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		<title>New York Personal Injury Lawyer from The Perecman Firm Offers Advice on Slip and Fall Accidents After Queens Cemetery Worker Gets Injured Falling Into Grave</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York, New York (PRWEB) February 17, 2012 Four workers at the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens fell into a freshly dug grave. One worker was injured in the fall, reported the New York Post (2/6/2012). &#13; According to the New York Post, Raimundo Rodriguez was cleaning the grave site when he [...]]]></description>
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New York, New York (PRWEB) February 17, 2012 </p>
<p> Four workers at the Lutheran All Faiths Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens fell into a freshly dug grave.  One worker was injured in the fall, reported the New York Post (2/6/2012).</p>
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<p>According to the New York Post, Raimundo Rodriguez was cleaning the grave site when he plunged 6 feet down into the open grave.  </p>
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<p>Rodriguez broke his ankle on the hard casket, said the tabloid.   His three co-workers landed on top of him.</p>
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<p>Every year, many people are seriously injured in a slip and fall accident in New York.  </p>
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<p>Employees who are injured in a slip and fall accident at work should immediately report the slip and fall accident to the owner or the nearest person of authority, recommend New York personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm.  An accident report should then be completed if one is available.</p>
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<p>In New York, the slip and fall accident report should include what happened, name and contact information of witnesses and the conditions that may have caused the fall such as weather and lighting. </p>
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<p>&#8220;If an accident report is requested by the slip and fall victim, and none is provided, the slip and fall victim in New York should compile his or her own record of what happened,&#8221; advised New York personal injury lawyer David Perecman, founder of The Perecman Firm, and a personal injury lawyer in New York for over 30 years. </p>
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<p>Photos of the area where the slip and fall accident took place should also be taken, if possible. </p>
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<p>Any physical injuries from the slip and fall accident should be checked out by a health care provider as soon as possible to help substantiate any claims.</p>
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<p>Individuals injured in a slip and fall accident in New York, may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, hospital and medical expenses and physical disability.</p>
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<p>To speak with an experienced New York personal injury lawyer about a slip and fall in New York, please contact the New York personal injury lawyers at The Perecman Firm at http://www.perecman.com.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>About David Perecman and The Perecman Firm, PLLC:</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>For the past 30 years, the New York personal injury, medical malpractice, auto accident, and construction accident lawyers at The Perecman Firm, PLLC have handled all types of New York slip and fall cases. David Perecman, founder of the Firm, is a Board Director and the past Secretary and Treasurer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA) and a chair of its Labor Law Committee. Mr. Perecman&#8217;s achievements have brought him recognition as an Honoree in the National Law Journal&#8217;s Hall of Fame, in New York Magazine&#8217;s &#8220;The Best Lawyers in America&#8221; and The New York Times Magazine &#8220;New York Super Lawyers, Metro Edition&#8221; for the years 2007-2010.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>The Firm has recovered millions of dollars for its clients. Among the more&#13;<br />
<br />recent victories, Mr. Perecman won a $  15 million verdict** for a construction&#13;<br />
<br />accident, a $  5.35 million dollar verdict*** for an automobile accident, and a&#13;<br />
<br />$  40 million dollar structured settlement for medical malpractice****.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>The Perecman Firm serves Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Upstate NY, Morris County, and Rockland County.</p>
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<p>**later settled while on appeal for $  7.940 million????&#13;<br />
<br />*** later settled for $  3.5 million&#13;<br />
<br />**** total potential payout</p>
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<p>&#8220;Lawyer Advertising&#8221;&#13;<br />
<br />&#8220;Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.&#8221;</p>
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		<title>Dalradian Resources Inc. Announces Closing of $25 Million Bought Deal Financing</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 06:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB UK) 16 February 2012 Dalradian Resources Inc. (&#8220;Dalradian&#8221; or the &#8220;Company&#8221;) (TSX:DNA) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced short form prospectus offering of 12,500,000 common shares (the Common Shares), at a price of $ 2.00 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $ 25 million (the &#8220;Offering&#8221;). A [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB UK) 16 February 2012 </p>
