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June 27, 2008

Alternative Construction Technologies Announces Registration of State-of-the-Art ACTech Panel System Products and Services in Twenty-Four Green Building Mandate States

Registration to Allow Company to Sell Products to Twenty-Five State Governments to Capitalize on "Green" Building Mandates

Melbourne, FL (PRWEB) June 23, 2008 -- Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ACCY) announced today that it has registered its state-of-the-art ACTech® Panel System and several ancillary services in twenty-five states. Individual states have registration requirements and procurement policies that dictate how the private sector can sell to them. Many states even set specifications for certain products, materials and services. Currently, twenty-four of these states have green building mandates which request or require green building materials when constructing government funded buildings. Alternative Construction Technologies has now applied for registration in all twenty-four green building mandate states, which will allow the company to sell the ACTech Panel System to state and municipal governments.

"Due to the groundswell of awareness and demand for alternative building materials and CleanTech from the private sector, we believe that it is prudent to pursue opportunities at the state and local level, as our Systems allow them to comply with many of the emerging "green" mandates," said A.J. Francel, the company's COO. "Our goal is to expand awareness of our revolutionary construction materials and target these markets making our product available as broadly as possible. There are many features and benefits in our galvanized, structural steel insulated panel system - the ACTech® Panel System, and it represents an ideal solution for many of the challenges facing consumers and policymakers. One specific challenge: the rapidly rising cost of energy. Our product could be used by these entities to provide affordable housing, enhance disaster relief efforts, support school systems and be utilized for other state and local construction activities while providing safe and economical occupancy. State and Federal governments should consider using it as an improvement on conventional construction materials."

Alternative Construction Technologies, Inc. (ACT) possesses a unique and patented construction technology called the ACTech® Panel System that is used in the design and erection of state-of-the-art "green" buildings in commercial, residential, industrial, military, pre-engineered and modular building applications, as well as patented safe rooms. Generically known as structural insulated panel (SIP), ACT's revolutionary and efficient construction solution utilizes an inherently better galvanized steel "skin" SIP system to complete energy efficient, stronger, safer, faster, Class-1 fire rated and more economical structure than conventional wood and brick based building products. The patented ACTech® Panel is environmentally-friendly and easier to construct with - not only saving labor cost and cutting construction time, but also reducing recurring monthly heating and cooling energy bills consistently by 30-50% and often as much as 70%.

Most importantly, the ACTech® Panel possesses disaster resistant strength and has tested stronger than conventional concrete block or wood frame construction. In combination with FEMA compliant hurricane projectile tests, the ACTech® Panel continues to meet the most stringent wind, projectile and uplift codes in the nation levied by the 2006 Florida Building Code. The ACTech® Panel System offers builders and consumers many competitive and comparative advantages of use due to its wide range of attributes. As this new construction technology gains awareness, or hurricane and tornado-prone states establish new building codes and rebuild from recent weather disasters, ACT believes its' products will be in greater demand. ACT has recently added ancillary services including design, consulting, and construction through its various general contracting subsidiaries. When specifying the ACTech® Panel System as the "green" structural building material into any construction application, it is most probable that a LEED (Leadership in Energy Efficient Design) or Energy Star rating will be readily achieved.

This press release may contain forward-looking statements covered within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to, among other things, plans and timing for the introduction or enhancement of our services and products, statements about future market conditions, supply and demand conditions, and other expectations, intentions and plans contained in this press release that are not historical fact and involve risks and uncertainties. Our expectations regarding future revenues depend upon our ability to develop and supply products, which we may not produce today and that meet defined specifications. When used in this press release, the words "plan," "expect," "believe," and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. These statements reflect our current expectations. They are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changes in technology and changes in pervasive markets.

Contact: A.J. Francel
800-859-8813
website: www.actechpanel.com

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A New Ray of Sunshine For Southern California Homeowners

Fix The Home, a website that provides do-it-yourself information and home improvement tips on various home improvements as well as the opportunity for visitors to request free estimates from contractors, begins a push to reach the Southern California market. This comes shortly after the start of its new partnership with Southern California home improvement resource CalFinder.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- It was announced today that online contractor referral website Fix The Home will begin a push to reach the vast market in Southern California - http://www.fixthehome.com/cat/remodeling/regions/cali/la/. With its recent partnership with local home improvement resource CalFinder, Fix The Home has dedicated a team of staff to help as many SoCal homeowners as possible. With the warm summer months here, more and more homeowners across California are looking to get their various home improvement projects finished.

This is where online resources and contractor referral sites like Fix The Home (FTH) come in handy. With detailed information and do-it-yourself tips about every possible home improvement project, visitors to the site are sure to gain some important knowledge on whatever job they are looking to start. With information provided by the industry's top professionals on anything from kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling - http://www.fixthehome.com/cat/remodeling/topics/bathroom/, general remodeling and additions to roofing - http://www.fixthehome.com/cat/roofing/, siding - http://www.fixthehome.com/cat/siding/, and landscaping, residents nationwide can make educated decisions on their home improvement projects.

Local Southern California contractors will also benefit from Fix The Home's new focus. FTH's staff prescreens the area's contractors to find the absolute best for their visitors. Contractors and home improvement professionals who provide their customers with excellent construction and craftsmanship, good customer service and quality materials will be referred to visitors on the site who request experts to help with their next project. Contractors that make the cut are sure to have increased business from very interested, well informed customers.

With both California homeowners and home improvement professionals benefiting from this new effort, Fix The Home is sure to be well received in the area. With a more informed consumer and higher quality work, So Cal residents will now feel confident when starting their home improvement jobs, large or small. FTH is now certain to help homeowners from coast to coast.

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Etched Glass Doors from NABCO Entrances Add Impact and Elegance to Entranceways

NABCO Entrances is now offering custom etched glass on its Gyro Tech(r) Whisper Slider series of automatic doors. For this application, your logo or other message is sand blasted into the glass adding elegance to your entranceway. Etching the glass in this attractive process helps ensure that your brand or message is in the center of your customers' field of vision where it has the most impact, and it won't wear off from frequent contact or exposure to the elements. Etched glass doors are the perfect solution for car dealerships, insurance companies, medical buildings, high-end retail stores and more.

Muskego, Wisconsin (PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- NABCO Entrances is now offering custom etched glass on its Gyro Tech(r) Whisper Slider series of automatic doors. For this application, your logo or other message is sand blasted into the glass adding elegance to your entranceway. Etching the glass in this attractive process helps ensure that your brand or message is in the center of your customers' field of vision where it has the most impact, and it won't wear off from frequent contact or exposure to the elements. Etched glass doors are the perfect solution for car dealerships, insurance companies, medical buildings, high-end retail stores and more.

Gyro Tech is the brand name of automatic entrance systems offered by NABCO Entrances Inc. located in Muskego, Wisconsin. NABCO Entrances is the only automatic door company in North America that manufactures complete entrance systems including advanced sensors, and automatic sliding, swing and folding doors. Many Gyro Tech products are available in hurricane-rated versions designed to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building Code. NABCO also offers repair and maintenance service to national chains for all brands of automatic doors.

For more information on NABCO products and service, call 1-877-622-2694, or visit http://www.nabcoentrances.com/prglas.cfm

Caption: Logos, type or other artwork can be reproduced in etched glass
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Miraval® Selects e-Builder 6.0 to Manage Expansion Program of its Award-Winning Resorts

Owner-centric software interfaces with existing financials software to provide enhanced cost control across Miraval's entire program

Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- e-Builder, the leader in web-based capital project and program management solutions, announced today that the internationally recognized lifestyle brand Miraval® has selected e-Builder Enterprise to improve cost control and change management during construction of its resorts. The brand's flagship resort, Miraval Tucson, is consistently ranked as the #1 destination spa in North America by leading publications like Condé Nast Traveler and Travel and Leisure. Miraval, an industry leader is currently embarking on an aggressive expansion strategy to accommodate increasing demand of its unique, luxury destination spas and lifestyle, including its recent opening of the first healthy living community in New York City.

e-Builder Enterprise is an owner-centric, integrated capital program management solution designed to manage cost, schedule, and scope for organizations managing complex capital projects. Miraval's program management team will leverage e-Builder's integrated Cost, Schedule, and Workflow modules as a change management platform to monitor and control costs across their entire program. The scheduling module will allow Miraval's project managers to centralize construction schedules for real-time access to key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide executive visibility on project status and completion milestones. The cost module, interfaced with Miraval's existing financials software, will give project stakeholders added visibility and real time reporting capabilities for tracking and comparing actual and forecasted project costs.

About Miraval:
Miraval® is the innovator in living and feeling better. Created in 1996, Miraval's flagship resort in Tucson, Arizona has been consistently rated the #1 Destination Spa by SpaFinder Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Zagat Survey and Conde Nast Traveler. Miraval, a proponent of choice, offers over 150 uniquely vibrant programs and activities, all of which reflect Miraval's core philosophy of living life in the moment. The brand is expanding its reach through its network of prestigious specialists and its creation of fully integrated inspired living communities, beginning with the introduction Miraval Living, New York in 2007.

Revolution Living, launched by Steve Case in 2005, is Miraval's majority owner. Revolution seeks to drive transformative change by giving consumers more choice and control, thereby enabling everyone to live healthier, better lives.

For further information or reservations, please call 800-232-3969, or log onto www.miravalresorts.com.

About e-Builder:
e-Builder provides web-based, capital project management and collaboration software to North America's largest facility owners, architecture, engineering, and construction firms. The company's flagship product, e-Builder Enterprise, provides clients with visibility into key project metrics through a centralized and collaborative project information management system. These metrics can be efficiently tracked across a single project or a large portfolio, and used to make informed decisions in response to issues driving on-time, on-budget project completion. e-Builder combines an intuitive software-as-a-service technology platform and more than 13 years of industry expertise to provide clients with solutions that simplify, automate, and streamline planning, design and construction processes. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, visit www.e-Builder.net.

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Anti-climb Rainwater Down Pipes, Fascias and Steel Ceilings for New Generation Prison Cell Blocks

The prison crisis is creating an urgent demand to expand accommodation that is giving rise to innovations in building techniques. The Ministry of Justice, working with steel framed building specialist Britspace, has developed a speedily erected modular cell building that is fabricated off-site. Key components from Guttermaster include concealed gutters, deeply overhanging fascias to eaves and verges, heavy-duty steel ceilings and un-climbable rainwater down pipes.

