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May 30, 2007

Currahee Club Golf Professionals Achieve Class A Status

Assistant Golf Professionals Pittman, Robinson graduate PGA's Management Program.

Toccoa, GA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Currahee Club assistant golf professionals Ben Pittman and Tim Robinson have achieved Class A Professional status within the PGA of America, according to Head Golf Professional John Wade.

Both Pittman and Robinson recently completed the third and final level of the Professional Golf Management Program, thus attaining full PGA membership.

"I'm extremely proud of Ben and Tim for earning their Class A Professional status and becoming PGA members. This is quite an achievement," said Wade. "When an assistant golf professional takes a job at a club, he or she is stepping into a costly and time-consuming effort to become a PGA Member."

"There are three levels of education an assistant golf professional must complete within six years to graduate from the program," continued Wade. "Testing and seminars follow each level, which assistant golf professionals must pass and complete before moving onto the next level within the program. The education that Ben and Tim have obtained through the PGM Program, along with their work experience, prepares them for the next step in their career, that of becoming a head PGA golf professional at a prestigious facility like Currahee Club."

In the first level, the PGM Program for golf professionals covers a wide range of subject material, including the Rules of Golf, tournament operations, golf car fleet management, teaching, golfer development programs, golf club design and repair and more.

At Level 2, subjects covered for golf professionals include analysis of the swing, business planning and operations, customer relations, business communications, turf grass management and an elective. The third and final level of instruction covers the swing concepts of teaching, supervising and delegating, merchandising and inventory management, food and beverage control and an elective.

The PGA Electives for golf professionals are golf course design, golf facility design, golf range management and caddie program management. Outside electives include CPR/first aid and public speaking. Students must complete one elective from each category.

Pittman, 35, came to Currahee Club in May 2004 as an assistant golf professional working with Wade. "I love this place; I absolutely love this place," he said about the community.

Born in Staunton, Va., Pittman grew up in Greenville, S.C. and earned a BA degree in Political Science from Rhodes College in Memphis. He began his career as a golf professional working part-time at Willbrook Plantation at Pawley's Island, S.C., while earning an associate's degree in complex golf management at the Myrtle Beach campus of the San Diego Golf Academy's Myrtle Beach. He has worked as an assistant golf professional at St. Ives Country Club in Duluth, Ga. and at The Cliffs in S.C.

Pittman is married. He and his wife live in Greenville with their six-month-old daughter.

Robinson, 31, is a native of Gainesville, Ga., who starting playing golf at 11 and working as a cart attendant at Chicopee Woods in his hometown at age 16. But he spent six years in the military before accepting what he calls his "first real golf job," that of assistant pro at Chicopee Woods starting in 2001.

In 2004, he moved to Wynlakes Golf and Country Club in Montgomery, Ala., before joining Currahee Club in July 2005 as one of the assistant golf professionals.

Robinson and his wife live in Baldwin, Ga.

About Currahee Club
Currahee Club, a golf, lake and private mountain community, is located just 90 minutes from Atlanta and 60 minutes from Greenville, S.C., off of Highway 17 in Toccoa, Ga. Currahee Club is a Hartwell lakefront property development of Whitley Development Group, Inc., a father-son team involved with successful, notable properties such as The Bear's Club in Palm Beach, Fla., The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter, Fla., Colleton River Plantation near Hilton Head, S.C. and The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta. For more information on Currahee Club, please visit www.curraheeclub.com or call (706) 827-1000 or (888) 560-2582.

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Amberly Continues its Rapid Construction and Sales Pace as Three Neighborhoods Sell Out, Two Neighborhoods Open for Home Sales

The master-planned Amberly community, situated on the western edge of Cary, North Carolina, one and a half miles southwest of the Research Triangle Park, was the top selling Triangle-area community in 2006. Amberly's success continues in 2007 as its Lexington Park, Blackstone and Arlington Park neighborhoods have officially sold out. High-end and custom homes are now selling at The Peninsula at Amberly and Village Square at Amberly.

Cary, NC (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Amberly, the top selling Triangle-area community in 2006, continues its growth and sales success with three of its top selling neighborhoods nearing completion.

KB Home's Lexington Park and Arlington Park and Pulte's Blackstone are officially sold out after selling a combined 396 homes since Amberly broke ground in mid-2005. Two new neighborhoods, The Peninsula at Amberly and Village Square at Amberly, have recently opened.

Del Webb continues to lead Amberly in sales, having sold 458 homes since its inception. KB Home remains active at Amberly with its Washington Square neighborhood, which has sold 80 townhomes to date.

"This begins a new era for Amberly," said Bob Jones, general manager for Amberly and GS Carolina's Raleigh division. "With three neighborhoods sold out, two new neighborhoods breaking ground and the Residents' Club at Amberly poised to open this summer, Amberly is quickly becoming the community we've envisioned for years," said Jones.

New in 2007, The Peninsula features custom homes from the $400s to the $800s built by 1st American Homes, Royal Oaks Building Group and Garman Homes. The Peninsula also offers custom lot sales to those wanting to buy now and build later.

Amberly's newest neighborhood, Village Square at Amberly, features the custom builder team the Bedford Builder Group. The group consists of 12 Triangle-area custom homebuilders, which offer single-family homes and townhomes priced from the $300s. Village Square is located adjacent to the Residents' Club at Amberly and contains the Village Green and community amphitheater.

Construction at the Residents' Club at Amberly is currently nearing its last phase, and the 19,000 sq. ft. facility is expected to celebrate its grand opening in mid to late summer of 2007.

About Amberly
Amberly is situated on the western edge of Cary, N.C., one and a half miles southwest of the Research Triangle Park, and is located just off Highway 55. The community spans 1,100 acres and includes approximately 5,000 homesites. The Residents' Club at Amberly features programming and staffing provided by UNC Health Care, and the community will also feature UNC Health Care's UNC Wellness Center at Amberly. Amberly is the first North Carolina development to contain an Active Adult neighborhood integrated within a mixed-use community. Amberly is an L.M. Sandler & Sons Inc. development, and is managed by GS Carolina. For more information, call 1-877-4AMBERLY (1-877-426-2375) or visit www.Amberly.com.

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Martin Freedland, CEO of The Berke Group, Addresses the Current Housing Downturn at PCBC

Martin Freedland, CEO of The Berke Group, spoke to PCBC attendees today about how to successfully navigate the current housing downturn by strengthening their human capital.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Martin Freedland, CEO of The Berke Group, presented cutting-edge strategies to help home builders address the current housing downturn at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference on Wednesday, May 30th. Mr. Freedland's 30+ years of experience in organizational development and the new home market uniquely positions him as one of home-building's most respected experts.

Mr. Freedland advised home builders on the importance of "courageous leadership" in the current market, which requires taking risks to achieve long-term gains. According to Mr. Freedland, "taking risks means not following the crowd or matching the competition, but rather taking strategic counter-cyclical actions designed to strengthen your business and to build for the future."

One of the key areas Mr. Freedland addressed with home builders is the strengthening of their human capital during the soft market. He discussed the importance of identifying the core characteristics of successful performers in critical positions such as Sales Consultant and of fine-tuning their organizations' recruiting and hiring practices to ensure the selection of top talent during the down cycle.

Mr. Freedland also revealed findings from The Berke Group's ongoing study of personnel in the home-building industry utilizing the Berke Assessment, an online employment test measuring candidates' natural talents, behaviors and personality traits against job requirements and company culture. After testing personnel across multiple home builders, The Berke Group identified the behaviors and talents commonly held by top performers in key roles. The same study also revealed that home builders are often disregarding these characteristics during the recruiting and hiring process.

Mr. Freedland encouraged home builders to take a hard look at their current teams and to identify those individuals who are not well-matched behaviorally with their positions. At the same time, Mr. Freedland challenged home builders to actively recruit "A" players during the down market in order to position their organizations for even greater success when the market turns.

Mr. Freedland's presentation is available on The Berke Group website.

About Martin Freedland
Martin Freedland has been committed to helping organizations improve the way they recruit, hire, train, manage and motivate their people for over three decades. Mr. Freedland founded Organizational Development Associates, now known as The Berke Group, in 1974. A significant aspect of his work has been providing managers with the skills and tools necessary to ensure the right people are hired for the right jobs, which includes use of the leading-edge Berke employment test. A number of Mr. Freedland's clients have achieved national recognition based on the strength of their organizations, including Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" designation, as well as "America's Best Builder" and "Builder of the Year."

About The Berke Group
The Berke Group is an assessment and consulting company specializing in employee selection, management and retention. It is the creator of the Berke Assessment, an online assessment tool measuring candidates' natural talents, behaviors and personality traits against job requirements and company culture.

Contact:

Leslie Owens, Director of Marketing
The Berke Group
404-262-7009

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Innovative Design Protects Emergency Pull Stations Vital to Building Safety

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, in 2005 approximately 115,000 fires occurred at non-residential structures, and as a result of those fires 50 people died and another 1,500 were injured. Fortunately, contractors and building owners have fire codes that require them to install fire safety products, but often fire pull stations are damaged or knocked off walls by workmen or other members of the public. In an attempt to decrease fire safety hazards, Fire Protection Devices, Inc. has created the Pull Station Protector.

(PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- Protecting emergency pull stations is easy with Pull Station Protectors from the newly founded Fire Protection Devices, Inc.

Ed Hevy, a licensed electrician and President of FPD, came up with the concept of a Pull Station Protector after regularly being hired to repair fire pull stations that had been knocked off walls in commercial and industrial settings.

Hevy realized that not only is it dangerous for fire protection products to be damaged, but replacing emergency pull stations is also expensive. On average, it costs $300 to pay for a replacement pull station and the labor of a licensed technician. Furthermore, if damaged pull stations aren't brought up to code quickly, fines from fire professionals might result.

"When I searched for protective devices for emergency pull stations, I was surprised to find that this type of product did not already exist," Hevy says. "I recognized the need for this important product, so I quickly went to work with engineers and material experts to get it made."

The fire engine red coverings for these fire protection products are backed by a 10 year warranty and are designed to protect fire pull stations from impact caused by rolling carts, trolleys and the like. This means that the Pull Station Protector absorbs all the impact, so the emergency pull stations are not adversely affected by accidental run-ins.

"We are proud of the quality of this product and stand behind it," Hevy says. "Once we had a demo made, we sent the Pull Station Protector to an outside materials lab where it was impacted at various speeds and angles. As we suspected, our product passed these rigorous tests with flying colors."

Moreover, the Pull Station Protectors are easy to install on new or existing pull stations. The only tools required for installation are a Phillips screw driver, a level, a drill with a ¼" drill bit and a utility knife.

To learn more about the Pull Station Protector, please visit fireprotectiondevices.com.

About Fire Protection Devices, Inc.:

In 2007, Fire Protection Devices, Inc. was started by electrician Ed Hevy. The idea for his invention, the Pull Station Protector, came to Hevy after years of regularly being called upon to repair damaged pull stations. Damaged fire protection products, such as fire pulls, pose an obvious threat to the public, so in order to promote public safety and save commercial and industrial building owners expensive repair jobs, Hevy began working with an engineering team to turn his idea into a quality product.

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Amvic to Release a New 12" ICF

On June 1, 2007, Amvic Building System will release a new 12" Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) to the current line of 4", 6", 8" and 10" forms. Amvic ICF also features the unique, fully reversible FormLockTM interlocking system which has considerably deeper grooves than competing products and is the strongest on the market.

Toronto, ON (PRWEB) May 30, 2007 -- On June 1, 2007, Amvic Building System will release a new 12" Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) to the current line of 4", 6", 8" and 10" forms. The new 12" form will be 17"w x 24"h x 48"l. It will be available in a straight form which will cover 8 sq ft and in a 90 degree form which will cover 9.83 sq ft.

Amvic ICFs are manufactured using 2.5 inches of 1.5lb/cf density EPS foam on each side of the form. These panels are very rigid, therefore maintain shape, remain straight and plumb and require less bracing during concrete pouring and curing. Amvic is one of few ICFs on the market that can withstand internal vibration which ensures proper concrete consolidation and creates a structurally superior wall. Amvic ICF also features the unique, fully reversible FormLockTM interlocking system which has considerably deeper grooves than competing products. This provides greater connection strength and eliminates the need for gluing or taping. As a result, when concrete is poured into Amvic ICFs the likelihood of separation is very low. In addition, Amvic ICF is the strongest on the market as proven by Canadian Construction Material Center (CCMC) forming capacity strength test at 865 lbs./sq.ft.

The web placement in Amvic forms is 6" on centre vs. 8" on centre in most others. This allows for most cut-off pieces to be reused which can result in less than 1% construction waste compared to up to 6% for most competitors. The polypropylene webs are manufactured using more raw material than in other ICFs, which results in a greater rigidity and allows for an ultimate 198 lb pull-out strength for interior and exterior attachments. They also have a unique rebar holding system with built-in clips that can hold up to two courses of rebar securely in place without tying and place rebar most effectively to maximize structural strength.

Not only does Amvic provide a superior product which provides many benefits to the builder and occupant, it is also Green. Amvic ICFs use 60% recycled materials, reduce deforestation and Amvic ICF structures reduce energy consumption by 30-50% on average as well last for over a hundred years with limited maintenance. Amvic recently conducted an industry leading third party LEED Product Assessment which proved that using Amvic ICF can result in up to 28 points towards a structure's LEED certification. (For documents to support this data, please contact Amvic)

Amvic has recently developed Amvic Design Software (ADS) TM, a leading engineering software for checking the structural adequacy of Amvic walls, lintels and AmDeckTM. Users simply input variables and the system calculates if they satisfy the appropriate building code. The software is visually interactive and entries are reflected in real-time. Currently, ADS is the only software with built-in text and graphic reports for complete transparency. ADS streamlines the design process, increases efficiency and ensures accuracy.

These recent progressive investment decisions clearly indicates that Amvic is determined to increase sales in the commercial segment of the ICF industry and is dedicated to meeting the needs of their customers.

For more information on Amvic Building System, please visit the website at www.amvicsystem.com or call 1 877 470 9991.

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Solar Night Industries, Inc. Offers Builders their Solar SynapseTM Pre-Wire Kit for Renewable Energy in New Home Construction

Kit means builders can introduce renewable energy into new home design at a fraction of the usual cost.

Saint Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 –- Solar Night Industries (OTC: SLND.PK) offers builders their Solar SynapseTM Pre-Wire Kit for Renewable Energy in New Home Construction. The design behind the Solar SynapseTM Pre-Wire Kit is to cost-effectively provide builders a renewable energy option for a new home at a reduction of the cost of the addition of a new, post-construction PV solar energy system. This allows future homeowners the opportunity to easily, and affordably add a solar modern energy system at their leisure. The Solar Synapse Pre-Wire Kit includes all the necessary internal components needed for a Builder to pre-wire the home while under construction, saving incremental parts and labor costs -- versus a retrofit system -- of over $4,000.

Each Kit also includes complete, easy-to-follow installation instructions, as well as a textbook on introductory photovoltaics -- designed to educate the homeowner on the benefits and options available when solar is incorporated into the home. When ready, owner need only to add the PV solar panels and an inverter to begin saving on their electricity and help decrease the use of non-renewable energy.

The Builder benefit of incorporating the Solar SynapseTM Pre-Wire Kit goes well beyond simply giving the home-owner a more affordable opportunity to install a solar PV system at their convenience. Pre-Wire Kit Benefits:

Builders:

Improves green marketing image

Offers affordable opportunity to incorporate green building options

Accelerates adoption of modern energy products by simplifying the process; estimated savings over retrofit of more than $4,000

Attracts the growing green home buying market

May qualify for Federal, State and local grants

May be eligible for two LEED points—one for education and one for forward-looking home engineering

Home Owners:

Allows future home owner the opportunity to reduce their CO2 emissions

Allows future homeowner the opportunity to combat rising energy costs, Creates additional value in home (According to the National Appraisers Association, for every $1 saved on annual energy savings, the value of the home increases $20) thus, decreasing time the home is on the market

May also allow home owner access to federal tax credits

According to Ben Hanewinkel, SNI Director of Sales, “The modern energy revolution has begun. SNI’s Solar SynapseTM Pre-Wire Kit offers Builders an affordable opportunity to be a part of the early stages of this movement.” Already, in New Mexico, the new Solar Collector Standards Act and Construction Industries Licensing Act require New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, the Construction Industries Division (CID) and the Construction Industries Commission (CIC) to adopt rules, standards or codes for new construction to accommodate the later installation of solar collectors, including…built-in conduit, wiring, piping and brackets for attaching solar collectors. Other state’s initiatives are surely to follow New Mexico’s lead.

More information can be found by visiting SolarSynapse.com.

About Solar Night Industries, Inc.
Solar Night Industries Inc. (OTC:SLND.PK) is an early stage, clean-energy Company that enables residential and commercial energy users across the country to implement cost-effective, clean-energy solutions that help them reduce their dependence on traditional energy sources, reducing CO2 emissions. Solar Night Industries, Inc. is based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). For more information, please visit http://www.SolarNightIndustries.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are made in reliance upon the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the statements expressed or implied herein due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to: the development of Solar Night Industries’ solar cell technology and solar solutions ability to secure additional financing, the successful marketing and distribution of Solar Night Industries’ products market acceptance of Solar Night Industries’ products and technology, competition and timing of projects and trends in the solar industry, as well as other factors. The forward looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Solar Night Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

For more information: Solar Night Industries, Inc., Molly Salinas, Director of Marketing, molly @ solarnightindustries.com, 314-922-0154 or 877.826.1991.

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HDTV Installation Pioneer, HD Installers, Installs 60,000 Televisions and Wins the 2006 Home Theater Installation Company of the Year Award

HD Installers: Home Theater Installation, the pioneer in big screen HDTV installation, surpasses its 60,000 television screen installation.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- HD Installers: Home Theater Installation, the leading independent big screen HDTV installer, has completed 10,000 LCD TV and plasma television installations since the first of the year.

With the consumer mass adoption of big screen HDTV's the adoption of professional installation as a percentage of big screen sales have increased. HD Installers is the clear leader of plasma installation, LCD installation and home theater installation in the United States. Nobody has completed more HDTV installations than HD Installers.

Even with the launch of "semi-professional" installation services provided by big box stores more customers trust their investment to HD Installers the winner of the prestigious 2006 Home Theater Installation Company of the Year. Myles Rothacker - General Manager of HD Installers says, "Consumers are choosing HDInstallers.com more than any other tv installation company because of our commitment to customer satisfaction. The big box stores are only interested in their bottom line and typically use uncertified installers that are clueless. The big box stores interest in customer satisfaction is shown in the recent firing of 3,400 employees by one big box store because the employees did a good job and got raises. The other big box store has recently announced they will do the same. Fifty percent of the installations we perform are by dissatisfied big box store customers that ordered installation service from them. The management team at HD Installers believes that providing great installation service shouldn't be grounds for firing employees so we only hire and maintain the best TV installers in the industry. That is why we are the most awarded tv Installation Company in the U.S.A."

About HD Installers: Home Theater Installation
HD Installers specializes at HDTV television installation and surround sound installation.

Visit our site at: http://www.hdinstallers.com

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Home Inspection Business Start Up Information

Home Inspection Business Start Up Information from an experienced home inspector

West Paterson, NJ (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- Home inspection businesses start up and fail all the time. In an effort to educate new home inspectors experienced home inspector Michael Del Greco, President of Accurate Inspections, Inc. has started a series of articles posted to http://AccurateInspections.com to provide useful information to those who wish to become home inspectors.

Del Greco starts off explaining those who wish to become home inspectors have many different skill sets to master. Contrary to popularly belief the technical knowledge of how to perform a home inspection is a small percentage of what a home inspector must have in order to run a successful home inspection business. Home inspection business information located here.

Running a home inspection business entails learning the technical information each home inspector must know, developing a business plan, simultaneously running the business while juggling the responsibilities of a business owner and developing the skills necessary to be a good home inspector.

Information is provided as to exactly what training a person needs to become a home inspector including details on obtaining field training and the benefits of combining the field training with class room training as well as how to tell when one is ready to go out on their own.

The web site also has two useful Excel spread sheet downloads to assist new inspectors on figuring out where there time will be spent and where their money will go.

While many feel technical knowledge is the most difficult to master the real difficulty is writing a report with enough detail for the average person to be able to determine what is wrong, why it is wrong and what to do about it.

Most home inspectors end up in trouble with clients because defects were observed and some what reported to the client but not pointed out clearly as being defects that must be cured to avoid safety risks and or the risk of further damage. Under reporting defects is a major cause of expensive litigation.

People who are thinking of entering the home inspection business will find the information provided to be of great interest as it provides incite into how the home inspection business works and details as to the eduction and training necessary to own and operate a successful home inspection business.

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Best Real Estate Website? RealEstateSpace.tv Unveiled as First 'MySpace for Real Estate'

As the real estate market has moved from agent driven to consumer driven, a new site takes this to the next level. RealEstateSpace.tv acts as a Web 2.0 connection hub for agents, consumers, lenders, builders, investors, and practically everyone involved in the real estate profession.

(PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- 80% of consumers use the Internet as their primary resource while searching for real estate and professionals. While many real estate professionals may have their own web page or utilize one of the industry websites for real estate agents, there has not been one solely designated real estate networking site completely dedicated to all parties involved in the real estate industry-- including agents, consumers, investors, builders, lenders, developers, appraisers, brokers, and more.

Until now.

RealEstateSpace.tv was recently unveiled to fill this glaring void in the industry. And, by capitalizing on the networking models that have made sites like MySpace.com, YouTube.com, and E-Bay.com so successful, RealEstateSpace.tv is positioned to become the premier virtual real estate resource. The new site utilizes the latest technologies of the Web 2.0 revolution to keep all parties instantly and completely connected. Users are able to harness the power of SMS text messaging, podcasts, video casting, personal web pages and more to enhance their real estate experience-- whether business related or personal.

Katrina Adams, spokesperson for RealEstateSpace.tv, explains, "RealEstateSpace.tv's networking abilities, that incorporate new technologies like text messaging, podcasting, and video services, transform the site into a complete virtual community. And, by including all aspects of the real estate industry, RealEstateSpace.tv is a one-stop-shop for consumers where they can meet all of their needs, from lenders to appraisers to agents and more. We are certainly positioned to become the best real estate website on the market for these precise reasons."

Professionals may also join the community and earn money through the referral network. This is yet another feature that makes RealEstateSpace.tv stand out from the common crowd of websites for real estate agents.

Adams notes, "We are essentially bringing unity back to the real estate community. We want to dynamically connect agents and consumers without the annoyance of unwanted solicitations and additional fees. We do so by being an all-inclusive full service technology driven real estate marketplace."

Agents and real estate professionals are also able to create their own web page to feature on RealEstateSpace.tv. Then, they can use cutting-edge technology to mass market their services. SMS text messaging for appointments, videos to accompany listings, and personal podcasting. These are just a few of the benefits of joining the growing community at RealEstateSpace.tv.

To see why this community excels way beyond other websites for real estate agents, please visit www.RealEstateSpace.tv.

About RealEstateSpace.tv:
Roberta Hillary, CEO of RealEstateSpace.tv, has over 35 years experience in Executive Management with Technology, Real Estate, and Financial Services. RealEstateSpace.tv is the first online community and networking website for real estate and its professionals.

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Architecture Firm Expands Its Services

In a move to diversify, Clearwater based architectural firm, Design Styles, Inc. has announced that it is continuing to grow its services into the commercial arena.

Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- In a move to diversify, Clearwater based architectural firm, Design Styles, Inc. has announced that it is continuing to grow its services into the commercial arena.

"We will continue to develop the residential architectural designs that our firm is already so well known for" said Peter Fertig, AAIA, partner of Design Styles, "we have diversified our commercial architectural services to better serve the growing needs of our clients."

The firm is already in the process of designing its largest commercial project yet - $5 million corporate headquarters for the nation's fastest-growing direct mail postcard marketing company, PostcardMania. The project consists of a 22,800 sq. ft. office for 200 employees above a two story parking garage. The exterior of the building will be an urban industrial design intended to emulate a New York style warehouse circa 1920. The interior office space has been designed as an open, colorful and high energy avant-garde world with cost efficient materials such as exposed block walls, exposed mechanical systems and stained concrete floors.

"Our firm has grown significantly to where we've been able to expand our services" said Andy Dohmen, AIA, partner of Design Styles. "We are now able to offer our commercial clients the same quality and attention that we've been producing in our residential architectural designs. We pride ourselves in listening to our clients and designing creative solutions to suit their needs, " Dohmen said.

Design Styles is presently in negotiations on other commercial projects in addition to the many single and multi-family projects they already have underway.

Dohmen and Fertig partnered in 1998 to form what is now known as Design Styles, Inc. Since its beginning, the firm has experienced tremendous growth in many areas including its size, services and client base.

About Design Styles, Inc.
Design Styles, Inc. was founded in 1998 by partners Andy Dohmen, AIA and Peter Fertig, AAIA. Today, the award-winning architectural design firm is made up of more than 20 people with a diverse combination of experiences and talents. Located in Clearwater, FL, the firm has grown to service the southeast U.S. and the Caribbean. Design Styles offers a full range of architectural services encompassing a variety of commercial and residential project types. For additional information about the services and project types that Design Styles offers, visit their website at http://www.designstylesinc.com.

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JRS Architect, P.C. Names Kenneth R. Garvin Associate

Long Island-based JRS Architect, P.C., one of the nation's leading architectural design firms, appointmented Kenneth R. Garvin as an associate of the firm. He currenly oversees the design and construction of 25 bank branches for JP Morgan Chase.

Mineola, NY (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- JRS Architect, P.C., one of the nation's leading architectural design firms, announced the appointment of Kenneth R. Garvin, A.I.A., as Associate.

Garvin, 42, previously a Project Architect at JRS, is responsible for overseeing the design and construction of various bank branches in New York for JPMorgan Chase. He is currently managing 25 projects.

"Ken Garvin's practiced experience and leadership make him a valued asset to the firm," said JRS President John Sorrenti, F.A.I.A. "His ability to understand the various needs of the numerous users and provide a design solution to create a space that functions well and is exciting to be in, is exemplified in all of his work. His attention to detail and ability to coordinate with multiple engineers and with our client's consultants brings a comfort level to each project he works on. Ken goes the extra mile for every project."

During his 11 years at JRS, Garvin has spearheaded several corporate interior renovation projects for JPMorgan Chase, Roslyn Savings Bank and AIG. In addition to corporate work, Garvin has managed more than 55 retail bank branch projects in the tri-state area, ranging from new buildings to the design of interior/exterior alterations. He also co-managed the South Nassau Communities Hospital Emergency Department project.

A native of Levittown, NY, Garvin received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from the University of Detroit in 1989 that included studies in Italy. He has a diverse project background, including shopping malls, libraries, fire houses, post offices as well as Americans with Disabilities Act related projects. Prior to joining JRS in 1996, Garvin worked for Schaardt & Fullan Architects in Bellmore, NY, and for RTKL Associates Inc. in Baltimore, MD.

Garvin resides in New Hyde Park, NY, with his wife Anna and their three sons. He is an active member of the American Institute of Architects Long Island Chapter and is a member of the Planning / Architectural Review Board of the Village of New Hyde Park. A former president of the Floral Park Art League, Garvin paints in water colors and oils in his spare time. He is also active in Church of the Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park.

About JRS Architect, P.C.
JRS Architect, P.C., with offices in Mineola, NY, New York City, and Princeton, NJ, has grown from six people since its establishment in 1986 to more than 60 today serving New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. It has developed design expertise in the corporate, financial, healthcare, educational, hospitality and retail markets. The firm has ranked within Interior Design Magazine's list of 100 Giants in the nation for the last three years. For more information about JRS Architect, P.C. call (516) 294-1666 or visit www.jrsarchitect.com.

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RCS Development Announces Plans for New Neighborhood Shopping Centers in Southeast Las Vegas

The Las Vegas-based Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services is currently pre-leasing Patrick Neighborhood Plaza and Serene Neighborhood Plaza -- two of RCS Development's new, ground-up shopping centers in Las Vegas. Both plazas will feature retailers, restaurants and services geared to neighborhood shopping centers and will also accommodate the business daily service needs in the area. Construction is set to begin on both Patrick Neighborhood Plaza and Serene Neighborhood Plaza this summer.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) May 29, 2007 -- The Las Vegas-based RCS Development announced plans for the 22,000-square-foot, $9 million Patrick Neighborhood Plaza, located at Patrick and Pecos, and Serene Neighborhood Plaza, a $5 million, 11,750-square-foot retail community center planned for Serene and Tamarus.

The Patrick Neighborhood Plaza, which is adjacent to a Sonic Fast Food and a corner C-Store and gas station, is located across the street from Home Depot, a 110-acre master-planned business park and Del Sol High School. The project also offers quick access to the 215 Beltway and the I-15 freeway. Serene Neighborhood Plaza is located near a Home Depot and Wal-Mart power center on Eastern, the 215 Beltway, Silverado High School and a day care facility.

The general contractor for both developments is Massengale Construction and Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services is the leasing agent of record.

Serene Neighborhood Plaza is scheduled for a July, 2007 groundbreaking and Patrick Neighborhood Plaza is scheduled for an August, 2007 groundbreaking. Projected delivery dates for both developments will be in the first quarter of 2008.

Both plazas will feature retailers, restaurants and services geared to neighborhood shopping centers and will also accommodate the business daily service needs in the area. Target tenants include a dry cleaner, insurance office, real estate office, mortgage office, cellular phone store, coffee shop, sandwich shop, or any other food users, said Rob Lujan, vice president, leasing and sales for Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services.

For more information about Patrick Neighborhood Plaza or Serene Neighborhood Plaza, contact Rob Lujan or Jason Simon at Gatski Commercial, (702) 221-8226 or visit RCS Development's website, www.lvshoppingcenter.com

Owned by Frank Gatski, CPM, CCIM, the Las Vegas-based Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services offers brokerage services, commercial property management services, in-house building maintenance, landscaping services, emergency response and mold remediation. Gatski Commercial's portfolio is available at www.gatskicommercial.com

RCS Development www.lvshoppingcenter.com is managed by real estate industry rising stars Richard Crighton, Chris Shelton and Ryan Crighton, who have extensive background in both residential and commercial development and sales.

Source: Gatski Commercial Real Estate Services for RCS Development

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Getec Industrial, North American Division, Makes Plan to 'Extrude' More Business from the Internet

GetecNA announces agreement with marketing and SEO consultant, Renea Blanck, as part of their effort to support the Internet's growing soft alloy extruded products market.

Redondo Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 28, 2007 -- Getec North America, a leading manufacturer of high-quality extruded products, announced today their selection of SEO consultant, Renea Blanck, to develop an online marketing strategy to help their website better support the growing soft alloy extruded products market.

GetecNA provides a full range of extruded products in key market segments like telecommunications, power supply, and thermal management. With plans to position themselves as an online resource and trusted advisor to this growing market, their website features industry news, benefits of aluminum extruded products, metal comparison charts, and advice on how to select the right heat sink.

"Our goal is to provide a better user experience than has been offered in the past." Says Hart N Cardozo III, President, Getec's North America Division. "The online demand for soft alloys is expected to grow and with world-class technology and operations in state-of-the art facilities, we are well positioned to meet the ongoing global demand."

The agreement between GetecNA and SEO consultant, Renea Blanck, includes natural search engine optimization as the highest priority and has been allocated the highest percentage of the marketing budget.

"SEO will provide maximum ROI for Getec." Says Renea Blanck, Marketing and SEO Consultant. "SEO is non-intrusive. It allows you to target people who are more open to your marketing message because they're already out there looking for you, thereby generating warm, targeted leads that are more likely to translate into a sale."

GetecNA is confident this strategy will exceed online visitor's expectations to further distinguish themselves from their competitors.

About Getec Industrial
Getec Industrial, North American Division, is a global supplier of aluminum extruded products, die castings, CNC machined products, sheet metal stamping, and flexible and specialty packaging. For more information visit www.getecna.com.

About Renea Blanck
Renea Blanck is an independent Marketing and SEO consultant with expertise in Search Engine Optimization. Based in Houston, TX, Renea takes on clients Nationwide. For more information, visit http://www.expertseoconsultant.com

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Peachtree Lighting Introduces LEDO, Cutting Edge Wall Sconce for Use in Low Energy LEED Certified, Green Buildings

Graceful, slender, clean. Wall Sconce luminaire Only 10" x 6" x1 3/4" Less than 10 watts total. 50,000 hour LED lamp life , creating a soft up and down light pattern with no UV, and you design the look and finish to fit your space.

(PRWEB) May 27, 2007 -- Covington, Ga. based Peachtree Lighting , a leader in Very low Energy Highly Efficient Architectural luminaries has introduced a new families of small wall mounted Sconce using the new LED light source.

LED light sources have in the past two years accelerated miniaturization of lighting equipment used for modern architectural lighting.

The LEDO series is a graceful, slender, clean Accent Wall luminaire only 10" x 6" x 1 ¾" deep easily complying with ADA requirements. Creating a soft up and down lighting pattern which is both functional and decorative.

Typically normal ceiling heights ceilings and corridors have presented issues for architects and lighting designers. Few energy efficient commercial grade products exist in a sizes which compliments the space.

LEDO series is available with an interesting and unique edge illuminated translucent graphic and or logo panel.

The standard finish is Brushed Aluminum and is available eight other finishes including "Copper", and "special wall covering" unites which are clad with, for example, the Hotel wall covering material.

The LED light source produces no ultraviolet so wall coverings or pictures will not degrade.

Not only is this luminaire only 7.8 watts of energy (ideal for a LEED certified "green" building) the life is 50,000 plus hours.

Standard LED light source elliment color is white - Other LED colors are Aqua, Blue, Red, and Green. Think of all the possibilities - perhaps alternating colors on a corridor wall.

One could create an application of color to the interior terrain that will metastasize, the resulting ambiance can be both nuanced and sophisticated.

Selecting material is a snap. The lighting designer for a project such as; Theatre, Church, Hospital, Hotel, Motel, Office, Public space, or specialty application can easily make many choices, compare data regarding size and performance output, as well as features and attributes, in their quest to achieve spectacular lighting results, by accessing www.peachtreelighting.com.

Depending upon the specific selections, easy to use pull down menus appear on the web site selection guide including various special functions to help the lighting specifier narrow down the options available to achieve the best possible illumination of distinctive interiors. The lighting designer can make a choice based upon description and then click on the "PDF" page number icon, which will then bring up the complete data sheet, with product photo, dimensional drawings, and complete detailed specification information. Next the designer can opt to access the IES formatted luminaire performance report, in a form that will easily integrate with any major Design Layout software program.

In addition, the eight product category sections ( Cylinders, Church, Medical, Pendants/Bowls, Decorative, Down-Lighting, LED/Specialty and Custom) each contain: Installations/Applications Photos, Application guides, and many color product brochures in downloadable PDF format as well as a direct link to see RAL color samples.

Peachtree Lighting feels these new products along with the enhanced information on the Web Platform will greatly improve efficiency for building designers charged with the responsibility of soliciting distinctive energy sensitive illumination. The Web Platform allows seamless access anytime to the almost 6000 luminaire choices available to the designers of Nonresidential facilities from Peachtree Lighting. Please visit www.peachtreelighting.com for direct access.

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Ross A. Pudenz Becomes Only Irrigation Contractor in Wisconsin to Hold the Distinction of Certified Irrigation Designer with All Specialties

Most recently Ross Pudenz of Pudenz Irrigation,LLC has completed all steps required by the Irrigation Association to become a Certified Irrigation Designer with a Residential specialty. He is now the only irrigation contractor in Western Wisconsin to be a Certified Irrigation Contractor, Certified Golf Course Irrigation Auditor, as well as a Certified Irrigation Designer with Residential, Commercial and Golf specialties.

Durand, WI (PRWEB) May 27, 2007 -- The Irrigation Association is pleased to announce that Ross A. Pudenz, of Pudenz Irrigation, LLC (www.pudenzirrigation.com), Durand, WI, has passed the required IA Certification Examination to become a Certified Irrigation Designer -- Residential (CID). A CID is an Irrigation Specialist who engages in the preparation of professional irrigation designs. They evaluate site conditions and determine net irrigation requirements based on the needs of the project. The designer is then responsible for the selection of the most effective irrigation equipment and design methods. The objective of the CID is to establish specifications and design drawings for the construction of an irrigation project.

To become a CID, individuals must complete a four-step process, including passing three specialized exams. The IA began certification programs in 1983 in order to provide an avenue for qualified irrigation professionals to demonstrate their experience and technical competence within and outside the industry. Exams are designed to meet standards of validity, reliability and difficulty. Certified individuals have made a commitment to professionalism in the industry, subscribing to a Code of Ethics.

The IA is the world's premier organization representing professionals who channel their expertise toward a common goal -- efficient irrigation. The mission of the IA is to improve water resource knowledge and efficient irrigation practices to shape the industry around the globe. A non-profit organization based in Falls Church, VA, the IA has members and affiliates across North America and the world. The IA provides leadership and impact in legislative and regulatory areas, public awareness programs, industry outreach standards, education, professional certification and research information.

Ross has also completed the required process to become a Certified Irrigation Contractor and a Certified Golf Course Irrigation Auditor. He is the only irrigation contractor in Western Wisconsin to be a Certified Irrigation Contractor, Certified Golf Course Irrigation Auditor, as well as a Certified Irrigation Designer with Residential, Commercial and Golf specialties.

Pudenz Irrigation, LLC also has a Certified Landscape Auditor on staff, to make them the most certified irrigation company in Wisconsin.

For more information on the IA Certification Program, visit the IA Web site at www.irrigation.org, or contact Karen Koenig, Certification Manager at the Irrigation Association office, 6540 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22042; phone (703) 536-7080; fax (703) 536-7019.

For more information on Pudenz Irrigation, LLC, visit our website at www.pudenzirrigation.com, or contact Hanna or Ross, Owners, at W6707 US Hwy 10, Durand, WI 54736; phone (888) 264-8858, fax (715) 672-3963.

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The Hampshire Companies Host Broker Event Showcasing Desirable Piscataway, N.J. Portfolio

Open house displayed newly-renovated 140 Centennial Avenue property.

Piscataway, N.J. (PRWEB) May 26, 2007 -- The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1.5 billion, hosted more than 50 commercial real estate brokers at an open house luncheon on Thursday, May 10, 2007. The event, which began at the newly-renovated 140 Centennial Avenue property, and showcased the Companies' highly desirable Piscataway portfolio featured limo rides and tours of 240 Centennial Avenue, 860 Centennial Avenue, and 80 Kingsbridge Road.

The event was co-hosted by Hampshire's exclusive leasing agent for the property, the CB Richard Ellis team of Carolyn Sica, First Vice President, Mindy Lissner, Senior Vice President, and Robert Ryan, Senior Associate.

The open house allowed the commercial real estate community to experience firsthand the major renovations recently completed at 140 Centennial Avenue which have transformed the building into a state-of-the-art facility, ideal for even the most technologically advanced users, including biotechnology, aeronautics, or pharmaceutical.

"Hampshire has undertaken significant property improvements to make these offerings highly attractive to hi-tech companies that require superior technological services, numerous amenities, and the ability to accommodate a flexible layout," noted Deborah Haller, Investment Manager for Hampshire Partners Fund VI, Hampshire's institutional investment fund that owns the property.

Hampshire's Piscataway properties are positioned in the heart of Central New Jersey, and are conveniently located off Interstate 287 with easy access to the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Routes 18, 1, and 22. A variety of hotels, major retail, restaurants and other amenities are conveniently located in the immediate area. In addition, its proximity to Rutgers University and the talent-rich Central New Jersey area, make these properties attractive to thriving and emerging companies.

Hampshire acquired the portfolio in the Centennial Avenue submarket in August 2005 and promptly undertook efforts for major site upgrades and property renovations.

"The Hampshire Companies recognized a market need for hi-tech office space in the technology-driven Central New Jersey marketplace and undertook plans to provide this space in the most convenient location with easy access to major highways," noted Norman A. Feinstein, Executive Managing Director of The Hampshire Companies. "This event demonstrated The Hampshire Companies' commitment to attract a high-quality tenant and to present solutions for the growing business challenges for companies requiring office space featuring the latest in technology and design."

Hampshire Partners Fund VI is a commingled, discretionary value-added real estate investment fund. The goal of Hampshire Partners Fund VI is to deliver superior, above-market returns to its institutional investors through the acquisition, repositioning and operation of investment-grade properties in attractive locations. The focus of investment for this value-add fund is on industrial, retail and suburban office product located in the growth corridors of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. The Fund continues to actively seek additional acquisitions throughout its targeted markets.

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.

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ATI Funding Says Dollar's Free Fall Creates Once in a Lifetime Opportunity for Overseas Countries

ATI Funding is able to finance foreign companies as well as foreign governments on equipment and construction loans originating from the USA without collateral up to 100% Financing . ATI Funding's new program will also finance US companies exporting US products at rates and conditions never seen before.

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) May 26, 2007 -- ATI Funding is able to finance foreign companies as well as foreign governments on equipment and construction loans originating from the USA without collateral up to 100% Financing . ATI Funding's new program will also finance US companies exporting US products at rates and conditions never seen before.

When Kuwait unpaged its Dinar from the US Dollar on Sunday, May 20th, it signaled the possible beginning of an accelerated decline in the value of the greenback..

"The massive decline in the dollar's exchange rate against main currencies ... has contributed to the increase in local inflation rates and this step is part of the central bank's efforts to curb inflationary pressure," Sheik Salem Abdul-Aziz al-Sabah" said in a statement published by state news agency KUNA.

"The decreasing dollar pulled down the value of Kuwait's Dinar causing the cost of imports to dramatically increase. Other Gulf states may soon follow," according to Vince Defauwes of ATI Funding. "This will quicken the dollar's fall."

"As more countries unpag their currencies, there will be less demand for the greenback. The trend is definitely lower for the forseenable future."

In fact, many foreign countries can receive a 'financial bonus' when borrowing from US lenders.

"With the US Dollar falling like a rock, many of our borrowers are realizing significant savings on their loans." commented Defauwes of ATI Funding, "A year ago, one US Dollar bought 0.81 Euros. Today it buys .073 Euros. That's almost a 10 percent drop."

"If you borrowed US$1 million (810,000 Euros) a year ago, when you went to repay it today, you would be writing a cheque for 730,000 Euros", according to Defauwes, "that's a nice 80,000 Euro saving."

The long term trend for the US dollar remains downward. A fact which made the cover of a recent Newsweek edition. This downward US Dollar trend will likely continue until the US Government addresses its Trade and Budget deficits.

Until then, Local and national governments, state run businesses such as hospitals, airports, universities, or ports, along with residential and commercial developers and other well run businesses should review their borrowing needs and where they finance their projects in the US and abroad.

Major factors to consider when financing or refinancing your projects are whether you are over paying interest annually, if your payments are monthly or bi-annual, how much collateral is required if any.

