent of the office space at their facility has been created with their own products and it makes a great showplace for distributors and customers.

Allied Modular Building Systems Products are distributed nationally throughout the country and provide cost effective, timesaving, versatile alternatives to standard stick construction. All of their products are 100% modular and can be relocated and reassembled. Product lines include; modular offices, interior and exterior buildings, clean rooms, 2 story offices, guard houses, mezzanines, vision towers, machine enclosures, full height partitions, smoking shelters and many custom applications.

To arrange a facility tour or for additional information, please contact Allied Modular Building Systems at (800) 959-0810 or visit our website at http://www.alliedmodular.com

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Imagine Changing Light Bulbs And Ballasts Without Ever Stepping Onto A Ladder Or Switching Off The Light

Accessmount™ LLC introduces the newest addition to its “Ladderless™” product line, Recessed Downlights, at LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2006. Accessmount’s “Ladderless™” Recessed Downlights include a patent-pending removable subassembly containing the lamp, ballast and reflector. By using a pole-mountable removal tool, maintenance personnel are able to safely and simply remove the subassembly in hard-to-reach areas without ever climbing a ladder.

Twinsburg, OH (PRWEB) May 29, 2006 -- Accessmount™ LLC introduces the newest addition to its “Ladderless™” product line, Recessed Downlights, at LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL 2006. Accessmount’s “Ladderless™” Recessed Downlights include a patent-pending removable subassembly containing the lamp, ballast and reflector. By using a pole-mountable removal tool, maintenance personnel are able to safely and simply remove the subassembly in hard-to-reach areas without ever climbing a ladder.

These revolutionary light fixtures allow for placement in high ceilings, above staircases or high-traffic areas. Benefits of Accessmount’s “Ladderless” Recessed Downlight Fixtures include:

• Eliminate the risk of ladder accidents
• Energy-efficient compact fluorescent lamps
• Ballast removed with lamp; no more difficult ballast changes

• Critical components hot-swapped in under ten seconds
• Fixture maintenance can be performed with live circuits
• Multiple sizes and lamp configurations available

The founder and President of Accessmount, Nelson Pitlor, invented the Retrofittable Removable Mounting System, which won the “2002 LIGHTFAIR INTERNATIONAL Technical Innovation Award” and was included in the 2003 IESNA Progress Report.

Accessmount LLC, a Twinsburg, Ohio based Company, offers Retrofittable Removable Fixture Mounting Systems, “Ladderless” Flush-Mount Fixtures and “Ladderless” Recessed Downlight Fixtures. For product photos and more information, visit www.accessmount.com.

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India Net Zone Launches The Most Useful and Informative Site Construction.Indianetzone.Com

India Net Zone.com, the numeruno educative and descriptive web portal of India, launches a site on Construction.

Mumbai (PRWEB) May 29, 2006 -- IndiaNetZone.com, India’s most informative and illustrative web portal, launches the construction.indianetzone.com.

“IndiaNetZone/construction is the only web portal which covers all aspects of construction industry in a detail. The site provides information on the Nature of construction industry, various acts and resolution, Safety Measures, Green construction, Builders Associations and Councils like NBCC and CIDC and Training institutes. Our aim is to make the user familiar with construction industry.,” says Mr. Umesh Modi, Editor, IndiaNetZone.com.

The site has 8 main sections namely Constructed Thoughts, Nature, Training Institutes & Academies, Associations and Councils, Modern Building Types, Safety measures, Construction loan, Green Construction, Acts & Regulations and Glossary.

The section on Nature of construction contains information on its three major segments, working conditions, employment opportunities, management and chemicals used in this industry.

‘Safety measures’ section throws light on Threats and risks in the process of construction, earthquake resistance measures and effect of sanitary system and electrical connection.

The Section on Training Institutes & Academies provides detail information about the National Academy of Construction, its formation, finance, its display centre and the constitutional units.

‘Associations and Councils’ throws light on various Association and councils connected with the construction industry like National Buildings Construction Corporation limited. (NBCC), Construction Industry Development Council and The Builders Association.

The section Modern Building Types provides ample tips on construction of Low rise buildings, high rise buildings covering both residential purposes and commercial purposes and long span construction.

The ‘Green Construction’ section throws light on the importance of eco-friendly construction. It also highlights the conservation of energy, water and other resources in construction.

The page on ‘Acts and resolution’ provides information about acts passed by the government of India from time to time to control and put a check on construction activities and the National Building Code; its establishment and nature.

The section Construction Loans provides ample tips on funding of loans for construction activities. It gives a broader perspective on Types of loans, Miscellaneous charges like interest tax, processing charge, commitment fees, Documents required for processing loans and Loan Components like soft cost, hard cost, closing cost, etc.

The best feature of this site is that it is the only site where every bit of information regarding construction Industry is analysed and presented systematically.

“We want the users to have a thorough knowledge on Construction industry and safety measures. It will be helpful to the booming real estate industry and the expansion of markets in a big way,” says Mr. Modi.

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Michael-Bruno brings "Light" to The Da Vinci Code

International Engineering and Design firm offers Innovative "Italian Sytle" Illumination

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) May 28, 2006 -- After accomplishing some of the most talked-about light design and engineering projects in Italy - including the famed Vittorio Emanuele II Monument in Rome - Michael-Bruno, LLC, has "spun-off its team of fiber optic specialists in a new division called, simply, "LIGHT by MB."

"We've established superb techniques in state-of-the-art lighting for monuments, churches, historical buildings, gardens, arenas, shopping malls, and other major structures," said Michael Sedge, president of Michael-Bruno, which operates seven offices in the United States and one in Europe. "We've recently completed a second project in Italy, this time the cloisters of a 13th century monastery in Naples. The project, funded by the region of Campania, was a spectacular success using over 20 kilometers of fiber optics."

One of the firms more unique projects, according to division head, Giuseppe Bruno, is a multiplex cinema (13 screen rooms), for which they incorporated fiber optic light designs on the external facade of the structure with moving light.

"The illumination moves, while changing color and speed based on the music of the film in the main viewing room. This weekend, for instance, with THE DA VINCI CODE playing, the light flowed white-to-blue-to-red, depending on the drama. It moved faster or slower through fiber optic tubing, based on the music rhythm. Thus, from the outside of the theater one would, in a sense, get a feel for the movie inside," Bruno explained.

Michael-Bruno is hoping to take its "LIGHT by MB" to commercial clients throughout the United States, including construction and design firms.

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Navtrak To Provide Vehicle Tracking Tools For Groundbreaking Remote Baggage Check-In Service

Navtrak, Inc. and Bags To Go Enterprises debut partnership to implement point-to-point secure luggage transportation system using GPS-based tracking tools on CNN's American Morning. Reporter Susan Candiotti filed this story regarding the service launch: http://www.cnn.com/video/partners/clickability/index.html?url=/video/us/2006/05/24/candiotti.baggage.check.affl

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- Navtrak Inc. announced today that it will provide GPS-based monitoring, mapping and reporting tools for Bags To Go, Inc., a pioneering provider of remote, secure baggage check-in and delivery to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening facilities.

The partnership will officially debut on May 23rd in Las Vegas at McCarran International Airport and The Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino, with Navtrak providing its suite of mobile workforce management tools, ensuring Bags To Go with accurate, real-time monitoring of their service vehicles and detailed reporting of all movements and driver activity.

“Bags to Go has created a service that will revolutionize the travel industry, and we are excited to see Navtrak utilized as an extra layer of security for the customer and for the TSA,” notes Navtrak CEO Ron Hodges. “Customers who implement Navtrak’s suite of services see immediate gains in productivity and efficiency, including reductions in fuel expenses, overtime slippage, unauthorized use and costly maintenance issues. Bags To Go will see all these benefits and much, much more.”

Bags To Go was founded by CEO Keith Wiater, who successfully launched the service in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with favorable reviews from members of Congress, the TSA and airport management executives nationwide. Mr. Wiater plans to expand the service and partnership with Navtrak to other airports in the coming year.

“Complete baggage safety is here,” states Mr. Wiater. “Travelers can now check their luggage with Bags To Go right from the hotel lobby, with the assurance that it will be delivered directly to a secure, TSA approved screening facility at the airport, and then loaded on their designated plane.”

Mr. Wiater notes that fears of terrorist activity and increasing levels of baggage theft are just two of the most visible reasons why a traveler would utilize his service. “With Navtrak providing us detailed vehicle activity, we can ensure that your luggage is securely monitored from the lobby to your plane, eliminating the stress of loading luggage in taxis or shuttles and getting that luggage through the security checkpoints.”

About Navtrak:
Navtrak is the industry leader in the development of GPS-based management tools, providing cost-effective vehicle monitoring, mapping and reporting solutions for field service and pickup and delivery companies.

Navtrak’s Street Suite™ software and WebReports 4.0™ reporting service has received national recognition from users, industry experts and the media for being the most powerful, comprehensive and intuitive mobile workforce management solution on the market.

Navtrak Inc. is headquartered in Salisbury, Maryland, with regional sales and service operations throughout the United States. There are currently more than 15,000 vehicles on the road utilizing Navtrak’s GPS-based management tools.

For more information, visit Navtrak at www.navtrak.net or call 800-787-2337.

For more information on Bags To Go, please visit them online at www.baggagecheckin.com, or call 954-489-1600.

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NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. Announces the Opening of NiteLites of Charleston Outdoor Lighting Franchise in Charleston, SC

NiteLites is an industry leader in the low voltage outdoor landscape lighting field, specializing in both residential and commercial installations, announces its newest franchise NiteLites of Charleston. The new outdoor lighting franchise is locally owned and operated by Randy Greenhill.

(PRWEB) May 28, 2006 -- NiteLites - The Landscape Lighting Professionals is pleased to announce the addition of NiteLites of Charleston, and to introduce Randy Greenhill, owner and operator. After a very successful 15 year career with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Mr. Greenhill has returned to Charleston as the owner and operator of NiteLites of Charleston.

Mr. Greenhill most recently served as Regional Vice President of Rental in Dayton, Ohio where he was responsible for overseeing all aspects of daily operations including daily rental, sales, accounting, and human resources. Mr. Greenhill is a 1991 graduate of the University of South Carolina and holds a B.A. degree in Economics. Mr. Greenhill and his wife Kathleen are both Charleston natives and are extremely pleased to return home to the place their heart never left. They have two children, Ross Grant (4) and Caroline Quinn (9 weeks). Mr. Greenhill can be found on Saturdays in the Charleston Harbor fishing for flounder or bass and in the fall at Williams Brice Stadium on most Saturdays.

NiteLites is a recognized industry leader in specification grade exterior low voltage landscape lighting and continually strives to elevate standards of quality and professionalism in the outdoor lighting field. NiteLites provides the latest cutting edge technology, custom design, professional installation and worry free maintenance. With an unmatched warranty in the industry, NiteLites provides non-corrosive industrial quality solid brass and copper fixtures. Additionally, NiteLites offers by far the most convenient lighting automation on the market. With its patented astronomic chip, their automation module self adjusts to sunrise and sunset throughout the year so the lights know when to turn on and off.

NiteLites specializes in the production and installation of low voltage architectural lighting for both residential and commercial lighting applications. NiteLites provides many types of low voltage lighting fixtures including outdoor lights for architectural lighting, landscape lighting, patio and garden lighting, recessed step 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 with lighting, increased value and resale potential, and the ability to enjoy outdoor patios, decks, swimming pools and walkways for precious additional hours each evening. The company works with homeowners, architects, architectural landscapers, builders, property managers, and landscapers to create designs that not only highlight landscaping, but also showcase the architectural details of properties.

Potential clients are able to envision their home illuminated with NiteLites during a no obligation evening lighting demonstration. Interested professionals and homeowners are given the opportunity to see exactly how their project will be highlighted, as a professional lighting designer tailors the system to meet their personal tastes, requirements, and budget. A full service operation, NiteLites offers complete design services, installation, and reliable maintenance ensuring you will enjoy your system for years to come.

NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc. has territories in 35 cities. For more information on a NiteLites home based franchise, please call Mr. Josh Johnston, VP Franchise Sales, at (513) 424-5510. Franchises are available in many cities including, Las Vegas, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Phoenix, Philadelphia, San Antonio, Memphis, New Orleans, Miami, Albuquerque, Salt Lake City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Seattle, Hartford, Tucson, Denver, Lexington, and San Jose. For more information on the exterior lighting franchise opportunity offered by NiteLites Franchise Systems, Inc., visit their franchise link at www.nitelites.com/franchise/index.php .

If you would like to see how NiteLites outdoor lighting can make your home the showcase of the neighborhood, contact Mr. Greenhill and his staff in the Charleston area at (843) 723-1660 or visit their website at http://www.nitelites.com/Charleston/index.php . For a great return on your investment, enjoy NiteLites Outdoor Lighting as the ultimate residential or commercial property improvement.

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The Future of Canada's Infrastructure

The conference provides an extensive overview of the problems and solutions to the issues of asset management and sustainable infrastructure.

Toronto (PRWEB) May 28, 2006 -- Creative solutions to the economic, environmental and social problems of poor asset management and aging infrastructure is the focus of the Third Annual Summit, The Future of Canada's Infrastructure - Moving Towards a Unified Approach with New Directions for Sustainable Growth, commencing September 27th, 2006, at the Holiday Inn on King, 370 King Street West, Toronto.

Several significant initiatives are underway such as the national roundtable for sustainable infrastructure and its five working groups. This event will bring together leaders within government and industry and provide the answers to asset management and sustainable infrastructure. The summit is supported by ReNew Canada, Municpal World and InfraGuide.

The guest speakers to be in attendance include Andre Juneau, Deputy Head, Ministry of Transport, Infrastructure and Comunities, Mike Lewis, Project Director, Central Artery/Tunnel Project, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, Peter Jones, Chair, Ontario Power Authority and Dr. Michael Roschlau, President and CEO, Canadian Urban Transportation Association.

The Third Annual Summit, The Future of Canada's Infrastructure is produced by Strategy Institute, an independent North American, research-based organization that monitors and communicates changes to government and industry leaders.

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Building material suppliers online.

All roads lead online these days is the theory behind BuildBuy.Com. A Washington, D.C. based startup is setting up shop to open the biggest building materials market via the Web. Their goal is to bring the sellers together in one space to compete openly in this very competitive business.

The founders of the BuildBuy.Com website have set out to make the world of construction and building supplies more accessible to any buyer. They are setting up a market that will have multiple suppliers selling a range of products with the prices clearly listed. Shy Nair, CEO says "Our goal is to focus in on only building materials and equipment and to cater to the small and big buyers. If your a homeowner looking for the tile for the new bathroom your building, then I want to be able to connect you with the willing supplier. And if you are the contractor looking for a container load delivered to the site then you will get a choice of who you want to do business with. We are match makers in the industry."

BuildBuy.Com will give the suppliers the choice of using a product listing capability as well as an auction to liquidate products. The global materials business is stronger than ever due to the effects of the U.S. housing boom, continued explosive growth in the China and the recent devastation caused by hurricanes in the U.S. The competition is heating up and many experts predict that within the next decade China will take the lead in supplying the world with building materials. Online big ticket shopping is rising with consumer confidence in online purchases. BuildBuy.Com will add the feedback rating on all member buyers and suppliers to boost tat confidence.

Smaller and medium-sized suppliers have been the first to embrace the concept of this online materials market. "The lack of deep pockets to advertise, hire a large sale force and the general expenses of marketing hold us back." says Manish Kaza, who runs a flooring store in Washington, D.C. "My products are the highest quality and my prices are fair but how do I tell the world to buy my products without spending all my money on advertising." He is excited to list his products with BuildBuy.Com and broaden his potential marketing reach.
As I am walked through the use of the website with the founders I begin to see the possibilities. I search and the results appear with prices openly listed and a feedback rating on the supplier. They also show me what their competitors are displaying on their sites and they are quick to point the difference out. "The most important key factor to online purchases is missing and that is the prices. We give them prices, feedback and a range of products in building materials." Horace Jennings, one of the founding principals states. There are competition but the sites clean visual appearance and the easy navigation may set BuildBuy.Com apart from the rest. It is clutter free and easy to understand for this first time user.

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No Limits for Bridge Builders ™ as They Construct Vehicular Timber Bridges All Over the United States

Bridge Builders™ portfolio of work expands as they hold licenses to build timber bridges throughout the entire country including Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and California.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- Bridge Builders™, the leader in timber bridge construction in the U.S., has a portfolio that includes work throughout the United States and as far away as the island of Guam. Currently the company is focusing on the continental United States. Tim Kris, Founder of Bridge Builders™, notes that some states require licensing for the construction of vehicular timber bridges, while some do not. Some of the states with license requirements where Bridge Builders™ holds licenses include Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida and California. However, the company works throughout the entire country, knowing no limits and bringing its Concept to Completion© approach to all of its projects. Ultimately this means that, coast to coast, the highest quality in timber bridge construction is available.

Currently Bridge Builders™ is constructing the bridge at Nature Walk in Seagrove Fl, the largest vehicular timber bridge ever constructed in the United States. Trellis covered and pedestrian friendly, on completion the Nature Walk Bridge will span an area of wetlands, keeping with the company’s reputation as an environmentally conscious bridge contractor. Construction began on this timber bridge last year, and the project has recently been expanded. There is minimal impact on the existing wetlands at the site and does not involve filling any wetlands. Moreover, the loading used for this bridge is fully capable of supporting any highway loading that would be encountered in normal traffic, which includes construction equipment, large fire trucks, loaded concrete trucks and service equipment.

Bridge Builders ™ and the people who make up the company and who ARE the company are committed both on a corporate and an individual basis to the quality and integrity of the projects they complete and in the preservation of natural environments.

Bridge Builders has recently completed the following projects:
*Serengeti Development, Pasco County, Florida: two (2) 26’ wide HS-20 vehicular timber bridges for Metro Development in Tampa Florida
*Boot Ranch, Fredricksburg, Texas: 200 linear ft. HS-20 vehicular timber bridge
*River Camp Phase 1, Panama City, Florida: Multiple HS-20 vehicular timber bridges of varying widths for St. Joe Land Company in Panama City Beach.
*Suwanee Creek Park, Suwanee, Georgia: 26 linear foot HS-20 vehicular timber bridge for the city of Suwanee/Valley Crest Landscaping.
*Indianapolis Motor Speedway Pedestrian Bridge, Indianapolis, Indiana:
16’ x 75’ speedway entrance.
*Pinnacle Falls, Henderson County, North Carolina: 20’ x 60’ HS20-44 vehicular timber bridge for Renaissance Communities (Columbia, SC)

Bridge Builders™ is the premiere U.S. timber bridge contractor, providing innovative and environmentally conscious construction of custom timber vehicular bridges, public access boardwalk complexes, and light duty bridges for public trails and golf courses.

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Lewis and Sheron Textile Co. Launches Cutting Edge, User Friendly Web Site to Revolutionize the Fabrics Industry

Lewis and Sheron Textile Co. expands with the launch of a new innovative, user friendly web site to make purchasing high quality fabrics, upholstery and other textile products simple.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- The family owned and operated Lewis and Sheron Textile Co. has changed with the times and adjusted to shifts in the textile industry for over sixty years. Lewis and Sheron is committed to offering the best in customer service, prices and quality on the market. With the launch of the newly designed interactive web site, http://www.lsfabrics.com, Lewis and Sheron continues to employ the latest technology to be on the cutting edge of the fabric industry. This innovative, easy to use web site, designed by Go Media Solutions, revolutionizes the way consumers purchase fabric. The newly designed search options allow customers to view fabrics by category, color or both. Online visitors can browse high-resolution photographs of fabric patterns, upholstery colors and trim detail. Inexperienced and seasoned Internet users alike will find http://www.lsfabrics.com easy to navigate and time saving.

The newly launched Lewis and Sheron web site will also feature two important tools for repeat fabric buyers: the Archives and New Arrivals sections of http://www.lsfabrics.com. The Lewis and Sheron Archives will feature fabrics and trims that are no longer in stock. Interior designers, corporate and private buyers have the opportunity to locate and order bulk fabrics and trims no longer available. New Arrivals will feature the best of what Lewis and Sheron have to offer. “This section of the web site is meant for our regular customers,” says Sam Sheron, “we receive between 100 and 200 new items per week, this section will allow our frequent shoppers easy access to a list of the freshest trends.”

“Changing with the demands of fabric buyers throughout the years has kept the company fresh and successful,” states Sam Sheron. In 1944 Sheron’s great grandfather, Harry Lewis, began a career in the dress fabrics and blanket business with thirty small outlet stores across the state of Georgia. In the 1980’s Sheron’s father, Larry Sheron, analyzed shifts in the American fabrics business and reevaluated the company goals and structure. After closing the outlet stores, Lewis and Sheron expanded to over 50,000 square feet at their current location. The company is currently a one-stop shop for anyone purchasing high quality fabrics. The family traditions of innovation and strong consumer relationships make Lewis and Sheron Textile Co a leader in fabrics, upholstery and many other textile products.

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Customized Structures Helps Make Modular Project a Reality

Customized Structures, Inc. of Claremont, NH along with Northern New England Tradeswomen, Inc. have completed a special modular home project.

Claremont, NH (PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- After a year of hard work and more than two years of planning, a very special home is nearly complete. Northern New England Tradeswomen has been running a modular home building program with the Vermont Correctional Facility in Windsor, Vermont. For the last year the women in the program, along with guidance and leadership from instructors with Northern New England Tradeswomen, have worked diligently to complete a two bedroom ranch style modular home. For the women in the program it gives them a great sense of accomplishment, worth, and a feeling of being involved in helping the community.

Customized Structures also played a large role in helping this home become a reality. All of the floor plans for construction of the home came from CSI along with some materials for construction. In addition, CSI provided technical support during the building process. Building a modular home with a constantly changing and inexperienced crew could have proven to be very difficult. Instead, Northern New England Tradeswomen helped the women in the program learn valuable workplace and interpersonal skills to complete their goal.

The set of the modular home will be taking place in Springfield, VT on June 5th. Northern New England Tradeswomen along with volunteers from Customized Structures and the community will set the home. The completed home will then be finished and used as affordable housing in the town of Springfield, Vermont.

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

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'Activ in Architecture' Competition

Pilkington manufactures a wide range of float, coated, rolled, laminated and toughened glass products as well as its own range of high performance insulating glass units. Glass is distributed to direct to customers, either as stock or as bespoke processed products to meet their needs either direct from St Helens or through our network of 23 branches countrywide. The company is highly focused on quality and service, continually improving to deliver the benefits of Pilkington's technical ability and innovation to the end user.

United Kingdom (PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- The Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury, London – a unique 1960s concrete structure featuring hundreds of stepped winter gardens – was treated to a free makeover courtesy of Pilkington Activ™, the world’s first self-cleaning glass, as part of the Activ in Architecture competition. The Centre, which was refurbished by architects Levitt Bernstein Associates of London, had the added benefit from an upgrade to the innovative glazing product, Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass.

A competition run by Pilkington in association with RIBA Journal, Activ in Architecture was set up to find the most innovative projects for the world's most innovative glass, and was developed specifically for architects. Entrants were encouraged to use their architectural vision and show how the versatility and practicality of self-cleaning glass could benefit their latest project. Architects were invited to contribute suggestions regardless of size, the only provision being that a maximum of 7500m² of glazing could be utilised.

The Centre was therefore considered by the competition judges - including structural engineer and glass specialist Tim MacFarlane, Pilkington chief executive Stuart Chambers and RIBA Journal’s Eleanor Young – as being the most worthy recipient of a Pilkington Activ™ upgrade at no extra cost. The revolutionary self-cleaning glass will simply work with natural rain and sun to break down organic dirt and keep the glazed areas clean, allowing the original design of the building to be clearly seen and appreciated.

The grade-II listed Brunswick Centre was judged the clear winner of the competition due to its extremely unusual design and the complexity of its glazing considerations. Located between Kings Cross and Russell Square, the Centre is one of London’s most recognisable and iconic buildings from the 1960s. Originally conceived by architect Patrick Hodgkinson, the Centre provides low-rise high-density housing, shops, offices/studios, a cinema and car parking within an awesome concrete and glass mega structure comprising 314 individual winter gardens.

A small domestic London residential project was also chosen as a secondary winner of the competition. Kiran Curtis Architects was asked by planners to create a distinct, different design solution for an infill site in a street of Victorian terraced houses in North London. The company decided upon an insulated glass façade with a moulded leaf pattern. The project will also benefit from a free upgrade to Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning glass.

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Insulation Made From Blue Jeans Available in California

Victor Insulation is an AllTech Environmental Resource created exclusively to develop and bring Bonded Logic’s UltraTouch insulation to the California market. UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation is the successful combination of 25 years of insulation experience and a revolutionary patented manufacturing process that has created this uniquely superior and safe product.

Los Alamitos, CA (PRWEB) May 27, 2006 -- Victor Insulation is an AllTech Environmental Resource created exclusively to develop and bring Bonded Logic’s UltraTouch insulation to the California market. UltraTouch natural cotton fiber insulation is the successful combination of 25 years of insulation experience and a revolutionary patented manufacturing process that has created this uniquely superior and safe product.

While traditional insulation products require cancer warning labels, UltraTouch emits no harmful airborne particulates (like formaldehyde or fiberglass) that can enter a living area and cause serious health problems. The natural denim fibers used to create the product are 100% recyclable and contain no chemical irritants. “UltraTouch is made from the denim that formerly went to the landfills after the blue jeans patterns were cut,” said Daniel Jakary, company president.

These fibers are treated with a non-toxic borate solution and flash-dried to offer completely safe mold and mildew protection. Borates themselves inhibit bacteria and fungi growth in addition to acting as an excellent fire retardant and pest inhibitor.
UltraTouch offers an extremely high Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) to effectively reduce airborne sound transmissions. The patented insulation offers excellent noise absorbing qualities and a three-dimensional infrastructure that traps, isolates and controls sound waves. The result in a quiet, comfortable environment between rooms, walls and floors. “It has been sold to abate noise in homes, condos and apartments that are located around airports and noisy highways,” Jakary said.

The product is now officially approved for the City of Los Angeles, ICC approved for residential and commercial buildings, LEED Credits eligible and CHPS approved for California school buildings.

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May 26, 2006

Modern Bathroom Furnishings Becoming More Available and Affordable Thanks to Online Retailers

Los Angeles based retailer Modern Bathroom recently renovated and launched their website, www.modernbathroom.com.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 26, 2006 -- Online bathroom renovation retailers are leading the charge against over-priced contemporary bathroom furnishings and helping to lower the cost of bathroom remodeling. Los Angeles based retailer Modern Bathroom, for example, recently renovated and launched their website, www.modernbathroom.com in an effort to make discounted modern bathroom vanities, contemporary sinks, faucets, and other bathroom furnishings more available to remodelers and do-it-yourselfers who might not be able to find and afford high-end bathroom furnishing at their local neighborhood home supply store. As more wholesale bathroom renovation retailers establish themselves on the web, the easier it will be for consumers to find and afford the latest bathroom styles, designs, and furnishings, ultimately changing the way people remodel their bathrooms.

Glendale’s Emil Kamarzarian and his wife were exactly the type of DIYers Modern Bathroom had in mind when they started this business. “We had been looking everywhere for the perfect modern vanity for our master bath remodel,” said Emil, “but those prices were so ridiculously high! $5000 for a sink and cabinet? Are you kidding me? We went online and found out that Modern Bathroom’s warehouse was just minutes away and they were selling the same type of vanities at almost 50% off. We could have easily ordered the vanity we wanted through their website and had it shipped to us for free, but since their Los Angeles showroom was so close, we decided to go down and check things out. Once we went and saw the great selection there in person, it was an easy decision.”

The Internet has revolutionized the way people remodel their homes. Because retailers such as Modern Bathroom make it possible for consumers to find and afford modern bathroom furnishings on the web, the Internet will continue to be a valuable source for affordable contemporary bathroom furnishings and a viable solution to saving money on bathroom remodels. At Modern Bathroom, orders can be shipped directly to the customer’s door at no charge, alleviating some of the difficulties of trekking store-to-store all over town and then paying inflated delivery charges.

About Modern Bathroom – The contemporary bathroom furnishings retailer was formed in early 2005 allowing consumers a reasonably-priced alternative source for high-end contemporary bathroom fixtures. The company has experienced considerable growth in a short time, due largely to their wide selection of vanities, faucets and sinks. Modern Bathroom recently launched their newly designed website, www.modernbathroom.com, to offer their inventory to those people who are unable to visit their retail store in person.

Modern Bathroom’s Los Angeles showroom is the largest bathroom vanity showroom in California with close to a hundred vanities and countless sinks and faucets on display. Plans are already in the works for two additional locations - one on the west side and one in the west San Fernando Valley area. Their stock position on most items has become a cornerstone of their success, allowing customers to purchase and take home their new modern bathroom faucets, vanities, sinks, and other bathroom furnishings directly from their showroom and warehouse.

Modern Bathroom showroom hours of operation:
9 AM to 6 PM PST (M-F)
9 AM to 5 PM PST Sat. Hours
10 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday Hours
Call Toll Free: 888-5-BATHROOM

Media Inquiries: please contact Martin Symes at (323) 221-1200.

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For Memorial Day, The Concrete Network Reveals Ideal Home Pool Location Tips

Choosing the best location for a new pool requires considering overall design, function, and other key items that are often overlooked. The Concrete Network offers suggestions for deck layout, best locations on large and small properties, and other design tips.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- As Memorial Day approaches, many homeowners will be spending time outdoors, and perhaps wishing to cool off in their own pool. When the time comes to install that new pool, often more thought is given to the type of features a homeowner wants installed, than on how the location of the pool will affect group dynamics and the overall aesthetics of a pool’s design. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive resource online for residential concrete information, offers these tips for choosing the ideal pool location.

“Think of the entire pool area as a total swimming environment, with the pool as the focal point,” says Jim Peterson, president of The Concrete Network. “Also, the pool deck complements the pool itself and considerations should be given to its size and shape.” For example, provide more ample deck space in a certain area to encourage people to congregate in that particular area. And allow enough room for people to pull out chairs from a table or set drinks and reading material next to a lounge chair.

In addition, while it may seem most "natural" to have a deck layout in which people have the house at their backs, this is not always desirable. A home with a striking, well-landscaped rear façade may well have that as its most aesthetic view, as opposed to a backyard fence and view of a neighbor’s home environment.

A pool close to the house is convenient and easy to watch over, but it may be very noisy for occupants of the house when there is a group of children playing and splashing in it. On a large property the pool and deck can be constructed well away from the house as a separate identity. It is better to use a freeform style design, possibly with a more natural set of finishes to complement the exterior landscaping for a pool set away from the home.

On a smaller property, the pool may have to be located close to or adjoining the house itself. This makes it more a part of the home’s architecture, and may have to have more formal lines (i.e. a rectangular or oval shape) in order to fit in with the typical home’s design. In this case, the pool deck should be designed to match or complement the color and materials found on the home’s exterior, as opposed to those of the natural surroundings. Look at the types of material used for garden edges, back of the house paths & any adjacent driveways. Choose a deck finish, such as colored concrete, stamped or stained concrete that either blends in with these, or is totally contrasting.

The Concrete Network offers more tips on pool deck orientation, layout, coping, materials, along with a complete pool deck photo gallery. Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of QC Construction Products. Attached photos courtesy of SuperKrete Products, and Creative Concrete USA Inc.

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Clubfurniture.com Enhances Collection with New Line of Fabric Accent Chairs

Leading online furniture retailer offers 12 new styles with 12 unique prints and stripes.

Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- Clubfurniture.com, (www.clubfurniture.com) a leading online retailer of high-quality, handcrafted, North Carolina-manufactured furniture and accessories, announced today that it has added fabric accent chairs to its diverse collection of fine furnishings. The accent chairs are available in 12 styles with a selection of 12 unique fabric patterns and two leg-color options.

“We are consistently striving to bolster our collection based on the needs and tastes of our customers,” said, Darrin M. King, president of Clubfurniture.com. “Our new line of fabric accent chairs continue our tradition of offering high-quality, handcrafted furniture that can be customized by match our customers’ current furnishings and enhance the beauty of their homes.”

Clubfurniture.com’s Fabric Accent Chairs are hand-crafted in the US, and feature select kiln-dried hardwood frames and a "No-Sag" sinuous spring system. The chairs include a full frame, spring and cushion warranty, along with a 20-day, in-home trial.

Clubfurniture.com’s Fabric Accent Chair Styles

• Gabrielle
• Jane
• Mia
• Macy
• Lola
• Abby
• Caroline
• Lexi
• Allison
• Celia
• Hailey
• Serena

About Clubfurniture.com
Founded by brothers Darrin and Jeff King in 1998, clubfurniture.com is a leading retailer of Internet and catalog home furnishings. Clubfurniture.com offers leather, fabric and slipcover upholstered furniture and accessories that are handcrafted by skilled artisans, who have hundreds of years of combined experience in creating truly exceptional pieces. Each piece is built to order and shipped directly from our North-Carolina manufacturers.

Clubfurniture.com and its products have been featured by numerous leading media, including NBC’s “The Apprentice,” Fine Living Network’s “Catalog This!,” Inc., Entrepreneur, New York Spaces and AliBarone.com.

For more information go to www.clubfurniture.com.

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Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Completes Liquidation of Medical Equipment & Supplies

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, completed the liquidation of various medical equipment and supplies for a private client.

South Plainfield, NJ (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- Dallas Contracting Co, Inc. was tasked with the liquidation of various medical supplies and equipment for a private client that recently acquired another practice and wanted to consolidate. Dallas Contracting took the project on a consignment basis with a negotiated fee for selling the equipment and supplies. The medical equipment and supplies included:

. Boxes of latex gloves, gauze, drapes, tape
· Numerous speculum in various sizes
· Various splints, supports, wraps and braces for arms and legs
· Schioetz Tonometer
· PneumoCheck Spirometry Machine
· Earscan Pure Tone Audiometer
· Advanced Medical Products MicroSystems Holter Monitor Recorder
· Pentax Sigmoid scope FS34P, Serial #A81541 w/ Pentax Light Source LH-150P
· Shuco-Vac Aspirator (to be used with sigmoid scope) Model #5711-130

Dallas Contracting was able to sell all of the equipment and supplies and thus was able to return a significant value back to the client.

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, Building 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 http://www.dallascontracting.com/index.php?mod=ForSale and http://www.dallascontracting.com/EBAYusedequipment.html

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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International GPS Security Firm Receives Endorsement by the Alberta Construction Association

Safefreight Technology Ltd., an international GPS security and AVL technology firm, has received an exclusive endorsement from the the Alberta Construction Association for its mobile security solutions.

Edmonton, AB, CANADA (PRWEB) May 26, 2006 -- Safefreight Technology announced today that its asset management and security solutions have been given an exclusive endorsement by the Alberta Construction Association (ACA). This endorsement provides ACA members with an opportunity to take advantage of innovative and cost-effective mobile intelligence that will improve their ability to secure, monitor, and manage their mobile heavy duty equipment.

Safefreight Technology specializes in optimizing security and mobile asset management. Through the use of GPS tracking software, diagnostic sensors, real-time wireless communications and Internet software applications, Safefreight’s SmartFleet™ System allows complete remote security monitoring of mobile and transportable assets. From any web-enabled device, a client can command, control and locate fleet assets, review historical reports and monitor real-time asset location, condition, and security status.

“Gaining the endorsement of the Alberta Construction Association is especially significant. It proves that our solutions can provide a much more efficient means of maximizing equipment productivity for those in the construction industry.” said Curtis Serna, Chief Executive Officer of Safefreight Technology.

The Alberta Construction Association leads Alberta’s construction industry through government advocacy, industry practices, and promotion of careers in construction. The ACA has nearly 1300 industry leaders belonging to the association, as well as additional construction industry and trade associations belonging as associate members. Acting on behalf of its members, the Local Construction Associations of Alberta, the ACA works to strengthen industry partnerships and promote the construction industry at the provincial level. The ACA also responds to national issues through its membership in the Canadian Construction Association.

“Among the benefits we foresee in endorsing Safefreight is that their solutions will improve asset visibility, safety, performance, and security. Not only will the benefits affect our members directly, but supporting Safefreight will also help us to promote safer work environments and efficient business practices in the construction industry as a whole.” said Ken Gibson, Executive Director of the ACA.

About Safefreight
Founded in 1998, Safefreight Technology is a developer and provider of security-enhanced fleet management technology. Through its SmartFleet™ System, Safefreight provides full vehicle security and visibility through proprietary security technology, 24/7 GPS fleet tracking and monitoring, control capabilities, and wireless diagnostic sensors. This system offers a perimeter of security that mitigates threats by providing complete situational awareness of vehicles and other mobile assets along with command and control capabilities. As experts in homeland logistics and security transportation, Safefreight Technology can help to meet your business and security objectives. For more information, please visit www.safefreight.com.

About Alberta Construction Association
Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, the Alberta Construction Association has achieved a number of accomplishments related to the construction industry. Through government advocacy, the ACA has established a joint industry/government committee to assist planning. The ACA has also developed and operated a number of business tools to promote uniform standards of bidding and contractual practices, and to improve industry productivity and competition. For more information, please visit http://aca.acnet.ca.

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Professional Equipment Launches a New Line of Safety Products

Professional Equipment adds safety products to its line, emphasizingthe importance of protective gear in hazardous workplaces.

Hauppauge, NY (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- Recognizing that safety products are as necessary to industries as good employees and top-quality tools and equipment, Professional Equipment now offers an extensive line of personal protective equipment (PPE), expanding its wide selection of products for inspection, electrical, HVAC, engineering, municipal, and building professionals.

Because different jobs require different kinds of protection, Professional Equipment features all types of safety supplies, including protective clothing, safety glasses and goggles, work gloves, back support belts, fall protection, hard hats, hearing protection, knee and elbow pads, rain wear, reflective vests, face shields, respirators, two-way radios, and much more, by trusted brands such as 3M, Kimberly-Clark, North Safety, Carhartt, Kleenguard, Motorola, and several others.

“The proper equipment can dramatically reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Our safety products address the need for outstanding comfort, durability, and value”, commented Roland Kravats, Director of E-Commerce for Professional Equipment.

These new safety products are a logical addition the company’s product portfolio, which is dedicated to providing professional and industrial staff with the tools and equipment they need to make their jobs easier and safer. Professional Equipment’s seasoned experts and knowledgeable staff work continuously to expand this selection, making it the single source for tools and testing equipment for professional, industrial, and consumer use.

“In selecting personal protective equipment, it is important to carefully consider the different hazards in the workplace. We are confident that our new line of products and equipment will provide superior protection in an array of hazardous conditions, enabling employees to safely get the job done”, added Kravats.

About Professional Equipment
Professional Equipment has been serving the equipment needs of the facility maintenance, inspection, and construction industries worldwide since 1987. In addition to a thriving e-commerce website, the Professional Equipment catalog gives professionals the opportunity to browse its most popular items each month. For more information, please visit Professional Equipment.

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Buyers Agents: Why Bother?

When buying real estate, finding the right Buyers Agent is as important as finding the right house.

Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- If you plan to buy a home without representation of an Exclusive Buyers Agent, you risk losing thousands of dollars and hours of time. In 2005, according to NAR research, 64 percent of home buyers worked with a Buyers Agent and 84 percent of them indicated they would use that agent again. These numbers reflect a growing demand for exclusive representation and reinforce the importance of seeking such representation when buying a home.