Rochdale, UK (PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- The prison crisis is creating an urgent demand to expand accommodation that is giving rise to innovations in building techniques. The Ministry of Justice, working with steel framed building specialist Britspace, has developed a speedily erected modular cell building that is fabricated off-site. Key components from Guttermaster include concealed gutters, deeply overhanging fascias to eaves and verges, heavy-duty steel ceilings and un-climbable rainwater down pipes.

A key security objective is to prevent prisoners accessing the roof. The Guttermaster anti-climb rainwater pipe fits flush to the wall, has tamper proof concealed fixings and an interlocking design for greater strength. The pipe has a perfectly clean line with no exposed brackets, jointed couplings or anything to give support or purchase to a climber. These work with the roof overhangs to create a major deterrent and obstacle to climbing.

To prevent roof access from inside the building Guttermaster have supplied heavy duty steel ceilings. These are made from three-metre long 650mm wide steel planks that are quick and easy to install. They use an interlocking Z profile fitting to secure the panels and to hide the fixing to prevent tampering. Fabricated from heavy gauge three-millimetre galvanised mild steel, precision fabricated panels avoid even the smallest gap so that nothing can be inserted between them to apply leverage. They are pre-finished with a long-life, zero maintenance polyester coating.

Guttermaster has worked closely with roofing and cladding contractors Deighton South and Midlands Ltd (DSM) and roof structures specialist Dibsa Structures Ltd. To speed on-site construction DSM has integrated the Guttermaster soakers, that provide a secure and gas tight anchorage for the smoke ducts in the ceiling, into pre-fabricated Dibsa cassettes along with the Ward composite roofing panels. This allowed large sections of roof to be installed in a single operation to make the building totally weatherproof in days rather than weeks.

The first prison block to be handed over was a 60 cell two-storey block at Kirklevington Prison near Yarm. A similar block at Lowestoft has been handed over and another at Rochester is close to completion with other locations to follow. The modular system, designated A9, will have en-suite cells that provide space and modern amenities. High levels of insulation are used in the building to maintain stable winter and summer temperature and minimise the lifetime heating costs - reducing the overall carbon footprint. Durable long-life and low maintenance surfaces are used throughout to resist ageing and vandalism.

Modern methods of construction enabled Wates Plc, the main contractor, to compress the on-site construction period for the Kirklevington Prison to just seven weeks. With growing pressure to expand capacity, a need to replace Victorian prisons, upgrade conditions and maintain high security, it is expected that the programme will accelerate further. Detailed information on Guttermaster rainwater products is available on their website at www.guttermaster.co.uk.

More Information
Mike McKee, Tel. +44 (0)1706 869550 Fax. +44 (0)1706 869551
E-mail: sales(at)guttermaster.co.uk Web: www.guttermaster.co.uk
Guttermaster Ltd, Shawclough Trading Estate, Shawclough Road, Rochdale, OL12 6ND, UK

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PCH & Associates Leads the Way in Infrared Home Inspections

PCH & Associates, a home inspection firm in Albany, New York, has recently been featured in the Times Union, a central New York daily paper, for being one of the first home inspection firms in the area to use thermographic technology, a state of the art technology that allows for in depth home inspection.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- Peter Hughes, owner of PCH & Associates, was recently featured in the New York State Times Union for being one of the first home inspectors in the area to use thermographic technology, which consists of heat sensing infrared cameras, moisture meters and acoustic sensors, to provide clients an in-depth home inspection.

"Infrared inspection doesn't replace a structural inspection; it augments it," said Hughes in the feature. "It gives you a chance to find anything that needs to be taken care of ahead of time, so you're not left scrambling to make little repairs before closing."

PCH & Associates is an ASHI inspection firm that has met the rigorous requirements to be a provider of The ASHI Experience, a professional home inspection that combines the highest technical skills with superior customer service. Peter Hughes is an ASHI inspector who has also striven to meet these requirements for his clients.

In 1976, a group of visionary home inspectors with the common goal of building consumer awareness and enhancing the professionalism of their field established the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). This not-for-profit professional association for home inspectors made its first order of business to establish and advocate high standards of practice and a strict code of ethics for the member community.

For more information on PCH & Associates, go to www.ashi.org/homeinspectors/NewYork/Albany/17034CA or go to www.pchassociates.net.

About PCH & Associates:
Home inspections are PCH's only business and the associates are impartial and work only for their clients. The job at PCH is to provide clients with a comprehensive, fair, independent, objective evaluation so that they can understand and take care of their valuable investment. Client interests are PCH's interests before, during, and after the inspection. The inspection provides an invaluable learning and discovery experience during which clients' questions can be answered on the spot. Clients will gain insight into maintenance and energy conservation tailored specifically to their home. PCH & Associates wholeheartedly encourage customers to accompany them during the inspection. In addition, all clients are offered free telephone consultation after the inspection.

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Econoburn Wood Gasification Boilers Earn Energy Star Rating

Econoburn's wood gasification boilers -- not to be confused with traditional outdoor wood burners -- have earned the Energy Star rating for energy efficiency.

Dunkirk, NY (PRWEB) June 21, 2008 -- Econoburn's wood gasification boilers -- not to be confused with traditional outdoor wood burners -- have earned the Energy Star rating for energy efficiency.

"Welcome to ENERGY STAR" read the opening line of a recent email received by the Dunkirk, NY-headquartered manufacturer of Econoburn wood gasification boilers: Alternative Fuel Boilers' state-of-the-art products had received federal designation as being both innovative and energy saving.

Econoburn™ wood gasification boilers will now carry "the ENERGY STAR label that has become recognized by more than 70 percent of American consumers," said the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Steve Ryan.

"We are very pleased that our boilers have earned approval for the ENERGY STAR label," said company president William Raines. "The designation reflects the EPA's independent assessment that the Econoburn boiler saves energy.

"Wood is a renewable resource and the gasification process is both environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Those benefits are very attractive to the many home and business owners considering the use of wood as fuel for heating or hot water."

Econoburn™ units range in size from 100,000 to 1 million BTUs for use as either a primary heat source or to supplement one that already exists. The boilers are adaptable to both hot water and forced air heating systems, and the company offers accessory products for swimming pools and hot tubs along with heat exchanger fans for industrial buildings.

Traditional wood furnaces, Raines noted, lose a significant amount of heat up the chimney which also results in the release of air polluting greenhouse gases. The gasification process, he explained, captures then reignites flue gases in the combustion chamber resulting in a heating efficiency nearing 90 percent. With virtually no exhaust gases, the high-tech Econoburn boilers also help ease the burden on the environment.

The company, www.alternativefuelboilers.com, offers pre-purchase consultations for customers on appropriate boiler sizing, systems integration, accessory applications and any other specialized design criteria. Alternative Fuels' toll-free telephone number, 866-818-5162, is available to customers seeking detailed product information.

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Ames Home Center Offers Ultimate Kitchens with Manufactured Homes

Ames Home Center, a manufactured housing and construction company located in Canaan, Maine, was recently featured in the Kennebec Journal for offering ultimate kitchens with their manufactured homes and for having been in the business for 20 years and being featured in the annual Maine Manufactured Housing Show.

Canaan, Maine (PRWEB) June 21, 2008 -- The Ames Home Center has been in the manufactured home and construction business for 20 years, and was recently featured in the Kennebec Journal, the area daily newspaper, for its feature in the Maine Manufactured Housing Show, which offers "ultimate" kitchens with its manufactured home purchases.

Nancy and Tim Ames, who have been the owners of Ames Home Center for 20 years, offer upgrades in their lighting and carpeting, but what has been very popular with their manufactured homes is sheet rock walls instead of panels typically found in manufactured homes.

Along with building the manufactured homes, Ames Home Center is also a dealer for several modular home lines, which include Eco-Building Systems of Oxford, Maine, Presidential Modular Homes built by Champion, and Redman modulars.

The Ames Home Center featured their 48-by-28 foot, three bedroom, two bathroom manufactured home model at the Manufactured Housing Show, which featured all of the upgrades available for the house.

For more information about Ames Home Center, go to www.ameshomecenter.com.

About Ames Home Center:
In the early 1990s Nancy and Tim Ames consolidated their trailer park and construction business into a single business to form the Ames Home Center and since then the Center has become a turnkey operation for manufactured home buyers to go for convenient one stop home shopping. Besides installing the home, Ames can provide a place to put it in one of several parks or in a subdivision. The company can do all the prep work to preparing a manufactured home, such as installing the foundation, driveway, dug well and septic system.

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Solatube International Helps 2008 Olympic Games Go Green

Olympic Facility in Beijing Illuminated with New Solatube 750 DS Daylighting Systems

San Diego (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- As China set out to create the first-ever “Green Olympics,” designers turned to Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs) to provide natural lighting solutions for a new Olympic event-designated gymnasium at the Beijing Science & Technology University. The company announced today that the installation of 148 Solatube 750 DS Daylighting Systems (approximately each 21 in/530 mm in diameter) is now complete.

The gymnasium will host the judo and taekwondo Olympic competitions, as well as the Paralympics wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball events. The Solatube Daylighting Systems illuminate the facility’s main gymnasium, which includes a 2,400-square-meter competition arena that seats over 8,000 spectators.

This is the first public installation of the new Solatube 750 DS, which is the latest product innovation from Solatube International. The Solatube 750 DS collects light through a technologically advanced, transparent dome, transports it down a highly reflective tube and distributes it through a diffuser to provide superior lighting and extend the hours of daylight available within an interior space.

“We are honored to play a role in the greening of the Olympics this year and to help create such a beautiful and energy-efficient facility,” said David Rillie, CEO of Solatube International. “We are particularly proud to officially unveil our latest technological innovations on such a massive worldwide stage.”

The architects designing the facility sought a way to add natural light to the building that would satisfy the needs of athletes and spectators, while reducing the need for artificial lighting. However, with a steel-frame roof, numerous obstructions and a diffusion plane over 55.8 feet (17 meters) high, the building provided many design challenges. Skylights were not an option due to the building’s obstructions, for they would negatively impact light transmission and delivery.