<p> Dalradian Resources Inc. (&#8220;Dalradian&#8221; or the &#8220;Company&#8221;) (TSX:DNA) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously announced short form prospectus offering of 12,500,000 common shares (the Common Shares), at a price of $  2.00 per Common Share for gross proceeds of $  25 million (the &#8220;Offering&#8221;). A syndicate of underwriters (the Underwriters) co-led led by BMO Capital Markets and Clarus Securities Inc., and including Stifel Nicolaus Canada Inc. and GMP Securities L.P., acted as underwriters for the Offering. PowerOne Capital Markets Limited acted as a special financial advisor in connection with the Offering. The Company has granted the Underwriters an option, exercisable at the offering price for a period of 30 days following the closing of the Offering, to purchase up to an additional 15% of the Offering to cover over-allotments, if any. </p>
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<p>The net proceeds of approximately $  23.5 million from the Offering will be used for exploration and development of the Company&#8217;s Tyrone Project in Northern Ireland, and for general working capital purposes.</p>
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<p>The securities offered have not been registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.</p>
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<p>About Dalradian Resources Inc.:</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>Dalradian is a Canadian-based exploration company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties. The Companys wholly owned subsidiary, Dalradian Gold Limited, holds a 100% interest, subject to certain royalties, in mineral prospecting licences and mining lease option agreements in counties Tyrone and Londonderry, Northern Ireland.  The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment (DETI) and the Crown Estate Commissioners (CEC) have together granted to Dalradian base and precious metal mineral exploration rights to four contiguous areas collectively known as the Tyrone Project.  Dalradians initial strategic focus is on the development of its flagship high-grade mesothermal gold deposit, Curraghinalt, located within the Tyrone Project in Northern Ireland. </p>
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<p>Curraghinalt hosts an NI 43-101 compliant measured mineral resource of 0.02 MT grading 21.51 g/t gold for 10,000 contained ounces, indicated mineral resource of 1.11 MT grading 12.84 g/t gold for 460,000 contained ounces and inferred mineral resource of 5.45 MT grading 12.74 g/t for 2,230,000 contained ounces.  Dalradians NI 43-101 report, An updated Mineral Resource Estimate for the Curraghinalt Gold Deposit, Tyrone Project, County Tyrone and County Londonderry, Northern Ireland is dated January 10, 2012 and effective November 30, 2011, prepared by Messrs. Hennessey and Mukhopadhyay of Micon International Limited, and is available on SEDAR at http://www.sedar.com.  </p>
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<p>Dalradian&#8217;s Common Shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol DNA. For further information, please see http://www.dalradian.com.</p>
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<p>For more information, please contact:</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>Dalradian Resources Inc.</p>
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<p>Shae-Lynn Mathers</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>Director, Investor Relations</p>
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<p>+1.416.583.5622</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>investor(at)dalradian(dot)com</p>
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<p>http://www.dalradian.com</p>
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<p>FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION</p>
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<p>This news release contains forward-looking information which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the use of proceeds, estimation of mineral resources. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words and phrases such as plans, expects, is expected, budget, scheduled, estimates, forecasts, intends, anticipates, or believes or variations (including negative variations) of such words and phrases, or state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, might or will be taken, occur or be achieved.</p>
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<p>Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made and are based on various assumptions.</p>
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<p>Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; the actual results of current exploration activities; actual results of reclamation activities; conclusions of economic evaluations; changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; future prices of metals; possible variations of ore grade or recovery rates; failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate as anticipated; accidents, labour disputes and other risks of the mining industry; political instability; delays in obtaining governmental approvals or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled Risk Factors in the Companys final short form prospectus dated February 8, 2012. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results to differ from those anticipated, estimated or intended. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this news release and the Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or results, except as may be required by applicable securities laws. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.</p>
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		<title>Japanese Orthopedic Clinic Adopts Integrity&#8217;s &#8220;Health Coaching&#8221; Concept</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kobe, Japan (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 Integrity Health Coaching Franchises announces their franchise launch in the Asian market with the Anshin Clinic in Kobe, Japan. The orthopedic group directed by Dr. Yasunoba Sunny Iwasaki is spearheading a project that will have a main focus on treating post rehabilitation and diabetes patients employing Integritys Health Coaching [...]]]></description>
