Alarm Clock Ultra

(PRWEB) May 18, 2012

Appsdev have announced their latest Android App, the Alarm Clock Ultra. It’s a great looking alarm clock full of ground-breaking features that keeps the user up-to-date with the latest news headlines, plus social networks like Twitter and Facebook. After a busy day, the user can head off to dreamland with the gentle sounds of birdsong, the ocean or ambient music. When morning comes, they can wake up to an alarm tone of their choosing from an unlimited selection, or even a favorite track from their own record library. The Alarm Clock Ultra alarm can be turned off or set it to snooze with just one shake, and the option of pre-set puzzles that must be completed before the alarm is turned off guarantees the user that over sleeping becomes a thing of the past.

The Alarm Clock Ultra has taken the boring, limited standard android mobile phone alarm concept and blasted it into the stratosphere. Starting with its great looking, minimalistic yet fully functional screen (a selection of widgets allow the user to tailor its styling to their own specifications), the Alarm Clock Ultra’s UI (User Interface) features six unobtrusive buttons that run the whole show. Using these buttons, one can set everything from the exact tone of their morning alarm, to the time needed to soft boil a medium sized breakfast egg to perfection.

How one wakes up in the morning can literally make-or-break their day. If the first thing a person hears is a harsh, abrasive early morning alarm ringing in their ears, it could easily put them in a grumpy mood that may last for hours. Starting the day with the exact alarm tone to suits one’s personality, the sound of a piece of music they love or even their favorite news podcast ensures that they wake up refreshed, relaxed and happy.

The Gradual Alarm Increase option guarantees that the user always wakes up, no matter how deep they sleep. The Puzzle feature gives the option of solving anything from a simple task to a complex mathematical problem before the alarm can be turned off, further ensuring that one never again sleeps through an alarm call.

Millions of people love to check their Facebook and Twitter messages first thing in the morning, and now they don’t even need to turn on their computers or fumble about with their phones – the Alarm Clock Ultra features all chosen social network messages at the top of the screen – right above the time display – along with breaking news headlines and weather updates. So even before the user climbs out of bed, they are up to speed with all of their essentials.

On to the kitchen, and if the user is partial to a boiled egg for breakfast, the Alarm Clock Ultra has an amazing feature that literally gives the specific time needed to boil any egg – no matter what size – exactly how they like it, so when the alarm goes off, their egg is cooked to perfection every time.

The Alarm Clock Ultra allows the user to set unlimited alarm calls throughout the day with specific titles. Apart from their morning alarm, they may also need reminding to ”Write that memo” or ”Call Mom” or ”Go to the gym” for example. Speaking of gyms, Alarm Clock Ultra also contains amongst its many features a state-of-the-art stopwatch and timer that can be used to time a run, workout or whatever else they may need to time.

Alarm Clock Ultra is so concise, it will become an indispensable tool in the user’s day-to-day lifestyle, helping them to manage their time like never before, and ultimately leaving them with more time free to do the things that make them happy.

And speaking of happy, just imagine how great it will feel drifting off to sleep after another busy day in the comfort of one’s bed, listening to the sound of soft birdsong in a forest or the ocean gently rising and falling, safe in the knowledge that Alarm Clock Ultra will soon be welcoming them into a new day… with their Tweets and Facebook messages awaiting.

For more information go to: Alarm Clock Ultra Google Play Store.

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Carmel, California (PRWEB) May 14, 2012

Dad has a choice to celebrate Fathers Day by either (a) playing golf, or (b) spending more time with the family. Or, he can choose … (c) spending more time with the family playing golf together. At least that’s an option that many of HPR’s clients have ready and waiting for families on Father’s Day weekend 2012.

Grand Cypress Resort, in Orlando, offers a “Family Funcation” that includes free golf for children 17-younger and free golf lessons, when with a paying adult. Accommodations are at the spacious Villas of Grand Cypress Resort. And when the kids work up an appetite with all that golf … they EAT FREE at resort restaurants (when with a paying adult).

Visit http://www.grandcypress.com/golf_club.

Virginia’s Wintergreen Resort provides a variety of activities that make it easy, affordable and fun to take Dad out to play golf in the afternoon, at one of Wintergreen’s two distinctive golf courses.

-“The Family Fun 9” – Everything is included, from clubs and balls to a quick group lesson. A casual way to introduce your family to golf, or to just spend some special time together. Family Fun Tee Markers that will make each round quick and enjoyable.