The solution was the Solatube 750 DS Daylighting System. The design challenges were overcome largely due to the high light transmission properties of the Spectralight® Infinity Tubing, which allowed the daylight to be successfully transmitted over 26.1 feet (eight meters) and was angled around construction obstructions. Additionally, the building’s Solatube Daylighting Systems were equipped with OptiView® Diffusers to evenly disperse the daylight throughout the interior space and Daylight DimmersTM, so that the daylight could be adjusted anywhere from 100 percent to two percent for optimum energy efficiency, occupant comfort and changing space requirements.

“Compared with traditional lighting systems, Solatube Daylighting Systems have a unique advantage with a better progressed view and a wide application field,” said Weimin Shuang, architect and dean of the Architecture Design Institute of Qinghua University. “It reduces power usage and exceeds our environmental design goals.”

Coupled with an insulating inner dome, the Solatube 750 DS delivers consistent illumination, visual comfort and thermal performance. Of great importance to all participants within the facility, the product ensures a bright, consistent and comfortable level of daylighting by tempering glints and mixing light in its shaft.

Designers of the project also chose Solatube Daylighting Systems because in the intense Beijing sun of August, it eliminates powerful glare and hot spots, as well as stops UV rays and heat from entering the building. All year long, the product‘s proprietary Raybender 3000® Technology also lengthens the day by gathering early morning and late afternoon sunlight and bringing it into the building.

Lighting, both daylighting and artificial lighting, can often generate heat into interior spaces. However, the Solatube Daylighting System uses Raybender 3000 Technology to reduce the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, which significantly improves energy efficiency because it does not strain the HVAC system during the peak hours of the day. Thus, by installing Solatube 750 DS Daylighting Systems, the Beijing Science & Technology University Gymnasium is able to obtain the highest solar heat gain to visual transmission ratio currently available from any daylighting product (including every window and skylight on the market worldwide).

The Solatube 750 DS is now ready for specification and will be available for purchase and shipment in late summer 2008. All major building code compliances, as well as the coveted ENERGY STAR® rating, are currently pending.

Solatube International Inc., based in Vista, Calif. (northern San Diego County), is the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs). The company’s flagship product, the Solatube Daylighting System, provides a revolutionary natural lighting solution for all types of residential and commercial applications and is the only spec-grade TDD currently available on the market. The maxim “Innovation in DaylightingTM” reflects the company’s commitment to the development of breakthrough daylighting technologies, which has resulted in numerous patents dating back to the mid-1980s. Widely recognized as the industry innovator, Solatube International has earned acclaim around the globe for its unrivaled ability to transform interior spaces with the power of daylight. For more information on the Solatube Daylighting System or other products manufactured and marketed by Solatube International, including solar-powered attic ventilation fans, please visit the Solatube website at www.solatube.com or call 888-SOLATUBE (888-765-2882).

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Royal Hawaiian Center Completes $115 Million Revitalization

Attractive New Facade And World-Class Shopping Grace Central Waikiki

Waikiki, Hawaii (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 20, 2008 -- The regeneration of Waikiki took a major leap forward as Royal Hawaiian Center celebrates the completion of an unprecedented $115 million revitalization and expansion of the retail complex. This is the first major renovation to the Center, which spans three city blocks on renowned Kalakaua Avenue, since it first opened in 1979. Visitors can now enjoy 110 places to shop and dine that include the largest concentration of luxury flagship boutiques in Waikiki, 10 anchor restaurants, and a signature showroom and nightclub. A weeklong celebration from June 14 - 20 featured hula and song from some of Hawaii's finest artists, merchant offers, discounts and special products.

"This investment is a tremendous commitment to the visitor industry and the Hawaii community," said Rosalind Schurgin, CEO of The Festival Companies, manager and developer of the Center. "This landmark revitalization brings a treasured piece of Hawaii's history back to life. The new shopping, dining and entertainment options combine world-renowned brands with local and lifestyle retailers. Because of our prominent location and innovative retail mix, our revitalization will make a major impact on Waikiki for years to come."

The result of more than two years of work, the Center's renewed Kalakaua frontage has a softer, elegant look. The expansive new grove with majestic coconut trees and native gardens welcomes all visitors to sit, relax and enjoy the sounds, scents and soft breezes of Hawaii. Enhanced pedestrian-friendly walkways throughout the Center create an open feel while island-inspired furnishings and lush landscaping add to the Center's comfortable and relaxing atmosphere.

With the renovations, the Center has added the largest concentration of flagship stores in Waikiki including 7 for All Mankind, bebe, Bvlgari, Cartier, FENDI, Ferrari, Hermes, Juicy Couture, kate spade, Marciano, LeSportsac, Rolex Kaimana Kea, Salvatore Ferragamo and Tourneau. The entire 4-level Center has been expanded from 290,000 to 310,000 square feet, hosting a total of 110 world-class shops, 10 anchor restaurants and a soon to open state-of-the-art showroom will morph into an ultralounge nightclub.

A wide range of dining options complement the shopping experience. These include P.F. Chang's, The Cheesecake Factory, (the most successful location in the U.S.), Restaurant Suntory, Okonomiyaki Chibo, Doraku Sushi, Paradiso Seafood & Grille, Villa Paradiso, Wolfgang's Steakhouse, Senor Frog's Restaurant & Bar, Beijing Chinese Seafood Restaurant, several sidewalk cafés and the Paina Lanai, a casual dining area with a variety of quick-service restaurant options.

On the fourth level, a new live entertainment venue is launching in mid-July with a state-of-the-art performance theater, including 135-foot wide screens, high wire trapezes and seating for 750 people. Roy Tokujo, a renowned producer for Hawaiian entertainment, has partnered with Realisations of Montreal to create a new acrobatic and musical production called Waikiki Nei. The production takes audiences on a journey through time with the story and history of Waikiki. After hours, the showroom converts to a nightclub and ultra-lounge called Level 4.

Royal Hawaiian Center is owned by Kamehameha Schools, an institution dedicated to providing education to Hawaiian children statewide. The Center is the schools' largest asset and is the only shopping, dining and entertainment destination in Hawaii that directly benefits Hawaiian children.

"We are so excited by what the Royal Hawaiian Center offers to people who come here - a place where all can play and enjoy the magic that once soothed our alii (royalty)," said Dee Jay Mailer, CEO of Kamehameha Schools. "The Royal Hawaiian Center sits on very precious ground which was owned by our founder, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, who bequeathed her lands to her private estate in order to establish the Kamehameha Schools. Educating thousands of Hawaiian children since her passing, the funds from this Center are vital to our mission of education."

"We thank our ancestors for bestowing it to our stewardship, the project team who has restored it, the tenants who have made it a destination without equal and all who visit and fill these grounds with the aloha that makes these lands thrive," said Mailer.

Culture and history play a significant role in Royal Hawaiian Center's identity. The building sits on Helumoa, an area of Waikiki with a rich past - a place where Hawaiian royalty lived and vacationed under the shade of more than 10,000 coconut trees. Accordingly, the Center's island-inspired landscaping accents components of the coconut tree, one of the most useful plants in Hawaiian culture. Different aspects of the plant are used for nourishment and sustenance, boating materials, drums, rope, weaving, and housing materials.

The Center has created the largest open garden space in the heart of Waikiki called The Royal Grove, which features 30,000 square feet of lush ethno-botanical gardens filled with coconut trees, Hawaii's native and indigenous plants, and a bubbling pond reminiscent of Waikiki's original "spouting waters" springs. A bronze statue of Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, created by Kamehameha Schools graduate Sean Browne, has been placed in the Center's lush gardens to remind all who visit of her benevolence.

As part of its efforts to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture, Royal Hawaiian Center also hosts free ongoing cultural enrichment programs, providing hands-on experience in learning hula, ukulele, lei-making, Hawaiian quilting, kapa cloth making, lomilomi (Hawaiian healing) and many other Hawaiian traditions.

Royal Hawaiian Center is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. For general information, or details on the free cultural programs schedule, call Guest Services at 808-922-2299 or visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

To learn more about the Center or its revitalization project, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com.

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Soave Enterprises' Brambleton Development Achieves Success

Master planned development experiences steady sales in 2007 with positive outlook ahead.

Detroit, Michigan (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- The real estate industry suffered a difficult year in 2007, with more troubles predicated to come. Despite this overwhelmingly lackluster backdrop, a residential and retail development founded by Anthony Soave of Soave Enterprises, is achieving much success. Brambleton, located in southeastern Loudon, Virginia, experienced steady sales in 2007. "Importantly, we are on track to continuing this steady sales pace for 2008," reported Kim Adams, Brambleton's Director of Marketing.

In particular, the community's condominiums have maintained keen buyer interest. "This product line has opened the door to homeownership to many first time buyers," noted Adams. "The units appeal to young professionals just starting out, as well as to time-constrained single parents seeking to avoid the exterior upkeep of single family homes and townhouses."

Centex Homes, one of Brambleton's condominium builders, recently won a prestigious industry award for its three-bedroom Sedgewick model. "Buyers always appreciate this reinforcement of their home-buying decision," says Adams.

Along with strong home sales, the community's Town Center continues to thrive. Consolidated Cinemas, which has only been open since May 2007, ranked in the top grossing theatres for the entire Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Adams noted, "Our residents select Brambleton for its active, community-focused lifestyle and conveniently located amenities."

Anthony Soave's vision for Brambleton was to build a community of tight knit neighbors and shopping close to home. Mr. Soave's philosophies on getting the most out of life helped recently boost Soave Enterprises to number 251 on Forbes' largest privately held companies' list.

About Soave Enterprises:
Soave Enterprises is a diversified management and investment company founded by Detroit businessman Anthony L. Soave that provides strategic planning, financial and other management resources to its affiliated business ventures in the real estate, automotive retailing, beer distribution, scrap metal, industrial services and transportation industries, among others. For more information on Anthony Soave and Soave Enterprises, please visit Soave.com.

