Business, Fashion

Whiteflash Store Approved for Membership in American Gem Society

Author: Whiteflash Inc.
Dateline: Houston, Texas (HOUSTON, Texas)  | Tue, 03 Dec 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Whiteflash Inc., a leading retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, announced today that their retail store has been granted membership in the prestigious American Gem Society. Recognized for the success of their first retail store, and for a continued reputation for excellence in the domestic and international jewelry market, Whiteflash joins an organization comprised of some of the finest jewelers in the world.”



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Whiteflash Inc., a leading retailer of diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, today announced that their retail store has been granted membership in the prestigious American Gem Society. Recognized for the success of their first retail store, and for a continued reputation for excellence in the domestic and international jewelry market, Whiteflash joins an organization comprised of some of the finest jewelers in the world.

As a pioneer and leader in the e-commerce channel of the fine jewelry industry on the strength of their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal diamond brand, Whiteflash firmly established themselves in traditional marketing in 2012 with the opening of their first local store in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas, just 20 minutes southwest of the famed Galleria shopping center in Houston. The Whiteflash retail store is not only a showplace for top quality AGS and GIA certified diamonds, it is home to some of the finest designer engagement rings available including such brands as Tacori, Verragio, Ritani, Vatche, Mark Schneider and Benchmark.

Whiteflash specializes in diamonds of ultimate cut quality, and serves a sophisticated clientele with a strong preference for diamonds graded at the AGS Laboratories. As a longtime client and enthusiastic advocate of the scientifically rigorous light performance grading done at the AGSL, Whiteflash has published numerous articles on their state-of-the-art research and outstanding services, including a recent co-authored series detailing the procedures involved in diamond grading at the AGS Laboratories.

Whiteflash is honored to become a member of the American Gem Society. As a company dedicated to providing the consumer with the highest level of information, education and customer care, Whiteflash core values are perfectly in line with the aspirations and guiding principles of the AGS where integrity, education and consumer protection are paramount.

In the words of Whiteflash CEO Debi Wexler, "Over the years we have developed great admiration and appreciation for the talented people and outstanding work done at the AGS Lab. We are delighted to be joining the American Gem Society as members, and we look forward to making significant contributions to furthering the goals of AGS and our fellow retailers."

About Whiteflash:

Whiteflash is a top tier retail jeweler specializing in Ideal Diamonds, Designer Engagement Rings and Fine Bridal Jewelry. Their A CUT ABOVE(R) Super Ideal Diamonds are considered by trade experts and diamond connoisseurs to be among the finest in the world.

Whiteflash is the first jewelry retailer in the world to attain ISO 9001 certification for total quality management and welcome visitors to their Houston jewelry showroom located in the upscale community of Sugar Land, Texas.

Serving a national and international audience through a robust e-commerce website, Whiteflash has been a pioneer in bringing the diamond and jewelry industry into the internet age by providing consumers with in-depth technical knowledge, expansive selection, competitive pricing and comprehensive assurance.

For more information, log onto http://www.whiteflash.com/ or call toll free 877-612-6770.

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Business, Safety and Security Solutions

Treadstone 71 Expands Groundbreaking Cyber Intelligence Services

Author: Treadstone 71 LLC
Dateline: Half Moon Bay, California (HALF MOON BAY, Calif.)  | Tue, 03 Dec 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Treadstone 71 LLC today announced expansion of its pioneering cyber intelligence services used to methodically and systematically collect, organize and analyze data. Treadstone 71 integrates, evaluates, and interprets information from all data sources delivering a range of opportunities and recommendations key to decision making.”



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Treadstone 71 LLC today announced expansion of its pioneering cyber intelligence services used to methodically and systematically collect, organize and analyze data. Treadstone 71 integrates, evaluates, and interprets information from all data sources delivering a range of opportunities and recommendations key to decision making.

The new services assist analysts to comprehend complicated and uncertain situations leading to comprehensive situational awareness while teaching analysts to be their own collectors. The program examines personalities and a cross-cut of various skills to answer questions immediately when possible, setting the stage for deeper analysis by default.