-“Try 3” – 30 minutes of simple, easy-to-understand instruction from a Wintergreen teaching professional, then move onto the course to play three holes. A friendly introduction to golf (and doesn’t take much more than an hour)

Visit http://www.wintergreenresort.com/Golf-Home.

Southern California’s only Gold Medal Golf Resort, La Costa Resort and Spa designed distinct, stress-free Family Tees into the new Champions Course. The Family Tees are ideal for kids to get out and play with their dad, promoting all the fun of the game, without all the obstacles along the way. The “Family Tees Course” measure a total of only 4,200 yards.

Visit http://www.lacosta.com/golf.

In northern New Jersey, Crystal Springs Resort has dedicated one course specifically to families – the 2,305-yard, par-3 Minerals Golf Course (designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.). Family hours daily are noon to dark, with special rates, 4-seater carts specially designed for young drivers, kid-friendly menu items and more.

Visit http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/Golf.

Turning Stone Resort, New York’s premier golf destination, has a pair of award-winning nine-hole courses that are ideal for family foursomes – the par-3 Sand Hollow Course (which is an official US Kids Golf facility) is ranked among the Top 25 in the country, and Pleasant Knolls, a full par-36 that is designed for relaxing recreation golf. (And when Dad is not playing with the kids, he might want to tackle Turning Stone’s trio of championship golf venues.)

Visit http://www.turningstone.com/golf.

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DeerBuster.com Garden Deer Fence

Frederick, MD (PRWEB) May 09, 2012

Spring is here, and that means that it is time to dust off the tiller and get the garden in shape for the growing season. Before planting the garden, there are a few things to consider beyond what plants to put in. One of the biggest problems faced by gardeners is choosing how to keep the deer from eating the crop before being able to enjoy the fruits of their labor. Deer naturally like areas with lots of grass, bushes, and a few trees; much like most people’s yards.

The best method for keeping deer out of the garden is to erect a physical barrier for protection. Deer fence is usually essential when starting a garden in an area with a heavy deer population. When trying to start a garden where deer have established feeding grounds, many people find that plants disappear almost immediately after planting.

DeerBusters’ polypropylene fencing is nearly invisible from a distance, weighs considerably less than a metal fence of the same size, and is much easier to install than a typical metal fence. Vegetable garden fencing needs to be a minimum of 7.5’ tall in order to be an effective barrier against deer.

Aside from keeping deer out, a deer fence does a great job at keeping small animals out of the garden as well. A poly plastic fence that has 2”x2” mesh will keep most animals out of the garden. If smaller rodents are a concern, many gardeners will use steel mesh fencing and attach it along the bottom 2-3’ over the poly fencing in order to prevent small critters from getting through or chewing on their fencing.

Once deer have established a tract of land as feeding grounds it will be difficult to break their behavior. The best thing to do to prevent deer from getting into a vegetable garden is to put up a fence at the first sign of deer damage. By being proactive about keeping deer away from the garden, it will be much easier to keep deer out in the future.

About DeerBusters.com

DeerBusters.com specializes in award winning virtually invisible deer fence, baited electric deer fence, deer repellents, dog fencing and wildlife control solutions for consumers and professionals. Designed for easy homeowner or landscaper installation and with over 25 years of experience, DeerBusters.com has established a reputation as an industry leader.

Whether the property is a small residential yard or a large-acre farm, DeerBusters.com has a solution for wildlife problems. To learn more visit DeerBusters.com or call 888.422.3337.

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Davison, Michigan (PRWEB) May 06, 2012

Praetorian Secure, LLC, has become certified by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) as a Qualified Security Assessor (PCI QSA) company. In accordance with the PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), the PCI QSA designation allows Praetorian Secure to assess and validate the security of payment card data environments for merchants, service providers, credit card processors, banking and financial institutions. Praetorian Secure went through a comprehensive process of becoming a Qualified Security Assessor that included training & testing, establishing a dedicated quality assurance program for assessments and validation, demonstrating proper business procedures, and proving Praetorian Secure has extensive expertise in the fields of IT Security and Regulatory compliance (http://www.praetoriansecure.com/services/pci.html).

Praetorian Secure chose to become a certified PCI QSA firm as the need for experienced information assurance and security professionals are in demand due to rising fraudulent activities pertaining to card data. For its clients in need of PCI DSS validation, Praetorian Secure will rely on its many years of assessment experience and certification to follow the PCI QSA validation requirements by assessing card holder data environments, network segmentation, wireless and mobile computing, third party participation, controls, and submitting proper documentation.