About ATI Funding
ATI Funding is a private domestic and international lender that specializes in loans from US$3 million to $50 million and above for commercial and residential real estate developments.

Contact Information:
Vince Defauwes
ATI Funding
One Turnberry Place
19495 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite 708
Aventura,
FL 33180
1-888-70-FUNDING
http://www.commercialhardcash.com

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Adchem Announces Foamex International Foam Bonding Charts

Foam bonding solutions for Foamex Foams.

(PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- Adchem Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, announces the release of Foam Bonding Adhesive Tape Guides for Foamex International Inc.’s polyurethane foam systems. Foamex (OTC: FMXL), is a leading producer of flexible polyurethane and advanced polymer foam products. Based on recently completed studies of Adchem’s adhesive systems for commonly used Foamex foams, this information allows engineers and specifiers to select proven adhesive tape candidates for evaluation.

Adchem engineers and manufactures adhesive tapes for foam fabrication, foam laminating, gaskets, seals, and vibration damping specializing in providing foam bonding solutions for a variety of markets, including: abrasives, automotive, construction, electronics, industrial equipment, medical devices, and transportation.

Foamex Technical Products Technical Foam Solutions Director, John Galbraith, said “It is important to us that our customer base have easy access to critical supporting technologies. Adchem’s information can help our customers save money and shorten development time when selecting foam bonding adhesive systems for our foam products.” A complete set of these informative charts can be provided on request for qualified manufacturers.

Adchem’s extensive foam bonding capabilities, combined with Foamex’ advanced polyurethane product development capabilities, offer customers a wide array of proven high performance systems. Through their in-house laboratories, located in a 200,000 square foot facility in Riverhead, NY, Adchem is able to meet ever-changing requirements for foam bonding applications. Foamex’s R&D facility in Eddystone, PA provides product development support to customize materials meeting their customer’s specific needs.

Adchem’s double-coated, single-coated and transfer tape adhesive tape systems provide solutions ranging from economical rubber-based systems to the most demanding high performance acrylic systems and hybrid coatings combining both technologies.

About Adchem Corporation:
Adchem, an ISO 9001 certified and A2LA accredited company, manufactures an innovative line of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape systems, including double-coated papers, films, tissues, foams and fabrics; transfer tapes; one-side coated products and other custom-coated specialty products. Our 100% solids adhesives, solvent and water based acrylics and rubber adhesives are used in a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics, graphic arts, medical and general industrial tape applications. For additional information and samples, please contact Adchem Corporation, 1852 Old Country Road, Riverhead, NY 11901 Phone: (631) 727-6000 Fax: (631) 727-6010 or our website at www.adchem.com.

About Foamex
Foamex International Inc., headquartered in Linwood, PA, is North America's leading producer of flexible polyurethane foam for the bedding, furniture, carpet cushion and automotive markets as well as technical foams for diverse applications in the industrial, automotive, electronics, consumer and medical sectors. For more information, please call (877) 319-9224 or visit the Foamex web site at foamex.com.

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PBS&J Tapped as General Engineering Consultant for Grand Parkway

Progress on Houston's third outer loop continues.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- Houston's third outer loop just got a boost with the Texas Department of Transportation naming PBS&J as the General Engineering Consultant for Grand Parkway, a proposed 180-mile scenic highway that traverses seven counties in Texas and encircles the greater Houston region. One 18-mile segment opened to public use in 1994, and additional segments have since been under environmental review, design, and construction.

The majority of the segments will be four-lane, controlled access toll roads. Segment I-2, under construction from IH 10 to FM 1405, is slated to be opened in December 2007.

PBS&J will serve TxDOT's Houston District as the general engineer to support in the completion of Grand Parkway, also known as State Highway 99. PBS&J will provide professional project management services and coordinate project development. Activities include financial plan analysis, working with segment engineers to produce approved environmental documents, schematic designs, coordinating right-of-way maps, and participating in the public review process. Additional segments are anticipated to be opened beginning in September 2011 with the final segment slated to open in September 2015.

Among other activities, PBS&J will be responsible for:

Financial Plan Analysis: Determine the cost effectiveness of corridor alternatives and prepare a funding strategy, evaluate toll feasibility and revenue, and assess risk.
Public Involvement: Convene a public agency committee to development and implement the Corridor Mitigation Plan covering landscaping, wetland mitigation, joint development opportunities and vegetation; facilitate small group meetings with local community stakeholders; attend public information meetings, including public workshops and environmental hearings; host and maintain the project Web site.
Environmental Coordination: Coordinate the process to prepare an overall Project Mitigation Plan, review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for impacts to human and natural environment, review the Record of Decision for the final Environmental Impact Statement and submit it to the State.
Schematic Design: Coordinate design element review, including alternative alignments for select segments of Grand Parkway.
Right-of-Way: Review parcel maps, legal descriptions, and right-of-way maps to facilitate acquiring real property and title.

"The completion of the Grand Parkway has been a long time coming," said David Gornet, executive director for The Grand Parkway Association. "We're anxious to complete this highway to provide an alternative route to improve traffic flow, while shoring up continued funding via toll revenues."

"We're proud to serve the Grand Parkway Association and the Texas Department of Transportation to complete this ambitious and essential highway project," said Jerry Ramos, project manager and vice president for PBS&J. "We look forward to leading the engineering efforts to bring Texas travelers an aesthetic highway experience and improve regional mobility in metropolitan Houston."

About PBS&J
PBS&J (http://www.pbsj.com) is an employee-owned firm that provides infrastructure planning, engineering, construction management, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients. The employee-owned firm is ranked by Engineering News-Record as 25th among the nation's top consulting firms. PBS&J has 3,900 employees and more than 75 offices located throughout the United States and abroad.

http://www.pbsj.com/Press/Releases/District/GrandParkwayGEC/index.asp

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PBS&J Helps Texas Honor Veterans Through State Cemetery Program

Two cemeteries open, design process begins on the third.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- More families of Texas veterans now have a place to honor loved ones who have served their country, thanks to PBS&J. The engineering, construction management, architectural and environmental sciences consulting firm is working with the Texas Veterans Land Board on the Texas State Veterans Cemetery Program, an initiative to build seven veterans cemeteries across the state with the goal of having one within a two-hour drive of nearly every Texas city.

"There just isn't room in our national cemeteries to honor all of the veterans," said Jerry Patterson, chairman of the Texas Veterans Land Board. "The need for state veterans cemeteries is great. Burial in these hallowed grounds is not a benefit given. It's a right earned."

In May 2001, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 310 to authorize the creation of up to seven state veterans cemeteries, which will supplement the four U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cemeteries in Texas. The first two cemeteries in the program planned and designed by PBS&J -- the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen and the Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery in Mission -- both opened last year.

Planning for the third cemetery, located in Abilene, is under way and designs are scheduled to be complete this summer. The Texas State Veterans Cemetery Committee has selected Corpus Christi as the fourth cemetery site to be developed through the program.

"Our goal in designing the state veterans cemeteries is to create the look, feel and sense of deference present at places like Arlington National Cemetery," said Scott Smiley, project manager for PBS&J. "We have a high regard for our veterans in Texas, and PBS&J is proud to help create places of honor, quiet dignity and natural beauty that will stand the test of time and stir the souls of future generations of Americans."

Both the Killeen and Mission cemeteries feature an amphitheater layout, which allows every headstone to be viewed from the access roads to the facilities. Buildings in the cemeteries are also uniquely designed to complement surrounding local architecture.

The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery currently includes an information center, administration building, committal shelter, assembly area for ceremonies, columbarium for approximately 1,100 cremated remains, and approximately 6,500 in-ground burial places. The 174-acre site is capable of providing approximately 50,000 burial places for veterans, their spouses and eligible dependent children.

The Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery currently includes approximately 6,200 interment sites. The 75-acre cemetery site will ultimately provide approximately 26,000 burial locations.

PBS&J is also working on the expansion of the VA's Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

About PBS&J (www.pbsj.com)
PBS&J is an employee-owned firm that provides infrastructure planning, engineering, environmental, construction management, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients. The firm is ranked by Engineering News-Record as 25th among the nation's top consulting firms. PBS&J has almost 3,900 employees located in more than 75 offices throughout the U.S. and abroad, including ten offices in Texas.

http://www.pbsj.com/Press/Releases/TexasCemeteries/index.asp

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The Hampshire Companies Develop Six Medical Office Buildings in Joint Venture with Central Development Company

The Hampshire Companies is developing six medical office buildings totaling 31,400 square feet located at 721 South Park Drive in Littleton, Colo., in a joint venture with Central Development Company.

Littleton, CO (PRWEB) May 25, 2007 -- The Hampshire Companies, a full service, private real estate investment fund manager with equity in assets valued at over $1.5 billion, is developing six medical office buildings totaling 31,400 square feet located at 721 South Park Drive in Littleton, Colo., in a joint venture with Central Development Company. The land was purchased from Shea Development Co., on behalf of The Hampshire Generational Fund, one of the firm's private equity real estate investment funds tailored to high net worth investors.

Situated on 2.5 acres of land, the buildings are located one mile from Littleton Hospital and are desirably situated just south of Denver. The six buildings have been constructed and are being marketed for sale as medical condominium properties. The properties are currently 95% occupied and the remaining available space is ideal for solo practitioners.

"This project is an excellent addition to our portfolio," said Norman A. Feinstein, Executive Managing Director of The Hampshire Companies. "With its excellent location and tenant track record we are confident that it will be a valuable asset for our Hampshire investors and our joint venture partner, Central Development Company."

The Hampshire Generational Fund, LLC, is a commingled, discretionary real estate investment fund. The goal of the Fund is to deliver superior, above-market returns to its investors through the acquisition and operation of industrial, retail, and office product as well as an investor in other real estate funds.

About The Hampshire Companies
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.

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May 24, 2007

Solar Night Industries Executives Brief U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) in Washington, D.C.

Solar Night Industries [OTC: SLND.PK) executives Tim Corbet (CEO) and Jason Loyet (President/Chairman) met today with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- Solar Night Industries (OTC: SLND.PK) executives Tim Corbet (CEO) and Jason Loyet (President/Chairman) met today with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) in Washington, D.C. SNI reviewed their new Solar Pre-Wire Kit design and offered key recommendations for accelerating the adoption of solar and wind energy systems within residential, commercial, and United States government buildings. The acceleration is needed in order to meet our nation's rising peak energy demands and to reduce levels of CO2 in the atmosphere.

The mission of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is to enhance energy efficiency and productivity; bring clean, reliable and affordable energy technologies to the marketplace; and make a difference in the everyday lives of Americans by enhancing their energy choices and their quality of life.

“The guidance and long term support of the U.S. Department of Energy and EERE greatly benefits SNI and our development of our next generation of modern energy products,” says Jason Loyet, President and Chairman of SNI. “We were excited to have the opportunity to present our ideas directly to the key decision makers of our nation’s clean energy efforts.”

About Solar Night Industries, Inc.
Solar Night Industries Inc. (OTC:SLND.PK) is an early stage, clean-energy Company that enables residential and commercial energy users across the country to implement cost-effective, clean-energy solutions that help them reduce their dependence on traditional energy sources, reducing CO2 emissions. Solar Night Industries, Inc. is based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). For more information, please visit http://www.SolarNightIndustries.com.

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are made in reliance upon the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the statements expressed or implied herein due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to: the development of Solar Night Industries’ solar cell technology and solar solutions ability to secure additional financing, the successful marketing and distribution of Solar Night Industries’ products market acceptance of Solar Night Industries’ products and technology, competition and timing of projects and trends in the solar industry, as well as other factors. The forward looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Solar Night Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

For more information: Solar Night Industries, Inc., Molly Salinas, Director of Marketing, 314-922-0154.

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TopSkips.com Achieves ISO9001 Quality Standard and is featured in The Daily Telegraph

Skip hire experts, TopSkips.com, have been accredited the coveted International Quality Standard (ISO9001:2000) for its provision of high quality skip hire services to domestic and commercial customers across the UK and Ireland at the same time as being profiled in The Daily Telegraph.

Manchester, England (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- ISO 9001:2000 is an international standard that outlines requirements for an organization's Quality Management System ("QMS"). It indicates that a supplier has established a systematic approach to quality management.

Mark Attwood, TopSkips.com founder and Managing Director is thrilled with the achievement. "This international standard substantiates our position as the foremost skip hire service in the UK. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all our staff; all of whom see quality and customer satisfaction as an integral part of out day-today operations.

"We've know for a couple of years that over 88% of our customers, which include tens of thousands of domestic skip hirers as well as hundreds of national and international contractors needing multiple skips in multiple areas, have described our service as 'Excellent' or above in response to a questionnaire, but achieving ISO 9001 is a very nice pat on the back as well as giving prospective customers even more confidence that they are dealing with a top quality company," he said.

TopSkips.com was established by husband and wife team Mark and Katy Attwood in Manchester in 2003 as the world's first fully online skip hire service. In 2005-6 the company grew by 659%. It also publishes a national trade magazine for the skip hire industry called "The Skip" (www.theskip.net) which has seen them appear on numerous BBC TV and Radio stations as skip hire industry experts.

The ISO 9001 accreditation comes on the back of a raft of industry-first innovations, such as:

TopSkipsTV (http://www.topskips.tv) - online streaming video demonstrations of skips in action to help people get the right skip sizes more easily

Skip Hire Blog - the world's first blog dedicated to skip hire and waste management (http://skiphireblog.topskips.com)

LivePerson chat help - the first skip hire service to offer live chat help to people online

The only skip hire website to be verified for online security daily by Hackersafe and Safebuy

The company will also soon be the very first skip hire service where people can book and pay for their skip hire online using Google's new Checkout service - and if they do, they'll get an additional £10 off the cost.

TopSkips.com was also profiled by The Daily Telegraph on 22 May 2007 in an article entitled "Skipping to Success on the Web" (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/main.jhtml?xml=/money/2007/05/22/cbskip22.xml) profiling TopSkips rapid rise as the UK's number one skip hire service.

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How to Decide Where to Place a Pool on One's Property

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 24, 2007 -- As Memorial Day marks the beginning of the summer season, many homeowners will be spending time outdoors, and may be planning for a new pool and concrete deck to stay cool. When the time comes to install that new pool, careful thought should be taken on how the location of the pool and deck will affect the overall aesthetics of the pool's design.

The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive resource online for concrete information, offers 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."

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 well-landscaped rear facade may well have that as its most aesthetic view, as opposed to a backyard fence and view of a neighbor's home. 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.

There are several different options, features and limitations to consider when working with large or small properties. For more detailed information on accommodating different property types, The Concrete Network offers more tips on pool deck orientation, layout, coping, materials. There is also a complete pool deck photo gallery exhibiting today's most popular decorative concrete applications.

Established in 1999, The Concrete Network's purpose is to educate consumers, builders, and contractors on popular decorative techniques and applications. These include stamped concrete, stained concrete floors, concrete countertops, polished concrete, and much more. In April 2007 The Concrete Network Web site had over one million visitors researching decorative concrete.

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 23 types of decorative concrete work and 200 regional areas throughout North America.

Article photo courtesy of Concreations LLC. Attached photos courtesy of John Siskin and Davis Colors.

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New Plasma Cutter from Hobart Welding Products Features Built-in Air Compressor Weighs 27 lbs.

Hobart Welding Products introduces the AirForce 250ci plasma cutter which runs on standard 115 VAC household current, features a built-in air compressor and weighs just 27 lbs., making it a convenient tool for hobby, farming and auto body applications.

Appleton, Wis. (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- Designed to be the most convenient, portable cutting system available, Hobart Welding Products today introduced its new plasma cutter, the AirForce™ 250ci. Featuring a built-in air compressor and lightweight inverter technology, the unit offers powerful cutting abilities and weighs just 27 lbs., half the weight of the previous model. The AirForce 250ci is powered by standard 115 VAC household current, can cut 1/8 in. mild steel and sever 1/4 in. steel. The unit allows cutting with an arc up to 3/16 in. long--up to three times longer than some competitive units--which improves results when freehand cutting.

"This level of portability for a plasma cutter is an excellent alternative to oxy acetylene systems for home hobby, farming and auto body applications where clean, precise cutting is desired," says Caleb Krisher, product manager, Hobart Welding Products.

Available through farm/ranch and hardware/tool retailers in the US and Canadian markets the AirForce 250ci has an MSRP of $839, prices will vary by retailer.

Ready to Cut Out of the Box
The AirForce 250ci comes ready to cut with a 16.4 ft. ergonomic HP-25 torch designed for increased comfort, more efficient post-flow air cooling and economical replacement tips. The unit comes with extra replacement tips (2 tips, 2 electrodes), and a convenient cable management strap for easy transportation. Users simply need to plug it into 115 VAC, pull the trigger and begin cutting. The unit has a 35 percent duty cycle at its rated output of 12 amps at 110VDC?no need for a 230-volt hookup.

Why Plasma vs. Oxy Acetylene?
Plasma technology is simple. It uses an electrical arc and compressed air to cut steel, aluminum, stainless steel and other conductive metals, where oxy acetylene is limited to steel only. In addition, there are several advantages that make plasma technology an easier option:
- Cuts faster than oxy fuel
- More precise cut, thinner kerf, less slag to clean up
- Smaller heat-affected zone for less warping
- No gas pressure settings or flame tuning needed
- No preheating of metal prior to cutting
- No pressurized gas cylinders to transport
- No worries about running out of gas on the job
- No expense for gas refills?ever

Hobart backs the AirForce 250ci with its 5/3/1 warranty, which covers the rectifier parts for five years, power source switches, controls and valves for three years and the torch for one year. For more information, free literature or a detailed spec sheet, visit www.HobartWelders.com, call 1-877-HOBART1 (462-2781) or write to Hobart Welding Products at P.O. Box 100, Lithonia, GA 30058.

Hobart Welding Products offers a complete line of industrial-grade Stick, MIG, TIG and spot welders, plasma cutters and generator/welding power sources designed for easy use and is a division of Hobart Brothers Company, Troy, Ohio, a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW).

Editorial Contact:
Ron Piskula
Insight Marketing, LLC
Direct: (262) 478-9295

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Phoenix Palmaire Condominium Sales Exceed Expectations

Local Phoenix, Arizona developer Helix Development reports that sales of its eighteen unit residential condominium project, Palmaire Condominiums in Uptown Phoenix have surpassed projections and are on target to sell out by the end of July, 2007.

Phoenix, Arizona (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- WeKnowUrban.com announced that Phoenix real estate development company, Helix Development, has reported exceptionally strong sales of its Palmaire Condominium community located at 1630 E. Georgia Avenue, just north of Camelback Road, in the Uptown area of Phoenix.

The small eighteen unit condo community exemplifies mid-century modern architecture with geometric overhanging patio covers, rectangular paneled pool and balcony railing, Biltmore-esque concrete grid-block fencing coupled with 21st century landscaping and new electrical, air conditioning, and low-e double pane windows and doors.

Interior finishes include European kitchen and bathroom cabinets, butcher block and honed slab granite countertops, contemporary light packages, vertical grain bamboo flooring in living areas, loop pile carpeting in bedrooms, ceramic "brick staggered" tile in bathrooms, walk-in closets, brushed aluminum hardware, three panel doors, and smooth finish plaster walls.

Upgrades include a built in and amplified i-Pod docking station. One literally can walk through the front door, insert their portable i-Pod into the wall cradle and get instant tunes piped throughout the home.

The condo community sits on a quite cul-de-sac next to a park but in true "urban" fashion is just a short walk from some of the best restaurants in the area and biking distance from world famous Biltmore shopping.

Prices start at $216 per square foot which is extremely competitive when compared to other new build and condo conversion projects in the area ranging from $300 to 400 per square foot.

Ryan Spiekerman, partner of Helix Development, states that "our goal is to offer buyers a hip, edgy, condominium at an affordable price and in a desirable area. The fact that we are selling so quickly is a testimonial that we have achieved what we set out to do."

Sales Manager Will Daly says that, "buyers comment that there's no better product out there, condo or otherwise, for the money and that they're crazy about the uptown Phoenix area. I expect to be sold out by the end of July at the latest. This has been a very good project for us."

Helix Development is actively looking for new sites for future development. For additional information on Helix and its other projects in general or Palmaire Condominiums specifically contact Adam Feldman at (602) 648-2020.

Helix Development, a partnership between Adam Feldman and Ryan Spiekerman, focuses on the acquisition and residential and commercial development of small to medium sized infill lots within the mid-town and up-town areas of Phoenix, Arizona.

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Weil & Associates Teams Up With Reggie White Foundation’s Crescent Rising Program

SAN ANTONIO (BusinessWire EON) May 24, 2007 -- The Reggie White Foundation’s (RWF) Crescent Rising Program selected San Antonio-based Weil & Associates to represent them in all aspects of strategic marketing and fundraising, specifically relating to corporate sponsorships.

The RWF’s Crescent Rising program is the most ambitious free demolition program serving the people of New Orleans. At the current pace of demolition, New Orleans residents must wait over one year to rebuild. Crescent Rising’s goal is to expedite the demolition process by encouraging the private sector to contribute towards this important project that will jumpstart economies and foster an environment of sustainable growth.

“We are pleased that Weil & Associates joined our team at Crescent Rising,” said Matt Cormier of Crescent Rising. “We are looking forward to working with them on raising the funds that will enable us to help as many people in New Orleans as possible.”

“We are honored to have been selected by the RWF to work on Crescent Rising,” said Larry Weil, president. “Not only is it good business, but more importantly, it is a way to connect corporate sponsor dollars to a project that will revitalize the city.” Weil & Associates has placed or purchased over $150,000,000 in sponsorships since 2003.

Weil & Associates is currently recruiting Crescent Rising “Founding Partners” and sponsors for the June launch event. To learn more about corporate sponsorship, call Weil & Associates at 210-828-0200 or email info@larryweil.com.

Crescent Rising kicks off its free demolition project in New Orleans on June 21, 2007.

Weil & Associates http://www.larryweil.com/

Weil and Associates specializes in sponsorship sales, planning, valuation, and acquisition. It represents both buyers and sellers of sponsorships throughout all major sports, events, and entertainment properties.

Crescent Rising Program http://www.crescentrising.com/

Crescent Rising is the most ambitious free demolition program serving the people of New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

The Reggie White Foundation (RWF)

The Reggie White Foundation was created to continue Reggie’s legacy of helping those in need. Over the last several years organizations started and supported by the late Reggie White have worked closely with underprivileged children, single parents, drug addicts, and other at-risk groups to provide the financial, emotional, and spiritual support they need to face life’s adversities.

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HandCrafted Homes Promotes Alan Trull to Sales Manager

Alan Trull of Raleigh, N.C., has been promoted to Sales Manager at HandCrafted Homes, a leading systems-built company. Recently named Top Salesman of the Year during HandCrafted Homes' Builder Show, Trull brings a track record of more than 25 years of success to the position, with skills including great builder recruitment, account development and relationship building.

Henderson, NC (PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- Alan Trull of Raleigh, N.C., has been promoted to Sales Manager at HandCrafted Homes, a leading systems-built company. Recently named Top Salesman of the Year during HandCrafted Homes' Builder Show, Trull brings a track record of more than 25 years of success to the position, with skills including great builder recruitment, account development and relationship building.

Trull will be responsible for day to day operations which includes management of the sales representatives & sales coordinators, responsible for builder recruitment & development as well as sales budgets, including orders, shipments & collections.

"Alan has consistently been at the top of the HandCrafted Homes sales staff in terms of production each year of his 5 1/2 years of employment," said Bill Murray, HandCrafted Homes General Manager. "He brings a strong personality and passion for success to the position that will continue to steer HandCrafted Homes in a positive direction."

Named as one of Builder Magazine's Top 20 Modular Builders in 2006, HandCrafted Homes has consistently set the standard for system-built homes, a customized niche of the housing market, by providing builders with superior customer service, state-of-the-art modular technology and unique home designs. Established in 1998, HandCrafted Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of HHHunt, a major residential and commercial real estate developer. For over three decades, HHHUNT has been a recognized leader in real estate development throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina. For more information about HandCrafted Homes, call toll-free at (877) 424-4321 or visit online at www.HandCraftedHomes.com.

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A Renovation Coach Can Help Homeowners Save Money in Changing Housing Market

A new article at RenovatorsPlace.com, a leading resource on the Web for home remodeling enthusiasts, helps consumers stay on their home improvement budgets with the help of a renovation coach. Spring renovators face a competitive hiring market for home renovation contractors, so the help of a renovation coach with experience and time on the job helps projects run smoothly, adds RenovatorsPlace.com founder Allison Beatty.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- A new article at RenovatorsPlace.com, a leading resource on the Web for home remodeling enthusiasts, helps consumers stay on their home improvement budgets with the help of a renovation coach. Spring renovators face a competitive hiring market for home renovation contractors, so the help of a renovation coach with experience and time on the job helps projects run smoothly, adds RenovatorsPlace.com founder Allison Beatty.

Because it's easy to spend too much money on a home improvement project, RenovatorsPlace.com, an online interactive home repair resource, suggests that homeowners find a renovation coach in addition to a qualified remodeling contractor to stay on schedule and budget (http://www.renovatorsplace.com/dsp_articles.cfm?l_article_id=584). With housing prices in fluctuation all across the country--in some major housing markets experts expect prices to drop by as much as 9 percent--it grows increasingly important for renovation-minded homeowners to spend their money wisely. Consequently, hiring a consultant to provide expertise and guidance is a wise investment.

Drawing on the expertise of a professional consultant is nothing new in other industries, but renovation coaching is a relatively new trend to the home improvement world. According to RenovatorsPlace.com's recent article on the topic (http://www.renovatorsplace.com/dsp_articles.cfm?l_article_id=584), a renovation coach can help communicate with contractors, obtain the necessary permits, as well as point out ways to save money on the entire project. A remodeling contractor's motivation is mainly to get the job completed and move on, but a renovation coach can ensure the home improvement process is done well, not just done.

With uncertain home values and spring remodeling in full swing, finding home improvement specialists to add value in today's housing market is crucial, says Allison Beatty, founder of RenovatorsPlace.com. "The spring remodeling season actually starts now for many savvy home owners," Beatty points out. RenovatorsPlace.com, a premier online home improvement resource, gives readers the tips they need like, "book contractors early, before they are inundated with calls for work." Tips for employing a renovation coach are on the site as well.

The experts at This Old House are calling renovation coaches "a new breed of therapist" who can help save the homeowner from making costly mistakes. Unlike contractors and other professionals in this field, the renovation coach frequently charges an hourly rate as opposed to a lump sum.

For more information, visit http://www.renovatorsplace.com.

RenovatorsPlace.com is an online home improvement resource that provides tips, articles and local contractor directories. It features interviews with homeowners and photos of their real remodeling experiences.

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Kasi Infrared Leads the Revolution in Asphalt Restoration With New State-of-the-Art Infrared Technology

New infrared asphalt repair system sports never before seen ease of use and maneuverability.

(PRWEB) May 24, 2007 -- New infrared asphalt repair system sports never before seen ease of use and maneuverability.

It's hard to believe that with infrared asphalt repair having been around for some 30 years, public utilities and contractors are still using ineffective, costly and time-consuming traditional cut-and-fill asphalt restoration methods.

"A major problem with infrared restoration systems has been the maneuverability and fitting in of large trucks that carry the systems," said Roger Filion, whose company Kasi Infrared produces a state-of-the-art infrared technology unit called the Patriot. "The latest equipment performs asphalt repairs where before they were difficult, and in some cases impossible."

Infrared technology itself is an enormous improvement in asphalt repair. Traditional pavement maintenance leave seams that allow water to penetrate the repair, and the repaired, filled-in portions nearly always fail within a year or so. The infrared technology blends the new asphalt right in with the original by heating an area 6 to 8 inches beyond the perimeter of the pavement repair; the new asphalt is then compacted with the old creating a seamless permanent restoration.

Infrared also slashes costs for pavement maintenance repairs. Where an average 5-foot square repair requires 4 to 5 personnel and at least a day to affect that same pavement repair can be made with infrared using 2 people in about 20 minutes. In addition to substantial labor cost savings, this can make an enormous difference to clients when roadway traffic or business parking is blocked.

Traditional methods of asphalt repair dictate that all of the old asphalt be cleaned out and replaced with all new "virgin" asphalt. Infrared utilizes the old asphalt in the repair, only requiring new material to bring the repair up to grade, and hence saves substantially in material cost. Before compacting, rejuvenator is sprayed on to the repair to replace oils in the old asphalt that have been lost over time, which helps to secure the pavement repair.

Infrared can be used in all types of repairs in which traditional methods were used: alligator cracking, potholes, utility cuts, settling against concrete walks or barriers, and more.

With its compact cab-over design, the Kasi Patriot delivers all equipment and functionality normally only available on larger infrared truck systems. On one chassis is provided a 48-square-foot infrared pavement heater, a 2 or 4-ton capacity asphalt reclaimer, a large tool storage area, a compactor compartment, and a dumping waste bin. Propane tanks are tucked safely under the reclaimer doors. Under 22 feet long, the Patriot offers a superior turning radius that makes it able to fit where previous systems could not.

A very useful option for the Patriot is a timer that alerts the user when asphalt is heated to temperature. This is particularly helpful when asphalt is being heated for the next job while a user is distracted performing the current job--a flashing LED signal alerts the user when the heat is complete, preventing overheating or burning the asphalt. Another cost saving option is a blower motor with no brushes or armatures, meaning fewer parts to wear out and replace.

Today, economical and technologically superior infrared asphalt repair now more possible than ever.

For more information contact:
Kasi Infrared
Roger Filion
www.kasiinfrared.com
Phone: (800) 450-8602
Fax (603) 542-1505

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QSI's NEW InfiniTouch Exceeds the Limits of Traditional Touch Screen and Offers Complete Freedom in Touch Surface Selection.

To address the need for reliable, durable touch panels that can withstand continuous use, abuse, weather elements, harsh and unsecure environments, QSI Corporation today introduces InfiniTouch™, a patent-pending Force Panel Technology™ (www.forcepaneltechnology.com/) that enables any semi-rigid material - metal, glass, wood, stone, ceramic, plastic, or any combination of these materials, to sense touch.

Salt Lake City, Utah (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- To address the need for reliable, durable touch panels that can withstand continuous use, abuse, weather elements, harsh and unsecure environments, QSI Corporation today introduces InfiniTouch™, a patent-pending Force Panel Technology™ (www.forcepaneltechnology.com/) that enables any semi-rigid material - metal, glass, wood, stone, ceramic, plastic, or any combination of these materials, to sense touch.

"For nearly 40 years, engineers have worked to develop a commercially-viable, force-based technology. Today marks an industry milestone with the announcement that QSI has achieved success with the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology," said James Elwell, QSI Corporation chief operations officer and InfiniTouch co-developer. "The InfiniTouch technology represents a major advance in touch control. It also solves the problems of how to handle the non-orthogonal nature of touches, how to adjust for the force variations during touch duration, and provides a touch surface with the durability and reliability to meet the needs of diverse industries. All at an affordable price."

Different from existing bending wave and projected capacitive ruggedized touch screens, the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology offers:

- Force-based touch sensing - InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology measures the force of a user's touch, rather than using a complex, indirect measurement. The location and force of the user's touch can be quickly and accurately determined by placing four force sensors near the corners of the touch surface. Relatively simple mathematical equations can be used to determine the X-Y location of the touch and the corresponding z-axis force.

- Any semi-rigid surface can become a touch panel - the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology's unique configuration enables any semi-rigid material, of any shape, to become touch sensitive including metal, glass, wood, stone, ceramic, composite, plastic or any combination of these materials. This capability enables the freedom to construct the panel to be as durable, waterproof and aesthetically pleasing as desired.

Suited for use in both secure, indoor and harsh, unsecured environments, the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology is resistant to impacts of more than 1,400 g. InfiniTouch also offers unique capabilities not possible with existing technologies, such as the integration of multiple materials in a single touch surface, operable with elevated and irregular surfaces, attachments and penetrations. Additional features of InfiniTouch include:

- Capable of dynamic self calibration
- Scalable to any size, proven up to 1.2 meters
- Supports two-sided display
- Usable with various elevations: flat plane, curved surface, 3-D surface, projected surface, or a surface with holes, such as a speaker
- Highly light transmissive
- Touchable with a finger, gloved hand, stylus, or other object
- Operable when covered with ice, water, dust or debris
- Capable of capturing signatures

Available now, the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology is currently being field tested with the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) in Orange County, California at its toll road operations. Each tollbooth attendant averages 100,000 presses on the panel per month.

"The punishing level of continuous use at TCA's toll plazas proved too much for traditional touch screens," said Elwell. "Sensitive contact points quickly wore out, rendering the touch screens inoperable. The glass touch surface and sensor configuration of the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology eliminates this challenge and has consistently delivered 100% performance touch after touch."

InfiniTouch is the only technology that directly measures the force of a user's touch, rather than using an indirect method that must translate a touch. The most simple, purest form of touch technology, InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology is ideal for outdoor kiosks and ticketing machines, ATMs, restaurant and hospitality, POS and retail, industrial, gas pump, military, medical, and other applications.

About QSI Corporation
Established in 1983, QSI Corporation (www.qsicorp.com) the InfiniTouch Force Panel Technology innovator, is also a manufacturer of rugged handheld, panel-mount and pedestal-mount terminals for industrial OEMs and commercial vehicle systems integrators. QSI's human machine interface (HMI) and mobile data terminal (MDT) products include character and graphic terminals that are programmable, customizable, CE certified and NEMA 4/12/13 rated. Numerous interfaces are available, including EIA-232, EIA-422, EIA-485, J1708, Ethernet and Power-over-Ethernet. QSI excels at designing and building custom and semi-custom terminals able to withstand high levels of shock, vibration, humidity and other environmental parameters. All QSI Corporation products are manufactured in the USA at the company's headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. For more information, contact QSI Corporation at 801-466-8770 or info(at)qsicorp.com.

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Verde Energy Improves the Renewable Energy Customer Experience

Deploys online customer relationship management portal for renewable energy contractors.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- Verde Energy, the only company to provide customers a trusted source for competitive quotes on solar power, solar thermal, and wind power projects, announced today the deployment of a customer relationship management (CRM) portal for its nationwide network of pre-screened renewable energy contractors known as Verde Pros.

Verde Energy launched the CRM portal, hosted by Salesforce.com, to provide seamless lead delivery and powerful customer life cycle management tools designed to improve the overall customer experience. "Our objective in providing this tool is to help our nationwide network of Verde Pro contractors provide the absolute best customer service possible," said Chris Frothingham, chief operating officer for Verde Energy.

Extending the services available to Verde Pros, the CRM portal offers a robust, reliable platform for the management of Verde Energy qualified leads. The platform allows Verde Pros the ability to schedule follow-up, store contract details and site notes, and manage their sales.

"With the rollout of the portal, Verde Pros can now go to a secure online site that contains their customer records in one convenient place," said Frothingham. "We are continuously looking at ways to improve the service we provide, both to customers and our contractors. We feel this will make an immediate impact."

The CRM portal is available now to all existing Verde Pros and will be provided to new contractors joining the Verde Energy network.

About Verde Energy
Verde Energy helps customers of all sizes obtain project financing, competitive project bids and expert installation of solar power, solar thermal, wind power and other renewable energy systems from trusted local professionals nationwide. Visit us at www.verdeenergy.com.

Media Inquiries:
media(at)verdeenergy.com

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Leica Geosystems Americas Announces New Vice President of Construction

Appointment sets foundation to build and execute a well-constructed growth strategy for the construction and industry markets.

Norcross, GA (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 23, 2007 -- Valerie Richardson has been appointed to vice president of construction for North America.

Effective immediately, Richardson will be responsible for sales, channel management, service, support, and product marketing for all products and systems designed for the construction and industry segments, including construction and paving machine control; construction mid-range instruments; exterior construction lasers and levels; and the interior laser products. Richardson reports directly to Bob Williams, president of Leica Geosystems, Inc., Americas region.

This new role will also bring Richardson in close collaboration with the newly-formed Hexagon Machine Control and the Precision Tools Divisions worldwide, as well as the Geosystems Division where she will support sales of mid-range instruments to the construction segment.

A two-year veteran of Leica Geosystems, Richardson aptly proved herself as an effective leader in her former position as vice president of strategic marketing and customer support, a position she had held since February 2005. Prior to joining Leica Geosystems, Richardson served in various marketing, sales and channel development roles at Invensys plc and Siemens Energy & Automation. She has lived and worked abroad, and holds an MBA in Finance from North Central College, as well as an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and a BA in Journalism from Drake University.

"Valerie is an effective leader and delivers quality results," said Williams. "With her diverse business experience and skills in many areas related to increasing customer-focus, I am confident that she will unify her team to achieve our business goals for the construction and industry markets while continuing to improve customer satisfaction levels."

Leica Geosystems - when it has to be right
With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 2,400 employees in 22 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

For further information, please contact:

Leica Geosystems, Inc.
Gray, Heather
3498 Kraft Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
USA
Phone +1 616 977 4189
Fax +1 616 942 4627
heather.gray(at)leicaus.com
www.leica-geosystems.us

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Police Investigation, Using Leica Geosystems' Laser Scanner, Assists Engineers Repairing Collapsed Freeway

Positioning technology provides data density, speed and safety to authorities documenting a complex accident scene.

Norcross, GA. (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 23, 2007 -- Leica Geosystems redefined the word "support" when it assisted the California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) at the recent collapse of a major San Francisco-area overpass. The CHP not only brought a Leica ScanStation 3D laser scanner with them to map the scene, but Leica Geosystems also responded by dispatching an application engineer to help collect and process the accident scene data.

The accident occurred in the early morning hours on April 29th, when a tanker truck carrying over 8,600 gallons of gasoline crashed on the "MacArthur Maze", an approach to the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, igniting a 3000° F fire and causing the I-580 overpass to collapse onto an interstate below.

The CHP was on the scene within minutes of the incident and once it was safe, MAIT members set up the Leica ScanStation and systematically scanned the scene, collecting high-accuracy laser scan data from the ground to the top of the destroyed overpass. Leica Geosystems' application engineer arrived on scene a short time after scanning began and was on hand to assist the CHP if needed in documenting the scene - a process that didn't end until after midnight.

Recording forensic evidence to map the complex 3D-accident scene was further complicated by contractors demolishing the overpass as MAIT members were scanning the scene.

Lieutenant Dave Fox, MAIT's Team Manager, said Leica's ScanStation greatly increased their data-collection productivity and provided them with a much denser dataset than they could gather with conventional methods.

"The ScanStation enabled us to be very mobile and efficient while collecting very detailed data," said Lt. Fox. "Typically we can acquire 500-1,000 points; with Leica's 3D laser we collected millions. We couldn't have collected that kind of information without laser scanning."

Leica's ScanStation also enabled the CHP to collect data more safely, said Tony Grissim, Leica Geosystems' Forensic Account Manager. "There were many areas at the scene where it was unsafe to walk. Since Leica's ScanStation allows you to acquire data remotely, MAIT officers could document critical sections of the infrastructure from a safe distance."

Grissim also facilitated the interest and support of Caltrans (California's DOT) to use the high-accuracy scan data for its on-going analysis and reconstruction of the overpass failure. Once the CHP finished scanning the scene, Leica Geosystems' application engineer acquired a copy of the data and hand-delivered it to Caltrans the following morning. In the following days Leica Geosystems continued its support and provided both Caltrans and the CHP with the technological resources and expertise they need for their complex investigation.

Caltrans intends to make the scan data available to the general public on the Web using Leica Geosystems' free downloadable TruView point cloud viewer.

Leica Geosystems - when it has to be right
With close to 200 years of pioneering solutions to measure the world, Leica Geosystems products and services are trusted by professionals worldwide to help them capture, analyze, and present spatial information. Leica Geosystems is best known for its broad array of products that capture accurately, model quickly, analyze easily, and visualize and present spatial information.

Those who use Leica products every day trust them for their dependability, the value they deliver, and the superior customer support. Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company with tens of thousands of customers supported by more than 2,400 employees in 22 countries and hundreds of partners located in more than 120 countries around the world. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

For further information, please contact:

Leica Geosystems Inc.
Jennifer, Bumford
5051 Peachtree Corners Circle
Norcross, GA 30092
Phone +1 770 326 9536 (direct)
Fax +1 770 447 0710
www.leica-geosystems.us

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EquipNet Launches Online Auctions

Company offers new channel for buying and selling surplus equipment.

Canton, MA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- EquipNet, Inc. (http://www.equipnet.com/), the leading provider of proactive asset management solutions, today announced the launch of their Online Auction Sales Channel. The new channel allows sellers to liquidate assets quickly and efficiently and provides buyers with opportunities to find great deals on quality equipment.

EquipNet's Online Auctions allow sellers to liquidate assets quickly, clear warehouse space and offload logistics management. In addition this method helps customers expedite returns on investments and control their inventory.

EquipNet's proprietary software comes with all the bells and whistles found on most auction sites such as the ability to track offers via Watchlist™, receive auction status notifications, and the ability to place proxy bids using the maximum bid feature.

Above and beyond the technology, EquipNet has knowledgeable equipment experts available to provide quick answers about the machinery that is for sale. Once the event is over, EquipNet manages every aspect of the post-sales services, providing worry-free shipping and logistics management.

"No one else takes our approach to managing surplus assets," said Zack Shaw, Online auction manager at EquipNet. "Because EquipNet has multiple sales channels our level of equipment knowledge and post sales service is far superior to those companies who only run online auctions."

The first online auction, released to a select audience in early April was a tremendous success with EquipNet clearing the entire inventory in a record two days. The next online auction is scheduled for Tuesday, May 22, 2007 and features packaging equipment from locations in Puerto Rico. Other auctions will follow in June and July.

EquipNet is a leading provider of proactive asset management solutions and services to leading corporations such as Colgate-Palmolive, Eastman Chemical, GlaxoSmithKline, Iron Mountain, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Its vision is to revolutionize the way companies manage their surplus assets. EquipNet has earned a reputation for helping clients maximize their financial return, avoid the risks associated with health, safety and environmental hazards, and theft, and to be in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley. For more information, please visit www.EquipNet.com.

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Save $500 per Month on Phoenix Colocation Pricing at i/o Data Centers New Tier 4 Outsourced Data Center

/o Data Centers is offering new Phoenix colocation customers significantly discounted pricing and free network cross connects in its new state-of-the-art Tier 4 outsourced data center. For a limited time, customers can lock in Phoenix colocation cabinets with A+B power and bandwidth for $1297 per month plus free network cross connects. This service is normally competitively priced at $1797 per month plus cross connect fees. The offer ends May 31, 2007. Interested customers should visit http://iodatacenters.com/phoenix-colocation.htm or call 866.257.6445 as space is limited.

(PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- i/o Data Centers is offering new Phoenix colocation customers significantly discounted pricing and free network cross connects in its new state-of-the-art Tier 4 outsourced data center.