"Security is not intelligence. Nor is technical data cobbled together with today's security tools," said Jeff Bardin, Chief Intel Office for Treadstone 71. "Cyber Intelligence is what cyber security should be based upon. Unlike many in the marketplace today, our DNA is rooted in intelligence."

Treadstone 71 uses a methodical process to examine information determining the nature, function, interrelationships, personalities, and intent regarding the client and target attack surfaces, and intelligence capabilities. From credibility and source reliability verification and validation to cyber elicitation, dry cleaning and ghost surveillance, Treadstone 71's services cover the gamut of cyber intelligence capabilities.

Treadstone 71 systematically searches for and collects information, material, and socio-cultural information from fast fluxed locations analyzing data to answer information requirements, facilitate subsequent operations, or support criminal prosecution. Specialized methods tactics, techniques, and procedures are used in executing cyber intelligence activities to obscure, protect, or otherwise frustrate detection.

"We analyze fragmented and contradictory data in order to identify significant facts while drawing deductions," said Bardin. "Treadstone uses structured analytic techniques that help overcome the cognitive problems that lead to intelligence failures. The approach helps guide us in how we conceive, format, produce, and disseminate intelligence reports to our clients. Treadstone delivers clear, concise, bottom-line-up-front reporting for time sensitive, actionable cyber intelligence."

Treadstone 71's cyber intelligence services provide clarity and persuasiveness in reporting that is oriented towards conclusions, focused on the future, and relative to client requirements.

About Treadstone 71 LLC:

Treadstone 71 ( https://www.treadstone71.com/ ), founded in 2002, a woman and veteran owned small business delivers cyber intelligence, counterintelligence, infiltration, clandestine cyber HUMINT, OSINT training and analysis, cyber psychological and target acquisition operations. For more information call (888) 714-0071 or email at intel@treadstone71.com.

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Advertising and Marketing, Business

‘Marketing Phobia’ Leading Cause of Small Business Bankruptcy

Author: Luke Avedon
Dateline: Irvine, California (IRVINE, Calif.)  | Wed, 27 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The fear of self-promotion is a taboo subject in our small business community - no one will discuss it - however, it is the hidden cause behind business failure statistics, says marketing expert Luke Avedon. 'It's incredible how devastating 'marketing phobia' can be,' says Avedon, a respected authority on small business marketing in Irvine, Calif.”



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The fear of self-promotion is a taboo subject in our small business community - no one will discuss it - however, it is the hidden cause behind business failure statistics, says marketing expert Luke Avedon. "It's incredible how devastating 'marketing phobia' can be," says Avedon, a respected authority on small business marketing in Irvine, Calif.

"The fear of self-promotion does not only apply to sales people making cold calls - it can even prevent your average mom-and-pop store owner from engaging in the most tame marketing possible, even something as simple as saying 'hello' to their customers."

Avendon cites a 2009 study by Behavioral Sciences Research Press Inc., which showed that 43 percent of people working in retail stores were too shy to even greet visitors. (Customer Engagement Discomfort in Retail Sales Environments (2009, April). Bryant, T.R., Presented at the 55th Annual Convention, Southwestern Psychological Association, San Antonio, Texas.)

"The current statistics on small business bankruptcy are misleading," says Avedon. "For example this past July, Statistics Brai, combined all the recent major surveys on business failure. They list lack of market awareness as only the seventh cause of bankruptcy. The problem with these statistics is that fear of self-promotion contributes to almost all the other causes of failure as well. For example, pride - number six - or the number one cause of bankruptcy, 'going into the business for the wrong reasons.' What this really means, the entrepreneur did not go into business to self-promote but to peruse a passion or hobby."

Luckily there is a way to overcome "marketing phobia" using these simple steps provided by Avedon:

1. Two techniques taught to me by a Buddhist monk in San Diego which can help anyone overcome the fear of self-promotion.