Contact: Kim Adams, Director of Marketing, 42395 Ryan Rd., Suite 301, Brambleton, VA 20148, Phone: 703-722-2860

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Gyro Tech(r) Offers New Wireless Push Plate Kit for Low Energy ADA Doors

NABCO Entrances has added a new Wireless Push Plate Kit for low energy doors to its line of activators. The NABCO Wireless Push Plate System features the unique Signal Lock(tm). Signal Lock ensures all activation signals are transmitted for the maximum allowable FCC time even when very light pressure is applied to the plate for a short amount of time. The benefit is added protection and easier operation for elderly and handicapped pedestrians.

Muskego, Wisconsin (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- NABCO Entrances has added a new Wireless Push Plate Kit for low energy doors to its line of activators. The NABCO Wireless Push Plate System features the unique Signal Lock(tm). Signal Lock ensures all activation signals are transmitted for the maximum allowable FCC time even when very light pressure is applied to the plate for a short amount of time. The benefit is added protection and easier operation for elderly and handicapped pedestrians.

"SAW" components block stray signals and permit transmitted signals to cut through signal distorting radio interference. Units can be programmed to operate on one of three selectable frequencies - 300 MHz, 390 MHz or High Definition Radio Control (HDRC).

Because the unit is wireless, there is no hard-wiring required making installation fast and easy.

Kits come with two 4-1/2"-square press plates in stainless steel with blue legends, or blue powder-coated aluminum with white legends and mounting hardware. Kit also includes radio transmitter and receiver.
Gyro Tech's Push Plate System is the ideal wireless solution for use with Gyro Tech's reliable GT 710 and GT 500 Low Energy Swing Door Operators. It also interfaces perfectly with Low Energy operators from most major manufacturers. Gyro Tech's Wireless Push Plate System meets the latest ANSI and BHMA requirements and the Low Energy Operator section of ADA.

Gyro Tech(r) is the brand name of automatic entrance systems offered by NABCO Entrances Inc. located in Muskego, Wisconsin. NABCO Entrances is the only automatic door company in North America that manufactures complete entrance systems including advanced sensors, automatic sliding, swing and folding doors many of which are available in Hurricane-Rated versions and designed to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building Code.

For more information on Gyro Tech's wireless Push Plate Kit call 1-877-622-2694, or visit http://www.nabcoentrances.com/wppk.cfm.

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BICA® Awards Announced for Patio & Entry Doors

1500 home builders, remodeling contractors, door and window distributors and building materials dealers rated patio and entry doors in Market Resource Associates, Inc. (MRA) 2008 survey. The unaided questionnaire spoke with only purchasers of patio and entry doors and asked them to rate their brands against 16 attributes. Based on results, the BICA (Best In Class Award) is presented to those manufacturers rating highest among over 250 manufacturers mentioned by particpants.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) June 21, 2008 -- BICA award winners were announced today by Market Resource Associates, Inc. (MRA), President John Cashmore for manufacturers of patio and entry doors.

The BICA was developed by MRA to recognize outstanding performance in studies conducted by the firm. BICA winners are selected for consistently high quality rankings and remarkable customer service as established by over 1,500 building trades' professionals. These professionals included window and door distributors, home builders, remodeling contractors and building materials retailers.

Award winners include:

Patio Doors

Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN
Overall Top Rated Patio Door Brand

Simonton Windows, Parkersburg, WV
Highest Summary Rated Patio Door Brand

Entry Doors

Marvin Windows and Doors, Warroad, MN
Overall Top Rated Entry Door Brand

Taylor Building Products, West Branch, MI
Highest Summary Rated Entry Door Brand

For this survey, building trade professionals were interviewed using an unaided, out-bound telephone method. Only those individuals who have direct responsibility for purchasing entry and / or patio doors were interviewed. The sample was randomly selected, and collected from among the 48 contiguous states in relationship to building permits data compiled by Permits Plus of Ithaca, N.Y.

The distinction between the "Overall Highest Rated" and "Highest Summary Rated" awards is quite simple. "Overall Highest Rated" is a stand alone question in the survey asking respondent's first impression of their "Highest Rated" brand. "Highest Summary Rated" takes into account a calculated summary of all 16 attributes tested to mathematically determine the Highest Rated brand.

"Recipients of this award should feel extremely proud their companies were so highly regarded by industry professionals taking part in our extensive survey." Sixteen different attributes are tested on each brand mentioned by respondents.

For more information on this and other MRA Omnibus Studies visit the MRA website at www.mraonline.com or call 800-795-3056.

Based in Minneapolis since 1990, Market Resource Associates is a full-service market research consultancy specializing in the residential and commercial building materials, lawn and garden, kitchen and bath and related fields. BICA is a registered trademark of Market Resource Associates, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.

Contact Matthew Brown - 800-795-3056

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e-Builder Celebrates 13-Year Anniversary With Record Growth

e-Builder continues to grow in spite of slowing economy

Ft. Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- e-Builder, the pioneer of web-based capital program and project management software, today announced its 13-year anniversary working with North America's largest facility owners and AEC firms, experiencing its best year in terms of new customer acquisition and growth. Since January 2008, e-Builder has experienced over 75% growth in year over year sales with many well known clients managing capital and construction projects in the healthcare, K-12, hospitality, higher education, retail, commercial development, and manufacturing industries.

The company attributes this record growth in part to e-Builder's growing momentum, generated by the release in July of 2007of its upgraded owner-centric program management suite, e-Builder Enterprise 6.0. The integrated suite added enhanced capabilities around cost and schedule management, reporting, workflow, and bidding, and was recently recognized in Buildings Magazine's Top 100 Products list. The company also believes that the slowing economy has prompted organizations to proactively find ways to do more with less, using e-Builder as the platform and a springboard to achieve this goal.

e-Builder was co-founded in 1995 by Jonathan N. Antevy, an architect with a Masters Degree in Construction Management earned at the University of Florida's School of Architecture and the M.E. Rinker Sr. School of Building Construction. Mr. Antevy is widely credited for bringing capital project management and collaboration to the Internet, nominated by Engineering News-Record as one of the Top 25 Newsmakers of the year for being the first person to move practical construction applications onto the Web.

After dealing with the inefficiencies, lack of collaboration, and poor communications plaguing the construction industry, Mr. Antevy researched and presented his year-long study of Internet applications as a way to address these challenges. This research became the foundation for e-Builder. Four years later, McGraw-Hill made a strategic investment in the company.

About e-Builder
e-Builder is a leading provider of web-based, capital program and project management and collaboration software. The company's flagship product, e-Builder Enterprise, provides owners of large capital development projects with a way to reduce contingency expenditures and control schedule and scope across their entire portfolio to ensure timely, on-budget project completion. Since 1995 e-Builder's technology and industry focus has provided thousands of owners, architects, engineers, contractors and suppliers with solutions that enhance the development, design and construction processes. The company is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For more information, visit www.e-Builder.net.

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Green NY & NJ Contractor MyHome Saves Clients Up to 75% With Geothermal Technology

Geothermal energy by MyHome LLC, offers homeowners a chance to go green with alternative energy with an easy and affordable financing program. Go to http://www.myhomeus.com to learn more about this and other sustainable building options.

(PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- Mayan Metzler and Yoel Piotraut, owners of MyHome LLC, (http://www.myhomeus.com) are delighted to introduce their new geothermal heating and cooling installation and financing program today as part of their ongoing efforts to help tri-state homes become more energy efficient. MyHome geothermal heat pump systems work by tapping the consistent temperature lying 4-feet below the earth's surface and can yield up to 75% in cost savings. By providing a useful and affordable way for homeowners to go green, MyHome hopes to facilitate a change in the way homeowners view energy consumption.

"Switching to energy-efficient appliances and adding proper insulation are important first steps," says MyHome President Mayan Metzler. "But alternative energy sources really mark the next phase in committing to sustainable practices that benefit the planet and reduce long term energy costs."

MyHome's geothermal heating and cooling units use the ground, rather than outside air, to provide heating and cooling through thermodynamic (or heat transfer) technology. The process is relatively simple: refrigeration pipes or coils are installed next to a building in several ground loop styles. A liquid is then piped through the loop to pick up heat from the ground during the winter or to deliver heat to the ground in summer.

"According to the Environmental Protection Agency, newer geothermal systems can reduce energy consumption and associated carbon emissions by up to 44% compared to air-source pumps and by up to 72% compared to traditional electrical systems," observes MyHome CEO Yoel Piotraut. "While geothermal tech is a substantial investment, our financing program creates a flexible and affordable way to reap the benefits of alternative energy. With pay-offs as low as 5-7 years, many homeowners can start yielding solid financial benefits from alternative energy much sooner than they think."

As seasoned alternative energy consultants and contractors with decades of experience in the sustainable building market, MyHome takes a full-service approach toward geothermal installations. This means the company selects, designs, and installs the perfect geothermal system for each property based on the client's unique needs. For more information on MyHome geothermal and its many other green products and services call 1-800-730-0148 or log on at http://www.myhomeus.com.

About MyHome
MyHome is a full-service sustainable building and alternative energy provider focused on client relations. A corporate leader in delivering world-class service for the past ten years, MyHome specializes in designing, managing, building, and coordinating every part of your sustainable building project. With recent media coverage from Forbes.com to NBC's "The Today Show" MyHome's development projects are getting noticed nationwide. For more information please visit to http://www.myhomeus.com.

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Gyro Tech(r) Offers New Wireless Push Plate Kit for Low Energy ADA Doors

NABCO Entrances has added a new Wireless Push Plate Kit for low energy doors to its line of activators. The NABCO Wireless Push Plate System features the unique Signal Lock(tm). Signal Lock ensures all activation signals are transmitted for the maximum allowable FCC time even when very light pressure is applied to the plate for a short amount of time. The benefit is added protection and easier operation for elderly and handicapped pedestrians.

Muskego, Wisconsin (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- NABCO Entrances has added a new Wireless Push Plate Kit for low energy doors to its line of activators. The NABCO Wireless Push Plate System features the unique Signal Lock(tm). Signal Lock ensures all activation signals are transmitted for the maximum allowable FCC time even when very light pressure is applied to the plate for a short amount of time. The benefit is added protection and easier operation for elderly and handicapped pedestrians.

"SAW" components block stray signals and permit transmitted signals to cut through signal distorting radio interference. Units can be programmed to operate on one of three selectable frequencies - 300 MHz, 390 MHz or High Definition Radio Control (HDRC).