For a limited time, customers can lock in Phoenix colocation cabinets with A+B power and bandwidth for $1297 per month plus free network cross connects. This service is normally competitively priced at $1797 per month plus cross connect fees. The offer ends May 31, 2007. Interested customers should visit http://iodatacenters.com/phoenix-colocation.htm or call 866.257.6445 as space is limited.

The i/o Data Centers world class Phoenix/Scottsdale colocation data center site features 24 megawatts of power, standby diesel generators, and highly robust mechanical systems supporting in excess of two acres of raised floor data center space. i/o Data Centers guarantees 100% data center uptime by using only carrier-grade or better infrastructure to deliver its services.

Anthony Wanger, Senior Managing Director, shared "The greater Phoenix area is an ideal location for primary or secondary data center colocation. The Phoenix climate and geography provide an unusually stable environment for colocation because the area is widely acknowledged to be free of natural disasters or 'mega city' political risks. Phoenix also offers a compelling power and utility infrastructure."

Responding to the ever escalating demand by enterprises for high availability data centers, i/o Data Centers offer a unique model for Phoenix colocation which allows customers looking for Phoenix colocation to flexibly outsource data centers and re-configure them as their business grows. This model allows companies to focus on their core business and have confidence that their data is secure and available 24/7/365.

Leasing Phoenix data center space with i/o Data Centers gives you the best available data center design and operation at a considerable savings when compared to the operating expenses and capital required to build such a facility.

About i/o Data Centers:
i/o Data Centers is a completely integrated data center services firm that designs, builds and operates world class raised-floor data centers including data center space, conditioned uninterruptible power, network neutral telecommunications access, and internet bandwidth to global standards with a single point of accountability.

i/o Data Centers, based in Phoenix, Arizona, delivers Tier 3 and Tier 4 data center, colocation, and disaster recovery services to enterprises of all sizes. Visit i/o Data Centers on the web at http://www.iodatacenters.com.

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Solar Innovations Debuts in the Greater Reading Area' Top 50 Companies

Solar Innovations proudly announces placing 10th overall in The Greater Reading Area's Top 50 Companies.

Myerstown, PA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- The Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes the top 50 companies for outstanding growth in terms of revenue. Over 2,000 companies within the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce applied to receive this special recognition. "Solar Innovations is proud to announce that the company ranked 10th overall in the Greater Reading Area's Top 50 Companies." The Top 10 companies were honored with a write-up in the Sunday edition of The Reading Eagle and an award presented at the Reading Chamber of Commerce's Annual Banquet held on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Visit Solar Innovations on the web at http://www.solarinnovations.com/ for more details on Solar Innovations' most recent achievement and testament to its growth.

"Solar Innovations (http://www.solarinnovations.com/) is proud of it's accomplishments in this area, especially in light of the fact that this was the first time Solar was nominated for inclusion in the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce Top 50 Companies." To compete, Solar Innovations was required to provide information relating to annual revenue, supporting claim to annual revenue of $1 million for the past three years. In addition, Solar exhibited an astounding 44% increase in revenue in 2006. A young company, established in 1997, Solar Innovations today generates between $1 million to $2 million in sales per month from its current facility, a 50,000 square foot facility in Myerstown, PA. With Solar Innovations' plans to break ground this year on a new 200,000 square foot facility, the company looks to an even greater increase in these numbers. The new space will include dealer and architect training facilities, an R&D test lab, an employee recreation center, an extensive showroom, and more. With the move to the new facility, Solar will look to increase the number of current employees from 80 to over 125 employees as production capabilities increase.

For more details on this award or on Solar Innovations' future growth, commitment to excellence and ever-expanding product line, visit Solar Innovations on the web at http://www.solarinnovations.com or call (800) 618-0669.

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BestContractors.com Introduces Innovative New Project Photo Feature

Homeowners can share photos of their projects with the contractors who are bidding on them, making it easier for homeowners and contractors to communicate and work together.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- Taking on a home improvement or remodeling project just got easier thanks to a new feature that allows homeowners to share photos of their projects with the contractors who are bidding on them, announced BestContractors.com today.

"This is an easier way for homeowners and our member contractors to communicate on projects," said CEO Mark Henninger. "Now a contractor can view photos from a homeowner to see what the project work site looks like before setting foot inside the homeowner's house."

He used the example of a kitchen remodel to explain the value of this site enhancement: "Bidding contractors can view a photo of a homeowner's kitchen to get a better idea of the project's scope and use it to provide preliminary feedback. That homeowner might also upload a photo of a friend's recently remodeled kitchen to give contractors an idea of the type of cabinetry, hardware, granite and lighting desired."

Henninger went on to describe the versatility of the feature. "You might be at your home improvement store and, using your cell phone camera, snap a picture of a sink you want for your new kitchen. You can then upload that photo on our site so that your contractor can include the sink in his materials list."

The site, located at http://www.BestContractors.com, has made user-friendly features a focus, especially when it improves communication between homeowners and service professionals. That emphasis has earned it praise from the public who have also embraced the company's "Predicated on Choice" philosophy of putting decision-making in the hands of homeowners.

"We work hard to make sure our web site is one that people will want to come to for help with their home projects, and once they're here they'll have a useful and pleasant experience," said Henninger. He noted the positive word-of-mouth the company has received along with a healthy amount of return visits from homeowners.

This latest announcement highlights a busy time for the company. So far this year they have expanded their service into San Diego, Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, West Palm Beach and Atlanta with plans to add more markets before year's end. Other markets they serve include Colorado, Minneapolis and Dallas-Fort Worth.

About BestContractors.com
BestContractors.com LLC provides homeowners an unbiased directory of home improvement and repair professionals. The company combines the latest in paid local search technology, web-based process management solutions and verified consumer ratings to aid homeowners in the selection of reputable home service professionals. Their technology delivers objective criteria as well as convenient digital communication tools to both parties which results in a more effective and efficient way of conducting commerce. Each service professional is rigorously screened as to their Better Business Bureau standing, current licensing, insurance coverage, years in business and other critical factors in advance of their listing on the site.

Contact:
Martha Stoecker
Marketing Director
BestContractors.com
Phone: 303-629-8354

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NOVAtime Release Their New Phone-in Module to Support Companies with a Mobile Workforce

NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition, coupled with NOVAtime's new Phone-in module, provides visibility and real-time employee punch-data capture and monitoring capability for companies with a mobile workforce!

Monterey Park, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2007 -- NOVAtime Technology, Inc., an innovative technology company that develops Time and Attendance / Workforce Management Solutions, officially released their second generation phone-in module to support companies with a mobile workforce. The new phone-in module is connected directly to NOVAtime's database, and it processes employee punch-data "real-time"--eliminating the traditional import process of other similar systems. It also supports schedule review and lockouts, and supervisor instructional voicemail.

Ability Counts, Inc., a California accredited non-profit rehabilitation organization, uses NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition with the Phone-In module to manage their workforce.

Ability Counts was organized by a number of concerned educators and employers who saw a need for a community work place for adults with developmental disabilities; which would emphasize meaningful work, high production, and quality employment training.

The fundamental philosophy of Ability Counts is based on "improving the quality of life" for the people they serve. People with various vocational disabilities are trained to be more self sufficient, and through partnerships between local industry and those enrolled in the Ability Counts instructional programs, enrollees are placed in meaningful jobs. Ability Counts continues to grow in employment and training options, as well as numbers of persons with disabilities served since 1980.

Ability Counts had outgrown their previous time and attendance system and needed a workforce management solution that would properly track employees assigned to work at various local partners and support their ever growing and demanding reporting needs.

Ability Counts chose NOVAtime 3000 Enterprise Edition, presented by Pacific Time Systems, after careful research and study. James Ramirez, Technical Manager at Pacific Time Systems, commented, "The NOVAtime Phone-In Module was proposed because it was the ideal solution for tracking Ability Counts' mobile workforce. Many employees work at various locations in the greater Riverside and Orange County areas in California, and the Phone-In module provides a cost-effective way of tracking their attendance activity." James added, "All time punches come into the NOVAtime system in real-time--which allows Ability Counts to monitor attendance in real-time. There's no data collection. NOVAtime's Supervisor Web Services empowers supervisors at Ability Counts to manage their employees anytime, anywhere."

"We needed an automated, easy-to-use scheduling and time-and-attendance system that would help us to manage our mobile employees who are assigned to work at various client locations, and to allow us to focus our energies on our core business: develop and enhance careers for people with vocational disabilities, and to serve the diverse group of public and private organizations partnering with us," explained Jeff Zimarik, Payroll/HR Dept, Ability Counts.

"NOVAtime is so easy for everyone to use, and we love how simple it is for us to customize our reports. Our employees enjoy many of NOVAtime's friendly features in the Phone-In solution, such as hearing their name when calling to clock in or out. Our management team likes the smooth system implementation handled by Pacific Time Systems. NOVAtime's solution has helped us to improve our productivity, reduce the time and burden of tracking employee attendance, lower our company's payroll processing costs, and to fulfill our complex reporting requirements," Jeff stated.

The new Phone-In module also works with NOVAtime 4000 Software as a Service (SaaS), a hosted Time and Attendance / Workforce Management solution offered by NOVAtime.

About Pacific Time Systems
Pacific Time Systems is a certified reseller for NOVAtime's time and attendance / workforce management solutions. It is based at Brea, California. Pacific Time Systems offers a complete suite of NOVAtime's time and attendance solutions from small business, mid-size to enterprise, as well as the hosted service. For more information on Pacific Time Systems, please visit www.pactime.com or call 800-944-0787.

About NOVAtime
With corporate offices located in Monterey Park, California, NOVAtime is a leader in integrating Time and Attendance systems with a company's Human Resource and Payroll systems. NOVAtime is known for their scalable and leading-edge software and hardware technology, and many of the best-managed companies in the world have chosen NOVAtime as their preferred Time and Attendance / Workforce Management solution provider. For more information on NOVAtime, please visit www.novatime.com or call 877-486-6682.

NOVAtime is a trademark of NOVAtime Technology, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners and should be treated as such.

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Novo Carthago Beach & Golf Resort is Finally Launched

Brace Oakley International announces the launch of Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort.

(PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- Brace Oakley International is delighted to announce the launch of Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort.

The resort is situated on the shores of the Mar Menor -- Europe’s largest salt-water lagoon -- in the unspoilt region of Murcia in South-East Spain.

Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort is the most exciting new development to be launched in Spain for some time. The development combines the two most sought after commodities in Spanish property -- golf courses and beaches. The resort will benefit from two 18 hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., along with a vast array of other services and amenities including sports and shopping facilities.

Brace Oakley International will be selling the first phase -- Residencial la Isla -- from May 29th. The official launch takes place at the SIMA property show in Madrid, where Brace Oakley International staff will be attending to make reservations on behalf of their clients. To find out more about Brace Oakley International visit www.bo-i.com.

Clients making reservations at the launch via Brace Oakley International will benefit from a discount of €4,000 off the list price. To reserve a property a deposit of only €600 is required, which is fully refundable should clients not wish to proceed.

Full details of the facilities on offer at this resort can be viewed at www.novocarthagogolfandbeachresort.com.

Novo Carthago Beach and Golf Resort promises to be serious competition for the successful resorts being built by Polaris World, also located in Murcia. Brace Oakley International are the number one real estate agent for off-plan and re-sale properties on the Murcia golf resorts, including Polaris World and Peraleja Golf Resort. They have a great selection of key-ready property, often at less than market value, which can be viewed at www.resalepolaris.com.

For further details on any of the developments marketed by Brace Oakley International, contact their head office on 0044 1293 565 808

Media Contact:
Matt Oakley
U.K.: 0870 850 1656
Outside U.K.: 0044 1293565808

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Sound Wall Enclosure Engineered to Reduce Shredder Sound Near Residential Community

Sturgis Iron and Metal retained Acoustical Solutions to assist in a continuous effort to "coexist" with the surrounding residential community in Elkhart, Indiana. After the installation of the Mega-Shredder at the Sturgis facility, Acoustical Solutions was brought in to perform additional sound mitigation, including the design of a sound wall enclosure.

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- Since the installation of the Mega-Shredder, the Sturgis facility continues to attempt to improve environmental conditions for its residential neighbors. Because sound has been one of the primary concerns with the Mega-Shredder, Acoustical Solutions has been retained to provide additional noise mitigation at the Elkhart facility. Acoustical Solutions has performed a site survey of the shredder to obtain the information necessary to engineer a Sound Barrier Enclosure that will effectively block and absorb noise created by the machinery.

Acoustical Solutions assembled a team of Acoustical, Civil and Structural Engineers capable of taking on the project requirements and demands necessary to mitigate the noise created by the shredder and occasional explosion of "LP-Tanks" (propane). The shredder is capable of reducing cars to small shrapnel in a matter of seconds. The LP tanks are sometimes overlooked in the trunk of cars sold to Sturgis for recycling. When sent through the shredder unknowingly, the tanks dangerously explode. The type of explosion that occurs is commonly called a Bleve (Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion). The Bleve is a dangerous explosion if not controlled properly, and the noise and vibrations caused by these explosions are irritating to neighboring residents.

Acoustical Solutions is designing a Sound Barrier Wall that will block and absorb the noise produced by the daily operation of the shredder. The engineering team will also design a Blast Shield and Fragment Retention System to handle the accidental LP tank explosions. The daily operation of the shredder cannot be obstructed by the design and addition of the Sound Barrier Enclosure, Blast Shield or Fragment Retention System. Acoustical Solutions will be on the project site May 23rd to begin designs that will incorporate seamlessly into the Mega-shredder structure.

The Mega-Shredder is the world's largest automobile shredder. It is driven by an 8,000 HP AC Motor and is capable of processing as much as 400 tons of steel per hour. The History Channel as part of its "Modern Marvel" series will feature the 130 Heavy Shredder. The televised premier is May 23, 2007.

For more information on this project or Sound Barrier Walls please contact Tim White at (800) 782-5742, ext. 32.

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Ackerman Security First U.S. Residential Security Company to Offer Permanent Escape Ladder

Residential security leader turns to permanent escape ladders to better protect homeowners and their families.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- PEARL Protected®, creators of the patented Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder (PEARL®) for two and three-story homes, today announced that Ackerman Security Systems is the first residential security company in the U.S. to include PEARL as part of its home security offering. Effective next month, Ackerman will begin offering the PEARL permanent escape ladder to its fast-growing customer base of more than 35,000 residents in Atlanta and North Georgia.

The partnership between PEARL and Ackerman is a first for the home security industry. Never before has a residential security provider offered an escape device that can be integrated into its monitoring services. This unique collaboration will enable residents to escape from fire and other home emergencies easily, safely and quickly while instantly alerting emergency personnel. In a situation where seconds are the difference between life and death, this partnership can drastically reduce loss of life, injury and property damage.

Ackerman is the largest locally-owned security company in Georgia. The company will sell the PEARL permanent escape ladder directly to new and existing customers as well as help customers arrange for professional installation through local Mr. Handyman technicians. Additionally, Ackerman will integrate PEARL with its home security monitoring systems and services by adding "touch points" to the PEARL device. When the system is armed and the PEARL door is opened, Ackerman monitoring agents will be immediately notified and emergency personnel will be deployed.

"Escape has traditionally been overlooked by home security companies. However, Ackerman believes it's just as important as detecting danger and alerting emergency services," said Jim Callahan, vice president of sales, Ackerman Security Systems.

The company's decision to include PEARL in its home security offering echoes the current consumer demands for improved residential safety options, especially as it relates to fire. In a recent survey conducted by Zoomerang Research, nearly 65 percent of respondents said they would prefer a permanent escape ladder over a portable emergency ladder. Additionally, approximately 25 percent of respondents said they would ask their home security company to tie PEARL into their existing monitored alarm system.

Residential fires continue to pose a great threat to lives and homes across the country. According to the National Fire Protection Association, there were approximately 381,000 home fires in 2005, resulting in 3,030 civilian deaths and more than 13,300 civilian injuries. In the first quarter of 2007, many communities are already reporting above average casualties from house fires. A significant portion of these casualties are the direct result of not being able to escape from upper-story bedrooms. PEARL solves this problem by providing a permanent means of escape where you need it, when you need it - like an air bag for the home.

"No other home security company has taken such a proactive stance on the issue of escape. Ackerman has once again set itself apart from the competition. Their residential customers are perhaps the safest in the country," said David Duley, CEO, PEARL Protected.

Since PEARL's debut in October 2005, it has become one of the most recognized home safety products in the marketplace. PEARL has received the Home Safety Council's 2006 Product Innovation Award and has been featured on multiple episodes of ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. PEARL has been also been showcased on NBC's Today and CBS's The Early Show.

About PEARL Protected
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PEARL Protected is redefining the standards of home and fire safety through its patented, breakthrough product - PEARL - a revolutionary Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder that can be quickly and easily deployed in the event of a residential fire or other home emergency. It is currently available through a variety of channels, including the nation's largest homebuilders, building supply dealers, home safety companies and remodelers and maintenance specialists. PEARL can also be ordered directly through the PEARL Protected website (www.pearlprotected.com) or via phone at 800.374.5737.

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Rees Associates Inc., in Association with Lincoln Synergy Group, Begins Lincoln Synergy Center Project in Lincoln, Nebraska

Rees Associates Inc., in association with Lincoln Synergy Group, has been authorized to begin the Lincoln Synergy Center, a mixed-use development project in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- Rees Associates Inc., in association with Lincoln Synergy Group, has been authorized by an 11-member Advisory Board and the Mayor of Lincoln, Nebraska to begin the Lincoln Synergy Center mixed-use development project in downtown Lincoln.

Mayor Coleen J. Seng announced negotiations with Lincoln Synergy Group on April 25, 2007 to redevelop part of downtown Lincoln in a $180 million project which includes the following: 22-story tower, 150-room hotel, 104 apartment condominiums, over 140,000 square feet office and retail space, and a 18-story tower to include 245 retirement housing units for the University of Nebraska.

Steve Walker of the REES/Lincoln Synergy Group Team states, "...the submitted proposal reflects a solution that combines the various programmatic elements in a synergistic relationship, while responding to the existing brick and limestone vernacular prevalent in Lincoln and on the University campus."

Lincoln city leaders hope the project will spur more downtown development.

Rees Associates, Inc., with locations in Atlanta, Dallas, and Oklahoma City offers services in architecture, planning and interiors and specializes in the fields of broadcast, healthcare, senior living, corporate/commercial, higher education, government, and justice facilities.

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For Farmers, Ordering Parts is Now a Click Away

Ag Dealer offers the convenience of online ordering

Intercourse, PA (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- In agriculture, like any business, time is money and for the farmer any time not spent in the field impacts the bottom line. To help farmers make the most of their time, Hoober, Inc., a Case-IH farm equipment dealer, is now offering farmers a fast, reliable way to order the parts they need. Whether it is tractor, hay equipment, tillage equipment, planters or combine parts, Hoober provides farmers the convenience of ordering parts online.

In addition to the convenience of being able to order farm equipment parts quickly, Hoober customers can also order parts anytime from anywhere. Already recognized for their outstanding parts service, making the move to online ordering was a natural step for Hoober.

"When it comes to parts, our job is to make sure we can get the parts our customers need as quickly and efficiently as possible," said Tom Yohe, Hoober's general manager. "Farmers today are using the Internet more and more and giving them the ability to order tractor parts from their home computer, or any computer, was something we felt we should make available."

Another plus for farmers visiting Hoober's site is the ability to find and order parts for all makes and models of farm equipment.

"If you're looking for Case IH tractor parts obviously we're going to have that because we're a Case-IH dealer," said Yohe. "But our parts capabilities extend far beyond that. Basically, whatever you're looking for you can find and order on our site," said Yohe. "Tractor filters, tractor paint, disc blades, batteries, baler twine, oil… the list is too big to cover completely and it includes parts for all makes and models."

In addition to ordering parts, the new website features Hoober's complete used farm equipment inventory as well as information on Hoober's new agricultural equipment, equipment specials, construction equipment, and rental units.

One of the most popular links on the website is the farm toy page. Hoober's large selection of farm toys are easily searched and located using 'narrow your search' style lookup screens. The screen design and toy selection have obviously been well received based on the popularity of this page by customers from all regions of the country. Industry collectibles and apparel also have dedicated pages on the new website.

The commitment by Hoober, Inc. to develop an extensive customer service based website and the traffic it has generated from customers, demonstrates that the farm equipment industry is certainly taking advantage of the benefits of the Internet. Like any other business, quality and efficiency are keys to success in farming and the tools and services offered at www.hoober.com are helping Hoober customers stay competitive in the marketplace.

About Hoober
Founded in 1941, Hoober, Inc. has four locations (Intercourse, PA, McAlisterville, PA, Middletown, DE and Seaford, DE) and serves agricultural and construction customers throughout the eastern United States.

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Student Design Project for Green Affordable Housing Comes to Life

Students enrolled in the Ecosa Institute's Total Immersion Semester in Sustainable Design have worked together to create plans for an environmentally, socially and economically responsible 45-unit housing project for Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal, a non-profit community development organization sponsored by John C. Lincoln hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. This project is currently moving into the construction document phase with a commitment to eco friendly design as a means of providing long-term affordability for home-owners.

(PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- While it is exceptionally rare for today's design students to see their plans translated into real-world construction projects, it is rarer still that they are given an opportunity to make a direct and positive impact in people's lives. By employing sustainable design methods learned throughout their semester at the Ecosa Institute, students have been able to address the social and economic components of a workforce housing complex on its way to construction in Phoenix, Arizona.

Searching for solutions to the lack of affordable workforce housing in their area, Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal, a non-profit community development corporation sponsored by John C. Lincoln hospital, commissioned the Ecosa Institute and its students to design a 45-unit housing project in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Phoenix. As the National Association of Home Builders has noted, "Workers who provide vital services to the community face an uphill battle to find affordable housing in the nation's top 25 metropolitan areas," of which Phoenix is one. The Ecosa students were required to engage the practicalities and constraints of site and budget-- subjects not often taught in architecture school--in order to maintain a 'triple bottom line' of economic, ecological and social balance.

Though contrary to popular thought, green design can be affordable upfront while also mitigating utility costs down the line. The Mission Lane design utilizes solar orientation and shading strategies to achieve passive heating, lighting, ventilation and cooling so that the buildings will actually regulate their interior temperatures. Rainwater catchment and gray water reuse will allow the native landscape design to thrive in even the driest summer months. The site will be a pilot project for a new form of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ certification, LEED-H, that will be used to assess multi-family townhouse units.

Antony Brown, Director of the Ecosa Institute, highlights the broader implications of the successful student endeavor, "Because half of all carbon emissions come from the building sector, the American Institute of Architects has announced the 2010 Imperative to increase ecological literacy in all design classrooms by 2010 and the 2030 Challenge to reduce the carbon output of all new construction 10% every five years, so that by 2030 all new buildings are completely carbon neutral. The Mission Lane project is an example of the work the Ecosa Institute is doing to address the oncoming crisis of climate change and can serve as a model for other designers attempting to meet the 2030 Challenge."

For more information on the progress of the innovative Mission Lane project or to learn more about the unique Sustainable Design programs offered through the Ecosa Institute, please visit their website at ecosainstitute.org.

About the Ecosa Institute:

Since offering its first semester in Sustainable Design in 2000 in Prescott, Arizona, the Ecosa Institute has evolved to provide revolutionary learning experiences to design students, professionals and others interested in ensuring a sustainable future. Their mission is to restore health to the natural environment, and thus the human environment, through education in design.

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Products/Services Which Support U.S. Embassy Design, Construction, Maintenance And Security Are Focus of June Open House Event in D.C.

The American Small Business Coalition Will Host Industry Representatives and Department of State Officials in Structured Matchmaking Sessions and Innovative Product/Technology Review Panels in Event Intended to Attract New Companies for Support of Worldwide Embassy Programs

Washington, DC (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- On Tuesday June 5th, The American Small Business Coalition will play host to the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations 2007 Open House in Washington, D.C. Representatives from small, medium and large companies providing products and services used in the design, construction, maintenance and security of embassy compounds worldwide will participate in targeted collaborations and product and technology reviews with decision-makers from the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO).

OBO directs the worldwide overseas buildings program for the Department of State and the U.S. Government community serving abroad under the authority of the chiefs of mission. In concert with other State Department bureaus, foreign affairs agencies, and Congress, OBO sets worldwide priorities for the design, construction, acquisition, maintenance, use, and sale of real properties and the use of sales proceeds.

This event will provide participants with face-to-face opportunities to present their products, services and innovations to Managing and Division Directors from OBO, and Prime Contractors currently supporting the provisioning of safe, secure, and functional platforms for U.S. diplomatic and consular missions overseas.

OBO is currently engaged in the following activities and programs:

• 39 New Embassy Compound/New Office Annex projects under design/construction ($3B)
• 24 rehabilitation projects underway ($332.2M)
• 197 Compound Security and Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance (FE/BR) replacement projects ($190M) underway
• 76 New Embassy Compound projects in Long-Range Overseas Buildings Plan ($6.5B)
• 17,681 properties at 265 locations to serve
• 13 New Embassy Compound/New Office Annex projects planned for award in FY 2007

Department of State and OBO officials from the following organizations will be present:

Operations and Maintenance Office
Project Execution Office
Office of Real Estate
Office of Planning and Development
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Acquisitions and Logistics Management (Contracting)

The event kicks off with opening remarks by Major General Charles E. Williams, USA (Ret.), OBO's Director and Chief Operating Officer (Assistant Secretary equivalent), followed by targeted matchmaking and roundtable sessions with OBO officials and prime contractor representatives. The Open House will conclude with a reception for all event participants.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT?

Companies providing products and services in the following areas seeking domestic and overseas business opportunities:

Real Estate Brokerage Services
Real Estate Appraisals
Site Searches
Property Acquisitions
Tenant Representation
Market Studies
Inspection Services
Initial Planning Studies
Site Assessment and Zoning Studies
Space Utilization Studies
Cost Engineering & Estimating Services
Architect/Interior Design
Civil/Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Mechnaical/Electrical/Plumbing
Fire Protection Systems
Physical Security Systems
Cleared American Guards
Construction Surveillance Technicians
Security Window/Door Installers
Technical Security System Designers & Installers
Construction Contract Management
On-Site Construction Supervision
Logistical Support
Commissioning & Testing
Safety & Health Programs
Roof Design & Inspection
Elevator Repair & Replacement
Water Treatment
Energy Savings Perfomance
Communications Maintenance & Repair

Event Details:
WHAT: Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations 2007 Open House
DATE/TIME: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 2:00PM to 7:00PM
LOCATION: Marriott at Metro Center, 775 12th Street, NW (Ballroom Level), Washington, DC 20005
REGISTER: Register online or see the attached registration form.

About The American Small Business Coalition

The American Small Business Coalition (The ASBC) provides an innovative membership program to companies doing business in the Government Sector and facilitates industry education through ongoing technical and advisory support. Member companies are regularly exposed to relevant business intelligence and relationships intended to assist them in the decision-making process. The ASBC Advisory Board, a key resource in the ongoing education and relationship development, consists of recognized industry professionals and former government officials and military leaders, dedicated to supporting The ASBC and its members. For more information about The ASBC Advisory Board, visit http://advisors.theasbc.org.

For more information about The American Small Business Coalition, visit them online at http://www.theasbc.org.

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Atlanta Builders Eligible for Free Generation4 Electric Radiant Floor Warming System from Speedheat® in a Model Home, Design Center, Custom Home or Renovation Project

With Speedheat's free installation offer, home builders and remodeling firms in Atlanta can experience the world's most advanced electric radiant floor heating system on a risk-free basis. As a leader in the radiant industry for over 20 years, Speedheat® offers builders peace of mind and the opportunity to earn generous margins on their advanced products and services. Speedheat® makes floor warming simple and profitable for custom builders, production builders and renovators.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- To further promote their Generation4™ floor warming systems in the Atlanta area, Speedheat® of Woodstock just announced a promotion offering local builders a free installation in a model home, design center, custom home or renovation project. The promotion is available to custom and production home builders as well as residential renovation firms within a 50 mile radius of Atlanta now through August 31, 2007. To qualify for the free installation of a floor heating system, builders must simply offer Speedheat® as an optional upgrade in a community with 20 or more new units planned (ideal for production builders) or as a featured upgrade in four or more rooms/homes (a good option for custom builders and/or remodeling companies).

"With the introduction of our free installation offer, we wanted to make it as easy as possible for builders to try our radiant floor heating systems and services on a risk-free basis," says Peter Newman, President of Speedheat U.S. "There are no up front costs, and we offer complimentary promotional materials, free quotes, expert installation and the ability for our partners to make generous profits. From a bottom line perspective, Speedheat® is a valuable tool for builders to differentiate themselves and increase their margins."

Speedheat® Makes Floor Warming Easy and Profitable:
In addition to allowing builders to "try" the product, Speedheat® will also provide builders with complimentary literature to help them "sell" the product to their buyers and provide complimentary custom quotes based on their floorplans. Speedheat® offers builders generous discounts on all Generation4™ under floor heating systems including TileWarm™ - CarpetMate™ - WoodBeWarmer™ and RugBuddy™. Builders may "mark up" the systems as they wish. Speedheat® will also provide optional installation services and/or offer installation help at www.speedheat.us, toll free support line at 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356) and through customized training sessions in the Atlanta area.

"By offering floor warming as an upgrade, builders can differentiate themselves in Atlanta's competitive housing market and identify their company as a leader by offering the latest and greatest luxury options," says Pieter Jansens, Chairman of Speedheat International. "As your partner, Speedheat® will gladly help you in selecting and specifying the appropriate systems and by providing expert installation and training as required. With the industry's most advanced products and solutions, generous reseller pricing, satisfaction guarantees, and greater installation flexibility in tricky spaces, we strive to make floor heating an easy-to-sell upgrade that is highly profitable for our partners."

Contact Us to Schedule Your Free Installation:
To schedule your free installation in a model home, design center, custom home or renovation project, please contact Lori Tilt at 1-888-927-6356 ext. 222. For more information about Speedheat U.S., please visit www.speedheat.us.

Speedheat® Generation4™ systems Offer Many Unique Advantages:
Speedheat® can be installed at any time, in any room and under virtually any floor covering (carpet, stone, floating wood, laminates, vinyl and more). Other G4™ advantages include:

Customized Comfort and Ease of Installation:
Speedheat® systems are fully customized to meet the specific needs of each installation. Speedheat® is happy to assist builders in specifying the correct products. Speedheat's feather thin heating element maneuvers easily in tricky spaces and the build up height is only 1/16", making the heating system ideal for installation in new and remodeled homes.

Optimized Energy Conservation:
Speedheat's G4™ systems are the most responsive in the industry and, with the use of their Intellistat™ thermostats, achieve comfort balance more quickly than other systems. Because of their responsive nature, G4™ systems more easily adjust to minor temperature shifts or sudden weather changes with microclimate (mini) adjustments and do not fully cycle on and off like most other radiant systems making Speedheat extremely energy efficient to operate.

Promotes Healthier Environments:
Speedheat's Generation4™ systems provide optimum thermal comfort at lower temperatures than conventional heating systems. This in turn means that G4™ does not dry out air as much as older generation systems. Lower air temperatures contain a lesser amount of moisture and bacteria, thus humidity discomfort and the levels of airborne particles are reduced. In fact, even the Department of Energy says, "Radiant heating has a number of advantages: It is more efficient than baseboard heating and usually more efficient than forced-air heating because no energy is lost through ducts. The lack of moving air can also be advantageous to people with severe allergies."

Uncompromised Safety:
Only Speedheat's G4™ systems feature the patented PTCSelfControl™ flexible heating element. The self-regulating element prevents overheating, and the multi-stranded core is protected with a tough Tefzel® outer sheath to resist abrasion and aging. All Speedheat® products have undergone rigorous testing, including complete submersion in water while energized. All systems feature a full-surround ground screen that is an effective EMR, EMI and RFI shield, and GFCI protection provides absolute electrical safety. Speedheat's products are all UL-listed and National Electric Code (NEC) compliant.

Recent Recognition in USA:
Speedheat® was selected for inclusion in Lochstone Manor, the $7.25 million 2007 Roswell Woman's Club Showcase Home and included in both the "New" and "Renew" Showcase Homes at the Southern Building Show in 2006. Metropolitan Home magazine featured RugBuddy™ in their May 2006 Design 100 list. RugBuddy™ was also named as one of the "35 Best Home Products" in the February 2006 issue of Mountain Living. Speedheat® was also recently featured in This Old House Magazine's "20 of the Year's Coolest Tools, Gizmos and Gadgets" list. Speedheat® has also been featured in such publications/shows as: Southern Living, House DIY (formerly do!), Atlanta Home Improvement, Points North, Living in Atlanta, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Chicago Tribune, HGTV, FloorRadio, FloorDaily, Rug Insider and the Ask Andrea™ nationally-syndicated home improvement radio show.

Additional Information:
Speedheat U.S. is located at 120 Arnold Mill Park, Suite 100, Woodstock, GA 30188. For information about reseller opportunities in America, product information, pricing estimates and/or installation scheduling, please call 1-888-WARM-FLOOR (1-888-927-6356), or fax 1-888-927-6357 or visit www.speedheat.us.

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Long Beach Family Moves Into Habitat For Humanity Home Thanks To Commitment By Former Mayor Beverly O'neill

Long Beach home dedication ceremony with Former Mayor O'Neill, Current Mayor Bob Foster & Habitat Partner Family, the Nunez Family takes place May 24th. The renovated home broke ground in May 2006 in honor of exiting Mayor Beverly O'Neill to commemorate her tenure and commitment to affordable housing in the city.

(PRWEB) May 22, 2007 -- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles (www.habitatla.org), will dedicate its newest home to the Nunez family, in a ceremony on Thursday, May 24. The renovated home in Long Beach broke ground in May 2006 in honor of exiting Mayor Beverly O'Neill to commemorate her tenure and commitment to affordable housing in the city. The Nunez family home was built in partnership with The Long Beach Housing Development Company and several corporate supporters, and has been equipped with a personal elevator for their handicapped son who is in a wheelchair.

WHO: Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles & the Nunez Family

WHAT: Home dedication celebration for the Nunez Family - Former Long Beach Mayor Beverly O'Neill and current Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, along with Erin Rank, President/CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles; Suja Lowenthal, 2nd District Councilmember; Richard Green, Chairperson of The Long Beach Housing Development Company; and Craig Watson, Vice President of Communications, Western Division, from Charter Communications will all be in attendance.

WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2007
10:30am - 12:30pm

WHERE: 483 Gaviota Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90802
*Parking and event access is available from 5th Street

WHY: The single family home was sold to the city of Long Beach by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for $1 with the restriction that the home would later be sold to a qualifying low-income family. The Long Beach Housing Development Company later sold the home to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles and took the HUD restriction one step further by structuring an agreement that will restrict the future sale of the property to other low-income buyers, thereby providing essentially perpetual affordable homeownership. H.U.D. HOME funds were used, along with sponsor contributions, to completely rebuild the property from the ground up. The Nunez family home is the 32nd home that Habitat for Humanity and the City of Long Beach have built together.

Media Sponsor: Charter Communications
Lead Sponsor: Downtown Lion's Club of Long Beach
Sponsors: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); The City of Long Beach; The Long Beach Housing Development Company; Southern California Edison; Home Depot; Boeing Employee Community Fund; BP; Northrop Grumman; 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.

About Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles
HFH GLA (www.habitatla.org) strives to eliminate poverty housing through advocacy, education and partnership with families in need to build simple, decent affordable housing. Since 1990, HFH GLA has built more than 190 homes, transforming the lives of hundreds of individuals. In the spring of 2007, HFH GLA kicked off a three-year campaign to build or renovate over 250 homes in the greater Los Angeles community. Nearly 100 of these homes will be completed with the help of over 2000 volunteers from around the world during the Jimmy Carter Work Project, a five-day build project this fall.

Contacts:
Lydia Lujan
HFH GLA
T: 626-676-8218 (Cell/On-site)

Angela Moore
www.Starfish-PR.com
T: 310-429-8868 (Cell/On-site)

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May 21, 2007

ShuBee Launches New Site

The new site includes visual enhancements, easier navigation, a new, integrated ecommerce engine, and much more.

Macon, GA (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 – ShuBee, a leader in care wear for service industries, today announced the launch of their new website (www.shubee.com). The new site includes visual enhancements, easier navigation, a new, integrated ecommerce engine, and much more.

“The new site marks a milestone in growth,” says Randy Bennett, General Manager, ShuBee, Inc. “Customer service has been the cornerstone of our success and this new website helps us better communicate with our customers.”

ShuBee offers a variety of care wear products including shoe covers, coveralls, gloves, window film, and a lot more. They also serve a variety of industries including general contractors, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and pest control. In addition to selling industry leading products, ShuBee’s Service Consultants offer their knowledge and expertise to help grow their clients’ businesses. They work directly with customers to help create competitive advantages and advise on how ShuBee products can help improve their bottom-line.

To learn more call 1.877.974.8233.

About ShuBee
At ShuBee, we are not here just to sell you products. We offer a free consulting service that can help you increase your client base and retain those clients. Our trained consultants will advise you on how you can increase your sales, while maintaining or even increasing price, growing your client base, promoting value. Browse our selection of window film, shoe covers, coveralls, and more.

Contact ShuBee:
Randy Bennett
General Manager
ShuBee Customer Care Wear
1.877.974.8233

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Housing Predictor Reports U.S. Real Estate Turn Around

More than half of the U.S. housing markets are appreciating or have stabilized, signaling a turn around in the national real estate slow down, according to a Special report by Housing Predictor, which forecasts real estate markets in all 50 states.

Destin, FL (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- More than half of the nation's housing markets are appreciating or have at least stabilized, according to a Special report by Housing Predictor, an information driven web site, which forecasts housing markets in all 50 U.S. states.

Some 56% of the nation's markets are appreciating or have stabilized. Improving markets are scattered from the east coast to the south and include the Pacific north-west. Most are experiencing higher sales volume than in 2006 due to lower prices. At least 18 states have housing markets that are appreciating, which includes Washington and Oregon.

Texas, which had lagged behind much of the nation in appreciation during the national boom has seen its markets take a direct turn around. Houston, Dallas, Austin and other markets in Texas are even reporting buyers paying full price for some properties. New Mexico markets are experiencing similar results.

The sub-prime loan problem has led to the nation's second all-time high level of foreclosures behind the U.S. Savings and Loan Crisis in the late 1980's. But eager investors are beginning to make a dent in the foreclosure market buying many properties for lower prices. Housing Predictor expects foreclosures to continue to increase throughout the remainder of the year, and level off toward the end of 2007 as more investors purchase properties.

The sub-prime problem has quietly already spread into the conventional lending market, which lowered mortgage borrowers qualifying standards with a variety of aggressive exotic loan programs. However, economic forecasts indicate the damage in the conventional lending markets should be limited.

Raw undeveloped land, however, and newly developed subdivision lots in many areas of the country are expected to be the next casualty of the growing sub-prime problem. Foreclosures in newly developed subdivision lots are forecast to increase through the year, but economists are unsure of what the impact will be on the national real estate market, according to the report on Housing Predictor.

However, with increasing inflationary pressures on the Federal Reserve Board to cut interest rates in order to stave-off an economic crisis, Housing Predictor now expects the Fed to cut interest rates before the end of 2007 to help the U.S. housing market avert a worsening national real estate slow down. After 17 rate increases the Fed has left the prime lending rate unchanged for more than a half year.

To see more details on how the "Worst May Be Over in National Housing Market Slowdown," check your local markets housing forecast and search real estate listings visit http://www.housingpredictor.com

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NFL Officeworks to Relocate from Midtown Atlanta to Vinings-Area Location

NFL Officeworks, a leading provider of new, remanufactured and previously-owned commercial office furniture, today announced it will be moving its midtown location to 2870 Plant Atkinson Road, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, conveniently located in the Vinings area of Atlanta.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- NFL Officeworks, a leading provider of new, remanufactured and previously-owned commercial office furniture, today announced it will be moving its midtown location to 2870 Plant Atkinson Road, Smyrna, Georgia, 30080, conveniently located in the Vinings area of Atlanta.

The new facility will increase the size of the current new and pre-owned commercial office furniture showrooms, enabling the company to showcase more of its new furniture products from more than 100 manufacturers, including such recognized names as Allsteel, HON and Global. The new facility will also provide more room for NFL Officeworks' large selection of discounted, pre-owned office furniture customers can buy direct from the show floor.

NFL Officeworks decided to move its current location at 151 14th Street as the result of the upcoming 14th Street Bridge construction project. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) project will close the 14th Street Bridge for approximately 14 to 16 months and restrict access to the current location.

"We are taking the opportunity to further segment our business through the creation of a commercial showroom and separate pre-owned showroom," said Rick Robillard, president of NFL Officeworks. "Our customers enjoy being able to see the furniture set up in our showrooms, versus trying to figure out how their offices will look from a catalog or website photo. Our new location will enable us to showcase many of the products we carry from our suppliers in actual settings. Just as you wouldn't buy a car without visiting a dealer showroom, few would like to buy furniture without being able to sit in the chairs and open the drawers of a desk first."

Half of NFL Officeworks' new 24,000 square foot facility will be dedicated to its new commercial office furniture showroom, providing customers with access to many of the most popular product lines represented by the company through its relationships with more than 100 of the world's leading commercial office furniture manufacturers.

NFL Officeworks also offers customers one of the largest inventories of remanufactured and previously-owned commercial office furniture in the southeast, with more than $1 million in inventory in-stock between its showroom and 75,000 square foot facility in Atlanta, Georgia. This selection of remanufactured and previously-owned office furniture gives both small and large businesses with significant cost savings over new merchandise.

"NFL Officeworks began as 'National Furniture Liquidators' in the early 90s and specialized in providing businesses with high-quality office furniture at a value through its remanufactured and pre-owned inventories," adds Robillard. "While the company has evolved into one of the southeast's leading suppliers of new commercial office furniture, furnishing many of Georgia's leading Fortune 1000 companies, we remain committed to providing small to medium-sized businesses and cost-conscious customers with the widest range of options for their office furniture needs."

NFL Officeworks will open its new location in June 2007. For more information on NFL Officeworks and its move to the Vinings area, please call 404.872.7280 or visit http://www.nflinc.com.

About NFL Officeworks
NFL Officeworks is one of the leading providers of new, remanufactured and previously-owned commercial office furniture in the southeast. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, NFL Officeworks provides commercial office furniture solutions for small to large businesses across the southeast. NFL Officeworks provides businesses with the widest selection of commercial office furniture in the southeast, carrying products from more than 100 manufacturers and providing customers with high-quality remanufactured and pre-owned furniture options from its 75,000 square foot facility in Atlanta, Georgia. NFL Officeworks' Atlanta location features an extensive showroom of new furniture and a 12,000 square foot liquidation center for immediate purchases. For more information on NFL Officeworks, please call 404.872.7280 or visit http://www.nflinc.com.

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Telogis, a GPS Fleet Tracking and Productivity Software Provider, Launches New Brand and Web Site

Telogis is proud to announce the new Telogis brand and Telogis.com website. Telogis is growing at a rate of 100% year over year and wanted its message and look to represent our rapid growth and our innovative customer-centric culture.

Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- Always leading in innovation, Telogis is proud to announce the new Telogis brand and Telogis.com website. Telogis is growing at a rate of 100% year over year and wanted its message and look to represent our rapid growth and our innovative customer-centric culture.

To accomplish this objective, Telogis brought in Kim Troxel, of RedTrox Inc. to lead the Marketing Department. "The past look and feel of Telogis did not match the quality of their products. We wanted to promote a brand image that represented Telogis' commitment to high quality and innovative products," said Kim Troxel.

Over the past year, Telogis has undergone a total re-branding effort. "I am proud of our new brand image," remarks Steve Rabago, CEO of Telogis. "Our marketing efforts now truly represent the high quality and innovation equal to that of our products and services." The new website features clearer navigation, more focused content and a cleaner user interface for enhanced usability.

A logo can speak volumes about a company's products, services and values. The three rings intertwined represent the interdependence with our customers, vendors, employees, and our products and service. This interdependence extends to our OnTrack Fleet Productivity and GeoBase Mapping Platform products as they are linked but not fused, and each with their own unique identity through color and form creating a whole enterprise. The circular shapes represent Telogis' forward movement and the colors chosen represent space, both the virtual and earthly.

About Telogis:
Telogis is a Location Technology company delivering software and services through two product lines. OnTrack provides GPS Fleet Tracking Productivity Tools and Fleet Management Systems; and GeoBase designs and sells GIS component software and platforms for application developers. Telogis was established in 2001, and has offices in California, Texas, Washington and Christchurch, New Zealand. Telogis software services and products are used and distributed worldwide through a network of authorized resellers and licensees. To learn more about Telogis and to download a free copy of the Aberdeen report -- Service on the Move: Driving Profitability via Fleet Management, visit our website at www.telogis.com

Mission: "Dedicated to enhancing the value of our customer's business, through intelligent integration of location technologies, information, and services."

949-646-6637

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Orgill Inc., Signs with InXpo for Online Lawn and Garden Show

Orgill Inc., the nation's largest independently owned hardlines distributor, has signed with InXpo, the leader in producing online trade shows, to create an online Lawn and Garden Show scheduled for November 2007.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- Orgill Inc., the nation's largest independently owned hardlines distributor, has signed with InXpo, the leader in producing online trade shows, to create an online Lawn and Garden Show scheduled for November 2007. Orgill's dealer customers will be able to visit vendor booths, network with Orgill staff, vendors and peers, find out about new Orgill programs, and take advantage of market-only deals all from the comfort of their own home or office.

"We're excited to be expanding our customer reach with the Online Lawn and Garden Show," says Steve East, Orgill's Vice President of Advertising. "We hope to introduce a new way for our dealers to see products. Plus have the opportunity to have the most current pricing and assortment available."

Orgill will leverage InXpo's six years of online trade show expertise to help improve show efficiencies, boost sales and increase dealer profit margins through this 100% Internet-based Lawn and Garden show.

At Orgill's recently held record-setting Spring Dealer Market in Orlando, customers were so overwhelmed by the enhancements and additions Orgill made to its Worldwide Sourcing line of Lawn and Garden products, which are sourced directly from the prime manufacturer as a way for its customers to enhance their margins and expand their existing lines, that it made good business sense to create the Online Lawn and Garden Show to highlight these products in a show of their own.

"InXpo is proud to be partnering with Orgill to host and produce their first online Lawn and Garden Show. As an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services, Orgill is once again leading the way in new and innovative ways to reach their customer base. With InXpo's proven track record of generating revenues and creating a successful and engaging show experience for the host distributors, their vendors/suppliers and their dealers alike, this is a win-win for both of us," says Malcolm Lotzof, InXpo's CEO.

About Orgill, Inc.
Headquartered in Memphis since 1847, Orgill, Inc. is the nation's largest independently owned hardlines distributor. From its five domestic distribution centers and two export consolidation facilities, Orgill, Inc. distributes hardware and home improvement products to hardware, home improvement and building material retailers across the United States and in 60 countries throughout the world. In addition to its distribution capabilities, Orgill, Inc. is recognized as an industry leader for its development of innovative retail programs and services that are designed to fulfill a simple mission--to help its customers run more profitable retail operations.

About InXpo
InXpo is the leader in producing and managing online communities and online shows, including tradeshows, selling events, educational seminars, networking conferences and conventions. InXpo is headquartered in Bannockburn, Ill., and has been producing online trade shows for more than five years. InXpo's online shows improve the way organizations use events to do business by making it more affordable and convenient to participate. Distributors scheduling upcoming online shows are taking advantage of the flexibility of InXpo's state-of-the-art technology to tailor the online shows for their specific needs. InXpo's online show solution includes all the technology and services that are required to deliver a successful online show. To learn more about InXpo, please visit www.inxpo.com.

Media Contact
Allison Clark
847-457-4454
aclark @ inxpo.com

Sales Contact
David Kaz
847-735-1800 x25
david @ inxpo.com

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Leading Atlanta Eco Builder Delivers Area Firsts in Design and Construction

Eco Custom Home's "Forrest Manor" introduces Atlantans to a higher quality of sustainable luxury living with Atlanta building firsts for semi-custom homes including the first rain harvesting system; the first Spider™ insulation installation; the first installation of Paperstone™ countertops; and the first deck using sustainability harvested Ebony & Lace™ Ipe decking. All Eco Custom Homes are designed to fit into the upscale neighborhoods in which they are built but unlike their non-green counterparts, these estate homes offer sustainable living and reduced utility usage by 30-40%.

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- Eco Custom Homes has engaged in the practice of designing semi-custom homes for 6 years and with Forrest Manor, they raise the bar in the Atlanta area for sustainable, luxury living. "Forrest Manor" introduces Atlantans to a higher quality of sustainable living with Atlanta building firsts for semi-custom homes including the first rain harvesting system; the first Spider™ insulation installation; the first installation of Paperstone™ countertops; and the first deck using sustainability harvested Ebony & Lace Ipe decking.

"Forrest Manor" is a 6500 square foot, gated Estate Home on a 1.3 acre wooded lot in Sandy Springs priced at $1,775,000. The home is 60 days from completion and already offers Atlanta buyers their first glimpse of the "must have" quality and detail they should expect from their builder whether investing in a custom or semi-custom eco home. In addition to these area firsts, Eco Custom Homes incorporates other eco details in their homes such as on-demand hot water heating systems; alternatives to MDF materials, Super High Efficient HVAC Systems with less than 4% leakage, and formaldehyde-free house insulation. "We constantly research, test and implement new products in our homes," explains Jeff Dinkle, President, Eco Custom Homes. "This practice maintains our vanguard status in building semi-custom, eco luxury and will lead us to our goal of providing zero energy leakage homes, as well."

Eco Custom Homes is a 100% Earthcraft™ homebuilding partner and collaborates with other companies including Atlanta's Waldenour to incorporate eco standards, luxury, comfort, and an overall natural energy flow throughout their homes. "It is a pleasure to be affiliated with a group of like minded people, working together to achieve something that will be a positive influence in so many degrees, from the personal perspective to the global perspective," offers Karen Raymer, Principal at Waldenour, an Eco Design Source. "Bringing the vision of eco-friendly custom building to reality has cultivated a whole new dimension to the Atlanta real estate market."

Additionally, through their survey and reporting partnership with GuildQuality, Eco Custom Homes maintains a 100% customer satisfaction rating. Further information on Eco Custom Homes, their partnerships and their projects is located at www.ecocustomhomes.com. Additional information on "Forrest Manor" is available from Will Steiner, Classic Atlanta Properties, www.47777lakeforest.com or 404.219.8000.

About Eco Custom Homes:
Eco Custom Homes builds sustainable Estate Homes for the like-minded, environmentally conscious client. Eco Custom Homes has been on the forefront of "green" building in Metro Atlanta for more than six years and focuses on being a leader in the Atlanta area for providing truly "sustainable" quality design, construction and lifestyle without lack of the style or comfort afforded in a high-end estate home. In doing so, we act in service of a sustainable and positive future and enact the most effective long-term strategy for ethical success. www.ecocustomhomes.com

Contact:
Sissy Jamieson, Press Contact
MJJamieson Communications
+1 404.424.9172

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Family-Owned Businesses Grow Faster by Outsourcing and By Improving Family Relationships

Atlanta-based Family Business Institute together with their on-line organization Family Business Experts and The Ahola Corporation, a national payroll processing organization headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, have announced a new strategic partnership that will be a great resource for family-owned businesses.

(PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- Don Schwerzler, founder of Family Business Institute and Jeff Ahola, CEO of The Ahola Corporation, held a joint press conference to announce a new strategic partnership between their respective organizations.

"One of the major questions most family-owned businesses wrestle with is how to grow the family's business while at the same time maintaining healthy family relationships," said Don Schwerzler, an internationally recognized expert in family business dynamics.

The advice offered by Schwerzler -- "professionalize the management style of the business and formalize the communication system for the family".

Jeff Ahola could not agree more. The Ahola Corporation is a family-owned business that was started in 1967 by Chester and Rheta Ahola. The company is now owned by the second generation, siblings Marja, Mark, Jeff and Scott Ahola.

Today, at age 40, The Ahola Corporation is the third oldest payroll processing company in the nation. They serve over 3,300 customers in 44 states. They also provide tax payment and workers' compensation services to small and mid-size businesses -- plus a seamless link between payroll and retirement plan administration with both Principal Financial and Nationwide.

Ahola, who earned his MBA at Pepperdine University, is the CEO of The Ahola Corporation, which focuses on providing payroll services to family owned businesses. The Ahola Corporation's patent pending system, Family Pay, provides unprecedented security, compliance and simplicity. The system allows a business owner to delegate payroll responsibilities to a non-family employee -- without revealing the details of the family members' compensation. Family Pay also assists clients in monitoring the unique IRS regulations that apply to family businesses.

"We know how difficult it can be to be in business with family -- but we also know how fulfilling it can be to build a successful family legacy for future generations," said Ahola.

The new joint partnership will conduct a series of nationwide workshops dealing with Innovation and the Family Business. Schwerzler pointed out that "the Family Business Institute has the only Family Business Innovation program in the country".

Jeff Ahola said "we are pleased to be sponsoring these family business workshops and we are excited to make them available to our family business clients. Our goal is to help take the complexity out of running a family company".

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AMSCO Windows Introduces New Patio Door Hardware

New Patio Door Hardware Designs and Finishes to Showcase at PCBC 2007

Salt Lake City (PRWEB) May 21, 2007 -- AMSCO Windows introduces new hardware designs and options to enhance the aesthetics of its sliding patio doors. Available in four of the most popular plated finishes, the new designs provide homeowners with more options to customize their patio doors to their home's design and décor.

The Heritage Series Contemporary style patio door features an all new hardware design with D-style handles on the interior and exterior. The new standard hardware has unique lines that curve from top to bottom and is comfortable in your hand when operating the vent.

"The new hardware offers a unique look for our contemporary style vinyl patio door line," said Steve Sullivan, director of marketing for AMSCO. "Many of our customers have requested an outside D-handle and we are delighted to incorporate this feature into our standard handle design."

AMSCO also redesigned the Renaissance Series sliding patio door hardware to create a more elegant feel that complements the look and feel of its upper-end composite product line. The handle is longer than its predecessor and is asymmetrical in appearance, providing a unique presence on the door. Since the Renaissance Series is AMSCO's top-of-the-line product, the handles come standard with a keyed lock.

Customize Your Style with New Plated Finish Options
In addition to the new designs, AMSCO introduces new plated hardware in four of the most popular finishes -- oil rubbed bronze, brushed nickel, antique brass and polished brass. Whether you are looking at vinyl or composite patio doors, you can select any of these finishes to match other hardware in your home, such as interior door knobs and cabinet hardware, for a more consistent look and feel throughout.

With this introduction, the Heritage Series French style patio door hardware is now available in the plated options. While the handle design remains the same, the new finish options add a distinctive look to this more traditional style sliding patio door. Additionally, with its narrower frame, the Heritage Series Contemporary style utilizes this same handle when a plated finish is selected, refining the look of this more modern style patio door.

The new Renaissance Series patio door goes a step further when adding plated options. The redesigned handle has a taller escutcheon than the new standard design and is combined with a finger-turn lock above the handle.

"We carried the new design over to the upgraded hardware and increased its presence with a taller escutcheon," said Sullivan. "The most important component on a patio door is the handle because it attracts attention and interacts with the homeowner. The taller escutcheon and finger-turn lock make this handle the focal point for the door. And no matter which finish you choose for your patio door, this hardware stands ready to be noticed."

AMSCO will showcase the new patio door hardware designs and options at this year's PCBC show. Visit AMSCO's booth #0701 in the South Hall. For more information about AMSCO's new patio door hardware, visit www.amscowindows.com.

About AMSCO
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, AMSCO Windows has a strong heritage of providing innovative products and services for dealers, builders and homeowners for more than 50 years. As a growing company setting the pace for the emerging composite window industry, AMSCO prides itself on adding aesthetics and functionality to a homeowner's most prized possession -- their home. For more information, please visit www.amscowindows.com or call (888) 82-AMSCO.

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Leading Fence Company Expands Office Space and Staff

North Georgia's leading fence company, First Fence of Georgia, experiences extraordinary growth in sales; doubles office space and adds staff members.

Kennesaw, GA (PRWEB) May 20, 2007 -- First Fence of Georgia (1stfence.com), North Georgia and Metro Atlanta's leading fence company, announced today it opened a new corporate office and added nine new staff members to its roster. The company expanded its operations in Kennesaw, Georgia, just north of Metro Atlanta into two locations; one for warehouse and fencing supplies and the other for administrative, customer service and corporate executives.

The move into new corporate offices has doubled the amount of space for customer service, administrative and executive staff. Wholesale fence material sales and on-site production are housed at the company's original space located at 4131 Jiles Road in Kennesaw, Georgia.

The company has promoted from within and added more customer service and administrative staff. Brad Greene, formerly purchasing manager at First Fence of Georgia, has been promoted to general manager where he oversees warehouse, production and operations at the original Kennesaw facility. Replacing Greene as purchasing manager is Jamie Priest, formerly a senior inside sales representative at Master Halco, a leading supplier of wholesale fencing products.

New staff positions include Meg Richey as contract coordinator along with two additional customer service representatives and five additional fence sales consultants.

About North Georgia's Leading Fence Company
Located just north of metro Atlanta in Kennesaw, Georgia, First Fence of Georgia is a leading fence company specializing in wood, vinyl, chain link, and decorative metal fencing along with security gates, gate operators, trellises and arbors. The company offers a wide variety of residential and commercial fencing installation services along with fencing materials for wholesale and to "do-it-yourself" customers. The company is also the recipient of a 2006 Super Service Award from Angie's List for achieving and maintaining a Superior service rating throughout the year. For more information, contact First Fence of Georgia at 770-422-9996 or visit 1stfence.com.

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Nature Bridges Completes Boardwalk Construction at Ebenezer Swamp Preserve

Leading boardwalk construction company partners with top landscape design firm to build boardwalk for University of Montevallo wetland research center.

Monticello, FL (PRWEB) May 20, 2007 -- Nature Bridges (naturebridges.com), specialists in boardwalk construction in environmentally sensitive areas, announced today it has completed construction of the boardwalk in the Ebenezer Swamp Ecological Preserve. This boardwalk is part of the Ebenezer Swamp Wetlands Interpretive and Research Center (ESWIRC) for the University of Montevallo in Montevallo, Alabama.

The completed project includes a 6-foot wide, 650-foot long boardwalk and two observation decks. The construction began April 9, 2007 and was completed May 11, 2007.

The boardwalk, designed by Ross Land Design in Birmingham, Alabama (rosslanddesign.net) and constructed by Nature Bridges, was built using the innovative top down construction method. With top down construction, all large equipment stays on top of the new structure during the entire building process. This method provides a long-lasting structure and helps to preserve the surrounding plant and animal habitats during and after construction.

The completed Ebenezer Swamp boardwalk is ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant and allows guides to lead small groups safely out into the heart of the swamp, minimizing impact on the swamp and maximizing the safety of visitors.

The preserve is located on Spring Creek, approximately 6 miles northeast of the University. Ebenezer Swamp consists of sixty acres of wooded wetlands and is home to numerous species of fungi, plants, and animals. The area is used for teaching and research purposes and ongoing research projects include water quality testing and surveys of vegetation and macroinvertebrate diversity.

About the University of Montevallo
The mission of the University of Montevallo, unique in higher education in Alabama, is to provide to students from throughout the State an affordable, geographically accessible, "small college" public higher educational experience of high quality with a strong emphasis on undergraduate liberal studies and with professional programs supported by a broad base of arts and sciences, designed for their intellectual growth in the pursuit of meaningful employment and responsible, informed citizenship. For more information about the Ebenezer Swamp Preserve, contact Leah Fountain, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving at (205) 665-6215 ext.17.

About the Boardwalk Construction Company Nature Bridges

Located in Monticello, Florida, Nature Bridges is a leading construction firm specializing in top down construction of timber bridges and pedestrian boardwalks through environmentally sensitive areas. The company also offers a wide variety of development amenities including golf cart bridges, architecturally-designed trellises, fencing, pavilions, decks, docks, timber retaining walls as well as DOT-approved timber curbing, guardrails, and roadside walkways. For more information, contact Nature Bridges at 850-997-8585 or visit naturebridges.com.

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Conroy Development Signs $700 Million Public/Private Agreement with Officials in Naugatuck, Connecticut

Energy Independent Project will connect to train station and include residential, retail, hotel, office, technology, and entertainment components.

Fairfield, CT (PRWEB) May 20, 2007 -- Alexius C. Conroy, President of The Conroy Development Company in Fairfield, Connecticut recently signed a public/private development agreement with the Borough of Naugatuck and the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation for a 60 acres project in historic downtown Naugatuck, Connecticut along side the Naugatuck River. The development, Renaissance Place, won overwhelming local support during a recent referendum and will transform the Brownfields site into a regional destination.

Renaissance Place is served by two interchanges on Route 8, which intersects with I-84, providing accessibility to the Danbury, Waterbury, Hartford and Fairfield County markets. Downtown Naugatuck has an historic railroad station on the Waterbury Branch of the Metro North New Haven line, which will be bordered by a new waterfront access plan along the Naugatuck river frontage. Renaissance Place will be built out over four phases and will include 500,000 square feet of retail space; more than 1500 condominiums, apartments, townhouses and lofts; two hotels and a technology center that will showcase the development, and implementation of energy independent technologies. Renaissance Place is planned to become the nation's first energy independent large scale development.

Alexius Conroy stated: "I am very gratified to sign this public/private agreement. Naugatuck has a rich architectural history and was a center of manufacturing excellence. Renaissance Place will celebrate Naugatuck's past while creating a 21st century mixed-use destination. By incorporating historical buildings and public spaces into a live/work/play pedestrian environment with a residential population, street level retail, restaurants, entertainment, businesses and other compatible uses we will be re-creating a traditional downtown transit village."

Conroy continued: "I am especially excited about the prospect of making this development energy independent and consistent with the principles of sustainable design. As our country struggles with energy issues, high gas prices and oil importation I believe it is imperative for us to find ways to lessen our dependence on energy from unstable and hostile sources. We all need to do what we can to lessen our carbon footprint.

Renaissance Place will be a smart growth, pedestrian friendly, transit oriented development. We will create green buildings and use sustainable building practices, but we want to go farther. We are working toward energy independence from the national grid. Our goal is to produce our own energy on site. As we go through the planning process we will be actively incorporating new energy saving and energy creating technologies. Our intent is to make Renaissance Place a showcase and a demonstration project where government officials, developers, and others can see a wide variety of alternative energy technologies in use, talk to the technicians and tenants, and select what works in their projects or communities. Renaissance Place will attract tenants who want to be in an accessible regional location, who believe in green development and want to control their energy future."

Ronald San Angelo, Mayor of Naugatuck, stated: "Mr. Conroy came to Naugatuck with a vision that has been overwhelmingly supported by our community. In our past we were at the forefront on the manufacturing process. Our future promises to have us at the cutting edge with a sustainable development and energy independent community."

Renaissance Place will be built out over four phases. The first phase, whose planning is actively underway, will include approximately 387 residential units, 223,800 square feet of retail and restaurants, entertainment venues and 170,000 of tech/flex space which will highlight new technologies.

Jay Carlson, Chairman of the Naugatuck Economic Development Corporation, which is party to the development agreement stated: "We began the process of looking for the right developer for our downtown eight years ago. We took our time because we wanted to make sure we had the right person. Alex Conroy is the right person. He is a developer with national experience who has done incredible projects in Rhode Island and Virginia. He understands how to work with a community. But more importantly he understands how to ensure the economics of a development work together so that everyone benefits. Naugatuck will become an economic engine for the region and will bring in people from the Danbury to Hartford corridor as well as Fairfield County."

The Conroy Development Company's mission is to pursue the development and acquisition of retail, office, residential, entertainment and mixed use projects. The company has been involved in the development of over 3,000,000 square feet of space and has focused primarily on projects located on the east coast of the United States. With the successful completion of two projects it initiated, Providence Place in Rhode Island and MacArthur Center in Norfolk, Virginia, The Conroy Development Company has demonstrated the positive impact large scale revitalization projects can have on the economic impact of a community. As a direct result of these two projects, Downtown Providence and Norfolk have emerged as the centers of activity in their regions, attracting residential, cultural and commercial activity that has enhanced the quality of life for their residents. The Company, in partnership with an affiliate of The Prudential Insurance Company of America, is currently developing Douglas Place, a large mixed-use project located in Douglasville, Georgia. The Conroy Development Company, headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, was founded in 1987.

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Concordia Launches First Integrated, Countertop Self-Serve Hot Beverage System

New Concordia Coffee Systems "Integrated Beverage System" (IBS6) produces array of flavored coffee and Chai drinks from fresh ingredients in a countertop, 2 X 2 footprint. The self-serve IBS6 caters to sophisticated hot beverage tastes and provides a contemporary employee benefit in corporate settings, while saving restaurant waitpersons the time and labor normally associated with Espresso preparation. The fully-automated unit stocks six, all-natural Torani flavors.

Chicago (PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- Concordia Coffee Systems, Inc., the worldwide leader in self-serve espresso systems, announced today the next generation of integrated beverage systems, the IBS6.

On exhibit at the National Restaurant Association trade show in Chicago (booth 9450), the company's newest, countertop system replaces multiple machines. It features proprietary, patented infusion technology and adds multiple flavor options to Concordia's reliable and cost-efficient high-end configuration. Based on the company's very popular and successful model 2500 self-serve espresso system, the new IBS6 incorporates hundreds of design improvements and updates.

"Only Concordia users can offer their customers and employees an array of flavored, brewed beverages made with fresh ingredients at the touch of a button, without the necessity to create and staff a cafe or train baristas," said company president David Isett. "Over seventy percent of coffee drinkers who purchase hot beverages at cafes are opting for flavored drinks. Concordia's IBS6 is the only system of its kind that makes accommodating evolving consumer tastes and catering to diverse beverage delivery options as easy as pushing a button and waiting 20 seconds."

The IBS6 features two fresh espresso bean choices stored in high-capacity hoppers; and a solid-state, on-board refrigerator that holds two standard one-gallon containers of fresh milk. The system uses six, rich all-naturally flavored Torani(tm) syrups and sauces that are infused into the milk steaming process by the company's proprietary, patented EspressJet syrup system. Available flavors include: Chocolate, Caramel, Vanilla, sugar-free Vanilla, Hazelnut, Almond and Chai. Beverages are available in combinations like caramel hot chocolate.

Designed to be deployed in a wide variety of corporate, hospitality and restaurant environments, the Concordia IBS6 occupies a 2 foot by 2 foot counter space. Syrup boxes fit neatly beneath the counter. The system utilizes a wireless remote paging system to alert an operator when the unit requires support and an automated cleaning system.

"Asking restaurant employees to prepare brewed and flavored drinks can be a time-consuming and inconvenient interruption," noted Isett. We saw a need for this kind of easy-to-use and maintain automated system, and we filled it," he said. "Our existing customer base and targeted prospects are reacting very favorably to this enhanced, new configuration."

According to Isett, once the beverage type is selected, the machine automatically grinds fresh whole espresso beans and steams and froths the milk for a perfect drink every time. Concordia machines are noted for stringent quality control standards that also meet the safety requirements of international regulatory agencies.

Concordia Coffee Systems, Inc. is a U.S. corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area specializing in automated self-serve and attendant-operated commercial espresso systems. The company was formed in September 2004 when key executives of Acorto acquired the assets of that firm. Acorto was a leading manufacturer of automated beverage systems that broke new ground in 1990 by incorporating the milk-steaming process with coffee bean grinding and brewing in a single machine. Now active in multiple worldwide markets, the company has inked substantial agreements with the U.K.'s Coffee Nation, Dubai based Coffee Planet, and serves gold customers like Compass, Sodexho, Harvard University, The Mayo Clinic, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, DreamWorks Pictures, U.K., and Google.

Concordia provides comprehensive customer service through a centralized call center and a national network of factory-certified field service technicians. The company is located at 1287 120th Ave. N.E., Bellevue, Wash. 98005. Telephone: 425-453-2800; toll-free 800-995-9019.

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New Hadco Technologies Improve Illumination, Efficiency and Maintenance for Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor lighting that is longer lasting, energy efficient, safer, and easier to install and maintain has been introduced by Hadco, a leading manufacturer of specification-grade traditional outdoor architectural lighting products.

Littlestown, Pa. (PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- Outdoor lighting that is longer lasting, energy efficient, safer, and easier to install and maintain has been introduced by Hadco, a leading manufacturer of specification-grade traditional outdoor architectural lighting products.

"Each of Hadco's four technological advances is a result of customers coming to us and our engineers and asking for market-driven solutions," says Chris Hammelef, vice president and general manager of The Hadco Corporation. "Our Optical Rib™ technology maximizes ground illumination. Our use of solar-powered technology saves energy, and our next generation of LED lighting systems eliminates hot spots that are often associated with longer-life light-emitting diodes. Municipalities, utilities and institutions will love our new tool-less designs because they save money, are maintenance friendly, and safer than conventional designs."

Better Directed Light Benefits
Hadco's Optical Rib technology maximizes not only the amount of light that is directed downward but also provides new levels of light disbursement to virtually eliminate glare. By allowing a maximum of 2 percent upward illumination, it meets cut-off requirements and is dark skies friendly.
"This is important in architectural lighting because it reduces shadows, dark spots, and other distractions caused by uneven lighting," Eric Haddad, vice president of commercial sales and marketing for Hadco, notes. "Designers also will appreciate that Optical Rib technology visually hides the internal components of the luminaire."

Tool-less Benefits
Another technology advancement from Hadco features products that do not require tools for routine maintenance - utilizing engineering that saves still more time and cuts more costs than other tool-less technologies. By improving speed and ease of component replacement and maintenance, Hadco's new tool-less engineering frees employees for other work therefore saving money.

Integral to the company's new teardrop and decorative post-top luminaries, Hadco's unique combination of no-tool features includes a single latch for easy access to the ballast, the lamp and the photo control. These improved tool-less advantages, plus new IP66 dust and water resistant ratings, are now available in a range of Hadco pendant and post-top designs.

Light-emitting Diodes Benefits
While longer-lasting LED lighting systems are more cost-efficient than their conventional counterparts, historically hot spots on LED fixtures have caused thermal stress. By overcoming this problem, Hadco's LED system is more durable.

"Up until now most LED fixtures have merely been retrofit designs from conventional fixtures. Retrofits often create hot spots and inadequate thermal management. Hadco engineers designed its new LED fixtures from the ground up to eliminate heat problems," says Lew Waltz, vice president of landscape sales and marketing for Hadco. "The life of one of our new LED designs is projected to be 14 years."

Solar Benefits
Energy and cost savings plus improved security are key benefits of a solar lighting management system being introduced by Hadco and SolarOne® Solutions. (SolarOne® is a registered trademark of SolarOne Solutions.) The new Hadco system, which already is in operation on the campus of Yale University, utilizes super-charged, space-saving solar panels that harvest sunlight and then power highly efficient and long-lasting light-emitting diodes (LEDs). It can be custom fitted to virtually any post top or pendant product in Hadco's broad line of decorative lighting offerings.

"In addition to being an environmentally and budget-friendly technology, solar panels allow us to deploy decorative lighting in places that otherwise would have to be on a conventional electric power grid," says Hadco Vice President and General Manager Hammelef. "Solar panels give us greater flexibility in how and where we place outdoor lighting. They also provide new levels of security should power be lost, such as the lighting of parking lots."

Hadco unveiled its Optical Rib, solar, LEDs, and tool-less technologies on May 8 in New York, N.Y., at LIGHTFAIR 2007 - the world's largest annual lighting trade show and conference.

Features Summary: Optical Rib™ Technology

Engineered to be dark skies friendly, low-glare, high efficiency and uniform lighting applications
Maximized downward lighting, a maximum of 2 percent upward illumination; making it compliant with cut-off requirements
Hidden internal arc tubes and reflectors for attractive daytime appearance; ideal for historic settings
Applied to 15 outdoor fixture models including decorative teardrop and post-top style
Designed with a vertical rib pattern shaped right into the lens to shed water and dirt so the lens stays cleaner; this also helps reduce maintenance
Offered with ultraviolet stabilized lens made of injection-molded, lighting-grade acrylic (Low expansion Borosilicate glass available in some products)
Offered with precision-formed, segmented, or hydro-formed aluminum cutoff reflectors and horizontal or vertical lamp mounting hardware
Tool-less Design

Designed for no-tools maintenance improving safety for crews as well as saving time and money
Rated IP (Ingress Protection) 66 - 6 indicating the product is dust-tight and 6 indicating it is protected from water projected at 26.4 gallons per minute from a jet nozzle against the enclosure from any direction
Maintenance friendly with Hadco's unique combination of no-tool features including a single latch for easy access to the ballast, the lamp, and the photo controlLED Systems

Managed thermal stress to make fixtures more durable
Projected for 14 years of low-maintenance performance
Equipped with technically advanced luminaries for superior efficiency, safety, and longevity
Energy efficient with light produced by converting electrical energy directly into visible light with no energy loss through ballasts, no breakable filaments or arc tubes, and no pressurized gasses
Decorative Off-Grid Solar Powered Fixtures

Environmentally friendly with sunlight harvested through super-charged, space-saving solar panels
Powered by cost-efficient and long-lasting, light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
Installed independent of electrical grid
Costs saved by not connecting to grid via trenching and wiring
Designed to be environmentally friendly with each lamp offsetting an estimated 4,000 pounds of greenhouse gases annually
Capable of continuous operations even when electrical grid power failures occur
Recommended light levels for individual control of each light module delivered with SolarOne's MC2 intelligent control system

About The Hadco Corporation
Hadco, a Genlyte Group company, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of specification-grade exterior architectural lighting for municipal, institutional, commercial, and landscape applications. Certified as ISO 9001:2000 compliant, the company has developed a reputation for superior quality, innovative optical technology, and optimum performance through its commitment to precise engineering and meticulous quality control. For more information on Hadco, visit its Website at www.hadco.com.

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Specification Process Simplified with New Project:™ Brand

New high-performance architectural site and area lighting fixtures available online from The Hadco Corporation

Littlestown, Pa. (PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- Streamlining the product research and specification process with a totally online resource is what The Hadco Corporation is delivering with its new Project:™ outdoor lighting architectural site and area brand.

The new high performance line of architectural site and area fixtures was unveiled at the LIGHTFAIR 2007 lighting trade show in New York, N.Y. on May 8, 2007.

"Our user-friendly interface makes it easy for architects and other specifiers to locate product information that's always up-to-date and easy to understand. Online solutions guidance streamline project design efforts. After locating the right products, specifiers can simply contact their sales representative to discuss the desired fixtures. It's simple, fast, easy, and convenient," says Chris Hammelef, vice president and general manager of The Hadco Corporation, a leading manufacturer of commercial architectural lighting.

The first two Project: lighting products that can be found online at www.lightingbyproject.com are Project: Renegade™ and Project: Warrior™. Both are designed to enhance the appearance of outdoor site and area lighting and to outperform conventional fixtures. These products can be maintained without tools, making it easy to replace lamps andelectrical gear.

Project: Renegade is a full cutoff luminaire with an IP65 rating - IP for ingress protection, 6 indicating the product is dust-tight, and 5 indicating it is protected from water projected from a nozzle against the enclosure from any direction. Its unobtrusive, aerodynamic, and attractive design also helps protect it from the effects of wind. Eric Haddad, vice president of commercial sales and marketing for Hadco, says Project: Renegade's segment reflector makes it remarkably efficient and its rotatable optics turn in 90 degree increments to allow light to be precisely, yet flexibly, directed without remounting the fixture.

Project: Warrior is a family of large and small fixtures which feature floodlight and wall- mounted units of various sizes for such lighting outdoor areas as walkways, bike paths, roadways, building exteriors and parking lots. Project: Warrior fixtures have 90 degree rotatable reflectors and do not require tools for routine maintenance. Additionally, they are available in different arm styles for accommodating design needs and mounting functions.

Features Summary
Project: Renegade™

Aerodynamic design for reduced wind resistance
IP65 rating to protect against dust and rain penetration to the light fixture
Textured powder coat paint finish to stand up against the elements
Mounting hardware for easy attachment to square or round poles
Unique mounting bracket to allow for installation by a single person
Tool-less access to change lamp and ballast assembly
Forward throw reflector to limit back lighting
Rotatable optics that redirect light without remounting fixture
Project: Warrior™

Contemporary design to provide common look from pole fixtures through wall mounts and floodlights
90-degree rotatable reflectors allowing redirection of light without moving the fixture
Wall-mount fixtures for up lighting and down lighting; made possible by adjustable precision reflectors
Multi-angle, segmented reflectors on floodlights for wide to narrow spot distributions
Textured powder coat paint finish to stand up against the elements
Mounting hardware for easy attachment to square or round poles
Unique mounting bracket to allow for installation by a single person
Tool-less access to change lamp and ballast assembly

About The Hadco Corporation
Hadco, a Genlyte Group company, is one of the world's premier manufacturers of specification-grade exterior architectural lighting for municipal, institutional, commercial, and landscape applications. Certified as ISO 9001:2000 compliant, the company has developed a reputation for superior quality, innovative optical technology, and optimum performance through its commitment to precise engineering and meticulous quality control. For more information on Hadco, visit its Website at www.hadco.com. For more information about Project: visit its
Website at www.lightingbyproject.com.

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The Concrete Studio Joins The Concrete Network

The Concrete Studio today announced its membership with The Concrete Network internet portal to funnel new business from the Internet websites portal. The Concrete Network is the largest online portal for concrete products and services that we have found, so being part of it can only benefit us in reaching more designers and architects to market our concrete countertops and custom furniture.

(PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- The Concrete Studio today announced its joining The Concrete Network portal to funnel new business from the Internet websites portal. The Concrete Network is the largest online portal for concrete products and services that we have found, so being part of it can only benefit us.

"Joining The Concrete Network opens our doors to reach new customers -- including designers, architects, contractors, showrooms and creative homeowners. "We have doubled our business over the last three years and have moved into a new facility." "We want to prepare for the new business opportunities and continued growth while maintaining our artisan quality and style of design and services," said Orlando Artigliere, Jr., founder and president of The Concrete Studio. Products include custom concrete countertops, furniture, custom colored and scored floors, as well as custom concrete tabletops. Both beautiful and durable, these countertops, tabletops and floors enrich and enhance the natural beauty of the material.

In addition to custom concrete countertops and tabletops, The Concrete Studio specializes in architectural metalwork and stainless steel fabrication. This combination of timeless materials provides an unlimited range of design options targeted for those seeking that unique, one-of-a-kind solution for the home, office, or outdoor landscape furnishings.

Finishes for floors, countertops, and tile vary from traditional designs, to matte or high gloss finishes, and textured options. Concrete floors also can be scored in a variety of flexible and artistic geometric patterns and contain various colors. Custom concrete and metal furniture is approached on an individual basis with detailed design requirements driving the finished product.

As the primary designer for his customers, Orlando uses an approach that carefully considers life-flow through dwelling space and individual expectations for furnishings and surroundings. Design influences are extracted from contemporary art, architecture, nature, and modern jewelry.

Depth of Service
With the many years of experience we understand the needs of designers, builders and contractors, and work closely with them to ensure proper scheduling and end-user satisfaction.

Our staff has over fifty years in combined business experience as well as over 8 decades of family history in masonry, building, renovations and creative design collaborative. We strive for collective inputs from customers and suppliers and deliver results that use products that are sustainable, durable and functional with sleek designs in mind.

About The Concrete Studio
The Concrete Studio specializes in designing and fabricating custom concrete and metal furniture, unique concrete countertops and concrete tabletops, custom architectural metalwork, colored and scored floors, tile, and sculpture. Working directly with architects, designers, and creative homeowners -- catering to both old-world, traditional designs as well as progressive and contemporary tastes. Current materials include various metals, concrete, stainless steel, wood, and stone. Designs include furniture, concrete countertops, concrete tabletops, concrete benches, planters, concrete fireplace hearths and surrounds, swimming pool copings, stainless steel countertops, acid stained and scored floors, decorative metalwork, concrete vanities, kitchen and bath countertops and interior accessories.

For a copy of the portfolio or for additional company and product information, please contact:

The Concrete Studio
Studio 11
215 North Walton Street
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 674 - 0504

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Lights2You Launches Easy-to-Use Online Ordering System Along with Competitor Pricing Promotion

Recent studies have shown that a majority of Americans are drastically overpaying for their fan and lighting decor renovations. The main reason for this spending spree is due to a lack of variety of lighting and fan decor items that an individual can find within their local regional area. Light2You's new website modifications have made it easier than ever for individuals to find and order fans, lighting, and accessory online from anywhere in the entire United States.

Fresno, California (PRWEB) May 19, 2007 -- Light2You has accepted the challenge to deliver very competitive prices on their mass inventory of modern fans, lighting, and accessories through their new easy-to-use online ordering system. With over 500,000 items in stock, lights2you.com is considered to be the most competitive solution for individuals who are looking to renovate their homes with attractive lighting and modern fan decor.

Lights2you.com provides a wide selection of lamps, light fixtures, fans, mirrors, and indoor and outdoor lighting, which customers can search on their site and purchase online. The main benefit of lights2you.com that stands out is their competitive pricing compared to other similar retailers. Lights2you.com has guaranteed that they will meet or beat any competitor's price, allowing them to be the most affordable lighting, fans, and accessories store online.

With the benefit of lights2you.com's affordable pricing, consumers can alleviate overspending when they improve their homes. The items available through lights2you.com are among the most elegant found anywhere, since they stock many of the highest-quality and most exclusive lighting products. With the vast amount of fans, lighting and accessories available at light2you.com, anyone can find the lighting fixtures to suit their needs.

Lights2you.com is eliminating the common burden for consumers to find exactly what they're looking for at the best possible prices. Lights2you.com provides shipping anywhere in the United States including Alaska and Hawaii.

For more information, please visit http://www.lights2you.com or call 1-877-89LIGHT.

About Lights2You - Lights2You.com is owned by James & Company Lighting in Fresno, California. James & Company Lighting has been the leading showroom of lighting, fans, and accessories in the Central Valley for the past 20 years.

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Solar Night Industries, Inc. Announces Conversion of Debt into Common Stock and Private Placement of Common Stock

Solar Night Industries, Inc. announced today that it has executed agreements with private investors to fully convert its existing senior secured convertible debt and related liabilities into shares of the company's common stock and the company raised additional proceeds from sale of its common stock to private investors.

St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- Solar Night Industries, Inc. (OTC:SLND.PK) announced today that it has executed agreements with private investors to fully convert the entire principal amount of $700,000 of existing 6% senior secured convertible debt (the “Debt”) and related liabilities into 11,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, and reduce the amount of warrants issued to the holders of the Debt from 10,600,000 to 6,000,000 warrants with certain adjustments to the warrants’ features. In addition, the Company raised $400,000 in gross proceeds from the sales of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock to certain private investors.

Jason Loyet, President, stated, “We are extremely pleased that the Company’s long term liabilities have been significantly reduced and that we have been able to secure participation of several investors via the private placement of our shares, thereby significantly increasing our shareholder base. In addition, this reduction of debt and new financing will allow the Company to continue in its mission to accelerate the adoption of modern energy solutions.”

About Solar Night Industries, Inc.
Solar Night Industries Inc. (OTC:SLND.PK) is an early stage, clean-energy company that enables residential and commercial energy users across the U.S. to implement cost-effective solar and wind solutions. These modern energy solutions help reduce dependence on traditional energy sources and, in turn reduce carbon emissions. Solar Nights Industries, Inc. is based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). For more information, visit http://www.SolarNightIndustries.com

Media Contact
Solar Night Industries, Inc.
Molly Salinas
314-256-9833

Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are made in reliance upon the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results could differ materially from the statements expressed or implied herein due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to: the development of Solar Night Industries’ solar cell technology and solar solutions, ability to secure additional financing, the successful marketing and distribution of Solar Night Industries’ products, market acceptance of Solar Night Industries’ products and technology, competition and timing of projects and trends in the solar industry, as well as other factors. The forward looking statements contained herein are made only as of the date of this press release, and Solar Night Industries undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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May 18, 2007

Get Respect: Rodney Dangerfield's Las Vegas Condo on the Market

The luxury Las Vegas Condominium previously owned by Rodney Dangerfield, Apartment 3D at Regency Towers, is now for sale.

Las Vegas NV (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 - It's not often that celebrity homes come available. But the former Las Vegas home of Mr. Rodney Dangerfield is now on the market.

Famous for a self-professed lack of respect, Rodney Dangerfield certainly knew how to gain respect when it came to living in style. His foray into the world of luxury Las Vegas condos ensured that his reputation for good living was never questioned.

Mr Dangerfield's residence of choice was Regency Towers, a development that helped redefine what Las Vegas condos are all about. Quite apart from the fact that apartment 3D was previously owned and always cherished by Mr Dangerfield, Regency Towers has turned heads, opened eyes and changed the landscape, both literally and metaphorically.

Located in the exclusive Las Vegas Country Club and offering everything from 24 hour guard gated security and concierge services, a PGA golf course and valet parking, Regency Towers represents the new world of luxury Las Vegas real estate. Privacy, luxury and security within minutes of the world famous Las Vegas is something which has transformed life in the valley region of the Sonoran desert.

For many years, living in Las Vegas was not really considered to be something that offered a lifestyle other than the bright lights of the big city buzz. Regency Towers, among others, has not only changed this, it has shown the vast possibilities for those who invest in luxury Las Vegas condos. Even without its most famous former resident, Regency Towers remains a true desert oasis of luxury real estate.

