Monthly Archives: December 2016

Entertainment

Atlanta-based Pop-Soul Singer/Songwriter James Patrick Morgan Drops New Single to Radio, “Expected” December 5

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“Expected” is the first track from Morgan’s upcoming EP ‘Art + Work = Love’ due out Early 2017

Los Angeles, CA, December 08, 2016 – James Patrick Morgan, the Atlanta-based pop-rock and soul singer/songwriter, releases the first single from his upcoming EP today. This single, titled “Expected,” is the first song on the EP ‘Art + Work = Love,’ which will be released in early 2017 through Cloverland Entertainment. “Expected” is currently available to stream via SoundCloud and will be available to purchase on iTunes and all major digital outlets at the time of the EP release.

Morgan says that “songwriting comes easily” to him, and it’s evident that is true from the opening notes of “Expected.” The Sony Southern Talent Expo winner’s wide ranging influences from blues to soul to pop and soft rock are all given time on the track – from the acoustic verses to the catchy horn lines and soulful vocal harmonies on the chorus. The song features an infectious, danceable groove that carries the listener through the story of two people sharing “one night, two nights, three nights” and eventually falling in love.

‘Art + Work = Love’ is a five-song collection that James Patrick Morgan describes as one that “represents [him] better than most past recordings,” because it captures much more of “what [he does] in a live setting.” The EP was recorded in several legendary studios across the United States such as Los Angeles’ East West Studios, where the Beach Boys recorded many of their hits, and the storied Blackbird Studio in Nashville, TN. Morgan says the goal of the EP, and of his artistry, is to “show people that it’s okay to be present and feel.” This is something he does with remarkable success on ‘Art + Work = Love,’ recalling classic artists such as Sam Cooke and Dave Matthews, but doing so in a fresh and exciting way.

About James Patrick Morgan:

Already a favorite among the Atlanta music scene, Pop-Soul singer songwriter James Patrick Morgan has spent years honing his sound while playing 300-plus shows a year, performing covers and originals as well. The Athens, GA native has just completed a collection of new music entitled: “Art + Work = Love.” The EP illustrates his myriad of musical influences, and crackles with the energy he brings to his live shows. The new EP will give the rest of the world a chance to experience the soulful grooves and upbeat energy that are Morgan’s musical hallmark. Produced by studio ace David Huff, the EP is full of infectious grooves and pure soul, highlighting James’ love of R&B and funk.

With years of performing under his belt James has 1500 covers in his repertoire, and he includes an impressive take on Steve Miller’s “Fly Like An Eagle” on the new EP as well. He’s eager and ready to begin taking these songs to much bigger stages, and is thrilled at the chance to not only perform for bigger crowds, but also to make a positive impact on people with his music in the process.

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For more information, to request an interview with James Patrick Morgan, or for a review copy of ‘Art +Work = Love’ or “Expected”

Contact:

Chip Schutzman

Miles High Productions

PO Box 93157

Hollywood, CA 90093

323-871-4821

chip@mileshighproductions.com

http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Marketing

MayanHealers.com Launches Online Directory of Holistic Healers & Classes

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MayanHealers.com has launched a new online web directory profiling their worldwide community of Intuitive Healers and Master Teachers who offer personal transformation classes and sessions. MayanHealers.com represents Mayan Lineage Healers under the 23rd generation Mayan Lineage carried by International Healer and Psychic, Starr Fuentes.

Overland Park, KS, USA — MayanHealers.com announces their new online web directory of Mayan Lineage Holistic Healers and Master Teachers, complete with listings of local and online classes and session options.

International Healer and Psychic, Starr Fuentes has trained thousands of people in ancient Mayan healing techniques for over 40 years. She is considered the 23rd generation Mayan Lineage Holder in an unbroken line of holistic healers trained in the Shaman healing methods of southeast Mexico.

Currently, this worldwide network of trained healers extends to every continent. The online directory is a new platform for providing wider access to students looking for quality healers in the holistic field.