“We felt it was a natural fit to become a QSA,” said Brent Bernard, CEO of Praetorian Secure. Bernard added, “With a background in securing Department of Defense systems and data, integrating PCI into our existing compliance offerings strengthens and extends that level of dedication to our clients, helps them protect their systems better, and makes it difficult for card holder data to end up in the wrong hands.”

Per PCI SSC, Praetorian Secure will verify all merchant or service provider technical information, provide support and guidance during the compliance process, perform validation at the client’s site, confirm the standard has been met, and produce final report documents to both the PCI SSC and each major card brand. The PCI SSC and development of the Data Security Standard was established by the founding members (American Express, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, and Visa). Each major card brands requires adherence to the PCI DSS standard for any entity that processes, stores or transmits cardholder data. The major card brands developed the PCI DSS to control and minimize vulnerabilities that can be found in point-of-sale devices, personal computers or servers, wireless hotspots, e-commerce/web shopping applications, paper-based storage systems, and transmissions between merchants, service providers and acquiring financial institutions.

Praetorian Secure’s COO Mike Ross stated, “We know the proliferation of cyber-terrorism, hactivism, and data theft is on the rise, but we believe it can be countered by incorporating a security framework with layers of established governance, risk management and compliance.” In regards to any card data environment, Ross added, “Praetorian Secure will promote a prioritized PCI approach as it’s an important building block in the foundation of compliance and card data protection. In addition, this approach also streamlines the PCI DSS validation process regardless if you self-assess or need a third party PCI DSS validation.”

About Praetorian Secure, LLC

Praetorian Secure delivers proven solutions to ensure our customers’ most valued information and assets meet the highest standards for confidentiality, integrity, and availability. As IT Security and Regulatory compliance experts serving many commercial markets and government agencies, Praetorian Secure provides professional services including security framework programs, vulnerability audits & assessments, security engineering, application security, and installation and configuration of vulnerability management software and hardware tools. Headquartered in Davison, Michigan, Praetorian Secure, LLC, is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). For more information on Praetorian Secure, LLC, please visit http://www.praetoriansecure.com.

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American Insuring Group specializes in affordable life, health, home, commercial and car insurance for Reading PA, Berks County, and beyond

Reading, PA (PRWEB) May 02, 2012

Encompass Insurance has recognized American Insuring Group, Ltd., located near Reading, PA, for superior performance in car insurance, homeowners, and related insurance products. Encompass is part of the Allstate group of companies.

The Gold Key designation recognizes exceptional performance by an insurance agency offering Encompass products, including homeowners and car insurance. By achieving this award, American Insuring Group has gained access to enhanced training, support, and exclusive webinars hosted by industry experts.

“It’s quite an honor to achieve Gold Key status,” said David Ross, President. “We’re committed to offering the best homeowners and car insurance in Reading PA, Berks County, and all of Pennsylvania, and Encompass is a key partner in that effort. We’re proud to offer their products along with products from over 25 competing insurance companies. That’s how we guarantee the most affordable home, life, health, commercial, and auto insurance – by competition and lots of choices from top-rate insurance providers like Encompass.”

Ross has partnered with Reading PA web design, SEO, and online marketing firm Power Marketing International to reach new customers with their message of better prices through competing insurance providers like Encompass. “I’m proud to work with Dave Ross on this project,” said PMI president, Alan Robezzoli. “American Insuring Group offers great service and great pricing on car insurance and every other type of insurance coverage, which makes them an exciting business to promote.”

About American Insuring Group, Ltd

American Insuring Group is located near Reading, Pennsylvania, and is a Trusted Choice independent insurance agency. They specialize in helping customers save money on auto insurance, homeowners insurance, life insurance, health insurance, and commercial insurance by offering coverage from over 25 competing insurance companies. The company guarantees the lowest price on insurance, and offers a free pizza for referrals. Find them at http://www.aigltd.com.

About Encompass

Part of the Allstate group of companies, Encompass is among the nation’s largest insurance companies offering insurance protection through independent insurance agencies. Find them at http://www.encompassinsurance.com

About Power Marketing International, LLC

Power Marketing International is an Internet marketing and SEO firm located near Reading, PA, specializing in keyword-driven web design, web marketing, and social media marketing services for small and mid-sized organizations. Find them at http://www.PowerMarketingInternational.com.