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Kobe, Japan (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 </p>
<p> Integrity Health Coaching Franchises announces their franchise launch in the Asian market with the Anshin Clinic in Kobe, Japan.  The orthopedic group directed by Dr. Yasunoba Sunny Iwasaki is spearheading a project that will have a main focus on treating post rehabilitation and diabetes patients employing Integritys Health Coaching system.  Their goal is to provide Anshin clinics patients with essential outpatient exercise prescription and meal planning.  These &#8220;satellite&#8221; locations will aid in getting Japanese citizens back their quality of life.</p>
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<p>Greg LaRocca, Integrity&#8217;s foreign relations director and former professional baseball in Japan (Orix Buffaloes) was introduced to Dr. Iwasaki as the teams orthopedic doctor.  Before partnering with the Integrity franchise, LaRocca used the exercise technologies to condition for baseball.  LaRocca states, Once I became familiar with the systems and their application to health and fitness, I bought in.  I loved the way it programmed my workouts for baseball that were custom tailored for me. Iwasaki wanted to see this technology for himself.</p>
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<p>In November of 2011 Iwasaki traveled to New Hampshire to meet with Integrity Franchise CEO and exercise physiologist Rocco Boulay.  During their meeting Iwasaki presented his concepts of medical treatment in an aging society and the need for alternative health options in Japan.  They further agreed that not enough was being done globally to prevent illness and disease and believe we should be employing more economical, practical methods.  </p>
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<p>In the U.S. Integrity employs their intellectual technologies providing exercise prescription and nutrition coaching for patients who suffer from health related conditions.  These technologies are utilized in their women only fitness/coaching facilities. The Integrity protocols enhance recovery and are more economical than most therapies.  Dr. Iwasaki was introduced to Integritys technologies and protocols and believes this model will work well in Japan.</p>
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<p>Iwasaki further commented that most medical practices could only treat certain pathological conditions. He states, Under our (Japanese) free access national medical insurance system I see many patients who only need muscle strengthening with the correct instruction that teaches them to modify his or her dietary and exercise habits.  We see more than 6000 new patients a year who many would benefit from our health coaching centers.</p>
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<p>Anshin clinics concepts focus on these three components: &#8220;Monitoring/Prevention,&#8221; &#8220;Recovery/Rehabilitation&#8221; and &#8220;Monitoring/Management.&#8221;  The clinic can treat their patients with surgery as an &#8220;Integrated Practice Unit.&#8221;  Patients who don&#8217;t need treatment or have had surgical treatment in our clinic need &#8220;Monitoring/Prevention,&#8221; &#8220;Recovery/Rehabilitation&#8221; and &#8220;Monitoring/Managing&#8221; until they come back to a &#8220;healthy condition.&#8221; </p>
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<p>He goes on to say, The main purpose of constructing these health-coaching centers in Kobe is &#8216;Monitoring/Prevention&#8217; of those patients. I think the Integrity system will work for this purpose nicely. Once we get a good number of clients and a good reputation in town, we can expand our services to a wider area and treat a variety of health related conditions.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>Iwasakis goal is to establish a number of Integrity health coaching (satellite) franchises around a flagship center.  These satellites will be a combination of co-ed and women only centers.  His objective is to have two centers up and running before the end of this year with a plan to complete a total of ten locations in 3 years.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>For more information please contact http://www.integrityfranchises.com or Dr. Iwasaki at http://www.anshin-clinic.com</p>
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		<title>The Speed Art Museum Selects Projectmates Construction Management Software for $50 million Expansion Project</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 Systemates, Inc. today announced that Speed Art Museum, the largest art museum in Kentucky, will leverage Projectmates construction project management software for its $ 50 million expansion that includes construction of the new North Building and the adjacent Art Park and Piazza. &#13; The Speed Art Museum expansion and [...]]]></description>
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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) February 14, 2012 </p>
<p> Systemates, Inc. today announced that Speed Art Museum, the largest art museum in Kentucky, will leverage Projectmates construction project management software for its $  50 million expansion that includes construction of the new North Building and the adjacent Art Park and Piazza. </p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>The Speed Art Museum expansion and renovation encompasses 200,000 square feet of new and renovated interior and exterior space. The largest facet of the project is the construction of the new North Building, a 60,000 square foot structure designed to be largely transparent. Speed visitors will literally be able to see outside the museum walls to the newly adjacent Art Park and Piazza, also part of the expansion. This $  50 million expansion is scheduled to break ground late 2012 and to be completed in 2015.</p>