The Mayan Lineage classes contain unusual healing techniques not commonly found in other spiritual communities. While the classes are focused on general subjects of personal healing and spiritual transformation, more specific trainings include workshops in Light Language (sacred geometry), Dimensional Mastery, Divine Intervention (healing disease), ancient ‘Youthing’ modalities, and DNA Re-Patterning Techniques.

Starr Fuentes continues to pass down vast ancient healing information through workshops and retreats at the Divine Intervention Dome in Hot Springs, Arkansas. MayanHealers.com website was created to provide global audiences access to the sacred teachings, blog articles, and workshop news releases of over 10,000 Mayan Lineage Healers. During this launch year, MayanHealers.com will continue to add Healers to the directory from Israel, France, Portugal, Germany, Canada, Brazil, Malaysia, and Singapore.

MayanHealers.com states a mission of “healing our communities and planet, and for people worldwide to transition with higher consciousness to an empowered, gentle, and generous way of living.”

Visitors to the website can sign up for classes, book personal healing sessions, discover holistic products, read insightful blogs, and participate in free webinars.

The growing list of Mayan Healers and classes can be found at: http://www.mayanhealers.com.

Media Contact:
Robin Morlock
MayanHealers.com
913-638-2296
robin@robinmorlock.com
http://www.mayanhealers.com

Business

New Motorhome Buying Website Launch Announced

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BuyMyMotorhome Launches Streamlined Website for Online Campervan Sellers

Nottinghamshire, UK, December 05, 2016 – If you are looking to sell a recreational vehicle online without the hassle of advertising privately then the team at BuyMyMotorhome have recently upped their game with the introduction of a brand new website which features a cleaner interface with a significantly improved user experience. The main philosophy behind the new site is to simplify the process of selling a used campervan online to the point where achieving a successfully completed sale takes little more than a quick phone call and a doorstep inspection.

Selling a motorhome privately for its true worth has always been a difficult prospect at the best of times. For this reason, BuyMyMotorhome have taken it upon themselves to offer a fully inclusive, one-stop service that replaces the trivialities associated with a private sale with a fast and convenient solution that promises a much quicker selling experience with a guaranteed price.

Quick Motorhome Sales Made Easy

“Ever since our inception, we have always tried to provide a fast and professional service that dispenses with the complications that one would typically associate with selling a campervan or motorhome online to a private party. Our vast buying experience means we can offer a quick and accurate valuation based on the individual characteristics of each motorhome we are offered and our enormous buying power means that we can guarantee each offer against any rival bid from a competing firm in the same line of business.” – BuyMyMotorhome

Perhaps you are looking to sell a small, 2-berth campervan that has been in the family for a number of years, or you have recently acquired a state-of-the-art luxury motorhome as part of a bereavement or divorce settlement that you need to convert to cash. Whatever the circumstances, the team at BuyMyMotorhome are always available to turn an otherwise complicated transaction into a convenient reality.

Get a Fast, Free Valuation within Minutes

“If you need to sell a campervan quickly and you don’t have the time or money to advertise privately then BuyMyMotorhome are here to help. We buy dozens of used recreational vehicles on a daily basis and our vast level of experience means that we can provide an accurate assessment of the worth of a motorhome within minutes, over the telephone, provided the party interested in selling to us is able to offer a complete an accurate description that we can base the valuation on.” -BuyMyMotorhome

The newly launched website will enable the team at BuyMyMotorhome to deal with an increased number of customers in a much quicker manner and the recently updated FAQ section aims to deal with any reservations or questions a client may have before making contact via the telephone and email enquiry services.

Of course, if you have any specific questions that are not covered in the FAQ, then you can always contact the motorhome buying team directly on 01623 631102. Alternatively, you can use the contact form provided on the BuyMyMotorhome website.

About BuyMyMotorhome

BuyMyMotorhome.com is the UK’s most successful independent motorhome buyer. They promise to buy any motorhome or campervan, regardless of how old or obscure the make is, how many miles are on the clock or what condition the fittings, fixtures and other accessories are in. Their enormous buying power means that they are able to back up their initial offer whilst guaranteeing to beat any genuine written quote from any rival campervan buying service. Their reputation is highly enviable and they always provide free, honest and impartial advice without pressuring the seller.