An Exclusive Buyers Agent represents only home buyers, and never home sellers, in all real estate transactions. When you call a phone number off a yard sign or email an agent whose listing you found online, you risk working with a Realtor whose job is to represent the seller’s interest rather than yours. The listing agent will work to ensure a home seller receives the best price, terms and conditions for his or her home. Because of this, you need someone on your side to ensure that you receive the best possible price, terms and conditions. The listing agent can not do both!

Additionally, most home buyers are unaware that using an Exclusive Buyers Agent will not cost anything. The Buyers Agent receives a share of the sales commission built into the list price. Furthermore, using an Exclusive Buyers Agent can save you thousands of dollars. Failure to discover defects in a property or to realize that a property is overpriced can be an expensive mistake.

"If the seller of a home you plan to buy refuses to fix a water-damaged door frame seven days before closing, would you know what to do?" asks Buyers Agent Eric Boneske who focuses on Wilmington NC real estate. "An Exclusive Buyers Agent will negotiate on your behalf and provide you with advice when selecting a property and determining the offering price."

By now you should understand the importance of using an Exclusive Buyers Agent. Your next question may be how to select one. Below are 16 questions to ask an Exclusive Buyers Agent before committing to him or her.

1. Will you show me all the homes on the market that meet my needs, including For Sale By Owner properties?
2. Will you guarantee that any information I give you will be kept confidential?
3. Will you guarantee me your undivided loyalty?
4. Can you explain when and why your relationship with me might change to "dual agency?"
5. Will you guarantee me that you will not be representing any seller at any time while you are working for me?
6. Will you point out all the negative aspects of each property as well as the positive aspects so I will be fully informed when making my decision?
7. Do you have any agreements with Sellers that might limit your ability to tell me everything you know about the Seller and their reasons for selling?
8. Will you provide information on comparable sales and help me formulate an offering price and negotiating strategy?
9. Do you have a list of lenders, home inspectors, insurance agents and other professionals that you recommend?
10. Do you ever list homes for sale? (If they say "yes", they are not an Exclusive Buyers Agent)
11. Specifically, how will you protect my interests, and why should I hire you rather than another agent?
12. Will you act in a Fiduciary capacity and owe all fiduciary duties to me?
13. Do you spend 100% of your time assisting Buyers?
14. Can you guarantee me 100% loyalty 100% of the time?
15. Will you put all of that in writing?

For more information about exclusive buyer representation or for help locating an Exclusive Buyers Agent anywhere in the world, please contact The Fine Coastal Living Team at 877-839-6906.

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The Garden Theatre Shines Bright Again

Willow Glen landmark gets an Art Deco makeover and restores its animated marquee to its former glory.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- When James “Bud” Lima and his father A.J. proudly swung open the doors to their shiny new cinematic palace on June 22, 1949, it instantly became a landmark in downtown Willow Glen. The theater's marquee announced a double feature of Humphrey Bogart's film Knock on Any Door and the Walt Disney movie So Dear to My Heart.

Sadly, The Garden Theater closed its doors in 1989 to moviegoers and in the 1990’s the interior was reconfigured into a retail mall and office building. It has changed hands a few times over the years, and on September 1, 2005, a new owner stepped forward. SDS NexGen Partners is a closely held real estate firm including managing partners, Shirlee DiNapoli Schiro and son Michael Mulcahy, as well as siblings Brian and Tim Mulcahy, Erin Stein and Paula Keane. The partners went right to work on a renovation plan.

After 10 years in disrepair, the Marquee on the Garden Theater will burn bright once again. Held together literally with wire hangars and bubblegum, Arrow Sign Company was hired to restore it to prior glory, including some exciting new animation. The rest of the building has also been renovated inside and out under the supervision of owner Michael Mulcahy, architect Maia Gendreau of MBA Architects, and Devcon Construction. The work includes a brightly colored Art Deco exterior, new signage, stylized tile floor, and lighting throughout. Two new tenants will join the roster this month, Starbucks and Bella James, a women’s boutique.

“My family has been in Willow Glen for four generations, and I can remember going to the Garden Theater as a child with my big brothers and sisters” says Michael Mulcahy, “and our family is very proud to be investing in our community by renovating this important building so it can better serve the Willow Glen business district”.

The Grand Re-Opening & Marquee Lighting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, 2006, 7:30-9:00 pm in the Garden Theater, located at 1165 Lincoln Avenue, San Jose. The Marquee Lighting ceremony will be held at 8:45 pm and will feature San Jose City Councilmember Ken Yeager and a blessing of the building by Rev. Peter Pabst, President of Sacred Heart Nativity School. All are welcome for a dessert and ice cream reception including a display of historic photos and videos of Wlllow Glen. For more information call 408-280-0435.

Pictures are available for publication
See link for Marquee Lighting Animation
http://www.maniacidea.com/webdocs/fast_GardenTheater.avi.

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The Hampshire Companies Acquires 185,140 Square Foot Warehouse and Distribution Building in Franklin Township, NJ

The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1 billion, announced today the acquisition of a 185,140 square foot warehouse and distribution facility located in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. The acquisition of One Wiley Drive was made on behalf of Hampshire Partners Fund VI, Hampshire’s institutional real estate investment fund. The single-story building is leased on an absolute net basis to John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a NYSE-listed global publisher of print and electronic products.

Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1 billion, announced today the acquisition of a 185,140 square foot warehouse and distribution facility located in Franklin Township, Somerset County, New Jersey. The acquisition was made on behalf of Hampshire Partners Fund VI, Hampshire’s institutional real estate investment fund.

The One Wiley Drive property consists of a single-story building situated on approximately 24.8 acres with easy access to Interstates 287, 95 and 78, as well as to Routes 22, 18 and 1. The property features 25’ clear ceiling heights and is located in a core warehousing section within the dynamic Somerset submarket. The facility is leased on an absolute net basis to John Wiley & Sons, Inc., a NYSE-listed global publisher of print and electronic products.

“One Wiley Drive provides Hampshire Partners Fund VI with a quality, well-located facility that is currently 100% occupied by an exceptional credit worthy tenant in an active industrial market,” said Norman A. Feinstein, Executive Vice President of The Hampshire Companies. “Additionally, the potential for expansion within the 24.8-acre parcel makes this a very attractive property with tremendous upside value-add potential for Hampshire Partners Fund VI.”

Jeffrey Dunne and Jeffrey Oram of the CB Richard Ellis’ New York Tri-State Investment Team collaborated with Mindy Lissner of CBRE’s East Brunswick, NJ office to represent both The Hampshire Companies as well as the seller, a commingled pension trust fund, in this transaction.

The Hampshire Companies continues to actively seek superior industrial, office and retail properties in desirable locations throughout its targeted markets for its Fund VI portfolio. “This acquisition is representative of the type of acquisition that fits well within our Fund VI investment objectives, and should deliver a substantial return for our investors,” noted Feinstein.

Hampshire Partners Fund VI is committed to delivering superior, above-market returns to its investors through the acquisition, repositioning and operation of quality investment properties. The emphasis of investment for this value-add fund is on industrial, retail and suburban office property located in the growth corridors of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment fund manager based in Morristown, New Jersey. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments in order to consistently outperform the market. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies and its funds is available online at www.hampshireco.com.

Media contact: John Lonsdorf, R&J Public Relations

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Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. Recruits James Skelton as President & CEO for Eurodesign Cabinets

Joseph J. McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of James Skelton as President & CEO of Eurodesign Cabinets. Mr. Skelton will be at Eurodesign’s headquarters in Chino, California.

Sarasota, FL (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- Joseph J. McElmeel, Chairman and CEO of Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., is pleased to announce the successful recruitment of James Skelton as President & CEO of Eurodesign Cabinets http://www.eurodesigncabinets.com . Prior to joining Eurodesign Cabinets, Skelton held principal positions with JAS Financial Services, M-Wave, and Finova Mayo Holdings. He earned an MBA in Finance and Economics from Cornell University. Mr. Skelton will be at Eurodesign’s headquarters in Chino, California.

Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. developed the National Account Program, a strategic partnership, for companies such as Eurodesign Cabinets to assist them in becoming proactive in their human resource capital recruiting needs. McElmeel, a proponent of Jim Collins book “Good to Great,” said, “Companies like Eurodesign, realize the importance of ‘getting the right people on the bus’.” Founded in 1982, Eurodesign Cabinets, located in Chino, CA is the industry leader in Southern California in the manufacturing of semi-custom frameless kitchen cabinets. Eurodesign employees more than 200 full time craftsmen and utilize a state of the art 212,000 square foot manufacturing facility. The one goal of Eurodesign Cabinets is to consistently meet and raise the standards of exceptional cabinetry. “Eurodesign, Crafters of cabinets. Interpreters of dreams.”

About Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc., a retained Executive Search Firm, specializes in the recruitment of Executive Management Professionals within the Building Materials, Kitchen and Bath Industries. Established in 1980, Brooke Chase Associates, Inc. has offices in Chicago, Charlotte, New York City, San Rafael, Los Angeles, and its corporate headquarters in Sarasota, FL.

For additional information, please contact:
Joseph McElmeel, Chairman and CEO
Brooke Chase Associates, Inc.
http://www.brookechase.com
1543 Second Street, Suite 201
Sarasota, FL 34236
877-374-0039

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First Class Properties, Los Gatos, CA Chosen to Market Rare New Luxury Beachfront Community, Monterey Shores, in Monterey, CA -- Minutes to Pebble Beach

First Class Properties, a Los Gatos, CA boutique real estate brokerage, has been chosen to market Monterey Shores. Monterey Shores is located in the city of Monterey walking distance by beach to Fisherman's Wharf. There will be 14 uniquely designed single family homes. The custom pavered road is in and the first two homes are being framed now. This project is said to be the only one of its kind and took over 20 years for government approvals due to its coveted coastal and beachfront location.

(PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- First Class Properties chosen to market Monterey Shores: An opportunity for rare beachfront luxury homes now under construction on Del Monte Beach in the city of Monterey CA. These unique beachfront estates are situated just minutes from Pebble Beach and walking distance along the beach to Fisherman’s Wharf.

An endangered butterfly preserve was also designed into this one of a kind coastal community Over 20 years of meticulous planning focused on protecting this rare coastal location’s environment has resulted in the perfect balance of luxury oceanfront living for the most discriminating buyer and protection of the rare national treasure it is situated beside, The Monterey Bay. Visit this distinctive property on line at www.MontereyShoresOnline.com and learn more about First Class properties at www.FirstClassProp.com

When asked about her involvement in the project, Susan Pignataro, Managing Broker and Founder, First Class Properties stated, “We are thrilled and honored to be chosen to represent this exclusive community of luxury beach homes. We have been especially pleased to work with Builder/Developer, Carol Frederick, as her vision for this coastal project and attention to detail is simply unparalleled. Supporting our clients both builder and buyers beyond sales and marketing services, with marketing, architectural and design inputs is a distinguishing service of First Class Properties. It has been particularly gratifying to see a vision for this beachfront community come to life.

Carol Frederick was chosen from over 40 of her peers to purchase, design and build out this beachfront community. The representative who chose her indicated that, “I saw that Carol is a hands-on builder with a vision and a passion to make this community a beautiful part of Monterey coastal living.” The thoughtful designs and landscape reflect the discriminating builder’s commitment to preserving the coastal environment, while complimenting this spectacular location. Each of the 14 homes here will be uniquely designed and built by Carol and her team to compliment the natural beauty of the Monterey Bay, including a beautiful area designed for the endangered Smith’s Blue Butterfly, courtesy of Carol’s creativity and love of nature.

Site tours, reservations and deposits are now being scheduled. Construction is expected to take anywhere from 9-14 months from point of contract. Close of escrow occurring at the completion of the beach home means that buyers have time to save for the remainder of their down payment after placing their deposit and signing a contract. Complete land and luxury home packages are starting at $1.6 Million for the 3 homes that are just steps to the beach with 11 homes located on a beachfront cul-de-sac offering expansive beach and ocean views starting at $4.2 Million.

Susan Pignataro said, “We have found through market research and testing that people who purchase in this community are highly successful and knowledgeable buyers who understand that beachfront property is simply not being produced anymore, is one of the highest appreciating types of property and rarely permitted for development where it does exist.”

We found that these buyers have been longing for not just any beachfront property. They want the location to have close proximity to public and private airports, cultural centers, golf, award winning restaurants and shopping but they require that it is also away from the hustle and bustle of tourist traffic and a home that can remain in their family for generations to come; They may even purchase the home together with other family members or close friends.

Monterey Shores answers these demands with proximity to Championship Golf Courses of Monterey and Pebble Beach, the access to the Arts, restaurants and shopping of San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Monterey and Carmel. Plus, the community is within a short drive of 3 private aviation centers and the Monterey Peninsula Airport.

First Class Properties, Inc. is a boutique real estate office that provides customized services to their clients by utilizing the best targeted market research and technology tools available. “Our affiliation with the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing, the Wall Street Journal, the National Association of Realtors and their World Properties affiliation connects us to a strong referral network that results in a win-win for both the Realtors and clients with whom we work.”

First Class Properties provides buying and selling assistance to residential home sellers and buyers and commercial clients in the entire Bay Area as well as to select builders and developers.

According to Pignataro, “We do not want to be the largest firm, but to be the best firm where our clients insist that not only they use our services but that their valued family and friends do the same. Personalized and dedicated one-on-one consultation, research and technology are what we provide to each of our valued clients, their families and friends.”

More details about the luxury new beachfront community, Monterey Shores, can be found on the Pre-Construction website www.MontereyShoresOnline.com.

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Home Improvement Company Offers Chance to Win "Summer Door Makeover"

Interior Door Replacement Company Plays off Participation in ABC-TV's Extreme Makeover

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- Celebrating its fame after participating in ABC-TV's popular "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition", The Interior Door Replacement Company (IDRC) of Anaheim is offering area consumers the opportunity to win a "Summer Door Makeover" worth $2,500.

Starting June 5, 2006 and running through July 30, customers can register online at www.interiordoor.com or in the IDRC showroom located at 1121 Hawk Circle in Anaheim to become eligible to win an interior door makeover worth $2,500. The giveaway was inspired after the popular reality television program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition enlisted California-based franchisor IDRC for door replacement, saying the company’s services matched criteria for the show’s tight weekly production schedule and selective tastes in contemporary design.

"Homeowners don't always realize the dramatic improvement that new interior doors have on the appearance and value of their home," said Craig Hostert, franchise owner of the Anaheim IDRC. "Replacing flat, outdated doors with designer raised-panel molded doors adds beauty and class to a home. Summer is an ideal time to finally make that change to improve your surroundings."

IDRC of Anaheim is part of the largest company of its kind in the United States, providing customers with a complete "one-stop" service specializing in the replacement of uninspiring flat doors with designer raised-panel molded doors.

Before IDRC opened in Anaheim this past April, area homeowners wanting new interior doors were limited to hiring general contractors or purchasing them from a large home improvement store, which generally make a mess of a home, are in the customer's home for days, sometimes weeks, and are quite expensive. IDRC's hassle-free installation system allows the production teams to perform most work off-site, eliminating messes and keeping the process simple and non-disruptive for homeowners. In all, IDRC spends only two hours in the customer’s home, from start-to-finish. This reduced overhead is passed along to customers, making the improvement affordable.

About Interior Door Replacement Company
Founded in 1997 and based in Mountain View, CA, Interior Door Replacement Company (www.interiordoor.com) is the largest company of its kind in the United States. IDRC provides customers with a complete 'one-stop' service specializing in the replacement of uninspiring flat doors with designer raised-panel molded doors. Currently with 17 locations in four states, IDRC has territories available for franchise expansion in California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Nevada. The company projects to open 200 locations in the next 10 years nationwide. For more information, visit www.idrcfranchising.com or call 1-866-315-IDRC.

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Survey Finds Home Ownership is Key to Americans’ Financial Security - Low-Income Families Remain Left Out

Thrivent Financial’s alliance with Habitat of Greater Los Angeles will help a local family achieve the American Dream.

(PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- There’s no place like home—at least when it comes to financial security. Nine in 10 American adults say that home ownership contributes either a great deal to their sense of financial security (63 percent) or moderately so (27 percent), according to a survey by Thrivent Financial, a financial services membership organization. Just nine percent of Americans reported that home ownership contributes “hardly at all” to people’s financial security. The Pacific Southwest Regional Financial Office of Thrivent Financial is working with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to build a home in Los Angeles in 2006 through the Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity program.

“A safe, affordable home remains the foundation for most Americans’ financial goals and dreams,” said Mark Andrews, executive director of Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, a $105 million alliance to build homes with low-income families. “Unfortunately, many American families simply are not able to obtain this critical asset. Some 13 million households pay more than 50 percent of their income for housing, well above federal guidelines of 30 percent of gross income.”
The survey found that home ownership becomes increasingly important to people’s financial security as their incomes rise. While 56 percent of those with household incomes of less than $25,000 said home ownership contributes a great deal to one’s sense of financial security, 69 percent of those with incomes of $75,000 or more agreed.

Similarly, the higher a person’s education level, the more critical home ownership becomes to his or her financial peace of mind. Fifty-eight percent of respondents who have never attended college said home ownership contributes a great deal to their financial security. This compares to 65 percent of those who attended college, and to 72 percent of those with post-graduate degrees.

“Regardless of age, income, marital status, education or employment status, the majority of Americans say home ownership plays a critical role in their financial well-being,” said Brad Hewitt, senior vice president of volunteer programs with Thrivent Financial. “Home ownership remains the embodiment of the American dream for most people, and this is why Thrivent Financial is eager to partner with more low-income families to achieve this goal.”

Thrivent Financial recently took action to help this dream become reality for hundreds of American families. The organization committed $105 million and approximately five million volunteer hours over the next four years to help Habitat for Humanity International increase its capacity to build more homes through Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity programs. The programs promote donations, volunteerism, neighborhood development and house-building trips by Thrivent Financial’s nearly 3 million members. In 2006, the organization will build up to 312 homes with Habitat in the United States and scores more in other countries.

As a membership organization, Thrivent Financial creates, manages and funds outreach programs that support congregations, schools, nonprofits and individuals in need. The organization’s members annually participate in thousands of community service activities through the organization’s 1,364 chapters (local volunteer groups). These chapters are led by member-elected boards that provide strategic direction, leadership planning and administration to support congregational and community volunteerism at the local level. In 2005, Thrivent Financial members conducted more than 96,400 chapter activities and gave 21.4 million volunteer hours in Thrivent Financial-sponsored events.

Telephone Interviews were conducted for Thrivent Financial by Synovate TeleNation Research, Chicago, Ill., between Dec. 2-4, 2005, among a nationwide sample of 1,000 U.S. adults aged 18 and older. The margin of error for questions posed to all 1,000 respondents is +/- 3 percent.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles serves 112 cities and unincorporated areas in Los Angeles County including 70 communities within the City of Los Angeles. Habitat Partner Families earn 25 to 50 percent of area median income. For Los Angeles County, that translates to as little as $13,750 / year for a family of four. Partner families must also meet the following requirements: demonstrated need for adequate shelter; ability to pay back a zero-interest loan; and willingness to partner with HFH GLA to invest 500 sweat equity hours into building their home. www.habitatla.org.

About Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is a Fortune 500 financial services membership organization helping nearly 3 million members achieve their financial goals and give back to their communities. Thrivent Financial and its subsidiaries offer a broad range of financial products and services including life insurance, annuities, mutual funds, disability income insurance, bank products and more. As a not-for-profit organization, Thrivent Financial sponsors national outreach programs and activities that support congregations, schools, charitable organizations and needy individuals. For more information, visit www.thrivent.com.

Securities are offered through Thrivent Investment Management Inc., 625 Fourth Ave. South, Minneapolis, MN 55415-1665, 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) a wholly owned subsidiary of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Member NASD. Member SIPC.

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Connecticut – NewWave Tek Announces Latest Release for TekTradesman Management Systems

NewWave Technologies, a leader in Software Solutions for the Professional and Service Community, announced today TekTradesman latest release.

Oxford, CT (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 -- NewWave Technologies, a leader in Software Solutions for the Professional and Service Community, announced today TekTradesman latest release.

NewWave’s updated version of TekTradesman includes dynamic new Employee Scheduling & Reporting functions. Designed by Engineers, Commercial Builders and Contractors, TekTradesman allow companies to manage specific areas of a project. TekTradesman also provides a full Invoicing System and full Integration with QuickBooks and Microsoft’s Office Software line. Additionally the latest version of TekTradesman includes a direct link to Microsoft’s MapPoint for location-based services such as maps, site directions and asset allocation.

"Our Engineering related clients provided the direction and task list for our latest version of TekTradesman noted Ms. Annie Hathway, Vice President of NewWave Tek. “TekTradesman provides complete Project Management, which results in greater cost savings, and more efficient asset management for Engineers, Builders, Contractors and Sub-Contractors. We developed the system to be easy-to-use and maintain. Thus far, the feedback is excellent and we look forward to expanding our Engineering and Contractors Client base throughout the year.”

About NewWave Technology
Based in Oxford, Connecticut, NewWave Technologies specializes in business intelligence systems for Engineers, Commercial Builders and Contractors. In addition, NewWave Technologies services Law Firms throughout Connecticut. NewWave provides systems assessments, networking fulfillment, full system support, custom programming and on-site implementation and training. To learn more about NewWave Systems and Service please visit www.newwavetek.com.

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U.S. Sealant and Adhesives Market Growing to $8.4 Billion by 2010

Driven by an upbeat U.S. economy; growth in end-user industries, including construction, packaging, and aircraft manufacturing; increasing production efficiency; and introductions of new product applications, market research publisher Specialists in Business Information (SBI), a division of MarketResearch.com, estimates that the market for sealants and adhesives will grow from $7.9 billion in 2005 to nearly $8.4 billion in 2010.

New York (PRWEB) May 25, 2006 — Driven by an upbeat U.S. economy; growth in end-user industries, including construction, packaging, and aircraft manufacturing; increasing production efficiency; and introductions of new product applications, market research publisher Specialists in Business Information (SBI), a division of MarketResearch.com, estimates that the market for sealants and adhesives will grow from $7.9 billion in 2005 to nearly $8.4 billion in 2010.

According to Adhesives and Sealants in the U.S. the overall adhesives market in 2005 grew by 2.1% to reach $5.6 billion in shipments, bolstered in part by strong growth in the hot melt, epoxy, and vinyl tape adhesives sectors. During the same period, sealants faired slightly better in terms of growth, realizing a 3.1% lift over 2004 for a total of $2.2 billion in shipments. Structural sealants, mainly used in the construction and transportation industries, have shown the most promise due to their high performance in many applications. During the period between 2001 and 2005, structural sealants grew at an impressive four-year CAGR of 27%, increasing in market share by a whopping 140% during the same period.

“While the market drivers have become stronger over the last year, manufacturers have also stepped up to the plate by innovating new products that can suit a broader range of applications, such as dressing and wound care, lens materials for LED applications, and adhesives for lead-free soldering operations, ” notes Cara Morrison, Associate Editor of SBI. “By continuously improving product technology and re-working methods of manufacturing and production, this industry has managed to continuously assuage forces—such as rising oil and raw material prices—that over the years could have easily crippled it.”

Containing comprehensive data on U.S. shipments, imports and exports, end-use markets, and the competitive environment, Adhesives and Sealants in the U.S. identifies key issues, regulations 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.sbireports.com/product/display.asp?productid=1209589. It is also available at MarketResearch.com.

About Specialists in Business Information
Specialists in Business Information (SBI), a division of MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the industrial, construction, materials, and consumer goods markets. For more information visit http://www.sbireports.com, or contact Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014.

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Free Catalog of Decorative Concrete Ideas for the Home

The Concrete Network offers a free catalog, Concrete Hardscapes, available to download at its website www.ConcreteNetwork.com. The 24-page catalog includes full color photos of entryways, driveways, pool decks, patios, and interior floors. It also profiles 10 decorative concrete contractors across the U.S. who provide insight on decorative concrete trends and popular applications.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) March 24, 2006 – The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for residential concrete information on the web, offers a free downloadable catalog for homeowners, designers, and builders looking for ideas for decorative concrete applications. Filled with 24 pages of full color photos, Concrete Hardscapes profiles 10 decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S., with spectacular photos of their work. Each contractor shares information on the latest design trends, most popular colors, patterns, and styles requested within their respective regions.

“To say there has been an explosion in decorative concrete is quite the understatement! Homeowners are hiring decorative concrete specialists to color, stain, score, stamp, overlay, or otherwise decorate the pool decks, entries, driveways, and walkways around their homes. This catalog provides ideas for all the amazing techniques for beautifying concrete,” said Jim Peterson, president of The Concrete Network.

Amcon, Inc., located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, has seen a large increase in pool-related projects. “Many homeowners not only want a pool, but a total package - a back yard retreat in which they can escape and relax at the end of the day and on weekends.”

Using decorative concrete as part of a home’s overall design is also happening in the Staples, Minnesota area. “We have been doing large decorative driveways, 2,000 to 5,000 square feet, lakeside patios and wrap around porches. This is in keeping with the rustic and log homes found in the lake areas,” according to Mike Verlennich of Verlennich Masonry and Concrete.

Decorative contractors can also spruce up existing concrete. Concrete Art, located in Carlsbad, California, turns boring gray concrete into surfaces with innovative designs and vibrant colors. “We enhance existing surfaces so homeowners don’t have to go through the arduous process of replacing concrete,” says company president Jeffrey Grieve.

Bill Guthro of Distinctive Concrete points out that stamped concrete, for instance, is also very cost effective. “Stamped concrete is usually about one-third less than the price of installing natural materials,” according to Guthro.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of Amcon, Inc. Attached photos courtesy of Concrete Art, and Distinctive Concrete of New England.

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XWebServices, Inc. Releases Online 1003 SOA Solution

XWebServices, Inc. officially releases its Online 1003 SOA Solution – custom built XML SOAP Web Services based online 1003 software for any Mortgage Broker / Loan Officer website.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- XWebServices, Inc. announced today the official release of its Online 1003 SOA Solution. Looking to add online Mortgage Loan Applications (Form 1003) to your Mortgage Broker / Loan Officer website? Why settle for yesterday's technology?

By leveraging the XML/SOAP based XWeb1003 Web Service (http://www.xwebservices.com/Web_Services/XWeb1003/), we will add an online version of the Uniform Residential Mortgage Loan Application (Form 1003) to any website for $499!

A DEMO of the SOA Solution can be found at:
http://application.xwebservices.com

SOA Solution Details:

- Custom built pages to mirror your existing website's look and feel:

:: Public modules ::
- Type of Mortgage and Terms of Loan
- Property Information and Purpose of Loan
- Borrower / Co-Borrower Information
- Employment Information
- Monthly Income and Combined Housing Expense Information
- Assets and Liabilities
- Details of Transaction
- Declarations
- Information for Government Monitoring Purposes

:: Password protected modules ::
- Application Queue / List
- Application Details
- Data Export

- Short Application / Pre-Qual also included
- Exports to Fannie Mae 3.2 format - data can be imported into any Loan Origination Software (LOS) such as Calyx Point or Ellie Mae Encompass
- Hosted and Managed:
-- Web environment
-- Database
-- Nightly Backup

Price: $499

***Note: Subscription to the XWeb1003 Web Service is not included in the solution price. More information on subscription options can be found at http://www.xwebservices.com/Web_Services/XWeb1003/pricing.aspx.

About XWebServices, Inc.
XWebServices, Inc. is a California Corporation based in Simi Valley, California. Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture primarily in the Financial, Insurance, HealthCare and Real Estate / Mortgage Banking fields, a U.S. based team of SOA Architects and Consultants focusing on Enterprise SOA, planning and design, an offshore Software Development team based in Romania and partnerships with industry leaders such as Above All Software (Composite Applications) and Forum Systems (SOA / Web Services Security) have positioned XWebServices, Inc. as a SOA Consulting, SOA Services, SOA Solutions and Web Services Provider leader.

Visit our SOA Portal - SOAHub.com, a portal dedicated to the advancement of Service Oriented Architecture, featuring Enterprise Architecture guides, white papers, tutorials and case studies, Consulting Services, a Web Services Directory, Directories of SOA Services / Service Providers and SOA Solutions / Solution Providers, News, an Online Forum (Message Boards) and a Jobs / Employment Opportunities directory.

http://www.xwebservices.com
http://www.soahub.com

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Women Across The U.S. Build Careers In Construction

Women in Construction gather for networking and educational opportunities.

(PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- Plans are underway for the National Association of Women in Construction’s (NAWIC) 51st Annual Meeting and Convention, September 6-9, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Kansas City, Mo.

The convention will consist of networking, educational events and awards. Registration is available to both members and nonmembers. Last year, more than 700 women from the United States and five different countries were represented. Nonmembers interested in attending Convention may contact Shelly Reeves.

The Kansas City, Mo. Chapter will share its latest “Career Days” project with attendees. The “If I Had A Hammer” Program was created by Perry Wilson, a carpenter turned educator. By using real-world applications, third through ninth grade students learn about the language of math. The highlight of the program is the building of the “Hammer House,” a real 8’x11’ house that students build in about two hours using real power tools, hammers and safety goggles.

NAWIC will host a “Red Hot & Blues” Welcome Party on Wednesday, Sept. 6. It will be an evening of food and fun, with Kansas City barbecue and live entertainment by the KC All Stars.

Thursday, Sept. 7, during the Annual Meeting, keynote speaker Stedman Graham will inspire and encourage attendees with his “You Can Make it Happen: Nine Steps to Success.” Graham, a businessman, educator and author, helps corporations and organizations establish a position in the marketplace by integrating business growth, people and community relationships.

Join us Saturday evening for the 12th Annual Crystal Vision Awards Gala. The Crystal Vision Awards recognize individuals with vision who help promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. We will honor the achievements of Dale McCormick, director of Maine State Housing, and Tari Rivera, founder and president of Regency Construction Services, Inc. These two women have paved the way for women in the construction industry.

Sponsors are extremely important in making this event a success, and their products or services are showcased in the NAWIC Marketplace. We thank last years’ sponsors for their support of women in the construction industry:

Principal, Centex Construction, Kaiser Permanente,
Maxwell, Pardee Homes, Paxton/Patterson,
United Rentals, Verizon, Weyerhaeuser Homes

Founded in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1955, NAWIC is an international Association serving approximately 5,500 members in nearly 200 chapters in the United States. NAWIC is proud to celebrate more than fifty years of service. For sponsorship information, contact Dede Hughes, EVP at (817) 877-5551. NAWIC’s Core Purpose is “To enhance the success of women in the construction industry.”

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Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. and Dynea Sign Formal Strategic Co-Marketing Agreement

Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the world leader in field-portable spectrometers, and Dynea Oy, one of the world's leading providers of industrial adhesive systems, are proud to announce the signing of a formal world-wide co-marketing agreement to bring Near-infrared (NIR) analysis capabilities to the wood panel market.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- Analytical Spectral Devices, Inc. (ASD), the world leader in field-portable spectrometers, and Dynea Oy, one of the world's leading providers of industrial adhesive systems, are proud to announce the signing of a formal world-wide co-marketing agreement to bring Near-infrared (NIR) analysis capabilities to the wood panel market. For this application, ASD will use its unique capabilities in an integrated on-line solution, combined with patented Dynea technology to bring process improvement and savings to the producers of wood-based composite materials.

This unique technology provides a platform for real-time measurement of the concentration of resin, wax, and moisture in the manufacturing process. NIR is a non-destructive analysis technique which allows manufacturers to collect data without altering existing manufacturing procedures. “By better control of these parameters, our customers are better positioned to reduce waste and down-grades, resulting in substantial cost savings,” says Dr. Rob Schmidt, Dynea’s Senior Vice President of Market Applications.

“We are excited about our partnership with Dynea,” says Dr. Brian Curtiss, Chief Technology Officer at ASD. “This is a perfect application for our technology, and we look forward to great success.”

About Dynea
Dynea is a global provider of superior adhesion and surfacing solutions. In 2005, Dynea had annual sales of EUR 1.2 billion. Dynea has 52 production units in 26 countries in Europe, the Americas and the Asia Pacific region and employs some 3,000 persons. For more information, please contact Rob Schmidt, Senior Vice President Market Applications, North America, Mississauga, Canada, tel. +1-905-712-0900; or visit www.dynea.com.

About ASD
Founded in 1990, Analytical Spectral Devices manufactures cost-effective, precision, transportable and field-portable, laboratory-quality Vis/NIR spectrometers, spectroradiometers, spectrophotometers and corresponding software and accessories. Originally designed for the demanding remote sensing and mineral exploration markets, ASD’s instruments perform well in a range of environmental conditions, in and outside the laboratory, and currently have process and quality control applications in agriculture, biomass, chemical and petroleum, cosmetics and beauty products, dietary supplements and natural products, explosives, food and beverage, light measurement, production mining and mineralogy, pharmaceutical, and wood, paper and commercial forestry product industries world-wide. For more information, please contact Amanda Griffin, Analytical Spectral Devices, 5335 Sterling Dr., Suite A, Boulder, CO, 80301; 303/444-6522, 303/444-6825 (fax); www.asdi.com.

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Expert Publishes New NIMBY Report

The Slevin Report is a new monthly publication that examines and exposes a NIMBY industry mobilizing countless citizens, producing thousands of headlines and costing corporations billions of dollars every year. Land use professionals such as planners, engineers, lawyers, builders, communicators, and developers, must abandon the idea that ignorance is bliss and begin to adopt better practices to survive in the NIMBY nation.

Tallahassee, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- The Slevin Report is a new monthly publication that examines and exposes a NIMBY industry mobilizing countless citizens, producing thousands of headlines and costing corporations billions of dollars every year. Land use professionals such as planners, engineers, lawyers, builders, communicators, and developers, must abandon the idea that ignorance is bliss and begin to adopt better practices to survive in the NIMBY nation.

“The good news is land use professionals can do more in the community to build public goodwill. The bad news is many do not have the desire, knowledge or know-how,” said Patrick Slevin, editor-in-chief of The Slevin Report. “The Slevin Report is the first publication dedicated to educating land use professionals about NIMBYism, while offering knowledge on how-to gain a home field advantage in their own backyards.”

The Slevin Report features a wide array of articles, case studies, and tips, as well as forums for exchanging information such as “Ask an Expert”. Features contained in the June 2006 edition:

• Surviving in a NIMBY Nation
• Florida Hometown Demockery: Playing the NIMBY Card
• NIMBY of the Month: Ted Kennedy
• NIMBY Tips: What’s the Political Landscape?
• For the People: Citizen Participation Plans
• Art of NIMBY: Keep Your Enemies Close

According to Slevin, NIMBYists operate with no budget, no office space, no public relations consultant, no media training, and no experts. And yet, NIMBYists account for billions of dollars in losses every year due to negative publicity, project delays, expensive concessions, lawsuits, and political rejection.

“NIMBY has become part of the public lexicon, developing its own vocabulary:

NIMBY (Not-In-My-Back-Yard)
BANANA (Build-Absolutely-Nothing-Anywhere-Near-Anyone)
LULU (Locally-Undesirable-Land-Use)
CAVE (Citizens-Against-Virtually-Everything)
NOTE (Not-Over-There-Either)

“It’s not so much the sophistication of the NIMBY industry, but more the absence of best practices on behalf of land use professionals,” he said. “Subscribers will not only learn best practices to help them thrive, but also to survive in the NIMBY Nation.”

MEDIA NOTE: Patrick Slevin is available for interviews – call 850.906.9888. Members of the media get a free subscription. Simply fill out the subscription form on page 6, see attached newsletter, and write “Media” in the discount code line and fax it.

The Slevin Report is presented by The Slevin Group, Inc.. Patrick Slevin is a nationally recognized, award winning public relations expert who specializes in NIMBYism. Mr. Slevin, a former mayor of Safety Harbor, Florida, is founder and CEO of the Slevin Group, a full-service public relations consulting firm headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida – www.SlevinGroup.com.

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Fox Run at Orchard Park Begins Construction on 53-Acre Lifecare Community

Western New York’s newest senior Lifecare community will open in the Fall of 2007.

Orchard Park, NY (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- Fox Run at Orchard Park (www.foxrunorchardpark.com), a Lifecare Retirement Community dedicated to providing active seniors the freedom to enjoy a full array of lifestyle enhancements, announced today that construction has begun on its 53-acre site located at the southeast corner of Route 20-A and California Road. Fox Run, the latest of only a handful of Lifecare communities in all of New York state, expects construction to be completed by the Fall of 2007.

LP Ciminelli, Inc. will be handling the construction of the community, which will offer 150 independent apartments, 30 independent cottages, 51 enriched apartments and 50 skilled-nursing units.

Fox Run will have 45,000 square feet of community space that will include; a great room with fireplace and hearth; a fitness center with indoor swimming pool and spa; a café; a pub offering billiards and a card room; an event center; a library with a computer center, fine dining; lounges and gathering areas; a gift shop; a hair salon and barber; a private dining room for entertaining; a workshop for woodworking, lapidary and metal crafts; a greenhouse and on-site postal and banking services.

“We are excited to begin construction on a community that will offer local seniors the finest Lifecare, location and lifestyle in all of Western New York,” said Christina M. Abt, director of Marketing for Fox Run at Orchard Park. “As we move towards the grand opening, we look forward to continuing our active role in the community and accepting deposits on the limited apartments that are still available.”

To be recognized as a Lifecare Community, Fox Run has met very strict, financially-sound and highly-regulated criteria established by the New York State Department of Health. As a result, once residents submit the Fox Run entrance fee, they are guaranteed on-site healthcare services, for as long as they need, with no additional fees.

The construction of Fox Run will have an estimated $78 million impact on Erie County, and result in the creation of almost 150 jobs. Once the Lifecare community opens its doors, it will have a projected $26.5 million impact on Erie County annually and create 250 new jobs in the area.

About Fox Run at Orchard Park
Fox Run at Orchard Park is sponsored by the United Church Home Society; a Western New York based organization founded in 1877, devoted to residential senior citizen living and care.

When constructed, Fox Run will be located on 52 tranquil Orchard Park acres set at the southeast corner of Route 20-A and California Road. The site will offer housing options consisting of one and two bedroom apartments as well as patio homes. Additionally, the Fox Run Community will offer its senior residents a variety of on site amenities including a health center, indoor pool, workshop, gift shop, banking facilities and a variety of restaurants. For more information on Fox Run visit www.foxrunorchardpark.com or call 662-5001.

All company or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Studies Show Reflective Insulation in Commercial Roofing Systems Offers Energy Savings

A radiant barrier from Fi-Foil in both air conditioned and ambient temperature buildings can provide significant energy effieiency and lower utility costs by reflecting away the heat of the sun.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- A radiant barrier from Fi-Foil in both air conditioned and ambient temperature buildings can provide significant high thermal and moisture control performance as well as reductions in duct losses, according to studies by the Florida Solar Energy Center.

Fi-Foil's Radiant Shield XT eliminates the high infiltration of heat from the sun into the building envelope, which is common in poorly insulated commercial, industrial and agricultural roofs. Once installed, the radiant barrier will not permit the roof's heat to radiate into the building materials below. Reflective insulation used as a metal roof radiant barrier, for example, reflects up to 97% of radiant heat transfer.

A metal roof radiant barrier application includes: draped over ducting with ¾ inch air space. The perforated version allows vapor transmission/ASTM E-96 Water Vapor Presence Perforated = 17.0.

Heat reflecting membranes installed in a metal building for poultry, for example, have been shown to generate more than a 20 percent yield of livestock vs. non-insulated metal roof buildings.

In food storage building applications, the Radiant Shield XT keeps warehouses free of moisture, maintains indoor air quality and assists in the reduction of the ambient air temperature. Radiant barriers also can delay absorption of afternoon heating from the sun into a building until the evening hours, saving on energy costs from utilities that assess a premium for energy consumed during periods of peak energy demand.