2. Why rock climbing may be the most important new hobby for anyone dealing with fear.

3. The secret of rubber bands which can eliminate obsessive self-promotion anxiety.

4. One thing that happens to young men in puberty, which can devastate a business career in adulthood.

5. How the folks everyone assumes are natural self-promoters are in the greatest danger.

"'Marketing phobia' is fatal to small business. Corporations can hide behind a large advertising budget but the little guys have to rely on grassroots methods to generate sales," concludes Avedon.

About Luke Avedon:

Avedon specializes in finding hidden marketing opportunities in established ongoing businesses so they can get more sales without having to spend a lot more money. Luke started off in real estate in Roswell, N.M., after college. He would find distressed homes and fix them up and rent them to working families. "I was completely clueless about business. I knew nothing about sales and marketing. It was a brutal experience. I remember that one fateful day at the library when I read my first book on 'Direct Response Marketing.' I was literally hitting myself over the head with it. Why Didn't I think of this stuff before?"

For an entertaining, informative interview, call Luke at (562) 217-2164. For more information, visit: http://www.feesguaranteedmarketing.com/ .

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Business, Entertainment, Music and Recording Industry

Atlanta-Based Valiant Horizon Announces Dutch DJ-Producer Rodger Forrest as the Latest Artist to Join Its Label Roster

Author: Valiant Horizon
Dateline: Atlanta, Georgia (ATLANTA, Ga.)  | Tue, 26 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Atlanta-based record label Valiant Horizon today announced that Rodger Forrest is the latest musician to join its artist roster. With a number of EDM recordings and European DJ performances already under his belt, Rodger is positioned to take the dance music world by storm. Influenced by many genres, he comfortably produces music in a number of spaces including electro, trance, deep house and progressive.”



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Atlanta-based record label Valiant Horizon today announced that Rodger Forrest is the latest musician to join its artist roster. With a number of EDM recordings and European DJ performances already under his belt, Rodger is positioned to take the dance music world by storm. Influenced by many genres, he comfortably produces music in a number of spaces including electro, trance, deep house and progressive.

In addition, Rodger's DJ work includes performances in Holland and on the Baeleric island of Mallorca right near Ibiza.

Rodger's first Valiant Horizon single "Blue Bay" is an intoxicating EDM gem set for worldwide release today.

Rodger recently moved to Willemstad, Curacao after years of living in Breda, Netherlands - which happens to be the home also of two current DJ Magazine top 10 DJs Tiesto and Hardwell. So he certainly comes from a place that has an established history of cultivating top-notch DJ and EDM talent. With his current life in Curacao, Rodger is embracing his Euro music roots while intertwining them with his present country home where he currently has a DJ residence at Mambo Beach Club.

Working in so many areas of the dance music realm, Rodger has an interesting music production style where he may start off by playing a melody on his keyboard or piano and build from there to determine the style of music it may become - as opposed to at the start - which can make for surprising and striking results. From calm and suave synth lines to ear-pleasing trance and deep/electro sounds, Rodger produces a unique mix that is ripe for the dance floor as well easy electronic listening outside of the club world.

Focused mainly in the deep tech/trance space, Rodger's first Valiant Horizon single "Blue Bay" is an intoxicating EDM gem set for worldwide release on November 26, 2013 via major online retailers including iTunes and Amazon.

About Rodger Forrest:

Rodger Forrest is a 22-year old rising Dutch DJ/producer on the international electronic dance music scene. After years of practicing with multiple digital audio workstations, Rodger decided in 2012 to study at an established music production studio and is now a professional studio engineer and beat producer. With his own unique sound consisting of elements such as electro, trance, deep house and progressive, he is certainly making a powerful statement with his music through his stunning capability of combining different melodies into one peaceful harmonic concept. In addition, he has a number of DJ performance credits including ones on the Baeleric island of Mallorca near Ibiza and also in Holland. Rodger currently resides in Willemstad, Curacao after years of living in Breda, Netherlands. Because Rodger is still young and fresh with his music, we expect to hear a lot more from him and his EDM tracks in the years to come.