Contact:

BuyMyMotorhome.com

Mansfield i-centre

Hamilton Way

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 5BR

01623 631102

https://www.buymymotorhome.com/

Business

STORY IDEA: 14 Year Old Philanthropic Bee Keeper Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman save the planet in comic books and movies Jake Reisdorf, only 14 years old, is the real deal

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Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman save the planet in comic books and movies. Jake Reisdorf, only 14 years old, is the real deal.

Carmel, CA, December 05, 2016 – An eighth-grade honor student at Carmel (Calif.) Middle School, Reisdorf is an in-the-flesh superhero who, over the past four years, has ambitiously educated himself on the art and science of beekeeping, a hobby he has turned into a thriving family business as the teenaged CEO of Carmel Honey Company.

But his quest is more important than tending hives (he has 70) and peddling honey, which he currently sells in four varieties (orange blossom, sage, wildflower, and Meadowfoam) to more than 80 clients, including many of California’s best restaurants.

Crop pollination by honey bees, he’ll explain, is responsible for one-third of all of the food consumed by mankind. The world’s honey bee population is dying at an alarming rate. If the bees go away, so will the earth’s foliage. If the plants die, scientists say, humans will follow within three years. Jake would prefer to graduate from high school.

As if his efforts weren’t already noble enough, Reisdorf also has created a nonprofit charity, “Jake Gives Back,” from which he generously donates funds from Carmel Honey Company to organizations that promote honey bee research and education efforts.

His 2015 beneficiary was the El Nino Bee Lab at the University of California Davis, and the 2014 recipient was the Honey and Pollination Center at the Robert Mondavi Winery.

The youngster also speaks on a regular basis to school children, civic groups, even academics and other beekeeping enthusiasts, sharing the staggering wealth of knowledge he has accumulated over the past four years, since he initially became enthralled with honey bees as a 10-year-old.

Within a year, Reisdorf knowledgebase had become so deep that he was invited to address a crowd of 500 at the first-ever bee symposium at the University of California-Davis, home of one of the nation’s top entomology departments.

“I’m constantly meeting beekeepers who have been doing this for years, and their families have been doing it for generations,” he said. “I’m always learning new things.”

In the company of his parents, Becky and Jeff Reisdorf (dad is a building contractor in Monterey County, Calif.), Jake also travels all over the country to seminars and conferences to build upon his education (and theirs).

“Whenever we go to a conference, everybody looks first at my husband, then at me,” Becky said with a laugh. “We just say, ‘Nope, not us!’ and point to Jake.”

Mom and Dad are co-managers of Carmel Honey, and chauffeurs, transporting the CEO to his business meetings, and to various locations where, for a fee, he provides and maintains hives for clients. Jake’s 10-year-old sister, Brooke, also helps with the family business, assisting with packaging and other tasks.

More information about Carmel Honey Company and “Jake Gives Back” can be found on the company website (which, of course, Jake built mostly by himself) at www.carmelhoneycompany.com, by calling 831-687-8511, or via email at infor@carmelhoneycompany.com.

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.carmelhoneycompany.com

Automotive

SellMyMotorhome.com Respond to Customer Feedback with New Website and Improved Service

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Britain’s Most Successful Independent Motorhome Buyers Reiterate Their Position as Industry Leading Force

Nottinghamshire, UK, December 04, 2016 – Sell My Motorhome is pleased to announce a new, streamlined campervan buying service which is now easier than ever to use. Following a large online survey, the team at Sell My Motorhome have taken on board a huge number of suggestions in a bid to create an innovative and improved online campervan selling service that is unbeatable in every regard.

Offering a fair, transparent and quicker alternative to selling privately, with no unnecessary charges, hidden costs or logistical problems, Sell My Motorhome is able to make a genuine cash offer on any RV or campervan, regardless of age or condition. They have recently expanded their operation to include the UK in its entirety and the unique, one-stop solution approach that the company provides is now open to any British resident looking to sell a used motorhome.