The Radiant Shield XT in commercial roofing systems provide buildings that are more comfortable places to work, more energy efficient and can help reduce emissions that contribute to global warming because smaller air conditioning units are needed for cooling.

A radiant barrier layer of insulation can be installed over the existing insulation, avoiding costly removal of building materials. Commercial contractors report that Fi-Foil products are tough and tear resistant keeping wastage to a minimum as well as being simple to install in and around the roof purloins and other obstacles.

The results of installing Fi-Foil's Radiant Shield XT insulation is energy savings and improved comfort. The product is ideal for projects involving "green" building or sustainable design, since a reduction in operating costs can be easily measured.

For more information on metal construction using Fi-Foil's line of products, call 800-448-3401 or visit our Web site at www.fifoil.com.

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Fabric Hurricane Protection Panels Shield Against Debris and Window Damage

Hurricane Protection Specialists are helping the people of Florida to become better protected against hurricane and severe storms. With innovative hurricane protection storm panels and storm shutters, the fabric material stops pressure, wind blown debris, hail damage, hurricane damage, and hurricane debris.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 24, 2006 -- The time for harsh winds, heavy rains and hurricanes are coming around the corner, running from June through November. Preparing for the season with dependable hurricane protection can help protect you against the storm.

Specializing in protection for windows and panels against hurricanes, Hurricane Protection Specialists carry a highly effective lightweight fabric alternative to steel or aluminum panels to protect against hurricane damage.

The Hurricane Protection Specialists want to make sure everyone is prepared and safely equipped with the right materials for their home by using hurricane window protection storm panels and storm shutters. These panels and shutters are great alternatives to plywood, and weigh less than aluminum panels. The panels and shutters are able to hold against pressure/vacuum that can lift a roof right off a home. They offer protection against this even when the window is damaged.

When tested, these Hurricane Storm Panels are strong enough to endure 15 consecutive hits with a 2x4, having a weight of 9 pounds! (Visit the website hurricane protectionspecialists.com to see a demonstration video). The hurricane storm panels protect from driving rain and permit diffused light. These hurricane protection storm panels are light weight and offer ease of application and storage. The panels offer a clear view of the outside by having the ability to be partially folded up or over, and be re-secured later.

Hurricane Protection Specialists is also introducing their new revolutionary product, Pull-Down Storm Shutters. These shutters are perfect for second story buildings, covering windows and doors against wind, rain, and storm-driven projectiles. Also, these shutters can be opened and closed from inside the room. The hurricane protection storm shutters are mildew and UV resistant and translucent enough to be used as a sunshade. These shutters require no tools, lifting, and no assembly and are very cost-effective.

Hurricane Protection Specialists are now offering a free structure estimate for those living in a thirty mile radius of Union Park, Florida. For more information, call Hurricane Protection Specialists at 407-568-3868, fill out an information request form online at www.hurricaneprotectionspecialists.com.

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May 23, 2006

Architecture for a Cleaner Earth - New Home Design Solves Housing Energy Crisis

A North Carolina company is expanding their building technique for homes that heat and cool themselves. Enertia®, energy-from-a-shift-in-time, and new advanced materials make self-sufficient homes practical and affordable.

Wake Forest, NC (PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- Homes in North Carolina have to cope with America’s most violent weather- hurricanes, tornadoes, and ice storms that knock out power for days and weeks. All that natural energy gave Wake Forest builder Michael Sykes an idea- a house that makes its own weather. Since the late 1980’s his company Enertia Building Systems, Inc. has been building homes that heat and cool themselves without fuel or electricity. Sensing a growing national problem with energy costs, housing costs, natural disasters, and dependence on foreign oil, Sykes is making his Enertia® homes available nationwide as affordable pre-cut numbered kits.

The earth stays warm in the minus 459 degree cold of space by its atmosphere and the thermal inertia of its huge mass. So every Enertia® house has a miniature atmosphere surrounding a massive structure that can store energy. Each house is designed not just for today, but for a hundred-years-out when energy will be costly or unavailable, and each house can adapt if and when the climate changes. The rooftop can produce all the power the home needs, and the greenhouse-atrium can produce enough food, year-round, for a family of four. Enertia® has built many homes that are self-sufficient, not even connected to the electric system. The technology is fully explained at www.EnergyWithoutOil.org

Not only is the energy needed to run a conventional house expensive, but so is the equipment. Heat pumps and furnaces cost money and have to be replaced every 10-15 years. So replacing equipment with good design saves initial cost, as well as running costs. But the big saver is the pre-cut numbered kit construction- labor costs go way down. “One of our clients in southern California built his Enertia® home for 25% of the local going total-cost square-foot rate,” says Sykes, inventor and President of the company. “While building green to reduce pollution is a noble cause, the real kicker that will save the planet is saving money. It’s expensive to foul the earth”

Once it was thought the home of the future would be plastic, but that thinking has changed with the shortage of petroleum. The current trend is to natural bio-based materials. Modern structures, like the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, are carbon fiber, so the skin of modern Enertia® homes are nature’s carbon fiber- wood in engineered glued layers for maximum strength. In the current trend for “Green” materials the Enertia® home is at the top- the kit materials are 100% renewable.

This huge carbon content is what really makes the Enertia® home stand out. “Do you know your carbon footprint?” says the BP television ad. By not needing fuel the home is close to a zero carbon footprint, but since the structure sequesters tons of carbon it makes the home better than ‘carbon neutral’- building one actually helps clean the planet. Sykes calculates “building and living in an Enertia® house is like taking 50 cars off the road.”

Enertia plans to appoint a Builder/Dealer in each of the 50 states, two or more in large states like California that have differing climate zones. “We are looking for builders with an environmental and futureproof thought process. Builders who want to put their clients into a home that will still be viable 20 years from now.” say Sykes who is designing a specific model home optimized for each state’s climate. “As we builders’ say-it is a ground floor opportunity.”

Enertia Building Systems, Inc. was formed in 1988 to design self-sufficient survival homes. Increased violent weather and energy shortages, as well as the attractive normal look, have made the homes of interest to everyone. Enertia has a manufacturing division in Youngsville, North Carolina and has shipped homes to 25 states. Complete information can be found on the company website at: www.enertia.com.

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Southern Nursery Association Forms Online Partnership With Green Industry Yellow Pages, Inc.

In an effort to maximize an online presence for its members, Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has formed a new marketing partnership with Internet publisher Green Industry Yellow Pages (GIYP).

Woodbine, MD (PRWEB) May 23, 2006 –- In an effort to maximize an online presence for its members, Southern Nursery Association (SNA) has formed a new marketing partnership with Internet publisher Green Industry Yellow Pages (GIYP).

GIYP and SNA have combined efforts to create an interactive online directory for SNA - The World’s Showcase of Horticulture®, scheduled for August 10-12 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta that will provide a year-long resource, marketing and relationship-building tool for trade show exhibitors and attendees.

Bridging the online gap, the interactive directory will serve as a plant, product and services reference guide and allow SNA exhibitors and attendees to connect and build relationships with one another before and after the show.

Attendees will be able to search year-round through exhibitor listings in order to find their intended plants, products and services. Similarly, exhibitors will be able to post their plants, products and services on the directory, providing the information to attendees before the show even takes place.

According to Danny Summers, SNA executive vice president, “The new service will greatly enhance search capabilities with expanded product categories.”

SNA has taken the online directory to the next level with its exclusive online marketing opportunities that allow exhibitors to promote their plants, products and services throughout the year.

“This increases the value of the show by enabling prospective buyers to search for products on our directory any time of the year,” says Summers.

The GIYP database of over 40,000 plants will enhance the SNA attendee’s experience when searching for specific plant cultivars that an exhibitor grows or distributes. In addition, the directory will include its own version of GIYP’s Virtual Plant Tag System, featuring more than 10,000 images and content from industry experts such as Dr. Michael Dirr and Dr. Allan Armitage.

Steve Cissel, GIYP’s CEO/Founder, states, “With the ever increasing GIYP network of media publishers, including Garden Design, Today’s Garden Center and joe gardener, we have only touched the surface of interactive marketing benefits for connecting SNA exhibitors with their customers.”

Established in 1899, SNA is a not-for-profit professional trade association representing the horticultural industry in the southern U.S. through educational, commercial and research opportunities.

Founded in 1999, GIYP is an interactive media publisher of searchable directories that make finding products, services and local retailers quick and easy for the both consumer and trade professionals.

For more information, visit www.sna.org or www.giypinc.com.

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iBwave and Red-M Partner to Create the Most Complete In-Building Design Tool on the Market

In-building design software integrates with prediction engine for maximum results.

Montreal, Canada, (PRWEB) May 23, 2006 -- iBwave, a worldwide provider of in-building wireless design software, and UK-based Red-M, an independent wireless network solution and services provider, announced today a strategic partnership to integrate the companies’ complementary flagship products. The partnership merges Red-M’s in-building prediction engine, Red-Predict with iBwave’s RF-vu software in a fall 2006 product release to create the most complete in-building wireless design tool on the market. The combined software will be the only vendor-neutral end-to-end solution for engineers to design, manage, maintain and accurately predict wireless in-building networks.

iBwave’s President, Mario Bouchard comments, “Our partnership with Red-M and their expertise in prediction solidifies our strategy to provide the in-building industry with the most comprehensive software tool for in-building design. Red-M is an established thought-leader through its prediction software in the in-building wireless marketplace. Its European headquarters tied with iBwave’s international presence, creates a worldwide reach to better service our combined customers.”

Red-M’s prediction capability added to the already feature-rich RF-vu software brings:
• Improved accuracy: using patented prediction technology (MbPTM)
• Simplified data entry using standard measurement tools: no need to guess wall properties
• Wide range of applications: 2G, 3G, Wi-Fi, PMR and more
• Appropriate for: picocells, passive, active or hybrid distributed antenna systems
• Calculations in 3D and more

The result is one tool that optimizes design productivity and consistency to create a rapid Return on Investment (ROI).

Red-M’s patented, Measurement-based Prediction (MbP) technology was developed by Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Simon Saunders after many validated studies on wireless propagation behavior inside buildings. Red-Predict has embedded this technology and been proven in hundreds of challenging real-world deployments. Red-M’s CEO, David Richmond further states, "The partnership with iBwave demonstrates the true complementary nature of both companies’ offerings; prediction and planning simply go together. Red-M’s prediction capability embedded into iBwave’s RF-vu design and planning software bridges an in-building industry design divide with a complete solution.”

About iBwave
iBwave provides in-building wireless design solutions to wireless operators, equipment manufacturers and infrastructure integrators worldwide. Using RF-vu, iBwave’s fully integrated software and viewer, designers take in-building network designs beyond prediction to improve accuracy and standardize designs that are shared across the in-building community. www.ibwave.com.

About Red-M Group Ltd
Red-M designs, implements and manages wireless networks across the whole spectrum of commercially used radio frequencies. The company’s portfolio of services, delivered using a structured approach known as Total Airspace Management (TAM), is underpinned by unique software tools and specialist wireless knowledge. Red-M’s TAM approach has been applied for major enterprises, network operators and the public sector. The Red-M Group was created by the merger of Red-M (Communications) Ltd and CDS Ltd, founded in 1999 and 1995 respectively. Visit www.red-m.com.

For more information, please contact:
Mathis Lorion
iBwave Solutions, Inc.
(514) 397 0606 ext. 305

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Talking Rock Custom Prescott Area Homes, Phoenix Home & Garden Collaborate on 2007 Idea House

Development of custom home showcases state-of-the-art architecture, construction and interior design in Talking Rock private, gated community.

Prescott, AZ (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 22, 2006 -- “Good ideas are common - what's uncommon are people who'll work hard enough to bring them about,” says Ashleigh Brilliant.

What began as an idea has evolved into an elaborate collaboration amongst professionals in the home building industry, and will soon result in a 5,200square-foot ranch-style custom home at Prescott Arizona’s Talking Rock community. The Phoenix Home & Garden Idea House will feature only the finest design, craftsmanship, accessories and more to showcase the limitless capabilities in luxury home building.

Set on just over an acre of Prescott golf real estate in the Talking Rock development, the motivation behind the Phoenix Home & Garden Idea House is to spark imagination and boundless options in home construction, design and living.

Currently in the first phase of construction, the Idea House will be completed in spring 2007. Built with attention to every detail by professionals from across Arizona, the interior components of the three separate buildings that make up the compound include reclaimed wood floors, intimate flowing open spaces, uniquely designed ceilings and fireplaces and more. The exterior will consist of fieldstone accents, wood siding and metal roofs. An overall feeling of indoor/outdoor living will capitalize on the pristine views of Talking Rock and its championship golf course, incorporating wraparound verandas, large windows and doors to perfectly frame the mountainous scenery of the surrounding Prescott land.

“For more than 25 years, Phoenix Home & Garden has been on the cutting edge of Southwestern living, serving as a strong guide for the Southwest home,” said Bill Phalen, CEO, Phoenix Home & Garden. “The Idea House evolved as a result of our goal to serve as a constant inspiration for our readers. We are proud to be a part of Talking Rock, which also strives to inspire and has been recognized for its excellence in high-country living,” Phalen said.

The progress of the Phoenix Home & Garden Idea House will be featured in the magazine and on the publication’s website, Prescott Arizona housing community.

“Our collaboration with Phoenix Home & Garden is a very natural fit,” said Craig Krumwiede, president of Harvard Investments, which is developing Talking Rock. “Ingenuity, passion, perfection and sensitivity are at the core of everything we do at Talking Rock. We believe the Idea House is emblematic of our core values and we’re looking forward to experiencing the end result of a grand idea.”

Offering the best of both worlds, Talking Rock is located in a peaceful, rural setting and yet is just minutes from Prescott Arizona, where homeowners have access to shopping, dining, entertainment and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. It is a 3,600-acre private Prescott area custom home community with a casual western lifestyle and the amenities of an exclusive country club. Its Jay Morrish-designed 7,350-yard championship golf course intertwines through more than 1,000 acres of preserved Prescott land, presenting residents with the spaciousness of Arizona’s high country. Talking Rock offers spacious custom homesites, as well as Ranch Cottages, Ranch Homes and custom homes designed in an authentic ranch style and built by Prescott custom home builders.

Talking Rock is a development of Harvard Investments, a Scottsdale, Arizona based real estate development company respected for its high quality, residential projects throughout the Southwest. Harvard designed and developed communities are found in Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas, Texas; and in Phoenix, Sedona, and Tucson, Arizona.

Harvard’s Canadian parent, the Hill Companies, is a privately held diversified company involved in real estate development, oil and gas production and distribution, broadcasting, surety bonding, and life insurance. The Hill Companies celebrated its 100th year of continuous family ownership and operation in February, 2003.

More information on Talking Rock and Harvard Investments, Inc. can be found at www.talkingrockranch.com.

Phoenix Home & Garden is an ABC-audited publication with an average paid monthly circulation of 85,602. The magazine is part of Cities West Publishing Inc., a Phoenix-based company that also publishes PHOENIX magazine, the PHOENIX magazine Medical Directory and the Phoenix Home & Garden Resource Directory.

Media Contact:
Zenobia Mertel
Olson Communications, Inc.
(602) 595-6992

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Torcon Completes Relocation of Corporate Offices to Red Bank, NJ

Torcon, Inc., one of the largest construction management firms in the country, has completed the relocation of its World Headquarters and corporate offices to Red Bank, New Jersey. The firm had been headquartered in Westfield, New Jersey for over 40 years. The move was made to accommodate steady growth the company continues to experience in its core practice areas of corporate, institutional and pharmaceutical construction.

Red Bank, NJ (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- Torcon, Inc., one of the largest construction management firms in the country, has completed the relocation of its World Headquarters and corporate offices to Red Bank, New Jersey. The firm, which had been headquartered in Westfield, New Jersey for over 40 years, will now operate from a modern, state-of-the-art facility just off of the Garden State Parkway at Exit 109. The move was made to accommodate steady growth the company continues to experience in its core practice areas of corporate, institutional and pharmaceutical construction.

“We are extremely pleased to call Red Bank our new corporate home,” noted Benedict Torcivia, Jr., Co-President of Torcon. “As our continuing growth necessitated that we take a strategic look at our operational and office space needs, we quickly came to the conclusion that the Red Bank area offered a location that is not only central to our operations, but more importantly, provided the quality of life that our executives and employees would appreciate.”

Said Torcon Co-President Joseph A. Torcivia, “In addition to our traditional strength throughout New Jersey, our firm’s business growth is continuing rapidly in the Philadelphia area and in the Puerto Rico markets. This move represents an opportunity to consolidate our headquarters and central operations staff in a location that will better enable us to support that growth, while achieving a number of significant operational efficiencies for our company and our clients.”
Designed by the Princeton-based architectural firm ikon.5, Torcon’s new world headquarters is located in their recently-acquired three-story office building on Newman Springs Road in Red Bank. The architect’s most significant design goal was to achieve an overall corporate image that aligns with the reality of what Torcon is today – one of the premier construction management firms in the country.

The interior of the office is organized around an open, naturally-lit central elevator lobby gallery. Private offices, with all-glass fronts, line the building’s perimeter, passing daylight and outdoor views into the building’s interior circulation loop and open office environment. Red accent walls highlight the circulation loop that culminates at the entry lobby where a combination of simple forms and stark materials create an elegant and sophisticated approach to the space. Just beyond the entry lobby is the executive suite for the company’s senior management, with offices and fully-equipped state-of-the-art conference rooms.

Torcon is now located at 328 Newman Springs Road, in Red Bank, NJ. The firm’s main telephone number is now (732) 704-9800.

Torcon is a privately-held construction firm headquartered in Red Bank, NJ, with full-service operations offices in Philadelphia, PA and Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. Torcon provides construction management and general contracting services to leading corporations and private institutions. Founded in 1965, Torcon is one of the most active construction management firms in the Mid-Atlantic states, as well as one of Puerto Rico’s leading pharmaceutical construction specialists, having completed more than $4 billion of aggregate construction work over the past decade. Torcon is ranked among the nation’s 30 largest at-risk CMs according to Engineering News-Record, the industry’s leading publication.

For more information on Torcon, Inc., visit their website at www.torcon.com.

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Washington Construction News Website Launched with Free Services

New service offers resources and insights for construction industry in national capital area

Washington (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- A new website, http://www.washingtonconstructionnews.com, serving the construction industry in metropolitan Washington, D.C. is providing a collection of free services and resources.

The site features daily news updates, events listings, links to construction bidding and information services, and access to a free employment site, with free listings for employers and a no-charge resume placement service for prospective employees, says publisher Mark Buckshon.

“Our objective is to provide current information and resources for the construction industry in the national capital area, including Washington, D.C. and suburbs in Maryland and Northern Virginia, he said.

Buckshon says the site welcomes news releases and announcements from businesses and organizations interested in reaching the Washington, D.C. area. It also includes extensive archives from the printed editions of Washington Construction News.

“There is no charge for the site’s services,” Buckshon said. Advertisers wishing to promote their business to the Washington, D.C. industry will find our banner advertising either on a pay-per-click or pay per impression basis is competitively priced.

Further information about http://www.washingtonconstructionnews.com is available from Buckshon at 888-432-3555 ext 224.

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ASE Systems Saves Boatyard Over $400,000 Using Little-Known, Air-Caster Technology

In February 2005, Kvichak Marine in Seattle Washington needed to move a 130-ton sea-going catamaran built for the military’s “Special Operations” forces out of its manufacturing facility. With ASE Systems’ heavy-load-moving solution using the “Fluid Film Technology” Air Caster Load Module System, Kvichak Marine was able to transport the vessel despite issues of tight clearance and budget constraints.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- Using the power of compressed air, workers at Kvichak Marine moved a 130-ton catamaran more than 100 yards out of their manufacturing facility and lined it up for its journey to the harbor. The catamaran’s builders began searching for an alternate load-moving technology when they encountered problems with clearance in the boat manufacturing facility: The catamaran had less then ten feet of space on either side. When ASE Systems presented their solution involving a series of air casters, air jacks, and smooth non-porous overlays (mats placed under the air casters to allow them to move over rough surfaces), Kvichak knew they had found the answer to their problem. Not only did the air-caster system work within their space limitations, the system cost $400,000 less than the proposed crane system.

ASE Systems, who proposed the catamaran-moving solution, is a materials handling equipment company that provides, among other things, a little-known product, the air caster load module system. In layman’s terms, air casters work like a hovercraft, using the power of low-pressure air to float a heavy load from one place to another. Inflatable torus bags attached to a load bearing aluminum extrusion are inserted under the load and then inflated. When the bags are full and the pressure inside the air caster becomes greater than the weight on top of it, air begins to escape from the bottom of the bag, creating a frictionless cushion of air. This cushion of air, about the thickness of a business card, develops between the floor and the load and allows the load to be “floated” to its destination.

“The technology is incredibly practical, affordable, and flexible,” says Al Spencer, vice president of ASE Systems. “The only reason most manufacturers don’t take advantage of air-caster systems, is that only about 5 percent of the population is even aware they exist.”

Air casters offer several advantages over traditional load-moving solutions. With air casters, loads are not constrained by the paths defined by overhead cranes or conveyor rollers and rails. Workers can push the load in any direction with incredible ease – just one pound of force will move a 1,000-pound load set on air casters. That means one man can move a Ford Taurus with less pressure than it takes to push an elevator button. Air casters are also low maintenance and completely removable; so there is no need to install an expensive permanent transport or conveyance system. They also don’t damage or mark floors. In fact, they protect floors by encouraging an even load distribution.

“Their applications are endless,” says Dale Spencer of ASE Systems, “Take progressive assembly lines for example. If you need to move a heavy assembly off the production line, and it weighs a couple of tons or many times that, it can be a costly problem if your conveyance system does not allow for omni-directional control like air casters do. With air casters, though, you can move the piece anywhere in the facility in just a few minutes. That means almost no downtime.”

ASE Systems also provides work station cranes for high cycle pick and place requirements; specialty wheels and casters designed to roll with low friction, last longer than traditional wheels and casters, and require virtually no maintenance; various lift assist devices; and vacuum lifters for repetitive lifting and motion activities. They specialize in load-moving and manipulating systems which increase worker productivity, reduce injury rates, and decrease material handling and labor costs. The company was founded more than 18 years ago by Al Spencer and his partners, and Al is still the primary contact for ASE Systems’ clients. To learn more about air casters or to discuss your particular load handling application, call 800-245-2163 or visit www.asesystems.com.

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1st Equity Group Secures Three Asian Investors, Who Have Capitalized the Small Minority Owned Company with a $100,000 Operational Loan

1st Equity Group is a private investigation, property inspection reporting and financial housing development company. Working on multiple issues facing non-profits, private farm land developers, underserved minority groups in credit- lending.

Indianapolis, Indiana (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- 1st Equity Group has landed three major company firsts in their targeted housing development and lending market...

What's first, this group is the first custom real estate development services company in Hamilton County, Indiana, to be wholly owned and operated minority company. Their first two principle investors are from Mainland, China who invested $100,000.00 dollars for operational capital . The news is; this represents the quantity of monies which small minority companies are often denied, especially from local government, banking and venture capitalist, and other professional real estate agencies support groups. Their primary Developer is a property finance and lending analyst who happens to be a tri-racial American Minority, another first in Hamilton County, Indiana.

But this market is so hot for general home building, a new developer can't do what everyone else is doing, because time and land is decreasing, and prices are on the rise. So, when the dominate builders manage the majority of housing in any area, custom building niches often occur and manifest new ideas and customer opportunities. This company is linking cultural markets, and teaming up for greater niche market penetration.

Secondly, this develop group is seeking to serve a cultural niche. Their strategy is to offer Chinese Dialects from company owners to real estate Chinese home buyers, and international Asian property entrepreneurs from abroad. These clients maybe local too and are seeking custom home construction, income producing property portfolios, general lending housing finance, finance credit management, and quality control inspection services that can be verbally reported in Mandarin and Cantonese common languages, and custom.

Thirdly, they have placed their private Headquarters in Noblesville, Indiana, the first minority owned office in the recently renovated multi-million dollar office center at the Model Building Project closely located only 15 minutes from Zionsville, Lawrence, and Fishers, Hamilton County hot home markets.

1st Equity's' new office center was specifically designed by the company so to offer an exclusive office setting with the hopes to better service private homeowners, property investors, and professional clientele. The company is designed to work with minority professionals, culturally sensitive executives that are savvy enough to want their cash inputs placed back into their own minority communities sectors. So you will not find, waiting in a line, or client interruptions, or the standard, “is anyone helping you, pitch” while a client waits to spends $300,000 to $1,000,000.00 dollars on a custom home or building project. This is Hamilton County's first private minority sector development group.

Hamilton County and the surrounding small cities are where the largest and most respected property developers are bid-fighting for as little as 5 acres of land to build in one of the most successful new housing markets in Indiana, USA.

Entrepreneur developers who hold land, or who are farmers, have shown appreciation to Mr. Dawson, a Future Farmer of America member. He is one who especially appreciates their minority farmers status and who will seek to protect their land equity positions, so they can produce their individual wealth, rather than surrending it to the next dominating land Developer.

1st Equity Development & Finance, llc, has decided on an Organization Supervisor; meet, Terry L. Dawson, who has been uniquely qualified to offer a mix bag of services that operationally tie together to produce property acquisition, lending credit analysis and construction quality control methods. Mr. Dawson works on each project as a Financial Housing Analyst, trained by “The National Development Council and the Mortgage Bankers Association of American” He was the founder of Madison County, Indiana's first Minority Community Development Corporation, the Anderson West-side, CDC.

He brings organizational project certification, knowledge, skills and abilities to the necessary lending and residential development analyst task required to produce small home communities. But from the perspective of 25 years of lending built-out experience. He states, “its the process stupid, that must qualify the quality, if you truly want diversity, rather than division, you have to be civilized enough to build it!"

Certified since July 1989 by the American Institute of Consumer Credit, and also Eldorado's Business College in the practice of Junior Cost Accounting, he uses, Consumer Budget-Loan Accounting, and additional state licenses as a Home Inspector, operates a Private Detective Agency. He combines his natural analyst skills with a graduate degree from Indiana/Purdue University, Richmond, Indiana to keep the company going. "I do one job at a time," he claims.

His growing relationships with the Chinese Culture maybe “the bridge for economic diversity” which is seldom crossed in the conservative Midwest regions. Fishers, and Noblesville, Indiana are relatively wealthy small cities, but growing communities; thus without government maturity in leadership areas like this historically stampede on the less-viable minority owned companies and individuals.

For example, Terry sharply points out, that most small Indiana Communities have little concern and perspective regarding minority housing affairs, that is why its a state government affair, he states, “ the process of building our office nearly took us out of business, because our local Development & Planning Agencies policies are so antiquated, they held our company captive for a commercial unpaved parking lot -that was someone else's responsibility, before we could open our office to clients.” ““So whom is first, parking pavement or promoting the rare minority business?”” Man Ho Lam, a company investor, states with a devilish smile, “they don't discriminate when it comes in handy.”

Terry L. Dawson, office operates out of the Model Mill Building in Noblesville, Indiana. A company he formerly operated during 1989 to 1997 from Anderson to Carmel, Indiana. Another specialty of this company is to offer lower than expected prices in key home life credit-loan services areas, and on a flat consultant basis to fund the company between development projects: They offer in addition to rural and suburban property development the following credit and loan services:

Credit Score Repair & Arbitration
Annual Credit Budget Reports
Financial Housing Project Analyst
Loan and Lending Consolidation
New Purchase Money Mortgages
Property Home Inspection
Home Infrared Thermal Image Analysis
Land Contract - Cash Note Purchases
Multi-Unit Construction & Acquisition
SFD Custom Development(24 units or Less)
Private Detective Domestic Investigation
Thermal Multi-Unit Inspection Reports
Minority Economic Diversity CDC Support
Special Needs- Disability Bldg & Inspections
Resident Custom Tile-Marble Restoration

1st Equity goal is to place quality analysis tools and credit budget lending methods in the hands of clients as real estate owners, or land develop entrepreneurs more affordable and efficiently. These clients do not have the training, the computer software reporting tools and presentation skills necessary to meet housing and banking development standards. So we fill t his expertise and cultural gap in economic housing diversity. 1st Equity can compete and serve in this area, and technology helps us serve more people, more often, but with a central strategy to protect the "Equity Position" of our clients land, credit, loans, and the home.

1st Equity Group will create understandable lending, and credit budget management repairs and move the client into homeownership, and future personal investment property when they are so willing.

Our services are designed to reach a diverse group of clients, so to gap the bridge of economic challenges in housing, credit, and the entrepreneur housing spirit. We are going to leverage the most unexpected clients, and then leverage their capacities around quality housing, so they may gain additional income, stability in knowledge, and most importantly, personal equity to build a better future.

We believe, from ones personal “1st Equity” position, comes the stability of wealth and happiness. We are one the few companies that have taken clients from credit budget repair to then becoming homeowners, then to income producing property holders, smartly, affordable and safely. Anybody can build a million dollar house, we build people and structure, so to better serve all of the community. It looks like it will take a minority company to build minority objectives.

For more general information please visit: http://www.afirstequitygroup.com[PRWeb Press Release Newswire]

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Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. Increases Insurance Limits To Meet Larger Project Requirements

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, has obtained higher insurance limits to meet the requirements for larger projects.

South Plainfield, New Jersey (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- Dallas Contracting Co., Inc. (Dallas) recently increased their excess/umbrella liability by $2,000,000 to bring their total excess/umbrella liability coverage to $4,000,000. This coverage compliments Dallas’s other insurance coverages of General Liability (General Aggregate $2,000,000, $1,000,000 each occurrence), Auto ($1,000,000), Workers Compensation, and Professional and Pollution. Dallas decided to increase their insurance coverages to meet Client requirements on several large demolition, concrete crushing and salvage projects that they have recently been awarded.

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, Building 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 http://www.dallascontracting.com/index.php?mod=ForSale and http://www.dallascontracting.com/EBAYusedequipment.html

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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Fortune 500’s using BrickImaging Inc. to Transform Masonry’s Curb Appeal

High-quality masonry staining company BrickImaging Inc is enhancing the aesthetic appeal for companies around the Country including: Lowe’s Home Improvement™, Abercrombie and Fitch™, and Wal-Mart™. Using a customized process to precisely match existing masonry colors, BrickImaging can completely transform a buildings aesthetic appeal or match a new addition to its existing counterpart.

Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) May 22, 2006 -- High-quality masonry staining company BrickImaging Inc is enhancing the aesthetic appeal for companies around the Country including: Lowe’s Home Improvement™, Abercrombie and Fitch™, and Wal-Mart™. Using a customized process to precisely match existing masonry colors, BrickImaging can completely transform a buildings aesthetic appeal or match a new addition to its existing counterpart.

Painting has never been a true solution for discolored masonry as it promotes chipping, fading, peeling and an extensive maintenance program requiring reapplication every 3 years. However, according to Steve Homolka, Vice President of BrickImaging Inc., “the Stayntech™ process allows us to change any color masonry to any color our clients desire while maintaining the natural appearance of masonry.” Even the most complex color patterns may be replicated and applied to blend in, undetectable to the human eye.

Commercial building owners, business owners, architects, and masons alike are now able to transform exterior building appeal to match other buildings, enhance company image, avoid expensive replacement costs, and improve marketability for building re-sale. With a 25-year warranty based on real time results and preliminary accelerated testing, BrickImaging clients can rest assured that their newly transformed buildings will stand the test of time. “Our first staining project that was completed over 29 years ago looks as good today as the day we stained it”, says Bob Homolka, Founder and CEO of BrickImaging Inc.

Technical Director for the Rocky Mountain Masonry Institute supports BrickImaging stating, “We at the RMMI are happy to recommend your masonry staining services to clients with a color matching problem in brick, block, mortar, or concrete… we have recommended your work many times in the past with excellent results; we will continue to tell people about your service”.

BrickImaging currently travels Nationwide to meet the demand for its transformations. Other services available include: graffiti removal, sealer application, and a unique aging process that was developed for Abercrombie’s new Ruehl 925 stores.

BrickImaging’s founder and CEO, Bob Homolka, developed the Stayntech process, which has been utilized by BrickImaging over the past 29 years. Homolka was the owner of a successful painting business in Northern Colorado for 30 years. Mr. Homolka’s experience and passion for architectural coatings has pioneered this innovative new avenue within the world of masonry. The success of BrickImaging combined with his continued efforts to develop exciting applications has garnered the attention of clients Nationwide. Homolka and BrickImaging will be showcased in an upcoming segment of Alexander Haig’s World Business Review, airing on CNBC and Bravo networks this spring.

For information: http://www.brickimaging.com
Contact:
Steve Homolka
Phone: 970.493.0333
1631 E Lincoln Ave
Fort Collins, CO 80524
http://www.brickimaging.com

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New Paradigm in Supportive Housing to Break Ground on May 23rd in Downtown Brooklyn

Community Leaders, Developers and Neigbors say 'Yes in My Back Yard' to Design Driven, Innovative Supportive Residence by Renowned Polshek Partnership Architects

Brooklyn, NY (PRWEB) May 21, 2006 -- The Actors’ Fund of America, Common Ground Community, Hamlin Ventures LLC and Time Equities, Inc. and prominent local officials and community leaders will break ground on Schermerhorn House, a mixed income, 217-unit supportive residence in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn for at-risk, low and middle income members of the entertainment industry.

When:
Tuesday, May 23
11:30 am

Where:
160 Schermerhorn Street
Between Hoyt Street and Smith Street
Boerum Hill, Brooklyn

Who:
Speakers and invited guests include Brooklyn borough president Marty Markowitz; New York City Housing Development Corporation president Emily Youssouf; NYC Housing Development Corporation deputy commissioner Rafael Cestero; Common Ground president Rosanne Haggerty; The Actors’ Fund of America executive director Joe Benincasa; Hamlin Ventures president Abby Hamlin; Time Equities, Inc. chairman Francis Greenburger.

Plans for Schermerhorn House stem from a pioneering partnership between non-profit organizations, government agencies and real estate developers. The highly innovative residence will serve as a model for supportive housing across the country and establishes a ‘green’ design standard for affordable housing development throughout New York City.

Schermerhorn House is being developed by Common Ground Community, the leading innovator in the effort to end homelessness, in conjunction with The Actors' Fund of America.

Groundbreaking for Schermerhorn House marks the beginning of phase two of the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Urban Renewal Site, a two acre site being developed by Hamlin Ventures and Time Equities. The first phase of the project, 14 Townhouses, is the first major group of ground-up townhouses built in New York City since the 1920s. Nearing completion, 14 Townhouses was awarded the New York Chapter of the AIA Housing Design Award 2005 and the MIPIM Future Project Citation of Distinction.

The land for Schermerhorn House was donated by Hamlin Ventures and Time Equities who doubled the city mandate of 100 mixed income units to 217 supported units.

About Hamlin Ventures
Hamlin Ventures, LLC, a real estate development company and creative studio that focuses on select, design driven, projects ranging from townhouses, lofts and hotels to conceptualizing new ideas about cities, public spaces and how people interact within their built environments.

About Time Equities, Inc.
Time Equities, Inc., a privately held, full-service real estate company that has achieved success in both bull and bear real estate markets via disciplined investment strategies. With over 18.1 million square feet of property in 25 states and 4 Canadian provinces, Time Equities’ properties include office, industrial and retail, as well as over 3,300 multi-family apartment units.

About Common Ground
Common Ground’s mission is to solve homelessness. Common Ground accomplishes this mission by moving homeless people from streets and shelters into homes, and by assisting those most vulnerable to homelessness to maintain their housing. Common Ground is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization established in 1990 with programs in New York City, New York’s Hudson Valley, and Connecticut.

About The Actors’ Fund
The Actors' Fund of America is a nationwide human services organization that helps all professionals - both performers and those behind the scenes - in performing arts and entertainment. Founded in 1882, The Fund serves those in film, theatre, television, music, opera, and dance with a broad spectrum of programs including comprehensive social services, health services, supportive and affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, employment and training services, and skilled nursing and assisted living care. Administered from offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, The Actors' Fund is a safety net, providing programs and services for those who are in need, crisis, or transition.

About Larkin Public Relations
Larkin Public Relations provides comprehensive and strategic media planning to individuals and groups in the private and public sector committed to building better towns and cities. With clients in New York, the Hamptons and Palm Beach, Larkin Public Relations is a trusted source for trends in urban and luxury home living, and market information and analysis from the leading names in real estate it represents.

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Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group WLL Announce their New Board of Directors

Al Manaratain, the well-known concrete block company in Bahrain is taking a new direction to become ‘Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group WLL’, it announced recently. As part of its strategic master plan to grow the business and diversify to different regions, the organization is streamlining its operation under the new name and has announced the new Board of Directors of the group as, Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Chairman), Maisan Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Managing Director), Mayas Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Partner), Shareefa Abdulla Mohamed Alkhamiri (Partner) and Rana Ali Yusuf Alkhamiri (Partner).

(PRWEB) May 21, 2006 -- Al Manaratain, the well-known concrete block company in Bahrain is taking a new direction to become ‘Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group WLL’, it announced recently. As part of its strategic master plan to grow the business and diversify to different regions, the organization is streamlining its operation under the new name and has announced the new Board of Directors of the group as, Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Chairman), Maisan Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Managing Director), Mayas Ali Yusuf Hasan Alkhamiri (Partner), Shareefa Abdulla Mohamed Alkhamiri (Partner) and Rana Ali Yusuf Alkhamiri (Partner).

The company has dynamically developed under the leadership of Mr. Ali Yousuf Hassan Alkhamiri (known affectionately as Ali Al Shaab), Chairman and Mr. Maisan Ali Alkhamiri, Managing Director, since its inception in 1959 and has more recently divulged a new plan of action for the future.

“We are proud to be taking this strong directional change at this time which will put the newly formed ‘Al Manaratain and Ali Al Shaab Group WLL’ at the forefront of the industry in Bahrain and will offer opportunities for growth throughout the region,” said Mr. Ali Yusuf Hassan Alkhamiri.

The new Board has approved the future plans of the company and will be on hand to ensure its smooth implementation.

Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group WLL, specializes in three types of automated plants – Concrete Hollow Blocks, Insulation Blocks and Decorative Blocks. Nearly 50 years ago the company commenced with one small block machine. Today, it has become one of the leading manufacturers of building materials in Bahrain with a production capacity of 62,000 blocks per day.

“The ‘Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group’ is a reflection of its quality products and services which are constantly evolving to meet market demand. This reflects in the dynamics of the company, which are also quickly evolving. Our aim now, is to expand into other regions whilst maintaining the quality for which we have become recognized as a leading player in the market,” said Mr. Maisan Ali Alkhamiri, Managing Director of Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group.

Since its inception in 1959, Al Manaratain Company and Ali Al Shaab Group has been committed to strengthening its own image in Bahrain, being inspired on the lines of, ‘Customer Satisfaction Through Quality Excellence.’ Thus preceding their business, with a vision to create value for customers through a committed policy of delivering quality in all aspects of business.

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Bamboo Flooring Quickly Gaining Accolades As Eco-Friendly And Durable Flooring Material

Bamboo floors have exploded onto the flooring market. They are rapidly gaining momentum in a flooring industry traditionally dominated by hardwoods. The eco-friendliness, durability, and aesthetic beauty of this type of flooring appeals to a wide range of consumers.