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<p>Greg Gardiner, Director of Operations and Expansions at Speed Art, spearheaded the effort to find construction project management software that is owner-focused, fosters collaboration among primary stakeholders, and has sophisticated tools for tracking costs, schedules, documents, and other critical business processes. Projectmates was selected as the best choice for the Speed. </p>
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<p>With Projectmates enterprise-level reports, the Speed can track all commitments, monitor change orders in real-time, and track work complete through invoicing. Projectmates budgeting tool is flexible, robust, and automates the otherwise error-prone process of tracking the budget manually. All Projectmates cost tracking modules are based on construction industry standards. </p>
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<p>By accessing Projectmates through a simple web browser anytime, the owner, architects, contractors, and consultants collaborate on a common platform to keep the flow of information moving and to reduce discrepancies and data entry mistakes. With the many project stakeholders involved in this project, the Speed will benefit greatly from the collaborative nature of Projectmates while still being able to control access to information.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>About Speed Art Museum&#13;<br />
<br />The Speed Art Museum is Kentucky&#8217;s largest art museum with a collection that spans 6,000 years of human creativity. An independent museum located on the campus of the University of Louisville, the Speed was founded in 1925 by Hattie Bishop Speed as a memorial to her husband, James Breckinridge Speed, a prominent Louisville businessman and philanthropist. Its magnificent building and impressive collection serve more than 180,000 visitors each year, making it a nationally recognized institution. To learn more about the Speed visit http://www.speedmuseum.org.</p>
<p>&#13;</p>
<p>About Systemates&#13;<br />
<br />Founded in 1995 by leading architects and software engineers, Systemates developed Projectmates to equip owners and owners representatives with a secure, sophisticated Web-based construction management software solution. Projectmates collaborative platform dramatically improves project execution, cuts costs and delays, increases accountability, and reduces risks. With its cutting edge technology, Projectmates creates one seamless platform for managing the complete lifecycle of a building, from planning, bidding, and building to maintaining the facilities. Over 25,000 users from organizations such as Retailers, Real Estate developers, Educational and Government agencies rely on Projectmates to manage billions of dollars in capital construction programs. Systemates is privately held and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. To learn more about Projectmates by Systemates visit projectmates.com.</p>
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		<title>Fourth Annual BASF Builders Challenge Award Recipients Announced at IBS 2012</title>
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Florham Park, NJ (PRWEB) February 10, 2012 </p>
<p> BASF and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today honored 10 U.S homebuilders during the Fourth Annual BASF Builders Challenge Awards ceremony during the 2012 International Builders Show? at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida.</p>
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<p>The BASF Builders Challenge Awards, established by BASF in 2009, pay tribute to builders who achieve significant benchmarks under the DOE Builders Challenge program. To qualify, homes must use at least 30 percent less energy than a typical new home built to code, and they must meet Builders Challenge Quality Criteria to ensure the highest level of comfort and quality. 2012 recipients include:</p>
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<p>Most Homes Qualified to the Builders Challenge&#13;<br />
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 ????Lennar Homes and Village Builders, Texas, the 2012 winner in this category, qualified 2,182 homes to Builders Challenge requirements in 2011. Lennar Homes and Village Builders market these high- performance homes to achieve market differentiation, reach new buyers, and sell more homes.
<p>Maximized Energy Performance for homes that produce as much energy as they use:</p>
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<p> ????Artistic Homes, Albuquerque, N.M., was recognized for building two Maximized Energy Performance homes. Artistic Homes has received a BASF Builders Challenge Award every year since the award program inception. In 2008, Artistic Homes became the first production homebuilder in the United States to offer a true net-zero energy option on all its homes.&#13;<br />
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 ????Cobblestone Homes, Bay City, Mich., was recognized for achieving a dual certification, meeting both the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Green Building Standard and the Builders Challenge specifications.  Additionally, this home received the prestigious NAHB Research Centers EnergyValue? Housing Award and has been marketed as Michigans first affordable net-zero energy home.&#13;</p>
<p> ????Greenhill Contracting, Inc., New Paltz, N.Y., was honored both for building net-zero energy luxury homes and for leading the way to make New York States first net-zero energy development a reality. Greenhills goal is to build the demand for netzero homes by reducing the price point, in order to make this net-zero energy the market standard.&#13;</p>