Contact Information:

Cristine Lefkowitz, CIPS
Tower Realty Group
8665 W. Flamingo Rd, Suite 104
Las Vegas, NV 89147
Office: 702.309.8700
Cell: 702.595.8505

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Installing Wood Beams Video Tutorial at FauxWoodBeams.com

Online video shows homeowners how to add value to their home by installing wood ceiling beams by themselves.

Deer Park, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- Wood ceiling beams add a distinctive touch to a room's décor. However, the task of installing them can seem overwhelming to do-it-yourself homeowners. Now FauxWoodBeams.com, the industry leader in faux wood products, has released a video tutorial to walk homeowners through the process.

The faux beams can be installed by just two people because they are made of a lightweight material - rigid polyurethane. Two people can easily lift and install the ceiling beams using basic household tools and a minimal amount of effort or skill.

"Our online video takes all the guesswork out of installing wood beams," said Steve Barron, President of FauxWoodBeams.com. "It discusses what you need in order to plan ahead. Then you watch the entire installation process, step by step."

The video tutorial covers the following areas:

Determining the size and number of wood beams to order
Planning the layout
Working around ceiling obstacles
Attaching the wood ceiling beams

Faux wood beams are manufactured from molds created from actual wood. They are so realistic in appearance that you have to pick one up to know the difference. Maintenance-free, pest-free and highly durable, the beams are manufactured to the highest standards of fire-retardant foams.

Check out the wood beams installation video today at www.fauxwoodbeams.com/beams_installation.php.

About FauxWoodBeams.com:
FauxWoodBeams is the leader in the industry of polyurethane wood beam products, ceiling panels and architectural products. It is part of the family-owned business, Barron Designs, with more than 30 years of experience in the home improvement industry. For more information, visit www.fauxwoodbeams.com.

Media Contact:
Steve Barron, President
FauxWoodBeams.com
Phone: 800-651-4223
www.fauxwoodbeams.com

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Germany Recognizes Penetron's High Quality Products and Awards it with a U-Sign Approval

Penetron receives approval to use the prestigious U-sign. A signature of products meeting the highest standards of German quality, this approval confirms ICS Penetron International's dedication to meeting the growing requirements for quality construction products.

East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- ICS Penetron International is pleased to announce that it has been granted approval to use the "U-Zeichen" sign.

The German " Ü-Zeichen" (U-sign) for construction products certifies that products fulfill the highest quality standards, meet or exceed stringent application criteria, and comply with German environmental and health regulations. After extensive testing by the Materialprüfunganstalt (MPA) at the University of Stuttgart, Germany, Penetron Admix has been approved to feature the U-sign on its packaging (http://www.penetron.com/newsletter/english/CALKOB1X.jpg). This approval gives German concrete manufacturers, developers, architects, and designers access to one of the world's most effective waterproofing products and guarantees a top quality product for concrete waterproofing.

Testing undertaken by the MPA confirmed that Penetron Admix has no negative corrosion effect on reinforcement steel according to test norm DIN V 18998. The maximum chloride content lies far below norm requirements of 0.1%. Penetron Admix also meets the requirements related to maximum alkali content of less than 9.3%, which eliminates the risk of alkali-silica reactions with aggregates in the concrete mix.

"The German Ü-Zeichen (U-Sign) showcases our commitment to providing and continually improving high quality waterproofing systems," said Robert Revera, CEO and Managing Partner of ICS Penetron International, "From the inception of our company, it has remained a steadfast goal of ours to meet market demands for safer and better performing crystalline waterproofing products and this core value enables Penetron to succeed in new and unique applications in an every growing industry."

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Record April Volume Reported for VIP Mortgage Corporation

VIP Mortgage Corporation reports a record April for new volume

(PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- VIP Mortgage Corporation, based in Danvers, MA., announced today that it had a record April in regards to new business.

"I am proud to announce that for new business this past April was VIP's best April ever," said Greg Deschenes, President & CEO.

In the 7 years that VIP Mortgage has been originating loans this was the best April for new originations. While many other mortgage company's volume is falling, VIP Mortgage is pushing forward. In April VIP Mortgage originated 162 loans totalling $45,400,535. The breakdown was as follows:

60 purchase loans (37% of new loans)
60 cash-out refinances (37% of new loans)
42 rate/term refinances (26% of new loans)

VIP Mortgage originated 23% more business this April than in April 2006. It is amazing that in the 7 years VIP has been in business that this is the strongest April on record for new business. VIP Mortgage is a mortgage lender and broker based in Danvers, MA. With offices throughout New England the core of VIP's business is located in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. VIP Mortgage can be located at www.VIPMortgage.net.

Greg Deschenes
VIP Mortgage Corporation
President & CEO
Phone (978) 750-1080

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It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope. It's SkyPan.

SkyPan International's 360-degree panoramic, picture-taking, flying robot granted a U.S. Patent.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- SkyPan International, an aerial imaging company based in Chicago but with clients all over the country, has been granted a U.S. Patent for its method and apparatus for creating seamless, 360-degree panoramic images. They shoot from their small (5 ft. wing span), camera-equipped, mini-helicopter -- otherwise known as an RPV (Remote Piloted Vehicle).

While SkyPan also shoots assignments using full-sized helicopters, their patented mini-helicopter allows them to fly in the band of space where there are few other means to shoot. That is, they fly above the reach of cranes and below where full-sized copters are permitted. Since 9/11, FAA regulations have not allowed full-sized helicopters to fly within 1,000 feet of building rooftops.

Everywhere they fly, crowds of curious onlookers gaze skyward in fascination to watch the mini-helicopter as it flies its mission. The Skypan ship is a distant cousin to the mini-aircraft flown by hobbyists at suburban air shows. But none of those aircraft have what SkyPan has: over 10 years and thousands of dollars of research and development. And none of those RPVs have a specially-modified panoramic camera, an award-winning photographer, and an ace pilot as part of the package.

Most SkyPan clients (primarily high-rise real estate developers) hire SkyPan when they need to show an actual -- not a simulated -- panoramic view at heights between 100 and 400 feet. Their RPV technology allows the creation of imagery that is difficult to create any other way and is essential to pre-construction marketing images.

About SkyPan International: Skypan has been creating 360-degree, seamless panoramic photography from aerial platforms for 20 years. Most of SkyPan's clients are domestic and international real estate development firms who desire unique images of their properties' views. The images are most often shot during the early development phase. Other industries who benefit from SkyPan's technology are golf /resort developers and master-plan architects. SkyPan's innovative RPV was featured at the inaugural NextFest (Wired magazine's innovative "Fair of the Future"), and in press such as Crain's Chicago Business, Forbes magazine, the South Florida Business Journal, the Chicago Tribune, and the Seattle Times.

Contact: Mark Segal, President
SkyPan International
711 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622

Tel:1-312-491-8776

www.skypanintl.com

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Acumentrics Opens New Canadian Office With Former Staff of Fuel Cell Technology, Ltd.

Acumentrics acquires assets and employees of Fuel Cell Technolgy, Ltd., and opens a Canadian office. Acumentrics makes systems powered by highly-efficient, solid-oxide fuel cells.

Westwood, Mass. (PRWEB) May 18, 2007 -- Acumentrics Corporation (http://www.acumentrics.com), a leading manufacturer of solid oxide fuel cells and rugged interruptible power supplies, today announced the formation of Acumentrics Canada Ltd. To create the new entity, Acumentrics acquired assets and hired employees of Fuel Cell Technologies Ltd. of Kingston, Ontario, a solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) system developer.

"We are extremely pleased to have added this experienced, Canadian team to our growing fuel cell effort," said Gary Simon, CEO of Acumentrics. "They have a distinguished track record."

"We are glad to keep our clean energy expertise in Canada," said Gary Allen, Director of Sales for Acumentrics Canada, Ltd. "Acumentrics' tubular SOFCs, combined with our system expertise, will allow us to provide high quality products at lower cost to our customers."

Ontario is considered to be a hotbed of fuel cell activity. The Queen's-RMC Fuel Cell Research Center (FCRC) (http://www.fcrc.ca) is also located in Kingston. When Fuel Cell Technology became available, Acumentrics saw an opportunity to be a part of Canada's renewable energy efforts. Acumentrics Canada Ltd. will focus on engineering new fuel cell products for the home, military, and commercial markets, and on expanding sales throughout North America, Europe, and Japan. New offices are headquartered at:

Acumentrics Canada, Ltd.
706 Fortune Crescent
Kingston, ON K7P2T3

For further information, please contact Gary Allen at 613-384-1877 x103

About Acumentrics
Acumentrics' unique, durable, fuel-flexible fuel cell technology is based on tubular ceramics. Their heat and chemical tolerance allows fuel reformation to occur in-situ, for a more elegant system. Over thirty of their fuel cell power generators, ranging from 1-10 kilowatts in size, have been shipped and operated in the field. The Company also sells rugged, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) to the military and other mission-critical markets. Acumentrics' Rugged-UPS products work in extreme heat and cold, in wet and dry conditions, after severe shaking and shock, even in blowing dirt and sand. For more information see our redesigned website: www.acumentrics.com.

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DoorDam™, an Off-the-Shelf, Adjustable Flood Barrier for Homes and Businesses, Will Make Sandbags a Thing of the Past -- An Innovative Solution Just in Time for the 2007 Hurricane Season

DoorDam™, an off-the-shelf flood barrier that's a cost-efficient replacement instead of using sandbags and plywood to prevent flooding, is now available from Presray Corporation, an industry leader in industrial and commercial flood protection. Ideal for consumers and small businesses in the floodplain areas.

Wassaic, NY (PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- With the start of hurricane season just around the corner, DoorDam™, a revolutionary new flood barrier designed for homes and smalls businesses in floodplains, will be a welcome addition to this year's hurricane preparation checklist.

Available exclusively from Presray Corporation, an industry leader in industrial and commercial flood protection, DoorDam™ is an adjustable, off-the-shelf flood barrier that provides a cost-efficient replacement for sandbags and plywood which have been the primary flood protection tools for consumers and small businesses up until now.

"When floodwaters rise there's no time to waste," explains Jason Smith, president of Presray Corporation. "This season, when a storm approaches and everyone else is in a panic, having a DoorDam™ allows you to quickly make a door or garage opening watertight in as little as three minutes. This gives you more time to tend to other important matters such as evacuating your family."

Presray estimates that approximately 90% of the flood damage in the U.S. is caused by less than one foot of water. FEMA statistics show that at least 10 million homes are in floodplains in the U.S, but only 4.7 million homes are insured, leaving consumers vulnerable to high out-of-pocket costs resulting from water damage.

In addition, many items such as antiques, books, photos and heirlooms damaged from floods are difficult, if not impossible, to replace. Smith says for small business owners, DoorDam™ provides protection of inventory and other assets, so owners can get back up and running faster, allowing them to generate revenues while other businesses are still cleaning up the mess.

Made of rugged steel beams encased in a durable watertight neoprene jacket and protected by a debris guard, DoorDam™ expands to fit standard size door openings with the turn of a handle, sealing out floodwaters up to 24" high for the standard model and 34" with DoorDam XL™. Both installation and removal is complete in minutes.

"Designed with quick deployment in mind, not only is DoorDam™ easy-to-use, but it can also be used over and over again," added Smith. "The standard DoorDam™ weighs about the same as one typical 45 lb. sandbag, however the Army Corps of Engineers recommends a whopping 60 sandbags to protect an opening of equal size.

For buildings that might experience more than 2-feet of flooding, we created the DoorDamXL™, which can take the place of approximately 102 sandbags. Both models eliminate the time consuming installation and removal that comes with sandbags."

DoorDam™ Details
The standard DoorDam™ holds back up to 24-inches of water and is available in 9 different standard widths with list prices range between $549 and $595. The DoorDam XL™ provides protection from levels up to 34" and comes in 8 different widths with list prices between $745 and $845. Each model comes in standard widths that will fit most openings -- either individually or when combined side-by-side using special mullions for support. Special pre-hurricane season discounts between $100 and $150 are available by visiting the online store at www.doordam.com.

The website includes product videos, in-depth product details, and links for important storm-related information. In addition, shoppers will soon have access to a special Customizer tool that allows them to enter their measurements to determine which DoorDam™ is recommended. Weather stripping and caulk will also be available, making it a one-stop shop for all installation needs. DoorDam™ will also be available from authorized dealers. Personalized ordering service and dealer information is available at 1-866-DOORDAM (1-866-366-7326).

All DoorDams are delivered with no assembly required and come with a heavy-duty debris guard to protect the neoprene pouch from punctures or scrapes from floating debris, an essential feature for areas that experience moving floodwaters. DoorDam™ is appropriate for structures that are constructed of concrete, brick, sealed stone or other watertight materials in good watertight condition. Structures must not have basement windows or sunken/slanted cellar doorways.

According to FEMA, floods are one of the most common hazards in the United States and flooding and flash flooding occurs in all 50 states. "Why wait for flooding to damage your home or business," added Smith. "For the price of many insurance deductibles, consumers can invest in a DoorDam™ for the ultimate in flooding protection, saving money and providing peace of mind. Remember, after purchasing a flood policy, most insurance companies have a 30 day wait period for the policy to take effect and yet DoorDam™ can be installed the same day for immediate protection."

About Presray
DoorDam™ is a proud innovation of Presray Corporation, the industry leader in protective door systems since 1955. Presray's upstate New York facility manufactures massive flood barriers and watertight doors, along with other critical containment solutions such as security and airtight doors. The company has been credited with inventing much of today's advanced flood barrier technology. Presray's traditional customers include hospitals, nuclear power plants, defense installations, corporate headquarters, bio-hazard laboratories and NASA. Installations by Presray can be found throughout flood-plain areas, particularly along the Gulf Coast of the U.S. from Florida to Texas. DoorDam, LLC is wholly owned by Presray Corporation. More information is available at www.presray.com.

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Survey Says…Together, Homeowners and Builders Can Close the Gap in Home Fire Safety

Findings unveil homeowner misconceptions about residential fire safety and how builders can help

Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- While many people recognize that home fire safety is important, most underestimate the threat residential fire poses to the average American household. For example, did you know that fire killed more Americans than all natural disasters combined in 2005? While facts like these may make Americans take fire safety more seriously, there are several common misconceptions about how to prevent and prepare for the dangers of fire, especially in the home.

In time for June's observance of National Safety Month, PEARL Protected, creators of the patented Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder (PEARL®), conducted an online survey of nearly 500 U.S. homeowners to better understand these misconceptions. From questions about smoke alarms and personal fire experiences to learning what is expected of today's homebuilders, the report unveiled several fire and home safety insights.

Residential Fire Safety

Nearly 20 percent of respondents believe a person has 4-5 minutes to escape from their home from the time a smoke alarm sounds. However, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), you have less than three minutes to get out of the house before the flames and fumes become fatal to you and your loved ones.

While more than half of the respondents say they have an escape plan for their families, only 13 percent report practicing their plan at least once a year. The NFPA recommends that families create a fire escape plan that provides two ways out of every room - especially upstairs rooms - and practice it at least twice a year. To gauge your own fire safety preparedness, please visit PEARL's website to participate in a brief online poll.

Builder Commitment to Safety

Despite housing market woes, consumer standards for home design, style and safety are higher than ever. To meet these expectations, homebuilders are investing in innovative, value-add features that are unique, easy-to-use and economical. The following survey results indicate that builders must make home safety a high priority to remain at the forefront of competition:

Approximately 75 percent of survey respondents believe homebuilders have a social responsibility to include or at least offer innovative home safety features as a standard in the homes they build.
An overwhelming 88 percent of respondents say they would choose a homebuilder with a reputation for making home safety a priority over an equally qualified builder.
The expectation for homebuilders to elevate their safety standards is so sincere that 40 percent of those surveyed said they would rather receive a permanent escape device for their upstairs bedrooms than a 42-inch flat screen television.

PEARL Protected CEO David Duley believes tapping into consumer insights like these will not only help save lives, they can also help homebuilders enhance their credibility and boost customer loyalty.

"There is a widespread consumer demand to elevate the standards of home safety," said Duley. "Together, homeowners and builders who realize the importance of fire safety can make a difference that benefits every American family."

How Can You Bridge the Gap?

Understanding the importance of fire safety is not enough - homeowners must bridge the gap in residential fire safety by taking action. Leveraging Internet and community resources available through local fire departments and organizations like the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration, homeowners and families now have access to many tools they need to prevent and prepare for residential fire.

Adequate home fire protection means creating a proper residential fire safety plan that addresses four critical components: prevention, detection, suppression and escape. Common fire safety devices like smoke alarms and fire extinguishers are required by building code in most American homes. Additionally, new fire safety product innovations, like the PEARL permanent escape ladder, are also widely-available to homeowners for added protection. With this in mind, families can encourage their builders, homeowner associations and city governments to include or require home safety equipment as standard features in every home and every community.

Create your family's fire escape plan today and learn more about the patented PEARL® Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder device at www.pearlprotected.com.

Sources: PEARL Protected courtesy of Zoomerang (Winter 2006-2007); National Fire Protection Association Fire Loss in the U.S. During 2005 and U.S. Fire Administration Firefighter Fatalities in the U.S. in 2005

About PEARL Protected
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PEARL Protected is redefining the standards of home and fire safety through its patented, breakthrough product - PEARL - a revolutionary Permanent Escape And Rescue Ladder that can be quickly and easily deployed in the event of a residential fire or other home emergency. It is currently available through a variety of channels, including the nation's largest homebuilders and building supply dealers. PEARL can also be ordered directly through the PEARL Protected website (www.pearlprotected.com) or via phone at 800.374.5737.

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Largest Collection of Decorative Concrete Photos Now Offers Multitude of Ideas

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 17, 2007 -- The Concrete Network, the largest and most comprehensive source for concrete information, now offers the ultimate resource for homeowners, designers and builders gathering design ideas and inspiration for upcoming projects. Choosing the perfect design and searching for patterns, styles, and colors for an upcoming concrete project can be quite time consuming. Often it includes subscribing to design magazines, 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 and find everything they need," says Khara Dizmon, Content Manager for The Concrete Network. "With thousands of photos to browse through, The Concrete Network photo gallery offers a multitude of design ideas."

The photo gallery offers the largest collection of online galleries featuring decorative concrete work. Its main photo library consists of 15 categories filled with thousands of finished concrete work photos. Categories include interior floors, patios, driveways, pool decks, countertops, fireplace surrounds, concrete homes, and more. In addition, the concrete photo gallery is updated every Friday with more new photos of decorative concrete work, so the categories continue to grow with fresh and innovative design ideas.

Photos for the photo gallery have been collected from contractors around the United States and Canada and are for design idea purposes only 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. In April 2007 The Concrete Network Web site had over one million visitors researching decorative concrete.

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 23 types of decorative concrete work and 200 metropolitan areas throughout North America.

Attached photos courtesy of Designer Concrete Restoration and Action Concrete Services.

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Professional Welders-Fitters from the Balkans Will Work Anywhere in the World at Very low Hourly Rates

Balkan Welders company has developed a pool of skilled welders and fitters from throughout the Balkans and will ship a team of experienced welders to your work site for the duration required.

(PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- Balkan Welders company has developed a pool of skilled welders and fitters from throughout the Balkans and will ship a team of experienced welders to your work site for the duration required.

The Balkans has long been renowned as an area of skilled welders and fitters, and with the recent economic collapse and civil war, there is now a surplus of skilled labor in the area. Workers hourly rates are very low and can easily qualify for the cheapest professional work force. Balkan Welders has organized this surplus of skilled and experienced welders and is ready to send a team of professionals to exact specifications, directly to required work site.

The company will organize all work visas, transportation, accommodation and other logistical needs for the team of workers, and the hirer is only responsible for the salary. The workers are skilled and will work long after hours, day after day, while away from home to get projects completed on time and under budget.

Balkan Welders are hardened professionals and are accustomed to adverse working environments; they are well suited to whatever the demands of projects require of them. The workers are available to companies for as long as they are required (even permanently). Skilled teams are available now and Balkan Welders company will work to determine the exact team specifications to best suite the needs of desired project. Whether the project needs one worker for a week or a large team of workers for years, Balkan Welders will provide what it takes.

Balkan workers have grown accustomed to working 12 to 16 hour shifts and will provide the overtime potential needed to accelerate the pace of the construction project.

Balkan Welders is based in Slovenia and has teams of experienced welders available now for any construction needs. Contact Balkan Welders through their web site at http://www.balkanwelders.com/contact-us/.

Balkan Welders will take care of all the logistics and deliver a team of hard working experienced welders-fitters at the lowest possible hourly rates.

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Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 20-26: Is Your Waterfront Property Prepared for this Season?

CMI Waterfront Solutions (www.cmiwaterfront.com) gives updates about preparing waterfront property for the upcoming hurricane season.

Atlanta, GA (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 17, 2007 -- After 2005 being one of the most active seasons on record, 2006 was quiet comparatively with only 10 named storms compared to 31 the year prior. This dip in activity led many people to put off investing in proper protection for their seawalls or other waterfront barriers. This leads to the typical "out of sight, out of mind" mentality that we use for many different investments

Mother Nature Back in Action?

The 2007 Atlantic hurricane season should be "very active," with nine hurricanes and a good chance that at least one major hurricane will hit the U.S. coast, a top researcher said recently. Forecaster William Gray said he expects a total of 17 named storms this year, five of them major hurricanes with sustained winds of 111 mph or greater. The probability of a major hurricane making landfall on the U.S. coast this year: 74 percent, compared with the average of 52 percent over the past century, he said. Gray has spent more than 40 years in tropical weather research. He heads the Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State.

A hurricane is a severe tropical storm that forms in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The East Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 through November 30, with peak activity occurring during July through September.

When hurricanes move onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a storm surge. Storm surge is very dangerous and a major reason why you must stay away from the ocean during a hurricane.

"The greatest potential for loss of life and property related to a hurricane is from the storm surge," according to the National Hurricane Center.

How Exactly Does a Hurricane Damage the Waterfront?

Storm surge is water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm. This advancing surge combines with the normal tides to create the hurricane storm tide, which can increase the mean water level 15 feet or more. Contrary to popular belief it is not the incoming wave that causes erosion, it is the receding water which pulls everything back out to sea. Because much of the United States' densely populated Atlantic and Gulf Coast coastlines lie less than 10 feet above mean sea level, the danger from storm surge is tremendous.

Water weighs approximately 1,700 pounds per cubic yard; extended pounding by frequent waves can demolish any structure not specifically designed to withstand such forces.

The currents created by the tide combine with the action of the waves to severely erode beaches and coastal highways. Many buildings withstand hurricane force winds until their foundations, undermined by erosion, are weakened and fail.

The following excerpt is from The Louisiana Regional Restoration Planning Program:

Shoreline protection is designed to protect beaches, streambeds, and pond edges from exposure to flooding, wave energy, longshore transport, or wave energy. Most often, wave energy can be dissipated by employing structures such as wave mats, fences, or segmented breakwaters. Flooding and wave energy is often controlled through the use of bulkheads, seawalls, revetments, riprap, or other structures directly adjacent and parallel to the shoreline.

How Do I Prepare?

Though no material is hurricane proof, modern seawall materials such as vinyl, composite (FRP) and aluminum can greatly increase the chances that your property will survive a violent storm. However any seawall material is only as good as the quality of the installation.

Here are some general guidelines you should follow before hiring a contractor to repair or fortify your property:

Do your homework to get an idea of what the project should cost. Then, obtain bids from at least three contractors. Be suspicious of bids that are much higher or lower than you anticipated. Don't accept a deal on the spot.
Try to use a local contractor, especially if you are in an area that is still recovering from last year's hurricanes. Out of town contractors often descend on areas where their services are in great demand. Take the time to research their credentials.
If possible, obtain recommendations from family, friends or co-workers
Make sure the company can complete the work in your time frame by completing a contract.
Before signing a contract or making a deposit, determine that the company is legitimate by checking with city, county, or state licensing departments.
Choose a contractor who has experience installing an entire range of products, including more modern solutions, such as polymer protected timber or vinyl. These materials may lengthen the service life of your docks and seawalls.

CMI Waterfront SolutionsTM
The New Vision of Waterside LifeTM

CMI Waterfront Solutions is the leading choice for marine contractors and engineers across the US and around the world. We offer a complete line of waterfront solutions including seawalls, docks, piers, and gangways. www.cmiwaterfront.com

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Yard Work Season is Here - What's Underneath Your Grass?

Don't put yourself at risk. Use new 811 "Diggers Hotline" this Memorial Day weekend.

Madison, Wis. (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 17, 2007 -- Doing some simple landscaping or yard work can be a relatively enjoyable time when the weather is nice. Underneath that sod and soil in your yard are more than just roots, dirt, and insects. There are cables and high-voltage wires that could cause serious injury or even death if they are pierced by a shovel or backhoe. Fortunately there's a new tool you can use to make sure this Memorial Day's yard work projects go on without a hitch.

According to the Common Ground Alliance (CGA), there are nearly 700,000 unintentional digging related accidents each year in the United States. An 8-1-1 number has been created this year to help simplify contacting appropriate utilities who dispatch workers to the requested site to mark the approximate location of underground lines.

"We can't stress enough the importance of calling 8-1-1 and what it means to you and your family's safety," said Kevin Hess, senior vice-president of Government and Regulatory Affairs for TDS Telecom. "Take the time to find out where major utility lines are on your property."

Hess said using the new 8-1-1 Diggers Hotline can even save you money. "Simple digging jobs such as planting trees or shrubs can damage utility lines, disrupt vital services to entire neighborhoods, and result in expensive fines and repair costs."

According to a CGA study, 46-percent of Americans are "active diggers" who have done or plan to do a digging project at home; yet only 33-percent of "do-it-yourselfers" plan on calling before they dig. "Which means a lot of people are taking an enormous risk each time they put a shovel into the ground," said Hess. Nationwide, dangerous assumptions about the location of underground utility lines, which are buried at various depths below the ground, lead to more than one accidental hit per minute.

More information can be found by logging on to the 8-1-1 Call Before You Dig Web site at www.Call811.com.

TDS Telecom, a growing national company headquartered in Madison, Wis., brings high-quality, locally based telecommunications services to hundreds of rural and suburban communities across the United States. The company, along with its subsidiary TDS Metrocom, provides service for more than 1.2 million access line equivalents. Visit www.tdstelecom.com for more information.

TDS Telecom is part of the Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (AMEX: TDS) family of companies. TDS is a diversified telecommunications corporation founded in 1969. Through its strategic business units, U.S. Cellular (AMEX: USM) and TDS Telecom, TDS operates primarily by providing wireless and local telecommunications service. The company currently employs approximately 11,600 people and serves approximately 6.4 million customers in 36 states.

For more information contact:
Michael Ogden
Associate Manager-Public Relations
media.tdstelecom.com
608-664-4126

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ForeWord Magazine Recognizes 'What Not To Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Home Design' as 2007 Finalist for Book of the Year

“What Not To Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Home Design” is grabbing the attention of homeowners, builders and architects alike. With no other book of its type, readers are getting straight forward, easy to understand advice on exterior home design.

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) May 17, 2007 -- “What Not To Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Home Design” is grabbing the attention of homeowners, builders and architects alike. With no other book of its type, readers are getting straight forward, easy to understand advice on exterior home design.

recent publication by CreativeHomeowner (www.creativehomeowner.com) has been recognized as a finalist in this year’s ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year contest. “Every year we are amazed by the number of entries we receive. This year was particularly challenging because of the outstanding quality and the great variety of the books,” said Book of the Year Awards Coordinator Whitney Hallberg. The winner for Book of the Year in all categories will be announced in June at the BEA Book Expo 2007 in New York.

Since its release in November 2006, “What Not To Build: Do’s and Don’ts of Exterior Home Design” (ISBN 1580112935) has received impressive reviews by home builders and their associates. Months before the announcement that the book was a finalist, Midwest Book Review announced “A thoroughly 'user friendly' guide, 'What Not To Build' is a welcome and strongly recommended addition to personal, professional, academic, and community library Architectural Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.”

Co-author Judy Gaman owner of La Dame Aux Lavande Designs (www.ladamedecor.com) along with co-authors Sandra Edelman and Robby Reid, were inspired to write “What Not To Build” as an effort to give tools for improving the aesthetics of homes and neighborhoods across the nation. Judy Gaman reminds us “Good home design doesn’t just happen; it is based on age old principles. Understanding those basic principles and how to apply them is crucial to good design.”

Timothy O. Bakke, Vice President and Publisher at CreativeHomeowner said “Judy, Sandy, and Robby have identified a subtle but prevalent problem in American housing: builders gone wild. Many builders and designer-builders have in the last few decades mixed and matched architectural styles in residential housing, in many cases creating patchwork monsters. By identifying these problems, showing solutions, and elucidating good design principles, the authors have done a great service for builders, designers—and homeowners. We are proud of the book and believe every homeowner—and most builders and designers—should read it!”

The response to “What Not To Build” has been a clear indication that the book was a necessary addition to the home and garden book category. The interest from homebuilders alone has given the authors multiple invitations to speak on the topic. After a recent speaking engagement, the Dallas Division HBA President Liz Newman said, “It was such a pleasure for the Dallas Division of the Homebuilding Association to have Judy Gaman speak at our luncheon. Her presentation was informative and I gained additional insight into home design and material usage that I could implement immediately into my own business. Judy has quite the following as we had to add additional tables for the number of last minute attendees we had.”

“What Not To Build” (ISBN 1580112935) is available at all major book stores and online. The book is 224 pages and contains over 300 color photos and illustrations. Target markets for the book include homeowners, builders, and architects.

Judith K. Gaman, BSHS, CMA, CCRC, CID, CAPS
La Dame Aux Lavande Designs
1205 S. White Chapel Blvd.
Suite 285
Southlake, Texas
817.749.0500
www.ladamedecor.com

Creative Homeowner
P.O. Box 38
24 Park Way
Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458
www.creativehomeowner.com
800-631-7795

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T-REX Stalks Vulture Investors

New auction marketplace for Chapter 11 creditors shakes up $500 billion claims trading industry.

Denver, CO (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Creditors whose debtors file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy have operated at a disadvantage. Saddled with bad debt that may take years to recover, they can sell their bankruptcy claims at a discount, but the process can be daunting, with the creditor at the mercy of distressed debt buyers known as "vulture investors."

But a new company is ready to level the playing field.

Trade Receivable Exchange - or T-REX - is launching an online auction marketplace (www.t-rexauctions.com) to help creditors sell their unsecured Chapter 11 bankruptcy claims at higher prices and on more favorable contract terms -- all at the expense of vulture investors. T-REX aims to bring transparency to the claims trading market through an open bidding format.

According to the Daily Bankruptcy Review, a huge market has developed involving the trading of bankruptcy claims -- by some estimates $500 billion in such claims change hands every year.

"Chapter 11 creditors have a difficult time navigating the murky, unregulated world of claims trading, which is dominated by sophisticated hedge funds," says T-REX CEO and co-founder David Williams. "Vulture investors thrive on secrecy. Confidentiality agreements are commonly used to prevent creditors from sharing the terms of their bankruptcy claim sale. Many creditors get low-balled on pricing because they have no reliable way to research the market rate and there is rarely any head-to-head bidding for their claims. They don't know the good vulture investors from the unethical ones and, worst of all, the boilerplate contracts used to document the sale of claims are notoriously one-sided."

Creditors can join T-REX and post their bankruptcy claim auctions for free. Pre-qualified investment banks and hedge funds then bid against each other in real-time for the auction transaction, which drives up the selling price for the creditor. Winning bidders pay T-REX a commission fee when the auction transaction closes. T-REX's commission fees for bankruptcy claims start as low as 0.50% of the purchase price.

Pricing transparency is the cornerstone of T-REX's new marketplace. Creditors can actually see how much other companies are being quoted for their bankruptcy claim auctions. Additional pricing research tools are available to creditors who upgrade to T-REX's premium membership plan ($499 per year).

Auctions are anonymous and non-binding meaning the creditor can award its auction to any bidder or none at all. Creditors can analyze detailed bidder profiles and member feedback ratings to help them select the winning bidder. They can also use T-REX's "creditor-friendly" claim assignment agreement to negotiate better contract terms with the winning bidder.

About T-REX
T-REX (Trade Receivable Exchange) is the revolutionary auction marketplace for buyers and sellers of Chapter 11 bankruptcy claims and trade credit protection. T-REX enables business creditors to research the latest market pricing, post non-binding auctions for free and negotiate better terms with T-REX's creditor-friendly contracts. Leading investment banks, hedge funds and credit insurers bid head-to-head in real-time for auctions posted on T-REX. Auction categories include Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Claims, Receivable Put Options and Trade Credit Insurance. Visit www.t-rexauctions.com to learn more.

Media Contact:
David Williams, CEO & Co-Founder
Trade Receivable Exchange, Inc.
877-301-8739
david @ t-rexauctions.com

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The AEgis Technologies Group Announces the Release of the Microsoft Excel Add-in for acslXtreme

The acslXtreme Excel Simulation Interface is an add-in utility for Microsoft Excel which allows models created in acslXtreme to be controlled and analyzed using Microsoft Excel.

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc., a leading supplier of simulation software, training, and engineering services to the international modeling and simulation community, announces the release of the Microsoft Excel Add-in for acslXtreme. The acslXtreme Excel Simulation Interface is an add-in utility for Microsoft Excel which allows models created in acslXtreme to be controlled and analyzed using Microsoft Excel. This utility works by associating cells in an Excel workbook with specific model variables. In particular, cells associated with model constants can be used to specify the values of those constants prior to a simulation run; model outputs of interest may similarly be collected and inserted into specific cells at the conclusion of the run. Since the model inputs and outputs are simple Excel cells, the complete mathematical, plotting and data import/export facilities provided by Excel may be used in the analysis of acslXtreme simulation data.

The acslXtreme Excel Add-in works with models created using the latest version of acslXtreme, the award-winning environment for integrated, end-to-end model development, simulation execution, and results analysis. In acslXtreme, models are specified using either familiar block diagram notation, or code-based descriptions based on the CSL modeling language. By default, all model representations are translated into C or FORTRAN language source code for compilation and execution, ensuring the fastest possible performance and support for extremely large or complex models. Open application programming interfaces (APIs) are provided throughout the system to extend acslXtreme functionality, allow the integration of custom or legacy code within acslXtreme models, or to embed the generated simulation into end-user applications. Model code reuse is supported through easily creatable user-defined libraries of simulation blocks. acslXtreme provides a powerful simulation control scripting language and mathematical analysis environment based on the popular M-File language.

The latest version of acslXtreme introduces an array of new features including out-of-the-box support for parallel cluster/grid computing, advanced parameter estimation capabilities such as Markov Chain Monte-Carlo analysis, database connectivity support, and an assortment of utilities for model documentation and data post-processing. This release additionally incorporates numerous performance and stability improvements throughout the product.

Version 2.3 of acslXtreme continues the tradition of its predecessor, ACSL®, which was one of the first commercially available modeling and simulation tools designed for simulating continuous systems. ACSL has been validated through more than 25 years of continuous use by the world's most demanding simulation professionals in fields including aerospace engineering, toxicology/pharmacology, industrial process modeling, financial and automotive design.

For additional information, or to request a free trial of acslXtreme and/or acslXpress, please visit www.acslx.com, or contact AEgis at 1-800-647-ACSL.

About AEgis
The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc. provides next-generation modeling and simulation (M&S) software for the pharmaceutical/risk assessment, industrial process, automotive, and military/aerospace markets. AEgis supports its customers with software, training, and consulting services throughout Europe, Asia, and The Americas. AEgis corporate headquarters are located at 631 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806; Tel: 256-922-0802; Fax: 256-922-0904; Web: www.acslx.com.

acslXtreme® is a registered trademark of The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc.
acslXpress™ is a trademark of The AEgis Technologies Group, Inc.

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DirectBuy Appoints Joe Yast as Vice-President and General Counsel

DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices is proud to announce that Joe Yast has been named Vice-President and General Counsel.

Merrillville, IN (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices is proud to announce that Joe Yast has been named Vice-President and General Counsel. Yast's history with DirectBuy dates back over 30 years, when Yast worked his way through law school at the original United Consumers Club showroom in Highland, Ind., and delivered furniture to members.

As Vice-President and General Counsel, Yast will review and approve all contract matters for DirectBuy, address member and franchisee issues, oversee franchise agreement compliance, handle any and all litigation matters and provide general legal advice to the various departments in the company. In addition, as a DirectBuy officer, Yast will work with the rest of the executive management team to make and implement company policy and resolve issues affecting the company and its operations.

"I enjoy the opportunity to participate as a company officer in identifying, discussing and analyzing all the leading-edge issues our business is facing on a multitude of levels as it grows, and framing sound, workable solutions in the best interests of our franchisees, the DirectBuy brand, and most of all, our members," said Yast.

A 1977 cum laude graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, Yast has nearly 30 years of legal experience. After graduating, he worked as a law-clerk for a Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts in Boston, before entering private practice with Lord, Bissell & Brook in Chicago, where he specialized in business and commercial litigation and later became a partner. Yast opened his own successful business litigation practice, the Law Office of C. Joseph Yast, in 1992, where DirectBuy was a top client.

About DirectBuy:
For more than 35 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes - from furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances and much, much more.

DirectBuy enables members to purchase most every product offering from several hundred manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at over 130 showrooms across North America. To request a "Free Insider's Guide to Buying Direct" and a Visitor's Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, visit www.DirectBuy.com or www.DirectBuyCares.com

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Swimming Pool Safety Nets Provide Safety, Security and Peace of Mind

With swimming pool season here, pool safety becomes paramount for parents. Small children age 1 - 4 are especially at risk around pools, but parents can take steps to secure the areas around their swimming pool with a pool safety net by Pool Guard.

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- With swimming pool season here, pool safety becomes paramount for parents. Small children age 1 - 4 are especially at risk around pools, but parents can take steps to secure the areas around their swimming pool with a pool safety net.

Pool Guard (http://www.poolsafetyfences.com) is proud to announce the addition of the Pool Guard Pool Safety Net to its line of pool safety products. This pool safety net is easy to install, allows easy removal and is designed for additional strength and safety.

Pool Guard safety nets offer the safety-minded consumer an option to a pool fence. Over the years Pool Guard has received requests for pool nets and after investigating the available resources for safety nets has made the commitment to manufacturing the safest and most reliable pool net on the market.

Pool Guard designed a unique system of installation for the pool nets and has reduced the time of install by half. In addition, the new system is easier to remove and store for the consumer. Our unique design employs an anchor system for additional strength and safety. By offering the pool safety net as an alternative to the customer, Pool Guard has increased our commitment to bring safer and better built products to the world of swimming pool safety. Pool Guard is continuing to provide products that are made of the finest materials available and are considered to be end-user friendly.

Pool safety nets, like all pool safety products are to be considered another barrier for safety and does not replace adult supervision.

Pool Guard researches all available material to insure the safest, most reliable product before bringing them to the public. Offering pool nets will help increase the safety of children. There are some swimming pools that do not allow for the install of a fence for safety. An example is if there is no existing deck around the pool or if there are decorative rock formations, waterfalls, negative edge pools and other instances where it is not feasible to install a fence. Until the advent of the pool safety net some swimming pools had to be left unprotected. With this in mind Pool Guard entered into the manufacturing of pool safety nets so as to fill the void and increase protection for children.

It is Pool Guard's goal to continue to produce products that offer as wide a variety as possible to protect children from accidents around the swimming pool and give parents the peace of mind they deserve. Pool Guard pool safety fences and pool safety nets are offered nationwide through our distributor network.

Pool Guard Manufacturing has been a manufacturer and supplier of swimming pool safety nets and pool fences for over 15 years. Their trained installers have installed over 65,000 pool fences and pool nets nationwide.

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PrecisionCraft Announces Green Building Initiative

There is a great deal of interest in "green building." Given the heightened awareness, PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects announces its commitment to the Green Building Initiative. With builders and developers recognizing that there is real value to the consumer in building green, most new construction is utilizing some form of green building.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- There is a great deal of interest in "green building." Given the heightened awareness, PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects announces its commitment to the Green Building Initiative. With builders and developers recognizing that there is real value to the consumer in building green, most new construction is utilizing some form of green building.

There is a great deal of interest in "green building." Given the heightened awareness, PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects announces its commitment to the Green Building Initiative. With builders and developers recognizing that there is real value to the consumer in building green, most new construction is utilizing some form of green building.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- There is a great deal of interest in "green building." Given the heightened awareness, PrecisionCraft & Mountain Architects announces its commitment to the Green Building Initiative. With builders and developers recognizing that there is real value to the consumer in building green, most new construction is utilizing some form of green building.

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Building Supplies Wholesaler BuildDirect Supports Holmes on Homes with Donation of Flooring, Decking, and Tile to Help California Family

BuildDirect, the world's leading online wholesaler of building supplies, has joined in with two popular TV shows -- Holmes on Homes and The Ellen DeGeneres Show -- to help save a Pasadena family from a home renovation disaster.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- BuildDirect, the world's leading online wholesaler of building supplies, has joined in with two popular TV shows -- Holmes on Homes and The Ellen DeGeneres Show -- to help save a Pasadena family from a home renovation disaster.

Company co-founder Rob Banks heard about the project after an appearance by Canadian home renovation expert Mike Holmes on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ellen introduced Mike to a young couple that had decided to remodel their bungalow to make room for their growing family. The family had hired a contractor who they thought could help make their plans for a dream home a reality.

Four months into the project they had paid for 90% of their contract but only a fraction of the work was completed. Their 1700 sq foot home was left in shambles and the family was left with nowhere to turn. Fortunately they saw a notice on the Ellen DeGeneres website that Mike Holmes was coming to America. The project marks the first time that Holmes on Homes has featured a renovation project based in the US.

A variety of contractors and companies have come together to help assist with the project. BuildDirect has been one of the largest donors providing all of the bamboo flooring, multi-colored slate, porcelain tile and exotic wood decking.

"We saw an opportunity to partner together to help a family in distress," said Banks. "I have a young family myself so I was very interested when one of our employees first told me about the project. I know that the majority of contractors out there would never do something like this. We deal with great contractors every day, so it is that much worse when you see someone taking advantage of a young couple."

The whole story, including what the completed home looks like, can be seen on HGTV in Canada and Discovery Home in the US. Part One will air at 8:00pm on May17 on HGTV Canada and at 9:00pm on May 18 on Discovery Home in the US. Part Two will air the following week, on May 24 on HGTV Canada and May 25 on Discovery Home in the US. Mike and the homeowners will also appear again on the Ellen DeGeneres show on May 16th.

About BuildDirect
BuildDirect is the world's leading online wholesaler of building materials. Since its start in 1999, the company has established a reputation for offering quality building supplies at the lowest pricing possible. BuildDirect currently operates in 60 countries on six continents. They have developed the single most cost effective distribution channel in the building materials industry for products such as flooring, roofing, decking, siding and countertops. www.builddirect.com

For more information, please contact:
David Brodie
Phone: (604) 647-2911
Fax: (604) 662-8142

Backgrounder
The following building materials were supplied by BuildDirect to the upcoming Pasadena 911 episode of Holmes on Homes:
Bamboo Flooring and accessories

1200 sq.ft of Yanchi engineered carbonized vertical bamboo flooring
435 sq.ft of Yanchi engineered natural vertical bamboo flooring

Yanchi - Bamboo Flooring Moldings, Stair Nose, Stair Tread, Moldings and polyurethane underlayment (1600 sq.ft.)