Hyattsville, MD (PRWEB) May 20, 2006 -- Today, almost 1 million acres of forest vanish per week. This alarming rate of deforestation has forced many world economies to rethink their business and manufacturing practices. A sixty-foot tree cut for market takes 60 years to replace. Meanwhile, a sixty-foot bamboo cut for market takes 59 days to replace* (*International Network for Bamboo and Rattan (INBAR)). Bamboo is officially recognized as the world's fastest growing plant and has a tensile strength comparable to steel.

In response to figures like these, in early 2005 a new bamboo flooring company was born in Washington, DC. Ambient Bamboo Products Inc. brings the next generation in building materials to the market – high quality bamboo flooring. Driven by the ever-growing consumer demand for environmentally friendly products, Ambient introduces several bamboo flooring products to the market that appeal, aesthetically and practically, to a wide variety of consumers.

“It’s an exciting venture,” said Will Latta, Ambient Bamboo Product’s Director of Sales. “As one of the few companies in the United States specializing only in bamboo flooring, we are proud to be among the leaders in environmentally responsible building materials “. Ambient works closely with carefully selected manufacturers in Asia to provide only the highest quality bamboo flooring products. All products are made with Moso species bamboo, which is widely regarded as the sturdiest of bamboo species. All of the bamboo used in Ambient’s flooring has reached a maturity of 5 years, and all resins used in the manufacturing process meet stringent European E1 low formaldehyde emissions standards. All products have a minimum 25 year residential warranty and are made with industry leading finishes such as Klumpp and Treffert.

"We will ship around the planet"! Ambient has filled orders in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and offers shipping to anywhere in the world. Ambient’s geographical proximity to the booming Washington DC real estate market offers local consumers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional wood flooring types, often at lower prices and even lower shipping costs.

Ambient believes strongly in its company philosophy, “Flooring For The Future”. This philosophy is based on important ecological findings:

*Bamboo is the fastest growing plant on earth. It is known to produce greater biomass and 30% more oxygen than a hardwood forest of comparable size, while improving watersheds, preventing erosion, restoring soil, providing sweet edible shoots and removing toxins from contaminated soil. Ecologists tout bamboo as a renewable source of food and building material. Many promote bamboo planting for erosion prevention, and even to reverse the effects of global warming.

*Bamboo helps reduce carbon dioxide gases blamed for global warming. Some bamboo sequesters up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide per hectare, which makes it a highly efficient plant, and conducive to fresh air. Bamboo can be selectively harvested annually and regenerates without replanting.

*Bamboo is a natural water control barrier. Because of its wide spread root system and large canopy, bamboo greatly reduces rain run off, prevents massive soil erosion and keeps twice as much water in a watershed. Bamboo helps mitigate water pollution due to its high nitrogen consumption, making it a solution for excess nutrient uptake of wastewater from manufacturing, livestock farming and sewage treatment.

*Bamboo can restore degraded lands. It is a pioneering plant and can be grown in soil damaged by overgrazing and poor agriculture. Proper harvesting does not kill the bamboo plant, so topsoil is held in place. Because of its dense litter on the forest floor it feeds topsoil, restoring healthy agricultural lands for generations to come.

Typical hardwood lumber trees, such as the ones used in conventional wood flooring, take 30-50 years to regenerate. In the meantime, there is less oxygen produced, less carbon dioxide consumed, and more soil runoff in the spot where that tree was harvested - all producing negative environmental effects. Our biosphere is suffering from resource depletion, habitat loss, species extinction, and ecosystem pollution. Ambient believes that suggesting sustainability is not enough.

Ambient specializes in Distressed and Strand Woven bamboo flooring. Distressed flooring, also known also as 'antique' or hand scraped, is hand crafted by factory workers so that each plank has a texture and personality all its own. A plank of hand scraped flooring takes 12 times longer to produce than a plank of traditional wood flooring. This flooring has experienced a surge of popularity in Italy and the Middle East, where the older architecture demands a refined, warm, classical look.

Ambient’s Fortec Strand Woven bamboo flooring is a relatively new product that is gaining industry-wide accolades for its durability and aesthetic appeal. Strand bamboo floors are made using a unique manufacturing process that is different from all other bamboo flooring types - by heating long strips of bamboo, weaving them together, then laminating them under extreme pressure. This bamboo strand manufacturing process produces flooring that is twice as hard than traditional bamboo flooring, which is already one of the hardest wood flooring products available. It is made with a non-toxic, water-resistant resin that allows for use in kitchens and bathrooms. It has a unique grain that is a mix between traditional wood floors and regular bamboo flooring.

For more information or to request a sample of flooring, contact Ambient at 866-710-7070, or visit http://www.ambientbp.com.

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CONTACT:
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Ambient Bamboo Products
5108A Buchanan St
301.277.2101 tel
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SOURCE: Ambient Bamboo Products Inc.

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May 20, 2006

Green, Modern Off-The-Grid MiniHome Coming to New York for Mobile Living Exhibition

The Sustain MiniHome is an elegant and modern yet autonomous, off-the-grid living unit with all of the comforts of home and more, built from green and sustainable materials.

Toronto,ON (PRWEB)May 20, 2006 -- Designer Andy Thomson has a lot of experience with small spaces- He lived in a van with his wife and daughter for three years while at Architecture school in Vancouver. He had to see for himself- "As a designer with a deep concern for the preservation of the planetary ecosystem, the primary focus in my personal life has been to discover a viable and affordable form of housing."

Together will fellow architect and carpenter, Daniel Hall, they squeezed a lot of living and sophisticated energy and waste systems into a dwelling made from environmentally friendly materials, built a gorgeous solar and wind-powered prototype withRichlite walls and a green roof, and are taking it on the road to the Mobile Living Exhibition in New York.

The MiniHome is different from other green and modern prefabs- it comes on wheels and can be parked anywhere, on private land or in recreational RV parks. It comes fully furnished, with appliances, kitchen and storage built in, and a cozy loft above. . Many modern prefabs are built in the factory but need traditional foundations and service connections to sewer, water and power; the MiniHome needs nothing.

Heating, water, waste and power are all dealt with internally and no foundations are needed- talk about treading lightly on the landscape! And being small, it uses fewer resources in its manufacture and in its operation-talk about living with less.

Everything is designed to minimize use of electricity- the fridge, stove and heating run on propane in a dwelling so well insulated that a standard barbeque sized bottle will run for a month in the depths of a northern winter. "Electricity is a high-grade fuel" says Andy. "it is crazy to use it for anything but light and electronics. If you minimize its use to that then it is easy to generate enough from wind and solar" –of course, batteries are included.

The MiniHome is not only green but it is gorgeous. Much green design has been described as having "no edge, no, buzz, no style"- The MiniHome has them all. After all, if you are going to live in a small space it has to be well designed.

So imagine having a tiny modern home built to last from green and healthy materials, no electricity bill and minimal operating costs, which you can put on your lot, in a park or on a roof. That's the MiniHome.

About Sustain Minihome:
Northlander Industries of Exeter, Ontario builds the MiniHome for Sustain Design Studio. This radical design represents a new direction for this 40 year-old builder of modular and portable housing. The miniHome was enthusiastically received at it's first showing at the National Home Show in Toronto this spring.
For more information visit www.sustain.ca or call Daniel Hall or Andy Thomson at (416) 203 9327.

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Construction Lending News Celebrates 15th Issue

Granite Loan Management’s publication, “Construction Lending News” (CLN) celebrates as it reaches a milestone -- its 15th issue is due to be published in June 2006.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 20, 2006 -- Granite Loan Management’s publication, “Construction Lending News” (CLN) celebrates as it reaches a milestone -- its 15th issue is due to be published in June 2006. The quarterly newsletter covers news and articles related to the Construction Lending Industry and has a circulation of over 5,000 readers throughout the United States. CLN also discusses mechanics’ lien laws for a given state in every issue. CLN is published by Granite Loan Management, a company that specializes in fund control and risk mitigation for the Construction Lending Industry.

“CLN is an excellent resource because it highlights complex information and presents it in a digestible format for those new to the industry in addition to the most experienced executives,” says Penny Roach, EVP of Business Development for Granite Loan Management.

To be placed on the CLN mailing list sign up at www.graniteloan.com or for more information about fund control or Granite Loan Management, please send an email to info @ graniteloan.com

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Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware Adds Marshfield Resident Frank Penella

Marshfield resident and Quincy native, Frank Penella was recently named Yard & Carpentry Customer Service Representative at Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware. Frank brings years of hands-on construction and carpentry experience to Taylor Lumber.

MARSHFIELD, MA (PRWEB) May 20, 2006 -- Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware recently named Marshfield resident Frank Penella as Yard & Carpentry Customer Service Representative. A Quincy native, Penella brings years of construction experience to Taylor Lumber. In addition to assisting in the lumber yard, Penella will also help with deliveries.

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is a full-service lumber yard and hardware store located at 2075 Ocean Street, Route 139, Marshfield, MA.

“Frank brings years of hands-on construction and carpentry experience to our team,” noted Rick Taylor, the third generation of the Taylor family to run the 60 year old family owned and managed business. “He understands building materials and can always offer a solution.”

Penella is a graduate of Quincy High School.

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware has maintained the old fashioned, personal service once offered by every good hometown lumber and hardware store. The Taylor family has been serving Marshfield’s lumber and hardware needs for more than 60 years. Today they are a full-service hardware store and lumberyard serving professional contractors and the “do-it-yourselfer”. Taylor Lumber combines traditional, old-fashioned service with the advances of today's building materials. As an ACE affiliate, they are able to bring the customer a wide variety of top quality, competitively priced products.

Taylor Lumber recently renovated a 40 foot by 80 foot building next to their main retail store to provide ample space to showcase and demonstrate a wide range of equipment available through their new ACE Rental Place.

Equipment categories range from lawn and gardening, excavating, nail guns, floor and carpet, tile, concrete, drain cleaning and plumbing, drywall, generators, heating and party. The full list of tools and equipment can be found on Taylor’s website as well as at the store.

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass. They can be reached at 781.834.7921 or toll free at 800.562.9663. Also, visit Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware on the web at www.taylor-ace.com.

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Largest Online Collection of Decorative Concrete Photos Provides Design Ideas and Inspiration

Online photo galleries of decorative concrete provide thousands of finished concrete photos from contractors throughout the US and Canada. Review photos of stamped concrete patterns, colors, interior floor designs, concrete countertops and much more.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 –- Finding design ideas and searching for patterns, styles, and colors for an upcoming project can be quite time consuming. Often it includes subscribing to design magazines and scouring each issue hoping to come away with one good photo or idea. It also may include visiting numerous retail outlets looking for samples, contacting manufacturers for brochures, or wasting hours online at irrelevant Web sites. Now, readers interested in finding ideas for decorative concrete work, including textures, patterns, colors and styles, can go online to The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information.

The Concrete Network offers the largest collection of online photo galleries of decorative concrete work. Its main photo library consists of 14 categories filled with finished concrete work photos. Categories include interior floors, driveways, pool decks, patios, countertops, fireplace surrounds, concrete homes, and more. In addition, the photo library is updated every Friday with more new photos of decorative concrete work, so the categories continue to grow with fresh, and innovative design ideas.

The Concrete Network also provides a directory of concrete contractors with links directly to their Web sites. Visitors can view the Web sites of contractors within 198 metros throughout the US and Canada, providing links to thousands of photos. Researching is easy by accessing The Concrete Network contractor directory, choosing a type of work category, clicking a local state and metro area, and then choosing from the listings of contractors in each area. Each listing includes contact information (company name, phone number, email address) and Web site. This feature allows visitors to find decorative concrete photos easily and quickly. The photos are intended for design ideas only and may not be reproduced or published without permission.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America. Photo courtesy of Kemiko Concrete Products.

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Plumbworld Receives Prestigious Hitwise Top 10 Website Award

Independent Online Bathroom Retailer Plumbworld is now one of the Top 10 UK websites in the Home & Garden Shopping category.

(PRWEB) May 19, 2006 -- During the quarter ending March 2006, plumbworld was the 7th most visited online home and garden shop in the UK according to the independent web traffic analysis company Hitwise. Which entitles the company to display the prestigious Hitwise top 10 UK website logo.

The independent online bathroom retailer had more visitors to it’s website than some of the biggest household names from the high street including:

Laura Ashley, DFS, Matalan and Habitat

James Hickman MD said: “Receiving the Hitwise website award shows we are continuing to provide what our customers want and generating a high level of interest in our bathroom website. We continually strive to improve the functionality and usability of our site and ensure that the latest products are on offer at the best possible prices. Nearly 50% of our visitors reach our site by directly typing in our name, not via search engines or links from other sites. This is the result of the great word of mouth advertising that our satisfied customers provide.

This award proves that you do not need to be a large high street retailer to reach a large target audience. Our bathroom website is visited by over 700,000 unique visitors every month and the number is still growing. We are very happy to have received this award and are looking forward to seeing the Hitwise results for the second quarter of 2006.”

Plumbworld was established in 1999 by James and Anita Hickman who remain in control of the company. Plumbworld is now the largest independent online bathroom retailer in the UK. Based in Evesham, Worcestershire Plumbworld employs 35 staff within their 20,000sqm, purpose built warehouse and offices and has a turnover in excess of £10 Million a year.

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Big Brother House Makes Mysterious, Late Request For Bathroom Accessories

The Big Brother House has asked Plumbworld, the UK's largest independent online bathroom retailer, to supply bathroom acessories for the TV show. However, the show has already started and the accessories won't be seen in the TV show for at least a week ?

(PRWEB) May 19, 2006 -- Plumbworld, the largest independent online bathroom retailer in the UK, is supplying a range of bathroom accessories for series 7 of Big Brother which goes live on air today, Thursday 18th May.

Channel 4’s Big Brother recently contacted Plumbworld and asked for help in supplying a number of items to the Big Brother house.

James Hickman – MD said: “To be associated with the Big Brother series is a real coup for an independent online retailer like us. We are all big fans of the show and of course we were more than happy to help out”.

As you would expect, Big Brother is not giving away too much information, but we can reveal that a number of bathroom accessories were sent to the house yesterday but will not be seen on the show for approximately 1 week.

“Speculation in the office is rife, the fact that the items were ordered so late and won’t be seen for another week seems to rule out the possibility that they will simply be used in the Big Brother bathroom. Everyone at Plumbworld is hoping that they will appear as part of one of the tasks for the housemates. The truth is we have no idea why Big Brother wants our bathroom accessories at this late stage !”

Big Brother is the UK's biggest reality TV show and is one of the most popular and talked-about shows in British TV history.

Big Brother takes place entirely within the confines of the Big Brother House. It's essentially a competition between the housemates, the object of which is to be the last remaining housemate in the House.

At least one housemate will leave the House every week by a process of nomination and public eviction. Housemates will nominate each other for eviction and those with the most votes from their peers face a public vote. The housemate that receives most public votes leaves the House and is out of the competition.

Plumbworld is the UK’s largest independent online retailer of bathroom products. Established in 1999 by James & Anita Hickman, Plumbworld is based in Evesham, Worcestershire, with a staff of 35 at their 20,000sqm warehouse.

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Majic Window, A Detroit Replacement Window Supplier, Recently Made The Single Largest Pledge In The History Of The Ronald McDonald House Of Detroit

Majic Window has made a One Million Dollar contribution to the Detroit Ronald Mc Donald House and they are currently launching a local public service announcement campaign to raise awareness and funds for the organization.

Westland, MI (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 - Majic Window has made a One Million Dollar contribution to the Detroit Ronald McDonald House and they are currently launching a local public service announcement campaign to raise awareness and funds for the organization.

The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit houses families of children receiving care in the Medical Center. Most of these children are receiving treatment for cancer or awaiting an organ transplant. In order to be with their children and assist them, many families uproot themselves and relocate to the area. The facilities at the Ronald McDonald House allow each family to have a room in close proximity to the hospital so they can be near their children during treatment.

“Majic Window’s $1 million pledge ($100,000 each year over a 10 year period) is just one facet of their involvement with the House. Along with the $1 million pledge, Majic Window is also committed to producing a series of public service announcements (PSA's) with Mort Crim (Majic's official spokesperson) and Ronald McDonald. The PSA's will start running on local stations beginning in May 2006. The PSA's will emphasize Majic's commitment to the Detroit House, as well as the need for continued public support. Additionally, a toll-free donation hotline has been established (1-888-MAJIC-KIDS) and will be promoted via the PSA’s,” said The Ronald McDonald House of Detroit Board of Directors.

“We are very impressed with the great work the Ronald McDonald House has accomplished for Michigan families with children that have long term care problems,” said Rod Rue, CEO of Majic Window. “We feel there is no better way to give back to the Detroit community than to help its children by our donation and increasing overall awareness through public service announcements.”

Majic Window has taken their commitment to the families of Michigan that depend on the philanthropy of the Detroit Ronald McDonald House an additional step further. They have agreed to match all donations made by their customers to the Detroit Ronald McDonald House.

About Majic Window:
Majic Window & Bath Company is a family owned business. This enables them to treat customers like people, not numbers. Majic is backed by several enormous corporations and this ensures that their customers sleep well at night knowing their products carry a lifetime service and installation warranty. They offer exclusive state of the art products with old fashioned values and are proud to feature exclusive products like fiberglass windows, seamless siding, and acrylic bath enclosures from Bathtub Majic. All Majic Window products are installed by certified Majic installation specialists. They also guarantee that all products are priced at the lowest possible prices in the country. To learn more, visit www.MajicWindow.com.

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Contact Info:
April Rue
VP Marketing
Majic Window
8311 North Wayne Rd
Westland, MI, 48185

Web Address: http://www.majicwindow.com
Blog Site: http://home-improvement.iblogit.com/majicwindow
Phone: 732-762-9090

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Sunrooms, Build With Light To Create a Great Room

Great Rooms are all the rage these days. They are a prerequisite in new homes and are one of the most requested projects to update existing homes. But what exactly makes a room in an ordinary house a Great Room?

Fullerton, CA (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 -- “The Great Room was created as a family gathering place. The elements that make these rooms great are lots of light, nice views, and good access” said James Ruppel, marketing director of Four Seasons Sunrooms, North America’s premier sunroom manufacturer.

“Now our Four Seasons Sunroom is the most used room in the house” said Virginia C. of Long Beach, CA. “Our only regret is that we didn’t purchase our Four Seasons Sunroom years ago.”

Souring home prices and low interest rates have enticed more homeowners to put their money into their safest asset by adding a Great Room to their homes. It brings the outdoors feeling indoors and can save them a large amount of money by not having to move.

The value a sunroom addition brings to a home is more than just extra square footage. The quality of the space is also enhanced. Sunrooms are brighter and more spectacular than conventional additions, making more livable living rooms, dreamy dining rooms, and bigger kitchens that bring light into the heart of the home.

The energy efficiency of your glass Great Room addition is as important as its style. When planning a sunroom addition, the most important consideration is the quality and performance of the room’s glass. Four Seasons’ exclusive, tempered Conservaglass reflects 85 percent of summer heat and retains warmth in winter, keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter better than the competitive glazings. Be sure to request a glass performance demonstration for any room you consider.

About Ambiance Additions
Ambiance Additions is Southern California’s premier sunroom builder. Founded in 1989, we have designed and built thousands of sunrooms ranging in price from $10,000 to over $100,000. We have a proven reputation for quality and service that is unmatched by any competitor and exemplified by a host of national and local awards.
As a Four Seasons Sunrooms franchise, we have access to the resources of the world’s largest manufacturer of sunrooms and conservatories, offering product selection, quality, warranties, and pricing that are simply the best in the business.

Benefits include:
• High performance Conservaglass that offers unparalleled energy efficiency.
• Use of the highest quality materials, resulting in the unmatched durability of our sunrooms.
• Factory warranties that are the most comprehensive in the industry, giving you confidence in your investment.

Our experience in sunroom design and installation is unsurpassed in satisfying our customer’s requirements. Four Seasons Sunrooms has recognized Ambiance Additions with numerous awards, including naming us one of the Top 10 Franchises Worldwide and Qualified Remodeler’s top 500 for 5 consecutive years.

To learn more about adding beauty, comfort, and value to your home, visit www.ambianceadditions.com or call Ambiance Additions at 714-871-4165.

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Contact Info
David Donnelly
Ambiance Additions
Sunrooms Dept
765 South State College Blvd., Suite I
Fullerton, CA 92831

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Negin A. Demehry Joins the Klinedinst Office in San Diego

Negin A. Demehry, Esq. has joined the law offices of Klinedinst PC in San Diego. Ms. Demehry has background in a variety of civil litigation cases, including construction, employment, medical malpractice, personal injury and real estate. She is a graduate of George Mason University School of Law, and relocated from Virginia to work in Klinedinst's San Diego office.

San Diego, California (PRWEB) May 19, 2006 - KLINEDINST PC is pleased to announce that Negin A. Demehry has joined the law firm as an associate.

Prior to joining Klinedinst, Ms. Demehry worked for a law firm in Virginia, assisting in civil litigation cases including construction, employment, medical malpractice, personal injury and real estate.

Ms. Demehry received her J.D. from George Mason University School of Law. While in law school, she interned with the U.S. Department of State. She also had an internship with the Asst. State Attorney's Office for the Circuit Court of Baltimore City, as well as the Trial Office of the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG).

"Negin already has a tremendous legal background, which she received both during law school and in private practice," noted Arthur S. Moreau, Co-Chair of Klinedinst's Construction Law Practice Group. "Her legal background, along with her drive and determination, will be a welcome addition to our growing construction defense group."

Ms. Demehry is active in the local and legal community. While attending George Mason University School of Law, she served as an Advocate at the Mental Illness Legal Clinic and Mount Vernon Hospital in Alexandria, Virginia. She was also recognized for her work promoting legal ethics, and served as Vice President of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

"Our firm is committed to giving back to the community in which we work and live," added John D. Klinedinst, CEO of the law firm. "Negin is the perfect example of how success befalls those who give to the community at large. We truly welcome her to the firm."

Klinedinst is pleased to welcome Negin A. Demehry to the San Diego team of lawyers. Learn more about her background at:

www.klinedinstlaw.com/profiles/attorney/negindemehry/

About Klinedinst

KLINEDINST PC has achieved the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards by Martindale-Hubbell. We are a full service firm engaged in litigation and transactional law practice throughout the State of California, and serve our clients from offices in San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles, and Sacramento. For more information about the firm, please visit our "About" section online at www.klinedinstlaw.com.

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GPS Tracking is Saving Businesses Money

“Businesses have reported a reduction in fuel usage as the biggest advantage of GPS tracking,” said Brad Borst, Founder and President of RMT. Monitoring and reducing speeds, routes, and idle time are just a few things that fleet owners can do to lower the fuel bill. Each mile per hour above 50 MPH increases fuel consumption by 1 ½ percent. Higher speeds also cause more tire heat, which puts more wear on tires. Wear on tires will almost double at road speeds of 70 MPH or greater. RMT’s GPS tracking systems report all vehicle activity and immediately alerts fleet managers by cell phone and email of speeding and unauthorized use of company vehicles.

Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Rocky Mountain Tracking, Inc. (RMT) announced today that businesses are saving thousands of dollars per month with GPS vehicle tracking devices.

“Businesses have reported a reduction in fuel usage as the biggest advantage of GPS tracking,” said Brad Borst, Founder and President of RMT. Monitoring and reducing speeds, routes, and idle time are just a few things that fleet owners can do to lower the fuel bill. Each mile per hour above 50 MPH increases fuel consumption by 1 ½ percent. Higher speeds also cause more tire heat, which puts more wear on tires. Wear on tires will almost double at road speeds of 70 MPH or greater. RMT’s GPS tracking systems report all vehicle activity and immediately alerts fleet managers by cell phone and email of speeding and unauthorized use of company vehicles.

Business owners are most concerned with fuel & maintenance, employee overtime, and employee productivity. RMT provides a real time GPS vehicle tracking solution that is significantly reducing excess costs for businesses:
1. Fuel & Maintenance - The average operating cost per vehicle is about $1.50 per mile. A company can reduce at least 25 miles per week for each vehicle with a GPS tracking device.
2. Employee Overtime – The employee overtime rate is estimated at about $30 per hour. On average, a company can reduce at least 1 hour of overtime per week with a GPS fleet tracking system.
3. Employee Productivity – On average, each vehicle could complete at lease 1 extra stop, job, or delivery per week with a live GPS tracking unit.
For an average size fleet of 10 vehicles, this means an estimated monthly savings of over $6000 with RMT’s GPS tracking solution.

RMT is now testing a new Mileage (odometer) tracking feature for the Discovery LITE GPS fleet tracking system. The mileage tracking will allow fleet managers to observe vehicle performance and maintenance from the convenience of their computer. RMT expects to offer the mileage tracking to its thousands of customers by the end of the month.

Further information can be found at www.ManageMyFleet.com

About RMT:
Founded in 2003, Rocky Mountain Tracking, Inc. (RMT) is a leading GPS tracking provider in the United States. RMT is very selective in the products that it markets. RMT conducts extensive product research to ensure that all products meet several certification standards. RMT’s mission is to provide customers with the best and most affordable solution for their application using the latest technology. RMT is committed to providing long-term support and service to its customers. RMT has a team of experienced professionals that strive for excellence in product and service. RMT headquarters are located in Fort Collins, Colorado.

For Further Information:
Rocky Mountain Tracking, Inc.
970-207-1023
877-477-9668
309 S. Summit View Dr., Suite 15
Fort Collins, CO 80524

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Using the ThermaPure Process to Turn Up the Heat, Differentiate, and Compete

With mold remediation alternative and new opportunities, environmental contractor's profit on track to jump 25%.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- When insurance companies began severely capping payments for mold removal or excluding coverage altogether, Alliance Environmental, a Calif.-based environmental contractor, knew it had to respond. “Customers were facing a $20,000 job and were being told by their insurance companies that coverage -- if it existed -- was capped around $5,000," said Joe McLean, CEO of Alliance. "We had to find a new way to save customers money and differentiate our business." Alliance turned to E-Therm, creators of the ThermaPure process, an entirely new, non-chemical alternative heat treatment that streamlines remediation.

“Not everyone has deep pockets so we need to offer customers an alternative and let them decided how to manage risk,” explains McLean. “Do they want to borrow money or re-finance their home or look at alternatives like ThermaPureHeat, which lets us kill the mold and manage it in place?" The ThermaPure process uses heat with little or no demolition.

Technical training is a key to success with the ThermaPure process, a more complex approach than traditional remediation. Originally Alliance sent only their managers to a five-day course. After each session, however, the company realized a definitive increase in sales, so technical training became mandatory for all sales staff. The training has proven especially important in preparing sales staff to address clients’ questions.

While common wall homes, commercial installations, strip malls, condominium complexes, and inaccessible areas in both residential and commercial structures are all ideal candidates for the ThermaPure process, Alliance finds the biggest demand is for water-damaged kitchens or bathrooms. “ThermaPureHeat is much more cost effective than pulling all the base cabinets, removing the granite countertops, destroying the kitchen and losing its use for three or four months,” says McLean. “We go in, cut out little drywall, heat the area, clean the area and within a couple days customers have full use of their room.”

The company has seen a significant jump in sales and profits directly attributed to the ThermaPure process in the year and a half since starting to sell it. In the San Diego area, Alliance markets the process as an exclusive differentiator, as no other company offers it.

“Once we explain the process to our San Diego customers we have a 90% success rate,” says Tim Tilley, vice president for Alliance in San Diego. “In addition, 90% of our customers who experienced our ThermaPureHeat service say they'd use it again. In 2005 alone, we saw a 21% increase in profits solely from ThermaPureHeat clients.”

The company has helped nearly 500 customers with the ThermaPure process and seen a 10% to 15% jump in profits companywide since offering the service. As the company is considering expanding its use of the process to pest control, odor removal, crime scene clean-up, and other applications, McLean estimates it could grow to represent 20% to 25% of their business in the next five years. “Anything we can do to offer additional services to our clients is a benefit,” he said. “Our clients look to us to solve indoor quality issues of all types. ThermaPureHeat completes the circle for us and establishes us as a full-fledged environmental contractor.”

For More Information:
Patrick Medina
E-Therm, Inc.
180 Canada Larga Road
Ventura, Ca. 93001
Phone: 1-866-665-3432
Fax: 805-648-6999
Email: e-mail protected from spam bots
www.thermapure.com

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Presidio Homes Awards $10,000 Scholarship to Two Loganville, GA Seniors

Two seniors at Loganville, GA High School each received Scholarships from Presidio Homes. Presidio Homes is an Atlanta area home builder and developer.

Loganville, GA (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Presidio Homes LLC, a locally owned and operated homebuilding company, has awarded local high school seniors Brooke Boyd and Jena Smith a $10,000 scholarship, which they will split. The winners were announced at the Loganville High School Senior Awards Ceremony on May 7th. Both recipients of the award will receive $1250 a year for the next four years to aid in college costs.

The Presidio Homes Scholarship competition was open to Loganville High School seniors. To be eligible, students were required to maintain a 3.0 grade average throughout high school, and must retain a 3.0 or greater average throughout college as well gain real-world experiences by working at Presidio Homes and participating in company departments such as sales and marketing, contracts, purchasing, accounting. “The competition was rigorous, and both girls exceeded our expectations,” said Presidio Homes founder and president, Jeremy York. According to York. “The level of interest and dedication the girls demonstrated is inspiring.”

York says this scholarship is just the beginning for Presidio Homes, who plans to continue the scholarship opportunity annually. “The building industry is an amazing industry – there are so many opportunities for so many students. We felt this scholarship would be a great way to introduce students to this industry, and share the passion and enthusiasm Presidio Homes has for building with this up and coming generation,” says York.

Brooke will be continuing her education at Valdosta State University with plans to major in interior design. Jena will be continuing on to Georgia Tech with a focus on architecture. “We are both fortunate to have an opportunity to work for Presidio Homes and gain such valuable experience in the housing industry,” say Brooke and Jena, “We are really grateful to Presidio Homes for their generosity.”

With over 15 years of experience in new home construction, Presidio Homes takes pride in maintaining excellent standards of customer satisfaction, and was named “Builder of the Week” in 2002 by The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. Presidio Homes is a member of the Walton County Homebuilders Association, the local Chamber of Commerce, as well as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

For more information on Presidio Homes or their annual scholarship, please contact Heather Brooks at 678-475-7939 or via email at heatherb @ presidiohomes.com

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StorageMart, Self Storage Operator, Issues “Crazy Tuesday” Alert for the Tuesday after Memorial Day

StorageMart, one of the leaders in the self storage business has issued a “Crazy Tuesday” alert to make consumers aware of the unusually high demand for self storage units that will take place the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Columbia, MO (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Self Storage Operator issues “Crazy Tuesday” alert for the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

StorageMart, one of the leaders in the self storage business has issued a “Crazy Tuesday” alert to make consumers aware of the unusually high demand for self storage units that will take place the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

Cris Burnam, StorageMart President said, “Retailers have the Thursday after Thanksgiving as their biggest day. Florists have the day before Valentine’s Day as their busiest day and greeting card makers have the Friday before Mother’s Day as their biggest day. Self storage has the Tuesday after Memorial Day.”

StorageMart has 50 self storage facilities in major markets such as the New York, Chicago, Kansas City, Twin Cities, Washington DC and Southeast Florida metropolitan areas. Its directors have been in the self storage business for 30 years. Every year, the Tuesday after Memorial Day brings a flood of call volume and a flood of walk-in traffic at self storage facilities as people are using the Memorial Day weekend to move, do chores and prepare for summer projects.

Anyone interested in renting a self storage unit for the summer is urged to call or come in before the Memorial Day weekend to avoid long lines and wait times at the front desk. A typical move-in transaction only takes a few minutes on a normal business day. On the Tuesday after Memorial Day there may be several people waiting in line to rent their storage units. Self storage property managers report that the day is “crazy” busy, hence the term “Crazy Tuesday.”

According to figures released by the Self Storage Association, some 11% of people use self storage at any given time. Most are residential customers storing personal items. Many are people moving. Some are remodeling and need space to clear their homes for the project. Some are students storing in between semesters. Others are military people preparing for deployment and many are people who just need extra room for organizing their household and seasonal items.

More information on storage can be found at www.storage-mart.com

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Holt Communications Named Agency of Record for Gateway Builders and Properties

Firm to handle all marketing communications, media relations, government and community relations for the Midwestern commercial builder and property developer

Elkhart, Ind. (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Holt Communications recently announced that Gateway Builders and Properties named the firm agency of record for all of the organizations public relations needs.

Gateway is a large regional commercial builder and property developer based in northern Indiana. Holt Communications will be responsible for all of the organizations marketing communications, media relations, and government and community relations.

“We are excited to be working with such a great organization such as Gateway,” stated Holt Communications president, Tom Holt. “Gateway is rapidly becoming a major player in the economic development of the northern Indiana region and we are pleased to be able to bring our skill set and strategic partnerships to the table to provide them complete public relations coverage.”

Mr. Holt will be handling the account personally and is the contact for the account. Holt Communications will be developing an on-line media center for Gateway which will act as an informational clearinghouse on its website at media.holtcomm.com.

Holt Communications is a full service strategic and marketing communications firm based out of Elkhart, Indiana. The firm specializes in media relations, community and government relations, marketing, grass roots and coalition organization. They are strategic partners providing tactical support to Washington DC based lobbying and governmental relations firm Holt Strategies.

Gateway Builders and Properties is a commercial construction, land developer, and commercial property management firm based out of Elkhart, Indiana and service northern Indiana and southern Michigan. Gateway and its staff have been involved with the construction of over 10 major industrial construction projects over the past six years.

For more information about Holt Communications or Holt Strategies please call (574) 206-0200 or check out their website at www.holtcomm.com">www.holtcomm.com.

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Report Sees A Growing Number Of Householders Generating Green Energy

Since the 1970s oil price shock, an enthusiastic minority of homeowners have powered their homes with energy derived from renewable sources. According to a report published this week by Cambridge UK analysts CarbonFree, these enthusiasts have recently been joined by a growing number of householders hoping to use microgeneration to reduce fuel bills and perhaps sell surplus energy to grid operators. According to the report, if energy prices stay at their present level, microgeneration will create an Internet of energy that eventually impacts on incumbent energy providers.

Cambridge, UK (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Since the 1970s oil price shock, an enthusiastic minority of homeowners have powered their homes with energy derived from renewable sources. According to a report published this week by Cambridge UK analysts CarbonFree, these enthusiasts have recently been joined by a growing number of householders hoping to use microgeneration to reduce fuel bills and perhaps sell surplus energy to grid operators. According to the report, if energy prices stay at their present level, microgeneration will create an Internet of energy that eventually impacts on incumbent energy providers.

As Remi Wilkinson, Senior Analyst with Carbon Free, explains, “Inevitably, the growth of distributed generation will lead to the restructuring of the retail electricity market and the generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure.” She goes on to point out, “The power providers may have to diversify their business to make up for revenues lost through household energy microgeneration.”

In the report “Householders As Energy Providers,” CarbonFree identifies key areas where energy companies are already using microgeneration to open up new markets. One example is electrically powered ground based geothermal heating systems that replace oil central heating. According to the report, electricity companies see geothermal technology as a tool to expand electricity sales.

The report identifies a potential market worth over $1bn per annum within five years which is highly dependent on factors such as the number of housing starts that incorporate microgeneration technology and whether domestic renewable energy vendors achieve scale before energy prices ease.

According to the report, solar hot water technology, while offering no scope for reselling electricity, can be a cost effective way of reducing domestic water heating bills. CarbonFree notes that while DIY solar hot water systems are cheap and simple, plumbing and installation drive up the cost of commercial systems.

The report acknowledges that solar photovoltaic technology is expensive, but notes that it is simple to install, in hot climates it can generate surplus electricity and, in many countries, installation is supported by government grants.

CarbonFree identifies small-scale wind turbines as a cost effective way to produce electricity for household use. Even so, the report suggests vendors need to reduce the cost of turbines. CarbonFree notes that DIY retail chains attempting to source wind turbines for resale have, to date, been unable to find a low cost device manufactured in sufficient volume. According to the report, unless existing wind energy vendors ramp up production and develop a sub $900 system, they will eventually lose the toehold they have achieved in European and US markets.

The report “Householders As Energy Providers” is available from the CarbonFree website. http://www.carbonfree.co.uk

About CarbonFree
CarbonFree carries out research and analysis in a wide range of alternative energy related fields and disseminates results in its highly focussed CarbonFree reports. It also helps organisations reposition themselves in the rapidly evolving alternative energy market.

http://www.carbonfree.co.uk

For further details contact:
Toby Jackson
CarbonFree
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Penta and Dexterra to Provide Flexible Mobile Construction Workforce Software Solutions

Penta Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software to the construction industry, announces today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Dexterra, of Bothell, WA, to provide mobile software solutions to the construction industry. Via this partnership, Penta and Dexterra will deliver complete mobile enterprise solutions to construction firms seeking to improve communication, reduce paperwork and increase efficiency and accuracy by automating field tasks.

Milwaukee, WI (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Penta Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software to the construction industry, announces today that it has entered into a partnership agreement with Dexterra, of Bothell, WA, to provide mobile software solutions to the construction industry.

Via this partnership, Penta and Dexterra will deliver complete mobile enterprise solutions to construction firms seeking to improve communication, reduce paperwork and increase efficiency and accuracy by automating field tasks. Penta Mobile Construction Software applications; Field Service, Field Reporting and Tool Management will be deployed alongside the Dexterra Concert Platform. By leveraging the Dexterra Concert Platform, construction firms choosing a mobile solution will no longer need to make their choice based on device preference or limitations caused by integration requirements.

“Dexterra’s Concert Platform technology enables us to present construction firms with the most options, allowing them to implement a mobile solution which fits their budget and existing enterprise environment,” said Doug Peters, Penta Vice President of Mobile Products. Supported enterprise environments include Oracle, SAP, JD Edwards and other leading ERP solutions, along with Penta’s ERP solution for construction management.

According to Harvey Shovers, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Penta Technologies, “The solution-driven focus and partner network Dexterra has built is the best in the industry. We’re confident that we can collectively deliver mobile construction solutions with the most value now and in the long term.”

Key components of Penta Mobile Construction Software for Field Service and Field Reporting include:

• The ability to automate tasks while obtaining data from a variety of corporate and web based systems
• Visibility to contracts and warranty information
• Mapping and driving directions
• Capture of labor and materials usage
• Customer signature at point of service
• Service history
• Inventory management
• Parts ordering
• Preventative Maintenance checklists
• Capture of time and attendance information
• Complete user authentication and security
• Recording of employee’s hours to multiple jobs in a day / pay period
• Enter employee hours to non-job activities

"Penta Mobile Construction's expertise in providing construction firms with applications that zero in on their specific needs is second-to-none," said David Schreffler, Dexterra VP Worldwide Sales. "Penta's selection of Dexterra as their mobile platform of choice validates our strategy to provide the world's most adaptable mobile environment, and confirms our intent to work with the leading solution providers in industries with large mobile work forces."

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.

About Dexterra, Inc.

Dexterra offers the leading mobile platform available today, Dexterra Concert, to enterprises across the globe in industries such as construction, manufacturing, transportation, real estate, utilities, IT consulting, government, facilities management and consumer packaged goods. Dexterra delivers competitive advantage with applications that address unique business needs quickly, efficiently and economically, and integrates with the largest selection of wireless devices and enterprise back office systems. With offices in Seattle, Toronto, London, Dubai, and Melbourne, Dexterra also partners with technology leaders Microsoft, IBM, Motorola, EDS, CapGemini, Itronix, Symbol, and Cingular.
For more information, visit www.dexterra.com.