Learn more about Rodger Forrest: https://www.facebook.com/RODGERFORREST .

About Valiant Horizon:

Valiant Horizon is an emerging U.S.-based brand out of Atlanta, Georgia. As both a music label and production unit - as well as communications organization - the company has a mission to deliver quality top-notch releases in the house, techno and trance genres for the worldwide dance music community. Covering everything from high energy sounds to progressive terrain, Valiant Horizon seeks to explore and promote the varying fascinating facets of today's ever-changing electronic dance music scene in its own unique way.

Find out more about Valiant Horizon: https://www.facebook.com/valianthorizon .

Hear a preview of "Blue Bay":
http://soundcloud.com/rodgerforrest/bluebay-preview


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Business, Fashion, Online Shopping Sites

James Allen Unveils Its New True-Life Rings Imagery

Author: James Allen
Dateline: New York, New York (NEW YORK, N.Y.)  | Wed, 20 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “James Allen has taken another quantum leap forward with its True-Life Ring Imagery. This state-of-the-art imagery gives jewelry customers the best possible perception of the engagement ring they are about to buy. James Allen is the only luxury retailer to offer this level of quality.”



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James Allen has taken another quantum leap forward with its True-Life Ring Imagery. This state-of-the-art imagery gives jewelry customers the best possible perception of the engagement ring they are about to buy. James Allen is the only luxury retailer to offer this level of quality.

Every nuance, subtlety, and fine detail of an ring is presented with accuracy, so what you see is exactly what you get. As a result, customers can design a dream engagement ring with ease and confidence, all from the comfort of home or mobile device.

You can view and rotate these remarkable images here: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/vintage/ .

"Next year, when Nvidia plans to launch their new generation of graphic cards, we will be able to show customers any variation of custom jewelry they desire, all in real-time! Only leading animation studios like DreamWorks and Pixar could be experimenting with such cutting-edge technologies," says Harel Ben-Ari, Imagery Director at JamesAllen.com

Earlier this year, James Allen launched its exclusive 360 degree Diamond Display Technology(TM), which marks a revolutionary way to buy diamonds. James Allen's new ring imagery is another achievement in empowering customers to purchase with complete confidence.

"As an internet retailer, we need to work tirelessly to provide an unparalleled shopping experience. Our unique display technologies enable customers to see exactly what they are getting when they shop online - no surprises, no disappointments, and no compromise. We sell only the finest quality diamonds, and we stand behind every piece of jewelry we sell," says David Berkovits, Director of Marketing at James Allen.

For details, please see http://www.JamesAllen.com/ .

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Business, Economic Development

2014 MADE Competition Opens Doors for New Businesses

Author: Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship
Dateline: Marshall, Missouri (MARSHALL, Mo.)  | Mon, 18 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “The Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is pleased to announce the fifth annual MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition (MADE 2014). This year's event will be launched by MVCAA and the Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week.”



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The Missouri Valley Community Action Agency is pleased to announce the fifth annual MADE In Missouri State Entrepreneurship Competition (MADE 2014). This year's event will be launched by MVCAA and the Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship in conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week.

The MADE competition provides opportunities for new and potential business owners to move their business ideas from concept to a successful business through technical assistance, marketing, advice and networking opportunities plus the ability to compete for investment funding. The competition is open to youth and adult residents of Missouri that want to start or grow businesses in Missouri.

According to the Kauffman Foundation "Global Entrepreneurship Week is the world's largest celebration of the innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth and expand human welfare. GEW is more than just an awareness campaign. It is a platform for connection and collaboration-engaging all players along the entrepreneurship spectrum in strengthening ecosystems around the world."

Participants begin the process by answering a questionnaire about their business ideas in the preliminary round. The judges in that round provide tips, suggestions and referrals to strengthen the business. Those participants that advance to the final round will submit a complete business plan with financials by August 1, 2014 and then participate in a trade show complete with an investor style pitch in August. Winners at that round will receive investment funding for their business.

