MANKATO — Running an auto repair shop can be a messy job, but Joe Miller will tell you it doesn’t have to be a dirty business.
Most of the waste that flows through Miller’s Modern Garage, the Madison Avenue shop Miller owns and operates, finds a green destination. Old tires and drained antifreeze are recycled. The black gunk left over after oil changes is poured into a burner and used to heat the building.
“The amount of garbage we haul out of this business is less than the average household,” he said.
Business has been decent this year. After Miller balanced the books, there was more than enough left over to fund a trip to Las Vegas. He decided there was a better use for his money.
As he thought about it, Miller’s answer came from above.
“I have this bunch of flat empty roof that wasn’t doing anything so I thought I should get solar panels,” he said. “I have kids. I’m doing it for them because I believe we should stop using so much energy.
“It’s just the way I think and this fits in with that.”
With his skills as a mechanic, Miller could have easily purchased a few panels and installed them himself. But he was concerned about buying “the Yugo” of
solar panel systems so he looked for professional guidance.
That paid off. He learned there were enough incentives available to fill his roof with panels. They should provide enough power to fill his shop’s electrical needs, which include power lifts, power tools and bright lighting.
“I intended to go in just wasting the money, but the incentives will cover two-thirds of the cost,” Miller said.
Those incentives include a 30 percent tax credit and a rebate paid through Xcel Energy’s Minnesota Solar Rewards program, said Jamie Borell, sales manager for Innovative Power Systems in St. Paul. That’s the business Miller hired to install his solar panels and the other equipment used to convert the sun’s energy into electricity.
“People want clean power and the cost of things have come down tremendously over the past few years,” Borell said. “Solar equipment costs have come down about 50 percent.”
The incentives are available for commercial and residential buildings, but Borell is seeing more interest for business owners than homeowners right now. That’s likely due to the struggling economy and the added incentive businesses have with being able to depreciate the equipment for tax purposes, he said.
Borell estimated that it will take less than 5 years for Miller to recoup his equipment costs. The pay back time is much longer for equipment installed in homes.
As electricity rates continue to rise, Borell expects more homeowners will start looking at solar power.
John Wold, Minnesota Solar Rewards portfolio manager, said about 160 solar systems qualified for Xcel’s rebate this year. He expects that number to double next year, which would use the $4.6 million that is budgeted for the program. The rebate is paid up front by Xcel after the system is installed, inspected and approved.
“We’re seeing more commercial customers using the program, but we encourage everyone to look at it — both residential and commercial,” Wold said.
Another incentive, called the Minnesota Bonus Rebate program, was passed by the Minnesota Legislature last spring. It provides additional funding for solar projects that use panels and components manufactured in Minnesota. Only one business, tenKsolar in Bloomington, currently fits that requirement, Wold said. The panels manufactured by that business work best on flat roofs, so more businesses are also able to take advantage of that incentive.
Xcel is encouraging anyone considering the Minnesota Solar Rewards program to first invest in an energy audit at their home or business. It’s quicker and easier to save money by replacing an old furnace or adding insulation, Wold said.
“We also encourage customers to get multiple installation bids,” he added. “That keeps everybody honest and helps drive down the cost of these systems all the more.”
Friday, December 31, 2010
Monday, December 27, 2010
Women Mechanics
As a pneumatic wrench grunted nearby, three students labored over a brake rotor in Norfolk Technical Center's auto shop. One boy maneuvered pliers; another tugged on the caliper.
The third student strained a ratchet wrench against a bolt. Slim hands and long nails grimed, her brunette hair in a bun, Ilene Baker concentrated on the job.
Working on cars is quintessentially a guy thing - think Fonzie on "Happy Days" or the hot-rod boys of "The Dukes of Hazzard." Ilene and the other two girls in the technical center's automotive program know this. They work alongside 60 guys. And none of them cares.
"Every time my mom gave me a Barbie doll, I'd rip it apart," said Baker, 17. "Every time she gave me a toy car, I'd keep it forever."
The two-year auto technology course plunges students into the guts of motors and complex repair jobs, on the shop floor and the classroom.
This recent morning, Pierre Howard, one of the two shop instructors, had some students breaking down engines. Crankshafts, pistons and alternators were strewn across workbenches. A scent of motor oil hung in the air.
Howard said the typical first reaction from his male students is, "Why is she in here?"
"But by week two," he said, "the ladies are digging into those books, learning the intricate parts of the engine, and they're answering the questions the guys can't answer. I shake my head and say, 'That's why they're here.' "
Tony Molla, communications vice president of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, said that for years, about 1 percent of the country's auto mechanics have been women.
Many are particularly adept at diagnostics, and some own repair shops, often with a spouse, he said. Car dealers also are posting women at service write-up counters. "They listen better and are less threatening to women, who are 50 percent of people bringing cars in for service," Molla said.
At Norfolk Technical Center, all three of the auto shop girls have at least two things in common: They like working with their hands, and they don't mind getting dirty.
Brittney Muse, 16, may have motor oil in her blood. The high school junior was 5 when she helped her father put a new engine into a 1968 Mustang. To this day, she loves Fords.
At the technical center, she's learned a lot about engines and is masterful with brakes and tires.
"When you have a car that's not working and you work on it for a week, when it starts up it's such an exciting moment," she said.
Looking at her nails, Muse added, "sometimes you get grease and oil under them. The tips turn black. It's pretty cool!"
Baker's mother, a nail care professional, wanted the same manicuring career for her daughter, but Baker had different plans.
"You know how Bill Gates is big with computers? I want to be big with cars. I want to learn about everything with cars," Baker said.
Baker previously took auto shop at a U.S. military base school in Japan, where her father was deployed. Transplanted to Norfolk a year ago, she's changed the spark plugs, swapped out wiring, put in a thermostat and repainted much of her own car, a 2002 Hyundai Accent.
To Baker, the joy of auto mechanics is problem-solving with her mind and hands.
"I like doing it all manually, where you have to get on your hands and knees and take it apart without using computer diagnostics," she said "That's what makes it more fun."
Like Baker's mother, Kristiana Barnard's dad has warmed up to the idea of a grease monkey daughter. Initially, he was concerned about the cultural bias that claims only men make good mechanics, but he ultimately gave her his backing.
These days, "I'll come home and say, 'Dad, we took our pistons out of our engine and cleaned it,' and he'll say 'I remember when I did that!' " said Barnard, whose favorite car is the muscular Challenger. "He's happy, because none of my siblings have an interest in cars."
Of the three girls in Norfolk Technical Center's class, Barnard, 16, had the least experience in mechanics or the jargon. "He'll say certain things all the guys know about in a car and I'm like, 'Hold on, what's that?' "
That's why she hits the textbooks, sometimes reading ahead, as Howard has noticed in class.
"Instead of just giving me what I ask, she can elaborate on it," he said. In fact, Barnard's average score on written tests and hands-on assignments is 100.
Barnard, though, is the only one of the shop girl trio who isn't committed to an automotives career. She likes art, playing the guitar, reading history and writing.
Classmate Tyree Pugh said he never believed girls could work on cars until Barnard joined the class. He's since changed his mind.
"They can all do a great job on what they do - better than half the guys in the class," he said. "I give them the most respect."
The third student strained a ratchet wrench against a bolt. Slim hands and long nails grimed, her brunette hair in a bun, Ilene Baker concentrated on the job.
Working on cars is quintessentially a guy thing - think Fonzie on "Happy Days" or the hot-rod boys of "The Dukes of Hazzard." Ilene and the other two girls in the technical center's automotive program know this. They work alongside 60 guys. And none of them cares.
"Every time my mom gave me a Barbie doll, I'd rip it apart," said Baker, 17. "Every time she gave me a toy car, I'd keep it forever."
The two-year auto technology course plunges students into the guts of motors and complex repair jobs, on the shop floor and the classroom.
This recent morning, Pierre Howard, one of the two shop instructors, had some students breaking down engines. Crankshafts, pistons and alternators were strewn across workbenches. A scent of motor oil hung in the air.
Howard said the typical first reaction from his male students is, "Why is she in here?"
"But by week two," he said, "the ladies are digging into those books, learning the intricate parts of the engine, and they're answering the questions the guys can't answer. I shake my head and say, 'That's why they're here.' "
Tony Molla, communications vice president of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, said that for years, about 1 percent of the country's auto mechanics have been women.
Many are particularly adept at diagnostics, and some own repair shops, often with a spouse, he said. Car dealers also are posting women at service write-up counters. "They listen better and are less threatening to women, who are 50 percent of people bringing cars in for service," Molla said.
At Norfolk Technical Center, all three of the auto shop girls have at least two things in common: They like working with their hands, and they don't mind getting dirty.
Brittney Muse, 16, may have motor oil in her blood. The high school junior was 5 when she helped her father put a new engine into a 1968 Mustang. To this day, she loves Fords.
At the technical center, she's learned a lot about engines and is masterful with brakes and tires.
"When you have a car that's not working and you work on it for a week, when it starts up it's such an exciting moment," she said.
Looking at her nails, Muse added, "sometimes you get grease and oil under them. The tips turn black. It's pretty cool!"
Baker's mother, a nail care professional, wanted the same manicuring career for her daughter, but Baker had different plans.
"You know how Bill Gates is big with computers? I want to be big with cars. I want to learn about everything with cars," Baker said.
Baker previously took auto shop at a U.S. military base school in Japan, where her father was deployed. Transplanted to Norfolk a year ago, she's changed the spark plugs, swapped out wiring, put in a thermostat and repainted much of her own car, a 2002 Hyundai Accent.
To Baker, the joy of auto mechanics is problem-solving with her mind and hands.
"I like doing it all manually, where you have to get on your hands and knees and take it apart without using computer diagnostics," she said "That's what makes it more fun."
Like Baker's mother, Kristiana Barnard's dad has warmed up to the idea of a grease monkey daughter. Initially, he was concerned about the cultural bias that claims only men make good mechanics, but he ultimately gave her his backing.
These days, "I'll come home and say, 'Dad, we took our pistons out of our engine and cleaned it,' and he'll say 'I remember when I did that!' " said Barnard, whose favorite car is the muscular Challenger. "He's happy, because none of my siblings have an interest in cars."
Of the three girls in Norfolk Technical Center's class, Barnard, 16, had the least experience in mechanics or the jargon. "He'll say certain things all the guys know about in a car and I'm like, 'Hold on, what's that?' "
That's why she hits the textbooks, sometimes reading ahead, as Howard has noticed in class.
"Instead of just giving me what I ask, she can elaborate on it," he said. In fact, Barnard's average score on written tests and hands-on assignments is 100.
Barnard, though, is the only one of the shop girl trio who isn't committed to an automotives career. She likes art, playing the guitar, reading history and writing.
Classmate Tyree Pugh said he never believed girls could work on cars until Barnard joined the class. He's since changed his mind.
"They can all do a great job on what they do - better than half the guys in the class," he said. "I give them the most respect."
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Elk and Elk Top Attorneys
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio, Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine has selected Jay Kelley, Steve Crandall, Gary Cowan, Egan P. Kilbane, R. Craig McLaughlin and William J. Price to be included in its prominent annual ranking of top attorneys.
The personal injury attorneys of Elk & Elk are featured in Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Edition 2011. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers.
Jay Kelley and Steve Crandall have the largest verdicts in numerous counties throughout Ohio and have each been named to the top 100 Super Lawyers list the last three years. Jay Kelley is the only personal injury lawyer to be named to the top 10 Super Lawyers' list in Ohio. In addition, no other firm has more attorneys named to Super Lawyers.
For several years, the Ohio attorneys at Elk & Elk have continued to meet Super Lawyers' meticulous selection criteria. With expertise in all aspects of injury law, Elk & Elk has achieved for clients some of the largest verdicts, including a $10 million medical malpractice verdict in Toledo for a young man who suffered paralysis from a surgical error, a $9.88 million medical malpractice verdict in Ravenna for a child injured at birth and a $6.3 million medical malpractice verdict in Dayton for a woman who suffered brain damage following routine surgery.
In recent years, Super Lawyers also recognized the following Elk & Elk attorneys: R. Craig McLaughlin, Ohio Rising Stars 2009, 2010; William J. Price, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Amy L. Papesh, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Egan Kilbane, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Jay Kelley, Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers 2010, Top 50 Cleveland Area Super Lawyers 2009; and Steve Crandall, Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers 2010, Top 50 Cleveland Area Super Lawyers 2009.
The selections for this esteemed list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division based in Eagan, MN. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
Toll Free: (800) ELK-OHIO
Local: (440) 442-6677
Toll Free Fax: (877) 355-1355
Local Fax: (440) 442-7944
www.elkandelk.com
The personal injury attorneys of Elk & Elk are featured in Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Edition 2011. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named by Super Lawyers.
Jay Kelley and Steve Crandall have the largest verdicts in numerous counties throughout Ohio and have each been named to the top 100 Super Lawyers list the last three years. Jay Kelley is the only personal injury lawyer to be named to the top 10 Super Lawyers' list in Ohio. In addition, no other firm has more attorneys named to Super Lawyers.
For several years, the Ohio attorneys at Elk & Elk have continued to meet Super Lawyers' meticulous selection criteria. With expertise in all aspects of injury law, Elk & Elk has achieved for clients some of the largest verdicts, including a $10 million medical malpractice verdict in Toledo for a young man who suffered paralysis from a surgical error, a $9.88 million medical malpractice verdict in Ravenna for a child injured at birth and a $6.3 million medical malpractice verdict in Dayton for a woman who suffered brain damage following routine surgery.
In recent years, Super Lawyers also recognized the following Elk & Elk attorneys: R. Craig McLaughlin, Ohio Rising Stars 2009, 2010; William J. Price, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Amy L. Papesh, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Egan Kilbane, Ohio Rising Stars 2010; Jay Kelley, Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers 2010, Top 50 Cleveland Area Super Lawyers 2009; and Steve Crandall, Top 100 Ohio Super Lawyers 2010, Top 50 Cleveland Area Super Lawyers 2009.
The selections for this esteemed list are made by the research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thomson Reuters, Legal division based in Eagan, MN. Each year, the research team at Super Lawyers undertakes a rigorous multi-phase selection process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, independent evaluation of candidates by the attorney-led research staff, a peer review of candidates by practice area and a good-standing and disciplinary check.
Toll Free: (800) ELK-OHIO
Local: (440) 442-6677
Toll Free Fax: (877) 355-1355
Local Fax: (440) 442-7944
www.elkandelk.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
www.the-service-pros.com
Online PR News – 17-December-2010 –Service Pros Heating & Cooling today announced the launch of www.the-service-pros.com as an information portal for Southern New Jersey home owners and businesses to find information about heating and air conditioning projects, problems and solutions. With articles being added almost every day and an online monthly newsletter of heating and air conditioning tips, the website is anticipated to quickly become New Jersey’s primary resource for residential heating and air conditioning tips.
Future plans include educational guides on selecting a heating and air conditioning company and professional advice from experts in the field.
The web site will be an invaluable resource for New Jersey area homeowners and businesses in finding accessible information to address their heating and air conditioning, repair and replacement needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.
The owner of Service Pros Heating & Cooling stated, “Our main objective is to be the premier heating and air conditioning resource guide for assisting everyone in the New Jersey area with their heating and air conditioning needs. The depth of knowledge and resources at www.the-service-pros.com is simple, concise and offers every homeowner some information about their home.”
Future plans include educational guides on selecting a heating and air conditioning company and professional advice from experts in the field.
The web site will be an invaluable resource for New Jersey area homeowners and businesses in finding accessible information to address their heating and air conditioning, repair and replacement needs. Information will be efficiently categorized for easy navigation.
The owner of Service Pros Heating & Cooling stated, “Our main objective is to be the premier heating and air conditioning resource guide for assisting everyone in the New Jersey area with their heating and air conditioning needs. The depth of knowledge and resources at www.the-service-pros.com is simple, concise and offers every homeowner some information about their home.”
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Neighbors Help a Neighbor in Trouble
The temperature was in the mid-40s recently outside 71-year-old Effie Theus' home on County Road 225, just south of the Gator Nationals Raceway. But inside the square blue home, it was a cozy 72 degrees.
For the first time since she bought the house with her late first husband, Dallas Bell, in 1961, Theus has central heating and air conditioning, thanks to the help of some concerned Alachua County officials and Habitat for Humanity. She also has a new roof, electrical wiring, plumbing, septic system and a fresh coat of exterior paint.
"There's not enough words for me to describe how I feel about it — it's so wonderful," Theus said, petting her Chihuahua, Dora.
Their help came in the nick of time, when officials thought they might have to declare the structure unsafe for living and ask Theus to leave the only home she has known for the past 50 years.
Home Repair
Workmen were rolling on a coat of primer paint in the home's front room recently as Theus gave a tour of what has been done so far, pointing to the new central air unit and a new hot water heater in a room off the kitchen.
Her youngest child, Kimberly, said that she is happy for her mother.
"She used a wood heater," Kimberly said, about heating the home in the past. "But several years ago, it caught fire in the living room."
A singed ceramic cat sits on a shelf in a nearby room — a reminder of the tragedy that could have happened.
After the fire, she switched to kerosene heaters and also to turning on the burners on the stove. In the summer, windows had to be opened to keep the hot air circulating.