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Seaboard Caps Off Restoration of Historic Synagogue; Raising of Finial Completes Eldridge Synagogue Façade Work

Accompanied by the sound of applause, a boom lift gently placed the new central ornamental finial onto the roof of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, marking the end of one phase of a 20-year, $12 million restoration project. Seaboard Weatherproofing & Restoration Company completed the second phase of the project with its work on the exterior and façade of the synagogue.

New York, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Accompanied by the sound of applause, a boom lift gently placed the new central ornamental finial onto the roof of the Eldridge Street Synagogue, marking the end of one phase of a 20-year, $12 million restoration project. Seaboard Weatherproofing & Restoration Company completed the second phase of the project with its work on the exterior and façade of the synagogue.

The Eldridge Street Synagogue was built in 1887, the first grand house of worship built in New York by Jews from Eastern Europe. The ornate building melded Gothic, Romanesque, and Moorish styling into an imposing structure. The building suffered the ravages of time and had deteriorated substantially prior to the start of restoration in 2005 under the auspices of the not-for-profit Eldridge Street Project. The original seven finials were removed in 1960.

As the lead contractors for the façade work, Seaboard cleaned the beige brick façade, repointed the masonry, repaired the wooded window surrounds, and restored the synagogue’s large terra-cotta center window.

The finials were made up of a stainless steel framework surrounded by a decorative fiberglass shell. They were each topped with a cast aluminum Star of David. Glenridge Fabricators of Queens fabricated the stainless steel armatures. These armatures were then transported to Architectural Fiberglass of Long Island where the decorative fiberglass surrounds were created and installed around the stainless steel frame. The cast aluminum stars were fabricated by Gratz Industries of Queens. The design by Walter Sedovic Architects is based by upon rough historic sketches of the original finials as these originals were removed from the building many years ago.

“The installation of the finial marks the end of one phase of this phenomenal community effort,” said Seaboard Project Manager Jeff Smith. “It was an honor to help bring this landmark back to its former glory.”

The elaborate façade features a large rose window, elaborate cornices, molded brick work, and Central Gable, along with keyhole-shaped windows that accommodate stained glass. Moorish touches include rounded arches, bell-shaped pinnacles, and intricately carved columns. All were restored by Seaboard.

The synagogue is the latest high-profile building in Manhattan that Seaboard has worked on. The company is currently working on the Woolworth Building and recently completed the restoration of 90 West Street, a Cass Gilbert masterpiece that The New York Times called the “miracle survivor of 9-11.”

About Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration Company:
Based in Port Chester, NY, Seaboard Weatherproofing and Restoration Company is one of the leading restoration and alteration construction firms in the New York City metropolitan area. The company has received several accolades for its work on high-profile projects, including The Elephant House at the Bronx Zoo, The Cloisters museum, and 90 West Street, originally constructed in 1907 and designed by noted architect Cass Gilbert, which experienced extensive damage during the 9-11 attack. For more information, please call (800) 347-7464 or visit www.seaboardwpr.com.

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New 'About Florida Article' Site Sheds Some Light on the Sunshine State

Carlin Cotton publishing is pleased to announce the release of a wide range of articles about Florida. This site gives a wide range of information about the sunshine state. This article directory has over 500 articles with new information about unknown places in Florida.

Deland, FL (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Carlin Cotton publishing has developed a new website just for articles that are about Florida. It is rare to find so much information compiled on one site that is detailed with a variety of topics on the sunshine state. So many people are retiring in Florida and www.AboutFloridaArticles is like a "one stop resource" of over 500 articles about the sunshine state.

About Florida Articles hosts information that could take days to find if you were looking in all of the areas separately. Instead, the articles that are provided, offer a comprehensive guide to what makes Florida so attractive as a place to visit, as well as a place to live. This site has a sister blog, www.floridasecretplaces.com that hosts information with the latest news about beautiful spots that most tourists never know about. It keeps tourists, and Florida residents up on the latest news about places to visit in Florida. It takes hundreds of hours to compile a directory that is so full of articles about one place.

Tourists and Florida residents will be filled with information because of the wide range of articles such as:
Florida Arts
Florida Boating
Florida Cruise ships
Florida energy efficient homes
Florida family
Florida fishing
Florida parks and guides
Florida universities
Florida Vacation packages
Florida Fun
Florida Real Estate
Florida recreation vehicles
Florida resorts
Florida shopping
Florida beaches
Florida tourist attractions
Florida travel tips
Traveling in Florida
Florida Vacation Homes
Florida Vacation Tips

Carlin Cotton Publishing is located in Deland, Florida and creates DVD park guides for Florida Parks and beautiful places. Caty Carlin is a Florida resident, a studio artist, and director of "Theater of the Soul," a cosmic Internet coffeehouse that hosts a menu of classes and food for the soul.

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Composite’s Concrete Solution Maximises Flexibility for Stratford Healthcare

Specialist contractor, Composite has completed a major project for Stratford Healthcare, using pre cast concrete frames for speed of construction and increased flexibility.

(PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -- Specialist contractor, Composite has completed a major project for Stratford Healthcare, using pre cast concrete frames for speed of construction and increased flexibility.

The new £13.5 million healthcare facility, developed by Montpelier Estates for Stratford Healthcare Limited, includes two buildings which will house the Chestnut Walk surgery, a renal dialysis unit and community services such as chiropody and child development, provided by South Warwickshire Primary Care Trust.

Composite Managing Director, Roy Nield-Dumper says: “What makes this building special are the long span floors with no internal columns and flat level structural floors with no down stands which are easy to run the complex services under. The solution offers future flexibility for the client when the services from the PCT change.”

The pre cast frames are manufactured offsite, which meant that the buildings were erected on-site in just 13 weeks. The short construction programme means a more cost-effective project for the client and also means health and safety risks are reduced as off-site construction results in fewer trades on site.

The concrete frame and floors provide the buildings with a high thermal mass, reducing energy costs and CO? emissions, and also give one-hour fire resistance properties.

The main contractor for the project was HBG Construction Ltd. Composite have also been working with DKS Architects, Baker Hall Partnership, Marzec Associates Ltd and RBC Ltd.

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Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. Established Las Vegas Office

Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc., a Third-Party Quality Improvement Inspection firm, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Las Vegas.

LAS VEGAS, NV (PRWEB) May 18, 2006 -– Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc., a Third-Party Quality Improvement Inspection firm, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Las Vegas.

“We are very excited about establishing a presence in Las Vegas,” said Glenn Burgess, Burgess Construction Consultants’ Founder & CEO. “The demand for our services has increased significantly over the past few years and with a new office in Vegas, this adds to our long-term growth plan.”

“Las Vegas has become a critical market for the homebuilding industry, and there aren’t many companies in the area that can provide the level and breadth of service that we can offer, said Gene Frederick, Las Vegas Division President.

Gene brings more than forty two years experience in residential and commercial construction. He most recently was Vice President of Development for a California based firm. Prior to 2000 he served in the capacities of Superintendent, General Superintendent, and Construction Manager of some of Las Vegas’ leading home building companies, and was Senior Building Inspector for the City of Las Vegas during the 1980’s.

You can contact the new Las Vegas office at:
7065 W. Ann Road, Suite 130-217
Las Vegas, NV 98130
Telephone: (702)459-9800

About Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc.
Burgess Construction Consultants, Inc. is a Third-Party Quality Improvement Inspection Firm working exclusively with Builders performing in-process inspections at the foundation, pre-drywall, and final stages of construction. Burgess develops monthly analysis reports on the progress and improvement of each home by measuring trades’ and superintendents’ performance. Burgess also performs superintendent training, warranty inspections and construction consulting. Founded in 1986, the company is now one of the building industry’s most prominent and respected construction consulting and inspection firms in the country. Headquartered in Dallas, BCCI has additional offices in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Ft. Myers, Houston, Jacksonville, Las Vegas, Orlando, Phoenix, San Antonio and Tampa.

Further information about Burgess can be obtained via phone 888-644-6489, or on the Web at www.burgess-inc.com

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Complimentary Glossary of Decorative Concrete Terms Provided by The Concrete Network

Building and designing with concrete involves many people from various industries and backgrounds. This glossary is useful for gaining a general understanding of the most commonly used decorative concrete terms and definitions.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- The concrete industry covers a broad range of people who design, use, apply, and build with concrete. Whether it is a concrete contractor, a manufacturer, an architect, designer, homeowner, builder, or supplier, a general understanding of terms used within the industry can be very beneficial. The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information on the web, provides a glossary of most commonly used decorative concrete terms and definitions.

The glossary includes over 200 decorative concrete terms, and is organized by simple alphabetical navigation. Terms cover types of decorative finishes such as acid stain, stamped concrete, and concrete overlays, as well as application techniques such as flashing (or flash broadcasting) and diamond grinding, and technical terms such as craze cracks, delamination and efflorescence.

Many of the terms link to additional information and other resources found on The Concrete Network and other related sites. For example, viewers interested in epoxy terrazzo can read the definition of the term and then click on it to access an expanded section with information including design options, how it’s installed, and much more. This feature allows readers to find relevant information quickly and easily.

The Concrete Network also offers many tools for readers to research decorative concrete including a substantial glossary specifically for concrete countertop terms, and a photo gallery covering the gamut of decorative concrete applications including concrete interior floors, driveways, patios, pool decks, concrete countertops, fireplaces, concrete furniture, and much more.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

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REI Wise Signs Strategic Partnership With SRC

REI Wise’s online investment analysis software now integrated into DemographicsNow.

Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- REI Wise, a leading supplier of real estate investment analysis and marketing tools, announced today its strategic partnership with SRC,LLC., a leading developer of geographic business intelligence software. SRC will offer REI Wise’s commercial internet subscription software through www.DemographicsNow.com, the industry's premier online market demographic analysis Web site. Together, REI Wise and SRC will offer customers the most technologically advanced and comprehensive analysis product available anywhere.

REI Wise’s online product offers subscribers an easy way to run full commercial property analysis in less than twenty minutes. This fast, accurate and easy-to-use software produces a detailed financial analysis and professional marketing packages for all types of commercial investments. Best of all, REI Wise’s flexible online service allows users the ability to create proposals, edit data and run financial analysis in real-time.

Using www.DemographicsNow.com customers will be able to integrate their investment analysis with demographic data, business intelligence content, maps, etc., creating the most detailed and useful market analysis tool in the real estate industry.

“This partnership is an excellent extension of our online investment analysis and marketing technology – giving us the ability to leverage our products and bring more value to the commercial broker,” said John D. Freyder, CEO of REI Wise. “With the advancements in SRC’s and REI Wise’s technology we are able to deliver a fully integrated investment proposal package for the real estate industry and help our customers have access to valuable business intelligent content to improve their business.”

“With the addition of REI Wise’s technology to DemographicsNow, SRC is empowering the real estate user to add greater insight in selecting potential properties,” said Dean Stoecker, president and CEO of SRC. “We are eliminating the unnecessary processes of using additional analysis tools and providing a single platform that delivers critical data in seconds or minutes, enabling real estate professionals to work more effectively in the field.”

About REI Wise
Based in Newport Beach, California, REI Wise is the industry leader in subscription-based real estate investment analysis software. REI Wise offers two internet subscription services targeted for real estate professionals involved in commercial and multi-family investments. REI Wise is also the only firm offering a full product line of stand-alone investment analysis software - ranging from a novice package to software for the analysis of commercial property. REI Wise software for real estate professionals includes excellent market tools for producing branded investment proposals which are easily posted on web sites, emailed, printed or saved. For more information, contact REI Wise at 866.473.4435 or visit www.reiwise.com.

About DemographicsNow www.DemographicsNow.com is the industry's premier online market demographic analysis Web site developed by SRC, LLC. DemographicsNow brings users the data they need, quickly, to make sound business decisions before the competition. With www.DemographicsNow.com users can analyze the demographic and market potential of any geography in the U.S.

About SRC
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Orange County, CA, SRC, LLC., gives businesses the insight they need to identify and capitalize on valuable new business opportunities before their competition. SRC’s comprehensive suite of geographic business intelligence applications empowers all employees, from C-level executives to business users, to retrieve and transform data from multiple independent sources regardless of its format or country of origin into actionable intelligence. It’s all done easily, quickly and reliably to help users attract new customers, increase sales and run their businesses more effectively locally, or around the globe. For more information, visit www.ExtendTheReach.com.

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Asbestos Removal Contractors, Silverdell (UK) Ltd Win Top Industry Award

Silverdell (UK) Limited won the Asbestos Removal Contractors Award at the Construction News ‘Specialists in Construction’ Awards last week.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- Silverdell (UK) Limited won the Asbestos Removal Contractors Award at the Construction News ‘Specialists in Construction’ Awards last week.

The awards were organised by Construction News to recognise the critical role played by specialist contractors of all sizes and types on this country's construction projects. The awards are supported by both the National Specialist Contractors' Council and the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group.

The fiercely contested award for Asbestos Removal Contractors was presented to Silverdell (UK) Limited by Terry Jago, Chief Executive of the Asbestos Removal Contractors Association, ARCA. Competition in each category was intense.

Nearly 600 construction professionals from across the industry gathered to celebrate the awards at the London Park Lane Hilton Hotel on the 11th May 2006. The judges commented: “This company demonstrated real commitment in all areas and gave an especially good account of its health and safety achievement.” They added, “impressive growth speaks for itself – it’s a good company”

Danny Spicer, Silverdell Managing Director said, “It was an extremely proud moment to receive the award for Asbestos Removal. This has been a huge team effort and I am delighted that we have been rewarded by our industry peers. We have proved ourselves to be real innovators within the construction industry and we all look forward to continued success through the next year”

See the full story at www.silverdell.co.uk
For more information on the Silverdell UK range of Asbestos Removal Services visit www.silverdell.co.uk. For high resolution images, contact Simply Marcomms PR on + 44 (0) 870 199 4044.

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New Thermal Imaging System Boasts Advanced Image Fusion and Unprecedented Functionality

EZTherm XP™ IR Image Fusion Camera allows camera operators to mix thermal and visible images into fused real-time video.

Fairfield, NJ (PRWEB) May 17, 2006 -- Electrophysics® has introduced EZTherm XP, an advanced thermal imaging camera designed to enhance the analytical capabilities of the most demanding infrared systems user. The new IR camera introduces an advanced visible and thermal video fusion feature ideal for those applications where visible image details are important to image interpretation and analysis. The powerful image fusion function gives users the ability to mix infrared and visible imagery into real-time fused video making it easier to visualize temperature related problems in a wide range of objects. User-friendly controls allow the operator to adjust between 100% thermal and 100% visible and new auto-thermal scaling enables the display of thermal detail within a user-specified temperature range overlaid on high-quality video. Additionally, the camera includes the ability to adjust image registration in X-Y position as well as magnification, perfect for critical image alignment applications.

One of a new class of powerful portable thermography systems available today, the EZTherm XP is ideal for a number of applications, including facility maintenance, process control, test and measurement, R&D, building diagnosis and public health screening. The EZTherm XP produces stunning thermal images at 60Hz with high resolution and sensitivity. A lightweight yet rugged waterproof camera housing makes the EZTherm XP suitable for any number of harsh environments. Featuring a high performance 320x240 uncooled focal plane array, the EZTherm XP offers a spectral response from 8 to 14μm and can measure temperatures between -40°C and 500° (2,000°C optional available) with a thermal sensitivity of less than 0.1°C.

A variety of in-camera analysis tools include multiple spot meters, auto hot/cold spot tracking, temperature alarm set point, area analysis and isotherms. Several different infrared objective lenses are available including wide-angle, telephoto and close-up lenses so that the user can optimize the scene presentation for the application. For added versatility, thermal images can be recorded in both 14-bit and JPEG formats and can be transferred effortlessly to PCs, utilizing industry-standard interfaces such as FireWire®, and USB 2.0. Highly advanced software packages for PdM report generation and real-time image recording and analysis are also featured. Weighing in at only 3.5 lb., EZTHERM XP is qualified to IP-54 (water resistant) and features a highly ergonomic camera housing. The camera’s hand grip places all controls at the operator’s finger tips and makes the camera comfortable to hold and easy to control.

Headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, Electrophysics develops advanced thermal, night vision and near infrared imaging systems for use in a host of imaging applications. Since 1969, Electrophysics has maintained its focus on delivering products that reflect the company’s exceptional engineering capabilities to meet specific real world demands while keeping pace with rapidly evolving imaging technologies. The Company has realized exceptional growth as a result of its customer-centric philosophy and remains firmly committed to continually innovating its products in order to enhance the experience of end-users. Electrophysics is vertically integrated with expertise in complex signal processing, optics, embedded software, PC software applications development and hardware design.

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May 16, 2006

Frick Contracting, Inc. Launches New Web Service for Construction Jobs

Contracting Bid, a new Web service developed by Frick Contracting, Inc., takes aim at streamlining the construction bidding process. This Web service will make communication and coordination between contractors and their customers much easier.

Granada Hills, California (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 16, 2006 – Frick Contracting, Inc., a Web services development company, has launched a new Web service called Contracting Bid, which allows residential contractors, commercial contractors, and sub-contractors, to find real-time construction jobs leads.

Frick Contracting, Inc., formed in September 2005, specializes in Web services development. In April, Frick Contracting released its first Web service, Contracting Bid, aimed at the construction industry. Contracting Bid will become a reliable source of leads for construction jobs for builders, contractors, and various trade specialties. It also contains regularly updated contracting stories from Google News and articles from the Journal of Light Construction.

Contracting Bid will offer three main services: first, a free project posting service for individuals or firms wishing to obtain bids for construction jobs for home improvement projects; second, a subscription-based service for contractors wishing to have access to real-time construction leads, as well as various tools to aid them in the bidding process; third, an online advertising and marketing system for contractors.

In March, Frick Contracting, Inc. launched a beta version of Contracting Bid. After one month of beta testing by individuals and contractors, the amount of positive feedback received from testers compelled Frick Contracting, Inc. to launch its new web service to the masses. Beginning, April 1, 2006, Frick Contracting activated its credit card payment system and began accepting contractor subscriptions.

Frick Contracting, Inc. developed Contracting Bid in order to better facilitate the often time-consuming and intimidating process of getting quality bids for construction jobs. Frick Contracting, Inc. intends for Contracting Bid to be the first premier destination for people who want to receive multiple bids for construction jobs. This new service medium will streamline communications and coordination between contractors and their customers. Contracting Bid will accept listings submitted through the web site, sent via email, or phoned in to 661-338-9750. People can submit larger projects as several smaller sub-contracted projects.

In addition, Frick Contracting, Inc. wants contractors and sub-contractors to begin thinking of Contracting Bid as a service that is not only affordable, but also a valuable and dependable source for leads on construction jobs. For additional information, or a free trial, on Contracting Bid or any other service offered by Frick Contracting, Inc., contact Michael Frick or visit www.contractingbid.com.

About Frick Contracting, Inc.:
Frick Contracting, Inc. is a Web services development company. They also provide IT consulting, system administration, networking, and programming services.

Contact:
Michael C. Frick, President
Frick Contracting, Inc.
661-338-9750
www.contractingbid.com

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RugBuddy™ Honored with Inclusion in Metropolitan Home's Prestigious 'Design 100' List -- Speedheat® Portable Heating Mat Offers a Unique Warming Touch Under Area Rugs

Met Home’s annual Design 100 list is a virtual cornucopia of “the year’s best” products, people and even places that influence design. A unique, new electric radiant heating mat by Speedheat® International was included in this year’s list. Like an electric blanket for the floor, RugBuddy™ turns regular area rugs into invisible space heaters and adds warmth just where you need it.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- Metropolitan Home magazine named RugBuddy™ to their May 2006 annual “Design 100” list -- a “quixotic collage” of interesting and unique people, places and things in the world of design. At number 20 on the list, RugBuddy™ is an ultra-thin heating mat specially designed for use under area rugs. A product of Speedheat® International, RugBuddy™ offers plug-n-warm simplicity and gentle radiant heat. The “warming wonder” is an ideal solution for taking the chill off of any space and is the only UL-listed (Underwriter’s Laboratories) portable heating product in the world approved for use under area rugs.

“We are honored that Metropolitan Home included RugBuddy in their Design 100 list,” said Pieter Jansens, Chairman of Speedheat International. “Met Home is a top-notch publication focused on the latest and greatest in modern design, and we are truly humbled to be included in their prestigious list. We see our inclusion as a positive nod to our unique product and to the growing popularity of electric radiant floor heating.”

As alternative heat sources, such as electric radiant floor heating continue to gain popularity, RugBuddy offers an ideal no-fuss warming solution. You simply place the heating mat under your area rug and insert the GFCI protected plug into the wall. By gently warming from the ground up and allowing heat to rise naturally, RugBuddy takes advantage of the many benefits of radiant heating. The incredibly thin electric radiant heating blanket heats up in less than 20 minutes. One 5.5 x 8 foot heating panel can warm a 10 x 10 foot room, helping increase comfort while lowering energy bills.

“RugBuddy is part of my daily ritual, and I am addicted to it,” says Michele Gray of Woodstock, GA. “We have a RugBuddy in our kitchen, and I look forward to putting my feet on it every day. I also enjoy the versatility of being able to turn it on or off whenever I want. Recently, I opened the windows to let in some cool spring air and turned off our main heating system, but I still had the RugBuddy warming my feet and taking the chill off the room. The gentle warmth is very therapeutic to me, and when my feet are warm, my whole body just feels better.”

As Ms. Gray has discovered, enjoying luxurious warmth in any room of the home is simple and easy with RugBuddy because it is guaranteed safe no matter what type of floor covering is under your area rug (stone, tile, wood, laminate, vinyl, cork or carpet). The feather-thin floor warming mat is a mere 1/16” thick and consists of Generation4™ looped heating element laminated between two layers of polyester. The full-surround ground screen is an effective EMR, EMI and RFI 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 electric rug heating blankets can be placed on a timer and are waterproof as well as safe to the touch — even at their highest settings.

“The ability of RugBuddy portable heating mats to warm from the ground up produces evenly heated rooms that are more comfortable at lower temperatures allowing users to reduce traditional thermostat settings, thus saving energy and lowering heating costs,” explains Peter Newman, President of Speedheat U.S. “Radiant heating also helps 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.”

RugBuddy plug-n-warm heaters were specifically designed to solve zone heating problems without the expense or mess of adding additional ductwork or baseboard heating units. Since the electric heating panels are hidden under the rug, they are virtually invisible and are completely safe unlike traditional space heaters.

RugBuddy heating panels come in five popular sizes:

Extra Large: 5.5 x 8 foot
Large: 5 x 7 foot
Medium: 3 x 5 foot
Runner: 2 x 7.5 foot
Small: 3 x 2 foot (perfect for under the desk in your office)

RugBuddy portable under rug heaters are available online at www.speedheat.us.

Speedheat® Also Offers Installed Warming Solutions for the Whole Home:
In addition to RugBuddy, Speedheat also offers electric radiant heating solutions that can be installed under virtually any flooring material including: carpet, ceramic tile, exotic stone, marble, granite, floating wood, laminates, vinyl and more. Speedheat systems are an energy efficient alternative heat source for any room including the basement, sunroom, bath, kitchen, bedroom and living room. Whether building a new home or remodeling, Speedheat’s Generation4™ systems are easy to install in a single room or throughout an entire house. Speedheat offers the ultimate in flexibility, control and comfort. Other Generation4™ products include: TileWarm™, woodBEwarmer™ and CarpetMate™.

An Innovative Leader for Over 20 Years:
As inventors of Generation4™ electric radiant heating, Speedheat has produced quality solutions since 1985. Speedheat has offices in 10 countries and is currently heating more than 30 million square feet of space worldwide. Speedheat stands behind their products with their 100% commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Recent Publicity:
In addition to being selected for Metropolitan Home’s “Design 100” list, Speedheat was also recently featured in This Old House Magazine’s “20 of the Year’s Coolest Tools, Gizmos and Gadgets” list. Speedheat also received publicity in the Chicago Tribune, House DIY (formerly do! magazine), Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, Atlanta’s Points North magazine, HGTV’s International Builder's Show, FloorRadio, FloorDaily.net, Rug Insider magazine, RugInsider.com and the Ask Andrea™ nationally-syndicated home improvement radio show.

Distributor Opportunities Still Available:
Speedheat is still seeking additional distributors in America. For more information, please contact Peter Newman at 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356) or visit www.speedheat.us.

Additional Information:
For general information, pricing estimates and installation scheduling, please contact Ingrid Weir at 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356) or visit www.speedheat.us.

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U.S Companies Eye Libya Business Opportunities

More U S Companies are joining trade delegations to Tripoli as prospects and opportunities brighten.

Tripoli, Libya (PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- Officials at Phoenicia Group (http://www.phoenicia-group.net), a leading U.S-Libyan risk management consultancy and advisory firm, say U.S-Libya trade and business confidence has reached an all time high, as U.S companies show significant interest in learning about doing business in Libya, and as more U.S businesses opted to join targeted high profile trade delegations visiting Libya this year.

Chris Davies, CEO of Phoenicia Group’s Event Management Unit, which organizes high profile government-led trade events in Libya, says U.S businesses are more aware of Libya’s market potential and are taking advantage of closer ties to enhance a competitive position in the market and initiate market entry strategies.

‘Compared to just a year ago, we have seen huge increases in inquiries from U.S companies wishing to do business in Libya, with a 200% increase in registrations for our U.S-Libya Trade Delegations.’

Surprisingly, while the Oil & Gas sector remains the main focus for U.S companies, a lot of interest is coming from the non-Oil sector -- in fields as diverse as tourism, telecommunications, finance, construction, agribusiness, and defense & aerospace.

The U.S-Libya Trade Delegation 2006, titled ‘Partners for Progress’, and organized by Phoenicia Group’s Event Management Unit in association with the Tripoli-based Libyan American Business Council, was launched earlier this year to promote U.S-Libyan business ties, and has proven to be an enormous success, with two fully booked delegations making the trip to Tripoli and meeting with members of the Libyan business community and representatives of key Libyan government agencies.

Endorsed by the Libyan General Chambers of Commerce, the high profile business delegations received widespread coverage from Libyan TV and state newspapers and trade journals when they visited in March and May this year, and included representatives from US companies such as Fluor, Raytheon, Motorola, Citibank, Agoco, and several small and medium sized businesses.

Two more U.S-Libya Delegations will be taking off in August and November, and are geared not only for major U.S corporations but also smaller sized businesses and entrepreneurs.

Ryad Sunusi, President & CEO of Phoenicia Group and a leading Libyan consultant and analyst, says the booming business between the two countries are an extension of the strategic partnership being built between the two countries as a result of shared interests.

He is quick to caution U.S companies on the need for due diligence when looking to trade or invest in Libya.

‘US investors and traders eying Libya need a reliable and established partner -- who can provide the assistance, contacts, and legal support services and guide them through all aspects of doing business in Libya.’ he says.

When asked about the most promising sectors for U.S companies, Mr.Sunusi replied, ‘Libya has great FDI potential -- Libya’s infrastructure is in need of repair, and is a large country with many needs.’

‘Outside the Oil and Gas sector, infrastructure is high priority -- hospitals, housing, schools, sanitation services, water and power supplies, as well as construction of new ports, airports, rail system, roads, and other essential services.’

‘Outstanding prospects exist for U.S exporters in advanced oil field technology & services, medical equipments and hospital supplies, aviation, electric power generations, transmission systems, computers & software services, security & safety equipments, telecommunications, water resource equipments, farm machinery, agricultural commodities such as wheat & corn.’

Libya’s Free Trade Zones, modeled on Dubai’s model, and the economic advantages it offers U.S manufacturers looking for an export hub to Europe, Africa, and the Caspian Region, was a point Libya is keen to promote, he said.

‘Libya can serve as an ideal transit zone for companies seeking to export to Europe, Africa, and Caspian countries through its Free Trade Zone in Misratah.’

Libya’s massive tourism potential -- Libya seeks U.S partners and investors in developing tourism infrastructure to sustain an estimated 10,000,000 visitors a year by 2015 -- was another key theme.

‘Tourism has the most untapped potential -- Libya has over 1,700 km coastline of unspoiled beaches, preserved historical ruins, desert oases, Libya has the perfect ingredients for the sun, sea, sand -- and history vacation spot.’ Mr.Sunusi noted.

‘Great opportunities exist for tourism projects, hotel construction and equity partnership, construction of tourism complexes, and this is a sector which will witness a boom in the coming years.’

The recent announcement of the establishment of the Libyan Stock Exchange and the establishment of a liberal and transparent investment and legal framework are seen by analysts as a real desire by the Libyan government to attract international investment and build business confidence.

The further normalization of relations and the dropping of Libya from the US State Department’s list as a designated state sponsor of terrorism are regarded by many as clear signs of a new golden age between Libya and the United States.

About Phoenicia Group Libya, LLC

Phoenicia Group, a US-Libyan professional business services company, establishes and advises on interoperability issues in the Libyan Market with technology, and devises, researches and implements market entry and risk management strategies for U.S companies wishing to establish a foothold for commerce in Libya. For investor information or company information, contact Alan Hines at +1 415 992 8174.

Media Contact:

Jeff Hallinger - 302-353-4560

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Self-Leveling and Collapsible, Trojan Sawhorses are Indispensable Tools for Savvy Contractors

Construction pros discover a wealth of benefits from heavy-duty, portable sawhorse design, including added productivity, accuracy, convenience and safety.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- With an innovative design and lifetime guarantee, Trojan Manufacturing has transformed the sawhorse from a wobbly and mundane job site appendage into a professional and highly versatile portable tool that enables contractors to work more productively, accurately and safely.

The Trojan sawhorse, already famous among some carpenters, painters and other construction tradesmen, is a unique product consisting of two pairs of collapsible steel legs. The product is designed so that a common 2 x 4 can be quickly and easily clamped at the top of the legs to form the crossbeam. Users can choose any length 2 x 4 to suit their needs or use upward to 2 x 12 sizes for jobs where increased crossbeam elevation is useful. When it’s time to travel, the 2 x 4 or other standard board can be tossed into the truck or tossed away.

Until now, sawhorses were typically problematic for contractors in the field. Often built by a construction assistant at the job site, “classic” wooden sawhorses are cumbersome, often uneven and usually too bulky to transport. As a result, many get left behind, requiring new horses to be built for each job. When you consider labor cost over time, the Trojan sawhorse pays for itself many times over.

One of the most unique design features of the Trojan sawhorse is its ability to self-level on uneven ground or rough flooring. While traditional sawhorses will tend to wobble on such surfaces, this new design incorporating a wood cross-beam clamped by metal legs facilitates the quick release of the cross-beam, stabilizing adjustment of the legs, then re-clamping of the cross-beam.

The stability of Trojan sawhorses is an important feature that improves safety, accuracy or productivity, depending on the application. To the carpenter this has safety implications, along with providing added accuracy and speed of cuts. To the house painter, Trojan sawhorses are ideal for use in making temporary tables or for creating elevated platforms that facilitate overhead painting.

Trojan sawhorses can also be used to install granite kitchen counter tops, which can weigh 800 lbs. and measure 10 ft in length. Because cutting holes in the granite (for sinks and fixtures) will weaken the slab, the Trojan product allows installers to place the granite on the sawhorses next to the counter to make the cuts.

Besides being adjustable in height by virtue of the wooden crossbeam chosen, the Trojan sawhorse comes in standard (27 in.) and tall (35 in.) sizes.

“We take great pride in the product -- in the design, the quality and functionality,” says Jeff O’Mealy, Trojan founder and president. “We’ve gone to great lengths to ensure quality, including heavy-duty welds, heavier material, hefty gripping spikes, and pinch guards. Even the powder-coat finish is designed for longer service life. This is a tool that will probably last the contractor forever.”

The utility and ease of use make Trojan sawhorses an important tool for professional painters, cabinet-makers, framers, and finish carpenters -- anyone who has an appreciation for having quality tools on the job.

For more information:

Jeff O’Mealy
Trojan Manufacturing, Inc
727 South 27th Street
Washougal, WA 98671
Phone (800) 745-2120
Fax: (360) 335-9581
Visit the web site: www.trojantools.com

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Unique Crete of South Central Texas Launches New Website for Decorative Concrete

Unique Crete of South Central Texas is offering great summertime rates for complete concrete makeovers for homeowners. Unique Crete specializes in decorative concrete, stained concrete and stamped concrete.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- Unique Crete launched its new website www.UniqueCrete.com for potential customers can view online the outstanding and creative work they do in decorative concrete. Unique Crete specialize in architectural concrete staining textures for your residential needs. At www.Uniquecrete.com we create complete hardscape solutions for driveways, patios, pools, walkways, and decks. Interior solutions are one of our many qualities we can provide for you, as well as the smaller jobs of power washing. At www.UniqueCrete.com we use the finest quality products by Sure Crete and provide high quality work, guaranteed. We offer a fresh, newly broomed finish to old, worn concrete. SureBroom renews parking, drives, walk & parking lots.

SureStain is not typical stain or dye. It is made from a mild hydrochloric acids solutions, wetting agents, and metallic ions.When applied on concrete metallic ions chemically react with the free alkaline in the cement forming oxides that produce an even color, SureStain produces the multi-hued, variegated look of natural stone. SureStain may be used in interior and exterior flooring applications. Typical applications include residences, restaurants, malls, etc. as an economical alternative to tile or pavers. As a permanent part of the concrete SureStain will not fade, peel, delaminate, or chip. With the addition of SureSeal Clear sealer, it performs well in high traffic areas. The sealed surface is especially easy to clean and maintain.

SureStain penetrates and colors concrete in varying degrees depending on the specific characteristics of the concrete. Each pour may have differences the produce dramatic shades once the chemical is applied. For this reason, a test section should be produced prior to the general application of the chemical staining. This test should be done on the job site and if possible, on the specific surface to be stained. The test area should be of adequate size for good visual inspection. The same worker, equipment, and technique the produced the sample should be used to produce the finished job. Fashion a luxurious floor coupled with Old World beauty. With SureStain, transform ordinary concrete to a stunning, multi-hued, nearly maintenance free surface resembling marble or glazed stone.

Unique Crete provides services in all types of decorative concrete Cleaning Concrete, Colored Concrete, Interior Concrete Floors, Concrete Driveways, Concrete Homes,Concrete Patios, Concrete Resurfacing, Decorative Concrete, Finished Basements, Pool Decking, Concrete Staining. At www.UniqueCrete.com we service Houston, Austin, San Antonio and surrounding areas as well. Call today for your estimate, we look forward to hearing from you. You can reach Unique Crete in Houston (Matt Moore) (732) 216-4170, in Austin Jim Zach (512)-577-5712 and in San Antonio Al Smith (210)-255-7749.

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Northern Cyprus Properties at SeaTerra Opens a Show Flat for Immediate Showing

Off-plan investors in North Cyprus no longer have to rely on their imagination when deciding to buy a luxury apartment. SeaTerra has just opened their show flat near one of the last unspoilt beach properties in Europe. Take a subsidised vacation in Northern Cyprus to see this model apartment for yourself. Properties are selling fast at prices as low as £39,000 per unit.

(PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- North Cyprus is quickly becoming the newest hot spot for unspoilt beach property investment. Luxury gated residences in North Cyprus which can be seen at http://www.cyprus-seaterra.com, start at £39,000 and are selling fast.

Considering an off-plan development investment? SeaTerra subsidises inspection trips to beautiful North Cyprus. You get a guided tour of our apartment complexes with swimming pools, gyms and maintained gardens. The model is fully furnished. See all the white goods which come as part of the package.

Imagine strolling alongside a beautiful conservation area with a panoramic sea and mountain view. Enjoy the many amenities a luxury apartment complex has to offer, such as on-site athletic facilities, a convenient mini market and a nearby, soon to be completed, golf course. Join your neighbours on archaeological outings throughout Cyprus or at the restaurants in nearby Esentepe Village.

The beach complex, including all public areas and gardens, will be maintained and secured by an experienced, on-site, 24/7 management company. Options for room cleaning and rental services will be available as well -- all at a very reasonable cost.

Payments are due as construction work progresses. This project is being built by developers with a proven international track record.

Visit our show flat and see for yourself! Details of the subsidised trips to Northern Cyprus are at http://cyprus-seaterra.com/SeaTerraBay/Inspec_Trips.html and are fully refundable if you buy the property.

About SeaTerra Group
SeaTerra, the leading developer of luxury gated properties in Northern Cyprus, is led by foreign executives with many years of international construction and development experience. It is also backed by international organisations and investors.

The owners and directors bring to North Cyprus the knowledge and experience gained from their development success in Costa del Sol, Spain. Our current properties in Northern Cyprus have been designed by an international experienced team and are being built to the very highest of standards.

Contact: Jan or Margaret

SeaTerra main office in North Cyprus:
Ersoy Plaza
1 Yagmur Sokak
Kyrenia
Tel: +90 392 816 0140
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Hurricanes Blow in the Mold: Are Roofs Ready for Hurricane Season?

The approach of the next hurricane season has many homeowners scrambling to gather supplies and prepare their house for strong winds and pelting rains. But even if the house appears untouched, the rain and moisture could have left a prime environment for mold. “Good House” expert Matt Shipley provides tips and advice on how to increase awareness of the mold-vulnerable areas on a roof and how to prevent these areas from allowing excess moisture into a home.

Orlando, FL (PREWEB) May 16, 2006 -– Last year’s hurricane season left many houses and buildings in rubble and caused many more to be shut down from increased levels of mold growing inside. Unfortunately, even after extensive repairs, many of these buildings will face the same moisture and mold problems again this year.

Most of the water-vulnerable areas on a house or building are located on its roof. Taking a proactive approach to guard against wind-driven rain in the seven areas on a roof and exterior of a house will help reduce the amount of excess water and moisture allowed in during the upcoming hurricane and rainy season.

“Good House” expert Matt Shipley suggests leak guarding all areas on the exterior of your house. By reducing the number of areas that water has to gain access to a house, the chances of creating an environment friendly to mold significantly decreases.

“Although every house has mold spores, they need the right conditions in order to thrive,” said Shipley. “Mold requires a food source, the right temperature and moisture in order to grow into catastrophic proportions that put insurance and homebuilding companies out of business and drive homeowners from their homes.”

The seven most vulnerable areas on the exterior include:
· Roof Crickets
· Roof Valleys
· Ridge Vents
· Roof Rakes to Sidewalls
· Roofs to Walls
· Housewraps or drainage planes
· Window Flashings

“You can live worry-free about mold if you successfully manage moisture in and around your house,” Shipley said. “Check each of the water-vulnerable areas on the exterior of your house to make sure they are not collecting water and letting it into your home.”

About Matt Shipley:

Matt Shipley, author of Good House Bad House, is dedicated to helping others understand how to make their home more comfortable, healthy, safe, durable and energy efficient. He received a Bachelor of Economics from the United States Naval Academy and served for a total of eleven years on active duty with the Navy. Matt worked for a General Electric Capital company as a process improvement expert before joining a residential construction research firm. During his tenure at the research firm, he participated in cutting-edge home performance research and field studies.

For additional information on preparing homes for the hurricane season, or to arrange an interview with Matt, please contact:

Jennifer Quint
PR/PR
800-786-1765
http://www.prpr.net

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Quality Joinery and Metalwork Products from Building Contractors William Skinner

William Skinner & Son, based at St Quivox, near Ayr in Scotland, is well known as a highly successful firm of building contractors which works for prestigious clients in the retail and other sectors.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- William Skinner & Son, based at St Quivox, near Ayr in Scotland, is well known as a highly successful firm of building contractors which works for prestigious clients in the retail and other sectors.