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Vancouver, British Columbia (PRWEB) April 28, 2012

HomeStar Broker Solutions Corp. a premium provider of Internet lead conversion solutions to the real estate industry and LeadMaster, a leading provider of cloud computing solutions for CRM, Sales Lead Management, Marketing Automation and Sales Force Automation, today announced an agreement to provide LeadMaster as the engine for the HomeStar Technology Platform.

Russell King, CEO of LeadMaster says “This relationship provides LeadMaster with a partner who can customize solutions and workflow automation specifically designed to dramatically improve conversion rates on Internet property inquiries in real estate. LeadMaster embraces partners from business consultants and call centers to ad/marketing agencies and value added resellers. LeadMaster provides a turnkey white label solution that immediately adds value.”

Michelle Taylor, President of HomeStar Broker Solutions added how thrilled HomeStar is to be using LeadMaster as the engine for their technology platform. “LeadMaster is recognized as an industry veteran in CRM lead management and marketing automation and by integrating our online conversion strategies and proprietary business processes with market-leading virtual call center technology and the LeadMaster engine, HomeStar will be able to offer unparalleled service and optimum conversion rates to its real estate clients.“

About HomeStar Broker Solutions Corp.

HomeStar Broker Solutions is a lead management company specializing in online conversions in real estate. By utilizing our on-demand services real estate companies can leverage state-of-the -art technology, our proprietary processes and an experienced, educated workforce for improving customer interactions and ROI on their lead generation efforts. Many real estate companies opt for HomeStar’s outsourced lead response, agent support and lead cultivation so that they have:

    Dedicated front-line support to validate and respond to their property Internet inquiries to ensure that those with immediate needs get into the hands of an agent as quickly as possible and most importantly that the follow through occurs.
    Dedicated back-end support to monitor agent activity and champion their lead conversion efforts.
    Dedicated back end support to help educate, build interest and develop relationships with property seekers who have a purchase horizon greater than six months.
    A centralized repository for all of their leads.
    Visibility into their lead pipeline and comprehensive analytics to manage and measure results.

Alternately, HomeStar offers a non-outsourced option to real estate companies who prefer to manage their lead process in-house by providing them with the systems, processes and a powerful technology platform that is affordable and easy to use across all levels of their real estate operations.

HomeStar Broker Solutions Corp. is privately held and headquartered east of the metro Vancouver area in Canada and maintains a corporate website at http://www.homestarbrokersolutions.com.

About LeadMaster

LeadMaster offers a multi-function cloud-computing software solution for sales and marketing professionals. Everything you need in one easy-to-use online web-based application. You can choose to implement an end-to-end Sales Lead Management CRM Software solution or select specific point solutions to satisfy your sales & marketing requirements.

Options include:

    Lead-Xpress – A revolutionary new way for sales reps to receive and update sales leads.
    E-Marketing – Drip marketing, lead nurturing, email tracking, open & clicks reporting.
    Lead-Xtreme – It’s like caller-ID for your website. Website visitor info flows into LeadMaster CRM in real-time.
    Call Center Solutions – Combining LeadMaster solutions provides a complete virtual call center system.
    Power-Call – Cloud phone switch integrated with LeadMaster provides an instant virtual call center.
    Voice-Leads – Convert text leads into speech, call the rep, read the lead & offer to connect with prospect.
     LeadMaster Voice – Click to call, power dialing and virtual phone switch integrated with LeadMaster CRM.

LeadMaster’s on-demand customizable SaaS solutions combine sales lead management software, lead tracking solutions, sales force automation tools (SFA), and customer relationship management features (Sales CRM), LeadMaster Voice solutions and virtual call center solutions. This powerful web-based application has helped companies large and small from virtually every industry.

The LeadMaster sales lead management CRM solution is intuitive and easy to use, providing real-time lead capture, lead distribution, lead tracking, lead nurturing, custom reporting and email marketing. LeadMaster makes it easy to qualify and convert leads from virtually any source – landing page, email, call center, webinar, sales lead suppliers and more.

The LeadMaster sales lead management CRM product is straightforward and easy to learn yet has robust features like workflow automation, round-robin lead distribution, mobile access, CRM analytics and Outlook integration.

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Chef Claire Robinson joins Chef Johnny Iuzzini as Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration headliner.

Milan, OH (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Tickets are now available online for the 10th Annual Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration, at the beautiful venue of The Culinary Vegetable Institute on July 21st, 2012.