For the first time since she bought the house with her late first husband, Dallas Bell, in 1961, Theus has central heating and air conditioning, thanks to the help of some concerned Alachua County officials and Habitat for Humanity. She also has a new roof, electrical wiring, plumbing, septic system and a fresh coat of exterior paint.
"There's not enough words for me to describe how I feel about it — it's so wonderful," Theus said, petting her Chihuahua, Dora.
Their help came in the nick of time, when officials thought they might have to declare the structure unsafe for living and ask Theus to leave the only home she has known for the past 50 years.
Home Repair
Workmen were rolling on a coat of primer paint in the home's front room recently as Theus gave a tour of what has been done so far, pointing to the new central air unit and a new hot water heater in a room off the kitchen.
Her youngest child, Kimberly, said that she is happy for her mother.
"She used a wood heater," Kimberly said, about heating the home in the past. "But several years ago, it caught fire in the living room."
A singed ceramic cat sits on a shelf in a nearby room — a reminder of the tragedy that could have happened.
After the fire, she switched to kerosene heaters and also to turning on the burners on the stove. In the summer, windows had to be opened to keep the hot air circulating.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Invention Helps House Painters
Miami, FL, December 16, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Greg G., a California resident and inventor, has contracted South Florida invention assistance leader NewProductHelp.com to represent his Door Caps concept to industry. A simple yet effective new product sure to save time on paint jobs, the Door Caps boasts a unique design that provides its users with an easy and efficient method of protecting the areas surrounding an upcoming paint job.
The Door Caps will be quick to set up and begin using, and will provide peace of mind to painters that they will not damage other property in the area of the job they are completing. It will also save considerable amounts of time when preparing a room before a paint job, as compared to the conventional method of using tape to protect items. With its collection of redeeming qualities, the Door Caps should have no trouble finding success through outlets and catalogs selling home improvement accessories.
This original idea is now being made available for licensing to manufacturers interested in new product development, especially in the home improvement accessories industry. Greg G. is hoping to have the Door Caps in full production and available to the public within the very near future.
Greg G.'s journey towards the attempted commercialization of his invention began when he opted to contact Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com recently to explore the possibility of having the invention assistance company further research and document his concept, as well as facilitate the presentation of information and materials about it to potentially relevant manufacturers in industry, with the ultimate goal being to secure a licensing agreement.
NewProductHelp.com assists inventors who are seeking to bring their inventions to the consumer market via established third party manufacturers and marketers by providing them expertise designed to guide them from the earliest stages of invention development to the point where there are professionally produced promotional materials regarding the concept. New Product Help.com's New Product Publicity and Marketing Program is designed and targeted to provide maximum exposure through promotional materials such as press releases, product brochures, digital renditions, a password-protected website, and other visual mediums such as a New Product DVD and potentially, an interactive virtual reality presentation.
NewProductHelp.com will represent the Door Caps invention for 2 years utilizing the aforementioned vehicles of exposure, as well as garnering additional leads for the concept through the participation of their industry partner Licensing Direct™ in industry-leading trade shows. Licensing Direct™, which serves as the exclusive licensing agent for NewProductHelp.com inventor clients, will follow up with any leads stemming from these trade show events and will also manage any advanced levels of interest displayed by manufacturers, marketers or distributors in the Door Caps .
For more information on how you can get your idea to NewProductHelp.com, visit: www.newproducthelp.com
Contact: 1-877-445-0494
About NewProductHelp.com: NewProductHelp.com is a Miami, Florida-based invention assistance firm that represents independent inventors who typically lack the resources and experience to pursue the commercialization of their product concepts on their own. NewProductHelp.com utilizes dynamic promotional materials such as digital renditions, press releases, invention websites, and interactive virtual reality presentations, as well as representation at industry-leading trade shows, to achieve valuable exposure for the inventions it represents.
The Door Caps will be quick to set up and begin using, and will provide peace of mind to painters that they will not damage other property in the area of the job they are completing. It will also save considerable amounts of time when preparing a room before a paint job, as compared to the conventional method of using tape to protect items. With its collection of redeeming qualities, the Door Caps should have no trouble finding success through outlets and catalogs selling home improvement accessories.
This original idea is now being made available for licensing to manufacturers interested in new product development, especially in the home improvement accessories industry. Greg G. is hoping to have the Door Caps in full production and available to the public within the very near future.
Greg G.'s journey towards the attempted commercialization of his invention began when he opted to contact Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com recently to explore the possibility of having the invention assistance company further research and document his concept, as well as facilitate the presentation of information and materials about it to potentially relevant manufacturers in industry, with the ultimate goal being to secure a licensing agreement.
NewProductHelp.com assists inventors who are seeking to bring their inventions to the consumer market via established third party manufacturers and marketers by providing them expertise designed to guide them from the earliest stages of invention development to the point where there are professionally produced promotional materials regarding the concept. New Product Help.com's New Product Publicity and Marketing Program is designed and targeted to provide maximum exposure through promotional materials such as press releases, product brochures, digital renditions, a password-protected website, and other visual mediums such as a New Product DVD and potentially, an interactive virtual reality presentation.
NewProductHelp.com will represent the Door Caps invention for 2 years utilizing the aforementioned vehicles of exposure, as well as garnering additional leads for the concept through the participation of their industry partner Licensing Direct™ in industry-leading trade shows. Licensing Direct™, which serves as the exclusive licensing agent for NewProductHelp.com inventor clients, will follow up with any leads stemming from these trade show events and will also manage any advanced levels of interest displayed by manufacturers, marketers or distributors in the Door Caps .
For more information on how you can get your idea to NewProductHelp.com, visit: www.newproducthelp.com
Contact: 1-877-445-0494
About NewProductHelp.com: NewProductHelp.com is a Miami, Florida-based invention assistance firm that represents independent inventors who typically lack the resources and experience to pursue the commercialization of their product concepts on their own. NewProductHelp.com utilizes dynamic promotional materials such as digital renditions, press releases, invention websites, and interactive virtual reality presentations, as well as representation at industry-leading trade shows, to achieve valuable exposure for the inventions it represents.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
AutoMD Winter Check List
CARSON, Calif., Dec. 14, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanksgiving 2010 was one of the busiest road travel holidays in years, and Christmas 2010 road travel is expected to peak as well. For those sunbirds in southern climates who are preparing to drive into colder weather, AutoMD.com offers a reminder to winterize that vehicle, along with a ten point check list and how-to guides.
"People who drive north for the holidays often forget that their vehicle needs special preparation for the winter road ahead, and can end up with chilly regrets on a snowy roadside," said AutoMD.com President Shane Evangelist. "Whether you are an Angeleno headed for Big Bear, a Floridian headed for the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the average holiday traveler readying your vehicle for that trip to grandma's house, take the time to put your ride through AutoMD.com's ten point winter travel vehicle checklist. We provide step-by-step How-to's to do it yourself (or an easy-to-use local repair shop or dealership finder) so you can have a smooth and safe road trip to your winter holiday destination."
AutoMD.com's Holiday Travel Winterizing Check List
Check the antifreeze (coolant). The engine cooling system should be filled with a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water to prevent freezing and boiling over. Antifreeze testers are available at your local auto parts store to test the mixture. To keep the cooling system operating at peak performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for changing the antifreeze (flush and fill).
Change the engine oil. Use the recommended oil viscosity range for winter. 5W-30 motor oil flows quicker in cold weather than 20W-50. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend 5W-30 oil for year round protection.
Check the tires. Tires should be properly inflated, and the tread depth should be at least 4/32”. Using snow tires can improve traction over all-season tires.
Check the battery. Cold temperatures can reduce the battery’s power. If the battery is older than four years, it may be time to replace it.
Check the belts and hoses. Cold weather can reduce the life expectancy of belts and hoses, so make sure yours are in good shape before getting on the road.
Check the wipers and wiper fluid. Replace wipers that are old or worn, and (to prevent freezing) use windshield washer fluid instead of water.
Check the emergency kit. Make sure your kit is well stocked and add an ice scraper, tire chains, jumper cables, and warm clothes for winter weather emergencies. Remember to include a candle and matches, as well as some bottled water and energy bars. You can use a candle for light and warmth inside the vehicle if you get stranded.
Check 4WD operation if equipped. Since you may not have used 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) all year, make sure the 4WD is activated (review your manual on "how to activate") when you switch it on. Using 4WD improves traction in slippery conditions.
Change your driving habits. Slow down and increase your following distance when driving in harsh weather. All vehicles lose traction in rain, snow and ice.
Wash and wax your car. It is a good idea to get a good car wash and wax before you head north to protect your paint from road salt, and be sure to wash your car as soon as you return home, to remove any lingering road salt.
"People who drive north for the holidays often forget that their vehicle needs special preparation for the winter road ahead, and can end up with chilly regrets on a snowy roadside," said AutoMD.com President Shane Evangelist. "Whether you are an Angeleno headed for Big Bear, a Floridian headed for the Blue Ridge Mountains, or the average holiday traveler readying your vehicle for that trip to grandma's house, take the time to put your ride through AutoMD.com's ten point winter travel vehicle checklist. We provide step-by-step How-to's to do it yourself (or an easy-to-use local repair shop or dealership finder) so you can have a smooth and safe road trip to your winter holiday destination."
AutoMD.com's Holiday Travel Winterizing Check List
Check the antifreeze (coolant). The engine cooling system should be filled with a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze and distilled water to prevent freezing and boiling over. Antifreeze testers are available at your local auto parts store to test the mixture. To keep the cooling system operating at peak performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations for changing the antifreeze (flush and fill).
Change the engine oil. Use the recommended oil viscosity range for winter. 5W-30 motor oil flows quicker in cold weather than 20W-50. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend 5W-30 oil for year round protection.
Check the tires. Tires should be properly inflated, and the tread depth should be at least 4/32”. Using snow tires can improve traction over all-season tires.
Check the battery. Cold temperatures can reduce the battery’s power. If the battery is older than four years, it may be time to replace it.
Check the belts and hoses. Cold weather can reduce the life expectancy of belts and hoses, so make sure yours are in good shape before getting on the road.
Check the wipers and wiper fluid. Replace wipers that are old or worn, and (to prevent freezing) use windshield washer fluid instead of water.
Check the emergency kit. Make sure your kit is well stocked and add an ice scraper, tire chains, jumper cables, and warm clothes for winter weather emergencies. Remember to include a candle and matches, as well as some bottled water and energy bars. You can use a candle for light and warmth inside the vehicle if you get stranded.
Check 4WD operation if equipped. Since you may not have used 4 Wheel Drive (4WD) all year, make sure the 4WD is activated (review your manual on "how to activate") when you switch it on. Using 4WD improves traction in slippery conditions.
Change your driving habits. Slow down and increase your following distance when driving in harsh weather. All vehicles lose traction in rain, snow and ice.
Wash and wax your car. It is a good idea to get a good car wash and wax before you head north to protect your paint from road salt, and be sure to wash your car as soon as you return home, to remove any lingering road salt.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Air Innovations Air Purifier
Syracuse, NY (PRWEB) December 12, 2010
Air Innovations, Inc. (AI) was recognized in October as an "Economic Champion," by the CenterState CEO, a business leadership and economic development organization that serves 12 counties in Upstate New York. AI was acknowledged for contributing to the region's growth by adding employees, increasing capital expenditures and receiving state and national recognition.
According to AI President and CEO Michael Wetzel, P.E., Air Innovations increased employment 10% in the past two years and posted a 51% increase in revenues during the past three years. "This year, the company made significant investments in staff development, production equipment and test cell laboratories to accommodate higher volume orders for larger environmental control systems," Wetzel said.
In addition, Air Innovations is a recipient of almost a million dollars of federal and state grants for the development of a new ventilating room air purifier, trademarked HEPAiRx®, which recently received a U.S. patent.
Furthermore, AI was ranked No. 3466 on Inc. magazine's 2010 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Among manufacturers on the list, Air Innovations was positioned as the 113th fastest growing.
Air Innovations was established in 1986 and is a leader in specialty air conditioning, refrigeration and environmental control solutions for original equipment manufacturers around the world. The company's systems are custom designs that feature close tolerance control of temperature (to 0.01°C), humidity control (to 0.5% stability), filtration, and pressurization, and can be configured into a variety of spaces. AI's capabilities range from concept development to prototyping, from small runs to mass production. Products are design/built for customers in such industries as: aerospace, military; homeland security; pharmaceutical; medical devices; R&D; and, electronics. Among the company's branded products, Floratech® floral coolers are used in supermarkets and Wine Guardian® wine cellar cooling systems are designed for residential, restaurant and commercial applications.
For more information, visit http://www.airinnovations.com, email info(at)airinnovations(dot)com or call toll free 800-835-3268 (international +1 315 452 7400).
Air Innovations, Inc. (AI) was recognized in October as an "Economic Champion," by the CenterState CEO, a business leadership and economic development organization that serves 12 counties in Upstate New York. AI was acknowledged for contributing to the region's growth by adding employees, increasing capital expenditures and receiving state and national recognition.
According to AI President and CEO Michael Wetzel, P.E., Air Innovations increased employment 10% in the past two years and posted a 51% increase in revenues during the past three years. "This year, the company made significant investments in staff development, production equipment and test cell laboratories to accommodate higher volume orders for larger environmental control systems," Wetzel said.
In addition, Air Innovations is a recipient of almost a million dollars of federal and state grants for the development of a new ventilating room air purifier, trademarked HEPAiRx®, which recently received a U.S. patent.
Furthermore, AI was ranked No. 3466 on Inc. magazine's 2010 list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America. Among manufacturers on the list, Air Innovations was positioned as the 113th fastest growing.
Air Innovations was established in 1986 and is a leader in specialty air conditioning, refrigeration and environmental control solutions for original equipment manufacturers around the world. The company's systems are custom designs that feature close tolerance control of temperature (to 0.01°C), humidity control (to 0.5% stability), filtration, and pressurization, and can be configured into a variety of spaces. AI's capabilities range from concept development to prototyping, from small runs to mass production. Products are design/built for customers in such industries as: aerospace, military; homeland security; pharmaceutical; medical devices; R&D; and, electronics. Among the company's branded products, Floratech® floral coolers are used in supermarkets and Wine Guardian® wine cellar cooling systems are designed for residential, restaurant and commercial applications.
For more information, visit http://www.airinnovations.com, email info(at)airinnovations(dot)com or call toll free 800-835-3268 (international +1 315 452 7400).
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Volunteers Needed for Christmas
Volunteers are needed to help with a community dinner for more than 300 people on Christmas Day at the First Church of Christ, 190 Court St., Middletown, from noon to 2 p.m.
Help is needed to bake breads and desserts, assist with set-up and cleanup. Donations of pre-cooked turkeys are also needed. The dinner tables will be set with linen and china.
Of the 300 meals, 60 will be delievered to the Eddy Shelter on the Connecticut Valley Hospital grounds which serves those who are homeless. Another 75 meals will be delivered to the meals on wheels program, which serves seniors and shut-ins.
Help is needed to bake breads and desserts, assist with set-up and cleanup. Donations of pre-cooked turkeys are also needed. The dinner tables will be set with linen and china.
Of the 300 meals, 60 will be delievered to the Eddy Shelter on the Connecticut Valley Hospital grounds which serves those who are homeless. Another 75 meals will be delivered to the meals on wheels program, which serves seniors and shut-ins.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
China Businessman Talks Environment
Zhang Yue has grounded his three private jets and personal helicopter. He has stored the midnight blue Rolls-Royce stretch limousine and canary-yellow Ferrari behind the conference center he built here as a reproduction of a French palace. This past summer, he kept the thermostat in his office at a steamy 81 degrees.
Mr. Zhang has embraced frugalities like working in heat rather than turning on an air-conditioner not because of any financial setback. He still shows up on lists of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, with a personal fortune estimated at $850 million. But Mr. Zhang, 51, has also emerged as China’s most outspoken tycoon on environmental issues.
It is a notable distinction, now that China has passed the United States as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases — and as Chinese officials vow to resist any binding limits on their country’s emissions at the United Nations’ international climate talks under way in Cancún, Mexico.
When a Chinese vice minister and the Hong Kong secretary of the environment spoke enthusiastically at a conference in Hong Kong about their energy efficiency efforts, Mr. Zhang interrupted and disagreed in a sharp tone that Chinese entrepreneurs seldom take with government officials.
“There are laws on everything, but I do not think there are enough laws on energy consumption,” he said. “We need more laws.”
All this is not simply green altruism on Mr. Zhang’s part. He has a financial stake in environmentalism. His company, Broad Air Conditioning, is a world leader in the manufacture of central air-conditioning systems that use diesel or natural gas instead of electricity to cool office buildings, shopping malls and factories.
The systems, known as absorption chillers, cost much more to install but are less expensive to operate, with the number of years needed to break even dependent on local electricity rates. Absorption chillers are particularly popular in China because many factories already have diesel generators and diesel fuel storage tanks.
As electricity demand in China grew 11.5 percent a year over the last decade, provincial governments periodically had to impose blackouts in industrial zones for up to three days a week to make sure that residential areas almost always had power. Factories buy diesel generators to maintain operations during blackouts.