First round application materials can be accessed online at http://www.mvcaa.net/index.cfm?Page=MADE with a first round submission deadline of May 31, 2014. Submissions by mail must be postmarked by May 31, and those by email must be sent by 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2014.

For more information and to register, go online to http://www.mvcaa.net/index.cfm?Page=MADE, or contact:
Cheryl Zimny
Community Development Manager
Missouri Valley Community Action Agency
1415 S. Odell
Marshall, MO 65340
Phone: 660-886-7476, ext. 816
Fax: 660-831-5039
zimnyc[at]mvcaa.net

The Missouri Alliance for the Development of Entrepreneurship (MADE) is a coalition of a diverse group of organizations, technical assistance professionals, university, federal and state departments, entrepreneurs and other professionals. The guiding purpose behind its creation was the integration of a coalition dedicated to cultivating entrepreneurship in Missouri by assisting entrepreneurs in creating, financing and managing their new businesses and effecting an environment which supports them. The Alliance is spearheaded by Missouri Valley Community Action Agency of Marshall, Missouri.

Currently this project is funded 75 percent at $15,000 with federal funds and 25 percent at $5,000 by nongovernmental sources for a total amount of $20,000. The federal funds are received from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) provided by the Missouri Department of Social Services, Family Support Division.

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Business, Home and Garden

Designer Donna Terry Launches Boston Design and Interiors, Inc.: Boston Interior Design Firm Transforms Drawing Room in Famous Glen Magna Estate

Author: Boston Design and Interiors, Inc.
Dateline: Boston, Massachusetts (BOSTON, Mass.)  | Tue, 12 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Donna Terry, an award winning Boston interior designer, today announced the launch of her new location: Boston Design and Interiors, Inc., located at 75 Arlington Street. The Boston interior design company provides discriminating clients with a full range of design services, from single room remodeling and decorating to extensive multi-tiered design projects for estates.”



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Donna Terry, an award winning Boston interior designer, today announced the launch of her new location: Boston Design and Interiors, Inc., located at 75 Arlington Street. The Boston interior design company provides discriminating clients with a full range of design services, from single room remodeling and decorating to extensive multi-tiered design projects for estates.

"Our interior design schemes often include creating interior architectural detailing - designing ornate wrought iron railings, fireplace mantles, built-ins and floor inlays," says Terry. "We provide our own drawings, and manage the process from fabrication to installation. This in particular allows us to provide real value to the client - in terms of not only making a significant impact in the comfort and functionality of their home but also many of these improvements increase the real monetary value to the home itself."

The firm's niche, says Terry, is in the use of design elements rooted in a historical style.

According to Terry, they go beyond the terms traditional, transitional, and contemporary and expose their clients to the various period styles that form a continuum between past and present as a basis for their design scheme.

From the English to American Arts and Crafts movement to Art Deco and Mid Century Modern design, Donna Terry's extensive knowledge of era-appropriate design elements for window treatments, furniture, tile and moldings is one of her firm's greatest assets.

To view more of the firm's projects and learn more about the interior design services offered in greater detail, visit her new firm's site http://bostondesignandinteriors.com/ .

In one home, which underwent two full-scale remodeling ventures, Terry worked off the architecture of the home by acclaimed Royal Barry Wills Associates in the tradition of Frank Lloyd Wright. Throughout the home she utilized many of the stylistic influences of the Arts and Crafts movement - use of naturalized forms as motifs, craftsmanship in wood and metalwork, natural elements like copper and natural materials like domestic slate. Complementing the open-plan design and the time period the house was built, the home was furnished in a mid century modern style. To view this project in its entirety click here: http://goo.gl/zxfXBe .

In another newly built contemporary home, Terry embraced the modern aesthetic more closely associated with the early part of the 20th century. Pattern was used in this home pared down to checkerboard, squares and circles, an aesthetic often used by the Weiner Werkstatte (Vienna Workshops). Terry tempered these geometrics with the purposeful use of spirals and sensuous curves to impart a less harsh and more feminine quality to the design. This home's dining room won a Design Award from the International Furnishings and Design Association and Design New England. To view this project in its entirety click here: http://goo.gl/KWzAVT .