Slate

900 sq.ft. of Raja Multi slate

Porcelain

22 boxes of Torino porcelain mosaic tiles
24 boxes (234.96 sq.ft) Takla 12"x12" Milky Way porcelain tile
46 boxes (450.34 sq.ft) Takla 12"x12" Red Planet porcelain tile

Decking

20 boxes of Kontiki Vifah deck tiles - 6-strip
350/lin. Feet of Ipe Decking
Information about all of these products can be found at www.builddirect.com/holmesonhomes.aspx?utm=612

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Vibro Piers™ From Hayward Baker: A More Cost-Effective Shallow Foundation System

Hayward Baker, Inc. is providing a more cost-effective foundation system in the form of Vibro Piers™. Well-suited for light-to-heavy loads on large or small projects, Hayward Baker's Vibro Piers are quick to install and highly effective at reinforcing the surrounding soils.

Odenton, MD (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 16, 2007 -- Hayward Baker, Inc., North America's leading geotechnical contractor, is providing a more cost-effective foundation system in the form of Vibro Piers™. Well-suited for light-to-heavy loads on large or small projects, Hayward Baker's Vibro Piers are quick to install and highly effective at reinforcing the surrounding soils.

Using Vibro Piers as part of a foundation system reduces construction schedules and project costs by permitting the use of shallow spread footings rather than a conventional deep foundation system. Vibro Piers are vibrator-installed aggregate piers, typically constructed to intermediate depths of 5 to 30 feet for the support of new loads. The aggregate piers reinforce the ground to increase bearing capacity, reduce settlement, increase global stability, and decrease seismic deformations.

The technology behind Vibro Piers involves using a powerful, specially-designed down-hole vibrator to compact select aggregate in lifts. Aggregate is first introduced into a pre-drilled hole and is then compacted in lifts via repetitive ramming action of the vibrator. The dense aggregate interlocks to form a stiff pier that "engages" the surrounding soil to provide reinforcement and increased shear resistance.

Jim Hussin, a Hayward Baker director with over 20 years of experience working with the company's vibro systems, noted that Vibro Pier technology marries the best aspects of deep vibratory densification techniques with the most cost-effective equipment, thus providing fast, economical treatment for poorly-placed fills and cohesive, mixed or layered soils. "The use of Vibro Piers has grown rapidly," Hussin stated. "In 2006, we charted more than a 70% increase in the number of projects we conducted compared to the previous year. Our work included projects performed in nearly 20 states and supporting many different types of structures, such as multi-story residential and commercial buildings, parking structures, warehouses, storage tanks, turbine towers, retaining walls and roadway embankments."

Hayward Baker designs and manufactures its own vibrators, thereby ensuring consistent high quality and reliability across all Vibro Pier applications. The company's North American network of more than 20 regional offices and equipment yards means that projects can be mobilized quickly with reduced start-up costs. Quality control during Vibro Pier projects includes procedural inspection and full documentation of the work activity, pre-drill diameter and depth, time and energy parameters, aggregate quantity, and treatment depth. Performance is verified by modulus testing, and all projects are warrantied.

For more information on Vibro Pier technology or to explore its applicability to a specific foundation requirement, visit www.VibroPiers.com or e-mail your request to VibroPiers(at)haywardbaker.com. For a listing of Hayward Baker regional offices, visit www.haywardbaker.com/locations.

About Hayward Baker, Inc.
Hayward Baker, Inc. is North America's largest geotechnical contractor. Ranked by ENR magazine as the #1 Foundation Contractor, Hayward Baker is the industry leader in applying ground modification technologies to site improvement and remedial work, with a 60-year record of experience. A wide range of technologies are employed in providing foundation support and rehabilitation services, as well as settlement control, structural support, site improvement, soil and slope stabilization, underpinning, excavation shoring, earth retention, seismic stabilization, and ground water control. Every service provided by Hayward Baker is designed to be the most effective, cost-efficient solution, based on a proven track record of performance in the field. Services are provided through a network of more than 20 offices. Web site address: www.haywardbaker.com.

Hayward Baker, Inc. is part of the Keller Group, a multinational organization providing geotechnical construction services throughout the world. Web site address: www.keller-ge.co.uk.

For more information contact:

Jim Hussin, P.E.
Hayward Baker, Inc.
(813) 884-3441
jdhussin(at)haywardbaker.com

Phillip Nones
Mullin/Ashley Associates, Inc.
(410) 778-2184
nonesp(at)mullinashley.com

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Get Your Service Agreement in Writing

Put the "contract" in contractor, with LawDepot.com's Service Agreement form.

Desert Hot Springs, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- With the summer months fast approaching, many homeowners will be contemplating home improvement projects and renovations. While the do-it-yourself types will head to the nearest hardware store and prepare to start the job, most people will hire a contractor. LawDepot.com provides users with an automated Service Agreement form to create a written service agreement in a matter of minutes.

Often, when hiring an independent contractor, there is only a verbal agreement between the contractor and the customer. Unfortunately, oral agreements are difficult to prove. If a dispute arises between the customer and the contractor, a court will have to hear evidence and decide whose version of the truth to accept. Having a written agreement proves to the court what terms were decided upon, should a dispute arise. By using LawDepot.com's Service Contract form, a written contract can be created quickly and easily.

LawDepot.com's Service Contract form allows the user to state what services will be provided, how the contractor will be compensated, and how dispute resolution will be handled. Service agreements created with this form can also include confidentiality, non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, which are especially useful for corporations that hire independent contractors.

For large corporations and individuals alike, it is always advisable to have a written contract when entering into a service agreement with an independent contractor. LawDepot.com's easy-to-use Service Contract form makes it simple to draft a service agreement for any situation.

For more information about the news that is the subject of this release (or for a sample, copy or demo), contact David Pettitt or visit http://www.lawdepot.com/contracts/service-contract/.

About LawDepot.com:
LawDepot.com is the most advanced provider of online legal documents. Hundreds of thousands of satisfied customers have appreciated LawDepot.com's efforts to make complex legal documents easy to generate with a simple step by step process. Thorough legal review processes ensure all documents are current and accurate. LawDepot.com offerings cover all facets of the legal industry, ranging from Real Estate, Business and Human Resources, to Estate, Divorce, and Family Law.

Contact:
David Pettitt, Business Manager
LawDepot.com
1-866-608-1020
http://www.lawdepot.com

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Carroll and Green Group Chooses Logico Wireless for Old Towne Station Development in Auburn

Old Towne Station residents will receive High Speed Wireless Internet Access as an amenity in new mixed use Community located in Auburn, Alabama.

Auburn, AL (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Carroll and Green Group, an award winning residential and commercial developer in the Southeast, announced today that it will be providing High Speed Wireless Internet Access to the Residents of Old Towne Station.

Old Towne Station is a $50 million mixed-use project with 72 Chicago-style brownstone townhomes, 21 garden homes, a 54-unit three-story condo complex, and up to 20,000 square feet of retail. Old Towne will have an "old-world train station" look, incorporating materials such as heavy masonry trim and brick, and features such as fireplaces. The architecture will echo some of the historic buildings on Auburn's campus.

"Old Towne Station is being marketed to attract empty nesters and young professionals, so Logico Wireless was a perfect amenity to cater to that demographic," said Jason Fry, Project Manager for Old Towne Station. "Logico Wireless was a perfect fit for our project and we are looking forward to offering Community Wireless Internet to our residents."

In addition to Community Wide Wireless Internet Access, Logico Wireless will also be providing Carroll and Green Group with Wireless Security Cameras that will allow Project Managers to view construction progress via the Internet from anywhere in the world.

Justin Yunag, CEO of Logico Wireless stated "We are excited to be a part of the Old Towne Station Project. It's a great concept and Community Wireless Internet is an amenity that will help make the development more attractive to potential buyers. Also, High Speed Wireless Internet Access in the Retail area will help produce a more vibrant Town Center and will help Dining and Hospitality tenants attract and retain new customers."

Old Towne Station is expected to be completed in the Spring of 2008. For additional information on Carroll and Green Group or Old Town Station, visit www.cggroupinc.com. For more information regarding Community Wireless Internet Access and Logico Wireless, call (800) 779-4062 or visit www.logicowireless.com.

Contact:

Greg Ebbert, Vice President of Sales
Logico Wireless Inc.
800-779-4062
http://www.logicowireless.com

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Libya Is Booming, Says Leading U.S.-Libyan Business Group

Libya Keen to Attract FDI And Spur Private Sector Growth, According to Phoenicia Group

TRIPOLI, Libya (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- According to Phoenicia Group, (http://www.phoenicia.ly) the leading U.S.-Libyan diversified business and consultancy group and a strategic partner to several multinational corporations in Libya, business confidence has reached an all time high among the Libyan private sector and foreign companies looking to invest in Libya, a result of astute government policies in streamlining the business and legal regulatory framework and government support of private sector and entrepreneurial growth.

Ryad Sunusi, interim President & CEO of the privately-held Phoenicia Group and founder of the Libyan-American Business Council, expressed confidence in the strength of the Libyan economy and business opportunities available during a conference call from Tripoli with businessmen, investors and analysts, stating:

"Libya has great FDI potential-Libya's infrastructure is in need of repair, and is a large country with many needs," he said.

"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."

U.S. Engineering group AECOM recently nabbed an agreement with the GPC for Housing and Utilities, and Dow Chemical Company inked a JV agreement with Libya's National Oil Corporation to overhaul and upgrade the Ras Lanuf petrochemical complex, evidence of the increasing openness in reaching deals.

"Outstanding prospects exist for U.S. and international firms 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," Sunusi noted, a fact echoed by numerous economic reports.

Sunusi, a prominent Libyan consultant and analyst, whose Phoenicia Group has earned a reputation as a conduit for international businesses in accessing the Libyan market, projects sustained growth in nearly all market sectors well into the future.

Sunusi says that Libya welcomes investors to bring capital, technology, and services to Libya, characterizing the business environment as "an environment of increasing private enterprise, and the launch of a new economic, political, and social development phase of the country."

Libya consistently ranks as North Africa's top performing economies, with little debt, a healthy capital surplus, a relatively small, adaptable, and highly educated population, and carefully planned budget expenditures.

Libya's economy grew above 7% in 2006, one of only 8 countries in Africa to buck the trend, meeting the desired aims of the U.N Millennium Development goals as outlined in Africa Development Report 2007.

"U.S. and international investors and traders eying Libya need to identify 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-doing business in Libya needs vision, patience, and adaptability and our presence and experience in Libya can make sure our clients realize their projects development, planning, and implementation goals on a fast-track basis.'

Libya's geographical position makes it an ideal transit zone for companies seeking to export to Europe, Africa, and Caspian countries through its Free Trade Zone in Misratah.

Sunusi joked about the weather, saying, "It's definitely cooler here than out in the Gulf, and geographically, we're closer to Europe, Africa, and the U.S., why shouldn't we make use of our resources and location, if we do it right, we'll see a migration of companies from the Gulf to Libya."

Key services provided to U.S. and international clients include Risk Management, Commercial Advisory/Business Law, Communication, Government Relations, Trade Advocacy, Concept Development, Contract Negotiations, Distribution, Marketing, Sourcing, Strategy, and Total Project Management.

The Phoenicia Group, a widely touted poster child of Libyan private sector achievement, has, since its inception in 1999, experienced rapid expansion in the oil & gas, construction, tourism, telecommunications, health, services, and agribusiness sectors, making it the leading Libyan private company and consultancy group; and sponsoring the spin-off of the Libyan-American Business Council in 2004 to promote U.S-Libyan trade and business exchange.

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 more information, please visit www.phoenicia.ly.

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HandCrafted Homes Announces New Builder Partners

HandCrafted Homes, one of the leading systems-built companies in the country, has announced partnerships with two South Carolina based builders BaySilver Construction, Inc., and Plantation Homes.

Henderson, NC (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- HandCrafted Homes, one of the leading systems-built companies in the country, has announced partnerships with two South Carolina based builders BaySilver Construction, Inc., and Plantation Homes.

BaySilver Construction, Inc. is one of the best and most recognized names in the Charleston area. The company specializes in systems-built construction and offers more than 100 floor plan designs. Owned and operated by Larry and Ryan Roark, BaySilver Construction has over 30 years experience in banking, lending and homebuilding.

Plantation Homes, located in Murrell's Inlet, SC is a premier builder of systems-built homes. Owned by David and Jane Kelly, Plantation Homes has over 20 years experience in the industry and have won both national and state recognition. The company specializes in custom designed homes and offers more than 70 different floor plan designs.

"With both of these partnerships, we wish to expand our market penetration in these two markets and increase customer awareness of the HandCrafted Homes building system in the coastal South Carolina region," said Bill Murray, HandCrafted Homes' General Manager. "We expect great things from both of these builders in the years ahead."

Named as one of Builder Magazine's Top 20 Modular Builders in 2006, HandCrafted Homes has consistently set the standard in the customized niche of system built home market by providing builders with superior customer service, state-of-the-art modular technology and unique home designs. Established in 1998, HandCrafted Homes is a wholly owned subsidiary of HHHunt, a major residential and commercial real estate developer. For over three decades, HHHUNT has been a recognized leader in real estate development throughout Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee and South Carolina. For more information about HandCrafted Homes, call toll-free at (877) 424-4321 or visit online at www.HandCraftedHomes.com.

Media Contact: Emily Canaday
Littleton Advertising and Marketing
(919) 865-7269

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Chesapeake Homes Offering Special Incentives, Up-front Commission Through Agent Rewards Club

Chesapeake Homes is changing the way real estate agents do business in Hampton Roads with the never-before-offered Commission Prepayment Program. Upon agreement with your real estate brokers office, this incentive offers agents the opportunity to receive $2,500 of their commissions shortly after the contract is written when a qualified buyer with a qualified contract is brought to the table.

Virginia Beach, VA (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Chesapeake Homes is changing the way real estate agents do business in Hampton Roads with the never-before-offered Commission Prepayment Program. Upon agreement with your real estate brokers office, this incentive offers agents the opportunity to receive $2,500 of their commissions shortly after the contract is written when a qualified buyer with a qualified contract is brought to the table.

Agent Rewards Club members will have access to special inventory flyer offers and featured home specials. These homes may be loaded with options and upgrades available at a special price. In addition, agents will receive electronic updates about current incentives offered on each community, some of which will be exclusive to Rewards Club members.

Members of Chesapeake Homes' Agent Rewards Club will be the first to receive community package information, such as site maps, floorplans, pricing and feature details, as soon as new communities become available. In addition, Chesapeake Homes will host a private gathering for Agent Rewards Club members to meet the builder at each new community.

For more information about this program, please call (757) 671-8700 or visit www.cheshomes.com/resources/agentrewards.html

About Chesapeake Homes
Established in 1989 and headquartered in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake Homes combines experience with talented craftsmanship to create products and communities that appeal to all homebuyers. As the Hampton Roads area's leading builder, Chesapeake Homes possesses the level of knowledge it takes to create homes built to last generations without overlooking architectural details. Throughout Virginia and North Carolina, Chesapeake Homes has provided unique and flexible floorplans combined with stylish features in producing single-family homes and townhomes in traditional neighborhood developments and in active adult communities.

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Wakefield Development Company Continues Success in Garner Master-Planned Community

Eagle Ridge, a premier Wakefield Development Company golf community in Southern Wake County, opens phase two in Whitworth Estates, a custom neighborhood featuring executive homes by the Eagle Ridge custom builder group. Homes range from 2,400 to 4,000 square feet and will be priced from the $400s to more than $500,000.

RALEIGH, N.C. (PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Eagle Ridge, a premier Wakefield Development Company golf community in Southern Wake County, opens phase two in Whitworth Estates, a custom neighborhood featuring executive homes by the Eagle Ridge custom builder group. Homes range from 2,400 to 4,000 square feet and will be priced from the $400s to more than $500,000.

"We are very pleased with the response and success of Eagle Ridge since its launch," said Polly Jenkins, senior director of marketing for Wakefield Development Company. "The community provides residents exceptional value and location. We foresee continued success for Eagle Ridge in 2007."

Featuring four builders, including Accord Contractors, Oak City Homes, Trimark Homes and JB Properties, Whitworth Estates will consist of a total of 98 homes, just over half of which have been completed. More than 80 percent of the homes will be located on the golf course.

The community offers residents the opportunity to enjoy the luxuries of a Tom Kite golf course, swim and racquet club (including a competition swimming pool), cabana, children's wading pool and playground, and tennis courts. The Eagle Ridge clubhouse is perfectly situated on the 18th hole and has a spectacular view of the lake. The clubhouse encompasses over 6,000 square feet with a fully equipped golf pro shop and men's and women's locker rooms. In addition, a full-service restaurant and bar allows golfers and the public to relax and enjoy meals in a comfortable environment.

For more information about the Eagle Ridge community, call 919-661-1777, or visit the website at www.eagleridgehome.com

Eagle Ridge
Eagle Ridge is an 800+ home Tom Kite signature golf course community that provides a diverse mix of architectural styles and recreational amenities. Located in Southern Wake County, Eagle Ridge also offers over 140 acres of lakes and natural wooded preserves. Stretching over 530 beautiful acres, Eagle Ridge offers home choices from the $230s to the $400s and up, with more than half the homes having golf course views. For more information on Eagle Ridge, please visit www.eagleridgehome.com, or call 919-661-1777.

About Wakefield Development Company
Signature Communities. Ideal Opportunities.

Wakefield Development Company (WDC), the 2007 Raleigh-Wake County Home Builder's Association Developer of the Year, is North Carolina's largest developer of residential communities, with a portfolio including almost 18,000 homesites across the central and coastal regions of the state. WDC communities cater to six ideal lifestyle options, from lakefront property at Mackintosh on the Lake, neo-traditional living at Bedford at Falls River, and traditional communities at Edgewater and Twin Lakes to urban locations at Renaissance Park, country club living 12 Oaks, Eagle Ridge, and Wakefield Plantation, and coastal communities Kingfish Bay, San Rio Ocean & River Club, and Jubilation. For more information, call 1-866-223-1280, visit www.wakedev.com, or contact via email.

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Second Year Running - Silverdell Win Top Industry Award

Silverdell (UK) Limited is celebrating after it was announced last night that they had won the coveted 'Construction News (Asbestos Removal) Specialist Contractor of the Year' Award for the second year running. They are the first company to secure this prestigious award for two years in succession and have been finalists every year since 2005.

(PRWEB) May 16, 2007 -- Silverdell (UK) Limited is celebrating after it was announced last night that they had won the coveted 'Construction News (Asbestos Removal) Specialist Contractor of the Year' Award for the second year running.

They are the first company to secure this prestigious award for two years in succession and have been finalists every year since 2005.

The awards organised by Construction News are to recognise the critical role played by specialist contractors of all sizes and types on this country's construction projects and to celebrate the success of specialists in all areas of the industry.

The 2007 Awards were supported by the National Specialist Contractors Council and Specialist Engineering Contractor Group and were held on May 10th at the London Hilton Hotel.

The fiercely contested award for Asbestos Removal was presented by Terry Jago, ARCA's (Asbestos Removal Contractors Association) Chief Executive, who also sponsored the award and whom Silverdell is a member.

Accepting the award on behalf of Silverdell Sean Nutley (Chief Operating Officer) said:

"The importance of training across the company is paramount to our development, and the response from our supply chain to be part of this initiative has been excellent."

The judges said of their submission "The winner of the Asbestos Removal category demonstrated a pro-active approach to training across the supply chain and for excellent in-house auditing"

Silverdell are now one of the country's leading asbestos removal and management contractors nationally. They work in the public and private sector on both small and large contracts, some of which are technically demanding. Regional offices are located throughout the UK, providing quality assured solutions locally.

Silverdell Plc were listed on AIM last year, specialising in the management and removal of asbestos.

Further details can be found at www.silverdell.co.uk.

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DirectBuy Awards Winnipeg Family $25,000 Home Makeover

DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, awards Winnipeg member with $25,000 home makeover.

Winnipeg (PRWEB) May 15, 2007 -- What would you do if you had $25,000 to spend on almost anything for your home? Keith Haddad of Winnipeg will be faced with that enviable dilemma as DirectBuy, the leading members-only showroom and home design center that offers merchandise at manufacturer-direct prices, announced that Mr. Haddad won the $25,000 Home Makeover Contest from DirectBuy of Winnipeg, located at 180-117 King Edward Street.

"We are excited to present Mr. Haddad with the opportunity to design and enjoy the home of his dreams," says Lynn Till, DirectBuy Winnipeg Showroom Owner. "The best alternative to conventional retail buying, DirectBuy offers its members an extraordinary selection of merchandise, a simplified shopping experience and incredible savings."

Mr. Haddad received a phone call and a mailing detailing the opportunity to participate in the Home Makeover contest. He also attended an Open House at DirectBuy of Winnipeg. The Open House is designed to educate consumers about how tens of thousands of DirectBuy members across North America avoid traditional markup when purchasing brand-name merchandise for in and around their homes. During the Open House, DirectBuy helps prospective members determine whether a membership is appropriate for their lifestyle and buying habits.

Members of DirectBuy have access to hundreds of thousands of items, including kitchen cabinets, flat-screen televisions and major appliances, from more than 500 top manufacturers and their authorized suppliers. Since DirectBuy offers brand name merchandise with no traditional retail markup, members are able to save hundreds, even thousands of dollars on purchases for their homes. To assist members with their home decorating, building and remodeling projects, DirectBuy showrooms provide members access to interior design, delivery, and installation services.

DirectBuy offers this contest at many of its more than 130 locations throughout the United States and Canada. Other Winnipeg winners include members Karen Gray and her daughter Samantha, who won a $25,000 home makeover from DirectBuy of Winnipeg in 2006.

"I'm still in shock," says Haddad. "Initially I joined DirectBuy in order to take advantage of the incredible savings and to purchase better quality merchandise at affordable prices. Since joining I have found the time savings and great service beneficial as well. I never dreamed I would be the recipient of $25,000 to make over my home. This will make it possible to complete the work in the next couple of months instead of the next couple of years!"

About DirectBuy:
For more than 35 years, DirectBuy has been showing thousands of consumers unparalleled ways to save as they shop for virtually everything for in and around their homes - from furniture, carpet and flooring, and custom window treatments, to kitchen and bath cabinets and fixtures, appliances and much, much more.

DirectBuy enables members to purchase most every product offering from more than 500 manufacturers and their authorized suppliers at over 130 showrooms across North America. To request a "Free Insider's Guide to Buying Direct" and a Visitor's Pass to learn more about the superior value and benefits of a DirectBuy membership, call 204-925-4190 or visit www.DirectBuy.com or www.DirectBuyCares.com

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Real Estate Agents are Finding Online Video, Podcasting and Lead Generation Services in Web 2.0 Companies

What I Want Podcasting; an omni-media firm who specializes in the integration of online video and new media technologies to enhance real estate sales & marketing activities is helping realtors become tech savvy.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 15, 2007 -- The ability to develop video productions of all your property listings at a cost efficient price, has never been a viable option for most realtors. Now, with the evolution of new media technologies, this option has become extremely viable, and very cost efficient. "We help make the process very easy for any agency. We simply take the existing photo assets that each realty agency has of its listings, we then create a video with professional voice over that highlights the properties features and add graphics and music. From there, we develop an optimization strategy for targeting the videos to reach niche demographics and geographic areas that realtors request. We wrap all this up with monthly statistic reports to offer metrics on media viewings, and that is just some of our offerings," says Ryan Hoback, CEO of What I Want Podcasting (http://www.WhatIWantPodcasting.com). Online real estate video packages create an engaging sales experience through the use of digital audio and video media. It allows the prospective buyer to self-select the relevant information which will aid in making their purchase decision. "Through a series of online sales videos, propertycasts, and video email links, we extend reach, frequency, and impact. Our services incorporate a 'call to action' for our clients; by utilizing lead generation solutions we can offer our clients the ability to begin the selling process and ramp up marketing efforts even before product is built or available for move-in. These lead generation solutions begin collecting personal contact information, interest lists and additional information to support sales & marketing teams. Our pricing for individual property listing videos, is as low as $75 per property and includes all the above mentioned services," adds Mr. Hoback.

In her latest President's Podcast, 2007 NAR President Pat Combs discusses one of the hottest trends in technology - streaming video - and how it can help REALTORS® and associations reach more consumers and members. Recently podcast feeds have helped realtors develop a direct link with interested buyers. Podcasts offer users the ability to "subscribe" by clicking one button and receive automatic updates of your properties, as soon as they are released.This is the exact opposite of "SPAM", as it is user requested; it also gives you a direct link to niche buyers who are finding your properties through media viewings. The combination of podcasting, video media players, and interactive lead generation tools are spurring new marketing tools with better rates of effectiveness, and the metrics to back it up.

NAR is the National Association of Realtors.
What I Want Podcasting is a leading new media development firm that specializes in integrating technologies into existing business models. Contact media @ whatiwantpodcasting, or Kirk Hearin at 305-670-0949 for more information on What I Want's real estate video and podcasting packages.

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Golf Community Currahee Club Hires Bill Wagner, CCM, as General Manager

Experienced in working with private clubs, Wagner will oversee operations of the golf, lake and mountain community

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 15, 2007 -- Bill Wagner, CCM, joined golf community Currahee Club on May 1, 2007, and brought 30 years of leadership experience in the management of hotels, resorts, and private clubs. Wagner, who was the 2005 national president of the Club Managers Association (CMA), held the manager's title for 16 years at The Riviera Country Club in Coral Gables, Fla.. As General Manager, his initial focus will be on the magnificent 48,000 square foot Golf Clubhouse.

Wagner has been president of the Florida Chapter of the CMA and has been on the Board of Directors for 17 years. He has been serving on the national Board of Directors for the CMA of America for eight years, rising through the chairs to be named 2005 national president of this 7,000 member organization. Wagner serves on the Board of Governors for the Florida Chamber of Commerce, and in 2005 was named the Dedman School of Hospitality's Alumnus of the Year.

Wagner found his true calling, working with private clubs, in 1975, after several years of managerial experience in four-star hotels. Starting at the Plaza Club in San Antonio, Texas, Wagner also managed other private clubs and golf communities including the Woodlands Inn and Country Club in Woodlands, Texas, the Poinciana Golf & Racquet Club in Poinciana, Fla., the Eau Gallie Yacht Club in Indian Harbor Beach, Fla., and Mariner Sands Country Club in Stuart, Fla. At each location, the CCM-certified leader helped increase membership of the private clubs, mentor staff on attributes for five-star quality and garner awards for customer service. Wagner is excited to bring these skills to Currahee Club.

"The Whitleys (Currahee Club's developers) have a reputation of high quality. From Currahee Club's amenity design features and impeccable greens maintenance, to its Directors of Fun and Adventure, they've thought of it all - and I'm eager to be a part of that chemistry," said Wagner.

Outside of work, Wagner is a jazz music enthusiast and loves sports cars, golf and Florida State University (FSU) football games. He and his wife of 22 years, Carol, have one daughter and two grandchildren, ages three and five. One of Wagner's favorite mottos is, "If you find a job you really, really love, you'll never have to work again!," and he believes he has found that job with Currahee Club.

Wagner is a graduate of FSU, Tallahassee, Fla., with a BS in Business Administration and major in Hospitality Management. He is currently a member of the Society of Hosts (HRM Honorary) and has been since its inception.

About Currahee Club
Currahee Club, a gated mountain community located on Lake Hartwell and featuring an award-winning golf course, is located just 90 minutes from Atlanta and 60 minutes from Greenville, SC, off of Highway 17 in Toccoa, Ga.. Currahee Club is a development of Whitley Development Group, Inc., a highly respected development team with a number of successes at other notable properties and private clubs, including The Bear's Club in Palm Beach, Fla.; The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa in Jupiter, Fla.; Colleton River Plantation near Hilton Head, SC and The Piedmont Driving Club in Atlanta. For more information on Currahee Club, please visit www.curraheeclub.com or call (706) 827-1000 or (888) 560-2582.

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May 14, 2007

Exclusive Realty & Investment Company Unveils its Fail-Proof Strategy for Creating High-Yield Equity in a Changing Real Estate Market (Up to 30% Equity in 9 Months)

Exclusive Realty & Investments (CA DRE Lic #: 01802799) is leading the way in creating high equity for homeowners and investors. This company provides services ranging from 100% construction financing to property design and development. It is commendable that this company is able to work with all types of investors and homeowners, as long as they have a fico score of at least 660 and are able to show a verifiable source of income (stated or fully documented). They also offer assistance to real estate agents with their clients.

Long Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- Exclusive Realty & Investments (CA DRE Lic #: 01802799) is leading the way in creating high equity for homeowners and investors. This company provides services ranging from 100% construction financing to property design and development. It is commendable that this company is able to work with all types of investors and homeowners, as long as they have a fico score of at least 660 and are able to show a verifiable source of income (stated or fully documented). They also offer assistance to real estate agents with their clients.

With the current real estate market conditions, it takes foresight and insight to sift through the limited investment options in order to position oneself for highly profitable real estate returns. Data show that the best market to be in is the luxury home market. Success is however not guaranteed by just being in the luxury home market; it is paramount to create the equity from the onset by developing the property from ground to finish. It is also extremely important to work with the right company with all the necessary tools and expertise on both the financing and development aspects.

In its 2nd quarter new program announcement, Exclusive Realty & Investment Company discusses its construction loan and property development. This maverick Long Beach Company is creating a buzz in the real estate financing and development arena. The company specializes in strategic real estate development & investment opportunities, typically 30% equity yield in as short as 9 months.

Catching up with the company's spokesman, we were able to gather vital information for prospective home-owners and investors.

Exclusive Realty & Investments prides itself in its "No-Out-of-Pocket-Cost" Construction Loan Program, in which 99.99% of its clientele never have to spend a dime upfront for land acquisition and property development.

Exclusive Realty & Investments (ERI) secures full funding for land acquisition, construction costs and all other soft costs associated with the project (*up to $6 Mil. Fico score starting from 660).

The company also makes provisions for interest payments while the home is being constructed. Therefore no payments may be made until the completion of the home.

Even more surprising is the fact that the company does not require permitted plans in order to fund the land purchase. This is beneficial because most land owners that are looking to sell would not wait around for permits and approvals to be obtained, due to how lengthy the process could be.

The summary of the company's expertise is highlighted as follows:

The company assists its clients in locating vacant lots (or lower-priced homes for demolition) in premium real estate markets

Exclusive Realty & Investments thoroughly researches the market to ensure an immediate equity creation in any given project

Exclusive Realty & Investments also facilitates in the design of the home, making sure it measures up with existing higher-priced homes in the area

This company has a mechanism for obtaining the much needed Future Value Appraisal Report for each of its projects, a very critical aspect of the process.

Interestingly enough, as an option, Exclusive Realty & Investments has its own team of highly qualified building contractors to execute each project (typically 25% less than the average market cost to build)

Needless to say, this company packages the best financing option for its projects and the financing would also pay off any existing lot loan or liens.

It is refreshing to see a silver lining in the horizon as the real estate market slowly stabilizes.

For more information, you may contact the company's chief consultant, Raymond Brown at (909) 499-4991 or (310) 800-4275.

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Global Advertising Strategies, Citibank and Lufthansa to Participate in 5th Annual Polish American Trade Show

Global Advertising Strategies, Citibank and Lufthansa are three of the hundreds of exhibitors that will cater products and services to the Polish community during the 5th Annual Polish American Trade Show.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 – Citibank, Lufthansa, Global Advertising Strategies, and hundreds of other corporations will be present at the 5th Annual Polish American Trade Show, coming to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois, on May 25-26, according to the Polish American Chamber of Commerce (PACC). Launched in 2003 by the PACC (www.tradetargi.com), the trade show grew annually from 25 companies four years ago to more than 100 in 2006. “Last year, we decided to move the trade show to Rosemont Convention Center to accommodate more exhibitors and establish a larger profile for the event,” stated Henry Kazmierczak, president of the PACC. “We are seeing an increase in the sponsor interest already.”

The wide range of sponsors reflects the diverse nature of the event. One of the major sponsors this year is Citibank. “Our participation in the Polish American Trade Show this year is related to the dynamic development of our bank, which constantly looks to expand its clientele. At the same time, we see considerable growth potential with regard to transaction financing between Poland and the U.S.,” said Sebastian Lewanczyk, manager of one of Citibank’s newest branches in Des Plaines, Illinois. Visibility in the area of needs arising from the development of U.S.-Poland trade and commercial relations, especially those having to do with shipping, money transfers and travel, is very much of interest to the Chicago-based Polamer, which sponsored the event in the previous years as well. Targeting ethnic communities in the U.S. is essential for such European airlines like Lufthansa and Alitalia. Both of them will be present this year at the trade show trying to connect with the Polish-American community in Chicago, which Census 2000 estimates at one million.

The growing list of this year’s sponsors also includes companies like Safe Hire Consulting and the Polish American Contractors Builders Association (PACBA). The building-and-construction-sector-related pavilion, which PACBA is organizing as a part of the Polish American Trade Show this year, promises to be one of the highlights of the event. Building, construction and real estate development sector will constitute at least 25% of the trade show participants this year, which will include several companies from Poland.

An opportunity to meet a vast array of Polish-American companies has been the key factor for Global Advertising Strategies, a leading NYC-based multicultural advertising agency, to join the trade show. The company is working closely with Polish American Chamber of Commerce to promote the event this year. It will also have a special presentation during the trade show to educate the exhibitors about the multicultural niche marketing opportunities in the U.S. According to Peter Sarna, a senior business development manager at the company, “We have just opened our new office in Chicago and by helping to promote the Polish American Trade Show we want to do our share to make the Polish American community flourish.”

Business development and new client relationship building at the May event is also the main goal for Comarch, Inc., a global IT business solutions provider. The Poland-based public company continues to develop its presence on the US market, and is a first-time sponsor of the Polish American Trade Show.

PACC (www.polishamericanbusiness.com) is at the forefront in encouraging and promoting domestic and foreign trade to benefit its members and future business associates. The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Illinois as a business association. As the voice of Polish American business men and women, the Chamber is dedicated to serving their best interests through education on current trends and facilitating commercial contacts.

Contact: Bogdan Pukszta
Ph: 1-773-205-1998
Email: info @ tradetargi.com

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EnergySaver Home Cooling System: A New Design For Whole House Fans

No hot air: Valencia, California man develops an energy efficient, environmentally friendly home cooling system

Valencia, Calif. (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- Many American homeowners run their central air conditioning (or window units) 12-24 hours a day, 7 days a week during warm spring and summer months at a typical electrical cost of $4.00 to $5.00 per hour.

But one Valencia, California man is convinced that those who try his EnergySaver Home Cooling System will become super fans of this energy efficient, environmentally friendly solution for home cooling.

"I was obsessed with the idea of building a quiet, efficient and ecologically friendly home cooling system. I've been working with the best ventilation engineering and manufacturing companies in the U.S. and Germany to develop my revolutionary concept in home cooling," says George Karonis, President of R.E. Williams Contractor, Inc., in Valencia, California. Karonis offers the EnergySaver Home Cooling System through EnergySaver Home Cooling.

"Most whole house fans are loud and require a large amount of roof venting to work properly," Karonis says. "What sets The EnergySaver Home Cooling System apart from the competition is how the system is whisper quiet when running and it eliminates the need for large amounts of roof venting.

The EnergySaver Home Cooling system pulls fresh outdoor air through open windows into your home. When the air outside your home is cooler than the air inside -- typically in the evenings or early morning -- the system begins to pull stale, hot air out of those rooms and fill your living area with cool, clean air. A typical 2,000 square foot home can have 100% air replacement every 6.6 minutes."

The EnergySaver Home Cooling System is easily installed in the attic of your home. While designed for natural cooling of single-story homes, it's also perfect for cooling upstairs rooms in traditional 2-story homes. Grilles in room ceilings or walls lead to ducting, which carries stale room air directly into intake ports on the SuperFan unit while a large exhaust port expels warm air into the attic and out of the your home through existing roof vents. The EnergySaver Home Cooling System effectively and efficiently lowers the interior air temperature and of both the living space and attic, which truly cools your entire home, Karonis says -- at a fraction of the cost of air conditioning.

The SuperFan unit, the heart of the EnergySaver Home Cooling System, is very quiet too. That means you can read, talk, watch TV, even sleep, without the annoying fan noise produced by other less advanced home cooling systems.

Depending on the climate where you live, the system can be used to cool up to 4 rooms in your home, or to augment a central air conditioning system -- keeping the house cooler so the central air unit runs less, again saving energy and the environment. Utility bills can be reduced 35-85%, Karonis says.

And the EnergySaver Home Cooling System works in all climates but can entirely replace central air in climates where the weather is hot for only a few weeks or months of the year, Karonis said. The unit can reduce the use of typical 5-ton central air systems which use approximately 6,000 watts of power every hour its running to only 400-600 watts.

"Not only does it work better than other whole house fans, there are other benefits because people sensitive to molds or chemicals aren't helped when they sit at home with the central air running round-the-clock in recirculated air," says Karonis. "This causes unwanted odors from cooking, tobacco, pets, mildew, etc., to remain in your home along with pollen, germs and other contaminants that can be potentially harmful to your family's health."

Because the system is energy efficient, it also does not contribute as much to blackouts and energy grid problems that occur when central air systems tax the system. And, remember, most electricity is created by coal-burning power plants which deposit unhealthy greenhouse gases into the environment.

The EnergySaver Home Cooling System comes complete with step-by-step instructions, parts and hardware to fit virtually any residential home. Including SuperFan unit, 25' rolls of Class 1 UL listed ducting and four 8" ceiling (or wall) grills. If you're handy around the house, you can probably install your own system within a weekend afternoon. If you prefer to leave household improvements to a pro, any experienced electrical service company can install the system even faster.

"You'll be surprised how big a difference a little fresh air can make in your home. And you'll be amazed at how quietly and efficiently EnergySaver Home Cooling System delivers that breath of fresh air, plus in turn, cuts down on greenhouse gases and other byproducts of other energy-hungry cooling systems" Karonis said.

CONTACT: George Karonis is available for media interviews with lifestyle, home improvement and business reporters by contacting george @ rewci.net or calling 661-775-5979.

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FastenersClearingHouse.com and Lunavista Communications Team up for Site Promotion

FastenersClearingHouse.com set to promote surplus fastener database online for buyers and sellers.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- FastenersClearingHouse.com (FCH) has retained Lunavista Communications of Chicago, Illinois to assist in the creation of a web based promotional campaign. The online marketing efforts will include search engine optimization, pay per click management, and a usability assessment. These efforts are designed to increase awareness of the new surplus fastener database.

"FastenersClearinHouse.com allows companies to buy or sell surplus fastener inventory online," explains Eric Dudas, Operations Manager of FastenersClearingHouse.com. "To promote our members' surplus fastener inventory, we are embarking on an aggressive Internet marketing campaign with Lunavista."

Lunavista's Director of Internet Marketing, Tim Grant, comments, "FastenersClearingHouse.com is a unique online service which fills a void that until now has only been gapped by print catalogs. The concept, combined with the industry and technical savvy of FCH staff, makes this a fairly easy service to market online."

FCH allows sellers of surplus fasteners to easily upload their inventory, and makes it simple for customers to search for fastener items using proprietary search tools. The new site was launched in October, 2006.

FastenersClearingHouse.com is an independent online service provider connecting buyers and sellers of surplus fasteners. For more information, visit www.fastenersclearinghouse.com

Lunavista Communications Corp is a Chicago based search engine marketing, optimization and web site design firm. For more information, visit www.lunavista.com.

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Martinson-Nicholls Introduce New Waterhog Fashion and Fashion Diamond Carpet Mats

New Waterhog Fashion and Fashion Diamond carpet mats trap dirt and moisture in high traffic entrances. The fiber border gives the floor mats an attractive appearance that suits decorative indoor areas.

Cleveland, OH (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- Waterhog Fashion and Fashion Diamond carpet mats (www.floormat.com/fashion-mats-special.html) offer excellent performance features as well as adding the beauty of a fabric border for an attractive look that is easy to maintain. This floor mat's unique design makes it perfect for most applications inside or out. The rubber reinforced face nubs and waffle design provide crush proof scraping action. The raised rubber "water dam" border traps dirt and water -- keeping them off the carpet and floors. This tough as nails carpet floor mat is the perfect choice for more decorative indoor areas where you want to put your best foot forward.

"With the end user market's desire for more aesthetically pleasing soil management systems, Andersen has introduced its line of Waterhog Fashion products. The fiber border provides a softer look. The water dam holds moisture within the mat keeping it off the flooring surface," states Philip Nix, Regional Manager, The Andersen Co.

Features and Benefits

Unique ridged construction effectively traps dirt and moisture beneath shoe level.
Exclusive rubber-reinforced face nubs prevent pile from crushing in high traffic areas, maintaining high performance and extending product life.
Premium 24-ounce anti-static, 100% polypropylene fiber system dries quickly and won't fade or rot. When wet, the rubber-reinforced surface allows water to be wicked to the bottom of the mat, away from foot traffic and providing a slip resistant surface.
Green friendly rubber backing has 10% - 15% recycled rubber content and is available in smooth or cleated backing types.
Exclusive "water dam" border keeps dirt and water in the mat and off the floor, minimizing slip hazards and floor damage.
Highly durable attractive fashion border makes it the perfect choice for indoor or outdoor applications.
Anti-static fiber system has a maximum average voltage of 1.6K as measured by the AATCC. Mats are safe for computer rooms and around electronic equipment.
The National Floor Safety Institute certifies all Waterhog Mats slip resistant.

Available in a wide variety of colors and sizes, Custom sizes are also available.

About Martinson-Nicholls
Martinson-Nicholls (www.floormat.com), over the last 25 years, has established itself as a leader in safety solutions and custom floor matting for both indoor and outdoor applications.

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

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

"Martinson-Nicholls has been progressively inventive over the years. This philosophy has been dictated by customer needs. Thus we have been able to satisfy many unique and unusual problems in the areas of slip and fall, all types of floor matting and heated floor matting applications," says Dan Ruminski, President of Martinson-Nicholls.

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Drastic Image Makeover for Stone Home Décor Store

A dramatic increase in consumer interest, sales, and the development of exciting new product lines has necessitated a major update to the Corporate image, and presentation of PebbleArt Inc.

Westbury, NY (PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- PebbleArt Inc. is a major manufacturer and supplier of decorative stone products and materials, and is also the publisher of several popular, home & office, decorative online publications. A dramatic increase in sales, consumer interest, and the introduction of numerous exciting new product lines, has necessitated a major update and modernization of the Corporate image, and online presentation. This includes upgrading their promotional materials, further development of their web properties, and designing a new, more targeted marketing plan.