Flavors of the World creates a context for each of the thirty+ guest chefs at the event’s tasting stations to transport visitors to their favorite locales or to a region and cuisine style they might not otherwise get to experience. New this year is the addition of two gourmet food trucks, a fun trend happening around the country, as top chefs put their award winning restaurant menus “on the road” in city streets, parks and catered events. Chef Rocco Whalen, restaurateur and executive chef at Fahrenheit in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, who was also recently showcased on Food Network’s Fat Chef series, will bring his “Short Rib 1” Fahrenheit Truck. In addition, gourmet food-truck operator Chef Chris Hodgson, who achieved nationwide recognition when he finished second on Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race” this year, will bring the famous Hodge Podge truck showcased on the series. Hodgson recently opened Hodge’s in downtown Cleveland with restaurateur Scott Kuhn.

Brett Davis of Vintner Select in Louisville, KY, will join the celebration in the role of Master Sommelier. The Court of Master Sommeliers was established to encourage improved standards of beverage knowledge and service in hotels and restaurants. There are only 118 professionals who have earned the title Master Sommelier in North America. He will hold wine classes with the goal of educating the guests on the nuances of fine wines.

This year’s headliners include Chef Johnny Iuzzini (Judge on Bravo’s Top Chef Just Desserts, James Beard award winning pastry chef, and author), and Claire Robinson, who combines her passions for food and television on The Food Network Challenge and on 5 Ingredient Fix, a Food Network series featuring delicious eclectic recipes made with five ingredients or fewer. The headliners showcase their many talents on the F&W Celebration demonstration stage, where attendees have the opportunity to get a real sense of their personalities and see the skill and artistry that is put into their creations.

Early bird Grand Tasting tickets are available until June 1, 2012, for $ 130 each ($ 150 from June 1 until the day of the event), with VIP Party tickets priced at $ 250, and $ 300 after June 1st. To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, visit http://www.VeggieUFoodandWine.com or call 419.499.7500. Sponsorship opportunities are available and food and wine vendor applications are also being accepted.

The Veggie U Food and Wine Celebration (F&W Celebration) is a unique opportunity to sample culinary masterpieces and wine pairings at the Culinary Vegetable Institute’s rustic riverside retreat. The grounds are alive on this summer Saturday with the aromas and flavors of the world’s best cuisine, food demonstrations, wine education and samplings, and the chance to contribute to a great cause through the unique offerings of the silent and live auctions. This annual fundraiser benefits Veggie U, a non-profit children’s education program that teaches the importance of nutrition and sustainable agriculture by providing interactive lesson plans with a classroom garden kit to elementary schools and special needs students.

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About Chef Johnny Iuzzini

Johnny Iuzzini, award winning pastry chef, hails from the Catskills in upstate New York.

A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with twenty years of kitchen experience since the age of 15, he boasts a heavy list of experience at highly lauded dining locations such as The River Café in Brooklyn, NY, Daniel, Payard and Café Boulud in New York City.

Johnny’s enrichment continued during a journey around the world in 1998 to study pastry at some of the finest patisseries in France including LaDuree under Pierre Herme. Chef Iuzzini was deemed “Outstanding Pastry Chef of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation in 2006, followed by accolades such as “10 Most Influential Pastry Chefs in America” by Forbes Magazine, “Best New Pastry Chef” by New York Magazine, and named one of the “Top Ten Pastry Chefs in America” two years in a row by Pastry Arts and Design Magazine.

Entwined in these notable rankings are several appearances on major network television shows including Martha Stewart, Paula Dean and Tony Danza, as well as being seen on Top Chef Chicago, The Today Show and Good Morning America. During the nine and a half years that Chef Iuzzini was the Executive Pastry Chef at Restaurant Jean-Georges, the restaurant had received four stars from the New York Times, as well as three Michelin stars, and was considered to be one of the world’s 50 greatest restaurants. Iuzzini is the head judge of Bravo’s culinary competition series Top Chef Just Desserts and the author of Dessert Fourplay: Sweet Quartets From a Four-Star Pastry Chef.

About Chef Claire Robinson

Claire believes the best dishes feature carefully selected fresh foods with distinct flavors and a straightforward cooking style that also promotes healthy and seasonal eating. Claire also joined Food Network’s primetime lineup as the host of Food Network Challenge, bringing her culinary knowledge and passion for the iconic show to its brand-new set and providing minute-by-minute details of the thrilling challenges.