Absorption chillers occupy an estimated one-fifth of China’s $2.5 billion annual market for central air-conditioning systems, according to Charles Oliver, a co-founder of GCiS, a market research company based in Beijing. Broad Air Conditioning is the absorption chiller market leader by revenue in China, and exports to markets around the world. The company is privately held, mostly by Mr. Zhang and his family, and does not release financial data.
Absorption chillers have less than 1 percent of the American market, said Karim Amrane, the vice president for regulatory affairs and research at the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, a trade group in Arlington, Va. “It’s simply too expensive,” he said.
The equipment tends to be more attractive in places with high electricity prices, and especially places with high prices during the afternoon, when power grids are already under stress and when air-conditioning systems need to work hardest. That gives Broad Air Conditioning a financial incentive to press for climate change policies that make it more expensive for electric utilities to burn coal, an inexpensive fuel in much of the world but also the dirtiest in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
One obstacle for the company is that many developers build and sell commercial office projects, instead of holding on to them and renting them. So minimizing initial costs may be more important to them than reducing long-term electricity costs.
“How do you convince a developer to spend more money on a building that he’s just going to sell?” said Tom McCawley, a general manager of Evergreen Sustainable Development, a company based in Shanghai that plans air-conditioning and heating systems for large complexes.
In exporting to the United States and 67 other countries, Broad has marketed its products for corporate headquarters and other buildings that tend to be held for a long time by a single owner.
Mr. Zhang’s company is now branching out into the manufacture of heavily insulated, energy-efficient segments of buildings that can be quickly bolted together at a construction site. All of Broad’s buildings have insulation with a thickness of 15 centimeters, or 6 inches, to minimize the energy needed to cool or heat them.
As a demonstration project, Broad shipped to Cancún this autumn the components for a two-story building with floor space of 1,000 square meters, or 11,400 square feet. The components are designed for quick assembly at a site near the climate negotiations (the building was assembled in less than two days at the end of last week, and is scheduled to open on Wednesday after interior decorations are completed).
The project has the support of Rajendra K. Pachauri, the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an advisory group to the United Nations climate talks. He said it was a way to draw attention to the need for energy-efficient construction around the world.
Mainland Chinese tycoons are known for keeping extremely low profiles and seldom speaking in public, for fear of antagonizing political leaders or attracting the attention of tax investigators. But Mr. Zhang, who insists that his commitment to environmentalism is genuine and separate from his business interests, may have more political protection than most Chinese tycoons.
He is an outspoken defender of the government’s unpopular one-child policy, for example, saying that humanity needs to reduce its population to protect the environment. Perhaps most important, he is a longtime apostle of energy efficiency at a time when China’s leadership has become deeply worried about energy security and eager to reduce the country’s ever-rising reliance on imported energy.
And while Mr. Zhang wants China to address global warming more directly, he reserves some of his bluntest criticisms for foreign governments.
“The United States is not limiting emissions,” he said, “so why should you ask China to do so?”
Mr. Zhang has embraced frugalities like working in heat rather than turning on an air-conditioner not because of any financial setback. He still shows up on lists of China’s wealthiest entrepreneurs, with a personal fortune estimated at $850 million. But Mr. Zhang, 51, has also emerged as China’s most outspoken tycoon on environmental issues.
It is a notable distinction, now that China has passed the United States as the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases — and as Chinese officials vow to resist any binding limits on their country’s emissions at the United Nations’ international climate talks under way in Cancún, Mexico.
When a Chinese vice minister and the Hong Kong secretary of the environment spoke enthusiastically at a conference in Hong Kong about their energy efficiency efforts, Mr. Zhang interrupted and disagreed in a sharp tone that Chinese entrepreneurs seldom take with government officials.
“There are laws on everything, but I do not think there are enough laws on energy consumption,” he said. “We need more laws.”
All this is not simply green altruism on Mr. Zhang’s part. He has a financial stake in environmentalism. His company, Broad Air Conditioning, is a world leader in the manufacture of central air-conditioning systems that use diesel or natural gas instead of electricity to cool office buildings, shopping malls and factories.
The systems, known as absorption chillers, cost much more to install but are less expensive to operate, with the number of years needed to break even dependent on local electricity rates. Absorption chillers are particularly popular in China because many factories already have diesel generators and diesel fuel storage tanks.
As electricity demand in China grew 11.5 percent a year over the last decade, provincial governments periodically had to impose blackouts in industrial zones for up to three days a week to make sure that residential areas almost always had power. Factories buy diesel generators to maintain operations during blackouts.
Absorption chillers occupy an estimated one-fifth of China’s $2.5 billion annual market for central air-conditioning systems, according to Charles Oliver, a co-founder of GCiS, a market research company based in Beijing. Broad Air Conditioning is the absorption chiller market leader by revenue in China, and exports to markets around the world. The company is privately held, mostly by Mr. Zhang and his family, and does not release financial data.
Absorption chillers have less than 1 percent of the American market, said Karim Amrane, the vice president for regulatory affairs and research at the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute, a trade group in Arlington, Va. “It’s simply too expensive,” he said.
The equipment tends to be more attractive in places with high electricity prices, and especially places with high prices during the afternoon, when power grids are already under stress and when air-conditioning systems need to work hardest. That gives Broad Air Conditioning a financial incentive to press for climate change policies that make it more expensive for electric utilities to burn coal, an inexpensive fuel in much of the world but also the dirtiest in terms of greenhouse gas emissions.
One obstacle for the company is that many developers build and sell commercial office projects, instead of holding on to them and renting them. So minimizing initial costs may be more important to them than reducing long-term electricity costs.
“How do you convince a developer to spend more money on a building that he’s just going to sell?” said Tom McCawley, a general manager of Evergreen Sustainable Development, a company based in Shanghai that plans air-conditioning and heating systems for large complexes.
In exporting to the United States and 67 other countries, Broad has marketed its products for corporate headquarters and other buildings that tend to be held for a long time by a single owner.
Mr. Zhang’s company is now branching out into the manufacture of heavily insulated, energy-efficient segments of buildings that can be quickly bolted together at a construction site. All of Broad’s buildings have insulation with a thickness of 15 centimeters, or 6 inches, to minimize the energy needed to cool or heat them.
As a demonstration project, Broad shipped to Cancún this autumn the components for a two-story building with floor space of 1,000 square meters, or 11,400 square feet. The components are designed for quick assembly at a site near the climate negotiations (the building was assembled in less than two days at the end of last week, and is scheduled to open on Wednesday after interior decorations are completed).
The project has the support of Rajendra K. Pachauri, the chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an advisory group to the United Nations climate talks. He said it was a way to draw attention to the need for energy-efficient construction around the world.
Mainland Chinese tycoons are known for keeping extremely low profiles and seldom speaking in public, for fear of antagonizing political leaders or attracting the attention of tax investigators. But Mr. Zhang, who insists that his commitment to environmentalism is genuine and separate from his business interests, may have more political protection than most Chinese tycoons.
He is an outspoken defender of the government’s unpopular one-child policy, for example, saying that humanity needs to reduce its population to protect the environment. Perhaps most important, he is a longtime apostle of energy efficiency at a time when China’s leadership has become deeply worried about energy security and eager to reduce the country’s ever-rising reliance on imported energy.
And while Mr. Zhang wants China to address global warming more directly, he reserves some of his bluntest criticisms for foreign governments.
“The United States is not limiting emissions,” he said, “so why should you ask China to do so?”
Sunday, December 05, 2010
Singers Sing for Charity
They were performing to raise money for a children's charity, but Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony put on a strictly adult performance.
The couple who have been married since 2004, stood in a near embrace during their performance.
Staring into one another's eyes, they were full of smiles and joyously showed off their close relationship as they embraced.
Draped in a gorgeous, silver Kaufman Franco gown, Jennifer, 41, dazzled the crowd alongside Marc as they did back to back duets.
The couple were performing onstage at a charity telethon in Mexico City, in aid of disabled children.
Their performance was warmly received, but their public display of affection is what everyone is still talking about.
The couple who have been married since 2004, stood in a near embrace during their performance.
Staring into one another's eyes, they were full of smiles and joyously showed off their close relationship as they embraced.
Draped in a gorgeous, silver Kaufman Franco gown, Jennifer, 41, dazzled the crowd alongside Marc as they did back to back duets.
The couple were performing onstage at a charity telethon in Mexico City, in aid of disabled children.
Their performance was warmly received, but their public display of affection is what everyone is still talking about.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
Bud Industries
Bud Industries, Inc., the leading manufacturer of electronics enclosures, announced the expansion of its electronics enclosures product catalog with new plastic boxes, cabinet rack, and sheet-metal box and NEMA-box products. The 80-page color catalog is the most up-to-date and comprehensive enclosure reference guide in the industry. Bud’s extensive product offerings consist of over 2,500 products of which 90 percent are available for same-day shipment.
Bud has added 141 new part numbers of electronics enclosures. The new products include:
SNB Stainless-Steel NEMA Sheet-Metal Boxes
The SNB Series has continuous welded seams and a hinged cover that that has a water-tight seal. Bud sheet-metal boxes are suitable for use in a broad range of applications, including power supplies and industrial controls in wash-down, marine, outdoor or dirty environments.
New Fan Tray Assembly with Digital Temperature Controller
Completely assembled and ready to use, this new Fan Tray Assembly has a unique digital temperature controller. Just position the fan tray, plug it in, and set the desired temperature setting. Provides 540 CFM.
Bud has added 141 new part numbers of electronics enclosures. The new products include:
SNB Stainless-Steel NEMA Sheet-Metal Boxes
The SNB Series has continuous welded seams and a hinged cover that that has a water-tight seal. Bud sheet-metal boxes are suitable for use in a broad range of applications, including power supplies and industrial controls in wash-down, marine, outdoor or dirty environments.
New Fan Tray Assembly with Digital Temperature Controller
Completely assembled and ready to use, this new Fan Tray Assembly has a unique digital temperature controller. Just position the fan tray, plug it in, and set the desired temperature setting. Provides 540 CFM.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Business Looking for GM Business
Nov 27, 2010 (Kokomo Tribune - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --
Hundreds of Kokomo workers could avoid losing their jobs if General Motors Components Holdings is successful with a new business strategy to broaden its customer base, the company says.
The subsidiary of General Motors is seeking contracts with companies other than GM and Delphi Automotive, which were exclusive customers, Kent Eaton, personnel director for GMCH Kokomo Operations, said Friday.
"It is something new for us," he said. "GM is giving us the opportunity to pursue new business. The main reason is just to expand our portfolio."
The facility, which has about 700 hourly and 300 salaried employees, with some in Michigan, could have to undergo some retooling or retrain its employees to accommodate new clients' needs. The company would make those changes once it cemented deals with customers instead of making new investments before hand, Eaton said.
GMCH has formed a team of managers dedicated to expanding the company into industries such as automotive or telephone. The company is also considering selling into the computer industry, except for microprocessors because GMCH's technology isn't advanced enough, he said.
The company has yet to sign any contracts with prospective customers, Eaton said.
"We've talked to a lot of different people," he said. "One of the things in our favor, there is a shortage of semiconductor production."
GM in July announced it was "assessing its business model" at GMCH Kokomo, leading employees and the community to question the future of the facility. Automotive analysts at the time said the technology, notably the chips produced by the few hundred employees at the FAB III line, were becoming "outdated."
The life of the portions of the GMCH plant that remain in use should extend several years if the business plan is successful, Eaton said Friday.
"That's why we formed this team," Eaton said Friday, "to make sure we can retain the jobs we have. The next couple of years we have a pretty solid business plan. ... The longevity depends on the contracts we receive."
William Cory Stanley, the president of United Auto Workers Local 292, stated in an e-mail he thought the company was doing something positive by trying to find new customers. But he had some concerns because of the facility's history of only producing for GM or GM products.
"It is also evident that they won't let us build anything that is a competitor with GM or even Delphi," Stanley wrote. "We are forced to find new business in an adjacent market and this has its challenges. We also face many challenges when it comes to the design work on any proposed new business. We weren't left with much in the area of engineering design capabilities after our split from Delphi."
Stanley continued to state one of the union's largest "hurdles" was to retain or bid on new jobs because of possible wage and benefit concessions. He noted the union took a 50-percent wage cut three years ago.
"We continue to face some very large hurdles in our pursuit of new business," he stated. "I continue to believe that we can come to an agreement that will help us achieve success. This will take more than our willingness to give concessions. This will take both parties wanting Kokomo to survive. I'm still not convinced that everyone is on the same page when it comes to our survival."
Hundreds of Kokomo workers could avoid losing their jobs if General Motors Components Holdings is successful with a new business strategy to broaden its customer base, the company says.
The subsidiary of General Motors is seeking contracts with companies other than GM and Delphi Automotive, which were exclusive customers, Kent Eaton, personnel director for GMCH Kokomo Operations, said Friday.
"It is something new for us," he said. "GM is giving us the opportunity to pursue new business. The main reason is just to expand our portfolio."
The facility, which has about 700 hourly and 300 salaried employees, with some in Michigan, could have to undergo some retooling or retrain its employees to accommodate new clients' needs. The company would make those changes once it cemented deals with customers instead of making new investments before hand, Eaton said.
GMCH has formed a team of managers dedicated to expanding the company into industries such as automotive or telephone. The company is also considering selling into the computer industry, except for microprocessors because GMCH's technology isn't advanced enough, he said.
The company has yet to sign any contracts with prospective customers, Eaton said.
"We've talked to a lot of different people," he said. "One of the things in our favor, there is a shortage of semiconductor production."
GM in July announced it was "assessing its business model" at GMCH Kokomo, leading employees and the community to question the future of the facility. Automotive analysts at the time said the technology, notably the chips produced by the few hundred employees at the FAB III line, were becoming "outdated."
The life of the portions of the GMCH plant that remain in use should extend several years if the business plan is successful, Eaton said Friday.
"That's why we formed this team," Eaton said Friday, "to make sure we can retain the jobs we have. The next couple of years we have a pretty solid business plan. ... The longevity depends on the contracts we receive."
William Cory Stanley, the president of United Auto Workers Local 292, stated in an e-mail he thought the company was doing something positive by trying to find new customers. But he had some concerns because of the facility's history of only producing for GM or GM products.
"It is also evident that they won't let us build anything that is a competitor with GM or even Delphi," Stanley wrote. "We are forced to find new business in an adjacent market and this has its challenges. We also face many challenges when it comes to the design work on any proposed new business. We weren't left with much in the area of engineering design capabilities after our split from Delphi."
Stanley continued to state one of the union's largest "hurdles" was to retain or bid on new jobs because of possible wage and benefit concessions. He noted the union took a 50-percent wage cut three years ago.
"We continue to face some very large hurdles in our pursuit of new business," he stated. "I continue to believe that we can come to an agreement that will help us achieve success. This will take more than our willingness to give concessions. This will take both parties wanting Kokomo to survive. I'm still not convinced that everyone is on the same page when it comes to our survival."
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Inventor Honored by President
In a parallel universe, a grilled cheese image of the Virgin Mary never sold for $28,000 after its image was uploaded on eBay. Wunderkind Obama speechwriter Jon Favreau never groped the chest of a cardboard Hillary Clinton on Facebook (at least not that anyone saw) and you never pretended not to recognize your boss on Match.com. That cousin? The one who apparently spends every moment of her awake time posting unflattering family reunion snapshots onto Flickr? In this parallel universe, that cousin has another passtime. She knits booties for your cat.
This odd false world - free from gourmands who photo-blog stylized meals, but also lacking joyous e-mailed images of new grandkids - bears only passing resemblence to the one we live in today. If we were making a movie about it, "It's a Wonderful Life"-style, this would be the world in which Steve Sasson had never been born.
In 1975, as a young engineer who had no interest in photography but had taken a job with Kodak because he heard Rochester was nice, he invented the digital camera.
"Nobody really knew what we were working on in that lab," Sasson says. "It's not that we were trying to be secretive, it's just that nobody cared. 'Why would anyone want to look at images on a screen? What's the point of an electronic photo album?' "
On Wednesday, in an evening ceremony in the East Room of the White House, President Obama awarded Sasson a 2009 National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on engineers and inventors. The other three medals went to the developer of dip-and-read urinalysis, the inventor of super glue, and the Intel team that first conceived of the microprocessor (Medals were also presented to winners of the National Medal of Science).
This odd false world - free from gourmands who photo-blog stylized meals, but also lacking joyous e-mailed images of new grandkids - bears only passing resemblence to the one we live in today. If we were making a movie about it, "It's a Wonderful Life"-style, this would be the world in which Steve Sasson had never been born.
In 1975, as a young engineer who had no interest in photography but had taken a job with Kodak because he heard Rochester was nice, he invented the digital camera.
"Nobody really knew what we were working on in that lab," Sasson says. "It's not that we were trying to be secretive, it's just that nobody cared. 'Why would anyone want to look at images on a screen? What's the point of an electronic photo album?' "
On Wednesday, in an evening ceremony in the East Room of the White House, President Obama awarded Sasson a 2009 National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government on engineers and inventors. The other three medals went to the developer of dip-and-read urinalysis, the inventor of super glue, and the Intel team that first conceived of the microprocessor (Medals were also presented to winners of the National Medal of Science).