What may not be so well known is that all of the joinery and metalwork used on their projects is manufactured by their own skilled craftsmen at their modern, well equipped workshops in Ayr.

Up until now these facilities have only been available to service the demands of William Skinner's own contracts. However, a recent review of capacity means that they can now manufacture individual and limited batch items for direct sale to private customers and businesses at competitive prices.

Examples of joinery products include entrance and field gates, shop counters, bars, display units, external and internal doors, wine racks, garden furniture, gazebos and summer houses.

Metal fabricated items include gates, railings, garden arches and security barriers and grills.

William Skinner concentrate on quality and can assist with design or work to your own design and drawings in the timber that you choose. Metalwork can be mild or stainless and a galvanised or other finish can be provided if this is a requirement. Metal folding facilities have recently been added in the workshop, further extending the range of products which we can produce.

They would welcome enquiries from both private clients and local businesses including the retail, agricultural and construction sectors.

As a commitment to the local community and the environment, as demonstrated by their recent establishment of a renewable energy division with emphasis on the solar heating market, the joiners at William Skinner have produced a limited number of bird nest boxes to an approved design for free distribution to local schools and charities. To request one of these or to discuss your requirements for timber or metal products please telephone Barney Duffy at William Skinner on 01292 671188.

Skinners now employ around 100 people from their head office at Highfield, St Quivox, just on the perimeter of Prestwick Airport.

In the last three years the company has trebled its turnover and quadrupled its profits.

Skinners concentrate predominantly upon refurbishment work rather than the construction of new buildings on green field sites, but also specialise in several other construction disciplines like joinery, tiling and plumbing.

Over the years the company has been successful in winning many large high-value contracts - for instance the refurbishment work it has done on outlets of the giant supermarket chain Tesco.

Looking to the future, renewable energy figures prominently in William Skinner & Son's plans.

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 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.

Company chairman John Quinton commented: "Most people won’t want a wind turbine in their back garden, at least not until the new range of small domestic models becomes available, but everybody, surely, would like some free hot water.

"Within the next couple of months 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 of installation."

And finally, detailed business targets have now been set by William Skinner & Son for the next five years, and this eminently successful Ayrshire company confidently expects to double its sales turnover again by 2010, whilst still maintaining its current level of profitability.

William Skinner & Son Ltd, Cunningham House, Highfield, St Quivox, AYR, Ayrshire. KA6 5HQ Scotland

Telephone: 01292 671188 Fax: 01292 671133
Website: www.williamskinner.co.uk

Fame Publicity Services, 10 Miller Road, AYR, Ayrshire KA7 2AY Scotland

Telephone: 01292 281498
Web: www.famepublicity.co.uk

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National Arbitration Forum and Hart ADR Merge to Form FORUM Dispute Management in California

New entity creates larger mediation and construction base of operations for the dispute resolution administrator

LOS ANGELES and MINNEAPOLIS, MN (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 15, 2006 -- The National Arbitration Forum and Hart ADR, founded by Ross R. Hart, Esq., have recently joined together to better serve the dispute resolution needs of the California construction and real estate industries. This strategic partnership will allow parties with construction and/or real estate related disputes to access an experienced panel of arbitrators and mediators and will create a more efficient resolution process. The merged entity is now named FORUM Dispute Management.

FORUM Dispute Management will leverage Hart ADR’s specialized panel of construction arbitrators and mediators and the National Arbitration Forum’s state-of-art case management system and its ability to customize specialized ADR programs.

“This partnership seemed like a natural fit,” said Ross Hart. “The National Arbitration Forum’s administration services are exemplary. By joining together, we can offer clients an experienced panel and stellar case management. It is a win-win for those in need of efficient and effective dispute resolution.”

The California FORUM Dispute Management panel will initially be comprised of Ross Hart, Tom Craigo, Mike Bayard, Joseph Liebman and Robert Mann, who possess over 75 years of combined legal experience in construction, construction defect, insurance and other related disputes. The office will be managed by ADR industry veteran, John Horn, who is western regional director of the National Arbitration Forum.

“Ross and the other Hart ADR panelists are preeminent experts in the field of construction,” said Ed Anderson, managing director of the National Arbitration Forum. “Partnering with Hart ADR helps expand our reach, both geographically and in terms of expanding our service offerings. We have been strengthening our construction ADR services over the last few years and forming this new entity that focuses primarily on construction-related disputes is the next step in the right direction for us.”

FORUM Dispute Management’s services will focus primarily on mediation and will utilize the National Arbitration Forum’s ability to provide flexible out-of-court solutions for a variety of construction and real estate disputes.

For more information about FORUM Dispute Management and its services, contact 213-487-8660 or visit http://www.arb-forum.com/focus/construction/.

About FORUM Dispute Management
An affiliate of the National Arbitration Forum located in Southern California, FORUM Dispute Management provides construction alternative dispute resolution services to parties in the western United States. With a distinguished panel of mediators and arbitrators, FORUM Dispute Management handles construction and real-estate related disputes in an efficient and effective manner.

About the National Arbitration Forum
The National Arbitration Forum is one of the world's leading providers of alternative dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation. Committed to the integrity of America’s legal process, the National Arbitration Forum maintains a distinguished panel of over 1,500 attorneys and retired judges who follow and apply the substantive law when rendering legal decisions. National Arbitration Forum mediators and arbitrators are located across the U.S. and in 29 countries around the world. By administering dispute resolution solutions that save time and money, the National Arbitration Forum provides an efficient and effective service for all legal parties. A leader in the dispute resolution industry for 20 years, the National Arbitration Forum is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota with offices in New Jersey and Southern California. For more information visit the National Arbitration Forum's website at http://www.adrforum.com/.

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Fox Run at Orchard Park Announces the Sale of Almost $80 Million of Bonds

Construction to begin on 52-acre Lifecare community; bringing jobs and revenue to Erie County.

Orchard Park, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- Fox Run at Orchard Park (www.foxrunorchardpark.com), a Lifecare Retirement Community dedicated to providing active seniors the freedom to enjoy a full array of lifestyle enhancements, announced today the sale of almost $80 million of Series A and Series B bonds. The fixed-rate and extendable bonds were issued by the Erie County Industrial Development Agency and underwritten by Ziegler Capital Markets Group, a widely recognized leader in senior living finance.

The bonds will fund the acquisition, construction and equipping of the Fox Run at Orchard Park project, which involves the acquisition of a 52-acre parcel of land at the corner of Big Tree Road (Route 20-A) and California Road; the construction of 180 independent-living units, 51 enriched-housing units and 50 skilled-nursing units, along with community buildings, infrastructure improvements, landscaping and the acquisition and installation of personal property.

“In raising almost $80 million, we are now prepared to move forward with the next phase in the development of one of the finest Lifecare communities in New York State,” said Christina M. Abt, director of Marketing for Fox Run at Orchard Park. “We know our residents our eagerly anticipating the completion of construction, which will bring hundreds of jobs and millions in revenue to Erie County.”

The construction of Fox Run will have am estimated $78 million impact on Erie County, and result in the creation of almost 150 jobs. Once the Lifecare community opens its doors, it will have a projected $26.5 million impact on Erie County annually and create 250 new jobs in the area.

About Fox Run at Orchard Park
Fox Run at Orchard Park is sponsored by the United Church Home Society; a Western New York based organization founded in 1877, devoted to residential senior citizen living and care.

When constructed, Fox Run will be located on 52 tranquil Orchard Park acres set at the southeast corner of Route 20-A and California Road. The site will offer housing options consisting of one and two bedroom apartments as well as patio homes. Additionally, the Fox Run Community will offer its senior residents a variety of on site amenities including a health center, indoor pool, workshop, gift shop, banking facilities and a variety of restaurants. For more information on Fox Run visit www.foxrunorchardpark.com or call 662-5001.

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netCustomer CEO to Present at SIIA Software Strategy Summit 2006; Strategic Planning, The Executive Offshore Decision

netCustomer CEO, Punita Pandey will participate in a panel session on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. She will discuss strategies and options for executives to leverage offshoring for a variety of business functions ranging from product development to technical support.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- netCustomer, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise software support and services, announced today that its Chairman & CEO, Punita Pandey, has been invited to present at the SIIA Software Strategy Summit on Tuesday, May 16, 2006. The annual conference hosted by Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) will be held at Hotel Westin St. Francis, San Francisco, CA. It will provide in-depth discussions on Offshoring, Open Source, Software as a Service, and Security.

Punita Pandey will join the panel discussion titled “Strategic Planning: The Executive Offshore Decision.” She will discuss strategies and options for executives to leverage offshoring for a variety of business functions ranging from product development to technical support. She will also highlight significance of outsourcing and offshoring in achieving speed, flexibility, and cost control to aid competitiveness and business growth.

The panelist will include:

-- Robert Corace, Executive Consultant, VMOplus Inc. (Moderator)
-- Keith Davidson, Director of Operations, Autodesk Building Collaboration Services
-- Punita Pandey, Chairman & CEO, netCustomer
-- T.M. Ravi, President & CEO, Mimosa Systems, Inc.

The conference will include keynotes from Geoffrey Moore of TCG Advisors, Tien Tzuo of Salesforce.com, Philippe Vincent of Accenture, Ann Winblad of Hummer Winblad Venture Partners, and Russ Daniels of Hewlett Packard.

About netCustomer
netCustomer is a leading provider of enterprise software support and services. Backed by extensive experience of supporting major enterprise applications, netCustomer has customized its innovative services for a variety of enterprise applications. Working with PeopleSoft as their outsourced services provider for over four years, netCustomer supported worldwide customers of PeopleSoft and J. D. Edwards. netCustomer now provides its proven services directly to enterprises including advice on cost-effective maintenance and support options and open source alternatives to closed-source enterprise software.

netCustomer has a state-of-the-art technology center in India and sales offices in the U.S. For more information, visit www.netCustomer.com or call 1-510-824-2300.

For more information contact
Swati Shrivastava
netCustomer, Inc.
510.824.2304

netCustomer is a registered trademark of netCustomer, Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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NeoTek Homes Extends Unmatched Referral Program to Individuals, Tradesman & Realtors.

In an effort to reach a more diverse client base, NeoTek Homes has implemented a direct 1% commission bonus to anyone that refers a client who ends up building a home through NeoTek Homes. The average commission is $2,500+ for doing nothing more than telling a friend, co-worker or family member to check NeoTek Homes out.

(PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- In an effort to reach a more diverse client base, NeoTek Homes has implemented a direct 1% commission bonus to anyone that refers a client who ends up building a home through NeoTek Homes. The average commission is $2,500+ for doing nothing more than telling a friend, co-worker or family member to check NeoTek Homes out.

“We had a choice.” says Adam Pletcher, CEO “Spend thousands of dollars blindly through television ads, or offer those thousands of dollars to an individual that refers someone to us. I’d rather thank that one person and make it worth their time.”

It doesn't have to be a close friend. Anyone you know that is looking to buy a new home needs to check out NeoTek Homes first. Be it friends, family, co-workers or that guy you seem to run into all the time at the store, have them all check out the possibilities that come with building a new home.

You don't have to pay any fees, you never need to renew. There are no catchy gimmicks or hidden tricks. NeoTek Homes will pay you a 1% commission for every person you refer that we build a home for. There are no minimums or maximums that can be referred.

So spread the word and make some serious cash. Even if that guy isn't a close friend, he will be after you save him tens of thousands of dollars on his next home. A home built to superior standards and featuring all the best that can be had.

Sample: You refer a friend who ends up building a $300,000 home through NeoTek Homes. We cut you a check for $3,000 as our way of saying thanks. It is that simple and you can refer as many people as you would like.

Log on to http://www.neotekhomes.com and click on our affiliate link to sign up.

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Professional Equipment Launches a New Line of Safety Products Available at ProfessionalEquipment.com

Professional Equipment adds safety products to its line, emphasizing the importance of protective gear in hazardous workplaces.

Hauppague, NY (PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- Recognizing that safety products are as necessary to industry as good employees and top-quality tools and equipment, Professional Equipment now offers an extensive line of personal protective equipment (PPE), expanding its wide selection of products for inspection, electrical, HVAC, engineering, municipal, construction and building professionals.

Because different jobs require different kinds of protection, Professional Equipment features all types of safety supplies, including protective clothing, safety glasses and goggles, work gloves, back support belts, fall protection, hard hats, hearing protection, knee and elbow pads, rain wear, reflective vests, face shields, respiratory protection, safety signs, two-way radios, and much more, by trusted brands such as 3M, Kimberly-Clark, North Safety, Carhartt, MSA, Kleenguard, Motorola, and several others. A wide range of gas detectors for differing environments are also available and cover an array of applications.

“The proper equipment can dramatically reduce the number of accidents and injuries in the workplace. Our safety products address the need for outstanding comfort, durability, and value”, commented Roland Kravats, Director of E-Commerce for Professional Equipment.

These new safety products are a logical addition the company’s product portfolio, which is dedicated to providing the right tools for today’s professional, making jobs easier and safer. Professional Equipment’s knowledgeable experts work continuously to expand this selection, making it the single source for tools involved in testing, measurement, detection, and inspection.

“In selecting personal protective equipment, it is important to carefully consider the different hazards in the workplace. We are confident that our new line of products and equipment will provide superior protection in an array of hazardous conditions, enabling employees to safely get the job done”, added Kravats.

About Professional Equipment -
Professional Equipment has been serving the tool and measurement needs of the facility maintenance, inspection, and construction trades worldwide since 1987. In addition to a comprehensive e-commerce website, the Professional Equipment catalog gives professionals the opportunity to browse its extensive product offerings each month. For more information, please visit www.ProfessionalEquipment.com.

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Mercantile Partners Debuts Three Distribution Centers in Fort Worth, Texas’s Mercantile Center

Mercantile Center, owned and operated by Mercantile Partners, recently expanded its building offerings with three new distribution centers, Mercantile Distribution Centers 11, 12 and 13 (MDC 11-13). Bob Moore Construction was general contractor for the MDC 11 - 13 project. The three buildings offer a combined 396,700 SF of warehouse space. MDC 11 is 137,500 SF with 22 dock doors for general receiving and shipping and MDC 12 and 13 are 121,700 SF with 26 dock doors each.

Arlington, TX (PRWEB) May 15, 2006 -- Mercantile Center, owned and operated by Mercantile Partners, L.P. is a strategically located business park in north Fort Worth. Spanning more than 1300 acres, Mercantile Center offers prime industrial and office locations within five minutes of the city’s downtown area, in one of the fastest-growing areas of the D/FW Metroplex.

Mercantile Center recently expanded its building offerings with three new distribution centers, Mercantile Distribution Centers 11, 12 and 13 (MDC 11-13). Bob Moore Construction was general contractor and Hardy McCullah/MLM Architects was the architect for the MDC 11 - 13 project.

“Bob Moore has once again met our expectations with the completion Phase 1 of our newest office/warehouse planned development,” said Hal Hardister, Director of Development for Mercantile Partners. “After achieving 100% occupancy in our existing industrial buildings the push began to complete additional speculative space. Bob Moore was selected to build our newest buildings because of its ability to assist with the design effort by maintaining the budget and adhering to an aggressive schedule. MDC 11, 12 and 13 were constructed with the quality expected of Bob Moore and delivered as promised. Mercantile Partners are extremely pleased with the new product and look forward to our future successes.

The three buildings offer a combined 396,700 SF of warehouse space. MDC 11 is 137,500 SF with 22 dock doors for general receiving and shipping and MDC 12 and 13 are 121,700 SF with 26 dock doors each. Ceiling height for each building is 28 feet.

“Building three buildings as part of one project in a fairly tight space required strong logistical planning,” said Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction. “The fact that existing buildings surrounded the jobsite meant that we had to manage our working space very efficiently as well. Our site superintendent, Larry Langford, did an excellent job of controlling the logistics and overlapping the trades to keep the jobsite productive and on schedule.

“These buildings turned out very well,” McGuire added. “The buildings’ design and construction allow them the flexibility to meet the needs of a wide range of businesses. We think Mercantile Partners and their tenants will be very happy with the buildings.”

With the completion of MDC 11–13, Bob Moore Construction has delivered 24 buildings and finish-outs for Mercantile Partners, in a successful business relationship now entering its 15th year.

“Bob Moore Construction continues to be an integral partner in our business park,” said Hardister. “Our relationship has grown over years due to their outstanding staff and attention to details. The onsite superintendents and project managers assigned to our projects are always cognizant of the schedule, budget and quality of our facilities. Mercantile Partners rarely has any ongoing maintenance issues because of Bob Moore’s attention to the overall functionality of each detail of the building. This attitude is what separates Bob Moore from other contractors and has made them a partner is our development and not just a service provider.”

“Since 1991 we’ve built more than 2.4 million SF of industrial and commercial facilities in Mercantile Center,” said Phillip Bell, President of Bob Moore Construction. “We take a great deal of pride in how that business park has grown. Mercantile Center is now home to many of our area’s top businesses and has provided a huge economic benefit to the Metroplex. And over the 15 years this growth has taken place, Mercantile Partners has consistently been a superb client and business partner for us. It’s always a pleasure to work with professionals like Hal Hardister and Barbara Fife, and we look forward to many more years of continued success working with them.”

About Bob Moore Construction
Celebrating 60 Years of Construction Excellence in 2006!

A recipient of the AGC General Contractor of the Year Award and the AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence in Industrial / Warehouse Buildings, Bob Moore Construction has been one of Texas's most respected commercial construction companies since 1946, and is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2006. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction has been showcased on http://www.ConstructionCompany.com, a website that recognizes some of the top ranked construction companies and commercial contractors in the United States. http://www.GeneralContractor.com is the best source of information about the company, its projects and more. The website is updated regularly with press releases, newsletters, completed project write-ups and construction articles.

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Retropole Launches Light Lowering Conversion Kit for Light Poles

Retropole offers a conversion kit that attaches to either new or existing parking lot pole lights for easy lamp replacement without the use of aerial lifting equipment. The user simply turns a handle to lower the fixture to replace a lamp in about 5 minutes. Safety features include automatic electrical disconnection and tension sensing fall break.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Retropole has designed and manufactured an industry changing product that will revolutionize
the way maintenance is performed on lighting in parking lots, parking garage rooftops, tennis courts or anywhere pole lights are just out of reach for easy lamp replacement. Retropole’s patent pending retrofit light lowering kit works on new or existing poles and light heads to eliminate the need for bucket trucks by allowing the user to turn a handle to lower the light head to ground level for easy lamp replacement. Electricity is disconnected as the light head is lowered which prevents any electrical shock hazard. Dallas based electricians Dale Vith and Kerem Tepecik have found validity in the need for Retropole with a continual rise in sales and satisfied customers. Retropole empowers the property owner to take control of rising costs such as fuel, labor and insurance associated with lamp replacement, adds Vith.

Retropole has gained ground in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex and is capturing the attention of property owners nationwide says Tepecik. Write ups in The Construction News, BOMA magazine, Fort Worth Star Telegram and the latest story in the May version of Entrepreneur 2006 Start Ups magazine have helped spread information about Retropole and its benefits.

Retropole will be showcased at the Spring ICSC [International Council for Shopping Centers in Las Vegas booth# 838 and LightFair International in Las Vegas booth# 2703 on May 21 – 23 and May 30 – June 1 respectively.

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Walter Tool Co. adds new FEIN MultiMaster and SuperCut tools to its On-line Store.

Walter Tool Company, online retailer of the entire line of Fein power tools and accessories, has expanded its store to include the Fein Tool Company products including the latest MultiMaster RS and 2XL kits and the SuperCut Carpentry and Tile Kits.

Norwell, MA (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Walter Tool Company, online retailer of the entire line of Fein power tools and accessories, has expanded its store to include the Fein Tool Company products including the latest MultiMaster RS and 2XL kits and the SuperCut Carpentry and Tile Kits.

The new Fein MultiMaster RS and 2XL Kits are designed to reduce the amount of effort and inconvenience in a wide variety of jobs. The MultiMaster is a variable speed oscillating tool that uses a broad assortment of accessory blades to handle hundreds of previously manual tasks. The MultiMaster doesn't rotate or orbit like other power tools but rather it oscillates. The oscillation motion of MultiMaster tools permits extremely fine and delicate work.

The new Fein SuperCut Carpentry and Tile Kits are designed to be used when no free space is available alongside or behind the work area. Difficult-to-reach areas can be worked as blades can be mounted at right-angles to the SuperCut tool. The SuperCut Tile kit cuts through every type of grouting material, plastic or cement, with precision and generates little dust. Damage to adjacent tiles is avoided.

Walter Tool Company, Inc. is a dealer exclusively for Fein tools including MultiMaster Tools, SuperCut Kits, Random Orbital Sanders, Rotary Sanders, Half Sheet Sanders, Caulking Cutters, Routers, Angle Grinders, Jig Saws, Dustless Construction Cutters, Pipe Sander/Polishers, Cordless Drills & Screwdrivers, Hammer Drills, Hacksaws, Nibblers, Shears, Impact Wrenches, Tappers and Shop Vacuums.

Additional information including Fein Tool ordering can be found on the Walter Tool Company web site at http://www.waltertool.com or by calling the toll free number 800-356-6926. Walk-ins are also welcome at its store at 41 Rear Washington Street, Norwell, MA.

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Bates Strategy Group Introduces LifeCircles Internet-Based “Social Networking” Service

Bates Strategy Group, Inc. today announced the release of its LifeCircles.com suite of web-based “Social Networking” services that enable individuals and groups to openly share life events and experiences within secure, private “Circle” environments.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Bates Strategy Group, Inc. (BSG) today announced the release of its LifeCircles.com suite of web-based “Social Networking” services that enable individuals and groups to openly share life events and experiences within secure, private “Circle” environments. LifeCircles builds upon BSG’s successful HeartsCircle subscription service that provides secure, online social networking services connecting the families and friends of ill and recovering individuals.

LifeCircles™ is now comprised of eight sites targeted at distinct life phases, stages, and activities plus LifeCircles.com their parent site. These subscription services are for use by individuals, business professionals, – which can include caregivers, physicians, coaches, and trainers – and others to share ideas, challenges, and provide support. Unique to LifeCircles™ is a focus on actively incorporating professionals and their needs into the Circles experience, as well as delivering a targeted, secure way for them to publicly share their expertise and provide proactive customer service.

LifeCircles™ gives individuals many options for true collaboration, and provides significant privacy controls; “Circle” access is by invitation only. In addition to evolving site specific features, each “Circle” offers the base functionality of a journal, scrapbook, date book, and library, plus a story page that can be made public or maintained private. This LifeCircles™ release establishes a platform that allows users to customize the application desktop and features for their community.

“One reason that we extended our HeartsCircle offering into these eight new circles was market request, however important is our core belief that while it may not take an entire village to support positive growth, it does help to have close caring people to support our lives and dreams,” explains Tim Bates, principal of Bates Strategy Group. “People want to share their lives and experiences with others, but want to select who they open themselves up to, which is not necessarily everyone on the internet. Open, honest and significant sharing requires privacy and norms, which are the basis of any Circle of friends.”

All information that is maintained in a Circle is secure, and can only be accessed by circle members from any internet-enabled terminal. Each circle is also protected, and is only accessible by those invited by the Circle manager. As information is entered, it becomes part of a permanent log that is time and date stamped, and is now able to be edited. This allows for regulation adherence, and project management and record keeping.

LifeCircles™ marks the next wave of online social networking that fosters private, secure communications between family, friends, and professionals

LifeCircles extends BSG’s online service offerings with the following eight Circles:
• HeartsCircle – Fosters communication between families and their critically ill loved ones, and also enables collaboration with caregivers.
• MyDaze – Is an online personal life and travel log that promotes sharing with family and friends.
• BridalCircles – Links couples planning their special day with wedding planners, family, and friends.
• BabiesCircle – Offers online support from pregnancy through the toddler years, as well as connection to midwives and other caregivers.
• Owner-Builder-Designer – Connects home owners with their contractors, designers, and architects in an online forum to communicate and share milestones surrounding the excitement of new home construction. Special functions include contract management and project documentation.
• SupportCircles – Connects members of groups – from churches to sport teams – to enable clear communications and support.
• TrainingCircles – Helps athletes receive support and motivation from personal fitness trainers and fellow athletes.
• CoachesCircles – Connects coaches with their clients for personal and professional development.

LifeCircles™ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bates Strategy Group, Inc, located in Boulder, Colorado. The company developed its first collaboration circle, HeartCircle, in 2005 based on personal experience and the need to connect geographically dispersed friends and family during a time of family illness. As word spread and the concept became widely adopted, BSG expanded it to touch important points in each of our lives – marriage, new babies, new homes, and other important life changes. LifeCircles™ is dedicated to enhancing personal lives through the power of web communications. For more information: http://www.lifecircles.com

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Easy Living at the Shore at Plantation Lakes, Delaware's Largest Golf Club Resort Community Now Open

Plantation Lakes, Delaware’s largest and highly anticipated recreational planned community, will open on Saturday, May 27, 2006. Sales hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily.

Millsboro, Delaware (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Plantation Lakes, Delaware’s largest and highly anticipated recreational planned community, will open on Saturday, May 27, 2006. Sales hours are 10 am to 6 pm daily.

The best of two worlds awaits homebuyers at Plantation Lakes. Located minutes from all the beautiful Delmarva beaches in booming Millsboro with everything needed for daily life conveniently just around the corner.

This ultimate golf club resort community is master planned with an 18-hole Arthur Hills championship golf course winding its way through the property. Creating a magnificent backdrop to the natural setting of the community with water features, natural wildlife and woodlands, this magnificent public golf course will be remarkably accessible and affordable to residents.

Much of the 664 acre community will be dedicated to undisturbed natural environments, the golf course, village greens, ponds and other open spaces. Shoals Branch and Betts Pond will be connected by a pedestrian bridge and observation deck overlooking a boating pier. This focal point is the future site of the magnificent nearly 25,000 sq. ft. community clubhouse with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, billiards and game rooms, a pro shop, library, restaurant, café and even meeting and banquet facilities.

Plantation Lakes will feature a Town Center with major shopping, dining and entertainment. Best of all, Delaware tax savings coupled with supreme value by leading homebuilders Gemcraft Homes, Lennar and Ryan Homes will put easy living at the shore within reach for many who have been put off by skyrocketing prices for year-round resort communities. Purchasers will have the opportunity to select ideal living environments for their lifestyles from a community plan with neighborhoods featuring single family homes, townhomes and condominiums.

To learn more about Plantation Lakes, visit their website at www.PlantationLakes.com or phone (866) 371-0259.

To visit Plantation Lakes from Baltimore take I-695 to I-97 South to Route 50 East over the Bay Bridge. Turn left onto Route 404 East. Continue to a right onto US 113 South. Turn right onto DE 24 West and continue 1 mile to Plantation Lakes on the right.

To visit from Washington, DC follow direction above starting from Route 50 East.

To Visit from Philadelphia and New Jersey: Take I-95/Route 202/NJ Turnpike to Wilmington, DE. Follow I-95 to Route 1 South (Exit 4A toward Christiana Mall) through Dover to US-113 South. Turn right onto DE 24 West and continue 1 mile to Plantation Lakes on the right.

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Panolam Industries Acquires Nevamar...Announces Marketing Expansion Initiatives

Panolam Industries acquires Nevamar Company. Panolam announces marketing expansion initiatives.

Shelton, CT (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Panolam Industries, Inc., announces a major marketing initiative focusing on its newly-expanded family of decorative surface brands. The initiative includes an immediate expansion of its regional product manager/specifications rep force across the United States and Canada.

Panolam, in addition to being the North American market leader and innovator in the decorative laminate panel industry, has now dramatically expanded its product offerings in high pressure laminate (HPL) surfaces and thermofused melamine (TFM) panels. On March 1, 2006, Panolam completed its acquisition of the outstanding equity securities of Nevamar Holdco, LLC, the parent of Nevamar Company, LLC. Together with its existing Pionite® HPL business, the acquisition of the venerable Nevamar® brand gives Panolam a strong network of distributors to service the market with exciting designs and innovative products.

As a central component of its growth initiative, Panolam plans to hire new regional product managers (specification reps) for ten important market
territories in North America, including Atlanta, Baltimore-Washington, Charlotte, Denver, Detroit, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Montréal, New York City, San Francisco and Southern California. These reps will be responsible for promoting Panolam’s complete family of brands and products to architects, designers, specifiers and major corporations, and securing project specifications.

According to Robert J. Muller, Jr., chairman, CEO and president, in order to ensure that Panolam’s customers receive quality support from its representatives, successful candidates for these positions will be experienced in specifying products to architectural and design firms, along with having a strong existing knowledge of the territory and its A&D community.

“We are very serious about attracting the best and brightest talent in our industry. Architects and designers deserve nothing less than in-depth information and product knowledge to help them select the very best decorative surface solution, both from a design and a performance standpoint,” Muller stated, adding that products such as Panolam’s recently-introduced FRL® fiber-reinforced laminate are perfectly suited to meet the “high-performance” requirements designers are seeking in surface applications for hospitals, schools, government buildings and transportation equipment.

“The breadth of our expanded brands enables us to offer practical, cost-efficient solutions for essentially any surfacing challenge the designer might encounter – products that also happen to look great. It’s the reason we characterize our company as the one ‘where design meets innovation,’” Muller said in a reference to Panolam’s new corporate tagline.

“These are exciting times for all of us at Panolam Industries,” Muller added. “Through innovative products, great design and a strong distribution network, we look forward to growing all of our brands of high pressure laminates and thermofused melamine, and invite other talented industry colleagues to join us in this successful endeavor.”

Interested candidates are invited to learn more about the available Regional Product Manager/Specifications Rep positions, and the required qualifications, by visiting www.panolam.com.

About Panolam Industries International, Inc.

Panolam Industries – Where Design Meets Innovation™ – is a market leader and innovator in the decorative laminate industry. The company’s products, which are marketed under the widely recognized and respected Panolam®, Pionite®, Nevamar® and Pluswood® brand names, are used in a wide variety of residential and commercial indoor surfacing applications, including kitchen and bath cabinets, furniture, store fixtures, case goods and other applications. High pressure laminates (HPL), thermofused melamine (TFM), fiber-reinforced laminate (FRL™), Leatherlam®, Conolite® aircraft laminates, and Panolam’s engineered laminates are utilized as durable and economical alternatives for natural surfacing materials such as wood, stone and ceramic.

As the most vertically integrated laminate manufacturer in the North American market, Panolam produces decorative surfaces that offer unparalleled cost-efficiency, quality, variety and flexibility to customers. The company markets and distributes its products through a geographically diverse network of approximately 300 distributors worldwide. Web site address: www.panolam.com.

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Handsome Garage Door Designs Backed by Patented Functionalit

The original SteelHouse™ modern carriage door.

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) May 14, 2006 -- Say goodbye to the ho-hum garage door. Say hello to artistic, customized, Original SteelHouse™ garage doors from First United Door Technologies. The quality, insulated, all-steel doors come in a variety of classic carriage house designs with more than 140 configurations.

In this era of individualism, yet cost-consciousness, municipalities, builders and homeowners are looking for ways to enhance “curb appeal” to beautify homes and neighborhoods without a large investment. Since garage doors are often a home's most prominent feature, adding a distinctive carriage house style garage door can add a unique embellishment which equates to greater home value.

The SteelHouse™ garage doors are attractive and durable. Plus, they can be customized with various window designs, arched top sections, and decorative hardware to fit each home's qualities.

Builders appreciate First United Door Technologies' garage doors for their exceptional quality and affordability. Steel doors are half the weight, half the cost, and require less than half the maintenance of wooden doors. The Original SteelHouse™ doors are made of 23-gauge, hot-dipped galvanized steel. Every door incorporates a reinforced integral truss system (RITS™), an additional angle built into each section's tongue-in-groove meeting rail increases door strength and rigidity, preventing dimpling and buckling. First United Door Technologies adds PVC-backed insulation and bottom weather stripping to keep out the elements.

1st United Door Technologies, founded in 2000, distributes its products through a wide range of installing dealers. The company owns and operates it’s main offices and manufacturing facility in Tempe, Arizona and a distribution center in San Bernadino, CA. Backed by a management team with more than 150 years experience in the door industry, 1st United Door Technologies is committed to creating new ideas and innovations in residential garage doors.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Earl Rivard, V.P. Marketing
1st United Door Technologies, 7255 South Kyrene, Suite 104, Tempe, AZ 85283
Tel: (480) 705-6632 Toll free: (866) 366-7636 Fax: (480) 705-8497
Web site: http://www.firstudt.com

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Stone Age Designs Introduces Contemporary Fireplace Designs In Custom Stone – Scagliola

Fireplace Mantels – Stone Age Designs Introduces Contemporary Fireplace Designs in Custom Stone – Scagliola with the Elegance of the Renaissance. Award Winning Designer Thierry Francois Adds the Grandeur of Renaissance Europe to Your Home with Scagliola Cultured Stone for Stone Fireplaces, and Fireplace Stone Mantels in Combination with Stone Kitchen Hoods and Stone Stove Hoods.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- Stone Age Designs introduces contemporary fireplace designs in custom stone – Scagliola with the elegance of the Renaissance. Award Winning Designer, Thierry Francois, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net, adds the Grandeur of Renaissance Europe to your home with Scagliola Cultured Stone for stone fireplaces, and fireplace stone mantels in combination with stone kitchen hoods, and stone stove hoods.

Today, Scagliola, http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/scagliola.html, once used by 17th Century Italian Monks in Renaissance Europe, adds beauty to the home as it once added beauty to the castles and churches of Europe. Scagliola stone, unlike anything else available in the marketplace today, is skillfully formed and finished by hand, achieving a natural stone texture of amazing clarity and depth. The Scagliola Stone Collection of Stone Age Designs is unlike any other in the world today as the process of creating Stone Age Designs Scagliola is the secret of Thierry Francois, and the Scagliola Stone is developed entirely by hand.

See the beauty of a unique, stone fireplace mantel, and stone fireplace designs like the “Moulin” at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/mantels/moulin.html plus the Stone Age Designs Collection of fireplace mantels, stone fireplace mantels, cultured stone mantels, and fireplace stones at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/mantels.

The award winning kitchen hoods and stove hoods of Stone Age Designs are as unique as their creator Thierry Francois and you can see the “Collette” at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/kitchen/colette-calvi.html, and you can see the Collection of stone kitchen hoods, cultured stone stove hoods, cast stone kitchen hoods, and stone stove hoods at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/kitchen/colette-calvi.html.

Stone Age Designs also creates Accents http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/accents like Arches, Archways, Columns, Crown Moldings, Lion Heads, Pedestals, Statues, Walls, Waterfalls, and the Stairs and Staircases of Stone Age Designs Scagliola can be seen at http://www.stoneagedesigns.net/showcase.

The creation of Scagliola Stone Fireplace mantels, stove hoods and accents is a precise system 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 a new technique of blending more than crushed marble, adding limestone and travertine, it is a secret system of blending and layering that is exclusive to Stone Age Designs. Francois has developed this new technique 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 European Renaissance.

Stone Age Designs now has Showcases in Atlanta, Georgia, Winter Park, Florida, and Charlotte, North Carolina, or 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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1800sell2us – A New Name For Express Homebuyers

1800SELL2US – A New Name for Express Homebuyers – 1800SELL2US the Express Homebuyer with the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance. 1800SELL2US Remains a Name You can Trust as President Brad Chandler is Listed in “The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who” for Innovations in the Real Estate Industry.

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- 1800SELL2US, a new name for Express Homebuyer with the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance. 1800SELL2US remains a name you can trust as President Brad Chandler is listed in “The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who” for innovations in the Real Estate Industry, and continues to be a shining example for distressed home owners who need to sell a house fast, and at a fair price.

1800SELL2US, http://www.1800sell2us.com, sets the standards for the real estate industry. When home owners need to sell a house fast or sell a home fast 1800SELL2US works to help families. They can help if you are facing bankruptcy, behind on payments, bought a new home and your old home has not sold, had a death in the family, divorce, financial problems, home repairs, illness, job transfer, liens, no equity, relocation, have title Problems, a vacant house that needs repairs, or need to stop foreclosure. Sell fast at a fair price.

No matter what the reason, families facing financial problems that are not of their own making are able to GET AN OFFER FOR YOUR HOME NOW, http://www.sell2us.net/getoffer.php from 1800SELL2US. There are no fees and no commissions. Families needing someone to buy fast can receive the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance.

1800SELL2US was formed by Brad Chandler as Express Homebuyers when he realized that homeowners who need to “sell a house fast, or sell a home fast” often found themselves working with unethical investors who were taking advantage of those homeowners who were in a desperate financial situation. 1800SELL2US focuses on the good of the people, and said Chandler, “we make it easy to get an offer fast. We care about the people, http://www.sell2us.net/getoffer.php, as you can see from this Testimonial …

Dear Express Homebuyers:
I want to sincerely thank you for making the process of selling my home a pleasant one. I had talked and met with several other investors and companies about selling my home before I spoke with you. You were the first company that I truly felt comfortable with and that I could trust. You did everything you said you would do and you patiently explained the entire process to me several times. I appreciate your honesty and professional. I would recommend you – 1800SELL2US – to anyone selling their home.
Sincerely – Jacqui M. – Reston Virginia

When you need to “sell a house fast, sell a home fast, or when you need someone to buy your house fast, or buy your home fast,” contact 1800SELL2US, http://www.1800sell2us.com, where we practice truth in advertising. When we say we want to “Buy your home in 7 days,” 1800SELL2US keeps their promises with zero commissions, zero fees, and the $2500 No-Fee Cash Advance, and we do this says Chandler, “by helping families to save the equity in their homes.”

Since starting, 1800SELL2US has helped hundreds of people in Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Maryland, and Virginia by buying their home fast – for cash, and at a fair price. Clients seek out 1800SELL2US for many reasons, and “Yes,” says Chandler, “We do buy ugly homes, and you can get an online offer for any home or apartment by completing an easy for or contact us at Get an offer on your home or contact us by phone at 1-800-SELL-2-US.

If you have a property to sell and want to get your money fast without paying any commissions or fees, contact 1800SELL2US, and receive an easy to read and understand package that explains the entire process. To sell your home fast, townhouse, or condominium fast and fair, contact Brad Chandler at Express Homebuyers … 1.800.735.5287 or 1-800-SELL-2-US … and speak to a real estate professional that you can trust, or contact us online at http://www.1800sell2us.com.

About Express Homebuyers – Now 1800SELL2US

1800sell2US strives to provide options for housing needs, solutions to homeowner problems, services to tenants, and an overall healthy working relationship. We are very involved with "creative real estate solutions", which allows us to help in many ways that your typical real estate agent can not. Whether it's saving a family in a bad property that is draining them financially or just helping people in situations that call for an expedient resolution to their real estate situations, that's what 1800SELL2US is all about.

1800SELL2US is a real estate investment company that buys and sells houses from people just like you.

Contact:

Brad Chandler
1800Sell2Us
“The Express Homebuyer With the No-Fee Cash Advance”
6805-C Backlick Road
Springfield, VA 22150
http://www.1800sell2us.com

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

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Karachi Port Trust Fountain Successfully Treated With Penetron

The Karachi Port Trust Chairman Admiral Ahmed Hayat conceived the idea to build the highest seawater fountain in the world. Penetron Admix was selected for this project for ultimate protection against aggressive seawater.

East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- ICS Penetron International Ltd., a leader in integral crystalline waterproofing products, announced that Penetron was successful on the Karachi Port Trust fountain project in Pakistan.