With a multi-ethnic background, Claire cites her French-speaking grandmother as a major influence on her love for food, a joy passed on through many generations. Born in Jacksonville, FL, Claire (and her family) spent time in St. Augustine, FL.; Houston; and New Orleans, but ultimately settled in Memphis, TN.

Claire graduated from the University of Memphis in 1999 with a B.A. in Communications. While in college, she worked at Maggie’s Pharm, where she learned to appreciate the amazing flavors and scents of, and uses for, exotic herbs and spices — a love she applies to her cooking today. She gained behind-the-scenes media experience at Memphis’s CBS affiliate, WREG-TV, and at WMC-FM radio. At Tiger Sports Properties, a sports marketing agency, Claire handled marketing for the University of Memphis’ athletic department.

Despite enjoying her jobs, Claire realized she would never love another career the way she loved cooking. She decided to pursue her dream by moving to New York City and attending the French Culinary Institute; she graduated in November 2005. Along with being an accomplished private chef, Claire spent time working on culinary production teams for several cooking series, including Food Network’s Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello and PBS’s Everyday Baking for Everyday Food.

Aside from cooking, Claire enjoys a variety of unique sports including skydiving, boxing and slalom waterskiing. She currently lives in New York City.

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Cherry Hill, New Jersey (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

Early in the morning on Wednesday, March 28th, NFI Driver Michael Hawthorne made a delivery outside of his expected payload. Seventy-five miles north of Dallas, Hawthorne delivered a baby boy. This is Hawthorne’s third delivery– amongst many other heroic roadside encounters– since beginning his career as a driver 20 years ago.

Driving from Waxahachie, Texas to his destination in Vineland, New Jersey, Hawthorne pulled over to check his truck’s trailer. With only one other car on the road for miles, a flustered man appeared asking Hawthorne to call a medical responder because his wife was in labor. “Oh no, not again,” said Hawthorne aloud.

Situated outside of phone service towers, Hawthorne was prepared for delivery the best he could be, thanks to the emergency ‘birthing kit’ he compiled after his first roadside delivery. A state police officer drove by and called for medical support as Hawthorne was coaching the woman through contractions; however, by the time the officer returned, it was past midnight and a healthy baby boy was delivered at 12:30 a.m.

The most incredible of Hawthorne’s harrowing encounters was while he was driving West through Ohio during a tornado warning during late 2000. Pulling his truck beneath a bridge, Hawthorne came across a frantic couple whose baby was stuck in a car seat with the lock jammed. Hawthorne cut the child out with his pocketknife and ran with the couple back to his truck. Moments later, the couple’s car was thrown by the wind, landing over 75 yards away in some trees. Though shaken up, he says he didn’t fear for his own safety. “All I could think,” he says, “was I’m an idiot.” Following the storm, Hawthorne drove the couple to the closest service station and continued on his way to Anaheim, California.

With a curious nature and heroic instinct, Hawthorne has copacetically delivered two other children while traveling far from home. The first child, a baby boy, was delivered in the middle of a busy intersection in Ontario, California in 1999, and the second, a baby girl, in Baltimore in July of 2010. He has also been called upon by fate to assist a man suffering from heat stroke, as well as to give CPR to an elderly man having a heart attack while Hawthorne helped to change his tire.

Hawthorne’s atypical roadside assistance has earned him two Highway Angel Awards from the Truckload Carriers Association, one for the first baby he delivered and the second for helping rescue a child during the Ohio tornado. “Mike is an extraordinary individual and we are proud to have him as part of the NFI family. It’s employees like Mike that make NFI the great company that it is,” says NFI CEO Sidney Brown.

Hawthorne now carries an emergency kit in his car as well as his truck, considering his luck in being what many are calling an “angel” or a “doctor on 18-wheels” in such fateful roadside births. The kit consists of rubbing alcohol, latex gloves, cotton swabs, scissors, a suction cup for the child’s mouth and white shoelaces to tie off the umbilical cord.

Raised in Missouri, Hawthorne grew up very close to his mother and grandmother. Both women were midwives whom he began assisting in childbirth when he was 8 years old, as the nearest hospital was over 40 miles away. “I would help by keeping the women in labor calm,” he says, stating that this experience initially made him want to go into medicine, as he assisted in over a few dozen births growing up. “Keeping the mother calm is the most important part,” he says.