<p> ????Ichijo USA, Seattle, Wash., constructed 10 Maximized Energy Performance homes in 2011. These homes in the zHome sustainable townhome community have Home Energy Rating System (HERS) scores ranging from 0 to -1, and use local materials, employ water reduction strategies, and ensure superior indoor air quality.  With this net-zero, carbon neutral project, Ichijo is hoping to set a new benchmark for U.S. housing.  &#13;</p>
<p> ????Josh Wynne Construction, Sarasota, Fla., 2011 homes achieves an impressive negative 14 on the HERS Index.  Its strategy includes dovetailing traditional craftsmanship with modern building science to deliver comfortable, energy saving, high-performance homes to satisfy the demands of todays homebuyers. The result is a construction backlog beyond 2014.&#13;<br />
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 ????KB Home, Texas and Calif., built two Maximized Energy Performance homes in 2011. Moreover, KB Home, a national production builder, launched the Zero House 2.0 product line in 2011 and found new ways to streamline the construction process and reduce associated costs in order to make energy-saving production homes attainable to a wide cross-section of homebuyers.&#13;</p>
<p> ????Lifestyle Homes, Melbourne, Fla., achieved the three Maximized Energy Performance homes this past year. Working with DOE Building America team (the Building America Partnership for Improved Residential Construction led by the Florida Solar Energy Center) the team developed of an affordable net-zero energy product line.&#13;</p>
<p> ????Wright-Way Remodeling &amp; Construction, Tyler, Texas, in partnership with Wright Way Solar Technologies, set a new record in 2011 for the lowest HERS score in the nation with a  28 HERS score. Additionally, the home earned the NAHBs Emerald Certification for excellence in environmental performance.&#13;<br />
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 ????Zero Energy Plans, Coupeville, Wash., unveiled its Maximized Energy Performance home in 2011 boasting -14 HERS. Due to structural insulated panel (SIP) construction, south-facing windows, efficient heat pump, and 6,000-watt solar panel array, the home has no electrical or heating bills. This single-family, custom home was built for less than the price of an area townhouse.
<p>To learn more the award recipients and BASFs commitment to sustainable construction, please visit http://www.basf.us/construction.</p>
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<p>The Builders Challenge&#13;<br />
<br />Spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the Builders Challenge is a voluntary effort to provide compelling answers. Through the Builders Challenge, participating homebuilders will have an easy way to differentiate their best energy-performing homes from other products in the marketplace, and to make the benefits clear to buyers. Since 2008, the U.S. building industry has met the DOEs Builders Challenge initiative with the construction of more than 10,000 high-performance, energy-efficient homes, resulting in cumulative energy cost savings of nearly $  15 million and a CO2 emissions reduction of 71,412 tons.</p>
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<p>Professional Builder&#13;<br />
<br />For more than 74 years, Professional Builder magazine has remained dedicated to serving the needs of the nations home building community  builders, designers and trade partners  with award-winning content and proven, practical solutions. Each month, Professional Builder is read by 112,000 leading decision makers in the home building market, 100 percent of whom have the authority to buy or specify building materials, products, and equipment.</p>
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<p>BASF  The Chemical Company&#13;<br />
<br />BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has approximately 16,400 employees in North America, and had sales of $  17.7 billion in 2010. For more information about BASFs North American operations, visit http://www.basf.us.</p>
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<p>BASF is the worlds leading chemical company: The Chemical Company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products, and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner, BASF creates chemistry to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of more than 63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately 109,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at http://www.basf.com or in the Social Media Newsroom at newsroom.basf.com. </p>
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<p>Professional Builder? is a registered trademark of SGC Horizon  Building &amp; Construction Group.</p>
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<p>The International Builders Show? is a registered trademark of the National Association of Home Builders.</p>
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<p>The EnergyValue Housing Award? is a registered trademark of the NAHB Research Center.</p>
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Hatfield, PA (PRWEB) February 09, 2012 </p>
<p> KNEX Brands, the US construction toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, is pleased to introduce five new additions to its KNEX Classics line of building sets. The line, created in response to fan requests, features all classic Made in the USA KNEX rods and connectors which were first introduced in 1992. </p>
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<p>KNEX Classics Strike Force Bomber Building Set&#13;<br />
<br />Kids will have a blast building  and then playing with &#8211; a bomber with bomb bay doors that open! The Strike Force Bomber Set Building Set includes 137 pieces, including 129 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA.  Set includes ideas for two alternate builds and is perfect for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $  12.99. Available spring 2012.</p>
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<p>KNEX Classics Rally Sport Racer Building Set&#13;<br />