The Karachi Port Trust Chairman Admiral Ahmed Hayat conceived the idea to build the highest seawater fountain in the world. For this project of national pride, the Oyster Rocks site facing the Clifton beach was selected. M/s. A A Associates, one of the leading structural consultants in Pakistan designed the fountain and was executed by the local consulting firm Consolidated Engineering Services (Ptd) Ltd. Mr. Jamshed A Danish, Chief Executive of the firm had a vast amount of experience in this field. The project began in March 2005 and was completed December 15, 2005 and dedicated by President Pervaiz Musharraf on January 12, 2006. This project was a major challenge as March is the beginning of high tide season, ending in mid December. The fountain shoots seawater 188 meters (620 feet) high.

After several tests, Penetron Admix was selected out of all available waterproofing materials. Over 6 tons of Penetron Admix were used in the piles as well as the concrete structure for protection against the aggressive seawater for many years to come.

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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World of Hardscapes Set for March 7-10, 2007

The first national hardscape tradeshow, World of Hardscapes, produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, will be held March 7-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. The tradeshow will offer products, technology and knowledge for the hardscaping professional through educational seminars, exhibits and certification courses.

(PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- The first national hardscape tradeshow, World of Hardscapes, produced by the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute and endorsed by the Brick Industry Association, will be held March 7-10 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN. The tradeshow will offer products, technology and knowledge for the hardscaping professional through educational seminars, exhibits and certification courses.

“Education on business issues has been identified by contractors as an important focus for the World of Hardscapes program,” said Joe Bowen, ICPI Chairman.

The program will include top-notch seminars on people and business management, site efficiency and sales and marketing as well as paver installer and SRW certification courses. The exhibit floor will feature over 150 booths, displaying state-of-the-art products and equipment. In addition to 45,000 square feet of indoor floor space, there will be an outdoor exhibit area where contractors will be able to “touch and feel” tools and where exhibitors can showcase their equipment in typical site conditions. The World of Hardscapes will also provide excellent opportunities for contractors to network with key manufacturers and suppliers of hardscaping products, construction equipment, vehicles and services.

ICPI is offering several levels of sponsorship. Platinum Sponsors include Oldcastle Architectural, Inc., Pathfinder Systems, Pavestone Company, PAVE TECH, INC., Pine Hall Brick SRW Products, Techni-Seal and Unilock Ltd. Gold Sponsors: Brick Industry Association, NAVASTONE Inc., Oaks Concrete, Paver Systems LLC and TEKA North America Inc. Silver Sponsors: Alliance Designer Products, Big Rock Building Products, an Oldcastle Company, KOBRA Molds, Inc., Nitterhouse Masonry Products Inc., Specialty Engravers LLC. and Whitacre – Greer.

For additional information please contact World of Hardscapes at
(888) 580-9960 06 or online at www.worldofhardscapes.org.

ICPI members include producers, contractors, design professionals and consultants. ICPI promotes the highest product standards through ICPI product certification and installation standards through ICPI contractor certification. ICPI publishes the Interlocking Concrete Pavement Magazine, along with marketing and technical resources for design professionals, contractors, and homeowners. Applications for “pavers” include driveways, patios, plazas, walkways, roofs, airports, streets, ports, and stadiums.

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10 Building & Remodeling Experts Share Their Advice on Price-Shoppers & Tire-Kickers

To help discover how builders and remodeler deal with one of their biggest challenges -- 'price-shoppers' and 'tire-kickers', as well as improve their business in general, 10 industry experts are providing their advice on two iPod Shuffles, or by free mp3 download.

Ottawa, ON (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- One of the most effective ways any business owner can learn, and improve, is from other successful businesses in their industry, and the building and remodeling industry is no different. In order to discover and share the best tips and strategies used by builders and remodelers today, industry coach and consultant Brett Martinson, chief editor of Successful Home Builders' Newsletter, is conducting a special survey (see http://www.SuccessfulHomeBuilders.com/ipodcontest for more information).

In exchange for their participation, builders and remodelers have two chances to win an iPod Shuffle packed with advice from 10 industry experts on how to deal with 'price-shoppers' and 'tire-kickers.' Also, everyone who participates will be able to download the experts' advice for free in mp3 format.

"It's amazing when you start asking builders and remodelers how to deal with a certain challenge in their business," Martinson says. "Not only do you get some really innovative, "why-didn't-I-think-of-that" ideas, you get a great variety of strategies and tips. I want to find out what's really working well in the industry right now, and report those findings."

Builders and remodelers may cast their votes at
http://www.SuccessfulHomeBuilders.com/ipodcontest starting on Wednesday, May 10, and ending on Friday, May 26, 2006. At the end of the contest, an iPod Shuffle packed with the 10 experts' advice will be awarded in each of two categories. Winners will be notified by Monday, May 29.

Two weeks following the end of the contest, all the interviews will be available for download for free in mp3 format to all who entered the contest. The 10 experts who are contributing their advice include: Tom Capizzi, Victoria Downing, Dan Kolbert, Sonny Lykos, Judith Miller, Greg Schnarr, Aaron Skoczen, Paul Winans, Scott Wooton, and Brett Martinson. Survey Results will be compiled and published in a June issue of Successful Home Builders' Newsletter.

About Brett Martinson: Brett Martinson is the chief editor of Successful Home Builders' Newsletter, a newsletter for professional builders and remodelers who are affected by lower-priced, lower-quality competition. He has coached builders and remodelers across North America, presented at industry events, as well as contributed to industry trade publications. For more information, please visit http://www.SuccessfulHomeBuilders.com or call (613) 255-0747.

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High Energy Costs to Help Pumps Market Reach $10.9 Billion by 2010

Rising energy prices are positively affecting the pumps market as pumps used in coal-fired power plants have reached levels unseen in decades. According to Pumps and Pumping Equipment in the U.S., a new report from market research publisher Specialists in Business Information (SBI), projected sales of pumps and pumping equipment are expected to increase by a CAGR of 5.9% over the five-year period, 2006-2010, to reach $10.9 billion.

New York (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -— Rising energy prices are positively affecting the pumps market as pumps used in coal-fired power plants have reached levels unseen in decades. According to Pumps and Pumping Equipment in the U.S., a new report from market research publisher Specialists in Business Information (SBI), projected sales of pumps and pumping equipment are expected to increase by a CAGR of 5.9% over the five-year period, 2006-2010, to reach $10.9 billion.

Additionally, alternative power sources, such as hydroelectric projects, ethanol, and LNG plants, require large investments in pumps—factors which also contributed to the market’s 4.5% growth over 2004 and helped 2005 sales reach $8.1 billion.

Fluid power pumps, a success story of its own within the market, have overtaken centrifugal pumps as the largest category, increasing 57.5%, from $1.4 billion in 2002 to $2.2 billion in 2005. Fluid pumps growth has been bolstered by heavy demand in the aviation and construction industries.

At the same time, increased oil exploration and extraction activities are having a direct impact on the shipments of oil well and oil field pumps, which are experiencing a market revival.

“Across the board, the energy industry is fueling significant growth in the need for pumps and additional pumping equipment” notes Cara Morrison, the Associate Editor of SBI. “Consequently, environmental concerns are creating a renewed focus on pumping materials, and we expect that the use of alternatives to metal, particularly plastics, will increase across a wide range of industries and applications.”

Containing comprehensive data on U.S. shipments, imports and exports, end-use markets, and the competitive environment, Pumps and Pumping Equipment in the U.S. identifies key issues, regulations, and trends affecting the marketplace, profiles major marketers, and features manufacturer and retailer strategies used to maximize growth and profitability of a wide variety of pumps including vacuum, industrial, oil well and oil field, fluid power, and centrifugal pumps. Priced at $3,000, this report can be purchased directly from SBI by clicking: http://www.sbireports.com/product/display.asp?productid=1209588 . It is also available at MarketResearch.com.

About Specialists in Business Information
Specialists in Business Information (SBI), a division of MarketResearch.com, publishes research reports in the industrial, construction, materials, and consumer goods markets. For more information visit http://www.sbireports.com, or contact Tom Ehart at 240-747-3014.

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WiNet Global is Raising the Bar for Residential Land Developers

WiNet Global is marketing an affordable, commercial-grade wireless networking solution to residential land developers as a pre-installed amenity rather than an after market add-on

Bolton, MA (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- “Congratulations, you bought a wireless ready home!” That is what new home buyers see on their kitchen counter top when they move into a house or condo that has a WiNet Global wireless network pre-installed.

WiNet Global is raising the bar in residential development by providing an inexpensive solution that allows developers to capitalize on the residential WIFI boom. Daniel Barnes, President and Founder, contends that “a pre-installed wireless network is a very desirable amenity to potential new home owners. Not only would developers benefit from a progressive marketing image, they would be setting the foundation for future technological expansion.”

Barnes added, “We believe our business model is a best-case proposal that accomplishes three things. It allows developers to adopt a progressive approach to residential development with no lasting commitment to the technology, it provides developers with a marketable edge over the competition and ultimate responsibility for the network lies with WiNet Global and the home owner since each network is independent of the other and sold as an amenity.”

Consumer electronics are rapidly adopting wireless standards which present exciting opportunities for home owners in the realm of home theatres, home automation, home surveillance, diverse audio systems and limitless wireless Internet access. The fact of the matter is that the consumer electronics industry exceeds the average consumer’s ability to implement these advancements without a commercial grade wireless network in their home.

A pre-installed wireless network eliminates nearly 75% of the labor costs associated with an aftermarket installation. The dramatic cost reduction means that developers can outright purchase a wireless network for each unit, fix a resale value into the sale price of the house or condo and market it as a pre-installed amenity rather than an add-on option.

The attractive, ultra-flat, commercial grade Wireless Access Points are discreetly installed in the wall or ceiling of the home(s) or condo(s). Their sleek design and paintable cover blends seamlessly into the homes decor, creating a clean look that will surely appeal to those with discriminating taste.

On average a 2,000 sq. ft. property will cost a developer $950. The price includes the site survey, a high gain commercial grade Wireless Access Point, a PoE switch, installation and testing. In most cases, the developer can plan on adding one Wireless Access Point for every 2,000 sq. ft. of living space. WiNet Global is currently operating within the New England area. However, if a project is big enough they will travel anywhere in the country.

The antennas employ many security features tailored for the residential market ensuring that each individual network does not interfere with the other. Upholding their reputation as a leader in virus and Spyware removal/prevention and Internet security, WiNet Global works very closely with the consumer to ensure the customer understands how to use the network and that the network is configured for optimum security.

For more information or to schedule a consultation you can contact Daniel Barnes directly at 877.862.5802 ext. 23.

About WiNet Global:
WiNet Global is a diverse IT services company with niche interests in Remote Computer Support, Residential and Marina/RV WIFI. The company has extensive experience in WIFI installation and support services. Having trained law enforcement in the Spyware/virus industry, infestation tactics, removal and prevention best practices, Internet Security is a primary focus of the company.

By selling an individualized wireless network solution, WiNet Global separates themselves from current WIFI companies who offer a “total coverage” solution where external antennas are placed about the property projecting a broad signal. “Total coverage” networks provide very poor security, inconsistent signal coverage and results in increased condo fees due to additional maintenance and service agreements. WiNet Global is committed to the developer and the homeowner long after the sale by managing all warranty claims, maintenance, hardware replacement and upgrades, as required by each individual customer.

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Keith Misciagna Appointed to the Bergen County Planning Board

Keith Misciagna, a business representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 based in Paramus, N.J., has been appointed as a member of the Bergen County Planning Board.

Paramus, NJ (PRWEB) May 13, 2006 -- Keith Misciagna, a business representative with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 based in Paramus, N.J., has been appointed as a member of the Bergen County Planning Board. The Park Ridge, N.J., resident will contribute expertise toward land, environmental, economic and transportation planning issues and policies that will benefit residents, businesses and visitors throughout the county.

“As a lifelong resident of Bergen County, I welcome this opportunity to make a significant contribution toward shaping the future of this dynamic northern New Jersey region,” said Misciagna. “I look forward to working with the members of the board and various departments, as well as local residents.”

Since 1998, Misciagna has been responsible for representing Local 164’s more than 1,200 telecommunications members working for more than 270 signatory agencies throughout New Jersey. In addition, he serves as the grant coordinator for the Youth Transition to Work (YTTW) grant program and is a member of Building Industry Consulting Services International, Bergen County Habitat for Humanity, Bergen County Building Trades and the Committee on Political Education. Misciagna previously served as member of the IBEW National Telecommunications Advisory Panel, which developed the current national training curriculum for teledata technicians.

Prior to becoming a business representative, Misciagna was a senior project manager for Mehl Communications in Pearl River, N.Y., as well as an IBEW Local 164 construction journeyman/foreman and instructor for the Communications Division.

A graduate of The Connecticut State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics, he is pursuing a master’s degree in public administration at the University of Baltimore through a cooperative program offered by the National Labor College, based in Silver Spring, Md.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 164 is dedicated to providing its more than 3,900 members throughout Bergen, Hudson and Essex counties with integral services that elevate the level of electrical and telecommunications expertise as well as the quality of life for its members. IBEW Local 164 provides all of its members with a full continuum of professional education at two state-of-the-art training facilities in Paramus and Toms River, New Jersey. Local 164 includes electricians active within the tri-county area as well as telecommunications workers contracted throughout the state. Today, the IBEW includes more than 800,000 members worldwide. For more information, please call (201) 265-1700 or visit the web site www.ibewlocal164.com.

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Habitat For Humanity & Local Companies Will Host “Mayor’s Build” in Honor of Outgoing Mayor Beverly O’Neill

Long Beach companies and volunteers are joining with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles to renovate a single family home for a local family in need. The home renovation honors outgoing Mayor, Beverly O'Neill, and celebrates a commitment to the revitalization of Long Beach throughout her 12 year tenure.

(PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (HFH GLA) has developed a partnership with several local companies to sponsor and build a home for a Long Beach family, while at the same time honoring Mayor Beverly O’Neill’s service to the city. New homeowners, the Nunez Family, will work alongside volunteers from the sponsoring companies and city employees to renovate a small house on Gaviota in Long Beach.

“The Mayor’s Build” will honor Mayor O’Neill, whose 12-year tenure concludes in July 2006, and will recognize her commitment to revitalizing Long Beach. Community build sponsors include the Lion’s Club of Downtown Long Beach; Charter Communications; Southern California Edison; Home Depot; Boeing Employee Community Fund; BP; Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor, Don Knabe; Farmers and Merchants Bank; Manufacturers Bank; and the Long Beach Firefighters Union, Local #372.

The property is a single family home that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) gave to the city of Long Beach for $1 with the restriction that the home is sold to a qualifying low-income family. The Long Beach Housing Development Company awarded HFH GLA the home and funds to help renovate the property. The Nunez family has a son who is in a wheelchair so the house will be made handicap accessible. The four-month project begins Monday, May 15th with “The Mayor’s Build Groundbreaking Ceremony” from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm.

Scheduled to Speak: Mayor O’Neill; Los Angeles County Supervisor, Don Knabe, Richard Green (Long Beach Housing Dev. Co.); Al Weingartner (Pres., Downtown Lion’s Club); Eric Brown (VP Ops. Charter Communication); Jim Kelley (Vice President, So. Cal. Edison); Brian Scoggins (Store Manger, Home Depot Lakewood); Matt Rezvani (Dir. Gov’t Affairs, CA & NV, BP); and Erin Rank, President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles.

WHERE: 483 Gaviota Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802

WHEN: Monday, May 15th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

Habitat for Humanity and numerous Long Beach corporations will honor Mayor O’Neill’s steadfast commitment to revitalizing Long Beach throughout the last 12 years. This will be the 32nd home Habitat for Humanity and the city of Long Beach have built together and the city as a whole has undergone a tremendous Renaissance.

Sponsors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); Long Beach Housing Development Company; Lion’s Club of Downtown Long Beach; Charter Communications; Southern California Edison; Home Depot; Boeing Employee Community Fund; BP; Office of Los Angeles County Supervisor, Don Knabe; Farmers and Merchants Bank; and Manufacturers Bank. In-kind sponsors include the Long Beach Firefighters Union – Local #372 and Seaside Printing.

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May 12, 2006

Concrete Pavers Offer a Great Alternative for Landscaping and Decorating Projects

Concrete pavers continue to grow in popularity among residential and commercial clients as an alternative option for landscaping and decorating projects. They offer great color and design options, quick and easy installation, and are great for patios, pool decks, driveways and more.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 – From old world style to today’s modern trends, there are hundreds of landscaping and design methods available making the process of completing a project both time consuming and costly. When it comes time to focus a residential and commercial landscaping project, more and more builders, designers and homeowners are choosing concrete pavers because of the numerous benefits that they offer.

As the use of concrete pavers continues to grow rapidly on both commercial and residential construction projects, insiders in the paver business say the market is on fire and poised to continue growing as the benefits of pavers become better known. With an average of 100 square feet of pavers installed per person in Europe annually and only 1 square foot per person installed in the United States, there is plenty of room for growth.

Pavers interlock together to form a patterned surface which can be put into service immediately. There is no more waiting around for concrete or grout to dry. Another big benefit of pavers is that they can be removed and re-installed, which reduces future service interruptions. If, for example, one paver cracks, it can easily be replaced with a new one. There is no need to replace the entire patio or driveway, saving both time and money.

Pavers are manufactured in various textures and colors, and are great for creating beautiful walkways, patios, pool decks, driveways, walkways through parks, entrances to homes and offices, and much more. They are also great for more commercial uses such as for streets and airport runways. Here is a slide show of completed concrete paver projects by contractors around the United States and Canada.

Concrete pavers come in a literally endless number of styles. Pavers are often manufactured and supplied on a regional basis. The same project can use two or more different colors of concrete pavers and can be selected to complement the stone or facade on the building. Oftentimes, pavers one or two shades lighter than the structure are selected so as not to compete for attention with the structure. Pavers can have different textures, and are often mixed to add interest.

More information on concrete pavers can be found on The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information on the World Wide Web.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of US Exteriors Inc. and attached photo courtesy of Tile Tech Pavers.

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Calendar Announcement Ecobuild Federal and AEC Science & Technology (AEC-ST) Federal 2006, Dec 5-7, 2006

Details on Ecobuild Federal - The Environmental Systems Tchnology Confrence and Exhibition and AEC-ST Federal - Lifecycle Streatgies for the Built Environment event to be held Dec. 5-7, 2006, Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Exton, Pa (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 - Ecobuild Federal and AEC Science & Technology (AEC-ST) Federal will be held in cooperation with: Sustainable Buildings Industry Council (SBIC) and Green Building Initiative (GBI).

Dates: Conference: December 5-7, 2006 - Exhibition: December 6-7, 2006

Location: Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C.

Description: Ecobuild Federal and AEC-ST Federal is an annual event covering the breadth of green building, sustainable design, renewable energy, environmental planning processes, and information collaboration strategies for commercial, industrial, institutional and residential construction.

Attendees include the federal government, design and construction decision-makers from the public sector and private practice, AEC professionals, owners, developers, and facility managers – the entire project team in one place, at one time.

The exhibit features a uniquely integrated display of the latest green and sustainable building products, technologies, developments, and services, as well as IT solutions to help AEC professionals better design, specify, and manage their projects.

The 3 day conference program with more than 100 technical sessions in 10 tracks covers: Sustainable Design; Building Performance & Engineering; Green Construction & Homebuilding, Specifications, Codes & Contract Documents; Project Management & Delivery; Information Technology, BIM & Interoperability; Facilities Management & Operations; Infrastructure, Civil/Site/Land development; International Markets & Business, Government – Federal, State & Municipal.

Co-located Sustainable Buildings Industry Council’s 2006 Awards Program, Events Annual Meeting, and Forum -(all focusing on Health and Productivity in Sustainable Buildings)

Green Globes Training Workshops for Commercial Building – sponsored by the Green Building Initiative (GBI)

The National Institute of Building Science’s FEDcon 2006 – exploring the market outlook for federal design and construction programs across applicable agencies.

AUGI CAD Camp – Washington, DC sponsored by Autodesk user Group International

Contact: www.ecobuildfederal.com, To reserve a booth, become a sponsor or advertise 1-800-996-3863, fax: +1 (508) 790-4750

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Sole U.S. Source For Washi Handcrafted Artisan Parchment From Northern Japan To Exhibit At The International Contemporary Furniture Fair- Featured in the NY Times

Precious Pieces to display Washi (handcrafted parchment from Japan) at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) May 20 - 23. Unique material for Interior Design.

New York, N.Y. (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -– Interior designers and artists will get an exclusive first hand look at Precious Pieces’ extensive line of Washi, handcrafted Japanese parchment, at the International Comtemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), May 20-23, 2006 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York. Precious Pieces is the only U.S. distributor of Washi from Northern Japan. Unmatched in it beauty and versatility, Washi holds boundless possibilities for use in any interior application (e.g. lighting and decorative hanging).

What Makes Washi from Precious Pieces Special?
With a history of over 1,500 years, creating Washi is a highly respected craft involving the skills of brilliant artisans and the labor of entire villages. Precious Pieces has direct access to a studio in Northern Japan renowned for its use of all natural, long fibers for increased durability and for producing the ultimate luxury parchment through a painstaking hand process.

Custom Orders and Large Sheets Only Available at Precious Pieces
All 20 patterns of parchment which sell for $50 to $100 per square foot, will be on display in booth #1850 during the ICFF event. Designers can also have Washi custom crafted to their exact specifications and order hard-to-find large sheets, as big as 30 by 100 feet, which take two years to make. Owner Hiro Odaira, an architect trained in Tokyo notes, “Washi is the perfect choice for a client wanting to make a one of a kind, dramatic, and upscale statement. We are excited about educating designers at ICFF about an art form that is thousands of years old, but brand new to the U.S. Washi creations are a unique blend of contemporary design and Japanese tradition and Washi from the studio we work with in Northern Japan is the highest quality and most beautiful available. Our clients especially enjoy the versatility of custom ordering.”

Washi Projects and Showroom in NYC
Precious Pieces has completed commercial and residential projects in the US and Japan. In NYC, custom projects include Ito-en Tea Store (822 Madison Ave.,) Radisson Hotel (511 Lexington Ave.), and Hedeh Japanese Restaurant (57 Great Jones St.). The Precious Pieces showroom is located at: 259 East 10th Street (First Avenue).

For more information on Precious Pieces and Washi visit: www.precious-piece.com
or call (212) 598-5903.

For more information on International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) visit: http://www.icff.com

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Free Gutter Guard Estimate Offered Nationwide By Gutter Topper

Rain gutters can now be protected so that gutter cleaning is eliminated forever; gutter covers can be installed on existing gutter systems.

Cincinnati,OH (PRWEB) May 12, 2006 -- Gutter Topper has announced a free gutter guard estimate to eliminate gutter cleaning forever through its nationwide network of more than 150 independent contractors. With home improvement season now in full swing, the Gutter Topper system prevents leaf clogs and eliminates one of the messiest jobs a homeowner has to do – cleaning gutters.

For homeowners, climbing a ladder to keep gutters clean and free flowing is a difficult, dirty and dangerous job. That’s why Gutter Topper, is offering this free gutter guard estimate nationwide.

“I spent years bending and shaping metal to find a design that would not blow off in heavy wind or collapse under the weight of snow or debris,” said Tony Iannelli, who invented Gutter Topper 10 years ago, and who continues to run the family-owned and operated company.

“I know how unsafe it can be for homeowners to climb ladders and work on their gutters and roofs. By eliminating what wasn’t working with other products, I was able to create a system that makes cleaning gutters , one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs a homeowner must tackle, a thing of the past.”

Gutter Topper has been independently tested by the prestigious PRI Asphalt Technologies in Tampa, Fl. to stand up to a homeowner’s weather extremes:
• Gutter Topper withstood hurricane force winds at 110mph with no lift or movement.
• Gutter Topper withstood 2000 hours of accelerated weathering with no surface changes.
• Gutter Topper resisted all dry and wet debris.
• Gutter Topper held 300 lbs. per lineal foot and Gutter Topper’s water entry opening did not close.
• Gutter Topper handled 22 inches of rainfall per hour (528 inches in a 24 hour period).

“We don’t know of anyone else that can make these claims,” explained Iannelli. “That’s why Gutter Topper offers a lifetime guarantee to back our product.”

The Gutter Topper system is manufactured in its factory near Cincinnati, Ohio. To find a Gutter Topper dealer throughout the USA that offers the free estimate, homeowners should visit Gutter Topper’s new website at http://www.guttertopper.com and enter their zip code or county and state. The website also features more product information, including videos showing how Gutter Topper prevents gutter clogs.

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Sun Rooms, Replacement Windows and Siding Featured on Redesigned Website for Creative Energy of Richmond, Virginia

New website is part of branding campaign to showcase Creative Energy as a local provider of world-class home improvement work.

RICHMOND, VA (PRWEB) May 11, 2006 -- Creative Energy Corporation of Richmond announces the launch of their redesigned website, http://www.creativeenergyexteriors.com/. The new site features information on the home improvement services Creative Energy offers to the Richmond, Virginia area: sun rooms, replacement windows, siding, roofing and decks. Redesigning the website was part of an overall rebranding effort by the company to educate homeowners on the superior service and high-quality products offered by Creative Energy.

2005 marked Creative Energy’s tenth year in business serving the Central Virginia region. In celebration of this milestone, they partnered with The Idea Center to undergo a brand redefinition and the creation of a new marketing plan. Creative Energy is known for providing quality home improvement services to the local Richmond, Virginia market. While they serve a regional client base, the new website and redesigned marketing materials position Creative Energy to compete with their national rivals in the home improvement industry.

The first task was to better define the Creative Energy brand by developing a new logo that said something more about the full range of home improvement services the company offers. Newly designed advertisements followed and quickly appeared in Valpak direct mailers, Reach magazine, the Yellow Pages and on billboards. New radio and TV ads were produced and new sponsorship opportunities were sought to keep Creative Energy top-of-mind with their target audiences. SEM and SEO campaigns were undertaken to make sure that the website is highly visible to the on-line customer.

The new website is an information resource for potential customers to learn more about Creative Energy and matches their other marketing efforts in tone, imagery and design. Keith Smallwood, president of Creative Energy, said this of the new marketing materials, "When we finish your job we want you to say 'we love it.' That's driven our business success all along. I think all our new materials accurately reflect our dedication and passion to be the best in our industry. Our new logo, the website, our ads -- I love them and that's my test."

About Creative Energy Corporation
Creative Energy provides home improvement services to the Richmond, Virginia area. They partner with some of the best manufacturers in the business like Four Seasons Sunrooms, Simonton Windows, Heartland Vinyl Siding, GAF Roofing and James Hardie Siding Products to offer high-quality products and world-class service. To learn more about Creative Energy, please visit their website at: http://www.creativeenergyexteriors.com/.

Creative Energy Contact Information:
Keith Smallwood, President
http://www.creativeenergyexteriors.com/
Phone: 804-359-2997

The Idea Center Contact Information:
Barry Martin, President/CEO
http://www.theideacenter.com/
Phone: 804-264-3067

Press Release Contact:
Alyssa Duvall
http://www.bigoakinc.com/
Phone: 804-741-6776

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Landsearch’s Land Registry Service Identifies Who Owns the Land

(PRWEB) May 4 2006. The government have set high targets for the private sector to provide more homes particularly affordable ones. There is a projected increase of around 10%.in the number of households by 2021 and a decrease in the average household size from 2.29 persons to 2.15. This will require around 2.5 million extra homes. This averages out at almost 170000 new homes per year

(PRWEB) May 11, 2006 -- There are many initiatives to achieve this increase in housing requirements. These include housing market renewal which enables older houses to be refurbished particularly in deprived areas, regional housing strategies and the financing of local authority housing.

The government have also brought forward measures to help in the buying selling and owning a home such as the Home Information Packs, home ownership schemes (including Key Worker Living and Right to Buy) and residential leaseholds.

The dilemma then arises for the builder/developer on how they will play their part in helping the government achieve their house building targets. They are asked to build more houses but with a decreasing amount of land available. The main guidance from the government is to build on brown field sites These are ever more difficult to find and when found quite difficult to identify who they belong to.

Housing and Planning Minister, Yvette Cooper, said: “People want to know that their sons and daughters will be able to afford a home of their own. That is why many people in our communities now recognise the need to build new homes that the next generation needs. Unless we increase house building rates less than a third of thirty year old couples will be able to afford a home of their own in twenty years time.

LandSearch are the leading independent online suppliers of Land Registry information for all of the UK and Ireland. We can identify the ownership of registered land even when there is no postal address. We can supply maps so that clear identification can be made. This applies to derelict sites, waste land, gaps between developed properties etc.
Landsearch can supply main title deeds and searches, name of owners searches, even with no postal address, index maps, home information packs, rights of way and rights of access searches, boundary dispute searches, history and manorial searches, bankruptcy and company searches, local authority and environmental searches and more.

Contact
Bob Dickenson
Landsearch 01978354030
http://www.landsearch.net

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Concrete Artificial Rocks Make a Dramatic Yet Economical Landscape Statement

Artificial rocks made of concrete are a great alternative for landscaping and decorating projects. With realistic features, faux rocks are converting homes and buildings around the country into exotic paradises.

Yucaipa, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Rock and stone have long been valued as natural, distinctive landscaping elements. Now artificial rocks made of concrete or other materials are providing a dramatic yet economical way to enhance water features, landscapes, buildings and more. Homeowners, landscape and swimming pool designers, and contractors are turning to faux rocks for water feature construction because of their one-of-a-kind appeal and convenient installation process.

One can imagine the equipment, effort, and expense that would be required to haul large boulders weighing at least a ton each into a backyard and then to stack them around an in-ground pool or pond water feature. Not only can artificial rocks be molded, textured, and colored to exactly replicate the look and feel of real rock formations, they also can be built onsite, eliminating the inconvenience and expense of hauling in material to build a water feature.

Faux rock can be made from a variety of materials including fiberglass, synthetic materials, rubber, and plaster. The most common are made from polymer-modified or glass-fiber-reinforced concrete because the concrete can easily be sculpted or molded. Concrete mixtures can produce rocks that are extremely strong and lightweight. In some cases, artificial rocks can be more durable than the natural stones they imitate.

Texturing and coloring are the keys to producing natural-looking artificial rock. Once the right texture has been achieved, contractors replicate the earth tones of weathered stone by using a variety of coloring techniques. Some contractors integrally color the concrete, while others prefer to use acid stains.

More information on the benefits, uses, design techniques and installation options for faux rocks can be found on The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information. Samples of these beautiful creations can be seen on The Concrete Network’s water feature photo gallery.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network’s purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications including stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete counter tops, polished concrete, and much more. Over 750,000 visitors research The Concrete Network Web site each month.

The site excels at connecting buyers with local contractors in their area through its Find-A-Contractor service. The service provides visitors with a list of decorative concrete contractors throughout the U.S. and Canada, and is fully searchable by 22 types of decorative concrete work and 198 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Photos courtesy of JPJ Technologies and Boulder Crete Inc.

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Marley Park Model Home Neighborhood in Surprise, Arizona Complete

Presents 21 models in classic neighborhood setting

Surprise, AZ (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 10, 2006 -- Arizona home buyers can now explore a classically styled neighborhood while shopping for new homes in Arizona with the recent completetion of the Marley Park Model Home Neighborhood in Surprise, AZ.

The Marley Park Model Home Neighborhood presents 21 distinctive Phoenix homes from five premier Valley home builders, providing an overview of the diverse home offerings found in Phase I of Marley Park.

Centered around one of the Arizona home developments signature features, a themed neighborhood park aptly named Marley Park, the Model Home Neighborhood provides a glimpse of the typical street scene that is emerging in this DMB community. Homes are of varying traditional architectural styles and colors, facing pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and tree-lined streets, and most are adorned with front porches. While 21 models are presented, there are more than 86 variations of elevations and floor plans in Phase I of Marley Park, which creates a rich variety of homes and home styles from which to choose.

Builders present in the Marley Park Model Home Neighborhood include Ashton Woods Homes, Element Homes, Engle Homes, Randall Martin Home and Scott Communities. Marley Park offers seven architectural styles including Bungalow, Cottage, Craftsman, Monterey, Spanish, Territorial Ranch and Traditional.

The Marley Park Model Home Neighborhood and Marley Park Welcome Center are located at 13118 Founders Park Boulevard, just south of Waddell Road and east of Reems Road in Surprise. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.

Marley Park is designed to be a classically styled community celebrating the most valued characteristics of historic neighborhoods. Taking its cues from the area’s rich agrarian history, the community of Marley Park emphasizes open spaces, shade trees and diverse and traditional architecture. For more information, visit marleypark.com.

Marley Park is being developed in phases by Marley Park LLC, an affiliate of Scottsdale-based DMB Associates, Inc. (DMB). DMB is a diversified real estate investment and development firm with real estate holdings through affiliated companies that include current and planned resort/recreational and primary residential communities, signature commercial developments, country clubs, hotels, health clubs and spa properties. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., DMB is one of the most active community developers in the West, with properties in Arizona, California, Utah and Hawaii. The firm’s name is synonymous with high-quality real estate developments.

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What Bubble? Florida's Vacation Home Market Defies Predictions of Falling Prices

The latest figures show selling prices of vacation homes in Central Florida have not fallen during the last twelve months. Buyers are coming back, and we are seeing the first signs of a return towards a normal market. The predictions of the 'Housing Bubble' advocates don't hold up to scrutiny.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) May 11, 2006 -- For the first time this year there are unmistakable signs of a return towards normality in the Central Florida vacation home market. Hightower Realty (http://www.hightower-realty.com) has been looking since the beginning of the year for an improvement in the weak market that followed the frantic sellers market of the previous two years. Until recently there was little cause for optimism, but now everything is starting to change. Agents throughout the area are reporting more requests to show homes for sale. Offers are starting to come in for some of the more realistically priced homes. And over-priced homes are disappearing from the market or being reduced in price down to more sensible levels.

Despite earlier predictions, it is becoming clear that selling prices for vacation homes have held up remarkably well throughout the recent strong buyers market, disproving the alarmist predictions of the 'bubble burst' advocates. The latest statistics show that recent market problems have had nothing to do with values, and everything to do with the absence of buyers.

Many reports over the last year have talked about the housing bubble bursting in the Central Florida market and in particular in the market for vacation homes. In our view there never was a bubble to burst.

It is true that average market prices had risen by over 25% a year for more than two years, and so it was tempting to think of this as an overshoot of true sustainable values, which would be followed by a major downwards correction. We believe that the rising price period was actually the correction, from unrealistically low values four years ago to values which now more closely conform to the national picture.

There has been a lot of confusion about how home values have changed over the last year. We have ourselves quoted a drop in market price of 10% from last summer’s peak, but it is important to realize that the statistics that we used to calculate this drop relate to asking price, not to actual price achieved. For the first three months of 2006 there were so few actual sales closed that it wasn't possible to derive any meaningful statistics on actual selling price changes.

Now that we have more data to work with, it is clear that the drop in listing price was largely irrelevant, as it simply reflected a decreasing number of sellers who clung to last year's belief that you can ask anything you like and probably get it. When we look at actual sales prices it is a remarkable fact that in the case of the Central Florida vacation home market there has been no reduction in home values over the last year.

Although this is counter-intuitive, the most recent numbers released in Hightower Realty's Market Report for May (http://www.hightower-realty.com/market-report-may-2006.htm) clearly show this to be the case. The statistics show the average selling price (not the listing price) of a typical 4-bed pool home on a representative sample of five of the larger vacation home communities spread through the region:

2005, January to June: $322,000
2005, July to December: $344,000
2006, January to April: $345,000

Hightower Realty anticipates a slow return to a balanced market over the rest of this year, which will probably continue into 2007 before there is any substantial increase in value of residential homes, either primary homes or vacation homes, in Central Florida. On the other hand, we don't expect any fall in values over that period either, and it is likely that the available inventory will begin to stabilize over the next three or four months and then start to fall back again to a more typical level.

Buyers will come back to the market in increasing numbers, but this time round they will be genuine buyers, not short-term speculators. Few buyers will write a contract on a new home or a re-sale property now in the hope of taking a quick profit. This will keep the market activity well below what we were seeing a year or two ago, but in the longer term this can only be a good thing for the market, and for buyers and sellers alike.

One effect of the slow return to a more balanced market will be that the substantial discounts currently offered by developers of some of the new vacation home communities like Citrus Gardens (http://www.hightower-realty.com/citrus-gardens.htm) and Cane Island Resort (http://www.hightower-realty.com/cane-island.htm) are likely to disappear over the next few months, with pricing returning towards the levels set when the projects were first announced last summer.

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LIQUID NAILS® Introduces New RHINO ULTRA™ at the National Hardware Show®

Stronger, tougher, faster RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE offers significant performance breakthroughs for pros, woodworkers and experienced DIY’ers.

Strongsville, OH (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Macco Adhesives, a division of ICI Paints, and maker of LIQUID NAILS® adhesives today introduced RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE at the National Hardware Show® in Las Vegas at its booth 33512. RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE is new polyurethane-based bottled glue designed especially for professionals, woodworkers and serious DIY’ers. Unlike the leading consumer polyurethane glue, RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE affords users stronger bonds sooner, longer work times, shorter clamp times, and extreme weather resistance. “This is just one more example of why LIQUID NAILS® adhesives are the number one choice of professional builders and serious DIY’ers,” said George Parr, LIQUID NAILS® brand Director of Marketing. “Our investments in technology have been leveraged and focused on delivering superior performance for the most demanding users for over five decades.”

Stronger

RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE is the strongest polyurethane based bottled glue available today. It is 1,000 times stronger than the leading consumer based glue at 1 hour (401.1 psi versus 0.3 psi), and still more than 3 times stronger at 4 hours.

Faster

RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE sets in just 40 minutes, or 20 minutes if the surfaces are dampened. This is considerably shorter than the 3-4 hours it takes for other glues, including the leading consumer polyurethane glue. “This is a distinct advantage for woodworkers and serious DIY’ers”, said Glen Kaszubski, the lead Macco chemist behind RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE. “It means shorter clamp times, so you can move ahead on projects sooner and reduces the chances of shifting that can weaken bonds.”

Tougher

Lab tests conducted by Macco scientists have confirmed that RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE has superior weather resistance, better impact resistance and temperature resistance (both high and low temperatures) than conventional wood glues and construction adhesives. It is 100% waterproof, so rain and snow will not affect RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE’s superior bond.

Easier to Work With

RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE is much easier to work with because it is thicker and lasts longer before setting. Its high viscosity formulation is less runny than the leading consumer brand, so Rhino ULTRA™ GLUE is easier to work with. “For serious DIYers this is an important feature,” said Kaszubski, “having more work time to get joints and surfaces perfect means much better project outcomes with stronger and more secure bonds.”

On Shelves in September

RHINO ULTRA™ GLUE will be on the shelves of hardware stores nationwide in September. It will be available in 4.5 oz and 8.5 oz. bottles and a 1 oz. squeeze tube for small repairs. The bottles have a suggested retail of $7.96 and 13.96 respectively, while the squeeze tube has a suggested retail price of $3.96.

National Hardware Show® Stronger-Tougher-Faster Contest – Jeff Gordon Racing School Weekends

Attendees of the 2006 National Hardware Show® will have the chance to win a weekend at the Jeff Gordon Racing School. In fact, LIQUID NAILS® will award two lucky grand prize winners a weekend where they will drive 40 laps around Lowe’s Motor Speedway just outside Charlotte, NC, plus $1,000 in cash for travel expenses. Three lucky first prize winners will take away a $500 giftcard redeemable at TicketsNow.com for the NASCAR event of their choice, plus $250 for travel expenses. Entry forms can be filled out by show attendees and dropped in the ballot box at the LIQUID NAILS booth number 33512.