Saturday, November 20, 2010
New Help for Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Small businesses interested in exporting now have a new online tool to help them tap into the global marketplace to grow their business. Developed by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration, Six Steps to Begin Exporting, www.export.gov/begin, is the latest tool in the National Export Initiative toolbox to help entrepreneurs begin exporting.
The six-step process begins with a self-assessment to help potential exporters gauge their readiness to successfully engage in international trade. The self-assessment is followed by sections on training and counseling programs; resources to create an export business plan; information on conducting market research; assistance for finding foreign buyers; and investigating financing for your small business exports, foreign investments or projects.
Upon completing the self-assessment, businesses receive a score indicating their level of readiness. Based on the score, additional resources are identified fitting their specific needs, including SBA and its nationwide resource partners SCORE and Small Business Development Centers, as well as Commerce's U.S. Export Assistance Centers, which provide individualized support.
"This practical, interactive website is just the latest example of the commitment the Obama administration has made to helping American businesses -- especially small businesses -- sell more of what they make around the world," U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. "Connecting America's entrepreneurs and small businesses with new buyers and new markets abroad will help create jobs and spur sustainable economic growth."
"With nearly 96 percent of the world's customers living outside the United States and two-thirds of the world's purchasing power in foreign countries, tapping into opportunities in the global market makes perfect sense and is more attainable than ever for small business owners," SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. "One of the main hurdles potential exporters face is their fear that exporting is too complicated. This six-step process addresses and dispels that concern. Across the administration, we continue to strengthen the tools and resources so we can be the best possible partner in helping small business owners grow their customer base beyond our borders and, in doing so, create new jobs here at home."
This joint Commerce-SBA effort is part of an array of activities by federal agencies to support President Obama's National Export Initiative, which calls for doubling U.S. exports and supporting 2 million jobs over the next five years. So far this year, U.S. exports have increased nearly 18 percent compared to the same period in 2009.
President Obama has outlined five steps the Administration is taking to help U.S. firms expand sales of their goods and services abroad: creating a new Cabinet-level focus on U.S. exports, expanding export financing, prioritizing government advocacy on behalf of U.S. exporters, providing new resources to U.S. businesses seeking to export, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. exporters in global markets.
For more information on export services for small businesses or to find local counseling and technical assistance resources, please visit www.export.gov.
Release Number: 10-66
SOURCE: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
The six-step process begins with a self-assessment to help potential exporters gauge their readiness to successfully engage in international trade. The self-assessment is followed by sections on training and counseling programs; resources to create an export business plan; information on conducting market research; assistance for finding foreign buyers; and investigating financing for your small business exports, foreign investments or projects.
Upon completing the self-assessment, businesses receive a score indicating their level of readiness. Based on the score, additional resources are identified fitting their specific needs, including SBA and its nationwide resource partners SCORE and Small Business Development Centers, as well as Commerce's U.S. Export Assistance Centers, which provide individualized support.
"This practical, interactive website is just the latest example of the commitment the Obama administration has made to helping American businesses -- especially small businesses -- sell more of what they make around the world," U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke said. "Connecting America's entrepreneurs and small businesses with new buyers and new markets abroad will help create jobs and spur sustainable economic growth."
"With nearly 96 percent of the world's customers living outside the United States and two-thirds of the world's purchasing power in foreign countries, tapping into opportunities in the global market makes perfect sense and is more attainable than ever for small business owners," SBA Administrator Karen Mills said. "One of the main hurdles potential exporters face is their fear that exporting is too complicated. This six-step process addresses and dispels that concern. Across the administration, we continue to strengthen the tools and resources so we can be the best possible partner in helping small business owners grow their customer base beyond our borders and, in doing so, create new jobs here at home."
This joint Commerce-SBA effort is part of an array of activities by federal agencies to support President Obama's National Export Initiative, which calls for doubling U.S. exports and supporting 2 million jobs over the next five years. So far this year, U.S. exports have increased nearly 18 percent compared to the same period in 2009.
President Obama has outlined five steps the Administration is taking to help U.S. firms expand sales of their goods and services abroad: creating a new Cabinet-level focus on U.S. exports, expanding export financing, prioritizing government advocacy on behalf of U.S. exporters, providing new resources to U.S. businesses seeking to export, and ensuring a level playing field for U.S. exporters in global markets.
For more information on export services for small businesses or to find local counseling and technical assistance resources, please visit www.export.gov.
Release Number: 10-66
SOURCE: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Mark Tanner and John Dodig, Philadelphia personal injury attorneys and partners at Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP, will facilitate a continuing legal education (CLE) program, "Openings, Closings & Themes." The seminar will be hosted by the Pennsylvania Association for Justice (PAJ) on December 14, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Westin Hotel in Philadelphia.
Tanner, the co-managing partner of Feldman Shepherd, is an accomplished trial attorney with a wide ranging practice in complex litigation. In addition to securing one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the courts of Pennsylvania, he has also secured what is believed to be the largest jury verdict in the state in a bad faith case against an insurance company. His practice interests include medical negligence, disability insurance claims, insurance bad faith, product liability and class action litigation.
Dodig brings more than two decades of legal experience to his representation of plaintiffs who have been seriously injured as a result of others' carelessness or recklessness. He specializes in construction, workplace and auto accidents, product liability (defective products), medical malpractice and slip and fall matters. He has successfully obtained multiple seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including a $31 million compensatory damage verdict in a New Jersey dangerous roadway case. This verdict has been reported as the highest verdict ever recorded in the Camden County Superior Court.
Attorneys in attendance will receive three substantive CLE credits. A cocktail reception will immediately follow the program. For more information or to register for this event, go to the PAJ website.
About Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.feldmanshepherd.com.
Furia Rubel is a certified woman-owned (WBE) Philadelphia-area public relations agency. We provide expert strategic planning and public relations / publicity services to lawyers and the legal industry, professional service firms, business-to-business organizations (B2B), education and nonprofit institutions. We also work with companies with unique service offerings s
Tanner, the co-managing partner of Feldman Shepherd, is an accomplished trial attorney with a wide ranging practice in complex litigation. In addition to securing one of the largest medical malpractice verdicts in the courts of Pennsylvania, he has also secured what is believed to be the largest jury verdict in the state in a bad faith case against an insurance company. His practice interests include medical negligence, disability insurance claims, insurance bad faith, product liability and class action litigation.
Dodig brings more than two decades of legal experience to his representation of plaintiffs who have been seriously injured as a result of others' carelessness or recklessness. He specializes in construction, workplace and auto accidents, product liability (defective products), medical malpractice and slip and fall matters. He has successfully obtained multiple seven- and eight-figure verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients, including a $31 million compensatory damage verdict in a New Jersey dangerous roadway case. This verdict has been reported as the highest verdict ever recorded in the Camden County Superior Court.
Attorneys in attendance will receive three substantive CLE credits. A cocktail reception will immediately follow the program. For more information or to register for this event, go to the PAJ website.
About Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP - Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP has handled cases producing some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Pennsylvania. The firm represents plaintiffs in significant personal injury, class action, and other complex civil litigation. Clients include victims of medical malpractice, defective products, unsafe workplaces, motor vehicle accidents, legal malpractice and insurer misconduct. To learn more about the firm, visit http://www.feldmanshepherd.com.
Furia Rubel is a certified woman-owned (WBE) Philadelphia-area public relations agency. We provide expert strategic planning and public relations / publicity services to lawyers and the legal industry, professional service firms, business-to-business organizations (B2B), education and nonprofit institutions. We also work with companies with unique service offerings s
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Hero Born in Fire
TAMPA, Fla. -- An air conditioning technician is being hailed as a hero after saving four Tampa residents from a fire.
Authorities say the blaze broke out around 10 a.m. Saturday while Joe Ynocencio was working on a heater nearby. The 31-year-old former Marine heard a scream and ran to help. He found 56-year-old Graciela Verdugo inside the front door and helped her to safety. She told him about three more people in the house and Ynocencio went back in to get them: Verdugo's adult son, his girlfriend and a 60-year-old man on a walker whose relationship to the family was unclear.
A fire marshal's investigator says the fire was caused by someone smoking on a sofa on the back porch. Strong winds may have fanned it.
After firefighters arrived and put out the flames, Ynocencio returned to his repair jobs, despite a burned arm.
Authorities say the blaze broke out around 10 a.m. Saturday while Joe Ynocencio was working on a heater nearby. The 31-year-old former Marine heard a scream and ran to help. He found 56-year-old Graciela Verdugo inside the front door and helped her to safety. She told him about three more people in the house and Ynocencio went back in to get them: Verdugo's adult son, his girlfriend and a 60-year-old man on a walker whose relationship to the family was unclear.
A fire marshal's investigator says the fire was caused by someone smoking on a sofa on the back porch. Strong winds may have fanned it.
After firefighters arrived and put out the flames, Ynocencio returned to his repair jobs, despite a burned arm.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Purdue Inventors
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Purdue Research Foundation honored Purdue University faculty, staff and students at its annual Inventors Recognition Reception. Honorees were recognized for their discoveries that were patented during the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2010.
During that time, Purdue Research Foundation officials reported 257 invention disclosures and 47 issued patents. The foundation also reported the creation of 11 startups formed from Purdue-licensed technologies. These are increases from the previous fiscal year's totals of 200 invention disclosures, 33 patents and seven startups.
"This annual event recognizes Purdue researchers who have patented their discoveries and are in the process of moving or have moved their products through the commercialization process," said Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and COO of the Purdue Research Foundation. "Often this process can take years to accomplish and it is important to honor the faculty who are not only teaching future generations but helping the public by researching and developing new discoveries."
The researchers recognized at the event were:
College of Agriculture: James BeMiller, Nicholas Carpita, Jules Janick, Richard Linton and Philip Nelson
College of Engineering: Anil Bajaj, Charles Bouman, James Braun, Srinivasan Chandrasekar, Yan Chen, Jason Clark, W. Dale Compton, Supriyo Datta, David Ebert, Kirk Foster, James L. Garrison, Eckhard Groll, David Love, James Mann, Wilfredo Moscoso, Shimon Y. Nof, Dimitrios Peroulis, Karthik Ramani, Kaushik Roy, Thomas Talavage, Andrew Weiner and Peide Ye
College of Science: Mahdi Abu-Omar, Stanton Gelvin, Hilkka Kenttamaa, David Koltick, Philip Low, David Nolte, Voicu Popescu, P. Veeraragha Ramachandran, Fred Regnier, Randall Replogle, John Rice, Elisha Sacks, Robert Santini, Weldon Vaughn and Alexander Wei
College of Technology: William Hutzel
School of Veterinary Medicine: Michael Kinch
College of Agriculture and College of Engineering: Gary Krutz, Michael Ladisch, John Lumkes Jr. and Nathan Mosier
College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine: Riyi Shi
College of Science and College of Engineering: Mikhail Atallah
School of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering: Richard Borgens
George Wodicka, head of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and a professor of biomedical engineering and electrical and computer engineering, received the 2010-2011 Outstanding Commercialization Award for Purdue University Faculty. The award was established with an endowment gift from the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation.
During that time, Purdue Research Foundation officials reported 257 invention disclosures and 47 issued patents. The foundation also reported the creation of 11 startups formed from Purdue-licensed technologies. These are increases from the previous fiscal year's totals of 200 invention disclosures, 33 patents and seven startups.
"This annual event recognizes Purdue researchers who have patented their discoveries and are in the process of moving or have moved their products through the commercialization process," said Joseph B. Hornett, senior vice president, treasurer and COO of the Purdue Research Foundation. "Often this process can take years to accomplish and it is important to honor the faculty who are not only teaching future generations but helping the public by researching and developing new discoveries."
The researchers recognized at the event were:
College of Agriculture: James BeMiller, Nicholas Carpita, Jules Janick, Richard Linton and Philip Nelson
College of Engineering: Anil Bajaj, Charles Bouman, James Braun, Srinivasan Chandrasekar, Yan Chen, Jason Clark, W. Dale Compton, Supriyo Datta, David Ebert, Kirk Foster, James L. Garrison, Eckhard Groll, David Love, James Mann, Wilfredo Moscoso, Shimon Y. Nof, Dimitrios Peroulis, Karthik Ramani, Kaushik Roy, Thomas Talavage, Andrew Weiner and Peide Ye
College of Science: Mahdi Abu-Omar, Stanton Gelvin, Hilkka Kenttamaa, David Koltick, Philip Low, David Nolte, Voicu Popescu, P. Veeraragha Ramachandran, Fred Regnier, Randall Replogle, John Rice, Elisha Sacks, Robert Santini, Weldon Vaughn and Alexander Wei
College of Technology: William Hutzel
School of Veterinary Medicine: Michael Kinch
College of Agriculture and College of Engineering: Gary Krutz, Michael Ladisch, John Lumkes Jr. and Nathan Mosier
College of Engineering and School of Veterinary Medicine: Riyi Shi
College of Science and College of Engineering: Mikhail Atallah
School of Veterinary Medicine and College of Engineering: Richard Borgens
George Wodicka, head of the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering and a professor of biomedical engineering and electrical and computer engineering, received the 2010-2011 Outstanding Commercialization Award for Purdue University Faculty. The award was established with an endowment gift from the Central Indiana Corporate Partnership Foundation.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Company Works with Inventors
Miami, FL, November 08, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Steve S., a California resident and inventor, has enlisted the invention assistance skills of Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com in promoting his Flag It invention to industry over the next 24 months. A simple yet effective new product sure to resonate with those who carry oversized loads in their tailgates, the Flag-It boasts a unique design that provides its users with a convenient and highly visible manner of alerting other motorists of the items they are transporting.
The Flag-It will be easy to implement and begin using on any oversized load, and will allow consumers to avoid receiving traffic citations for not having a visible notification of what they are carrying. It will also help avoid potential accidents on the road stemming from vehicles accidentally getting to close to the rear of a truck that has items protruding beyond its tailgate. With its overall collection of redeeming qualities, the Flag-It should have no trouble finding success through outlets and catalogs selling construction accessories.
The inventor has also developed a working prototype of the Flag-It, which is available for review under the appropriate terms and conditions of confidentiality.
This original idea is now being made available for licensing to manufacturers interested in new product development, especially in the construction accessories industry. Steve S. is hoping to have the Flag-It in full production and available to the public within the very near future.
Steve S. decided to contact Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com recently to explore the possibility of contracting the invention assistance company to eventually represent his product idea to manufacturers in industry, with the ultimate goal being to secure a licensing agreement.
NewProductHelp.com assists inventors by providing them with industry experts who will guide them from the earliest stages of invention development to the point where there are professionally produced promotional materials regarding the concept. Due to the efforts of NewProductHelp.com, this inventor is now on his way to having his product idea potentially seen by thousands of industry professionals through a direct marketing program targeted to provide maximum exposure.
After including the inventor and preliminary, non-confidential information about his product idea at no charge for a 1 year term in their proprietary database of invention information, the National Directory of American Inventors, NewProductHelp.com’s professional staff of writers and graphic illustrators then created a New Product Portfolio and Online Product Presentation for his idea, helping to clarify how the invention works and looks. A General Field-of-Art search through the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office was also completed by an independent, registered patent attorney in order to provide the inventor with perspective on some prior art within the general category of his idea.
Having had an opportunity to review and approve the New Product Portfolio and Online Product Presentation, Steve S. made a decision to accept NewProductHelp.com's New Product Publicity and Marketing Program proposal. Consequently, NewProductHelp.com will represent Steve S.'s Flag It for 2 years through a collection of dynamic promotional materials such as press releases, product brochures, digital renditions, a password-protected website, and other visual mediums such as a New Product DVD and potentially, an interactive virtual reality presentation.
The Flag It will be represented at industry-leading trade shows throughout the 2 year period by Miami, Florida-based Licensing Direct™, which serves as the exclusive licensing agent for NewProductHelp.com inventor clients. Licensing Direct™ will also be conducting follow-up with any appropriate manufacturer leads met at those events, as well as managing any advanced levels of interest displayed by manufacturers, marketers or distributors in the Flag It during the duration of the Publicity and Marketing agreement.
For more information on how you can get your idea to NewProductHelp.com, visit: www.newproducthelp.com
Contact: 1-877-445-0494
The Flag-It will be easy to implement and begin using on any oversized load, and will allow consumers to avoid receiving traffic citations for not having a visible notification of what they are carrying. It will also help avoid potential accidents on the road stemming from vehicles accidentally getting to close to the rear of a truck that has items protruding beyond its tailgate. With its overall collection of redeeming qualities, the Flag-It should have no trouble finding success through outlets and catalogs selling construction accessories.
The inventor has also developed a working prototype of the Flag-It, which is available for review under the appropriate terms and conditions of confidentiality.
This original idea is now being made available for licensing to manufacturers interested in new product development, especially in the construction accessories industry. Steve S. is hoping to have the Flag-It in full production and available to the public within the very near future.
Steve S. decided to contact Miami, Florida-based NewProductHelp.com recently to explore the possibility of contracting the invention assistance company to eventually represent his product idea to manufacturers in industry, with the ultimate goal being to secure a licensing agreement.
NewProductHelp.com assists inventors by providing them with industry experts who will guide them from the earliest stages of invention development to the point where there are professionally produced promotional materials regarding the concept. Due to the efforts of NewProductHelp.com, this inventor is now on his way to having his product idea potentially seen by thousands of industry professionals through a direct marketing program targeted to provide maximum exposure.