<br />Ready? Set? Build! Youngsters will enjoy building&#8211;and then racing &#8211; the new rally sport racer! The set is Made in the USA and includes 113 classic KNEX pieces plus ideas for 2 alternate builds.  Perfect for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $  12.99. Available spring 2012.</p>
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<p>KNEX Classics Transport Chopper Building Set &#13;<br />
<br />Have fun building, and then flying, the new Transport Chopper! Set includes a motor for spinning propellers and 342 pieces, including 341 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA. Ideas for 2 alternate builds also included. Combine with the KNEX Classics 4 Wheel Drive Truck to build a race car with working pistons and tail lights!  Ideal for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $  24.99. Available fall 2012.</p>
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<p>KNEX Classics 4 Wheel Drive Truck Building Set &#13;<br />
<br />Build and then drive the 4 wheel truck that features motion-activated lights and all wheel steering! Set includes 313 parts including 312 classic KNEX pieces made in the USA.   Ideas for two alternate builds also included.  Combine with the KNEX Classics Transport Chopper to build a race car with working pistons and tail lights! Ideal for builders ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $  24.99. Available fall 2012.</p>
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<p>KNEX Classics 50 Model Building Set&#13;<br />
<br />Classic KNEX pieces mean big building fun! Kids can let their imaginations run with this set loaded with 700 pieces. The KNEX Classics 50 Model Building Set is Made in the USA and includes ideas to build 50 models from a Hot Air Balloon, to a Sand Castle to a Lighthouse and more!  Or kids can create their own one of a kind models!  Perfect for ages 7+. Suggested retail price is $  34.99. Available fall 2012.</p>
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<p>About KNEX Brands&#13;<br />
<br />Founded in 1992, KNEX Brands, the worlds most innovative construction toy company, was established to make and sell what has become one of the worlds leading integrated construction systems for children. Winner of over 200 international awards and recognitions, KNEX is Americas building toy company focused on Building Worlds Kids Love, and encourages youngsters to imagine, build and play.  For more information, please visit http://www.knex.com.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 Generation Opportunity, a rapidly growing organization with over 2.3 million Facebook fans that is mobilizing young adults through a strategy based on social media and ground operations, is proud to announce its new Valentines for Vets initiative for Valentines Day 2012. The online effort allows people to create personal [...]]]></description>
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Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 08, 2012 </p>
<p> Generation Opportunity, a rapidly growing organization with over 2.3 million Facebook fans that is mobilizing young adults through a strategy based on social media and ground operations, is proud to announce its new Valentines for Vets initiative for Valentines Day 2012. The online effort allows people to create personal expressions of love, support, and appreciation for U.S. veterans. Many of the Facebook fans on Generation Opportunitys pages Being American by GO and The Constitution by GO are current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces serving or living overseas.</p>
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<p>The Valentines for Vets initiative allows anyone the opportunity to create a message of thanks to the selfless heroes, especially Americas youngest veterans, who have taken time out of their lives and careers to defend Americas freedom, security, and exceptionalism. The Generation Opportunity team knows  through the service of their own friends, family members, and those they love  the vital impact that a heartfelt and well-timed thank you can have on the morale of veterans, said Paul T. Conway, president of Generation Opportunity and former Chief of Staff to Major General Douglas ODell, USMC (Ret.), at the United States Department of Homeland Security. On a day when Americans traditionally engage in expressions of love to one another, it is a great opportunity to remind those who served that their fellow citizens and nation love them and fully respect their service and sacrifice. </p>
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<p>Generation Opportunity will deliver the messages to veterans during the week of Valentines Day. </p>
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<p>HOW IT WORKS</p>
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<p>1.????Go to this link  http://generationopportunity.org/valentines-for-vets/&#13;<br />
<br />2.????Follow the instructions and write your personal message. &#13;<br />
<br />3.????After submitting, messages will be delivered to veterans the week of Valentines Day.&#13;<br />
<br />4.????For questions or other information, please email info(at)generationopportunity(dot)org </p>
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<p>ABOUT GENERATION OPPORTUNITY </p>
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<p>Generation Opportunity is a non-profit, non-partisan 501 (c)(4) organization that seeks to engage everyone from young adults, to early career professionals, college students, young mothers and fathers, construction workers, current service men and women, veterans, entrepreneurs, and all Americans who find themselves dissatisfied with the status quo and willing to create a better tomorrow.</p>