Because the unit is wireless, there is no hard-wiring required making installation fast and easy.

Kits come with two 4-1/2"-square press plates in stainless steel with blue legends, or blue powder-coated aluminum with white legends and mounting hardware. Kit also includes radio transmitter and receiver.
Gyro Tech's Push Plate System is the ideal wireless solution for use with Gyro Tech's reliable GT 710 and GT 500 Low Energy Swing Door Operators. It also interfaces perfectly with Low Energy operators from most major manufacturers. Gyro Tech's Wireless Push Plate System meets the latest ANSI and BHMA requirements and the Low Energy Operator section of ADA.

Gyro Tech(r) is the brand name of automatic entrance systems offered by NABCO Entrances Inc. located in Muskego, Wisconsin. NABCO Entrances is the only automatic door company in North America that manufactures complete entrance systems including advanced sensors, automatic sliding, swing and folding doors many of which are available in Hurricane-Rated versions and designed to comply with the High Velocity Hurricane Zone of the Florida Building Code.

For more information on Gyro Tech's wireless Push Plate Kit call 1-877-622-2694, or visit http://www.nabcoentrances.com/wppk.cfm.

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S&B Infrastructure Engineer Recognized as 2008 Young Engineer of the Year

Tanushree Hiremath, a project engineer for S&B Infrastructure Ltd., is awarded as the 2008 Young Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Indian Engineers and featured in the Houston Business Journal.

Houston, TX (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- Tanushree Hiremath, a Project Engineer for S&B Infrastructure Ltd., was recently named as the 2008 Young Engineer of the Year by the American Society of Indian Engineers for her research focused on development of a biological treatment method for the removal of harmful products of wastes produced from water purification treatments.

Hiremath, who was featured in the Houston Business Journal, a top source for up to date local Houston business news, has also worked for S&B on a variety of civil and environmental engineering projects from public and private sectors and has participated in business developing and marketing.

Additionally, S&B Infrastructure provides project management, project controls, multi-disciplined engineering design and coordination, and construction management/ construction phase services for divisions of transportation, drainage and hydrology, utility and applied technologies.

For more information about S&B Infrastructure, go to www.sbinfra.com.

About S&B Infrastructure:
S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. provides engineering services for private and government sectors. Their government clients range from federal to state to local authorities while the private sector services extend from land development to industrial to pipeline client needs. Some of S&B's premier engineering services include master planning, transportation design, NEPA environmental documents, drainage system design, environmental site assessments and facility audits, leaking underground storage tank services, environmental facility and waste management, site development, water and wastewater system designs, and facilities infrastructure. S&B Infrastructure, Ltd. serves its customers from locations in McAllen, Houston, El Paso, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

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Perennial Homes Featured in New Jersey Newspaper

Perennial Homes is gaining more exposure, as the company was recently featured in The Star Ledger.

Beach Haven, NJ (PRWEB) June 20, 2008 -- Perennial Homes, a home refurbishing company that created the Williams Cottage Inn on Long Beach Island, was recently featured in The Star Ledger. The Star Ledger is a daily newspaper in New Jersey providing information on news, sports, entertainment, jobs, automobiles, and real estate.

The article, titled, "My Turn: Jim Blahut, Restoring a landmark was more than builder bargained for," explains how Jim Blahut, founder of Perennial Homes, restored the Williams Cottage Inn. Blahut recaps with Star Ledger writer, Susan Todd, about the first day of business. "We had been working on the house for years, but a lot of that time was spent on behind-the-scenes work to provide heat, electricity, plumbing," wrote Todd. "Most of the outside, aside from the porch, was painted, but inside, everything still had to be done."

Blahut also commented on the process of the project. "As an engineer, you have to find the footprint of the building, and you work in from that, measuring out all the rooms, laying out the interior space," said Blahut in the article. Blahut also mentioned the struggle he had to keep the house's characteristics intact. "I wanted someone who is familiar with old houses to really do a double take and come in and feel it and say, this is definitely a new window, but it can't be," said Blahut.

For the full article, go to http://www.nj.com/starledger/stories/index.ssf?/base/business-9/1210221437159820.xml&coll=1.

For more information about Perennial Homes, visit www.perennialhomes.com.

About Perennial Homes:
Jim Blahut, founder of Perennial Homes, spent five years refurbishing a turn-of-the-century beach house built in 1886 on Long Beach Island, which they later named Williams Cottage Inn. The inn is an eight room Victorian-styled bed and breakfast that lies a half block from the beach. Blahut kept the building's characteristics intact, but also modernized the features, such as windows, doors, and installed plumbing and bathrooms to the inn.

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3rd Annual Sea Turtle Friendly Outdoor Lighting Working

Starry Night Lights is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in the third annual Sea Turtle and Lighting Workshop in Cocoa Beach, FL. on July 12th.

Park City, UT (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Starry Night Lights is proud to announce its sponsorship and participation in the third annual Sea Turtle and Lighting Workshop, which will take place in Cocoa Beach, FL. This event is to take place on Saturday, July 12th from 9am to noon at the Cocoa Beach Holiday Inn.

This is a very exciting event for both animal and environment lovers, because it aims to protect sea turtles and the night sky. It will include various presentations from both marine life and lighting experts. The event is designed to bring awareness to the various plights that improper outdoor lighting causes to sea turtles and their young. By bringing awareness to this unfortunate situation, it is hoped that event will help reduce light pollution, which has very negative effects on the mating and hatching cycles of sea turtles.

The event will again be sponsored by Starry Night Lights, a company founded on protecting the night sky and saving the environment, by providing night sky friendly lighting fixtures. President and founder of Starry Night Lights, Anthony Arrigo, has made the preservation of the night sky his main priority. By providing night sky friendly outdoor lighting fixtures, Mr. Arrigo hopes to slow the "relentless spread of light pollution" which "threatens to eradicate the night sky for much of the world's population".

In some areas, over "50% of sea turtle hatchlings can die" as a result of light pollution, says Mr. Arrigo. Thus, Starry Night Lights has pushed to expand its turtle-friendly outdoor lighting options, "we want to make sure that people have every opportunity to do the right thing so that these beautiful creatures can recover and be around for future generations" said Mr. Arrigo.

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the effects of light pollution are some of the greatest issues affecting sea turtles. This is because they affect the nesting and survival of turtles. However, by using only sea turtle friendly lighting fixtures one can be guaranteed the safety and survival of the precious animals.

Unfortunately, many species of sea turtles are in trouble. In fact, all sea turtles in Florida are classified as either threatened or endangered. Thus, in order to ensure their survival for future generations, we must take action and light our homes and businesses with lighting systems which are sea turtle friendly. Turtle friendly lights illuminate the ground beneath them and do not shine harmfully onto nearby beaches used by nesting sea turtles.

Starry Night Lights will be attending this event to answer any questions individuals or businesses may have about sea turtle friendly lighting options. Also, Starry Night Lights will be displaying a portion of its large selection of turtle friendly lighting fixtures, in order to help individuals find the best form of lighting for their specific needs.

"Starry Night Lights. Saving The Night Sky One Light At A Time." For more information, visit StarryNightLights.com or call 1-877-604-7377

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Oilfield Construction Firm Chooses SmartFleet GPS Fleet Management

Arnett and Burgess has selected the SmartFleet GPS fleet management system to improve safety and productivity in their oilfield construction operations.

Edmonton, AB (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Pipeline construction firm Arnett and Burgess has selected the SmartFleet® GPS fleet management system for their fleet of light and heavy duty vehicles in the Alberta oilfield. SmartFleet® will provide Arnett and Burgess the online tools they need to help manage the safety of their employees and the productivity of their equipment.

"I have been working with GPS tracking systems for several years now, and the SmartFleet system has the functionality that I've been asking for all along," said Arnett and Burgess' information technology manager Clayton Hinkey. "It can smoothly keep track of problems like speeding, excessive idling, maintenance, and unauthorized use of our trucks. It's a much more polished system than the ones I've seen in the past and saves me a lot of time versus the old systems," added Hinkey. "With the price of gas going upwards, it was a no-brainer to expand our truck tracking program and we've seen significant fuel and maintenance savings as a result," commented Hinkey.

A SmartFleet-enabled vehicle brings GPS safety through the monitoring of:

* Speed
* High G forces experienced by the vehicle (rough roads, poor driver behavior)
* Maintenance alerts (time, distance, and engine hours)
* 4WD usage (on most models)
* Door entry alarming with immediate notification
* Cargo or vehicle movement detection
* Time and location detection to determine when vehicles are entering or exiting landmarked sites (also known as a geo-fence or geo-zone)

When thresholds are reached, an alert is sent immediately from the vehicle to a desktop computer or phone through cellular communications and the internet so that key personnel can take immediate action. SmartFleet® fleet tracking software also provides daily, weekly and monthly fleet management reports so that users can analyze business metrics and driver behavior over time.

As well, SmartFleet-equipped vehicles can be optionally integrated to an industry approved panic button and personal motion sensors so that a supervisor can be notified of an employee in potential distress. This solution supports work alone safety in field operations as well.

"The Safefreight team is committed to bringing safety to the oilfield with our SmartFleet® system," said Safefreight CEO Curtis Serna. "We look forward to working with Arnett and Burgess to help them realize their safety and productivity objectives," commented Serna.

About Arnett and Burgess
Spanning over five decades beginning in 1957, Arnett and Burgess has built a solid reputation based on long term client relationships. Providing a complete pipeline and associated facility construction service, the company continually works to bring the highest standards of safety, reliability, environmental protection and efficiency to their business. For more information, visit www.abpipeliners.com

About Safefreight
Founded in 1998, Safefreight is a developer and provider of GPS fleet management technology. Through its SmartFleet™ system, Safefreight provides full fleet visibility through proprietary technology that integrates an onboard vehicle tracking device, vehicle to Internet software and cell or satellite communications. This oilfield GPS technology provides situational awareness of vehicles and the workforce operating them so that managers have the tools to optimize their fleet resources, customer service and safety.