Located in Long Island, NY, PebbleArt started off as a small family owned supplier of natural stone materials. Through a series of innovative designs, they began to develop a line of American manufactured, natural stone home décor accessories. Many of the products, such as their illuminated onyx collection, were considered revolutionary in the world of design.

The creation of a series of websites aimed at promoting their products, spearheaded by their flagship http://PebbleZ.com, allowed the company to get their word out to the world. And the world responded, with sales of their products and services increasing an average of 300% per year, since instigation of their web campaign.

The holiday season of 2006 precipitated an even more dramatic increase in page hits and consumer and corporate sales.

In the afterglow of this success, PebbleArt set out in early January to recreate their image, intending to develop a fresh, polished appearance for the company. The fulcrum of this campaign was the complete redesign of their main online catalog http://PebbleZ.com

The changes to this, and many of their other sites, included such things as a move from a table based to an almost purely CSS driven layout, the creation and application of a template system, the update and optimization of over 5,000 images, and the creation of several new categories and directories. In all over 1,000 pages were hand changed during the update.

Their promotional materials were also updated, with a series of new direct mailings being designed, as well as the creation of a new logo and letterhead featuring their mascot, the PebbleZ Person.

Many of these updates were able to be done in house, as those who make up the management of PebbleArt have acquired the technical and artistic skills over the years, necessary to effect these changes. Outside help was used in the form of freelancers, but for the most part decisions were made by the owners and managers of the company. Joseph Lewitin, manager of online operations for the company, was especially influential in the development of the new look and feel.

Along with a change in appearance, PebbleArt has also developed a new marketing strategy, expanding their breadth of vision while focusing in on those niches which have served them best. Many of their products have gotten makeovers, with new designs that call for components and materials from around the world. They have also begun the development of a new opt in list, started distributing a monthly newsletter, and have launched another new blog designed to help their customers interact with the company.

Future developments will include product expansion, with imported goods perhaps being added to their in house manufactured items. They are also expanding their wholesale and to the trade relationships, and are developing a whole new program which should make it much easier for retailers to carry their products.

Company Summary

PebbleArt, an innovative company that is fueled by imagination, has been involved in the decorative and natural stone business for over ten years. Some of their most innovative products include their rustic stone wall clocks, their absorbent sandstone drink coasters, their illuminated onyx home décor, and their fossil stone collection. They are also suppliers of a unique line of imported natural stone tile and slabs. Their online properties include http://PebbleZ.com, http://Decorative-Wall-Clocks.com, and the subdomains http://Coasters.PebbleZ.com, and http://Art.PebbleZ.com

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Houston Courier Expands Services To Include Nationwide LTL & TL Delivery

Hot Shot Delivery, Inc., Houston's leading provider of same day courier services and warehousing solutions, today announced that it has expanded its logistics division to include a Nationwide Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) service.

(PRWEB) May 14, 2007 -- Hot Shot Delivery, Inc., Houston's leading provider of same day courier services and warehousing solutions, today announced that it has expanded its logistics division to include a Nationwide Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) and Truckload (TL) service.

Hot Shot Delivery has been providing Houston customers with same day courier services and warehousing solutions since 1978. In 2006, Hot Shot Logistics, Inc. was created to provide customers with expanded logistics services. The new nationwide Truckload and Less-Than-Truckload delivery service will allow Hot Shot to provide a total transportation management solution to their Texas customers as well as throughout the US.

By negotiating rates with the nation's largest freight carriers and continued alliances with leading door-to-door shippers, Hot Shot Logistics offers customers an extensive and extremely competitive option for truckload and less-than-truckload deliveries.

Along with the new nationwide service, Hot Shot has made enhancements to the www.hotshot-delivery.com website which will provide customers with more tools to manage their nationwide freight-shipping needs. The new Less-Than-Truckload and Truckload delivery section will provide users with the ability to obtain instant quotes on freight jobs as well as competitive pricing from numerous short and long-distance freight carriers. This process will allow shippers to save on current freight delivery costs while maintaining on-time delivery status.

"We are very pleased with the Less-Than-Truckload and Truckload Delivery addition to our service menu," says Eric Donaldson, President, Hot Shot Logistics, Inc. "This solution, along with the website enhancements, allows customers to have full visibility of their time-critical shipments."

Visit www.hotshot-delivery.com for additional information on Houston courier services and delivery solutions as well as the new nationwide LTL and TL option. In addition, customers can call (713) 869-7575 to get price quotes and qualify for immediate shipping options.

About Hot Shot Delivery
Hot Shot Delivery, Inc. is a full service delivery and logistics company, serving clients of all sizes and across all industries. Founded in 1978, Hot Shot Delivery Inc. has established a reputation for reliability and consistent on time performance which has enabled steady growth while retaining a diverse client portfolio. Additional information can be found by calling (713) 869-7575 or visiting the company website at www.hotshot-delivery.com.

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Bureau of Reclamation Awards Security Upgrade Contract for Hoover, Davis, Parker Dams

Sim-G Technologies/Integrated Security Solutions to deploy Phoenix IVS Intelligent Video Surveillance System at Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams

Miami, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2007 -- The Bureau of Reclamation has awarded the integration team of Sim-G Technologies, Washington, DC, and Integrated Security Solutions (ISS), Kalispell, MT, a $4,100,000 contract for the engineering, design and installation of upgrades to the electronic security systems (ESS) of Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams. These ESS systems will be installed to increase the safety and security of visitors, employees and assets at the dams and will incorporate Intelligent Video Surveillance (IVS) solutions from Phoenix IVS, Miami, Florida.

With increased awareness of improving safety and security at what has become some of the country's most treasured landmarks, the Bureau of Reclamation has determined the need to incorporate the latest technology in video surveillance through systems designed by Phoenix IVS that incorporate video analytic software to detect, track and send real-time alerts to patrolling security personnel when people, vehicles or other objects of interest are determined to have breached pre-determined security rules. The technology created by Phoenix IVS can be integrated into the existing CCTV surveillance camera system already in place or with new installations, as required, processing the analytics at the network edge.

"The greatest value of this type of system to the security team at the Hoover, Davis and Parker Dams is having technology that proactively determines, in real time, without human intervention, when a security breach is occurring and alerts the most appropriate security personnel to respond immediately; often before a more serious event can occur," says Dr. Al Esquivel Shuler, CEO, Phoenix Worldwide Industries, Inc.

The integration teams of Sim-G and ISS have hundreds of man years of experience in physical and electronic security systems and have integrated these security solutions in over 40 other dams and locks within the US. Sim-G Technologies has earned a reputation for delivering professional and technical excellence in engineering and design in the federal, military and commercial marketplace, while ISS specializes in integrating access control, intrusion detection, CCTV, communication media, lighting, and physical security subsystems into a complete integrated system that protects valuable assets.

"The Phoenix IVS solution is perfect for this project of adding content analysis to the Hoover, Parker, and Davis Dams' existing video surveillance systems since it is a modular, compact design that processes analytics at the edge of the network and conserves valuable network bandwidth," says Marquis Laude, President, Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.

Work has already begun on upgrading the security systems at Hoover Dam and is expected to be completed by September, 2007, with Davis and Parker Dams to follow.

For information: www.PhoenixIVS.com or
(305) 238-0477 X226

About Phoenix IVS:
Phoenix Intelligent Video Solutions (IVS) cost-effectively upgrades any existing analog video surveillance system into a high-performance, digital IP network, fully integrated with the world's leading intelligent video software that provides actionable intelligence. Through an architectural design of Phoenix IVS software and distributed video processing modules, Phoenix IVS uniquely enables deployment of intelligent video capabilities on existing video surveillance assets -- automatically detecting threats and broadcasting real-time alerts and video without human intervention. Phoenix IVS is a division of Phoenix Worldwide Industries. Phoenix IVS

About Sim-G Technologies:
Sim-G Technologies is a dynamic technology corporation that focuses on the areas of Electronic Security Systems, Fire Protection, Professional Services and Construction Management Services. Our expertise, commitment to service and steadfast belief in forging long-term client relationships has made us a premier professional and technical services provider and high growth company. Since the company's inception, Sim-G Technologies has earned a reputation for delivering professional and technical excellence in the federal, military and commercial marketplace. Our innovative approach enables us to deliver an unrivaled level of professionalism and expertise. We are committed to our clients. This makes Sim-G Technologies a driving force in the industries that we serve. This is our resolve. This is our commitment. www.Sim-GTech.com

About Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.:
Integrated Security Solutions, Inc. (ISS) provides commercial, federal and state government agencies with proven, successful, and cost-effective physical and electronics security. ISS is a leader in the security industry in conducting security surveys, vulnerability assessments, system engineering and design, installation, integration and servicing of electronic systems for asset protection, surveillance and access control. Our security systems are composed of Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) Surveillance, Electronic Entry Control Systems (EECS), Access Control Systems (ACS), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) such as Fiber Optic Cable Fence Sensor Systems, and Security Networks. www.MTISS.com

For media inquiries, contact:
Loye Matika
Sales Director, Phoenix IVS
10780 SW 190th Street
Miami, FL 33157
Phoenix IVS - A Complete Intelligent Video Surveillance Solution

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The Reserve at Gearhart Takes Shape - A Premiere Oregon Coast Home Site Development Underway between Astoria and Cannon Beach

The Reserve at Gearhart is nearly finished. This premiere home site, located two blocks from Oregon's historic coastline has its roads paved, utilities in, and the community mail cottage is in the final stages of completion. The Reserve at Gearhart is located between Astoria and Cannon Beach. Long known for its reputation as a quality coastal summer destination for the Portland area, Gearhart is an Oregon equivalent to Carmel or Martha's Vineyard. The refined, quiet quality of life here is enhanced by easy access to the activities and excitement of Seaside and Cannon Beach.

Gearhart, OR (PRWEB) May 13, 2007 -- The Reserve at Gearhart is nearly finished. This premiere home site, located two blocks from Oregon's historic coastline has its roads paved, utilities in, and the community mail cottage is in the final stages of completion.

Stunning period style street lamps and decorative trees are scheduled for installation in late May.
"Take a drive through and walk the lots in this amazing new development" said Jeff Howard, Managing Member. "This is probably the last of its kind in the City of Gearhart."

The Reserve at Gearhart is located on the Northern Oregon coast between Astoria and Cannon Beach. Long known for its reputation as a quality coastal summer destination for the Portland area, Gearhart is an Oregon equivalent to Carmel or Martha's Vineyard. The refined, quiet quality of life here is enhanced by easy access to the activities and excitement of Seaside and Cannon Beach.

Excellent golf, sport fishing, beaches, parks and outdoor adventures are all within close proximity to these estate size home sites. The 130 individual lots range from 10,000 to well over 20,000 square feet, many with golf course or open space frontage. Prices range from $275,000 to the mid $400s.

The original property of approximately 89 acres was separated in support of the North Coast Land Conservancy; 39 acres was dedicated as habitat for the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly in a continuing effort to restore the butterfly population to the area. Many lots are adjacent to this natural area with Neacoxie Creek in the background. The remaining acreage is The Reserve at Gearhart.

For more information about this new development, please visit: www.reserveatgearhart.com.

For further information regarding The Reserve at Gearhart, please contact:
Christopher Stewart
Public Relations Director
www.fish-marketing.com

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Solar Innovations Announces Miami Dade and Florida Hurricane Certifications

Solar Innovations has received its Folding Glass Wall Notice of Approval (NOA) number. In addition to Solar Innovations' Folding Glass Walls already being certified as hurricane rated, Miami Dade certification now bumps Solar to the highest overall coastal rating achievable.

Myerstown, PA (PRWEB) May 13, 2007 -- Solar Innovations (http://www.solarinnovations.com/residential/fgw/) has received its Folding Glass Wall Notice of Approval (NOA) number. In addition to Solar Innovations' Folding Glass Walls already being certified as hurricane rated, Miami Dade certification now bumps Solar to the highest overall coastal rating achievable. This number (07-0326.07) allows Solar Innovations' folding glass walls to be installed in any county with Miami Dade requirements for hurricane compliance. These requirements are the most stringent in the country for hurricane compliant products, making this quite an accomplishment. Visit Solar Innovations' Folding Glass Wall webpage at http://www.solarinnovations.com/residential/fgw/ for details on this certified product.

Solar Innovations submitted 3' wide by 8' tall folding glass wall panels for the Miami Dade testing. This folding glass wall passed for up to 20 panels in length (60' wide). For detailed information on Solar Innovations' testing results, please visit their New Product News link at http://solarinnovations.com/prod-news.asp.

How does the approval process work? Products undergo 3 protocols for testing. These tests include Protocol TAS 201 (large missile impact testing), Protocol TAS 202 (air, water, and structural testing), and Protocol TAS 203 (cycle testing). Air, water, and structural testing are similar to AMAA (American Manufacturing Architectural Association) test references and are required for completion of Miami Dade certification. To learn more about Miami Dade Certifications or Florida Hurricane Rating visit Solar Innovations' website.

Which products are required to be Miami Dade certified? Any architectural products, including doors, windows, folding walls, skylights, greenhouses, conservatories, etc., manufactured for installation in Miami Dade County, Broward County, or West Palm Beach are required to be certified. It is predicted that this stringent requirement will begin to be utilized by other municipalities along the coast.

Why is this certification a benefit? Many states along the east coast are requiring impact rated products in hurricane prone areas. This requires Miami Dade Certified and/or Florida Hurricane Rated products to be installed. Having both certifications means, Solar Innovations is able to install Folding Glass Walls anywhere in the country.

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Moxa's ioLogik Active Ethernet I/O Receives Engineers' Choice Award from Control Engineering

Moxa Technologies, a leading manufacturer of device networking products, received the Engineers' Choice Award for the ioLogik E2210 Active Ethernet I/O server. "As an award winner, [Moxa's product is among the most significant innovations of 2006," said Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering's Editor in Chief. The winners are chosen by Control Engineering's engineer reader's group, which reflects broad recognition of the ioLogik E2210 from many different industrial automation fields.

Taipei, Taiwan (PRWEB) May 12, 2007 -- Moxa Technologies, a leading manufacturer of device networking products, received the Engineers' Choice Award for the ioLogik E2210 Active Ethernet I/O server. "As an award winner, [Moxa's product is among the most significant innovations of 2006," said Mark T. Hoske, Control Engineering's Editor in Chief. The winners are chosen by Control Engineering's engineer reader's group, which reflects broad recognition of the ioLogik E2210 from many different industrial automation fields.

Active Ethernet I/O provides PC-based data acquisition and control applications with a new method of transmitting real-time I/O data over an open network. Active Ethernet I/O is designed for Ethernet, and supports Modbus/TCP and SNMP protocols for use in both industrial automation and IT environments.

This new approach to Ethernet I/O was needed to address the prevalence of Ethernet in modern PC-based data acquisition and control (DA&C) systems, and the increasing demand for real-time I/O data. Moxa's engineers used their know-how and experience in data communication to develop the Active Ethernet I/O concept, and provide real-time I/O data transmission over an open network using easily-configured local logic control.

New Breed of Ethernet I/O for PC-based Automation
The traditional Ethernet I/O architecture uses Ethernet I/O servers attached to passive sensors. A host is required to poll the Ethernet I/O server in order to obtain I/O status information, and the repeated request-and-response communication over the network results in a slow response time. For clients looking to improve the operational efficiency of their DA&C systems, the need for active I/O messaging and a fast I/O response time cannot be met with a traditional Ethernet I/O structure.

Moxa's Active Ethernet I/O products give system integrators a new option that relies on conditionally triggered I/O status notification with customizable output messages and simultaneous local output control. Rather than simply waiting for a request for information, the Ethernet I/O server intelligently transmits data over the network only when certain customizable I/O conditions are met. Network and host resources are not expended by the continual polling of the server when I/O conditions remain within the customizable threshold. This makes network communication between the host computer and Ethernet I/O server concise and efficient, and data transmission is 20 times faster than with traditional SCADA systems (50 ms compared to 1 sec).

A key component of Active Ethernet I/O is the patent-pending Click&Go™ logic control, which is used to configure the Ethernet I/O server's local intelligence. Rather than laboriously programming in C or PLC-Ladder-Logic, the intuitive "If-Then" structure of Click&Go™ makes it easy for users to notify the server of what I/O conditions to watch for and what actions or events to trigger. Using Click&Go™, configuration of your Active Ethernet I/O system can be completed quickly and with no formal training.

Features

Instant event reporting by TCP/UDP/e-mail/SNMP trap
Easy local control without programming by patented Click&Go Logic
Windows VB and Windows/WinCE/Linux C API
Peer-to-Peer I/O without controller

Moxa currently offers two products that support Active Ethernet I/O
- ioLogik E2210 with 12 DI, 8 DO -
- ioLogik E2240 with 8 AI, 2 AO -
For more information about Moxa's award-winning Active Ethernet I/O servers, please visit http://www.moxa.com/Zones/Active_Ethernet_IO/index.htm or contact Moxa at info @ moxa.com.

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John Shepardson Joins iParametrics as Director of Cost Segregation and Depreciation Solutions

iParametrics is pleased to announce that John Shepardson has joined the company as Director of Depreciation Solutions and Cost Segregation. He will be responsible for division operations, including business development and fulfillment of cost segregation studies.

Alpharetta, GA (PRWEB) May 12, 2007 -- iParametrics is pleased to announce that John Shepardson has joined the company as Director of Depreciation Solutions and Cost Segregation. He will be responsible for division operations, including business development and fulfillment of cost segregation studies.

Mr. Shepardson comes to iParametrics from Ernst & Young LLP where he was the Cost Segregation Solution Leader for the New England and New York Metro offices. He has extensive experience in cost segregation including analyses on purchased, in-service and newly constructed properties. Additionally, Mr. Shepardson's experience includes IRS audit defense and technical reviews.

Mr. Shepardson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Boston College. Mr. Shepardson also recently completed and passed the testing requirements to become an IRS Enrolled Agent. Enrolled Agents are the only tax professionals tested by the IRS on their knowledge of tax law and regulations, and are governed by Treasury Circular 230 in their practice before the IRS.

Headquartered near Atlanta, GA, iParametrics provides a broad range of engineering and construction-related professional services to both public and private sector clients throughout the United States. iParametrics specializes in cost estimating, scheduling, and program management for the design and construction industries, cost segregation services within the financial and real estate sectors, and staff augmentation for project teams of all types.

For more information, contact:
Andrew J. Klein
770-664-6636
http://www.prnewsdistribution.com

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Pacific Growth Properties Acquires 92-Unit Multi-Family Housing Complex in Greater Atlanta Region

Pacific Growth Properties, a premier real estate acquisition and development company, announced today that they have acquired a ninety-two unit multi-family housing development situated in the greater Atlanta area. This deal marks the third multi-million dollar Atlanta deal for Pacific Growth Properties within the past year. The Company and its partners have acquired over $33 million in multi-family assets in the Southeastern region within the past eleven months and project a significant number of acquisitions in the next year.

(PRWEB) May 12, 2007 -- Pacific Growth Properties, a premier real estate acquisition and development company, announced today that they have acquired a ninety-two unit multi-family housing development situated in the greater Atlanta area. This deal marks the third multi-million dollar Atlanta deal for Pacific Growth Properties within the past year. The Company and its partners have acquired over $33 million in multi-family assets in the Southeastern region within the past eleven months and project a significant number of acquisitions in the next year.

Pacific Growth Properties has acquired the Misty Creek Apartments located within Atlanta's I-280 perimeter. The development consists of 92 spacious apartment units to be managed by First Communities Property Management. The deal was brokered by Trey Miller at Keller Williams Peachtree Battle who represented Pacific Growth Properties and Lowell Figur at Keller Williams who represented the Seller. "I enjoyed working with Pacific Growth Properties. They perform, move quickly and have access to capital," said Figur. Pacific Growth Properties plans to spend significant capital upgrading the property.

In October, Pacific Growth Properties was a principal player in the acquisition of the 398-unit multi-family housing complex The Avenues, for $21 million. In July, the Company and its partners acquired the East Ridge Estates, a 180-unit multi-family property located in Taylors, South Carolina.

Pacific Growth Properties will increase its presence in the greater Atlanta real estate market dramatically within the next 18 months. "We anticipate acquiring another $80 million in our core target markets of Atlanta, Nashville and Savanah within the next 12 to 18 months," said Shannon Phillips, partner in Pacific Growth Properties.

About Pacific Growth Properties
Pacific Growth Properties is a premier real estate acquisition and development company specializing in commercial and residential real estate. The company has corporate offices in both San Diego and the San Francisco Bay Area. The company and its principals have acquired, developed or funded over $500 million in real estate throughout the country.

Contact:
Lisa Phillips
Pacific Growth Properties
818.645.3318
Lisaphillips_5 @ yahoo.com

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New Bathroom Home Improvement Product Launched

A new home improvement product for the bathroom has been released by Décco Bath & Shower Works. “The Works” is creating buzz with homeowners and decorators.

Fort Meyers, FL (PRWEB) May 11, 2007 -- A new home improvement product for the bathroom has been released by Décco Bath & Shower Works Corporation. “The Works,” as referred to by inventor Andrew Lethert, replaces shower doors and shower curtains with a unique and versatile architectural frame. The product has received high ratings from various focus groups used to test its appeal.

“The Works” is made up of two designer columns and a main header that adjusts to almost any inset bathtub. The elegant columns include shelves on the back for concealed storage and an ornate header, or top, molding instead of a traditional curtain or shower door. The product was developed to be easy to install with a patent pending adjustable design.

As a home designer and builder, Lethert says, “I often see bathrooms that are cramped and devoid of space and style. Customers are constantly looking for creative ways to give their bathroom a more upscale, spacious design. My goal with this product was to provide a solution.”

The product provides a decorative appeal while at the same time is easy to install and functional for anyone doing home improvement. In focus group testing, consumers rated “The Works” high for uniqueness, functionality, ease of installation and affordability. Lethert found that interior decorators like the product because it adds elegance and space to a bathroom.

Susan Shilling Huke a licensed, professional decorator from Ft. Myers calls “The Works” the most unique home improvement product she has seen in years. “I think the public will embrace it,” she says.

Lethert also discovered another group that appreciates the product. A Realtor friend, Bonnie Blair of Marco Island, Florida, saw the product and immediately thought of a few listings she had on the market.

“Many of the homes in Marco are dated,” Blair says. “Some of the bathrooms are just so plain by today’s standards. I will buy the product and install it myself in some listings. It will certainly be a big improvement for such a small investment of time and money.”

In a survey by the National Homebuilders Association, of the 2000 survey respondents 43% had taken on a bathroom home improvement project within the last two years. This makes it the most frequently remodeled room in a home and typically comes with a high price tag. The average cost for a bathroom renovation is $2,700. Lethert sees “The Works” as a very cost effective alternative. About $300 can quickly add elegance and flair to a bathroom.

Décco Bath & Shower Works home improvement bathroom product comes in several architectural styles and comes in a finished satin white. It can be installed immediately or customized to match any interior by painting or applying other applications like faux marbling and stone.

The product is not yet in stores but is currently available to be purchased online, by phone (1-800-964-7945) or at some home and design shows. “We are getting ready for a full scale launch this summer,” says Lethert. “This has been a two year process, but we are ready.”

For more information or to purchase “The Works” visit the Website at www.DeccoBath.com or call1-800-964-7945 toll free.

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With Steel Resolve, Self-Storage Building Supplier Sets Records

American Steel Buildings gives a boost to the self-storage and steel industries with its pre-fabricated structures.

Tulsa, Okla. (PRWEB) May 11, 2007 -- The self-storage industry has been the fastest-growing sector of the U.S. commercial real estate industry over the past 30 years. The boom has benefited suppliers like American Steel Buildings as well, as they set first-quarter records in 2007 for moving self-storage steel.

For the almost 60,000 self-storage facilities in the United States, revenues for 2006 were approximately $22.6 billion, or an average of $441,208 per facility, according to the Self-Storage Association.

"They said we were moving more steel regarding self-storage than any others that they knew of," Brown said. "Must be because we're treating folks right."

American Steel has been providing pre-fabricated steel buildings since the 1980s, but its focus now leans toward the booming self-storage industry. Recent years have seen a steady increase in the construction of steel mini-storage buildings. Yet, studies have found more instances of undersupply in the industry than oversupply, indicating even more room for growth.

Considering that the failure rate for self-storage buildings is among the lowest of all real estate business ventures, American Steel offers a reliable, safe option to potential business owners, said Brown. With the uncertainty of today's economy, these entrepreneurs have turned to American Steel to help them build a viable, sustainable business.

"The self-storage industry is booming in the Midwest, and we have a great opportunity to contribute to the success of these businesses, as well as to the steel industry in our own backyard," Brown said.

American Steel's Web site, http://gosteelgo.com, offers resources and information on its products, including its self-storage buildings.

About American Steel

American Steel Buildings designs and distributes quality pre-engineered commercial steel buildings, including mini-storage/self-storage buildings, offices, shops, retail businesses, warehouses, churches and agricultural buildings.

American Steel planted its roots in the heart of America in the 1980s. American Steel offers service and quality products to a growing customer base that now spans the entire United States.

Since its buildings include construction drawings, most smaller buildings can be erected with basic construction knowledge. However, American Steel also offers erection labor services, and all buildings are designed to be compliant with local codes.

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May 10, 2007

HP Expands Graphic Arts Portfolio to Help Customers Drive Growth

HP today expanded its graphic arts portfolio to offer customers an even wider range of digital solutions that feature industry-leading productivity, print quality and color consistency.

Rome, Italy (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- HP today expanded its graphic arts portfolio to offer customers an even wider range of digital solutions that feature industry-leading productivity, print quality and color consistency.

The new solutions, which focus on accelerating HP’s growth in key areas of the printing market, enable customers to offer high-quality services, differentiate from competitors and, in turn, increase revenue opportunities. Highlights of the news announced at the 2007 HP Graphic Arts Summit include:

Two new HP Indigo presses – including the flagship HP Indigo press 5500 , which is also available in a special photo package, and the entry-level HP Indigo press 3500 – that are designed to bring industry-leading productivity and digital offset print quality to commercial printers;
The company’s first branded finishing accessory, the HP Indigo UV Coater;
The HP mPrinter 1700c , the company’s first process-color device for original equipment manufacturer partners;
The HP Designjet T Printer series , offering new levels of print quality and dependability to the technical market; and
The HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series , which offers a market-leading combination of speed, quality and consistency to print service providers and technical work teams.
Featuring more than 50 digital solutions that enable the professional printing of everything from postage stamps to building wraps, HP’s graphic arts portfolio is designed for a wide variety of customers, including commercial printers and specialty businesses such as photo merchandise providers, direct mail houses, graphic design firms and technical organizations. By 2010, the value of pages printed in the global graphic arts market is projected to be $98 billion.(1)

The new solutions in particular focus on four key areas of the printing market: marketing collateral, direct mail, photography and technical, which includes architectural, engineering and construction, computer-aided design (CAD) and geographic information systems (GIS).

“The digital solutions announced today are not only easy to use, cost-effective and high quality, but also enable commercial printers to grow their businesses with broader service offerings and increased profit margins,” said Stephen Nigro, senior vice president, Graphics and Imaging Business, HP.

Increased performance, options for HP Indigo portfolio

Extending the versatility of the HP Indigo press 5000, the new HP Indigo press 5500 offers tangible, profit-enhancing improvements for commercial printers, including higher monthly duty cycles, fast ink replacement for spot colors and support for a wider range of media, including economical off-the-shelf media.

Printing up to seven colors, the HP Indigo press 5500 is ideal for high-volume production markets such as marketing collateral, direct mail and books and manuals. For added value in the photo merchandise market, the press also supports new light cyan and light magenta inks for six-color (CMYKcm) photo imaging.

Building on the success of the HP Indigo press 3050, the new HP Indigo press 3500 is a digital production device available at an entry-level price. Designed for commercial and in-plant printing firms, the press provides greater quality and versatility for those looking to adopt digital technology for the first time or to upgrade from color copier technologies.

HP also launched several new accessories for its line of digital presses. The HP Indigo UV Coater is the company’s first digital press finishing device and is ideal for use on high-quality, color applications. A near-line, user-friendly device able to support multiple HP Indigo presses, the HP Indigo UV Coater protects printed materials against damage from finishing or mailing systems, while also adding high-value appeal to printed materials by applying attractive gloss, matte and satin UV finishes.

To enable efficient processing on new and existing HP Indigo press models, several new digital front end (DFE) solutions are now available, including Version 1.2 of the HP Indigo Production Stream Server, Powered by Creo; Version 1.1 of the HP Indigo Production Manager DFE, and connectivity to Screen Trueflow print workflow systems. All of the new DFEs available for HP Indigo users offer robust, reliable performance.

In addition, HP has combined several of these new solutions to create the new HP Indigo photo package for high-value photo applications such as photo books, albums and greeting cards. A new study conducted by the SpencerLab Digital Color Laboratory found that HP Indigo photo package prints surpassed conventional silver halide processing, earning higher marks overall and ranking as good or better in three out of four critical areas of print quality.(2)

The new package includes the 5500 model press and the HP Indigo Photo Enhancement Server, which is designed to automatically detect and correct images in need of sharpening and smoothing, as well as to improve contrast and shadow detail. The package also includes the new HP Indigo UV Coater and the HP Indigo Production Manager version 1.1 DFE, which is scalable up to 16 RIPs and drives several presses.

For comprehensive business development and support, the HP Indigo Capture program offers a full range of tools to help HP Indigo customers manage and grow their digital printing businesses. In addition to customer training, marketing tools and media locator services available on the “my HP Indigo” online customer portal, the HP Indigo Capture program now includes comprehensive estimating tools that help customers determine cost-effective conventional and digital crossover points for commercial and label printing.

Bringing color to the front of the envelope

The new HP mPrinter 1700c brings color to variable text and graphics, using HP’s low-cost, high-quality thermal inkjet technology. Developed by HP Specialty Printing Systems, the HP mPrinter 1700c cost-effectively produces CMY-process color that can be used for personalized mail, transactional print and other operations.

The HP mPrinter 1700c is HP’s first offering to use process-color inkjet imaging, which is available for use in original equipment manufacturer partner technologies and provides a price/performance ratio that enables vendors in the mail processing, in-line variable imprinting, and other markets to develop new, color-driven applications for stand-out highlights and graphics.

Reinforcing HP as the trusted choice in large-format printing

HP introduced two versatile, dependable HP Designjet printers for print service providers (PSPs) and architectural, engineering, construction, CAD and GIS professionals.

The new HP Designjet T Printer series and HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series allow PSPs and technical professionals to expand their service offerings – from creating beautiful fine art reproductions and photographic-quality prints to producing high-quality, precise line drawings and renders in-house – all with a high level of color excellence.

The HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series with HP Vivera pigment inks delivers vivid, high-impact prints at maximum print speeds – all with HP’s remarkable level of intuitive color management. The series is ideal for indoor and short-term outdoor banners and large-format applications such as photos and fine art prints, drawings, maps and renders. The HP Designjet Z6100 also features HP DreamColor Technologies, a certified system of color technologies and sciences that make it easy to produce accurate, predictable and consistent color across a series of digital color devices.

In addition, HP is developing a compatibility certification program linked to the HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series, and six RIP vendors are currently engaged in the initial pilot phase: Caldera Graphics, EFI, GMG, Onyx Graphics, PosterJet and SA International. Vendors will be awarded HP Designjet Z6100 Printer series Certified status after meeting the required compatibility criteria.

With print speeds up to three times faster than HP’s previous offering in this category,(3) the new HP Designjet T Printers series, which includes the HP Designjet T610 and T1100 Printer series, delivers superior results using technology innovations such as HP Three-black inks and new printheads. The Three-black ink set produces true neutral grays, enabling enhanced detail and hard-to-achieve tones and, combined with HP Vivera inks, produces images with even, subtle contrasts from vivid color to soft tones. The series’ large printhead design produces pinpoint line accuracy and crisp text with improved line accuracy to 0.1 percent.(4)

In addition, the HP Designjet T Printer series is widely compatible with CAD applications and readily connects to operating systems with HP-GL/2. HP has partnered with companies such as Autodesk, Bentley Systems, Dassault Systèmes and ESRI to ensure HP Designjet T Printer series users have connectivity and software compatibility with the industry’s key CAD and GIS applications.

More information on the abovementioned solutions and related offerings from the HP Graphic Arts portfolio is available in an online press kit at www.hp.com/go/gasummit2007.

About HP

HP focuses on simplifying technology experiences for all of its customers – from individual consumers to the largest businesses. With a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure, HP is among the world’s largest IT companies, with revenue totaling $94.1 billion for the four fiscal quarters ended Jan. 31, 2007. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at www.hp.com.

Note to editors: More news from HP, including links to RSS feeds, is available at www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/.

(1) HP internal estimates.
(2) Spencer & Associates Publishing, “Digital Presses Rise to a New Challenge – HP Indigo press 5500 leads in Photographic Print Quality,” April 30, 2007.
(3) Mechanical printing time on plain media in fast mode with economode on compared to HP Designjet 800 series.
(4) Based on four copies of 50 A1 pages using normal print quality on plain paper. Intervention time not included.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the achievement of expected results and other risks that are described from time to time in HP’s Securities and Exchange Commission reports, including but not limited to the risks described in HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Jan. 31, 2007. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

© 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

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NAWIC to Host 52nd Annual Meeting & Convention in Orlando

Women in Construction across the United States gather for networking and educational opportunities to build their future.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Plans are underway for the National Association of Women in Construction's (NAWIC) 52nd Annual Meeting and Convention, September 5-8, at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The Convention will consist of networking, educational events and awards. Registration is available to both members and nonmembers.

NAWIC will kick off the annual gathering with a tropicana-themed Welcome Party on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Attendees will enjoy an exciting evening of food, entertainment and fun.

The Association will get down to business during its Annual Meeting, Thursday, Sept. 6. Keynote speaker Vicki Hitzges, CSP, will inspire and encourage attendees with her "What Mary Kay, Vince Lombardi and an Old Crank Could Teach You." Hitzges' keynote will reveal the four must-know "secrets" of successful people. Hitzges has hosted TV newscasts and talk shows for Dallas-based Fox, CBS and ABC, and she was personally mentored by America's foremost motivational teacher, Zig Ziglar.

Convention attendees will experience a customized preview of the Carhartt for Women® clothing line in a special fashion show during Thursday's Award Luncheon. For years, women have complained about how hard it is to find long-lasting workwear that fits properly. Carhartt has taken note of these challenges and has designed a clothing line and accessories just for women.

Attendees will build their future by attending educational seminars and workshops on Thursday, Sept. 6, Friday, Sept. 7 and Saturday, Sept. 8. Seminar topics include "Construction Industry Update," "Effective Project Management" and "Turning Around a Troubled Project" to name just a few. With 20 seminars and 12 workshops to choose from, there is sure to be something beneficial for everyone.

NAWIC will recognize excellence in the construction industry during its 13th Annual Crystal Vision Award Gala, Saturday, Sept. 8. The Crystal Vision Awards recognize individuals with vision who help promote, expand and encourage the role of women in the construction industry. Veronica Soto, manager of the small business program for the Los Angeles Unified School District's $19.3 billion School Construction and Modernization program, is the recipient of the Crystal Vision Award. Deborah Henry, Ph.D., director of special programs at the University of Missouri, St. Louis, is the recipient of the Crystal Achievement Award. A special video presentation will highlight the achievements of these outstanding women who have paved the way for women in the industry. Jeanne Robertson will close this event with her presentation, "Humor, More Than a Laughing Matter."

Sponsors are extremely important to the success of this event, and their products or services will be showcased in the NAWIC Marketplace, Wednesday, Sept. 5. NAWIC thanks this year's sponsors for their support of women in the construction industry: Big-D Construction, Carhartt, and JELD-WEN Windows and Doors. For more information about sponsoring NAWIC's 52nd Annual Meeting and Convention, contact Executive Vice President Dede Hughes at (817) 877-5551 or e-mail protected from spam bots.

Members and non-members are invited to attend NAWIC's 52nd Annual Meeting and Convention. Registration will be available online at www.nawicconvention.org by the end of May. Register by July 2, 2007 to receive the early-bird rate. Visit www.nawicconvention.org for more details.

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 52 years of service. NAWIC's Core Purpose is "To enhance the success of women in the construction industry."

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Podcasting: the New Arsenal of Choice for Sales & Marketing Professionals

BuilderRadio.Com provides industry professionals with practical perspectives on key housing sales and marketing issues. The service is a podcast media file that is distributed by subscription (paid or unpaid) over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.

Farmington, CT (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- What are your colleagues doing in the housing industry? There are so many questions that go unanswered when it comes to sales and marketing. If you feel that you're missing out on "What's New"? Housing professionals can now listen to a series of free podcasts on a variety of sales and marketing tips from some of the housing industry's best-known experts. By using the latest Internet technology of RSS feeds (Really Simple Syndication); BuilderRadio.Com provides industry professionals with practical perspectives on key housing sales and marketing issues. The service is a podcast media file that is distributed by subscription (paid or unpaid) over the Internet using syndication feeds, for playback on mobile devices and personal computers.

Short 6 to 8 minute podcasts produced by BuilderRadio.com are posted bi-weekly on a variety of current and timely topics, and are designed so that listeners can download the short excerpts right to their computer, CD, mp3 player, or iPod. Hear what the pros have to say on your schedule without having to leave your office. Use the podcast to make your drive time more effective, or learn at home or while at the gym.

The free podcasts are excerpts from a program titled "Experts on the Issues" which interviews housing experts on various topics regarding sales, marketing and management issues. Expert on the Issues is a one-hour audio subscription program that subscribers receive monthly. Jerry Rouleau, founder of www.BuilderRadio.com and Experts on the Issues said "housing sales professionals can now learn from some of the best experts in the industry without having to travel and all the related expenses. The podcast and the subscription programs are great tools for your next sales meeting. Sales people no longer have an excuse, because learning can be done on their schedule".

The pros that will be featured in these podcast are: S. Robert August, Dan Levitan, Manny Schatz, Paul Foresman, Gian Hasbrock, Soni Christensen, Maureen Blackburn, Jerry Rouleau, Brian Flook, Jerry Costanzo, Rosemarie Rosetti, Scott Stroud, Steven Winter and other key housing professionals.

Some of the topics that will be featured in the series Expert on the Issues and podcasts include: Design Trends, Marketing Tips, Effective Websites, Public Relations Ideas, Lead Management Systems, Advertising Tips, Generating Traffic to Your Model Home, Home Show Selling, Screening & Qualifying Leads, Model Merchandising and dozens of other topics geared for selling new home professionals.

Access to the free podcast and subscription information for Expert on the Issues can be found at www.BuilderRadio.com and or on iTunes. A sample editorial CD of expert on the issues can be obtained by calling: 860-585-0223 Photo of the CD series and a BuilderRadio.com logo are available upon request.

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Arclinea San Diego Helps Homeowners Achieve a Green Kitchen: Luxury Italian Kitchen Maker Expands its Commitment to the Design & Manufacture of Eco-Friendly Kitchens

Demand for "Green" products has achieved permanency in an international dialog about what constitutes good design. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) recent publication of its quarterly Home Design Trends Survey (Q4 2006) found a sharp rise in homeowner preference for residential kitchens featuring eco-friendly and sustainable materials. Arclinea, manufacturer of the award-winning Arclinea Collection of contemporary Italian kitchens, continues to lead the industry with its environmental commitment. The company is pleased to announce its newest ecological practice: A water-based finishing system for its kitchen cabinets.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Arclinea San Diego, a full-service kitchen design firm and distributor of the Arclinea Collection of contemporary Italian kitchens, is pleased to announce enhancements to the company's long-standing commitment to the design and manufacture of environmentally friendly kitchens.

Having historically utilized non-toxic paints and lacquers, free from heavy metals and low emission, Arclinea recently fully converted to a water-based finishing system. The result is an even cleaner manufacturing process that surpasses standards set by local and global environmental legislation.

"Considering that the kitchen is the heart of the home, both philosophically and practically, it is increasingly important that this living space be a healthy, ecologically intelligent one," says Lisa Wilson-Wirth, president and owner of Arclinea San Diego. "Arclinea kitchens reflect a spirit of design that respects our living earth and the people who inhabit it -- our company continues to lead the kitchen industry with its commitment to environmentally friendly materials and green manufacturing strategies."

In addition to utilizing water-based paints and lacquers, Arclinea's environmental commitment includes

Reduced consumption of raw materials:
- Arclinea constructive components feature Ecological Panels, which are fabricated from 100% recycled and regenerated wood, and superior to normal wood products.
- Wood cabinets feature teak and oak veneers from fully managed and sustainable forests.

Use of recycled & recyclable materials:
- Aluminium, stainless steel, glass, & Solid Ray, a 100% homogenous, solid acrylic panel that is UV- and scratch-resistant, in a 2 cm thickness exclusive to Arclinea.

Low emissions:
- All constructive parts of Arclinea cabinetry are E1 class for formaldehyde emission (low emission of less than 6.5 mg HCOH/100g).

Green manufacturing strategies:
- An energy regeneration plant in the company's Italian factory turns production-waste into fuel.
- A state-of-the-art electrostatic precipitator system efficiently de-dusts flue gases.

Superior durability:
- Since the company's founding in 1925, Arclinea has achieved an international reputation for its timeless designs and use of the highest quality materials. Arclinea kitchens offer a long life cycle and thus, a reduced environmental footprint.

Designed and coordinated by the internationally celebrated architect Antonio Citterio, the Arclinea Collection can be fully customized in a variety of design and material options. Whether a small galley or a large open floor plan, a kitchen remodel or new construction, every Arclinea kitchen is custom designed using a thorough study of the movements involved in food preparation and cooking, coupled with a careful contemplation of space.

"Homeowners do not need to sacrifice material quality or aesthetics when planning a kitchen that includes green design principles," shares Jeremy Gleiberman, project architect, Arclinea San Diego. "Arclinea custom cabinets are engineered and built to last generations -- all components go through comprehensive product and safety testing and offer superior durability over time. We provide our clients with a turnkey design solution for achieving a luxurious, modern kitchen in an environmentally sensitive way."

Arclinea San Diego offers complimentary design consultations to homeowners and the trade, on single family and multi-unit projects. The company advises its clients on a wide-range of kitchen design topics, from how to incorporate energy-efficient appliances, to the latest trends in European design.

About Arclinea
Arclinea Arredamenti SpA is a privately-owned company founded in 1925 and based in Caldogno, Italy. Regarded as a leader in the worldwide kitchen market, the company is known for its cutting-edge design, use of exquisite materials and innovative technology. Winner of a number of prestigious design awards, including the Metropolitan Home Modernism Award and the Elle Décor Edida, the Arclinea Collection is designed and coordinated by the internationally celebrated architect Antonio Citterio. With more than 100 distributors worldwide in 29 countries, the Arclinea Collection has been available in the United States since early 2000.