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<p>Generation Opportunity operates on a strategy that combines advanced social media tactics with proven field tactics to reach Americans 18-29. The organizations social media platforms  Being American by GO on Facebook and The Constitution by GO on Facebook  have amassed a total fan base of more than 2.3 million. Both pages post links to relevant articles and reports from sources ranging from the federal General Accountability Office (GAO), to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Brookings Institution, The Wall Street Journal, The Huffington Post, and The Heritage Foundation.</p>
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<p>Read about Generation Opportunity here; visit Being American by GO on Facebook here and The Constitution by GO on Facebook here. </p>
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<p>For our Spanish-language page  Generaci?n Oportunidad  click here.</p>
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Pennsauken, NJ (PRWEB) February 06, 2012 </p>
<p> More musicians than ever are recording their music in a home project studio, but too often their recordings are marred by poor technique, inadequate tools, and a substandard acoustic environment. Disc Makers&#8217; new &#8220;Home Studio Series&#8221; of guides is aimed at helping musicians better understand the recording process while providing information to help them improve their studios and recordings.</p>
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<p>Building a Professional Home Studio: A no-skimping guide to turning your living room into an A-Room, the first in the Home Studio Series, was written by Philadelphia&#8217;s iconic Grammy-winning engineer Michael Tarsia and details the process of constructing an acoustically sound, professional recording environment in his home. The guide explores how Tarsia built his studio from the ground up, the pros and cons of renting a space vs. building at home, picking the prime location to build, soundproofing and sound leakage, building an isolation booth, and more.</p>
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<p>Disc Makers, the nations leading independent disc manufacturer, maintains DIY music blog Echoes, and has published over a dozen guides aimed at helping musicians sustain their own careers. This series of guides is their first to tackle the topic of home recording.</p>
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<p>Our readers are musicians who are constantly recording music,&#8221; says Tony van Veen, CEO of Disc Makers. &#8220;So whether it&#8217;s about gear, recording techniques, or tips from successful producers, the subject of home recording really resonates, and we developed this series of guides to deliver quality advice that musicians can act on immediately.</p>
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<p>Other titles in the Home Studio Series will include The $  999 Home Studio Guide; The Home Studio Microphone Guide; Using Compressors, Delays, and Reverb; and Getting Great Tones in Your Home Studio. &#8220;With each new volume, we&#8217;ll touch on a different topic related to recording, explains Andre Calilhanna, the editor of The Home Studio Series. By the end, we&#8217;ll have provided a very well-rounded, rich resource filled with nuggets of wisdom from folks who have plenty of recording experience and lots to share on the subject.&#8221;</p>
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<p>About Disc Makers&#13;<br />
<br />Disc Makers is the worlds largest CD &amp; DVD manufacturer for independent musicians, filmmakers, and businesses. They offer a massive range of products and services, including complete CD &amp; DVD Duplication, CD &amp; DVD Replication, printing, and custom packaging, plus their full line of state-of-the-art automated disc duplicating and printing systems. In business since 1946, the company produced almost 70,000 CD and DVD projects in 2011, an all-time record.</p>
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		<title>EcoHome Magazine Launches Vision 2020</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 EcoHome magazine announced today the official launch of Vision 2020, a first-of-its kind virtual Sustainability Summit comprised of the nations foremost experts in key sectors of sustainable design. The group will convene quarterly throughout 2012 to share research, uncover the greatest technological innovations and map a critical path toward [...]]]></description>
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Washington, DC (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 </p>
<p> EcoHome magazine announced today the official launch  of Vision 2020, a first-of-its kind virtual Sustainability Summit comprised of the nations foremost experts in key sectors of sustainable design.   The group will convene quarterly throughout 2012 to share research, uncover the greatest technological innovations and map a critical path toward sustainability for the residential construction industry between now and 2020.  </p>
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<p>Led by Rick Schwolsky, editorial director of EcoHome, Vision 2020 is an unprecedented gathering of experts representing the key sectors of sustainable design, including the areas of land use and planning, energy and carbon, regenerative design, materials and resources, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, products and performance, building systems research, green building codes and market transformation. </p>
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<p>Environmental challenges facing us as a nation and an industry have grown increasingly urgent over the past 40 years, said Rick Schwolsky, editorial director for EcoHome.  And while weve made great strides in the right direction, we still face enormous hurdles.  The good news is that the building sector is in position to lead the way toward sustainability, and if we follow the right path along a critical timeline, we can actually help reduce carbon emissions, slow the effects of climate change, and conserve our natural resources.  This is the mission of our Vision 2020 research team  who will work throughout this year to lay out the metrics and milestones and create the new roadmap to a sustainable future. The clock is ticking  its time to put our future in focus today. </p>