CEO and lead designer Terry, with nearly 20 years of award-winning experience in design, serves clients in Boston, New England, and beyond.

While the Back Bay address is convenient for Boston and Metro West clients, Terry continues to enjoy a high-profile presence on the North Shore. The Danvers Historical Society has awarded her the largest room in the Glen Magna mansion to design for the society's fund-raising project to preserve the National Historic Landmark building - the Derby Summer House - that sits on the property. Glen Magna is the former summer retreat of the Peabody-Endicott family, first purchased by shipping magnate George Peabody - at one time one of the wealthiest men in the United States.

With an expertise in Art Deco and Neoclassical design styles, Terry is returning the 20 foot by 40 foot drawing room back to the 1930's. She is using the Egyptian fireplace, which the Endicotts bought in Egypt, as the starting point for her design scheme. To view Terry's hand-drawn rendering of a section of the soon-to-be transformed drawing room and learn more about her design planning on this project - visit her blog at: http://bostondesignandinteriors.com/donna-terry-to-design-famous-glen-magna-estates-drawing-room/ .

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Business

Shawnee Local Schools to Save $117,560 Annually Through Implementing Energy Conservation Project

Author: Energy Optimizers, USA
Dateline: Tipp City, Ohio (TIPP CITY, Ohio)  | Wed, 06 Nov 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Michael Lamb, Superintendent of Shawnee Local Schools, is pleased to announce that the district is implementing an energy conservation project, to be implemented by Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve four existing academic buildings, reduce over-all energy usage, and save taxpayer resources.”



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Michael Lamb, Superintendent of Shawnee Local Schools, is pleased to announce that the district is implementing an energy conservation project, to be implemented by Energy Optimizers, USA, to improve four existing academic buildings, reduce over-all energy usage, and save taxpayer resources.

"In an age of declining revenue and resources, the ability to reduce our operational expenditures through greater energy efficiency is tremendously important for the fiscal health of the school district. Energy Optimizers, USA, and SHP Leading Design have enabled us to save precious dollars that can be redirected into the classrooms for quality instruction for our students," says Lamb.

Energy Optimizers, USA, along with strategic partner, SHP Leading Design, has identified areas where enhancements should be made, to the local high school in particular, so the buildings can be more purposeful in their use of energy without compromising a comfortable learning environment for teachers and students. The district is utilizing a funding mechanism through the Ohio School Facilities Commission's House Bill 264 program so that the District does not have to ask for any taxpayer dollars.

Though the total cost of this project exceeds $1.1 million (prior to grants and rebates), the Shawnee Local School system stands to save a staggering $117,560 in annual energy and operations costs. As a result, the District can count on a 9.36 year payback, along with other post-project benefits, including energy management and energy education programming, in addition to increasingly efficient buildings that facilitate a productive and safe academic experience.

Energy Optimizers, USA developed a project for Shawnee Local Schools focused on lighting upgrades, which will significantly reduce electrical consumption across the district, in addition to upgrading existing mechanical equipment and retrofitting boilers. Both Shawnee High School and Middle School, along with Maplewood Intermediate School, Elmwood Primary School and the Bus Garage will all receive top of the line upgrades upon implementation of the energy conservation project including re-lamping and de-lamping fluorescent fixtures, occupancy sensors, exterior fixtures, steam boiler plant retrofits, computer upgrades, and smart controls on kitchen equipment.

"To date, SHP has helped over 35 school districts with energy saving initiatives," noted Charlie Jahnigen, Vice President of SHP Leading Design. "SHP has worked with Shawnee Local Schools since 2012 to improve their learning environments. Focusing on energy efficiency is a great step to long-term facility management," added Jahnigen. The breadth of project experience and commitment to a critical mission by Energy Optimizers, USA and SHP will serve this Lima-area school district well.