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Children of America Exhibits at the International Council of Shopping Centers’ Global Retail Real Estate Convention

Quality Childcare Provider Launches Educational Radio Podcasts on Web Site

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (Business Wire EON/PRWEB ) June 19, 2008 -- World Wide Child Care Corp. (Pink Sheets:WWCC) subsidiary Children of America’s real estate department recently participated in the Global Retail Real Estate Convention in Las Vegas hosted by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). The annual convention is the world’s largest professional real estate event.

As part of Children of America’s strategic growth initiative to establish cooperative partnerships with the real estate industry’s top shopping centers, the team met with more than 100 representatives to discuss 150 new properties.

“Everyone we met at the ICSC convention was impressed with what Children of America has to offer as shopping center owners and developers realize the value that a leading childcare center brings to their sites,” said Thad Pryor, president and CEO. “Just as we are partners with parents in creating an environment rich in love and learning, we are also aligning ourselves with dedicated real estate professionals to open our centers in the best, safest locations possible. We have developed an aggressive expansion plan that will nearly triple the number of our locations by the end of 2009.”

Children of America currently operates 16 childcare facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia and is slated to open nine additional centers in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania by the end of the year. The company has signed 40 leases over the past year and anticipates signing 50 additional leases slated for execution in 2009 that will launch the opening of several new markets including Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio and Wisconsin.

To view photos please click on the following link: www.childrenofamerica.com/Photo_Gallery/ICSC2008/gallery.html.

In other news, Children of America announces the launch of monthly radio programming produced by BAM Radio Network (BRN), a joint project of Moving & Learning and Jackstreet Media, available for parents, childcare advocates and the general public to download via podcast on its Web site at www.childrenofamerica.com/parents.cfm.

The radio programming will feature the Body, Mind and Child series hosted by Rae Pica, an early childhood expert with 30 years of experience in the field, and co-hosted by various childhood experts and children’s advocates.

Topics covered in the 8- to 10-minute podcasts include childhood education, a child’s physical and mental development, parenting tips and styles and more.

About Children of America

Founded in 1999, Florida-based Children of America is a leading provider of high-quality childcare and after-school programs with 16 centers in Pennsylvania and Virginia and more than 500 employees. An industry pioneer, Children of America’s curriculums are developed to accommodate key age ranges and include innovative teaching methods such as “Tray Tasking,” a learning tool proven to promote early reading and writing skills. Children of America is a subsidiary of World Wide Child Care Corp. (WWCC), formerly known as International Child Care Corp. (ICCR). For more information about Children of America, franchising and other business opportunities visit the Web site at www.childrenofamerica.com.

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Atlanta Roof Contractor KTM Roofing Reacts to Rising Oil Costs

Recent increases in crude oil has impacted the roofing industry. Asphalt shingles, common on many homes require crude oil as a major component of production. KTM Roofing in Atlanta, GA is warning consumers about how the recent price changes in raw materials will impact the Atlanta roof contractor market.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Metro Atlanta roof installation company KTM roofing is feeling the widespread impact of the rising oil cost across America. KTM has been an established roofing leader in the Atlanta community for over 20 years. Like other roofing companies, KTM now needs to accommodate rising oil prices into its operating budget. Unlike other roofing companies, KTM has an advantage of over two decades of experience as a leading Atlanta roofing contractor.

The roofing industry is experiencing a double burden due to the oil dilemma. The high cost of gasoline is affecting materials transportation and operating expenses for roofing contractors. In Atlanta, asphalt roofing is a common preference among home owners for its economic-friendly price and durability. Since 85% percent of homes in the Atlanta area are covered with asphalt shingles, an increase in raw materials can be significant.

The problem KTM and many other roofers in the Atlanta area face is that since asphalt is created from crude oil, as the oil prices rise, so must the price of asphalt shingles. It is expected that despite the increased cost to produce, roofers will continue using asphalt shingles because of its common use with today's homeowners.

KTM has experienced market fluctuations before and through experience knows how the increased cost of crude oil from Venezuela will impact the prices of Atlanta asphalt roof shingles. The price increase extends to all Atlanta roofing contractors including companies such as KTM that have 'A pricing' (best pricing available) with shingle manufacturers due to volume. In addition, the increased cost of various metals has impacted other materials required in a new roof installation.

"From January 2008 to June 2008 our cost for asphalt shingles has gone from $30 to $46 for the same roof coverage area," explains Tim McLoughlin, President of KTM Roofing. "A portion of this cost will need to be passed on by KTM and all roofing companies. Unlike the price of oil, once the cost of shingles goes up, it historically stays at that level. Asphalt shingle prices do not fluctuate like oil prices do."

He also warns consumers to be skeptical of other roofing companies that offer 'too good to be true' asphalt shingle pricing. "The only way for a roofing company to maintain previous (asphalt shingle) roof rates would be to decrease the quality of craftsmanship," says McLoughlin.

A decrease in quality today can mean a lot of problems down the road, especially among Atlanta asphalt shingle roofs that are designed to last 25 or even 30 years.

For many Atlantans, a roofing repair is an essential part to their home maintenance. Homeowners with critical roof problems will need to fix or even reroof, regardless of price. KTM's comprehensive approach to roof proposals means the customer is provided with a better Atlanta roof estimate. KTM is able to accomplish this through built in computers and printers it brings on site.

During these shifting times of increased oil prices KTM looks to maintain and increase its reputation as a high quality Atlanta asphalt roofing company through the implementation of additional efficiencies in daily business operations.

To learn more about KTM roofing services visit ktmroofing.com.

About KTM Roofing
KTM Roofing has been raising roofing standards in Georgia since 1984™. This Atlanta roofing company is dedicated to excellence in professional roofing. Specializing in roof replacements, KTM can work with a variety of roof materials including natural slate, synthetic slate, clay tile, concrete tile, cedar, pine, cypress, modified bitumen and asphalt. You can receive a roof proposal from KTM Roofing by visiting ktmroofing.com.

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"California Green Rush" Means Severe Talent Shortage for Energy Companies, States Industry Expert Mary Petnel

"Skyrocketing energy prices are making the job market increasingly tight for construction and engineering companies," warned Mary Petnel, energy industry expert and President of Talent Select Inc., a top energy consulting and recruiting firm.

Highland Lakes, NJ (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- "Skyrocketing energy prices are making the job market increasingly tight for construction and engineering companies," warned Mary Petnel, energy industry expert and President of Talent Select Inc., a top energy consulting and recruiting firm.

"There are several factors contributing to the shortage of energy services professionals across the country, but especially in California," said Petnel. "The high cost of electricity and natural gas coupled with Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) of up to 30% for solar projects, has created a sort of California Green Rush," she continued.

One of the fastest growing segments of the energy industry is known as Energy Service Companies. ESCOs help clients reduce energy costs through the design and installation of efficient technologies, especially in the areas of HVAC, water and lighting. According to Petnel, as the price of energy has risen, the scope of work has expanded from demand-side energy retrofits, to include a wide range of renewable energy solutions on the supply-side.

"This is the tightest job market I've seen in the energy industry in over twenty years of recruiting, said Petnel, "There is such a dearth of experienced operations personnel, such as project engineers and project managers, they're like gold!" she said. Salaries have increased and signing bonuses have become commonplace. The hot market has prompted Talent Select to increase its staff by twenty-five percent in an effort to keep up with demand.

Ms. Petnel said that the overheated market has also resulted in an increase in the consulting services side of TSI. "Clients are asking for our help to ensure that compensation and other job-related components are in line with their competition so as not to lose valuable talent."

"In addition," she continued, "our retained search work has increased thirty percent as companies are struggling to hire. Conventional methods such as advertisements and internet job boards are simply not yielding the quality or level of technical expertise required in a niche industry with evolving technologies."

"ESCOs, architectural design firms , engineering firms and design build contractors who play in the energy space are witnessing the perfect storm of high energy prices, great advances in energy conservation and renewable technology coupled with aggressive government rebate programs," explained Petnel,

There appears to be no end in sight. The ITC's now due to expire at the end of the year are expected to be renewed. In addition, the Department of Energy (DOE) forecasts utility energy efficiency programs are expected to grow by at least 15% per year with ESCO revenues projected to increase by 22% per year. "This sort of growth will continue to exacerbate the problem of finding and retaining the most talented engineers, project/construction managers and business development professionals," Petnel concluded.

About Talent Select, Inc.: TSI is a privately held consulting and retained recruiting firm that specializes in the Energy, HVAC and Construction Industries. Clients include companies such as Chevron Energy Solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Kratos Defense and Recurrent Energy. Formed in 2004, TSI is owned and operated by industry veteran, Mary Petnel.

About Mary Petnel: President of Talent Select, Inc. Mary is recognized as one of the nation's top recruiters focusing in performance-based contracting, energy solutions (renewable energy, power generation, sustainability), HVAC and construction, Mary has recruited and placed key professionals throughout the United States in many of the industry's most prestigious firms. Mary is a Certified Personnel Consultant.
About Energy Services Companies: An ESCO develops, designs, installs, and finances projects which improve energy efficiency and maintenance costs for facilities over a seven (7) to ten (10) year time period. ESCOs generally act as project developers for a wide range of tasks and assume the technical and performance risk associated with the project.

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Hydronika Standardizes on R410A for Green HVAC Hydronic Chiller/Boiler Systems with Zero Ozone Depletion Refrigerant

Hydronika combination chiller-boiler products - a complete hydronic HVAC packaged system. Hydronika products exceed green building standards for heating and cooling systems - R410A refrigerant standard. Online at www.hydronika.com.

Shelbyville, KY (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Hydronika Standardizes on R410A for Green HVAC Hydronic chiller/boiler systems with zero ozone depletion refrigerant. Hydronika chiller boilers are designed around HVAC green building standards. The decision to offer R410A refrigerant as a "standard" refrigerant reflects Hydronika's continuing commitment to delivering "no-compromise" hydronic chiller boiler systems.

"Our customers are very aware of which manufacturers are delivering sustainable design and green building products by using practical and proven components. We want to remain their choice as we build for the future together," said Courtney Millburn, VP of Engineering.

Hydronika chiller boiler systems are the heart of a hydronic heating and cooling system delivering chillers, boilers, pumps and controls in a single package. Hydronic systems are inherently more efficient than tradition forced-air systems and the basis of design for green building systems. The company simplifies installation by delivering a factory assembled and pre-tested system using a rugged design that delivers more than it promises.