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<p>The Vision 2020 section chairs are:  </p>
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<p>Bob Berkebile, BNIM&#13;<br />
<br />Christopher Leinberger, The Brookings Institution&#13;<br />
<br />Edward Mazria, Architecture 2030&#13;<br />
<br />Francesca Desmarais, Architecture 2030&#13;<br />
<br />Nadav Malin, BuildingGreen&#13;<br />
<br />Carole Baker, Alliance for Water Efficiency&#13;<br />
<br />Mary Ann Dickinson, Alliance for Water Efficiency&#13;<br />
<br />David Jacobs, National Center for Healthy Housing&#13;<br />
<br />Alex Wilson, BuildingGreen&#13;<br />
<br />Peter Yost, BuildingGreen&#13;<br />
<br />Michael Dickens, IBACOS&#13;<br />
<br />Sam Rashkin, U.S. Department of Energy&#13;<br />
<br />Cliff Majersik, Institute for Market Transformation</p>
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<p>You can learn more about the chairs at http://www.ecohomemagazine.com/vision-2020/.</p>
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<p>About EcoHome&#13;<br />
<br />Published by Hanley Wood, LLC, EcoHome is a trusted media source for green-focused builders, architects, and other industry professionals in print, online, and in person. Its award-winning coverage of certified green building projects and products cuts through the confusion surrounding green/sustainable product selection, and delivers the highest levels of clarity, accuracy, and credibility to the home building professionals who rely on our content for professional guidance. http://www.EcoHomeMagazine.com</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tustin, CA (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 Local Lighthouse is revolutionizing the SEO industry by directly connecting small business owners to their websites and SEO Company. In January, the Internet Marketing company introduced a new online portal called PARC, or the Performance and Reporting Center, which will allow small business owners instant access to nearly every [...]]]></description>
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Tustin, CA (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 </p>
<p> Local Lighthouse is revolutionizing the SEO industry by directly connecting small business owners to their websites and SEO Company.  In January, the Internet Marketing company introduced a new online portal called PARC, or the Performance and Reporting Center, which will allow small business owners instant access to nearly every aspect of their marketing strategy.  PARC is designed to exponentially increase awareness on the performance of a website, serve as a valuable conduit between the team members of the SEO company and the client, as well as give the client a way to update their site and social media platforms more efficiently than ever before. </p>
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<p>Local Lighthouse designed the integrated system that they call PARC with their clients needs in mind.  PARC allows greater access to the SEO team that built the Internet marketing strategy and improves communication with the web designers that engineered the site for maximum performance.  The online portal is designed with an easy-to-use interface that allows the client to navigate through a reporting feature that clearly shows the client which top keywords are being optimized and why those specific keywords were chosen.  In addition, PARC displays commentary on every part of the process of site creation, even highlighting the exact, up-to-date statistics on the sites performance.  Local Lighthouse designed a FAQ section to help with any queries and constructed a way for the client to interact directly with the SEO team.  The company will soon be developing features that allow clients to request specific changes to their sites as well as a way for them to instantly update all of their social media from a single platform.  PARC is equipped with virtually every aspect of a small business Internet marketing strategy.</p>
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<p>According to Senior SEO Technician Nic Hondel, PARC not only brings our SEO services to the next level of Internet marketing, it challenges the boundaries that many SEO companies are afraid to cross, giving the client direct access to the very team that created their site and allowing the client to easily and efficiently make the changes they want.  Mr. Hondel maintains, Right now, we are simply laying the groundwork.  PARC will soon offer nearly everything a small business owner will need to effectively market their products or services.</p>
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<p>Local Lighthouse is confident that their new investment and endeavor will change the way small businesses and SEO companies interact, giving more control and insight to the client than ever before.  Local Lighthouse hopes to expand PARCs features, making it even easier for small businesses to market themselves on the Internet by taking advantage of new marketing strategies.  Local Lighthouse released the first version of PARC earlier this month.</p>
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<p>About Local Lighthouse:</p>
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<p>Local Lighthouse is a Tustin, CA based SEO company that provides unparalleled internet visibility to its local and small business clients for a competitive advantage.  Local Lighthouse works closely with each client to produce a custom website that maximizes web traffic.  For more information, please visit http://www.locallighthouse.com or call (888) 370  8231.</p>
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<p>Email: Houston.Fraley(at)locallighthouse(dot)com</p>
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