A Quick and Easy Way to Sell Your Campervan

“Of course, there are lots of different ways and techniques to sell a motorhome, but we are confident that our service represents the quickest and fairest means of selling without the typical issues associated with a private sale. If you need to sell your motorhome fast and you are looking to save money then we can make you a genuine offer that we will even guarantee against rival bids from any of our competitors.” – SellMyMotorhome

Instead of claiming that they are the only serious choice of selling a campervan or motorhome online, the team at SellMyMotorhome would much rather point out the advantages that their service offers over other selling techniques. A private sale can place many demands on a seller and many local dealerships simply do not have the resources or instant buying power that a nationwide motorhome buyer such as SellMyMotorhome is proud to have at their disposal.

The motorhome selling and buying market can be a difficult sector to deal in – even for those with previous experience. However, with SellMyMotorhome, the seller can reach a practical arrangement within minutes of making a simple phone call – with minimal complication, zero pressure and the best possible price guaranteed against rival bids.

No Hidden Charges and the Best Possible Price

“Selling your camper or motorhome privately is a long-winded experience one can easily do without. Not only can it take up valuable time, you may also have to reduce your asking price and accept a much lower bid in order to complete the sale as quickly as you would like. Unlike private selling, with SellMyMotorhome there are is long waiting periods, no hidden catches or charges and the need to negotiate has been removed entirely – making our motorhome buying service the easiest option all round.” – SellMyMotorhome

The true difference between SellMyMotorhome and rival vehicle buying firms is the fact that they genuinely pay the price they offer on a vehicle. Once you have agreed to sell a campervan to the team at SellMyMotorhome, you can rest assured that they will not subtract a string of unexpected deductions from the original offer by way of administration costs, vehicle collection fees or any other hidden extras that they ‘forgot to mention’. Provided the description of your motorhome is accurate – which is what the initial quote is based on – the full amount offered for your motorhome should be within your account within two working days from the collection date.

The new campervan buying service is up and running now and those in search of an instant motorhome valuation can get in touch with the team right now on 0800 072 3678. To find out more about exactly what is on offer – you can visit the website at www.sellmymotorhome.com.

About SellMyMotorhome

SellMyMotorhome is the UK’s most forward thinking service provider for those looking to sell their vehicles quickly and for the best possible price. Established as a dynamic small business with high ambitions, the group quickly evolved to become Britain’s largest dedicated buyer of motorhomes and recreational vehicles. Offering the best possible price and a stress-free approach to selling, SellMyMotorhome is out to transform the public perception of quick and easy motorhome sales. For more information or for a fast and competitive quote, get in touch with the team on 0800 072 3678 or visit the website.

Contact:

SellMyMotorhome.com

Worksop Turbine

Shireoaks Triangle Business Park

Coach Close

Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 8AP

0800 072 3678

sales@sellmymotorhome.com

https://www.sellmymotorhome.com

Software, Technology

LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign Now Supports Creative Cloud 2017

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Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 5.0.12, a compatibility update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer allows to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data. The software also performs image adjustments, converts file formats and helps repurpose InDesign files for web and mobile devices. The new version makes LinkOptimizer compatible with the 2017 release of InDesign CC featured as part of Adobe Creative Cloud.

Toronto (ON), Canada — Zevrix Solutions today announces LinkOptimizer 5.0.12, a compatibility update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks and allows to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

The new version makes LinkOptimizer compatible with the recently released InDesign and Photoshop CC 2017. The update is offered free of charge to licensed users. The new version also fixes an issue with processing duplicate links across multiple documents, improves handling of legacy InDesign files, fixes an error related to Photoshop sharpening filters, and offers several other improvements and fixes.

“LinkOptimizer makes me extremely happy”, says Nynke Tiekstra, the owner of design studio ColtsfootMedia in Friesland, Netherlands, “It converted 10000 images in a 1800 pages project saving us at least 40 hours work, and it proved to be 100% accurate.”

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

-Scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign
-Change their resolution to 300 dpi
–Convert RGB images to CMYK
-Resave JPEG files as TIFF
-Run a Photoshop action on each image.