"The use of R410A as our standard refrigerant reflects the continuing improvement of Hydronika products. R410A is a documented zero-ozone depleting refrigerant that works well with our designs. Hydronika chiller boilers are strong, proven systems designed from the ground up to impress installers, contractors and owners with their intelligent design and high-quality components like R410A. We are driven to remain at the forefront of hydronic chiller and boiler research and development for years to come," said Michael Scharing, CEO of Hydronika.

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Melbourne, Australia's Valdemar's Painters Goes Online

Valdemar's Painters has recently launched its website, making it Melbourne's latest house painting service to move onto the Web.

Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Valdemar's Painters has recently launched its website, making it Melbourne's latest house painting service to move onto the Web.

Valdemar Gluchowski, Director of Valdemar's Painters, and his team of carefully selected Melbourne house painters, are excited about the recent development. "We are thrilled with the new website and hope that our visitors will be as well."

The Website was designed with a strong customer focus, which ensures that Valdemar's Painters provide an unparalleled customer experience, including information on services offered, as well as information on the company and the Director. Valdemar added, "We are hoping to continue adding new content to the Website; including information, photos and videos, which will provide visitors with testimonials, projects and house painting tips. We plan to become the leading business in our field by supplying the most professional, competitive and friendly house painters in Melbourne."

The site, which can be found at www.valdemarspainters.com.au, has been designed by Adventure Media in conjunction with Dominic Gluchowski. Valdemar's house painters can also be contacted by e-mail at valdemar@valdemarspainters.com.au or on (03) 8503 7123.

Valdemar's Painters offers a one year workmanship warranty on all jobs; always has customers' needs in mind, and strives to provide the most competitive house painting service in Melbourne.

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Security Leader Advanced Detection Technology Awarded U.S. Army Contract

Company to Supply Robust Security Access Control Solution to U.S. Army Camp Arifjan in Kuwait; incorporates Under-Vehicle Inspection, Automated License Plate Recognition, and Video Surveillance

Maiden, NC (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Global security leader, Advanced Detection Technology, announced that it will equip the U.S. Army at Camp Arifjan with its LowCam™ Under-Vehicle Surveillance Systems (UVSS). Camp Arifjan is a new prepositioning facility is currently under construction in Kuwait.

Located south of Kuwait City, Camp Arifjan will replace Camp Doha, a former industrial warehouse complex. The base will provide permanent support facilities in support of the U.S. Army's three major missions in Kuwait: to maintain prepositioned equipment, supplies and materials; direct joint exercises with the Kuwait armed forces; and ensure the security of Kuwait. Learn more about Camp Arifjan at w3.arifjan.arcent.army.mil/.

"The United States military has been a customer of our LowCam™ Under-Vehicle Inspection Systems since 2003," said Dale Hiatt, President of Advanced Detection Technology. "We are honored to have a continuing role in protecting U.S. military assets - human and physical."

Advanced Detection Technology's LowCam™ Under-Vehicle Surveillance Systems inspect the undercarriages of vehicles up to 75 feet (22.86 meters) in length and enable the systems operator to conduct real-time comparison of images of the same vehicle from different visits, depicting both the current and previous images simultaneously. Camp Arifjan's UVSS systems will be enhanced by Advanced Detection Technology's SceneCam™ closed-circuit television (CCTV) video surveillance systems and FastPlate™ Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Systems, which can view, capture and analyze vehicle license plates and capture images of vehicle operators in both small and large vehicles.

About Advanced Detection Technology:
Offering the most complete portfolio of threat detection and access control solutions in the industry, Advanced Detection Technology solutions protect people, property and information in virtually every industry and around the globe, including the U.S. Army. The Company's products, providing security and protection since 2003, include the Fast Gate™ Access Control System and the LowCam™ Under-Vehicle Inspection System. Visit Advanced Detection Technology on the Web at www.advanced-detection-technology.com.

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AEP Span Roof Takes First Place in Metalmag's 2007 Architectural Awards Program

Galvalume Plus roof contributes to the world's highest scoring LEED Platinum building.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- June 20, 2008 - AEP Span, a Division of ASC Profiles, a BlueScope Steel Company, was announced as Hanley Wood's Metalmag 2007 Architectural Awards Winner- Roofs, for their work on the Aldo Leopold Legacy Center in Baraboo, Wis.

Many factors of the 24 gauge, standing seam steel roof played into winning the award. The SpanLok Galvalume Plus roof manufactured by AEP Span helped bring the natural daylight into the building, therefore reducing the need for lights, electricity and lower demand for energy consumption. "The Galvalume Plus metal roof caught the attention of the judges for contributing to the structure in multiple ways, including hosting a photovoltaic system and solar hot-water system, as well as guiding rainwater to an on-site rain garden," said Christina Koch, Editor-in-Chief of Metalmag. The 16,200 square foot standing seam roof consisted of a prefinished Galvalume Plus-coated SpanLok roofing system. The AEP Span roof paired the beauty and durability of a standing-seam roof with the functionality of renewable energy by integrating photovoltaic panels mounted to the mechanically seamed standing rib. "We are glad to be contributing to the sustainable building efforts of someone as Legendary as Aldo Leopold," said Foster Gibble, Vice President of AEP Span. For an explanation and a better understanding of how Green Building is being promoted throughout the metal roofing industry, visit www.aepspan.com and click on the Green Building link on the homepage.

AEP Span, a Division of ASC Profiles, A BlueScope Steel Company, provides architecturally engineered steel roofing products through a variety of innovative profiles while offering engineering services, installation drawings, product details, and design assistance for a variety of construction projects. Ongoing testing and evaluations of new and existing products insures only the highest product performance from all of our products.

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Trend Q, Recycled Stone Agglomerate Now in 9 New Colors: Ecological, Functional, Beautiful

Trend USA has introduced 9 new colors for Trend Q, the recycled stone agglomerate material that is scratch, heat, stain and water resistant. The collection of 49 Trend Q colors contain up to 72% post consumer recycled content integrated with glass from recycled beer, gin, and water bottles, copper infused Aventurina and mother of pearl to add sparkle and depth.Trend Q, available from 12" tiles to custom size panels, works on any surface-floors, counter tops, walls, even furniture. The flexible ¼" thin material makes it a perfect choice for remodeling, as it can be installed over existing surfaces making demolition and waste obsolete.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Trend USA has introduced 9 new colors for Trend Q, the recycled stone agglomerate material that is scratch, heat, stain and water resistant. Inspired by the calm beauty found in nature the new colors are evocative of organic hues ranging from the robin's egg blue, to stalks of wheat and mustard blossoms.

The collection of 49 Trend Q colors contain up to 72% post consumer recycled content integrated with glass from recycled beer, gin, and water bottles, copper infused Aventurina and mother of pearl to add sparkle and depth. Trend Q, available from 12" tiles to custom size panels, works on any surface-floors, counter tops, walls, even furniture. The flexible ¼" thin material makes it a perfect choice for remodeling, as it can be installed over existing surfaces making demolition and waste obsolete. Manufactured in the United States, Trend Q is designed to offer an ecologically conscious product, strong enough for any surface application for both residential and commercial use with the critical characteristics necessary to contribute to LEED certification. For more information about Trend Q please call #1.866.508.7363 or visit www.trendgroup-usa.com

Trend USA offers customized glass mosaic and agglomerates, which combine the tradition of sensual Italian beauty with American innovation. Together with provocative international artists we push the boundaries of technology to design materials and patterns that are vivid, luxurious, modern. We embrace challenges with a passionate commitment to develop ecological solutions. The alchemy of glass, quartzite, granite and gold create alluring surfaces that inspire trends while honoring our Italian heritage.

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Sales Open at The Classic at Kew Gardens with Fully-Furnished Two-Bedroom Model

Sales have opened at The Classic at Kew Gardens, a new luxury condominium being developed by the family-owned Kamali Organization in this sought-after Queens, NY neighborhood. The six-story building debuted with a fully-furnished two-bedroom model home and onsite sales gallery.

Kew Gardens, Queens (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Sales have opened at The Classic at Kew Gardens, a new luxury condominium being developed by the family-owned Kamali Organization in this sought-after Queens, NY neighborhood.

The six-story building - which debuted with a fully-furnished two-bedroom model home and onsite sales gallery -- perfectly blends old world charm with modern amenities due to a unique architectural design that combines four newly added floors with two existing levels that all pay homage to the English Colonial design commonly found in Kew Gardens.

Prices for the collection of just 52 one-, two-and three-bedroom condominium homes initially begin in the mid-$300,000s. Initial occupancy is scheduled for this fall.

"We envision The Classic as an opportunity to join old and new and create a building that provides an upscale, fully-amenitized living environment as well as serves as a visual anchor for this intimate neighborhood," says Jackie Kamali, a principal of the development firm that bears his name. "The result is a unique and magnificent building where no two floorplans are alike."

The Classic also brings Manhattan-style amenities and services to Kew Gardens. The Classic Club features a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a children's playroom and an exquisitely decorated social lounge with a catering kitchen, dining room, game table and a large plasma TV. There's also The Salon, a relaxed setting for reading the newspaper or utilizing the available wireless capabilities, as well as complimentary bike storage, available personal storage, and an attended indoor garage.

"Elegance and sophistication are personified in The Classic's exquisite lobby which was designed by the renowned interior architect/designer Amir Khamneipur Design and boasts Tao Ci Botticino diagonally laid flooring with a coco colored border and walls covered in custom leather panels with recessed lighting," notes Jackie Urgo, president of The Marketing Directors, Inc., the building's marketing and exclusive sales agent. "A part-time doorman will be on hand to greet residents when they arrive home and assist with package deliveries and more."

Amir Khamneipur also designed the elegant condominium residences at The Classic which combine stylish interiors with an abundance of private outdoor space. The homes offer from 574 to 1,385 square feet of luxury living space, along with a considerable array of high-end amenities and finishes.