After including the inventor and preliminary, non-confidential information about his product idea at no charge for a 1 year term in their proprietary database of invention information, the National Directory of American Inventors, NewProductHelp.com’s professional staff of writers and graphic illustrators then created a New Product Portfolio and Online Product Presentation for his idea, helping to clarify how the invention works and looks. A General Field-of-Art search through the database of the United States Patent and Trademark Office was also completed by an independent, registered patent attorney in order to provide the inventor with perspective on some prior art within the general category of his idea.
Having had an opportunity to review and approve the New Product Portfolio and Online Product Presentation, Steve S. made a decision to accept NewProductHelp.com's New Product Publicity and Marketing Program proposal. Consequently, NewProductHelp.com will represent Steve S.'s Flag It for 2 years through a collection of dynamic promotional materials such as press releases, product brochures, digital renditions, a password-protected website, and other visual mediums such as a New Product DVD and potentially, an interactive virtual reality presentation.
The Flag It will be represented at industry-leading trade shows throughout the 2 year period by Miami, Florida-based Licensing Direct™, which serves as the exclusive licensing agent for NewProductHelp.com inventor clients. Licensing Direct™ will also be conducting follow-up with any appropriate manufacturer leads met at those events, as well as managing any advanced levels of interest displayed by manufacturers, marketers or distributors in the Flag It during the duration of the Publicity and Marketing agreement.
For more information on how you can get your idea to NewProductHelp.com, visit: www.newproducthelp.com
Contact: 1-877-445-0494
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
New Tires Unveiled
FINDLAY, Ohio -- COOPER TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY (NYSE: CTB) is introducing four new Cooper brand premium products at this week's Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. These products all feature Cooper's latest technical innovations and will launch in 2011.
"In our highly competitive and fast paced industry, we believe a genuine competitive edge can be obtained from the commitment Cooper has to providing our customers with a consistent supply of innovative new products," said Steve Sawyer, Cooper Tire's director of brand and product management. "The launch of four new premium products in one year is an unprecedented move for Cooper, and we are excited about not only the products but the market opportunities that they will provide our customers."
The first of four new products on display is the Discoverer A/T3 – All Traction, All Terrain ... All the Time! Launching in April 2011, it is the latest addition to Cooper's SUV and light truck tire lines as a direct replacement for the Discoverer ATR. The A/T3 uses a balanced combination of technology, compounding and design to produce a tire that provides confident all terrain performance. Its silica tread compound increases treadwear, improves wet traction and helps resist cutting and chipping. The modern tread design significantly improves off road traction without sacrificing highway performance. The A/T3 will be available in 30 SUV sizes and 32 light truck sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inch rim diameters.
Also on display, the new Discoverer S/TMAXX that will replace the successful Discoverer S/T-C and selected sizes of the Discoverer S/T. The S/TMAXX will feature Cooper’s proven and reliable 3-ply "Armor-Tek3" carcass construction, a new proprietary cut and chip resistant tread compound and a progressive tread design. With this combination, the S/T MAXX is destined to be a true commercial grade traction tire that will perform in the toughest terrains. This tire provides maxx toughness and traction with no compromises. Launching in February 2011, it will be available in 8 sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inch rim diameters.
Cooper will also unveil the Cooper Zeon RS3-A, which replaces the current Cooper Zeon Sport A/S. The RS3-A is the latest ultra-high performance all-season tire within the Cooper performance family. Combining large tread elements and asymmetric design, it provides all-season confidence in less-than-ideal weather conditions. The RS3-A's silica tread compound is designed for exceptional all season driving performance, while its advanced technology mold profile provides a square tread footprint, providing more tread-to-road contact. The RS3-A will be initially offered in 31 sizes and will launch April 2011. Additional sizes are scheduled for later in the year.
Also debuting in the Cooper booth is the Cooper Zeon RS3-S, replacing the current Cooper Zeon 2XS. The RS3-S is the latest ultra-high performance summer tire within the Cooper performance family. Building on the technology and performance of the Roush RS3 tire, the RS3-S offers a low-profile, high performance rating which combines world-class dry road traction, increased handling and exceptional cornering ability. Its silica tread compound is designed to provide superior wet driving performance, while the durable uniform tire construction delivers a crisp, tight steering response. The RS3-S will be available in 21 sizes and will launch April 2011.
The Cooper Tire booth can be found in the South Hall Booth No. 43009.
"In our highly competitive and fast paced industry, we believe a genuine competitive edge can be obtained from the commitment Cooper has to providing our customers with a consistent supply of innovative new products," said Steve Sawyer, Cooper Tire's director of brand and product management. "The launch of four new premium products in one year is an unprecedented move for Cooper, and we are excited about not only the products but the market opportunities that they will provide our customers."
The first of four new products on display is the Discoverer A/T3 – All Traction, All Terrain ... All the Time! Launching in April 2011, it is the latest addition to Cooper's SUV and light truck tire lines as a direct replacement for the Discoverer ATR. The A/T3 uses a balanced combination of technology, compounding and design to produce a tire that provides confident all terrain performance. Its silica tread compound increases treadwear, improves wet traction and helps resist cutting and chipping. The modern tread design significantly improves off road traction without sacrificing highway performance. The A/T3 will be available in 30 SUV sizes and 32 light truck sizes ranging from 15 to 20 inch rim diameters.
Also on display, the new Discoverer S/TMAXX that will replace the successful Discoverer S/T-C and selected sizes of the Discoverer S/T. The S/TMAXX will feature Cooper’s proven and reliable 3-ply "Armor-Tek3" carcass construction, a new proprietary cut and chip resistant tread compound and a progressive tread design. With this combination, the S/T MAXX is destined to be a true commercial grade traction tire that will perform in the toughest terrains. This tire provides maxx toughness and traction with no compromises. Launching in February 2011, it will be available in 8 sizes ranging from 16 to 18 inch rim diameters.
Cooper will also unveil the Cooper Zeon RS3-A, which replaces the current Cooper Zeon Sport A/S. The RS3-A is the latest ultra-high performance all-season tire within the Cooper performance family. Combining large tread elements and asymmetric design, it provides all-season confidence in less-than-ideal weather conditions. The RS3-A's silica tread compound is designed for exceptional all season driving performance, while its advanced technology mold profile provides a square tread footprint, providing more tread-to-road contact. The RS3-A will be initially offered in 31 sizes and will launch April 2011. Additional sizes are scheduled for later in the year.
Also debuting in the Cooper booth is the Cooper Zeon RS3-S, replacing the current Cooper Zeon 2XS. The RS3-S is the latest ultra-high performance summer tire within the Cooper performance family. Building on the technology and performance of the Roush RS3 tire, the RS3-S offers a low-profile, high performance rating which combines world-class dry road traction, increased handling and exceptional cornering ability. Its silica tread compound is designed to provide superior wet driving performance, while the durable uniform tire construction delivers a crisp, tight steering response. The RS3-S will be available in 21 sizes and will launch April 2011.
The Cooper Tire booth can be found in the South Hall Booth No. 43009.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Inventors Showcase in Colorado
The DaVinci Institute, along with ColoradoBiz Magazine and Townsend & Townsend & Crew, announce the sixth Annual Colorado Inventor Showcase to be held on November 13, 2010 from noon to 7:30 p.m. at Rotors of the Rockies located at the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport located at 11915 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021. The event celebrates innovative entrepreneurs and their passion to make the world a better place. The showcase will display dozens of imaginative inventions that will be judged in several categories including software, commercial and consumer products as well as DaVinci Inventor of the Year. Registration is open and some booths are still available.
The 2010 Inventor Showcase features keynote speaker United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Commissioner Robert L. Stoll who was sworn in as Commissioner for Patents on October 5, 2009. Mr. Stoll has served the USPTO since 1994 in a number of roles. He was most recently the Dean of Training and Education. Prior to that, Mr. Stoll was director of the Office of Enforcement for the USPTO and Administrator of the Office of Legislative and International Affairs. In this capacity, he led development and analysis of legislation concerning intellectual property, as well as analysis of international issues related to intellectual property. He has helped develop and plan USPTO strategic goals, objectives, and priorities, and served as a liaison with patent and trademark bar groups and academic and scientific communities.
"Inventors use their hands to fashion components, their minds to create function and strategy, and their hearts to feed the passion that drives their work forward," says Thomas Frey, Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute. "In our tough economic times, inventions bring hope and inspiration to everyone they touch. I encourage both families and businesses to join us on this incredible voyage into the land of invention for a truly memorable experience."
A team of more than 80 celebrity judges will assist in evaluating the entries. The judging panel includes corporate executives, venture capitalists, the media, product scouts, and other key community leaders.
Prices for exhibit booths range from $297-$495. Limited space is still available. General admission for DaVinci Institute members is $15 and $20 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free. Family packs are $30. From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm exclusive VIP admission is available to meet the celebrity judges, speakers, and inventors during a special food and cocktail hour. Admission is $109 for non-members and $89 for members. Registration is available at: www.davinciinstitute.com .
About the DaVinci Institute
The DaVinci Institute is a Futurist Think Tank based in Louisville, Colorado. The Institute goes beyond the traditional role of a think tank. The Institute believes that shaping the future requires more than ideas; it requires action as well. The DaVinci Institute also believes that the people that will shape the future are those that take brilliant ideas and make them become reality. Inventors and entrepreneurs will shape our future. That is why the DaVinci Institute produces futurist events designed to assist the revolutionary thinking inventor and entrepreneur, and helps them get their ideas off the ground.
The DaVinci Institute is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization supported by memberships, sponsorships and attendance fees for the programs we produce. For more information about the DaVinci Institute call 303-666-4133 or go to www.davinciinstitute.com.
The 2010 Inventor Showcase features keynote speaker United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Commissioner Robert L. Stoll who was sworn in as Commissioner for Patents on October 5, 2009. Mr. Stoll has served the USPTO since 1994 in a number of roles. He was most recently the Dean of Training and Education. Prior to that, Mr. Stoll was director of the Office of Enforcement for the USPTO and Administrator of the Office of Legislative and International Affairs. In this capacity, he led development and analysis of legislation concerning intellectual property, as well as analysis of international issues related to intellectual property. He has helped develop and plan USPTO strategic goals, objectives, and priorities, and served as a liaison with patent and trademark bar groups and academic and scientific communities.
"Inventors use their hands to fashion components, their minds to create function and strategy, and their hearts to feed the passion that drives their work forward," says Thomas Frey, Executive Director of the DaVinci Institute. "In our tough economic times, inventions bring hope and inspiration to everyone they touch. I encourage both families and businesses to join us on this incredible voyage into the land of invention for a truly memorable experience."
A team of more than 80 celebrity judges will assist in evaluating the entries. The judging panel includes corporate executives, venture capitalists, the media, product scouts, and other key community leaders.
Prices for exhibit booths range from $297-$495. Limited space is still available. General admission for DaVinci Institute members is $15 and $20 for non-members. Children 12 and under are free. Family packs are $30. From 10:00 am - 12:00 pm exclusive VIP admission is available to meet the celebrity judges, speakers, and inventors during a special food and cocktail hour. Admission is $109 for non-members and $89 for members. Registration is available at: www.davinciinstitute.com .
About the DaVinci Institute
The DaVinci Institute is a Futurist Think Tank based in Louisville, Colorado. The Institute goes beyond the traditional role of a think tank. The Institute believes that shaping the future requires more than ideas; it requires action as well. The DaVinci Institute also believes that the people that will shape the future are those that take brilliant ideas and make them become reality. Inventors and entrepreneurs will shape our future. That is why the DaVinci Institute produces futurist events designed to assist the revolutionary thinking inventor and entrepreneur, and helps them get their ideas off the ground.
The DaVinci Institute is a 501-c-3 non-profit organization supported by memberships, sponsorships and attendance fees for the programs we produce. For more information about the DaVinci Institute call 303-666-4133 or go to www.davinciinstitute.com.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Marines Collect Toys
Christmas cheer was in the chilly air as a parade of motorcycle enthusiasts toting toys entered the Beloit Marine Corps League Saturday.
“It’s not about the Marines or bikes, it’s about the kids,” said co-organizer Jodi Waldsmith.
Around 50 motorcycles and other supporters driving in warm cars pulled in for the 18th Annual Toys For Tots Ride. The motorcycles started at noon at 3 B’s Tap on County Trunk E, Janesville, and arrived at the Marine Corps League at 12:30 p.m. much to the delight of fans awaiting them.
Jodi Waldsmith and her boyfriend, Tim Thoftne, said they were expecting about the high amount of donations, but noted many people have left the area to find other jobs with the closure of Janesville’s General Motors plant. Thofne, for example, worked at GM for 23 years and relocated to Kansas City for a GM job last July. He had made the eight-hour drive to help support the event and see old friends.
Eric Anderson and Diane Liptow, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, were leading the parade by riding in a convertible. Anderson has volunteered at the event since its inception 18 years ago and was lugging in a bag of stuffed animals and meeting with kids. Anderson said he was preparing to do his volunteer duties at the event before stopping in to wish his friend Ray Brown of Beloit a happy 65th birthday.
The fun-filled day from 12:30 -4:40 p.m. included beer, food, Gray’s root beer, raffles, live music from the Bellcats and much more. Volunteers from Beloit Walmart were also on the scene to help with the event. Gray’s Brewing of Janesville had donated a keg of root beer for the 18th year.
By noon three banquet tables were already piling up with toys and monetary donations. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase toys for charities in Beloit, Janesville, Evansville, Edgerton, Clinton and Milton. At the events close, volunteers were prepared to load up a semi trailer full of toys.
Although the Toys For Tots event has continued to grow over the last 18 years, the need for toys and cash donations for our Rock County families in need continues to grow at an even faster rate.
Anderson said organizer Cindy Waldsmith has done an exemplary job organizing the event.
In 1993 Cindy Waldsmith’s dad Marvin Waldsmith, a Marine, wanted to develop a fundraiser for a good cause that would include his children who rode motorcycles and his U.S. Marine friends, and Rock County’s Toys For Tots was born. Marv Waldsmith passed away prior to the 3rd annual toy ride and benefit, which has continued in his honor ever since and has raised more than $255,000 in money and toys for the many needy children he dreamt of helping.
Those who wish to write a check can make it payable to “Toys For Tots” and mail it to 1742 Ritsher St., Beloit, WI 53511. An account for “Toys For Tots” has been set up at Blackhawk Bank.
“It’s not about the Marines or bikes, it’s about the kids,” said co-organizer Jodi Waldsmith.
Around 50 motorcycles and other supporters driving in warm cars pulled in for the 18th Annual Toys For Tots Ride. The motorcycles started at noon at 3 B’s Tap on County Trunk E, Janesville, and arrived at the Marine Corps League at 12:30 p.m. much to the delight of fans awaiting them.
Jodi Waldsmith and her boyfriend, Tim Thoftne, said they were expecting about the high amount of donations, but noted many people have left the area to find other jobs with the closure of Janesville’s General Motors plant. Thofne, for example, worked at GM for 23 years and relocated to Kansas City for a GM job last July. He had made the eight-hour drive to help support the event and see old friends.
Eric Anderson and Diane Liptow, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, were leading the parade by riding in a convertible. Anderson has volunteered at the event since its inception 18 years ago and was lugging in a bag of stuffed animals and meeting with kids. Anderson said he was preparing to do his volunteer duties at the event before stopping in to wish his friend Ray Brown of Beloit a happy 65th birthday.
The fun-filled day from 12:30 -4:40 p.m. included beer, food, Gray’s root beer, raffles, live music from the Bellcats and much more. Volunteers from Beloit Walmart were also on the scene to help with the event. Gray’s Brewing of Janesville had donated a keg of root beer for the 18th year.
By noon three banquet tables were already piling up with toys and monetary donations. All proceeds from the event will be used to purchase toys for charities in Beloit, Janesville, Evansville, Edgerton, Clinton and Milton. At the events close, volunteers were prepared to load up a semi trailer full of toys.
Although the Toys For Tots event has continued to grow over the last 18 years, the need for toys and cash donations for our Rock County families in need continues to grow at an even faster rate.
Anderson said organizer Cindy Waldsmith has done an exemplary job organizing the event.
In 1993 Cindy Waldsmith’s dad Marvin Waldsmith, a Marine, wanted to develop a fundraiser for a good cause that would include his children who rode motorcycles and his U.S. Marine friends, and Rock County’s Toys For Tots was born. Marv Waldsmith passed away prior to the 3rd annual toy ride and benefit, which has continued in his honor ever since and has raised more than $255,000 in money and toys for the many needy children he dreamt of helping.
Those who wish to write a check can make it payable to “Toys For Tots” and mail it to 1742 Ritsher St., Beloit, WI 53511. An account for “Toys For Tots” has been set up at Blackhawk Bank.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
New Cell Phones Coming by Nokia
Nokia, the world leader in mobile phone manufacturing, its mobile phones are widely popular and are known for their quality, new and user friendly features. Few months back, it had launched two of the most fascinating gadgets which are widely popular, and those gadgets are Nokia 2730 Classic Deals and Nokia 1208. People also call both these gadgets as two creative inventions in mobile phone segment.Both these creative handsets from Nokia are now being provided on Pay as you go plan.