Hawthorne is 43 and lives in Somerdale, New Jersey, with his wife, Lisa, and 5-year-old daughter, Hailey. Never having delivered any of his own children, Hawthorne’s familial instincts undoubtedly aid him in finding courage on his cross-country deliveries. Hawthorne has been with NFI for 19 months, and is responsible for recovering and relocating NFI equipment across the United States.

About NFI: NFI is a fully integrated supply chain solutions provider offering logistics, distribution, warehousing, intermodal, real estate, and solar services across the U.S. and Canada. Headquartered in Vineland and Cherry Hill, NJ, NFI owns facilities nationwide and globally, more than 2,000 tractors, and more than 7,000 trailers. Privately held by one family since its inception in 1932, NFI employs more than 6,000 individuals, operates more than 21 million square feet of contract and public warehouse and distribution space, and generates $ 1 billion in revenue annually. NFI is a partner of the Environmental Protection Agency’s SmartWay program, which dedicates efforts to increasing energy efficiency and reducing the impact of the freight industry upon the environment.

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Gables Upper Rock and Pedestrian Walkway

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) April 13, 2012

Gables Residential, a leader in the development and management of multifamily communities, and joint venture partner USAA, announce that Gables Upper Rock, a new 275-unit, luxury rental apartment community will begin pre-leasing residences April 16, 2012.

Gables Upper Rock, a highly anticipated apartment community due to its desirable location and high-quality residences, will be part of the Upper Rock District located in the City of Rockville. The Upper Rock District, an infill community designed in 2004 by renowned planner Andres Duany, is situated at the southeast corner of Shady Grove Road and Interstate I-270. The 20-acre site will ultimately include a mix of uses, including residential, office, and retail. Located just north of the award-winning King Farm master planned development, Gables Upper Rock has access to I-270 and I-200 (Inter-county Connector) and will be less than 2 miles to the Shady Grove Metro Stop connecting it directly to Washington, D.C. and other local and regional destinations.

“Gables Upper Rock and The Upper Rock District represent a great example of creatively transforming an underutilized site at a great location. We believe this new community will offer residents best in class apartment home living and convenient access to public transportation with both a Metro shuttle and a future Corridor Cities Transitway stop. It is an ideal location for those seeking a convenient lifestyle,” noted Gables Residential Vice President Investments, Jorgen Punda.

The project is planned to achieve Bronze Certification under the National Green Building Standard and will incorporate a number of green features including dual-flush toilets, car charging stations, separate trash chutes for recycling, low-flow kitchen/bath fixtures, and high-efficient lighting. In designing Gables Upper Rock, architects and planners worked closely with NAHB to insure key green features were incorporated and best practices of the National Green Building Standard were being implemented.

“It’s terrific to see a leading multifamily firm like Gables commit to building to the National Green Building Standard (NGBS),” says Doug Bibby, President of the National Multi Housing Council. “We have been proponents of the NGBS since it was first proposed because it reflects the inherent value of green building. By certifying this property to the NGBS, Gables is assuring its residents that their new homes meet rigorous, third-party environmental benchmarks including energy efficiency, water conservation and conscientious land development.”

Designed by the local office of the Preston Partnership, Gables Upper Rock will offer distinctive apartment homes and a unique, contemporary architecture. A smoke-free community, Gables Upper Rock apartment residences will feature hardwood flooring, sleek kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and tile back splashes, built in microwaves, and a washer and dryer in all residences. A mix of 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 2-bedroom with lofts will be offered.

Community amenities will include a club-quality fitness center with yoga studio, indoor wi-fi café with coffee bar, clubroom with demonstration kitchen, game room with foosball, pool table and video gaming, an outdoor lounge with fire pit and cinema screen, and a relaxing pool. Additionally, residents will be offered convenient bicycle storage and gated parking with direct floor access. Residents will also enjoy the convenience of a metro shuttle that will provide service to the Shady Grove Metro Station.

Public streetscapes and pocket parks were designed by local landscape architect, Parker Rodriguez, and will feature unique streetscapes which will include mosaic artwork and sculptures by artists Paul Story and Deirdre Saunders, as well as a park that will be used for community events.

Pre-leasing efforts will begin on April 16th with move-ins slated to begin June 15th. To preview floor plans, receive pricing, and learn about this new community, prospective residents are invited to visit the leasing office located at 5 Choke Cherry, Suite 180 Rockville MD 20850 or you may call 301.926.8045 to schedule an appointment with a leasing associate. Additional details can be found at http://www.gables.com/upperrock.