Found throughout the floor plans are carefully-selected custom appointments, including gourmet kitchens with Aquamarina granite countertops, espresso-colored cabinetry, and GE® Profile appliances. Lavish master baths feature Calacutta marble counters, Tao Ci porcelain tile floors and showers, glass enclosed shower stalls and Kohler fixtures. Many of the homes also boast considerable outdoor space ranging from unique windowed loggias to expansive terraces.

"We conducted extensive research and worked with our architects to design this building to fulfill market needs," Mr. Kamali points out. "For example, The Classic primarily consists of two-bedroom floorplans which are appealing to young families and professional couples.

"We've also appointed the homes with exceptional finishes and created amenities not commonly found in this area. As a result, we're already experiencing significant interest from both local residents who want to move-up from a rental apartment or a dated co-op into a newly-constructed residence in a Manhattan-style building, as well as buyers who have been priced out of New York City and recognize the extraordinary value here."

The Classic is located in the heart of a neighborhood that offers the allure and privacy of a genteel, suburban environment, yet is within easy reach of the modern conveniences and amenities of a cosmopolitan City. The community appeals to those seeking a sophisticated urban lifestyle near restaurants, services and mass transportation options in a less-congested neighborhood slightly removed from more populated downtown epicenters.

"While Kew Gardens is in the shadow of Manhattan, it has retained the same charm and character of an old fashioned neighborhood," notes The Marketing Directors' Ms. Urgo. "Yet, the area is extremely pedestrian-friendly with an abundance of shopping, entertainment and cultural opportunities to reduce the need to travel by car. What's more, The Classic's commuter-friendly location on Kew Gardens Road just minutes from the E and the F subway lines, the Long Island Railroad and the Grand Central, Van Wyck and Jackie Robinson Parkway brings all that New York City has to offer close to home."

For additional information on The Classic at Kew Gardens, please call
(718) 805-3800 or visit www.classickewgardens.com. The onsite sales center is located at 83-30 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, New York.

About The Kamali Organization:

The Kamali Organization is a premier, family-owned real estate development firm specializing in luxury multifamily residential communities throughout Queens, NY. The principals are known for their meticulous attention to detail, visiting every project every day. The developments all share one common denominator: a high degree of quality, inspiring finishes and a keen focus on unique and compelling design.

Contact:
Robert Kelly
CAHN Communications
201-876-3100
rkelly(at)cahncomm.com

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Atlanta Roof Contractor KTM Roofing Reacts to Rising Oil Costs

Recent increases in crude oil has impacted the roofing industry. Asphalt shingles, common on many homes require crude oil as a major component of production. KTM Roofing in Atlanta, GA is warning consumers about how the recent price changes in raw materials will impact the Atlanta roof contractor market.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Metro Atlanta roof installation company KTM roofing is feeling the widespread impact of the rising oil cost across America. KTM has been an established roofing leader in the Atlanta community for over 20 years. Like other roofing companies, KTM now needs to accommodate rising oil prices into its operating budget. Unlike other roofing companies, KTM has an advantage of over two decades of experience as a leading Atlanta roofing contractor.

The roofing industry is experiencing a double burden due to the oil dilemma. The high cost of gasoline is affecting materials transportation and operating expenses for roofing contractors. In Atlanta, asphalt roofing is a common preference among home owners for its economic-friendly price and durability. Since 85% percent of homes in the Atlanta area are covered with asphalt shingles, an increase in raw materials can be significant.

The problem KTM and many other roofers in the Atlanta area face is that since asphalt is created from crude oil, as the oil prices rise, so must the price of asphalt shingles. It is expected that despite the increased cost to produce, roofers will continue using asphalt shingles because of its common use with today's homeowners.

KTM has experienced market fluctuations before and through experience knows how the increased cost of crude oil from Venezuela will impact the prices of Atlanta asphalt roof shingles. The price increase extends to all Atlanta roofing contractors including companies such as KTM that have 'A pricing' (best pricing available) with shingle manufacturers due to volume. In addition, the increased cost of various metals has impacted other materials required in a new roof installation.

"From January 2008 to June 2008 our cost for asphalt shingles has gone from $30 to $46 for the same roof coverage area," explains Tim McLoughlin, President of KTM Roofing. "A portion of this cost will need to be passed on by KTM and all roofing companies. Unlike the price of oil, once the cost of shingles goes up, it historically stays at that level. Asphalt shingle prices do not fluctuate like oil prices do."

He also warns consumers to be skeptical of other roofing companies that offer 'too good to be true' asphalt shingle pricing. "The only way for a roofing company to maintain previous (asphalt shingle) roof rates would be to decrease the quality of craftsmanship," says McLoughlin.

A decrease in quality today can mean a lot of problems down the road, especially among Atlanta asphalt shingle roofs that are designed to last 25 or even 30 years.

For many Atlantans, a roofing repair is an essential part to their home maintenance. Homeowners with critical roof problems will need to fix or even reroof, regardless of price. KTM's comprehensive approach to roof proposals means the customer is provided with a better Atlanta roof estimate. KTM is able to accomplish this through built in computers and printers it brings on site.

During these shifting times of increased oil prices KTM looks to maintain and increase its reputation as a high quality Atlanta asphalt roofing company through the implementation of additional efficiencies in daily business operations.

To learn more about KTM roofing services visit ktmroofing.com.

About KTM Roofing
KTM Roofing has been raising roofing standards in Georgia since 1984™. This Atlanta roofing company is dedicated to excellence in professional roofing. Specializing in roof replacements, KTM can work with a variety of roof materials including natural slate, synthetic slate, clay tile, concrete tile, cedar, pine, cypress, modified bitumen and asphalt. You can receive a roof proposal from KTM Roofing by visiting ktmroofing.com.

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Hydronika Standardizes on R410A for Green HVAC Hydronic Chiller/Boiler Systems with Zero Ozone Depletion Refrigerant

Hydronika combination chiller-boiler products - a complete hydronic HVAC packaged system. Hydronika products exceed green building standards for heating and cooling systems - R410A refrigerant standard. Online at www.hydronika.com.

Shelbyville, KY (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Hydronika Standardizes on R410A for Green HVAC Hydronic chiller/boiler systems with zero ozone depletion refrigerant. Hydronika chiller boilers are designed around HVAC green building standards. The decision to offer R410A refrigerant as a "standard" refrigerant reflects Hydronika's continuing commitment to delivering "no-compromise" hydronic chiller boiler systems.

"Our customers are very aware of which manufacturers are delivering sustainable design and green building products by using practical and proven components. We want to remain their choice as we build for the future together," said Courtney Millburn, VP of Engineering.

Hydronika chiller boiler systems are the heart of a hydronic heating and cooling system delivering chillers, boilers, pumps and controls in a single package. Hydronic systems are inherently more efficient than tradition forced-air systems and the basis of design for green building systems. The company simplifies installation by delivering a factory assembled and pre-tested system using a rugged design that delivers more than it promises.

"The use of R410A as our standard refrigerant reflects the continuing improvement of Hydronika products. R410A is a documented zero-ozone depleting refrigerant that works well with our designs. Hydronika chiller boilers are strong, proven systems designed from the ground up to impress installers, contractors and owners with their intelligent design and high-quality components like R410A. We are driven to remain at the forefront of hydronic chiller and boiler research and development for years to come," said Michael Scharing, CEO of Hydronika.

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Safeguard Opens Two Additional New York Self Storage Facilities

Safeguard Self Storage has recently opened two additional New York self storage facilities. The self storage units are located in Yonkers and East New York, and supplement Safeguard's growing position within the New York self storage community.

Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) June 19, 2008 -- Safeguard Self Storage has recently opened two new self storage facilities in New York. The facilities will help supplement the growing need for advanced-technology storage units and self storage space.

Safeguard currently has an established presence in the metro New York and New Jersey areas. The expansion is a reaction to a growing demand for high-quality self storage in the New York area. The New York self storage units are designed with security, convenience and customer service in mind.

"Our East New York and Yonkers (self storage) locations are designed to provide an exceptional customer experience. From the many amenities to our great customer service, these locations represent the best in the industry," explains Regional Vice President Andy Khan. "These stores illustrate a very successful collaboration between our real estate, construction and operations teams. This collaboration has given us two additional facilities in the New York, where we look forward to continuing to serve the self storage needs of the community. "

East New York:
On March 15, 2008 a grand opening event was held in honor of Safeguard's East New York location. The Brooklyn Borough President acknowledged the grand opening by honoring the managers of the East New York self storage team, Kevin McQuay and Sefra Gerald, with a proclamation marking March 15, as Safeguard Self Storage Day in Brooklyn.

This site currently has availability in a variety of unit sizes. To contact, visit or reserve a Brooklyn self storage space, please contact our East New York location at:
1648 East New York Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Telephone: 718-342-1150

Yonkers:
On May 22, 2008 Safeguard opened its doors to the City of Yonkers. The facility has a total of 557 units. The 557 units at this Yonkers self storage facility offer 24-hour access and plentiful amenities.

Julian Varona is the manager of this location. To contact, visit or reserve a storage unit at our Yonkers location, please contact:
188 S. Broadway
Yonkers, NY
Telephone: 914-969-0030

Like all Safeguard Self Storage facilities, these new facilities feature abundant amenities, including exceptional service and leading on-site security. Safeguard's many amenities and unique approach to self storage has enabled it to grow into one of the premiere self storage companies in the U.S.A.

To receive a self storage price estimate, or to view an available self storage unit near you, please contact Safeguard Self Storage or visit our website at www.safeguardit.com.

To learn more, go to safeguardit.com.

About Safeguard:
Safeguard was founded in New Orleans in 1989, and as an industry leader its brand hinges on high-quality, conveniently located facilities that feature innovative design, modern security and plentiful amenities. The company has over 70 self storage facility locations in LA, FL, GA, IL, NJ, NY, PA and VA. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Safeguard defines success by meeting the expectations of our investors, customers and colleagues. Safeguard is a privately held company with a financial partnership with Morgan Stanley.

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ESS Names J. Scott Lockhart As COO to Support Continued Growth and Global Adoption of Industry-Leading Sustainability Software

ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, today announced the appointment of J. Scott Lockhart as the company's Chief Operating Officer.

Tempe, Ariz. (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 19, 2008 - ESS, the leading provider of Environmental, Health and Safety (EH&S) and Crisis Management software for enterprise sustainability, today