Additionally, students and teachers can expect to receive funding to implement an energy education program that allows students to take the Shawnee Local School District's sustainability efforts a step further by creating student groups called "Green Teams." The students who wish to participate in Green Team programming will participate in engrossing, educational STEM (Science. Technology. Engineering. Math) activities related to energy conservation, while encouraging their peers to become more environmentally conscious.

"It is always encouraging when the school district we are working with is as excited as we are to implement an energy conservation project," notes Bob Hausmann, Operations Manager for Energy Optimizers, USA. "Shawnee Local Schools' administration and School Board members are not only pleased to make positive changes in order to conserve both energy and taxpayer resources, they are passionate about creating better, more efficient facilities for their students and teachers. We truly look forward to helping them meet their fiscal goals and assisting them in championing a great idea - the idea that a 'greener,' more sustainable means of energy use is not only responsible and practical, it is preferable."

About Energy Optimizers, USA:

Energy Optimizers, USA works with Ohio school districts and government agencies to implement energy savings opportunities to reduce operational costs, including lighting retrofits, renewable energy projects (wind and solar), HVAC retrofit projects, building automation retrofits and energy education programs. To learn more about Energy Optimizers, USA, visit their website at http://energyoptusa.com/ or call them at (937) 877-1919.

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Banking and Finance, Business, Real Estate

From Coast to Coast, Shore Mortgage Now Offering Home Loans in All 50 States

Author: United Shore Financial Services
Dateline: Troy, Michigan (TROY, Mich.)  | Tue, 29 Oct 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “Shore Mortgage, a direct-to-consumer online mortgage lender focused on service and speed, today announced that the firm is licensed to originate and service mortgages in all 50 states. This makes Shore Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services (USFS), part of a select group of direct lenders with nationwide coverage.”



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Shore Mortgage, a direct-to-consumer online mortgage lender focused on service and speed, today announced that the firm is licensed to originate and service mortgages in all 50 states. This makes Shore Mortgage, a division of United Shore Financial Services (USFS), part of a select group of direct lenders with nationwide coverage.

"Pardon the pun, but we now operate from shore to shore," David Hall, President of Shore Mortgage, explained. "Being able to operate in every state - which means covering our country's nearly four million square miles - gives Shore Mortgage a strategic advantage. In terms of training and technology, this was hard work, an effort only a few are willing to attempt. But it is well worth it - especially for our clients moving from state to state."

The milestone is important to Shore Mortgage because as an independent broker the company does not receive the licensing exemption that depository institutions possess. Banks and credit unions are federally regulated while Shore Mortgage complies with individual state licensing issues.

Founded in 1986, Shore Mortgage offers clients a broad range of innovative mortgage lending programs, competitive rates and terms, and the convenience and security of a direct Internet-based application and approval process.

In addition to the full line of mortgage options, Shore Mortgage offers additional inventive programs including "Work Perks" which provides discounted closing costs and a premier processing team exclusively for employees of enrolled businesses, and "Shore Before" - a mortgage pre-approval "plus" reviewed by an underwriter in advance of an offer being made.

"This is an important part of Shore Mortgage's growth strategy," Hall said. "We are built upon more than 20 years of world-class service, and I'm happy we are extending that reach."

About United Shore Financial Services:

Founded in 1986, USFS is one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the United States. It operates three brands: United Wholesale Mortgage, Shore Mortgage and Capital Mortgage Funding. United Wholesale Mortgage is the fourth largest wholesale mortgage lender in the country, while Shore Mortgage is a nationally known, direct-to-consumer mortgage lender. Capital Mortgage Funding is a leading mortgage lender in southeastern Michigan. Together, the company employs more than 1,200 team members, projecting more than $16 billion in originations in 2013.

More information: http://shoremortgage.com/ .

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Business, Insurance

New Health Care Reform Consulting Services Company Assists Employers with Tracking Employee Hours Across the U.S.