Any of these mobile phone can be easily bought on network services of any of the leading mobile phone network service operator, as Vodafone, Orange, Three, T – Mobile, Talk Mobile, Virgin, and O2 are supporting this pay as you go plan.Nokia 2730 Classic comes with a rakish body which is only 87.7 gm heavy. It has a TFT display screen which is 2.0 inches long and wide. The resolution of the display screen is of 240 x 320 pixels, and along with this it also supports 256 K colours.
Nokia has provided a 30 MB internal memory space in it, and it also supports an additional memory up to 2 GB with a micro SD card. Its inbuilt camera is of 2 MP, which has a resolution of 1600×1200 pixels.Nokia 1208 pay as you go is a reasonable handset which has a CSTN display screen, which is 1.5 inches long and wide. The resolution of the screen is of 96 x 68 pixels, and it also supports colours up to 65 K colours. It has an internal memory of just 4 MB. This gadget is available in two colours which are Red and Black.Nokia 2730 Classic Pay as You go, and Nokia 1208 Pay as You go can be easily bought from any of the leading mobile phone shopping portals for 24 x 7.
Any of these mobile phone can be easily bought on network services of any of the leading mobile phone network service operator, as Vodafone, Orange, Three, T – Mobile, Talk Mobile, Virgin, and O2 are supporting this pay as you go plan.Nokia 2730 Classic comes with a rakish body which is only 87.7 gm heavy. It has a TFT display screen which is 2.0 inches long and wide. The resolution of the display screen is of 240 x 320 pixels, and along with this it also supports 256 K colours.
Nokia has provided a 30 MB internal memory space in it, and it also supports an additional memory up to 2 GB with a micro SD card. Its inbuilt camera is of 2 MP, which has a resolution of 1600×1200 pixels.Nokia 1208 pay as you go is a reasonable handset which has a CSTN display screen, which is 1.5 inches long and wide. The resolution of the screen is of 96 x 68 pixels, and it also supports colours up to 65 K colours. It has an internal memory of just 4 MB. This gadget is available in two colours which are Red and Black.Nokia 2730 Classic Pay as You go, and Nokia 1208 Pay as You go can be easily bought from any of the leading mobile phone shopping portals for 24 x 7.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
New RF Glass Devices
Aurora Networks, a provider of next-generation cable network equipment, introduced new RF over Glass (RFoG) devices, rounding out its solutions for direct-fed and distributed RFoG architectures. The new products, including diplexer/return receivers, a PON filter module, two high-powered optical amplifiers and an MDU CPE device, support RFoG networks at the headend, in the field at virtual (remote) hub sites and at the home. The compact devices save space and are simple to install, reducing complexity while enhancing upstream performance for DOCSIS 3.0-enabled services.
John Dahlquist, vice president of marketing, Aurora Networks, calls RFoG “the network architecture of choice for cable operators that want to bring all-fiber connectivity to homes and businesses” – especially in low-density areas, new developments and MDUs. Aurora”s RFoG architecture also enables migration to full PON capabilities.
Additional announcements from Aurora included integrated power connectivity for the NC2000 optical node platform – making it easier to install in MDUs – and a series of full-spectrum transmitters that enable a cable network’s evolution to full QAM capabilities, including a seamless migration to future CMAP (Converged Multiservice Access Platform) deployment.
John Dahlquist, vice president of marketing, Aurora Networks, calls RFoG “the network architecture of choice for cable operators that want to bring all-fiber connectivity to homes and businesses” – especially in low-density areas, new developments and MDUs. Aurora”s RFoG architecture also enables migration to full PON capabilities.
Additional announcements from Aurora included integrated power connectivity for the NC2000 optical node platform – making it easier to install in MDUs – and a series of full-spectrum transmitters that enable a cable network’s evolution to full QAM capabilities, including a seamless migration to future CMAP (Converged Multiservice Access Platform) deployment.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
LB Games to Walmart
LOS ANGELES, Oct 19, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Left Behind Games Inc. (LFBG 0.00, -.00, -6.67%) , dba LB Games(R), today announced that its new PC game releases, LEFT BEHIND 3: Rise of the Antichrist and Charlie Church Mouse: Superpack have been shipped from its distributor and are expected to arrive at Walmart stores by the end of the week. Once shipments arrive, shelf placement is expected to occur by the end of the following week.
LB Games(R) CEO Troy Lyndon says, "I believe our distributor is the best in the game industry. Rather than ship our games to the main distribution center, to save time they were shipped directly to individual stores. We so appreciate having a billion-dollar distributor with Fortune 500 logistics management skill." As manufacturing continues for LB Games(R) products, games are expected to arrive in Christian & specialty retailers the first week of November, in plenty of time to take full advantage of this year's Christmas holiday selling season.
About Left Behind Games Inc.
Left Behind Games Inc., dba LB Games(R), dba Inspired Media Entertainment(TM), is publicly traded and a leading pioneer in the new genre of Christian video game software. For more information, go to www.leftbehindgames.com.
LB GAMES is a registered trademark and Inspired Media Entertainment is a trademark of Left Behind Games Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. LEFT BEHIND is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Left Behind Games. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that results may differ materially from such statements.
SOURCE: Left Behind Games Inc.
LB Games(R) CEO Troy Lyndon says, "I believe our distributor is the best in the game industry. Rather than ship our games to the main distribution center, to save time they were shipped directly to individual stores. We so appreciate having a billion-dollar distributor with Fortune 500 logistics management skill." As manufacturing continues for LB Games(R) products, games are expected to arrive in Christian & specialty retailers the first week of November, in plenty of time to take full advantage of this year's Christmas holiday selling season.
About Left Behind Games Inc.
Left Behind Games Inc., dba LB Games(R), dba Inspired Media Entertainment(TM), is publicly traded and a leading pioneer in the new genre of Christian video game software. For more information, go to www.leftbehindgames.com.
LB GAMES is a registered trademark and Inspired Media Entertainment is a trademark of Left Behind Games Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved. LEFT BEHIND is a registered trademark of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All rights reserved.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Left Behind Games. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that results may differ materially from such statements.
SOURCE: Left Behind Games Inc.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Miniature Medical Imaging
SAN ANTONIO, TX, Oct 18, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Given Imaging Ltd. (GIVN 17.00, -0.38, -2.19%) , the world leader in specialty GI products and pioneer of capsule endoscopy, today unveiled two new products: PillCam Express, a video capsule delivery device for patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times, and PillCam SB 2-EX, a small bowel capsule which extends capsule operating time to a minimum of 12 hours for patients who are confirmed or believed to have slow motility. The company also launched an updated version of its proprietary software program, RAPID(R) 6.3, designed to work with all versions of Windows 7, improve the user experience and reduce potential for data errors.
PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 can be seen, along with Given Imaging's entire line of products, at the Company's booth #715 at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Antonio, Texas, from October 15 through October 20, 2010.
"Given Imaging's commitment to innovation is evidenced by our continuous introduction of new products and upgrades aimed at meeting the real-life needs of patients and the health care providers who care for them," said Homi Shamir, President and CEO, Given Imaging. "PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 demonstrate that commitment to innovation, to patients and to serving the GI community."
PillCam(R) Express(TM) The PillCam Express video capsule delivery device enables capsule placement in patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times and was designed to work specifically with the PillCam SB 2 family of video capsules. PillCam Express includes the following features:
PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 can be seen, along with Given Imaging's entire line of products, at the Company's booth #715 at the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Annual Scientific Meeting and Postgraduate Course taking place in San Antonio, Texas, from October 15 through October 20, 2010.
"Given Imaging's commitment to innovation is evidenced by our continuous introduction of new products and upgrades aimed at meeting the real-life needs of patients and the health care providers who care for them," said Homi Shamir, President and CEO, Given Imaging. "PillCam Express, PillCam SB 2-EX and RAPID 6.3 demonstrate that commitment to innovation, to patients and to serving the GI community."
PillCam(R) Express(TM) The PillCam Express video capsule delivery device enables capsule placement in patients who are unable to ingest the capsule or who have slow gastric emptying times and was designed to work specifically with the PillCam SB 2 family of video capsules. PillCam Express includes the following features:
Monday, October 18, 2010
Popular USA Charties
Here is a list of the top 10 U.S. charities and the contributions they received in 2009, followed by the increase or decrease from contributions in 2008:
1. United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, Va., $3.84 billion, -4.5 percent.
2. Salvation Army, Alexandria Va., $1.72 billion, -8.4 percent.
3. Catholic Charities USA, Alexandria, Va., $1.28 billion, 66.0 percent.
4. AmeriCares Foundation, Stamford, Conn., $1.19 billion, 18.1 percent.
5. Feed the Children, Oklahoma City, $1.19 billion, 1.2 percent.
6. Food for the Poor, Coconut Creek, Fla., $1.08 billion, -27.6 percent.
7. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Boston, $952.7 million, -40.3 percent.
8. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, $897.6 million, -11.0 percent.
9. World Vision, Federal Way, Wash., $870.5 million, 4.5 percent.
10. The Y (formerly YMCA), Chicago, $774.7 million, -17.2 percent.
1. United Way Worldwide, Alexandria, Va., $3.84 billion, -4.5 percent.
2. Salvation Army, Alexandria Va., $1.72 billion, -8.4 percent.
3. Catholic Charities USA, Alexandria, Va., $1.28 billion, 66.0 percent.
4. AmeriCares Foundation, Stamford, Conn., $1.19 billion, 18.1 percent.
5. Feed the Children, Oklahoma City, $1.19 billion, 1.2 percent.
6. Food for the Poor, Coconut Creek, Fla., $1.08 billion, -27.6 percent.
7. Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund, Boston, $952.7 million, -40.3 percent.
8. American Cancer Society, Atlanta, $897.6 million, -11.0 percent.
9. World Vision, Federal Way, Wash., $870.5 million, 4.5 percent.
10. The Y (formerly YMCA), Chicago, $774.7 million, -17.2 percent.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
New Catalog for Easy Living
Surya's comprehensive catalog is delivered to all active customers twice each year at no cost. Surya's graphic and visual designers spend months organizing
photo shoots, planning and creating countless layouts and tracking the accuracy of colors in order to provide customers with a valuable marketing tool.
The latest Surya catalog features many new products, programs and services. The company is introducing a quick ship program with its Top 200 rugs, guaranteed to be in stock (5' x 8' and 8' x 11' sizes) and ship within 72 hours.
Surya also has highlighted several display and sampling programs that allow retailers to invest less in inventory and offer a wider range of products. In addition to more style and texture photos, rug specifications and details are listed with each individual rug, describing some of the elements and features that can't be seen from a photograph, such as hand-carved, viscose accents, thickness of the rugs and more.
"We want to provide our customers with tools that actually help them increase sales on the retail floor," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, Inc. "Our catalog has always been an effective instrument for our clients, but we feel we have taken our catalog to another level with this edition."
Surya remains a vertically integrated manufacturing company established in India in 1976 and continues to be a leading source for complete accessory solutions, supplying area rugs, wall décor, textiles and lighting. Surya currently exhibits in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, New Delhi and New York.
photo shoots, planning and creating countless layouts and tracking the accuracy of colors in order to provide customers with a valuable marketing tool.
The latest Surya catalog features many new products, programs and services. The company is introducing a quick ship program with its Top 200 rugs, guaranteed to be in stock (5' x 8' and 8' x 11' sizes) and ship within 72 hours.
Surya also has highlighted several display and sampling programs that allow retailers to invest less in inventory and offer a wider range of products. In addition to more style and texture photos, rug specifications and details are listed with each individual rug, describing some of the elements and features that can't be seen from a photograph, such as hand-carved, viscose accents, thickness of the rugs and more.
"We want to provide our customers with tools that actually help them increase sales on the retail floor," said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya, Inc. "Our catalog has always been an effective instrument for our clients, but we feel we have taken our catalog to another level with this edition."
Surya remains a vertically integrated manufacturing company established in India in 1976 and continues to be a leading source for complete accessory solutions, supplying area rugs, wall décor, textiles and lighting. Surya currently exhibits in Atlanta, High Point, Las Vegas, New Delhi and New York.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Stem Cell Product Research
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct 14, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- International Stem Cell Corporation (ISCO 1.37, +0.24, +21.24%) , www.internationalstemcell.com, and a new firm to be formed by John Mauldin announced today the formation of a new joint marketing venture to launch a line of skin care products developed by ISCO's wholly owned subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care, Inc. ("LSC"). Mauldin, a significant marketing talent, is president of Millennium Wave Investments and author of an economic letter that goes to over 1.5 million readers.
Lifeline Skin Care's products have been in active development for well over a year and involve a unique high-technology, patent pending formulation for skin rejuvenation cremes, developed using ISCO's proprietary "parthenogenetic" stem cells that do not require the use of fertilized embryos. The product was discovered during ISCO's therapeutic stem cell research that revealed the stem cell's potential applications in skin cell rejuvenation. Part of the discovery included developing a way to surround the proteins from the stem cells with a nanovesicle allowing for extended shelf life and enhanced delivery of the product to the skin. Independent third party testing indicates that the cremes (one for day and one for nighttime application) have significant positive effects on the look and feel of the skin.
"This represents an amazing leap forward in the combination of a variety of cutting edge technologies to yield products that have the potential to find significant consumer acceptance. The anti-aging market is extremely large, and Lifeline Skin Care is offering something completely new and different. We are excited about the prospects," said Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman of ISCO.
Because the LSC products involve a unique extract from living parthenogenetic stem cells, rather than "off the shelf" ingredients used by most skin care products, it takes additional time to manufacture the products. Building inventory in advance of demand is critical to avoid disappointing customers.
ISCO and LSC believe the collaboration with Mauldin will provide a much broader potential customer base and a much lower market cost per customer than the alternative marketing programs previously considered. As a result, LSC has revised its previously announced marketing launch plans to be certain that it will have adequate product on hand to meet initial demand.
The initial product offering will be to ISCO's own database of investors and followers, originally set to launch October and now scheduled for November to coordinate with Mauldin's timetable. That will be followed with an offering to Mauldin's extensive subscription base and to a select market of other potential purchasers.
Only after these initial offerings have been completed, involving a total of over 1.5 million potential customers, will more broad scale product offerings be made. "This will enable us to measure probable future demand, assure our loyal investors and Mauldin's subscribers and affiliates that they will be able to purchase all the products they require while allowing LSC to build an inventory of the unique stem cell extract that is at the heart of this new product," said Dr. Ruslan Semechkin, CEO of Lifeline Skin Care.
"We are extraordinarily excited to be able to offer LSC's products to our loyal client base in a way that assures they will be able to obtain the product they want, plus monthly refills as required, in spite of the fact that LSC's products are unique and require time and care by many people to bring to market," said John Mauldin, founder and Chairman of Millennium. "This is a truly revolutionary approach to skin care. Early test results are very promising and I am excited to be associated with a company of the scientific reputation of International Stem Cell Corporation and their world-renowned staff."
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION (ISCO.OB)
International Stem Cell Corporation is a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). These proprietary cells avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos and, unlike most other major stem cell types, can be immune matched and be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing racial groups. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, and is developing a line of cosmeceutical products via its subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care. ISCO is advancing novel human stem cell-based therapies where cells have been proven to be efficacious but traditional small molecule and protein therapeutics have not. More information is available on ISCO's website, www.internationalstemcell.com.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements pertaining to anticipated developments and therapeutic applications, the potential benefits of collaborations, affiliations, and other opportunities for the company and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates,") should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products and the management of collaborations, regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, application of capital resources among competing uses, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the company's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Key Words: Stem cells, parthenogenesis, biotechnology, skin care
SOURCE: International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman
1-760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lifeine Skin Care, Inc.
Ruslan Semechkin, Ph.D., President & CEO
Vice President, ISCO
ras@intlstemcell.com
Lifeline Skin Care's products have been in active development for well over a year and involve a unique high-technology, patent pending formulation for skin rejuvenation cremes, developed using ISCO's proprietary "parthenogenetic" stem cells that do not require the use of fertilized embryos. The product was discovered during ISCO's therapeutic stem cell research that revealed the stem cell's potential applications in skin cell rejuvenation. Part of the discovery included developing a way to surround the proteins from the stem cells with a nanovesicle allowing for extended shelf life and enhanced delivery of the product to the skin. Independent third party testing indicates that the cremes (one for day and one for nighttime application) have significant positive effects on the look and feel of the skin.
"This represents an amazing leap forward in the combination of a variety of cutting edge technologies to yield products that have the potential to find significant consumer acceptance. The anti-aging market is extremely large, and Lifeline Skin Care is offering something completely new and different. We are excited about the prospects," said Kenneth Aldrich, Chairman of ISCO.
Because the LSC products involve a unique extract from living parthenogenetic stem cells, rather than "off the shelf" ingredients used by most skin care products, it takes additional time to manufacture the products. Building inventory in advance of demand is critical to avoid disappointing customers.
ISCO and LSC believe the collaboration with Mauldin will provide a much broader potential customer base and a much lower market cost per customer than the alternative marketing programs previously considered. As a result, LSC has revised its previously announced marketing launch plans to be certain that it will have adequate product on hand to meet initial demand.