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About Gables Residential

With a mission of Taking Care of the Way People Live, Gables Residential has received national recognition for excellence in the management, development, acquisition and construction of luxury multi-family communities in high job growth markets. Gables Residential owns, develops and manages multi-family communities and mixed-use developments in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, South Florida, Southern California, and metropolitan Washington, D.C. Additionally, it has third-party management operations in the Chicago, New York, Boston, Phoenix, Central and North Florida, and Washington State markets. Gables Residential enjoys a healthy portfolio with approximately 37,000 apartment homes under management, including a corporate-owned portfolio of 55 stabilized communities comprising approximately 14,400 apartment homes. An additional 7 communities are under development/lease-up, comprising approximately 2,000 apartment homes. Gables also has the ability to develop another 2,000 apartment homes through its shadow pipeline of undeveloped land owned. For more information please visit http://www.gables.com.

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New York, NY (PRWEB) April 13, 2012

Anjellicle Cats Rescue (ACR), a no-kill cat rescue and adoption organization, is starting the season off right with two fundraisers sure to put a spring in your step. Money raised during these fun-filled evenings benefits ACR and its efforts in rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out New York City’s homeless cats and kittens. Over the past two years ACR has found homes for more than 1,400 felines.

On April 30 indulge in drinks and laughs with the Cat Ladies of Comedy and Their Little Dogs Too at the Soho Gallery for Digital Art at 138 Sullivan (between Houston and Prince). The fun kicks off at 6:00 p.m. with wine and food along with an Anjellicle Cats photo exhibit. At 7:00 p.m. Cat Ladies Hilary Schwartz, Rena Zager, Susannah Perlman and host Shecky Beagleman take the stage. Tickets are $ 20 and include food and wine. Purchase tickets at http://www.anjelliclecats.com and our kitty bouncer will have your name at the door.

On May 31 enjoy Vegan Drinks Bar Night at Angels & Kings Bar located at 500 East 11th Street (between Avenues A and B). The revelry runs from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Anjellicle Cats will host a raffle featuring a gift certificate from online store Vegan Essentials, among other fun and healthy prizes. There is no fee for entry; alcohol and bar snacks are available for purchase. A percentage of bar sales will be donated to Anjellicle Cats. This event is sponsored by Vegan Drinks (http://www.vegandrinks.org).

“We want people to come out and have fun as well as learn more about Anjellicle Cats,” says Kathryn Willis, Director of ACR, a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the New York City Animal Care & Control. “For example, volunteers at both events will share the benefits of fostering animals. We house about 200 cats in our foster network throughout the five boroughs and New Jersey plus three adoption centers in Manhattan. We are always looking for loving foster homes to help prepare our cats for adoption.”

Stay in touch with Anjellicle Cats Rescue:

Web site: http://www.anjelliclecats.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/anjelliclecatsrescue

Twitter: @anjelliclecats

About Anjellicle Cats Rescue

Anjellicle Cats Rescue (ACR) is a no-kill, all-volunteer, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, and a member of the Mayor’s Alliance and a New Hope Partner with the New York City Animal Care & Control (ACC). Founded 15 years ago, ACR is headquartered in Hell’s Kitchen at Spoiled Brats Pet Food & Supplies. ACR works closely with the ACC to pull out cats in danger of being euthanized. Each rescued feline receives medical attention and is placed in a foster home or an ACR adoption center until a permanent home is found. New York-based ACR adoption centers are Petco (Columbus Ave. at 100th St., 212-222-6037); Petco (Lexington Ave. at 86th St., 212-369-7903); and Spoiled Brats Pet Food & Supplies (49th St. near 9th Ave., 212-459-1615). For more information on Anjellicle Cats Rescue, visit http://www.anjelliclecats.com.

Anjellicle Cats Rescue Mission Statement

Anjellicle Cats Rescue (ACR) is a 501(c)(3) volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and adopting out New York City’s homeless cats and kittens, with a focus on local shelter animals in immediate danger of being euthanized. Through a coalition of volunteer advocates and foster caregivers, ACR extends a last-minute lifeline of time, attention and care needed to place these abandoned animals into permanent, loving homes. We believe no animal should be ill-treated and strive toward a day when awareness, education and compassion have succeeded to replace euthanasia as a solution to companion animal overpopulation.

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