Author: American Fidelity Assurance Company
Dateline: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.)  | Wed, 16 Oct 2013

freeNewsArticles Story Summary: “American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC, the recent addition to the American Fidelity family of companies and established in response to great demand from American Fidelity Assurance Company's customers, now offers a tool to assist employers with the complicated Health Care Reform law that requires employers to track employee hours constantly to determine their eligibility for health care coverage.”



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American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC (AFAS), the recent addition to the American Fidelity family of companies and established in response to great demand from American Fidelity Assurance Company's (AFA) customers, now offers a tool to assist employers with the complicated Health Care Reform law that requires employers to track employee hours constantly to determine their eligibility for health care coverage.

"We are finding that many employers are under the assumption that this is a once-and-done type of activity, when in fact, it involves having to monitor and manage eligibility constantly. This is particularly challenging if an employer's workforce includes employees whose hours vary from week to week, like a substitute teacher or nurse," said Susan Relland, vice president of AFAS.

Large employers (with 50 plus full-time equivalent employees) that fail to offer adequate and affordable coverage to all full-time employees could trigger a Free Rider Penalty. This requires employers to know who their full-time employees are and how many of them are eligible for coverage during any given month. AFAS has partnered with WorxTime, a leading-edge eligibility management system, to offer employers a solution for tracking hours and managing eligibility in connection with the Free Rider Penalty.

WorxTime monitors employee hours in real time and sends automated alerts to the employer when action is required. It also offers several other features, including calculating whether an employee will be considered full time; providing affordability testing, rate of pay safe harbor testing and a penalty calculator; and capturing information that will need to be reported to the IRS. AFAS is currently offering WorxTime at a discounted rate to customers, and customers who sign up by Jan. 1, 2014, will receive two free months of WorxTime. Anyone interested in learning more may sign up for a free webinar offered on Oct. 30 and Nov. 14, 2013.

"Our goal is to provide an end-to-end solution for employers to help them deal with the ongoing challenges created by Health Care Reform. Our suite of services and consulting assistance can relieve the administrative burden for employers as they navigate the developing law," said Relland.

"American Fidelity's timely, informative and accurate information in the ever-changing world of Health Care Reform is critical business intelligence for U.S. school systems. American Fidelity has identified both the challenges and opportunities school districts will be presented with to be in compliance with the Affordable Care Act, and they are unmatched in the delivery of that information," said John D. Musso, executive director of the Association of School Business Officials International.

AFAS is already providing health and welfare benefit plan consulting and a variety of other services in light of Health Care Reform to employers across the U.S. AFAS consultants are located in California, Washington D.C., Indiana, Colorado and Oklahoma and are available to provide consulting on retainer and keep employers on top of the changing Health Care Reform rules.

AFAS can also provide assistance with certain administrative requirements such as variable hour employee billing which eliminates the hassle of billing and collecting insurance premiums from variable hour employees whose required premium contributions may exceed their pay for certain payroll periods.

About American Fidelity Administrative Services, LLC:

AFAS provides employee benefits support services for employers and specializes in Health Care Reform solutions. AFAS is staffed with professionals who have extensive experience providing benefit plan consulting, legal, actuarial and compliance review services for both large and small employers.

The goal of AFAS is to deliver a broad range of solutions to help our customers save time and money in connection with their health and welfare benefit plans. More information can be found at http://americanfidelityconsulting.com/ .

About American Fidelity Assurance Company:

American Fidelity Assurance Company is a third-generation, family-owned organization providing insurance products and financial services to education employees, trade association members and companies throughout the United States and across the globe. Founded in 1960, it has grown to become one of the largest private, family-owned life and health insurance companies in the United States. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, American Fidelity has more than 1,500 employees in 26 locations across the nation.

American Fidelity has been included on FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work for in America" nine times. It was named to Computerworld magazine's list of the "Best Places to Work in IT," ranking number one in 2005. Since 1982, American Fidelity has been rated "A+" (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, one of the nation's leading insurance rating services.

More information: http://www.americanfidelity.com/ .

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