The initial product offering will be to ISCO's own database of investors and followers, originally set to launch October and now scheduled for November to coordinate with Mauldin's timetable. That will be followed with an offering to Mauldin's extensive subscription base and to a select market of other potential purchasers.
Only after these initial offerings have been completed, involving a total of over 1.5 million potential customers, will more broad scale product offerings be made. "This will enable us to measure probable future demand, assure our loyal investors and Mauldin's subscribers and affiliates that they will be able to purchase all the products they require while allowing LSC to build an inventory of the unique stem cell extract that is at the heart of this new product," said Dr. Ruslan Semechkin, CEO of Lifeline Skin Care.
"We are extraordinarily excited to be able to offer LSC's products to our loyal client base in a way that assures they will be able to obtain the product they want, plus monthly refills as required, in spite of the fact that LSC's products are unique and require time and care by many people to bring to market," said John Mauldin, founder and Chairman of Millennium. "This is a truly revolutionary approach to skin care. Early test results are very promising and I am excited to be associated with a company of the scientific reputation of International Stem Cell Corporation and their world-renowned staff."
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION (ISCO.OB)
International Stem Cell Corporation is a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). These proprietary cells avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos and, unlike most other major stem cell types, can be immune matched and be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing racial groups. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, and is developing a line of cosmeceutical products via its subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care. ISCO is advancing novel human stem cell-based therapies where cells have been proven to be efficacious but traditional small molecule and protein therapeutics have not. More information is available on ISCO's website, www.internationalstemcell.com.
To subscribe to receive ongoing corporate communications please click on the following link: http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=1468&to=ea&s=0.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements pertaining to anticipated developments and therapeutic applications, the potential benefits of collaborations, affiliations, and other opportunities for the company and its subsidiaries, along with other statements about the future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans, or prospects expressed by management constitute forward-looking statements. Any statements that are not historical fact (including, but not limited to statements that contain words such as "will," "believes," "plans," "anticipates," "expects," "estimates,") should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, risks inherent in the development and/or commercialization of potential products and the management of collaborations, regulatory approvals, need and ability to obtain future capital, application of capital resources among competing uses, and maintenance of intellectual property rights. Actual results may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements and as such should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the company's business, particularly those mentioned in the cautionary statements found in the company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The company disclaims any intent or obligation to update forward-looking statements.
Key Words: Stem cells, parthenogenesis, biotechnology, skin care
SOURCE: International Stem Cell Corporation
International Stem Cell Corporation
Kenneth C. Aldrich, Chairman
1-760-940-6383
kaldrich@intlstemcell.com
or
Lifeine Skin Care, Inc.
Ruslan Semechkin, Ph.D., President & CEO
Vice President, ISCO
ras@intlstemcell.com
Thursday, October 14, 2010
BiddingforGood.com
Ever dream of owning your own private island? Or how about a Paris Hilton-autographed stapler? Such a stapler (see photo above) went for $4,101 on a bidding and auction website. But wait. Before you throw your own stapler at the wall, it may help to know that someone's fascination with the party-hopping heiress actually did some good.
BiddingForGood.com, which dedicated its entire business model to benefiting those in need, passed a major milestone today of $100 million in funds raised to support charities and schools across the USA. The "shopping for good" platform connects consumers and marketers to thousands of non-profit auction events each day.
According to the company, top-selling auction categories include travel, dining and, yes, unique one-of-a-kind items such as the Hilton stapler or experiences such as a meet-and-greet with Lady Gaga. Driven by proprietary algorithms developed in partnership with a professor at the Harvard School of Business, the platform's ability to help others often gets bidders revved up.
"What I love about BiddingForGood is the combination of great items and giving back. I visit every day," says Scott Allen, a regular bidder from San Diego.
This enthusaism has led to big returns for non-profit partners. According to the company, clients have raised $61 million in reported sponsorship revenue, almost $500,000 in cash donations, and slightly less than $250,000 in ticket sales from their fundraising platform.
"Online is where the world is going," said Jennifer Nelson of Cancer Community Center in South Portland, Maine. "We have gotten more bids, raised more money and delivered more value to our item donors by using BiddingForGood"
BiddingForGood.com, which dedicated its entire business model to benefiting those in need, passed a major milestone today of $100 million in funds raised to support charities and schools across the USA. The "shopping for good" platform connects consumers and marketers to thousands of non-profit auction events each day.
According to the company, top-selling auction categories include travel, dining and, yes, unique one-of-a-kind items such as the Hilton stapler or experiences such as a meet-and-greet with Lady Gaga. Driven by proprietary algorithms developed in partnership with a professor at the Harvard School of Business, the platform's ability to help others often gets bidders revved up.
"What I love about BiddingForGood is the combination of great items and giving back. I visit every day," says Scott Allen, a regular bidder from San Diego.
This enthusaism has led to big returns for non-profit partners. According to the company, clients have raised $61 million in reported sponsorship revenue, almost $500,000 in cash donations, and slightly less than $250,000 in ticket sales from their fundraising platform.
"Online is where the world is going," said Jennifer Nelson of Cancer Community Center in South Portland, Maine. "We have gotten more bids, raised more money and delivered more value to our item donors by using BiddingForGood"
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Website to Have New Product List
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , today announced the release of a New Products Selector Guide on its website: www.RELL.com. The selector guide provides easy access to the latest components from the leading RF/Wireless and Power Conversion suppliers and is now available for download as an interactive PDF from the website's "What's New" section.
The New Products Selector Guide will be updated monthly with components added to RELL.com. Each New Products Selector Guide will be organized by product category, with parts listed by manufacturer's part number. Links to datasheets and part detail pages on the website are included for each part, in addition to parametric data for key attributes.
The October 2010 guide contains over 400 new products released over the last twelve months.
About the RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD) of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
RFPD, a division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF and wireless communications market and the industrial power conversion market. RFPD designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, communications networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion. More information is available online at www.rell.com.
The New Products Selector Guide will be updated monthly with components added to RELL.com. Each New Products Selector Guide will be organized by product category, with parts listed by manufacturer's part number. Links to datasheets and part detail pages on the website are included for each part, in addition to parametric data for key attributes.
The October 2010 guide contains over 400 new products released over the last twelve months.
About the RF, Wireless & Power Division (RFPD) of Richardson Electronics, Ltd.
RFPD, a division of Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL 10.81, +0.08, +0.71%) , is a global provider of engineered solutions and a global distributor of electronic components to the RF and wireless communications market and the industrial power conversion market. RFPD designs, manufactures and distributes discrete devices, components, and assemblies used in RF and wireless infrastructure, communications networks, digital broadcasting, defense, and power conversion. More information is available online at www.rell.com.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
A Glove Gets the Industry Love
Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation (ICPW 0.07, -0.01, -12.50%) , the recognized leader in high-performance task-specific gloves and apparel, today announced that its KONG(R) Waterproof glove, an expansion of the KONG line of technical performance gloves for the oil & gas industry, has been named the "2010 New Product of the Year" for hand protection by Occupational Health & Safety magazine. The award recognizes the KONG Waterproof glove for innovation, quality and excellence in customer service.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8138
The KONG Waterproof combines the impact protection features of the award-winning KONG Original with technologies which make the glove waterproof and cold weather resistant. These features are critically important in environments such as off-shore drilling platforms where extreme cold wet conditions exist. The glove enables workers to remain on the job longer and protect their hands from becoming too cold or numb. The KONG Original, considered the "gold standard" for oil and gas extraction worker hand safety, has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior for exceptional performance in enhancing hand safety.
"Ironclad's KONG glove line for the oil and gas industry, with technology specifically designed for these uniquely hostile environments, has become this industry's standard for workplace safety," said Fred Castro, vice president of sales for Ironclad Performance Wear. "This honor by OHS magazine, and the tremendous level of interest which Ironclad received at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo last week, continues to demonstrate that Ironclad is the recognized leader in industrial hand safety."
The KONG glove line was developed in partnership with Orr Safety, a worldwide distributor of safety equipment, and members of the oil & gas industry's safety council. KONG gloves are available in three styles -- KONG Original, KONG Waterproof and KONG Super Dexterity. Each was designed and purpose-built to meet the unique challenges encountered by workers in the oil & gas industry.
KONG gloves are available through Ironclad Performance Wear and Orr Safety (www.orrsafety.com).
About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel. It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
The Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7349
Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete(TM)
For more information on Ironclad, please visit www.ironclad.com.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
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SOURCE: Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
CONTACT: Ironclad
Chris Miller, Director of Marketing
(310) 643-7800 x127
chrism@ironclad.com
Lorna Miller, Media Relations
(310) 496-0930
lornam@ironclad.com
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=8138
The KONG Waterproof combines the impact protection features of the award-winning KONG Original with technologies which make the glove waterproof and cold weather resistant. These features are critically important in environments such as off-shore drilling platforms where extreme cold wet conditions exist. The glove enables workers to remain on the job longer and protect their hands from becoming too cold or numb. The KONG Original, considered the "gold standard" for oil and gas extraction worker hand safety, has also been recognized by the U.S. Department of the Interior for exceptional performance in enhancing hand safety.
"Ironclad's KONG glove line for the oil and gas industry, with technology specifically designed for these uniquely hostile environments, has become this industry's standard for workplace safety," said Fred Castro, vice president of sales for Ironclad Performance Wear. "This honor by OHS magazine, and the tremendous level of interest which Ironclad received at the National Safety Council Congress & Expo last week, continues to demonstrate that Ironclad is the recognized leader in industrial hand safety."
The KONG glove line was developed in partnership with Orr Safety, a worldwide distributor of safety equipment, and members of the oil & gas industry's safety council. KONG gloves are available in three styles -- KONG Original, KONG Waterproof and KONG Super Dexterity. Each was designed and purpose-built to meet the unique challenges encountered by workers in the oil & gas industry.
KONG gloves are available through Ironclad Performance Wear and Orr Safety (www.orrsafety.com).
About Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
Ironclad Performance Wear is a leader in high-performance task-specific work gloves and apparel. It created the performance work glove category in 1998, and continues to leverage its leadership position in the safety, construction and industrial markets through the design, development and distribution of specialized task-specific gloves for industries such as oil & gas extraction; automotive; and police, fire, first-responder and military. Ironclad engineers and manufactures its products with a focus on innovation, design, advanced material science and durability. Ironclad's gloves and apparel are available through industrial suppliers, hardware stores, home centers, lumber yards, and sporting goods retailers nationwide; and through authorized distributors in North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
The Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=7349
Built Tough for the Industrial Athlete(TM)
For more information on Ironclad, please visit www.ironclad.com.
The photo is also available via AP PhotoExpress.
This news release was distributed by GlobeNewswire, www.globenewswire.com
SOURCE: Ironclad Performance Wear Corporation
CONTACT: Ironclad
Chris Miller, Director of Marketing
(310) 643-7800 x127
chrism@ironclad.com
Lorna Miller, Media Relations
(310) 496-0930
lornam@ironclad.com
Sunday, October 10, 2010
New Insurance Available for Used Trucks
American Truck Protection (ATP), a division of truck warranty leader National Truck Protection (NTP), today announced the introduction of a new coverage class of warranties called TITANIUM.
ATP created the TITANIUM package in response to its customers’ requests. “Our customers told us that they needed a warranty that had more coverage than the standard ATP line, but not as much coverage as the comprehensive NTP line, so we created a new product that is exactly what they are looking for,” said Robert S. Amico, president of NTP. “In essence we created an ATP hybrid that is a natural brand extension, and this product directly responds to their needs,” he continued. “To my knowledge, we are the first company to custom tailor coverage in this way. In some ways, the creation of TITANIUM can be characterized as mass customization, he added”.
The ATP and NTP products provide specific solutions to specific customer needs. The company boasts the most extensive as well as comprehensive coverage options in the industry. “We are confident that the addition of TITANIUM will indeed satisfy the needs in the marketplace and enable us to continue our strong pattern of growth,” Amico continued.
In just eighteen months, ATP has become the fastest growing independent provider of warranties in its category and the company continues to lead the segment with new product and service offerings. ATP was founded to fill an underserved segment of independent used truck dealers. Since ATP’s inception, the company has signed an impressive list of more than 500 registered dealers. ATP warranties feature quick inspections, easy claims processing and, perhaps most importantly, a significant value-add to any used truck.
About NTP Inc.
NTP Inc., based in Cranford, NJ, is the leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry. NTP, celebrating its 26th year, provides private label warranties to major OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com
NTP is a portfolio company of Palladian Capital Partners LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Palladian teams with management in the middle market segment. Visit www.palladiancap.com for additional information.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/08/2290440/american-truck-protection-releases.html#ixzz11uBKkL4S
ATP created the TITANIUM package in response to its customers’ requests. “Our customers told us that they needed a warranty that had more coverage than the standard ATP line, but not as much coverage as the comprehensive NTP line, so we created a new product that is exactly what they are looking for,” said Robert S. Amico, president of NTP. “In essence we created an ATP hybrid that is a natural brand extension, and this product directly responds to their needs,” he continued. “To my knowledge, we are the first company to custom tailor coverage in this way. In some ways, the creation of TITANIUM can be characterized as mass customization, he added”.
The ATP and NTP products provide specific solutions to specific customer needs. The company boasts the most extensive as well as comprehensive coverage options in the industry. “We are confident that the addition of TITANIUM will indeed satisfy the needs in the marketplace and enable us to continue our strong pattern of growth,” Amico continued.
In just eighteen months, ATP has become the fastest growing independent provider of warranties in its category and the company continues to lead the segment with new product and service offerings. ATP was founded to fill an underserved segment of independent used truck dealers. Since ATP’s inception, the company has signed an impressive list of more than 500 registered dealers. ATP warranties feature quick inspections, easy claims processing and, perhaps most importantly, a significant value-add to any used truck.
About NTP Inc.
NTP Inc., based in Cranford, NJ, is the leading independent provider of warranty and service contracts to the North American trucking industry. NTP, celebrating its 26th year, provides private label warranties to major OEMs as well as extended service contracts to the used truck segment through its extensive network of corporate and independent dealers. NTP provides the most comprehensive repair and breakdown management services in the industry. For information, please visit www.ntpwarranty.com
NTP is a portfolio company of Palladian Capital Partners LLC, a New York based private equity firm. Palladian teams with management in the middle market segment. Visit www.palladiancap.com for additional information.
Read more: http://www.kansascity.com/2010/10/08/2290440/american-truck-protection-releases.html#ixzz11uBKkL4S
Saturday, October 09, 2010
Tile Mat Set Wins Award
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Oct 08, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Grace Construction Products today announced that Bondera(TM) TileMatSet (www.bonderatilematset.com) has been named the "Best New Product" of the year at Hanley Wood's 2010 Remodeling Show. Bondera, a tile adhesive that uses advanced pressure-sensitive technology to eliminate the need for mortar and mastic, is water resistant and ideal for tiling kitchen walls, backsplashes and countertops, bathroom walls and countertops, and tub and shower surrounds.
"We are very excited that Bondera has been chosen as the 'Best New Product' at this year's Remodeling Show," said Rob Madore, product manager at Grace Construction Products. "At a show with so many innovative products, it's an honor to be recognized for achieving our goal of creating an easy-to-use product that simplifies do-it-yourself tiling."
The 2010 Remodeling Show, produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, was held from September 14-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 300 companies showcased products in categories including sustainable/green building products, exterior and interior building products and materials, home automation, interior finishes, kitchen and bath, weatherization products, backyard building, decking surfaces and materials, docks and outdoor living, tools, vehicles and jobsite preparation.
Bondera TileMatSet was displayed at the Grace Construction booth, and was featured in a "Fast and Accurate Tile" bathroom clinic run by DIY expert Mark Clement of "MyFixItUpLife." Bondera TileMatSet is available at Lowe's stores nationwide and on www.Lowes.com. For more information on Bondera, visit www.BonderaTileMatSet.com.
About Grace Construction Products
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. -- Conn. (GRA 29.26, +0.38, +1.32%) , is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company also manufactures additives for cement processing, fire protection, fire stops, waterproofing and masonry products, and has more than 125 plants and sales offices around the world. For more information about Grace Construction Products, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products salesperson or visit http://www.GraceConstruction.com.
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. With annual sales of more than $3 billion, Grace has about 6,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.
About The Remodeling Show
The Remodeling Show is the only national remodeler-centric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. Launched in 1991 by NAHB and then partnered with since 2001, this event has expanded to represent all facets of the remodeling community -- kitchen and bath; home improvement; aging-in-place; sustainable remodeling; plus all the tools and services that go into executing these types of projects. Knowing the emphasis on education this event provides on-the-show-floor, in the classroom and even in the hallways; our attendees schedule their projects around the Remodeling Show.
Bondera(TM) is a trademark (registration pending) of W. R. Grace & Co.--Conn.
SOURCE: Grace Construction Products
for Grace Construction Products
Ashley Reilly, 617-646-3314
areilly@schneiderpr.com
"We are very excited that Bondera has been chosen as the 'Best New Product' at this year's Remodeling Show," said Rob Madore, product manager at Grace Construction Products. "At a show with so many innovative products, it's an honor to be recognized for achieving our goal of creating an easy-to-use product that simplifies do-it-yourself tiling."