ABOUT LIQUID NAILS® Adhesives

LIQUID NAILS® adhesives have been the undisputed leader in construction adhesives for nearly half a century. Study after study confirms that construction professionals prefer LIQUID NAILS® adhesives more than any other brand, and the LIQUID NAILS® product line offers the more choices and higher performance standards than any other.

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Pudenz Irrigation, LLC Installs Irrigation System to Hayward's McCormick House

Pudenz Irrigation, LLC helps McCormick House enhance the luxurious gardens and formal lawns by installing an underground sprinkler system.

Hayward, Wis. (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Spring is here again! Spring projects are in full force and last week in Hayward, WI was no exception. Pudenz Irrigation, LLC, of Durand, WI,[www.pudenzirrigation.com] worked to complete a project installing an underground lawn sprinkler system at the McCormick House.

Investing over 16 hours of labor, the three man crew laid out the system, used the vibratory plow to plow in over 2,500 feet of blue polyethylene pipe and attached more than 60 sprinkler heads. Comprised of mainly TORO products, the irrigation system will allow the McCormick House to provide a lush lawn and garden for visitors to spend time enjoying year after year.

A Hayward tourist destination, the McCormick House offers Victorian splendor and European elegance in the heart of the northern Wisconsin. Offering spa type of atmosphere surrounded my northern Wisconsin beauty. The new irrigation system will enhance the appeal of the luscious over sized formal lawns and invite visitors to stroll through the gardens.

The owners of the McCormick House chose Pudenz Irrigation, LLC over other local contractors, because of their distinction of being a TORO Professional Contractor, as well as, their Certified Irrigation Contractor designation. These distinctions show the commitment Pudenz Irrigation, LLC invests in continuing education, in order to provide the best service to their customers.

Started in 2004, Pudenz Irrigation, LLC is rapidly becoming one of the premiere irrigation contractors in western Wisconsin. With an education in turf management and a background as a golf course Superintendent, they know how to work efficiently and demand excellence on every job site. Getting the job done right, quickly, and not having to return for repairs is something the company prides itself on. Although they do offer product and workmanship warranties, they rarely need to use them.

For more information on Pudenz Irrigation, LLC, check out there website at, http://www.pudenzirrigation.com

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Diamond Glass & Windows Ltd Announce Double Glazing Surge in West Sussex

Diamond Glass & Windows buck trend in South East as double-glazing business soars.

Crawley, West Sussex (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Following a slump in the building trade in the South East of England -Diamond Glass & Windows of Crawley, West Sussex have today announced an increase in business that has bucked the downward trend.

Commenting today a spokesman said, "We have noticed that despite a slow down in the trade our business has continued to grow in the South East both in our home town of Crawley and West Sussex generally."

He added, "We believe that our customers are attracted by our high standards and quality. They appreciate having unbiased advice from professionals who do not pressure them into sales. There are too many high-pressure companies out there who tend to give the double-glazing business a bad name. We are pleased to show customers that there is an alternative."

Diamond Glass & Windows Limited will also soon be updating their website at www.diamondglass.co.uk to reflect changes and customers are advised to check the site for information they may need.

Based in Crawley, West Sussex, Diamond Glass & Windows have been providing the south with glass, windows, doors and conservatories for many years. They offer the home consumer a refreshing no pressure sales policy and can provide a comprehensive glass service to both public and trade.

Their fully qualified staff are able to design and install double glazing, replacement windows and conservatories for all types of homes and buildings.

Diamond Glass & Windows Ltd are members of both FENSA and Constructionline.

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The MACK Group, LLC Completes the Asbestos Abatement of Several Buildings Located in Belmar, New Jersey

The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the asbestos abatement of five (5) buildings located in Belmar, New Jersey. The five buildings consisted of three houses and a one story and three story commercial building. Asbestos abatement needed to be completed on the 5 buildings prior to their demolition. The project consisted of the asbestos abatement of asbestos containing materials including roofing, flashing, transite siding, wall board, floor tile and window caulk. The developer plans to build a town home community on the property following demolition of all existing structures.

(PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- The MACK Group, LLC recently completed the asbestos abatement of five (5) buildings located in Belmar, New Jersey. The five buildings consisted of three houses and a one story and three story commercial building. Asbestos abatement needed to be completed on the 5 buildings prior to their demolition. The project consisted of the asbestos abatement of asbestos containing materials including roofing, flashing, transite siding, wall board, floor tile and window caulk. The developer plans to build a town home community on the property following demolition of all existing structures.

The MACK Group, LLC accomplished this asbestos abatement and removal project on schedule and without injury.

About the Mack Group, LLC

The MACK Group, LLC is an asbestos abatement and demolition contractor that operates on a nationwide basis but predominantly in NJ, NY, PA, DE, CT, MA, MD, WV, NC, GA, and SC. Services include asbestos abatement, asbestos removal, demolition, Terminator flooring removals, Shot Blast/Blastrac services, asbestos siding removal, asbestos consulting and fluorescent bulb and ballast recycling services.

Contact Information

The MACK Group, LLC
1500 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 209
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Tel: 973-759-5000
Fax: 973-759-5554
For more information contact:

Stephen King (973) 759-5000 ext. 302

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First Industrial Realty Trust Opens New Distribution Center

In 2005 First Industrial Realty Trust needed a new distribution center in Waxahachie, Texas. General contractor Bob Moore Construction Company built a new 201,500 SF building with 26 loading bays and a 32-foot ceiling height in the warehouse area. Space is available on the property for up to 182,000 SF of building expansion. Various infrastructure additions were also required to support the new building, to include extending gas lines by more than a mile, putting in city sanitary sewer and water lines and building two streets.

ARLINGTON, TEXAS (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is the nation's largest provider of diversified industrial real estate. The company owns or manages more than 90 million square feet of commercial properties with a total market value of more than $4.0 billion, in America’s top 29 markets.

In 2005 First Industrial Realty Trust had the opportunity to expand their north Texas properties with a new distribution center in Waxahachie, a growing city just south of Dallas. They worked with general contractor Bob Moore Construction to create a new 201,500 SF building to meet the tenant’s current needs, with space for future growth.

The new distribution center features 26 loading bays and a 32-foot ceiling height in the warehouse area. A small lobby and break area welcomes visitors in the northeast corner. Space is available on the property for up to 182,000 SF of building expansion. Various infrastructure additions were also required to support the new building, to include extending gas lines by more than a mile, putting in city sanitary sewer and water lines and building two streets.

“The tenant is looking forward to getting in and starting operations,” said Dana Schmidt, Development Manager for First Industrial Development Services. “We're very pleased with the building as well.”

The Waxahachie Distribution Center is the latest collaboration between First Industrial Realty Trust and Bob Moore Construction.

“We currently have several projects under construction with First Industrial Realty Trust and we always enjoy the opportunity to work with first class professionals like Dana Schmidt,” said Ed McGuire, Vice President of Construction for Bob Moore Construction. “When you work with experienced developers, it really makes a project run more smoothly. This project is a case in point – our biggest challenges were probably in the infrastructure work and not in the building itself. The city is happy with the streets and First Industrial and the tenant are both pleased with the building. I’m confident that our future collaborations will be just as successful.”

“It was an excellent experience working with Bob Moore Construction,” said Dana Schmidt. “The site superintendent, Ray Garcia, was great. He really handled things very well. Every developer likes it when you get one call a week from the jobsite with an update rather than four calls per day about problems. It was just a very smooth project. We've worked with Bob Moore Construction in the past and hope to work more together in the future.”

About Bob Moore Construction
Celebrating 60 Years of Construction Excellence in 2006!

A recipient of the AGC General Contractor of the Year Award and the AGC Summit Award for Construction Excellence in Industrial / Warehouse Buildings, Bob Moore Construction has been one of Texas's most respected commercial construction companies since 1946, and is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2006. The company's portfolio includes a wide range of buildings, from warehouses and distribution centers to office buildings and retail stores. Whether it is providing general contractor, design / build or construction management services, Bob Moore Construction's goal remains the same: to deliver quality construction projects on time and in budget. Bob Moore Construction has been showcased on http://www.ConstructionCompany.com, a website that recognizes some of the top ranked construction companies and commercial contractors in the United States. http://www.GeneralContractor.com is the best source of information about the company, its projects and more. The website is updated regularly with press releases, newsletters, completed project write-ups and construction articles.

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Marshfield Based Taylor Lumber Offers Complimentary Lunch during “Contractor Days”

Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware will host a series of “Contractor Days” on June 2nd, July 14th, and August 11th. Each event, to be held from 11 -2, is limited to contractors and will include lunch, raffles, giveaways, vendor displays and equipment demonstrations.

MARSHFIELD, MA (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware will host “Contractor Days” on June 2nd, July 14th, and August 11th. All area contractors and their crews are invited to attend. Each event will be held from 11 – 2 in front of the new ACE Rental Center, next to Taylor’s main store.

Each event is limited to contractors and will include lunch, raffles, giveaways, vendor displays and equipment demonstrations. Participating vendors will include: Makita, Wacker and R.F. Morse and Sons, to name a few.

Marshfield based Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is a full-service hardware store and lumberyard located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass.

“This is a great opportunity for local contractors to become familiar with the new ACE Rental Center and also learn about the latest and greatest products that our vendors have to offer,” commented Andrew Taylor. “We encourage area contractors to grab a few members of their crew and have lunch on us.”

Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware has maintained the old fashioned, personal service once offered by every good hometown lumber and hardware store.

The Taylor family has been serving Marshfield’s lumber and hardware needs for more than 50 years. Today they are a full-service hardware store and lumberyard serving professional contractors and the “do-it-yourselfer”. Taylor Lumber combines traditional, old-fashioned service with the advances of today's building materials. As an ACE affiliate, they are able to bring the customer a wide variety of top quality, competitively priced products.

Taylor Lumber recently renovated a 40 foot by 80 foot building next to their main retail store to provide ample space to showcase and demonstrate a wide range of equipment available through their new ACE Rental Place.

Equipment categories range from lawn and gardening, excavating, nail guns, floor and carpet, tile, concrete, drain cleaning and plumbing, drywall, generators, heating and party. The full list of tools and equipment can be found on Taylor’s website as well as at the store.
Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware is located at 2075 Ocean Street (Route 139) in Marshfield, Mass. They can be reached at 781.834.7921 or toll free at 800.562.9663. Also, visit Taylor Lumber/ACE Hardware on the web at www.taylor-ace.com.

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Hanalea Selects SunWorks for New Home Solar Installations

Hanalea Construction, a custom home builder located at the Beaches, has selected SunWorks Solar Systems as the exclusive provider of solar power systems for their new homes. Hanalea recently committed to build its next five houses with solar hot-water systems.

JACKSONVILLE, FL (PRWEB) May 10, 2006 -- Hanalea Construction, a custom home builder located at the Beaches, has selected SunWorks Solar Systems as the exclusive provider of solar power systems for their new homes. Hanalea recently committed to build its next five houses with solar hot-water systems.

President Linda Pomerantz said that although her company only builds a few homes a year, it's a start.

"We made a decision to be a green-home builder last year," she said. "We like the energy efficiency because it's good for the homeowner and the environment. As more of us in the industry do this, I believe some of the large builders will follow suit."

Hanalea is currently constructing two homes, each equipped with solar hot-water systems, on Jacksonville Drive in Jacksonville Beach. Pomerantz said they are building the 3,000-square-foot, two-story homes around the existing trees to take advantage of the shade. Along with the solar hot-water systems, the houses offer other amenities that make living in a coastal environment a little more secure.

”Our houses are concrete block construction on both levels, with impact-resistant windows. We feature gas cook-tops that would allow owners to cook hot food, and have hot water from the solar hot-water heaters, if there was a power outage during severe weather,” Pomerantz explained.

Currently, companies like Hanalea are the exception among builders. However, new tax exemptions went into effect in January – and as more homebuyers become aware of the advantages, solar power and other “green” savings may be more in demand.

“The new energy bill that went into effect in January gives residential consumers a tax credit of 30 percent, up to $2,000, toward the cost of installing a solar water system,” said David H. Smith, president of SunWorks. “In addition, there is a 30 percent tax break on commercial installations with no monetary cap.”

Whether it is a residential or commercial building, water heating and air conditioning are two of the largest users of energy. Switching the water heating portion to solar can save the average homeowner between 15 to 30 percent on utility bills – representing up to $600 a year or more.

Federal credits and incentives can now lower the installation cost to between $1,800 and $3,800 depending on the size and type of solar hot water system added. In addition to the federal tax credits, Jacksonville electric utility JEA offers up to $800 off installation through its solar incentive program.

“At this time, these federal incentives will only be offered for two years,” Smith said. “Certainly, our hopes are that the tax incentives will be extended beyond 2007.”

In the solar energy business since 1973, SunWorks Solar Systems, Inc. is the largest solar energy distributor and installation company in northeast Florida and is a member of the Florida Solar Energy Industries Association. The company provides consulting, installation and service for solar water, pool heating, solar electric (photovoltaic) systems, skylights, and wind-power systems. For more information, contact 904-731-2099 or visit www.solarenergy.com.

Media Contact: Ron Whittington (904-563-0402) or Stephanie McLain Barker (904-860-0530)

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New Online Business Capitalizes on Preconstruction Flipping Craze

Realtors and investors with preconstruction property can find buyers at Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com.

Miami, FL (PRWEB via PR Web Direct) May 9, 2006 -- Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com is a brand new Web site specializing in the buying and selling of pre-construction properties nationwide.

Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com showcases properties for sale (while under construction) on a nationwide basis, by owner, realtor or developer.

“Preconstruction listings cannot be advertised on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), the standard service used to list and sell homes,” said founder Dean Isenberg. “Therefore there are limited opportunities for developers, individual purchasers, investors or Realtors to advertise their client’s property while under construction. Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com offers preconstruction properties international exposure while the property is being built.

Flip-your-PreConstruction.com charges a one-time, flat rate of $199.99 for individual listings and $499.99 for developers, realtors and investors with multiple properties to sell. There are no hidden fees for listing your property for sale.

Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com lists all properties until they’re sold, commission free.

All listings contain the sellers contact information so prospective buyers contact the seller directly. There’s no middle man.

It’s simple to do. Just visit Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com and start advertising your preconstruction property.

For more information, visit www.Flip-Your-PreConstruction.com or call Dean Isenberg at 305-936-2489.

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May 09, 2006

Vermeer Partners with Signature Worldwide for Customer Service Training

Vermeer Manufacturing Company, a leading agricultural, construction, environmental and industrial equipment manufacturer, has turned to Signature Worldwide for customer service and sales skill training outsourcing.

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 -- Vermeer Manufacturing Company, a leading agricultural, construction, environmental and industrial equipment manufacturer, has turned to Signature Worldwide, the leading provider of training outsourcing and business solutions in continued commitment to its vision of "Taking Care of Customers Worldwide with Better Solutions."

With a kick-off Equipment Edge™ training event in January for Vermeer parts and service departments of three locations, the dealerships in Medina and Findlay, Ohio, and Cranberry Township, Pa., are well on their way to building new customer service skills that capture more sales.

"My hope is that this training will help our team close more deals, improve on upselling, and gain the knowledge and skills necessary to always provide quality customer service," said Vermeer General Manager Joe Buchtinec. "After hearing Signature’s Senior Vice President Barry Himmel’s presentation at an Ohio Equipment Distributors Association meeting, I knew partnering with Signature was the best way to meet our training needs and provide our staff these important skills."

After just one full month using Signature’s Equipment Edge™ employee training program, the three locations had an overall average score of 73 percent using the steps of a sales formula developed during training. This is a marked improvement compared to pre-training performance.

"Making significant changes in employee behavior and customer service performance doesn’t happen over night," said Himmel. "But with such a strong start, we expect to see great results for Vermeer. Their dedication to excellence is apparent in the work of their parts and service departments."

"Vermeer’s philosophy and culture provide a great foundation for Signature’s training," Himmel added. "Because of their commitment to success, they embrace new sales and service skills that enable the company to thrive. We look forward to a long and growing relationship with this well-respected organization."

About Signature
Signature Worldwide is the leading provider of outsource training and business solutions to service-based organizations, creating tailored sales training and marketing programs that directly impact the bottom line. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Signature operates throughout North America and the United Kingdom, and has licenses in Greece, South and Central America, China, India, Northern Africa and the Middle East. Signature is a private company with revenues of $12 million in 2005. For more information on Signature’s proven customer service and sales skill training solutions, please visit Signatureworldwide.com.

About Vermeer
Vermeer Manufacturing Company of Pella, Iowa, manufactures a full line of horizontal directional drilling systems, compact excavators, compact skid-steer loaders, pneumatic boring systems, track and utility trenchers, tub and horizontal grinders, tree equipment and agricultural products. Vermeer offers worldwide sales, support, service and parts through an independent, authorized dealer network. For more information, please call 1-888-VERMEER (837-6337) or visit Vermeer.com.

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Pacific Security Capital Develops EdenRock at PGA West Community - Commercial Real Estate Services Firm Builds in CA Hotspot

Pacific Security Capital plans to build the EdenRock at PGA West development in the Coachella Valley, CA.

Beaverton, OR (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 -- http://www.pacificsecuritycapital.com – Pacific Security Capital, a vertically integrated real estate services company, has announced its plans to construct a new community in the premier PGA West area of the Coachella Valley, CA.

Pacific Security Capital acquired the last 42 acres of land at PGA West and has partnered with award-winning architect, Mark Sheurer and GMA International, an internationally recognized land development consulting firm to design EdenRock, a Tuscany village style community. Upon completion, Pacific Security Capital expects EdenRock to be valued in excess of $200 Million.

“We expect EdenRock to attract second home buyers from all over Southern California and the Pacific Northwest,” said Louis Swart, President of Pacific Security Capital. “EdenRock will be a high quality development that will have long lasting real estate value and will be a credit to the PGA West community.”

Pacific Security Capital plans to build 292 high-end homes at EdenRock using 3 product types:
• 88 Courtyard Homes (between 1600 & 2500 sq ft)
• 81 Manor Homes (between 2300 & 2800 sq ft)
• 128 Village Homes (between 1100 & 2300 sq ft)

Each home will have a 2-car garage plus golf cart storage. There will be a 7,000 sq ft clubhouse available to residents and the community will be gated and manned at all times.

“The name EdenRock comes from ancient Coachella Valley history,” said Swart, “500 years ago, the Cahuila Indians lived in this area and referred to it as their Garden of Eden.”

For more information on the EdenRock at PGA West development, visit http://www.edenrockhoa.com/

To learn more about Pacific Security Capital’s core areas of expertise in Commercial Real Estate Advisory Services, Capital Markets, Development Services and Investment Sales, please visit www.PacificSecurityCapital.com or call 1-800-844-6085.

About Pacific Security Capital
Pacific Security Capital is a vertically integrated real estate services company providing advisory services, asset management, development services, commercial real estate loans, structured finance, landlord/tenant representation, and investment sales. Our mission is to add value to client initiatives at every level of the real estate cycle. PSC is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon with offices in major markets in North America. More information about the company can be found at www.PacificSecurityCapital.com.

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Coldwell Banker High Country Realty Announce New Website featuring North Georgia Real Estate

The new website from Coldwell Banker High Country Realty is now live. The site features Blue Ridge Mountain real estate and North Ridge property in North Georgia.

Blue Ridge, GA (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 -- Coldwell Banker High Country Realty has been serving the North Georgia Mountains for over 25 years. With an ever changing market place Coldwell Banker has worked diligently to provide their customers and clients with best resources. As Internet technology has changed dramatically since the release of their previous site, High Country Realty has taken the initiative to take advantage of these new technologies.

The new site, located at www.cbhighcountry.com, now features IDX (Internet Data Exchange) of all area listings. The site has an improved search interface for easier user navigation. The listings database updates nightly to offer the most up to date listing inventory possible through the current Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors IDX exchange. Offering access to over 7,000 area Real Estate Listings in the North Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina areas, the site is a powerful resource for users searching for property in the mentioned area. All listings are accessible with minimal clicks and easy search forms located throughout the site. Coldwell Banker High Country Realty is dedicated to making Real Estate Real Easy©.

As well as the new search capabilities of the site, Coldwell Banker High Country Realty has also added a new resources database. This new feature of the site allows users to search for different resources and vendors throughout the areas High Country Realty serves. Coldwell Banker High Country Realty has added the resources to better serve its clients and their real estate needs throughout a transaction.

The new site also features much more content and includes a page that has real estate articles and reports to help users and clients understand the real estate process.

About Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty has been serving the real estate needs of the Blue Ridge Mountains and North Georgia for over 26 years. High Country Realty has several offices with many professional real estate agents to cover all the different needs and areas of our clients. Each member of the organization shares a commitment to service aimed at building long-lasting relationships with customers, clients and the community at large. For more information visit http://www.cbhighcountry.com

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A Texas First for Public Drinking Water Treatment

An East Texas power utility will be the first small water utility service in Texas to use ozone technology for drinking water treatment.

Denver, CO & Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 -- The BiOzone Corporation, an ozone water treatment engineering firm based Denver, Colorado, has been contracted to design and build a process train for disinfecting up to 36,000 gallons of drinking water per day.

According to Guenter Moldzio, CEO of BiOzone Corp., the ozone-treated water will be a safer alternative to water treated with chlorine only.

“The system is designed to produce drinking water with significantly less chlorination disinfection byproducts, such as THM and haloacetic acids,” explains Mr. Moldzio.

In Fall of 2000, an East Texas power utility contacted BiOzone to look for alternative treatment technology to produce drinking water from surface-water sources. The traditional method of disinfection, using sodium hypochlorite and retaining the chlorinated water in a tank, would sometimes produce chlorination byproducts called trihalomethanes (THM) in excess of the acceptable limit dictated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

BiOzone offered a modified process train which would call for ozone as the primary disinfectant, but also as an oxidizer to completely or partially oxidize organic compounds, which are precursors to the formation of THM.

According to Mr. Moldzio, THMs and HHA5s are known carcinogens. “It can be shown that the BiOzone process train nearly eliminates the occurrence of carcinogenic THMs and haloacetic acids,” he says.

Early in January 2006, the TCEQ granted permission to the utility to proceed with the construction of an ozone-based process train.

This development is significant for BiOzone’s future business since 400 other Texas water utility systems have been cited for non-compliance since the middle of 2004.

BiOzone Corporation is a world-leading manufacturer of ozone generators and ozone water treatment process trains designed to meet a wide range of water and air pollution oxidation needs.

For more information, visit:
Ozone for Air Purification:
http://www.biozone.com/ozone_air_purification.html

Ozone for Drinking Water Disinfection
http://www.biozone.com/ozone_drinking_water.html

Ozone for Medical Applications
http://www.biozone.com/medical_ozone.htm

The History of Ozone Water Treatment
http://www.biozone.com/ozone_history_timeline.html

Media Contact:
Guenter Moldzio, CEO
The BiOzone Corporation
303-770-2095
http://www.biozone.com

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Local Woman Launches a Free Homeowner Referral Service

The Homeowners Solution is a premier home referral network of dependable, skilled professionals in every field from painting, plumbing and floor refinishing to complete room additions and home renovations.

Seabrook, NH (PRWEB) May 9, 2006 -- When Deirdre Kurland's husband was called up for active duty in Iraq, she did something unusual. Tired of climbing the corporate ladder, Kurland realized that with her husband deployed to the Middle East, raising 2 small children on an inflexible work schedule wasn't going to work. Armed with her Sales and Management experience, plus her MBA from Southern NH University, Kurland decided to start a home-based business.

The Homeowners Solution LLC is an organized referral service for homeowners seeking pre-screened, skilled home improvement professionals including plumbers, painters, handymen, carpenters, electricians, home technology and general contractors. Contractors in The Homeowners Solution network pay a pre-negotiated commission to Kurland for any work secured. This means that the service is free to homeowners.

"Many homeowners don't have time to search for dependable contractors. Some are too busy with day-to-day activities, while others are new to the area and don't know who to call," said Kurland.

All of the contractors in Kurland's network are subject to a comprehensive screening process including licensing, insurance and reference checks. Before referring them, Kurland also contacts the Better Business Bureau and COnsumer Affairs Office for company ratings and any unresolved complaints for all her contractors. "It's hard to find a reliable contractor who will return your calls, show up when they say they will and provide quality work," said Kurland. "I try and take that worry away from the homeowner."

With more than 25 contractors in Kurland's network, THe Homeowners Solution serves the NH Seacoast and surrounding areas.

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Innovative Urban Infill Housing Designs Win National Awards

Patriot Homes teams up with Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber to win National Design Awards.

Elkhart, IN (PRWEB) May 8, 2006 -- The top leaders of the housing industry gathered recently in Las Vegas, Nevada to honor the best in housing designs at the 2006 National Congress and Expo. Patriot Homes was awarded 2 of the top honors by their peers for Top Concept Modular Home – 1800 sq. ft or less and Top Production Modular Home – 1800 sq. ft or less.

“The Woodlake” home was the Top Production Modular Home and is built by Patriot’s EnergyMate division in Elkhart, Indiana. Homes built by this building center include a 14 ft wide 2 story home that can be delivered and secure in one day which makes it perfect for narrow city lots where security might be an issue. The winning Woodlake model responds perfectly for the work to be done in urban infill areas and the Gulf Coast Region, with an inviting elevation, full-length covered porch, tray and coiffer ceilings, and three-sided fireplace. The home embraces the lifestyle trend of entertaining at home.

Architect John Carricarte of Patriot Homes stated that "using manufactured and modular homes to rebuild our cities and areas that were devasted by Hurricane Katrina just makes sense. Using factory built homes enables a developer to quickly go into an area and provide well built homes in a short period of time. When there is not an available local work force, this can make the difference of a community being rebuilt in months instead of years".

Patriot Homes of Texas is the builder of the Top Concept Modular Home -- “The Texas Star”. This is a Hybrid Home and is ideal for what the new Urban Dwellers are looking for in their environments. The clean-lined contemporary style of architecture is a step forward for factory-built housing. The SIP roof construction, with a standing seam metal finish and the corrugated steel siding definitely adds a unique look and finish to the homes. This home is especially well suited for the desert climates in New Mexico and Arizona that Patriot Homes of Texas is very active in.

“Patriot Homes has always prided itself on being a leader in new housing trends” stated Lifestylist® Suzanne Felber "and these homes are great examples of why developers and city planners are coming to Patriot for help in rebuilding their urban areas". Patriot Homes is one of the few modular home builders to win design excellence awards in The National Association of Homebuilders National Awards as well as the current awards.

About Patriot Homes:
Patriot Homes is a leading builder of manufactured and systems-built modular housing with six production facilities and over 800 employees.
For more information on homes built by the EnergyMate division please contact Tim Woods at 800-860-6507. Patriot Homes of Texas information can be received from Joe Cook at 254-772-3336.

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Leading Building Supplies Organization Bianco Uses Scanning And Document Management Software To Streamline Accounts Payable Workload

Adelaide headquartered Bianco Building Supplies is currently introducing advanced scanning and document management software tools to substantially streamline the processing of its accounts payable operations.

(PRWEB) May 8, 2006 -- Adelaide headquartered Bianco Building Supplies is currently introducing advanced scanning and document management software tools to substantially streamline the processing of its accounts payable operations.

With Australia wide operations, five separate divisions and a fast growing annual turnover, that currently exceeds $130 million, Bianco processes several thousand individual purchasing transactions every month. And as Group Business Administration Manager, Enzo Centofanti, notes, getting this work done with maximum efficiency, accuracy and speed is a major priority.

“Our business grew from very modest beginnings some 30 years ago. Our suppliers were very supportive of the new venture way back then and so today we have a policy to ensure we now support them, including the prompt payment of their invoices.

“We also regard good suppliers as a strategic asset of the company. When our customers need something our commitment is to provide what they want without any delay. This service objective is all the easier to achieve when our own suppliers are equally quick off the mark with deliveries to us. So fostering and maintaining good supplier relations is a must. Which, at least in part, again demands that we have an efficient and highly responsive creditors system.”

Customer service and supplier relations aside, Mr Centofanti also depicts the major problems that had been associated with the traditional processing of creditors at Bianco. “There was obviously a massive amount of paperwork associated with accounts payable which meant that being able to quickly find and reference a particular document was a very major problem. At day’s end we then had to store all of those records for possible future reference and to meet statutory requirements, and that was using large amounts of valuable storage space.

“With the number of transactions we have, there is also going to be a significant number of line items that we have to query. Perhaps because an invoiced amount does not agree with what was quoted and what appears on our purchase order. Manually tracking through all of these queries was a huge and time consuming effort. And when a supplier called to follow up a payment, it could take another eternity to wade through our records to determine why that remittance had been delayed. Perhaps because we were waiting on them to revise an incorrect invoice. Inevitably this also gave rise to some stress between our dozen or so purchasing officers – whose key task is to get product in – and accounts payable personnel whose responsibilities are quite different.”

To meet such challenges, Bianco elected, in late 2005, to undertake a major review and overhaul of its accounts payable operations.

As phase-one of this streamlining, it now has all relevant paperwork scanned into digital format. Original documentation is sent to the Scan Conversion Services (SCS) bureau in Adelaide once a week. With SCS validating and indexing this data and then producing summary electronic files that are emailed back to Bianco’s central IT system within 24 hours. A back-up CDROM is also produced monthly.

At Bianco, the scanned data is automatically entered into Dv TDM document management software developed and supplied by Practical Programs. This ensures that all relevant ‘raw’ creditors information is instantaneously available, on-line, to all relevant staff who can access files using a range of specifically defined search criteria. This, Mr Centofanti reports, has resulted in accounts payable reconciliation and payment work already being much simpler and faster. “Accounts and purchasing staff all have immediate access to any documentation that they need to reference and so there has been a very substantial time saving. We’ve virtually eliminated the opportunities to loose, mislay or misfile a document. And we are also investigating the opportunity to shred historical paperwork given that legislative requirements will accept scanned electronic records.”

With its scanning process having been in operation for some months, phase-2 of Bianco’s accounts payable upgrade is now being developed. Using the Dv TDM ‘Workflow’ software solution, this latter development will totally integrate the electronically scanned data into the company’s Movex ERP computer business system. Once complete, this will automate the posting of invoices into the business system thus removing much of the manual workload previously required. A fact, that along with other streamlining, means that additional accounts staff will not be needed nearly as quickly to handle the company’s continued growth.

It will also automatically trail all invoices and invoice queries through the entire payment process. “So, for example, when we get that supplier phone call to follow up an outstanding account, the relevant records can be immediately accessed and, while the person is still on the phone, we can provide a complete and total answer to their payment enquiry. This might, for instance, note that there is a dispute on the billed amount, that our purchasing officer raised this with their rep on such and such a day, and that we are currently awaiting a revised invoice.”

“Overall, the new approach has been all about eliminating the bulk, time consuming manual processes and focusing on the effective management of exceptions. This is a substantial improvement”, says Mr Centofanti.

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Green Roof as Art - Tops New Hyde Park Art Center

A Green Roof as art and other art projects are now on display at the brand new Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 8, 2006 -- To help celebrate the opening of its new location, Chicago’s Hyde Park Art Center asked area artists to create new work for the local community to enjoy.

One of the projects that has garnered considerable attention — including a visit by the city’s Mayor, Richard M. Daley — is the building’s Green roof.

“It’s an art project, called Bullseye, by local artist Stuart Keeler who worked in collaboration with Weston Solutions®, Inc., GreenGrid® Green Roof System, and Midwest Groundcovers,” says Allison Peters, the Center’s Director of Exhibitions. “It is part of the Center’s attempt to operate in a more sustainable manner and, even more, to show the community how this can be accomplished.”

A Green roof involves the placing of low-maintenance, hearty plants, grasses, and other vegetation into 2-inchs to 6-inch of soil on top of the existing roof.

Some Green roofs are built right on the roof, while others use a modular system. With a modular system, the Green roof and its components are assembled at a nursery and planted into modules made of 60 percent recycled plastic.

The modules are then laid out atop the building’s existing roof. This system tends to be more cost effective and faster to install. In fact, the center’s Green roof only took 14 hours to install.

Once in place, Green roofs help lower heating and cooling energy costs, quiet a facility, reduce storm water runoff, produce oxygen, and provide a nice retreat for birds and butterflies, especially in urban settings.

The German Connection
According to Keeler, he first saw Green roofs while working in Germany. “From my studio, I could see several Green roofs on nearby buildings,” the artist says. “Viewing them was pleasing and inspiring.”

The artist says the Green roof as art was created for the Center’s exhibition to help make a statement about sustainability and protecting the environment. “One of my goals with my art is to be a social catalyst—helping people see that architecture, buildings, and science can all work together to protect our planet.”

To view the Green roof and other art projects that are part of the exhibition Takeover (April 24 – June 11, 2006), visit the Hyde Park Art Center at 5020 South Cornell Ave. Chicago, IL; Call 773.324.5520. Or visit www.hydeparkart.org.

To learn more about Green roofs, including Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Green roofs, visit Garden in a City show, to be presented by the Chicago Park District, Chicago, IL, May 13–21, 2006, in the city’s Grant Park.

About Weston Solutions, Inc.
Weston Solutions, Inc. is an employee-owned leading environment and redevelopment firm, delivering comprehensive solutions to complex problems for industry and government worldwide. The company’s services encompass environmental remediation, redevelopment, and management and compliance. Its emphasis on restoring resource efficiency to its clients’ operations — including land, air, water, facilities and staff — ensures that clients derive maximum value from their resources.
For more information, visit the WESTON Web site at www.westonsolutions.com/.
For more information and photos of the GreenGrid® Green Roof System, visit www.greengridroofs.com or contact Sandra McCullough in WESTON’s Chicago office at (312)424-3306; Andy Harris in Glastonbury, CT at (860)368-3211; or Steve Fuller in Seattle, WA at (206)521-7652.

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Specialized Home Improvements Can Make An Extraordinary Home Within Reach of Virtually Every Homeowner — Even Those Whose Homes Cost Less than $100,000

ExtraOrdinary Homes, an expert source of innovative, convenience feature ideas, helps homeowners have homes that are truly beyond the ordinary without big budgets. The Company's specialized collection of more than 1,000 specialized home improvement features includes hundreds that not only increase people's quality of life and home value, but are also affordable for virtually every homeowner. The Company's website, http://www.extraordinaryhomes.com, offers a free-sample e-book to everyone: The 34 ExtraOrdinary Home Principles: Plus Over 70 Fabulous, Affordable, Innovative Ideas That'll Improve Your Life and WOW You!

Sedona, AZ. (PRWEB) May 8, 2006 -- ExtraOrdinary Homes, an expert source of innovative, convenience feature ideas, helps homeowners have homes that are truly beyond the ordinary without big budgets. The Company's specialized collection of more than 1,000 specialized home improvement features includes hundreds that not only increase people's quality of life and home value, but are also affordable for virtually every homeowner.

Many cost less than $25 to add to a remodeling, repair or home building project if the home's walls, floors and ceilings are already open.

ExtraOrdinary Homes' president and founder, Carol Abrahamson, commented, "We frequently surprise average homeowners about exciting, presumed ‘luxury’ features they think they can't afford, but they invariably can! There are hundreds of clever, practical home modifications which can improve their lives, homes and pocketbooks that are definitely not budget busters."

The Company's collection of affordable convenience built-ins that make ordinary homes extraordinary includes:

1. A panel of bedside light switches in each bedroom that control all the bedroom — and nearby hall and bathroom — lights. Add a switch on the master bedroom's panel that controls the front porch light. Kids who are afraid of the dark and overnight guests who aren't familiar with their room's setup will find this especially handy when they move around at night. And from bed, Mom or Dad can startle a potential late-night intruder, alert someone who has rung the doorbell that they're on their way or turn the light off after the last teenager has come home for the night.

2. Bedroom ceiling fans connected to thermostats, so no one ever wakes up too hot or cold in the middle of the night.

3. If there are no stairs to navigate on the way to the laundry room, hampers on wheels that reside in "stalls" built under countertops — or inside cabinets or closets — in every room that might have dirty towels or laundry. (Don’t forget the kitchen, work room/artist studio and garage!) No more risk of tripping on dropped items from an armload of laundry!

4. Electrical outlets inside bathroom drawers for both hiding and using a hair dryer, electric shaver, etc. while never unplugging them.

5. Plenty of electrical outlets on the outside of the house at the gutters and everywhere else holiday lights might be placed, so no dangerous extension cords are needed.

ExtraOrdinary Homes started collecting these uncommon functional features in 1998 via thousands of sources, and now offers consulting, publications and presentations that help homeowners quickly and easily learn about them. Previously, it typically took hundreds of hours for homeowners and their advisors to research and identify any quantity of them.

Today there are few — if any — other sources of as many home improvements that add convenience, function, comfort and safety to homes.

The Company also helps real estate, home design and building professionals increase sales and profits via these high-WOW!-factor built-ins.

Abrahamson has written five color-illustrated books about these functional home improvements that add so much value to homes. The Company's website, http://www.extraordinaryhomes.com, offers a free-sample e-book version of one of them to everyone: The 34 ExtraOrdinary Home Principles: Plus Over 70 Fabulous, Affordable, Innovative Ideas That'll Improve Your Life and WOW You!

About ExtraOrdinary Homes: ExtraOrdinary Homes is the only known company in America to specialize in functional convenience built-ins that make ordinary homes extraordinary. As a national consulting, publishing and presentation business, it informs homeowners who are planning remodeling or home building projects — and their advisors (i.e., real estate agents, builders, architects and other home design professionals) — about these innovative, uncommon, affordable features. Based in Sedona, Arizona, the Company's products and services promote more than 1,000 practical, high-WOW!-factor built-ins that can add convenience, function, comfort and safety to every home — no matter what its size, style, décor, price or age. These features change people's lives and dramatically enhance ease of living, quality of life, and a home's resale appeal and value. They are often uncommon and therefore difficult to learn about, and ExtraOrdinary Homes saves its clients hundreds of hours and dollars researching them one-at-a-time. The Company also helps real estate, home design and building professionals increase sales and profits via these exciting features. For more information, visit http://www.extraordinaryhomes.com or call 800-979-3224.

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Darlyn Susan Yee Concept Chosen For Claremont Packing House Lobby Artwork

Darlyn Susan Yee has been chosen to create the Main Lobby artwork for the Claremont Packing House in Claremont Village in California. The Packing House is now being renovated into the City's largest complex of restaurants, shops and lofts.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2006--Darlyn Susan Yee has been chosen to create the Main Lobby artwork for the Claremont Packing House in the Claremont Village. Her fiber and mixed media works have recently been exhibited in Los Angeles, Laguna Beach, Santa Ana, and Pomona, California.

Mimicking the undulating patterns found in the corrugated metal sawtooth roof, Darlyn will create a series of vertical columns suspended at various points in the roof, X-bracing and I-beams. The knit surfaces of each column will suggest the familiarity of home and soften the industrial forms. The various multicolored yarns symbolize many cultures coming together to share our passions for the arts.

Once a hub for Claremont’s citrus industry, the Packing House is now being renovated into the City's largest complex of restaurants, shops and lofts. When it opens in late 2006, it will feature two anchor restaurants, a jazz nightclub, a microbrewery, a museum, 15,000 square feet of retail space, several office suites, 17 high-end loft apartments, public art installations, and an outdoor events plaza.

For information about the artwork of Darlyn Susan Yee, visit http://www.darlynsusanyee.com. And for general information about the Claremont Packing House, as well as storefront and loft leasing information, visit http://www.claremontpackinghouse.com.

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