About Arclinea San Diego
Arclinea San Diego is a full-service kitchen design firm and one of eight exclusive distributors of the Arclinea Collection in the United States. The company's flagship showroom, located in downtown San Diego, features examples of the entire Arclinea Collection, including the company's newest generation of products. In addition to the Arclinea Collection, the company is also a dealer for Gaggenau and Miele kitchen appliances, and CaesarStone® Quartz Surfaces. For more information, visit www.arclineasandiego.com or call (619) 564-7440.

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Wireless Sensor Networks Lead the Way to Greater Energy Saving, says new Report from WTRS

Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) in utility management and home and building control become bright green technologies in the struggle to limit energy use without diminishing the quality of life at home and in the office

Mountain View, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) will find huge impact in home and building applications. WTRS's new Report demonstrates that while the usual listing of home security, entertainment and lighting control, automated fire containment and alarm, burglar deterrence, etc. etc. are all important, the application in energy use monitoring and utility management will be immense. WTRS finds that nearly 70% of the average household utility bill could be influenced by WSN application to temperature and lighting.

WTRS's new "Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007 Report" establishes that home and building owners can use interactive energy management tools to create energy management profiles that are triggered by certain established consumption rates. As energy consumption exceeds a specific point, the WSN can automatically begin turning off low priority lighting, heating, and cooling zones, using wireless humidity and temperature sensors as well as lighting and access monitors. Wireless outdoor motion sensors could remain active while other specific energy consumers could be dimmed.

"Imagine converting your home or building energy use into something like your every-day normal thermostat," said Principal Analyst Dr Kirsten West. "Your energy use could be controlled at both ends of the scale using wireless sensor networks. You could preset both maximum and minimum overall use so that you establish an energy goal, and the network will monitor that, parsed hourly, daily or weekly. When your scheduled usage approaches a predetermined point, the systems could begin shutting down extraneous (and also predetermined) usages, like outdoor lighting, pool heating, or even interior environment controls. Of course, manual overrides would be easily accomplished."

"If you're wondering what your house has to do with wireless sensor networks, there are other favorable motivaters that add value," said Senior Analyst Dr Karin Hall. "According to a major building trade publication, security and home automation systems will enable homes to sell 50% faster and at a 3-5% higher price than before."

The WTRS Report, "Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007" identifies other conclusions as well, including:
1) Industrial Sector is likely to undergo workflow churn as WSN applications increase safety, reliability and efficiency of industrial facilities.
2) Module and development kit pricing has dropped over the last 6 months while functionality has increased.
3) Frequency agility requirements are driving evolution toward industrial standards.
4) AMR management is a truly significant opportunity in Utilities Sector.
5) Growth of personal and national security demand drives much growth in WSN, in border control, access, defense, etc.
6) European Government mandates strengthening market hold on WSN.
7) Slow economic growth in US changes direction of WSN market expansion.
8) WSN market likely to converge on 3 to 4 players.
9) A fundamental driver for WSN is ability to power sensors with batteries.

The "WTRS Wireless Sensor Network Technology Trends Spring 2007" Report is 102 pages and contains 69 charts, tables and graphs. For more information, www.westtechresearch.com

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BridgeStreet Worldwide Expands into Property Management in New York City

BridgeStreet Worldwide to manage Sorrento Structuring property being developed in Manhattan; prime site purchased for $98 million.

Arlington, VA (Vocus/PRWEB ) May 10, 2007 -- BridgeStreet Worldwide, one of the world's largest corporate housing providers, announced today that it will exclusively manage a luxury high rise property being developed by parent company Sorrento Structuring -- a Dublin-based, privately held investment group. The building site, consisting of 110 residential apartments over 35 floors is located on 34th street in the established Murray Hill area of Manhattan, one block from the Empire State Building and just off Madison Avenue.

With the addition of the Sorrento property, named the S34 to its portfolio, BridgeStreet Worldwide continues to offer more options to guests seeking the perfect place to stay while on extended visit to New York City. The S34, BridgeStreet's first "easy to stay with" building, offers a fresh approach to business travel accommodations by combining the privacy and comfort of a luxury residential building with the impeccable services and amenities you would expect to find at a fine hotel. The full roster of premium amenities and services include Wi-Fi throughout the building, concierge and doorman-attended lobby, state-of-the-art fitness center, rooftop terrace and spaciously designed residences.

BridgeStreet Worldwide president and CEO, Lee Curtis, is enthusiastic about the natural synergy that exists between BridgeStreet Worldwide's property management expertise and Sorrento's real estate investment acumen. "BridgeStreet Worldwide and Sorrento are committed to furthering our excellence in service to clients by proactively seeking real estate and management opportunities in key world markets," said Curtis.

Sorrento purchased BridgeStreet Worldwide in January of this year as a catalyst for growth. "This acquisition is yet another strategic and financial milestone for BridgeStreet and Sorrento. The combination of our global real estate activity and BridgeStreet's operational expertise has opened the door for opportunities such as this," said Bryan Turley, Sorrento's chief executive officer. "Our objective remains to identify and invest in established robust property markets and we are confident that New York remains one of the most attractive cities globally for this purpose."

BridgeStreet Worldwide is a leading international provider of corporate housing. BridgeStreet and its network of Global Partners offer over 10,000 corporate apartments located throughout the United States and 50 cities internationally. An award winner both in the U.S. and Europe, BridgeStreet properties meet uncompromising standards of quality, comfort and service. For more information about the company or to learn more about how BridgeStreet is Making Corporate Housing Easy, visit www.bridgestreet.com or call 1-800-BSTREET.

Based in Dublin, Ireland, Sorrento Structuring is a leading provider of wealth management products and services, focused primarily on return on equity transactions. Formed in 2004, Sorrento's strength comes from its ability to structure high quality, off-market residential and commercial property transactions with guaranteed yields and full management, giving investors turn-key investment solutions. The company's investment products and services include a significant property portfolio in the U.K., Ireland, Europe and the U.S., structured products and private finance transactions, equity investments and pre-and post-retirement funds.

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Jennifer Brand
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Industrial Nanotech, Inc. Promotes Its Nanotechnology Coating for Use in Carbon Credits Projects

Industrial Nanotech, Inc., an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it will begin promoting use of its insulation coating, Nansulate®, for energy reduction projects associated with earning carbon credits under the Kyoto protocol.

Naples, FL (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Industrial Nanotech, Inc. (Pink Sheets: INTK), an emerging global leader in nanotechnology, announced today that it will begin promoting use of its insulation coating, Nansulate®, for energy reduction projects associated with earning carbon credits under the Kyoto protocol.

CERs, also known as carbon credits are issued under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol. Carbon Credits are an exchangeable permit process that provides a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by giving them a monetary value. A credit is awarded for energy saving projects with verified reduction in emissions. By allowing credits to be bought and sold, companies can purchase credits to help them meet quotas for reducing emissions.

"Our nanotechnology based coatings are already reducing energy use in the textile industry by 10% to 20%," stated Francesca Crolley, VP Operations & Marketing. "And that's just one industry example. Our technology is helping companies and individuals achieve their energy reduction goals around the world, and it makes perfect sense to offer our coatings as an effective solution to the reduction of carbon emissions through carbon credit projects."

"Our company is proud to be at the forefront of 'Green Nanotech', by using the science of nanotechnology to create products that are friendly to the environment and save energy. Reduction of carbon emissions and 'carbon footprints' is fast becoming the number one priority of corporations both overseas and here in the states, and Industrial Nanotech believes that our science can make a positive contribution to this issue," Ms. Crolley continues.

In a recent textile publication Eyüp Sözdinier of Heneteks A.S. stated "Because of global warming, our duty is to make use of energy as efficiently as possible; wasted energy is wasted national wealth. This is why I highly recommend this technology to all of the textile industry and other heat using industries."

The market in carbon credits grew faster than expected in 2006, tripling to $30 billion from $10 billion in 2005, according to the World Bank. Nearly $25 billion came from transactions under the EU's emissions trading scheme, while $5 billion was from the sale of carbon credits by developing countries. The World Bank said carbon markets had resulted in capital flows from rich to poor countries of about $8 billion since 2002, and estimated $14 billion of further gains to developing countries through investment in "clean" energy technology.

About Nansulate®
Nansulate® is the Company's patented product line of specialty coatings containing a nanotechnology based material and which are well-documented to provide the combined performance qualities of thermal insulation, corrosion prevention, and resistance to mold growth in an environmentally safe, water-based, coating formulation. The Nansulate® Product Line includes both industrial and residential coatings.

About Industrial Nanotech
Industrial Nanotech Inc. is rapidly emerging as a global nanoscience solutions and research leader. The Company develops and commercializes new and innovative applications for nanotechnology. Additional information about the Company and its products can be found at their websites, (http://www.industrial-nanotech.com) and (http://www.nansulate.com).

Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the impact of competitive products, the ability to meet customer demand, the ability to manage growth, acquisitions of technology, equipment, or human resources, the effect of economic and business conditions, and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel. The Company is not obligated to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release.

SOURCE: Industrial Nanotech, Inc.

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Marin Home Show & Benefit Jazz Fest - Home Improvement and all that Jazz

Something for all ages at this annual Marin County event

San Rafael, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Pack up the stroller, round-up the teens, telephone Grandma and Grandpa and head to the two-day event where there's something for all ages. It's the 2007 Marin Home Show and Benefit Jazz Fest on June 2 & June 3 at the Marin Center Exhibit Hall and Fairgrounds in San Rafael.

For the youngsters:

JustKidding Music performs a special interactive concert for children ages 3 to 10-years old set for 10 a.m. Saturday. Children are encouraged to participate on stage in this concert supporting early music education to improve cognitive development. Admission to the JustKidding Music concert is $10 adults and $5 children and includes free admission to the Marin Home Show & Benefit Jazz Fest. All proceeds from this concert aid Marin County public school early education music programs.

The Marin County Fire Department presents tours of its Children's Safety House Saturday at the Marin Home Show. Designed especially for children ages 3 to 10 years old, this special house tour teaches awareness and escape skills in an emergency. The specially designed house is an interactive, hands-on learning experience teaching children about fire safety, fire alarms, smoke detectors, kitchen safety, how to call 9-1-1 and earthquake safety. Parents can watch the entire learning experience from an LED monitor screen just outside the Safety House - during which their children will learn from Marin County Fire Dept. personnel and officers.

For the teens:

Tweeners can enjoy the Sinaloa Middle School Jazz Band in a special performance on Saturday and high school teens can cheer on their favorite Marin high school band competing in the Annual JamJazz Playoff - Battle of the Battles from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The Sunday competition is an annual fundraiser supporting public high school music programs in Marin County.
For the folks:

Mom, Dad, Grandma and Grandpa can dance to the timeless music of Rex Allen's Swing Express from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday or get their groove on when Pride & Joy performs the timeless pop and soul hits from the 1970s & '80s from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Everyone can get jazzed up about home improvement with new and exciting products from more than 350 exhibitors including the amazing High Definition Home presentation with a fully functional big screen home theater display and interactive computer games; the debut of San Rafael's newly remodeled Home Depot YardBIRDS complex; and an outdoor pavilion featuring garden, landscaping and outdoor kitchens.

Marin Home Show general admission is $8 Saturday (and it's good for your return on Sunday) and $7 for seniors & disabled. Children 14 & under are admitted free. Plus there's plenty of free parking. Tickets are sold at the gate. Marin Home Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, June 3.

For more information about the Marin Home Show & Benefit Jazz Fest visit the website at www.marinhomeshow.com

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Penetron - Successful Solutions to Unique Problems

Penetron provides a unique solution for waterproofing a hard to access HVAC tunnel and saving the customer time and money.

East Setauket, NY (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- ICS Penetron International, Ltd is pleased to announce the completion of another uniquely challenging problem and another satisfied customer.

Located in Utah, this project involved waterproofing a building where the foundation formed the exterior perimeter of a tunnel system that provided air return to a number of HVAC systems through out the building. These tunnels were originally formed by casting a concrete "trough;" the perimeter being the building foundation with the "floor" and "interior wall" being separate components. The exterior perimeter foundation wall was waterproofed only on the inside by application of a tar-like coating. The finished foundational "tunnels" were approximately two feet tall, three feet wide and extended up to 175 feet. Water intrusions were present in several areas with standing water present. The contract involved cleaning, waterproofing and protecting the tunnel components from further water intrusion and water damage.

To start the actual repair process, steps were first taken to clean loose debris and then a cryogenic blasting was used to remove the previous bituminous coating and rust on the existing metal "ceiling" deck.

Once all non-concrete surfaces were treated, the concrete walls and floors were waterproofed with Penetron via spray application and all penetrations and non-moving joints packed with Penecrete Mortar.

"This project proved a particular challenge because of the confined spaces, pumping distances and limited access. Not withstanding all of this, the tunnels are now waterproof," said Loran Hubbard of Lindhart Technical Services. "We were able to complete the project at a nice profit, significantly under the next highest bidder. We applaud your fine product."

"Penetron's revolutionary system of waterproofing and protecting concrete through internal crystalline growth continues to lend itself to new and unique applications," said Christopher Chen, Director of North American Sales and Marketing for Penetron. "Beyond the everyday problems we help to solve, we are continually challenging ourselves to find solutions to the atypical problems and at the same time translate them into savings in both time and money."

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HLB Lighting Design's Collaboration on the Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse Honored As Project Is Named One of Top Ten Sustainable Designs of the Year

Award winning architectural lighting designers, Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design, are honored by the AIA for their contributions to the Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse, one of the top ten sustainable designs of the year.

(PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Recently chosen by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) as one of their top ten sustainable design projects of the year, The Wayne L. Morse U.S. Courthouse in Eugene, Oregon, represents a shining example of Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design's (www.hlblighting.com) commitment to sustainability and reducing impact on the environment through smarter energy choices and innovative design methods.

Chosen by Pritzker Prize winning architect Thom Mayne as a key collaborator on Morphosis's $92 million renovation of the Courthouse, HLB Lighting spearheaded a number of unique sustainable lighting solutions for this 270,000 square foot courthouse.

Challenged with honoring Mayne's vision that the building's architecture express its transparency and availability to all, as well as US District Court Judge Michael Hogan's desire to recognize the building's status as an iconic bedrock of the country's justice system, HLB set out to design a lighting solution that celebrates both the courthouse's traditional and progressive vibrancy with a number of creative gestures.

Washes of light follow the sculptural curves and backlight artwork with simple rhythms throughout the building's circulation spaces. Stepping into the courtroom, the design is more unexpected and complements the innovative architecture by lighting the elegant curved wood walls and ceiling with fluorescent luminaires cased within fin-like architectural forms. Special attention was paid to the supplemental illumination strategically added at the bench and juror areas.

"Though we never lost sight of our creative design challenges, sustainability was a key focus throughout the course of this project," said Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design's Senior Principal Teal Brogden. "As more and more of our projects take on the challenge of becoming LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, we will continue to make use of inventive and sustainable lighting solutions such as these."

While the courthouse required creative lighting design solutions throughout, HLB Lighting took care to ensure that each lighting element was also readily accessible for maintenance.

In total, HLB Lighting Design collaborated with Morphosis on six federal courtrooms with judges' chambers, support offices, circulation, lobby, jury assembly areas and a cafeteria.

In addition to the sustainable lighting solutions, the design of the courthouse features a wide array of other environmentally forward-thinking elements such as: extensive glazing, which allows for an abundance of natural light and connectivity; a sophisticated water-saving system and fixtures; as well as various underlying security elements required to operate the building with maximum effectiveness.

The Wayne L. Morse United States Courthouse has received the U.S. Green Building Council's Gold Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, and is also the recipient of the GSA Design Award for outstanding public architecture.

ABOUT HORTON LEES BROGDEN LIGHTING DESIGN
Horton Lees Brogden Lighting Design is an internationally recognized design firm with five principals and a staff of over 35 designers that serve clients from New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The firm specializes in architectural lighting for all project types, including interior and exterior venues such as airports, museums, performing arts centers, hospitality/resorts, healthcare facilities, bridges, building exteriors, libraries, offices, shopping centers, specialty retail, universities, public transportation, public plazas, sports facilities, parks and entertainment facilities.

The firm models its services on a few basic tenets: design innovation and excellence, responsiveness to clients' needs, advanced technical skills, maintainable and pragmatic solutions, creativity and sensitivity to image, function, budget and a far-reaching commitment to energy-efficient lighting design and sustainable solutions.

HLB Lighting Design is a WBE/DBE firm certified with several government agencies and authorities.

For more information, please visit www.hlblighting.com

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Tridon Industries Becomes Approved EnergyLoan Contractor

Tridon Industries offers financing to homeowners for insulation upgrades through EnergyLoan program.

Pottstown, PA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Tridon Industries, Inc., headquartered in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce it has become an Approved EnergyLoan Contractor, making it eligible to participate in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Keystone Home Energy Loan Program (HELP).

The Keystone HELP program, principally sponsored by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, is a low rate financing program that offers loans to Pennsylvania customers for high efficiency home improvements, including heating and air conditioning, insulation, siding, windows and doors. AFC First Financial Corporation, located in Allentown, PA, is the exclusive lender for the program. Through the financing program, Tridon Industries plans to offer homeowners spray polyurethane insulation, blown-in fiberglass insulation and foamed-in-place insulation.

As an Approved EnergyLoan Contractor, Tridon Industries can also offer out-of-state customers a variety of financing options through AFC First Financial Corp.

Tridon Industries is a premier distributor and installer of high quality insulation, soundproofing and fireproofing products. The company services Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the entire New England area. For the past three years, the company has been named to the Philadelphia 100®, a list that honors the fastest growing privately-held companies in the Greater Philadelphia region. The company is 100% woman-owned and is a certified Women's Business Enterprise.

For additional information on Tridon Industries, contact the company toll-free at 1-800-760-8044 or visit their website at www.tridonindustries.com.

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Tridon Industries Receives WBE Certification with Port Authority of NY & NJ

Tridon Industries receives WBE certification with Port Authority of NY & NJ.

Pottstown, PA (PRWEB) May 10, 2007 -- Tridon Industries, Inc., headquartered in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce it has received its Women-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) certification with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

The Port Authority is a bi-state agency that operates the airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, rail transit system, and seaports in New York and New Jersey. Through its commitment to economic growth and development of the New York-New Jersey area, it reaches out to contractors and vendors and offers them business opportunities to drive the region's global competitiveness. As an eligible WBE through the Port Authority, Tridon Industries hopes to offer their high quality insulation, soundproofing and fireproofing products and services to help support the further economic success of the NY-NJ region.

Tridon Industries' first partnership with the Port Authority is the new $875 million, 26-gate JetBlue terminal that is currently under construction at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Jamaica, New York. Tridon Industries is responsible for installing masonry foam insulation at the new terminal.

Tridon Industries is a premier distributor and installer of high quality insulation, soundproofing and fireproofing products. The company services Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia and the entire New England area. For the past three years, the company has been named to the Philadelphia 100®, a list that honors the fastest growing privately-held companies in the Greater Philadelphia region. The company is 100% woman-owned and is also a certified Women's Business Enterprise in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

For additional information on Tridon Industries, contact the company toll-free at 1-800-760-8044 or visit their website at www.tridonindustries.com.

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Find Home Theater Installers Fast with New Web Database

A new free database makes it fast and easy for consumers to find local designers, installers or home theater integrators to create their dream home theater. Allhometheaters.com contains contact information on more than 5,500 home theater and home automation specialists located throughout the US. Consumers can search listings to locate plasma TV installers, home theater designers, security and alarm installers, low-voltage electricians, lighting contractors or other specialists by zip code or category. Additional advice on plasma displays, home theater projectors, Blu-ray or HD-DVD players, video systems and speakers. All brands are covered including Sony, Bose, Panasonic, Runco, Sim2, Marantz, Sharp, Samsung and LG.

Springfield, N.J. (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- A new free database makes it fast and easy for consumers to design and create their dream home theater. Allhometheaters.com contains contact information on more than 5,500 home theater and home automation specialists located throughout the US.

Consumers can search listings to find plasma TV installers, home theater designers, security and alarm installers, low-voltage electricians or other specialists by zip code or category.

"Allhometheaters.com helps connect consumers to local installation and integration professionals," said David M. Lewis, Executive Vice President of Business Development. "Our search categories are carefully selected based on how the industry is organized. The result: focused, up-to-date search results that save time. From straight forward plasma TV or flat panel installations, to elaborate home cinemas, this directory can speed the process of finding local, full-service professionals to do the job."

The site also includes a "How-To" section with articles on home theater audio technology such as surround sound, Dolby Prologic®, Dolby Digital®, and THX®, and home automation and home security technology. Topics include "how to plan a home theater installation" and "how to evaluate proposals from home automation companies."

Free Home Theater Planner Software
To help consumers solidify their project planning, the site also features a CAD-(computer-aided design) software tool customized specifically for home theaters. Consumers can create a virtual floor plan for their project. The Allhometheaters.com space planner creates scale drawings that show placement of speakers, displays, seating and furniture in a room. Consumers can work out all the details of their project, print out a drawing -- with precise dimensions -- and take it to a local installer to begin their project.

Listings on Allhometheaters.com are available to home theater and home automation companies. Paid listing packages include bold-font company names, highlighted listings, web links, photo galleries and discounts on extra search categories, banner and text ads.

For more information, visit www.allhometheaters.com or call 1-888-948-2220.

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Cooper Aerial Challenges Aerial Mapping Customers to Ask Questions

Cooper Aerial Survey Company encourages customers to challenges their geospatial professionals in order to raise industry standards.

Phoenix, Ariz. (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- Cooper Aerial Survey Company, a client focused aerial photo and mapping company announces the Cooper Challenge. The Cooper Challenge encourages customers to raise industry standards by asking questions of their geospatial mapping vendors and becoming better informed consumers.

Because aerial mapping is an evolving profession, customers often depend on their geospatial vendors to keep them informed on the latest developments in the field. As a customer, developing such a dependency can prove to be a hindrance. Some geospatial professionals are apprehensive to take advantage of the latest technologies available on the market. Whether they are intimidated by newer practices or cannot afford the latest machinery, these professionals are depending on outdated methods.

In order to ensure that geospatial customers are well informed consumers, Cooper Aerial is challenging them to do their own research rather than depending on the professionals. Information is readily available on all of the latest advancements in the field, from new methods of aerial surveying to higher resolution cameras. Once the research is done, the customer can ask their geospatial professional informed questions to ensure they are receiving only the highest quality mapping products.

After a project is complete, the end user, of the geospatial data, needs to be able to determine if the mapping products and/or services meet their wants and needs. Final mapping products should be completed with a level of accuracy that will withstand rigorous review in order to verify that those product and/or service meet the quoted standard.

In order to challenge a geospatial professional, customers should enact field testing to review all aspects of a project from ground control to ground viewability to aerial photography. This process will not only ensure that the consumer is receiving a quality product but it will hold the geospatial professional accountable for his or her work.

"This is an industry that is already highly competitive but I would like to see the stakes raised," said Jeff Cooper, President and CEO of Cooper Aerial. "There is always room for improvement and I think that it is time that our customers demand more."

Cooper Aerial is hoping to "raise the bar" in the geospatial community with this challenge. If a geospatial vendor is not taking advantage of new technologies and following a comprehensive workflow plan while completing a rigorous QA/QC procedure it is the consumer's job to shop for a vendor that is.

About Cooper Aerial
Established in 1966, Cooper Aerial Surveys Co. remains a client-focused mapping firm, committed to producing quality, tailored products while providing cost-effective solutions. Cooper produces digital imagery from aerial photography, digital airborne scanners, and satellites. Offering a full-service image processing division, geo-referencing and perform rectifications, translations and compression. While engineering programs and algorithms to supply or support most software packages. For further information contact Cooper Aerial toll free at (800) 229-2279 or visit www.cooperaerial.com.

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No Longer Just For Artists: Live/Work Lofts Across America

LOS ANGELES (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) May 9, 2007 -- Live/work lofts is one of the hottest trends right now that combine your home with creative work space. Typically known as artist’s lofts, today’s live/work lofts are now popular with computer programmers, sales reps, photographers, fashion designers and those seeking to make a creative statement. From the moment you roll out of bed until late in the evening, living and working at the same location means you can integrate your work passion into a creative living environment. Move, Inc., the media leader in connecting consumers with the when, where and how to move, highlights six lofts that are zoned to be homes as well as workspaces for this week’s Trend Spot at http://trends.move.com.

Office With a View: This Los Angeles, Calif. loft, sandwiched between Marina del Rey and Venice Beach, features contemporary designs with three large courtyards to brighten all of the loft spaces, allowing each to have a view of the community’s bold colors. At $720,990, the loft features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and access to media/meeting rooms and a business center in addition to a fitness center and spa. http://www.homebuilder.com/newhome/communityprofile.aspx?& commid=67918&bldrid=37265&city=LOS+ANGELES&st=CA&zp
Plugged into Silicon Valley: Right on the edge of San Jose, Calif., this $518,000, one-bedroom and 1.5-bathroom loft is just minutes from Silicon Valley and the HP Pavilion. Quaint shops and hip restaurants are just outside the door and the city-center is a short drive away. Each unit also comes with loads of storage space, stainless steel appliances and category five wiring for the phone network. http://www.homebuilder.com/newhome/communityprofile.aspx?& commid=66281&bldrid=36865&city=OAKLAND&st=CA&zp
Downtown Business: Located just minutes from Detroit, this Birmingham, Mich. loft offers an energetic “downtown” lifestyle that young business owners thrive on. The $539,000 4-story loft features two bedrooms, three bathrooms and almost 3,500 square feet of live/work space. Separate entrances to your work space and your residence make a perfect work-at-home arrangement. Nearby shopping, entertainment and the finest restaurants are perfect for closing the deal with clients. http://www.homebuilder.com/newhome/communityprofile.aspx?& commid=58206&bldrid=2981&city=DETROIT&st=MI&zp
If owning is more of a commitment than you and/or your company can handle, there is also the option to rent a live/work loft.

Southern Comfort: Just outside of Charlotte, this Huntersville, N.C., tri-level loft goes for $1,172/month and features two bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and easy access to restaurants, salons and other convenient stores. The neo-traditional neighborhood makes for a comfortable work environment. Other amenities include high ceilings, a designer kitchen, a health and fitness facility and 24-hour maintenance. http://rentals.move.com/call/8665878369
Design Studio: At the 1016 Lofts in Atlanta, Ga., you can choose a one-bedroom, one-bath live/work loft for $1,380 or a two-bedroom, 1 bath for $1,570 that comes with an office/retail studio. Both plans include a balcony, a walk-in closet, high ceilings, large windows and wireless Internet areas. Its location in the Design District near the excitement of Midtown ensures great shopping and access to the trendier establishments of the city. A fitness center with yoga room and classes, grilling and picnic areas and a cyber café round out this great rental. http://rentals.move.com/propid/471619
Old World Charm: This $1,195/month loft apartment is located in one of the re-purposed cotton mill buildings of Nashua, N.H., outside of Manchester. The history behind these buildings and the size of the units makes this a desirable rental address. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the unit also features river views, a sun porch, vaulted high ceilings, a dry cleaning service, a fitness center and a pool. http://rentals.move.com/call/8663892332

REALTOR.com®, operated by Move, Inc. and Move.com homes and rentals featured on Move Trend Spot are based on the most comprehensive nationwide database of available properties and their amenities as of May 8, 2007. Additional comparisons and lists showcasing trends in consumer preference, interest and demand for real estate properties are available at http://trends.move.com.

ABOUT MOVE, INC.

Move, Inc. (NASDAQ:MOVE), the media leader for the when, where and how to move, provides homebuyers and renters with the real estate and community information, and professional connections they need before, during and after a move. The Company operates Move.com™ (http://www.move.com), the most comprehensive real estate search site for rentals and homes to buy and REALTOR.com® (http://www.realtor.com), the official Web site of the National Association of REALTORS®. Move also operates Welcome Wagon® (http://www.welcomewagon.com), a 78-year old neighborhood expert that provides new movers with valuable and comprehensive information about businesses and professionals in their new communities. Move.com is the official new homes Web site of the National Association of Home Builders. Move also operates Moving.com (http://www.moving.com), SeniorHousingNet™ (http://www.seniorhousingnet.com), TOP PRODUCER® Systems (http://www.topproducer.com), FactoryBuiltHousing.com (http://www.factorybuilthousing.com) and Home Plans (http://www.homeplans.com). On the Net: http://investor.move.com.

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Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s Net Lease Group Completes Sale-Leaseback Transaction with Carousel Capital Portfolio Company Simpson Performance Products

NEW YORK (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) May 9, 2007 -- Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s (“Angelo Gordon”) dedicated Net Lease Group (“AG Net Lease”) announced today that it has acquired the headquarters and manufacturing facilities of Simpson Performance Products, Inc. (“Simpson”) through a sale-leaseback transaction. Simpson is a portfolio company of Carousel Capital, a Charlotte-based private equity firm.

Simpson’s headquarters and principal manufacturing facility are located in New Braunfels, Texas. Simpson is a leading manufacturer and supplier of safety equipment and branded and custom team apparel to the motorsports industry, including NASCAR, Indy and Formula 1. Simpson manufactures helmets and restraints at the New Braunfels facility. Proceeds of the sale-leaseback were used to reduce senior indebtedness. The deal closed September 28, 2006.

Teddy Kaplan, Managing Director and co-manager of AG Net Lease, commented, “The Simpson transaction is indicative of our strategy of identifying tenants with positive growth potential. We take great comfort in the sponsorship Carousel Capital provides to its portfolio companies, and look forward to continuing our relationship with them.”

Charles Grigg, Partner at Carousel Capital, said, “As we evaluated Simpson’s capital structure, the opportunity to reduce leverage through a sale-leaseback was compelling. Working with AG Net Lease was a pleasure.”

About Angelo, Gordon & Co. and AG Net Lease

Angelo, Gordon & Co. was founded in 1988 and has over $11 billion under management. Currently, the firm’s investment disciplines encompass four principal areas: (i) distressed debt and leveraged loans, ii) real estate, (iii) private equity and special situations and (iv) a number of hedge fund strategies. Angelo, Gordon & Co. employs over 70 investment professionals and is headquartered in New York, with associated offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Hong Kong and Seoul.

AG Net Lease is comprised of a team of experienced professionals committed to providing sale-leaseback financing to financial sponsors and below investment grade companies across a range of industries. AG Net Lease is currently investing its first dedicated net lease fund which closed earlier this year and will seek to purchase as much as $500 million of net leased corporate real estate in the U.S. and abroad with transactions ranging from $5 million to $200 million. AG Net Lease’s unparalleled credit and real estate underwriting expertise, coupled with its unique funding platform, ensures highly competitive pricing and speed of execution to tenants and sponsors. www.angelogordon.com

About Carousel Capital

Carousel Capital is a private investment firm that invests in companies located in the Southeastern United States. Carousel’s investor base includes institutional investors and an elite group of more than 60 current and former CEOs with significant operating experience. Since its inception, Carousel has invested in 23 companies primarily in three targeted growth sectors: business services; consumer products and services; and healthcare services.

About Simpson Performance Products

Since 1959, Simpson Performance Products has been the leading safety manufacturer in the motorsports industry. Simpson believes in putting safety first and is dedicated to elevating the standards of racing safety through continuous development, refinement and testing. The one thing that remains constant is Simpson's commitment to racer safety. Gear up safer with Simpson.

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Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s Net Lease Group Completes Sale-Leaseback Transaction with Carousel Capital Portfolio Company Visador Holding Corporation

NEW YORK (BusinessWire EON/PRWEB ) May 9, 2007 -- Angelo, Gordon & Co.’s (“Angelo Gordon”) dedicated Net Lease Group (“AG Net Lease”) announced today that it has acquired the headquarters and manufacturing facilities of Coffman Stairs, LLC (“Coffman”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Visador Holding Corporation (“Visador”), through a sale-leaseback transaction. Visador is a portfolio company of Carousel Capital, a Charlotte-based private equity firm.

Founded in 1874, Coffman is a leading national manufacturer of hardwood and softwood stair parts. The approximately 500,000 square feet Marion, Virginia complex serves as Coffman’s headquarters and sole manufacturing facility. The facility is critical to Coffman’s vertically-integrated business model and located in close proximity to an abundant source of raw materials. Visador used the proceeds of the sale-leaseback to pay down indebtedness. The deal closed March 30, 2007.
AG Net Lease has now completed five transactions since its inception. The Coffman sale-leaseback marked the second time AG Net Lease has worked on a deal with Carousel Capital.

Teddy Kaplan, Managing Director and co-manager of AG Net Lease, commented, “This transaction typifies our goal of identifying tenants whose businesses we believe are poised for growth. We are delighted that Carousel Capital chose to work with us on a repeat basis. Carousel Capital’s high level of support for their portfolio companies provides us with added reassurance, and look forward to partnering with them again.”

Jason Schmidly, Partner at Carousel Capital, said, “For the Coffman transaction, we valued a partner that could provide certainty of closing on the terms and timeline promised. Based on our prior experience with AG Net Lease, we knew that we could count on them to meet these objectives. AG Net Lease has become a trusted and reliable capital source for us.”

About Angelo, Gordon & Co. and AG Net Lease

Angelo, Gordon & Co. was founded in 1988 and has over $11 billion under management. Currently, the firm’s investment disciplines encompass four principal areas: (i) distressed debt and leveraged loans, ii) real estate, (iii) private equity and special situations and (iv) a number of hedge fund strategies. Angelo, Gordon & Co. employs over 70 investment professionals and is headquartered in New York, with associated offices in Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Hong Kong and Seoul.

AG Net Lease is comprised of a team of experienced professionals committed to providing sale-leaseback financing to financial sponsors and below investment grade companies across a range of industries. AG Net Lease is currently investing its first dedicated net lease fund which closed earlier this year and will seek to purchase as much as $500 million of net leased corporate real estate in the U.S. and abroad with transactions ranging from $5 million to $200 million. AG Net Lease’s unparalleled credit and real estate underwriting expertise, coupled with its unique funding platform, ensures highly competitive pricing and speed of execution to tenants and sponsors. www.angelogordon.com

About Carousel Capital

Carousel Capital is a private investment firm that invests in companies located in the Southeastern United States. Carousel’s investor base includes institutional investors and an elite group of more than 60 current and former CEOs with significant operating experience. Since its inception, Carousel has invested in 23 companies primarily in three targeted growth sectors: business services; consumer products and services; and healthcare services.

About Visador

Visador is the holding company for two businesses: Coffman Stairs and Crown Column. Coffman is a leading manufacturer of hardwood stair parts in the United States. The Coffman brand is well known by distributors, dealers and installers for its quality craftmanship and unparalleled selection of styles and woods. Coffman offers more than 13,000 stair parts and related products, providing a single source stair system to the building products industry. Crown Column, with facilities in Attalla, Alabama, produces a broad offering of synthetic and wood columns, porch posts and lamp posts used in the construction, repair and remodeling of homes.

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Correct Building Products(R) Introduces CorrectDeck RapidRail(R) CX in Stone White with Microban(R) Antimicrobial Product Protection

Provides aesthetically appealing low-luster finish and the warm look of painted wood.

Biddeford, ME (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- Correct Building Products(R) LLC, manufacturer of CorrectDeck(R) composite decking, introduces the newest addition to its product line: CorrectDeck RapidRail(R) CX in Stone White with Microban(R) antimicrobial product protection. This new product has a low-luster finish that provides the warm look of wood, providing a high-end look that complements composite decks. CorrectDeck RapidRail CX is PVC-free and, like CorrectDeck’s newest decking product, CorrectDeck(R) CX with Microban(R) antimicrobial protection, is designed to provide enhanced low-maintenance qualities.

Definitely not a plastic rail
“We have improved the aesthetic appeal by providing the warm look and feel of painted wood without the artificial and shiny look associated with plastic railings,” said Martin Grohman, Correct Building Products president. “This is definitely not a plastic rail in appearance or quality. CorrectDeck RapidRail CX provides the heft, weight and feel of lumber, but without the maintenance of wood,” Grohman said. “This is a true hybrid decking material, combining the best of both plastic and wood.”

Antimicrobial, low maintenance and lasting good looks
A co-extrusion process is used to engineer Microban protection into each rail, baluster and post.
Microban’s antimicrobial properties help prevent the colonization of mold and mildew that can cause stains, odors and discoloration. Microban protection will not wash off or wear away, and makes RapidRail easier to clean, and keeps it cleaner longer. In addition, RapidRail CX resists stains from grills or food spillage because wood fibers are coated with plastic, reducing their exposure. Protection of exposed fibers and the addition of concentrated UV inhibitors enable the railing components to resist color fading.

Fast assembly and installation
RapidRail is designed for speed and ease of installation. A typical eight-foot section is fully assembled with only 16 screws in just 5-10 minutes. The top and bottom rails are precision routed for easy attachment of balusters – no screws are needed. Simple powder-coated brackets and screws are used for hanging top and side rails. All hardware is supplied.

The strength of polypropylene
Like all CorrectDeck products, RapidRail CX is a polypropylene wood composite product, which is stronger and holds its straight shape better than polyethylene or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), especially in hot climates.

New stair kit system
CorrectDeck RapidRail CX in Stone White with Microban product protection features a new stair kit system that simplifies the installation process. The system is designed to hide attachments, giving the railing a clean, screw-free appearance. Balusters have round, hollow centers and utilize a ball connector system which allows installation at any angle.

RapidRail CX in Stone White with Microban antimicrobial protection is backed by a transferable, limited lifetime warranty. Matching accessories are available, such as color-matched, beveled post caps and skirts.

Correct Building Products(R) LLC, headquartered in Biddeford, Maine, is the first and most experienced manufacturer of polypropylene-based composite decking products. Correct Building Products leads the industry with technical innovation in areas of design, formulation and automation. The company’s CorrectDeck(R) CX with Microban(R) antimicrobial product protection is the first composite decking to combine antimicrobial protection that resists mold and mildew with stain- and fade-resistance. More information is available at www.correctdeck.com.

Contact:

Mike Descoteaux
Correct Building Products
8 Morin Street
Biddeford, ME 04005
207-284-5600
miked(at)correctbp.com

Glen Becker
Becker Marketing Group
4202 Portage Street NW
North Canton, OH 44720
330-497-0453
glen(at)beckermg.com

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Low-Maintenance Composite Decking Recycled and Recyclable

Correct Building Products expands recycling to include jobsite scrap.

Biddeford, Maine (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -– Correct Building Products(R), manufacturer of CorrectDeck(R) CX with Microban(R) antimicrobial product protection, today announced a pilot program to collect plastic wood composite jobsite scrap, complementing its active recycling program.

This information is timely as spring deck building season arrives. Additionally, more consumers are expressing interest in “green” building products. What many consumers and contractors are unaware of is that Correct Building Products produces composite decking made from recycled materials that can be recycled again. Green-conscious consumers can select CorrectDeck composite products with confidence.

Made from Recycled
CorrectDeck composite decking is made from 80 percent recycled ingredients such as waste sawdust, recycled plastic and polypropylene recycled materials. Located in Maine, Correct Building Products harvests scrap from local lumber yards as well as collects polypropylene bins from retailers and post offices. The manufacturing plant recycles and reprocesses all manufacturing scrap at the factory, meaning all downfall is recycled. There are no emissions and zero manufacturing waste. “Most forms of plastic recycling transform the plastic into a less valuable product,” said Martin Grohman, president of Correct Building Products. “Upcycling is very rare, but these products ‘upcycle’ a low-value waste product like sawdust into a high-value product such as premium composite decking.”

Completely Recyclable
All CorrectDeck products are also completely recyclable as a finished product – free of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) – and can be safely incinerated. CorrectDeck products are also printed with their resource content “60 Wood/40 PP” to make future recycling easier.

“Composite deck material is quite recyclable – it contains no thermosetting materials and is rot-resistant. In fact, recycling of composites is routinely done,” added Grohman. “We’re doing our best to promote recycling and to reduce the usage of unsustainably-harvested tropical hardwoods.”

Jobsite Recycling
The company will also be instituting a scrap recycling program to make efficient use of waste produced on jobsites. Recyclable materials include decking, railings and even installation sawdust. The test program includes a recycling container located outside CorrectDeck’s largest dealer, Hancock Lumber. “Once we get the process worked out,” noted Grohman, “we’ll expand the program as quickly as possible. Contractors have to pay to dispose of scrap. This free program will not only help them, it helps the environment.”

Correct Building Products(R) LLC is a $30MM+ producer of wood-composite products of all types, including CorrectDeck(R) and CorrectDeck(R) CX composite decking, RapidRail(R) and RapidRail(R) CX composite railing, and Dimensional Composite Lumber. Visit the website at www.correctdeck.com for more details.

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Join Garage Outfitters Canada at the Man Show: Storage and Flooring Solutions for Your Garage and Workshop

Here's your chance to solve storage issues while enjoying a day out with the boys. Garage Outfitters Canada will be in Booth 340, come on down and see what the company can do to create space in a garage, storage space and shop. Garage Outfitters Canada can show you everything from garage flooring to cabinets and overhead storage systems.

Regina, Saskatchewan (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- Garage Outfitters Canada is pleased to announce their participation in the Man Show, May 10 to 12, 2007, at the Credit Union EventPlex in Regina, Saskatchewan. Join Garage Outfitters Canada in supporting community charities and non-profit services through the Man Show.

Garage Outfitters Canada will have products for garage and storage needs. "Join the company under its bright red garage roof (Booth 340) to see the latest in storage and space management solutions for the garage, shop or basement."

Garage Outfitters Canada offers an exceptional range of high quality solutions for garage flooring, cabinetry, work space and storage. Products from leading manufacturers such as Harken, Coleman, ProStor, Rubbermaid and many others will be on display for visitors to choose from.

According to Scott Weaver, General Manager, "We are really excited about this show -- our first since opening recently in Regina. I am looking forward to showing off our garage storage solutions -- and enjoying all the fun of the Man Show!"

Can't make it to the show? Call Garage Outfitters Canada at (306) 781-5656 or drop in at 1180 Winnipeg Street, Regina.

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Troxler Electronic Laboratories Releases Models 3430+ & 3440+ Apex Edition Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges

Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in test and measurement equipment for the highway construction industry, today announced the release of the newest addition to their portfolio of construction testing devices. The Models 3430 Plus and 3440 Plus Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges, are updated versions of the current Troxler Models 3430 and 3440.

Research Triangle Park, NC (PRWEB) May 9, 2007 -- Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in test and measurement equipment for the highway construction industry, today announced the release of the newest addition to their portfolio of construction testing devices. The Models 3430 Plus and 3440 Plus Nuclear Moisture Density Gauges are updated versions of the current Troxler Models 3430 and 3440.

"The latest additions to our nuclear gauge line will be well received by our customers because they have many requested features. The new features will make field moisture density testing simpler and more reliable than ever before," said Tom Akehurst, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Troxler. The Apex Edition gauges continue the Troxler tradition of ruggedness and reliability while providing a number of new benefits to make them easier to use.

New Features: The Models 3430+ and 3440+ Apex Edition gauges have features not offered by an