The 2010 Remodeling Show, produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions and sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders, was held from September 14-17 at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. More than 300 companies showcased products in categories including sustainable/green building products, exterior and interior building products and materials, home automation, interior finishes, kitchen and bath, weatherization products, backyard building, decking surfaces and materials, docks and outdoor living, tools, vehicles and jobsite preparation.
Bondera TileMatSet was displayed at the Grace Construction booth, and was featured in a "Fast and Accurate Tile" bathroom clinic run by DIY expert Mark Clement of "MyFixItUpLife." Bondera TileMatSet is available at Lowe's stores nationwide and on www.Lowes.com. For more information on Bondera, visit www.BonderaTileMatSet.com.
About Grace Construction Products
Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Grace Construction Products, an operating segment of W. R. Grace & Co. -- Conn. (GRA 29.26, +0.38, +1.32%) , is a world-leading provider of technically superior concrete admixtures, fibers, surface treatments and liquid pigments that make concrete stronger, longer lasting, crack resistant, aesthetically pleasing and cost efficient. The company also manufactures additives for cement processing, fire protection, fire stops, waterproofing and masonry products, and has more than 125 plants and sales offices around the world. For more information about Grace Construction Products, customers can contact their local Grace Construction Products salesperson or visit http://www.GraceConstruction.com.
Grace is a leading global supplier of catalysts and other products to petroleum refiners; catalysts for the manufacture of plastics; silica-based engineered and specialty materials for a wide range of industrial applications; sealants and coatings for food and beverage packaging, and specialty chemicals, additives and building materials for commercial and residential construction. With annual sales of more than $3 billion, Grace has about 6,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. For more information, visit Grace's web site at www.grace.com.
About The Remodeling Show
The Remodeling Show is the only national remodeler-centric event bringing together the entire remodeling industry face-to-face annually. Launched in 1991 by NAHB and then partnered with since 2001, this event has expanded to represent all facets of the remodeling community -- kitchen and bath; home improvement; aging-in-place; sustainable remodeling; plus all the tools and services that go into executing these types of projects. Knowing the emphasis on education this event provides on-the-show-floor, in the classroom and even in the hallways; our attendees schedule their projects around the Remodeling Show.
Bondera(TM) is a trademark (registration pending) of W. R. Grace & Co.--Conn.
SOURCE: Grace Construction Products
for Grace Construction Products
Ashley Reilly, 617-646-3314
areilly@schneiderpr.com
Friday, October 08, 2010
GPS Golf Gadget Now Taking Orders
PAWLEYS ISLAND -- Now that Michael Owens has moved the production of his invention out of the garage workshop of his Pawleys Island home, he's prepared for the GPS Quick Clip to explode in popularity.
Until he hired Wright Plastic Products in August to produce them, Owens had been making rudimentary versions of the device that securely holds personal golf GPS devices and laser rangefinders in place on golf carts.
Wright, an automotive interior parts producer in the Detroit area, is producing the GPS Quick Clip through an injection molding process. Owens has an outstanding order of 1,200 units of the universal mount, which he sells for $29.95.The GPS Quick Clip easily attaches to a golf cart side post by means of a small but powerful neodymium magnet with 50 pounds of pull. The clip is compatible with hand-held GPS units produced by all the leading manufacturers including Skycaddie, Garmin, Golf Buddy, SonoCaddie and Bushnell. Owens is in the process of making a heavy-duty Quick Clip for heavier range finders, including the Bushnell Medalist.
The popularity of the GPS Quick Clip was boosted with its selection as one of the three best new golf products for 2010 out of more than 250 new golf products at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January. The honor was voted on by show attendees, and since the PGA Show he has sold more than 2,000 units produced mainly in his garage.
"It was amazing," Owens said of the Merchandise Show. "It was expensive, but it was the best thing I ever did, just for the business and contacts."
Owens rented a 3-by-3-foot space in the new-products section near the entrance of the show, and also had a 10-by-10 booth elsewhere on the showroom floor. He brought a couple hundred GPS Quick Clips and gave most away to pros, many of whom have ordered them to sell in their golf shops.
The idea to make the first Quick Clip came to Owens a couple years ago while he was playing at True Blue Plantation with a friend who was using a cart mount for a Skycaddie that Owens considered flimsy and unreliable. He also saw other friends putting GPS units in their pockets, in cart cupholders, seats or open spaces in the dashboard area.
GPS units can be viewed in the Quick Clip mount without removing if carts can be driven to the ball's location.
Owens created about six prototype versions of the mount in his garage over several months and gave them to his friends to test on the course.
He has filed a trademark and has a patent pending, and he estimates he has spent about $45,000 getting to this point with his invention.
"The patent was not expensive, but the patent attorney was expensive," Owens said.
Among his expenses, he said he paid $5,000 for a patent attorney, $11,000 to create the injection mold, and about $8,000 for the PGA Show including travel expenses. Creating a website was also costly.
"I'm spending my retirement money. My IRA is dwindling," Owens said. "Fortunately the stock market is coming back a little bit. I'm hoping to be able to put money back into my IRA account with the current marketing campaign we have."
Owens has hired John Brand of Brand Design Inc. of Washington, D.C., to be the marketing director for the product. "I can't do it myself and have no clue how to do it," Owens said.
The GPS Quick Clip is available at GPSQuickClip.com, at some golf course pro shops and in some retail stores, though few are on the Grand Strand. There is a list of carriers on the product's website.
The Quick Clip is not in Golf Dimensions, PGA Tour Superstore or Dick's Sporting Goods, but Owens is working on contacting company executives to get his product in those stores.
"I wasn't really able to contact anybody up until August because I was making them in my garage," he said.
Owens recently bought a list of 21,000 e-mail and mailing addresses of Skycaddie purchasers, and he's initially mailing sales brochures to 3,000 people on the list. He said research shows 5 percent to 7 percent can be expected to purchase a Quick Clip, but he's hoping for a higher percentage.
Owens, 61, has received the support of his wife of 39 years, Donna, in the GPS Quick Clip endeavor, and said that even if he knew the eventual cost he'd do it all over again.
"Yeah, I would have done it anyway," Owens said. "Everybody that has come in contact with it thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. I get e-mails from people just about every day telling me how much they like it. Things like that keep me going."
He's hoping the product continues to gain exposure and popularity. "I just don't know how long it's going to take," Owens said. "I'm hoping to make a lot of money, but I'd like to just break even. A lot of people lose a lot of money with inventions. It may be a year or two before it really takes off. What I really want is for someone to buy the patent from me."
The GPS Quick Clip has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee as well as a lifetime repair warranty.
Until he hired Wright Plastic Products in August to produce them, Owens had been making rudimentary versions of the device that securely holds personal golf GPS devices and laser rangefinders in place on golf carts.
Wright, an automotive interior parts producer in the Detroit area, is producing the GPS Quick Clip through an injection molding process. Owens has an outstanding order of 1,200 units of the universal mount, which he sells for $29.95.The GPS Quick Clip easily attaches to a golf cart side post by means of a small but powerful neodymium magnet with 50 pounds of pull. The clip is compatible with hand-held GPS units produced by all the leading manufacturers including Skycaddie, Garmin, Golf Buddy, SonoCaddie and Bushnell. Owens is in the process of making a heavy-duty Quick Clip for heavier range finders, including the Bushnell Medalist.
The popularity of the GPS Quick Clip was boosted with its selection as one of the three best new golf products for 2010 out of more than 250 new golf products at the 2010 PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla., in January. The honor was voted on by show attendees, and since the PGA Show he has sold more than 2,000 units produced mainly in his garage.
"It was amazing," Owens said of the Merchandise Show. "It was expensive, but it was the best thing I ever did, just for the business and contacts."
Owens rented a 3-by-3-foot space in the new-products section near the entrance of the show, and also had a 10-by-10 booth elsewhere on the showroom floor. He brought a couple hundred GPS Quick Clips and gave most away to pros, many of whom have ordered them to sell in their golf shops.
The idea to make the first Quick Clip came to Owens a couple years ago while he was playing at True Blue Plantation with a friend who was using a cart mount for a Skycaddie that Owens considered flimsy and unreliable. He also saw other friends putting GPS units in their pockets, in cart cupholders, seats or open spaces in the dashboard area.
GPS units can be viewed in the Quick Clip mount without removing if carts can be driven to the ball's location.
Owens created about six prototype versions of the mount in his garage over several months and gave them to his friends to test on the course.
He has filed a trademark and has a patent pending, and he estimates he has spent about $45,000 getting to this point with his invention.
"The patent was not expensive, but the patent attorney was expensive," Owens said.
Among his expenses, he said he paid $5,000 for a patent attorney, $11,000 to create the injection mold, and about $8,000 for the PGA Show including travel expenses. Creating a website was also costly.
"I'm spending my retirement money. My IRA is dwindling," Owens said. "Fortunately the stock market is coming back a little bit. I'm hoping to be able to put money back into my IRA account with the current marketing campaign we have."
Owens has hired John Brand of Brand Design Inc. of Washington, D.C., to be the marketing director for the product. "I can't do it myself and have no clue how to do it," Owens said.
The GPS Quick Clip is available at GPSQuickClip.com, at some golf course pro shops and in some retail stores, though few are on the Grand Strand. There is a list of carriers on the product's website.
The Quick Clip is not in Golf Dimensions, PGA Tour Superstore or Dick's Sporting Goods, but Owens is working on contacting company executives to get his product in those stores.
"I wasn't really able to contact anybody up until August because I was making them in my garage," he said.
Owens recently bought a list of 21,000 e-mail and mailing addresses of Skycaddie purchasers, and he's initially mailing sales brochures to 3,000 people on the list. He said research shows 5 percent to 7 percent can be expected to purchase a Quick Clip, but he's hoping for a higher percentage.
Owens, 61, has received the support of his wife of 39 years, Donna, in the GPS Quick Clip endeavor, and said that even if he knew the eventual cost he'd do it all over again.
"Yeah, I would have done it anyway," Owens said. "Everybody that has come in contact with it thinks it's the best thing since sliced bread. I get e-mails from people just about every day telling me how much they like it. Things like that keep me going."
He's hoping the product continues to gain exposure and popularity. "I just don't know how long it's going to take," Owens said. "I'm hoping to make a lot of money, but I'd like to just break even. A lot of people lose a lot of money with inventions. It may be a year or two before it really takes off. What I really want is for someone to buy the patent from me."
The GPS Quick Clip has a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee as well as a lifetime repair warranty.
Thursday, October 07, 2010
Eva Mendes Credits Angelina Jolie with Charity Inspiration
Eva Mendes has credited Angelina Jolie with inspiring her celebrity peers to help good causes - because the philanthropic actress has made charity work "cool."
Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations and travels across the world for good causes.
This year alone has she visited refugees in South America, displaced children in Haiti and flood victims in Pakistan.
And Mendes, who has signed up to work with sick kids through the Art of Elysium Foundation, admits she is thoroughly impressed with Jolie's efforts to make the world a better place.
She tells Fox News, "I have to say that Angelina Jolie did something really interesting when she became 'Angelina Jolie.' She took all that light and attention she was getting and she shined that light on important causes. I think that's pretty incredible and she was the one that made it cool to do all that."
Jolie is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations and travels across the world for good causes.
This year alone has she visited refugees in South America, displaced children in Haiti and flood victims in Pakistan.
And Mendes, who has signed up to work with sick kids through the Art of Elysium Foundation, admits she is thoroughly impressed with Jolie's efforts to make the world a better place.
She tells Fox News, "I have to say that Angelina Jolie did something really interesting when she became 'Angelina Jolie.' She took all that light and attention she was getting and she shined that light on important causes. I think that's pretty incredible and she was the one that made it cool to do all that."
Wednesday, October 06, 2010
Housing Discounts for Volunteer Hours
/newswire/ - Houston, TX, United States, 10/04/2010 - Preferred Corporate Housing, a nationwide furnished housing provider, is looking to ‘Pay it Forward’ by offering discounts on services in exchange for volunteer hours.
Preferred Corporate Housing, one of the nation’s premier temporary housing providers is launching a program that will give its guests the opportunity to receive a significant discount off their monthly housing rate in exchange for at least 4 hours of their time. They are calling the program, ‘Preferred Charity Helpers,’ which is a play on the letters from their business name (PCH). Through this program, Preferred Corporate Housing is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Feeding America, along with various other organizations that offer volunteering opportunities all over the United States.
“We came up with the idea while trying to figure out ways we could get involved in our community,” said Samantha Elliott, President of Preferred Corporate Housing. “We provide temporary housing for people all over the U.S. in conjunction with relocations, temporary assignments, installation programs, and many other individual needs, so we thought this program would impact multiple communities an could create a viral awareness of how easy it is to get involved,” said Elliott.
Here’s an example of how the program works: A project manager from Houston has been assigned a temporary project in St Louis, MO, so he is staying in a fully furnished PCH apartment. He is away from his family, and doesn’t have much of a social life while he’s there, but is always looking for something to do on the days he is not working. Through PCH’s Online Housing Manager and Preferred Charity Helper webpage (corporates.com/charity.php), he can search for local volunteer opportunities from various charity organizations, and in exchange for his volunteer time, PCH will discount his rent.
“We call it a win-win-win solution,” said Michelle Velasquez, Special Projects Coordinator at PCH. “Local communities and volunteer organizations get qualified volunteers, our guests receive discounted rates which they can take back to their corporate offices and budgets, and by facilitating this process, we have planted a seed about the good that can come from community involvement. We’re hoping this program will create a viral movement, and that our guests will take their stories and savings back to their corporate offices and entice other coworkers to get involved as well,” said Velasquez.
In conjunction with the launch of the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, PCH employees will volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on October 9th, 2010. For more information about the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, please contact Michelle Velasquez at (800) 960-0102.
About Preferred Corporate Housing
Preferred Corporate Housing (corporates.com) is the premier, nationwide extended-stay lodging partner for relocating employees, temporary assignments, recurring projects, and corporate training programs. Corporations and human resource managers turn to Preferred Corporate Housing to take advantage of cost-efficient, fully furnished apartments, accompanied by online inventory management tools, dedicated personal account teams, and service to more than 14,000 cities. 'PCH is Your Permanent Solution for Temporary Housing Nationwide! (800) 960-0102, corporates.com/.
Press & Media Contact:
For questions or commentary about trends in the corporate housing industry, if you would like to collaborate on story development, or if you are looking for a corporate housing subject-matter expert (SME) to serve as a speaker/panelist at your next conference or trade show, please inquire with our media relations contact, Michelle Velasquez, to arrange an interview with a Preferred Corporate Housing executive.
Preferred Corporate Housing, one of the nation’s premier temporary housing providers is launching a program that will give its guests the opportunity to receive a significant discount off their monthly housing rate in exchange for at least 4 hours of their time. They are calling the program, ‘Preferred Charity Helpers,’ which is a play on the letters from their business name (PCH). Through this program, Preferred Corporate Housing is partnering with Habitat for Humanity and Feeding America, along with various other organizations that offer volunteering opportunities all over the United States.
“We came up with the idea while trying to figure out ways we could get involved in our community,” said Samantha Elliott, President of Preferred Corporate Housing. “We provide temporary housing for people all over the U.S. in conjunction with relocations, temporary assignments, installation programs, and many other individual needs, so we thought this program would impact multiple communities an could create a viral awareness of how easy it is to get involved,” said Elliott.
Here’s an example of how the program works: A project manager from Houston has been assigned a temporary project in St Louis, MO, so he is staying in a fully furnished PCH apartment. He is away from his family, and doesn’t have much of a social life while he’s there, but is always looking for something to do on the days he is not working. Through PCH’s Online Housing Manager and Preferred Charity Helper webpage (corporates.com/charity.php), he can search for local volunteer opportunities from various charity organizations, and in exchange for his volunteer time, PCH will discount his rent.
“We call it a win-win-win solution,” said Michelle Velasquez, Special Projects Coordinator at PCH. “Local communities and volunteer organizations get qualified volunteers, our guests receive discounted rates which they can take back to their corporate offices and budgets, and by facilitating this process, we have planted a seed about the good that can come from community involvement. We’re hoping this program will create a viral movement, and that our guests will take their stories and savings back to their corporate offices and entice other coworkers to get involved as well,” said Velasquez.
In conjunction with the launch of the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, PCH employees will volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on October 9th, 2010. For more information about the Preferred Charity Helpers Program, please contact Michelle Velasquez at (800) 960-0102.
About Preferred Corporate Housing
Preferred Corporate Housing (corporates.com) is the premier, nationwide extended-stay lodging partner for relocating employees, temporary assignments, recurring projects, and corporate training programs. Corporations and human resource managers turn to Preferred Corporate Housing to take advantage of cost-efficient, fully furnished apartments, accompanied by online inventory management tools, dedicated personal account teams, and service to more than 14,000 cities. 'PCH is Your Permanent Solution for Temporary Housing Nationwide! (800) 960-0102, corporates.com/.
Press & Media Contact:
For questions or commentary about trends in the corporate housing industry, if you would like to collaborate on story development, or if you are looking for a corporate housing subject-matter expert (SME) to serve as a speaker/panelist at your next conference or trade show, please inquire with our media relations contact, Michelle Velasquez, to arrange an interview with a Preferred Corporate Housing executive.
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