At the end of processing, LinkOptimizer reimports images to InDesign at 100% in their precise position. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$259.95 (Light version: $179.95) as well as from Adobe Exchange and authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer requires Mac OS X 10.7-10.12 and Adobe InDesign / Photoshop CS3-CC 2017.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite and Creative Cloud software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

Travel

Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites celebrates its Ongoing Partnership with Monterey County wineries by offering Unique packages for 2017

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In Carmel, it means a celebration of the bounty of Monterey County’s vineyards at Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites.

Carmel, CA, December 02, 2016 – In France, vendange means the annual grape harvest. In Carmel, it means a celebration of the bounty of Monterey County’s vineyards at Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites.

Vendange creates a unique guest experience through its partnership with 15 local wineries, each sponsoring one room or suite by providing their own creative touches.

For 2017 Vendange has put together some interactive packages that combine the luxury and convenience of the inn’s Carmel location with the adventure and romance of the nearby wine country.

Holman Ranch Vine to Wine experience

Stay in the Vendange Holman Ranch Room and add on a Holman Ranch Vine to Wine experience that consists of a series of educational tours for wine lovers. The tour will take guests from the Holman Ranch Tasting Room to the vineyard for an in-depth look at how their estate grown wine is made — from barrel to bottle. Each tour is 2 hours and by reservation only.

Vine to Wine Tour includes:

● Begin at the Holman Ranch Tasting Room at 19 E. Carmel Valley Road with a full tasting of Holman Ranch wines.

● Holman Ranch will give you an ATV tour of the vineyard to experience the vines and learn about how Holman Ranch makes wine.

● End at the exclusive Holman Ranch estate for small bites, your favorite glass of wine, and time for questions and answers with the owners and winemaker.

● Tours are from 2-4 p.m. available daily and by reservation only. 48 hour notice required.

● Cost is $100 per person.

● Add promotional code WINETOUR when booking the Holman Ranch room.

Twisted Roots wine experience

Stay in the Twisted Roots Room at Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites and add on a Personal Wine Tasting Experience with Twisted Roots winemaker Josh Ruiz.

Step into the beauty that is the Twisted Roots Wine Tasting Room in Carmel Valley to experience a wine journey like no other. Vendange guests get a rare chance to indulge their senses, and experience the winemaker’s passion and knowledge of his craft. Sit in the Twisted Roots Mediterranean-inspired courtyard, meet the winemaker, and taste hand-selected wines.

● Minimum of 2 people Saturday and Sunday only

● Cost per person to upgrade $75

Vendange’s unique partnerships

From the McIntyre Vineyards room with its impressive 100-year-old grapevine section to J. Lohr’s wine barrel on the balcony, every winery’s room offers a signature luxury experience. The participating wineries include: Blair, Cima Collina, Dawn’s Dream, Galante, Holman Ranch, J. Lohr, Joullian, Manzoni, McIntyre, Otter Cove, Tudor, Twisted Roots, and Ventana.

Each room boasts sleek, modern bathrooms, with imported Spanish marble. Sleeping areas have memory foam-top beds, deluxe linens, and high-definition flat-screen televisions. The separate Cottage Suite offers 650-square-feet of space, with a California king bed, 50-inch HD television, and a kitchenette. It’s the perfect place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. The Inn offers breakfast daily and wine tasting on weekends.

Special discounts through March 31

Vendange is celebrating the wine with a special discount from January through March 31. Book your stay directly at www.vendangecarmel.com during the months of November and December and receive 10 percent off your booking. Must enter the promotional code ILOVEWINE on the website. The 10 percent off is valid for all rooms except standard queen rooms.

Offer not valid on holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as blackout days. Promotional code must be entered at www.vendangecarmel.com in order for the discount to apply.

About Vendange

Vendange is at 24815 Carpenter St. in Carmel, a short drive from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, just off of scenic Highway 1, with free parking for guests. It’s minutes from downtown Carmel’s shopping, fine dining, scenic 17-Mile Drive, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Telephone 831-624-6400; email: reservations@vendangecarmel.com

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.vendangecarmel.com

Business, Electronics

Fulham Products Receive 100% Compliance and Excellence for Inclusion in IDEA’s Industry Data Warehouse

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Fulham Product SKUs Now Listed in the IDW for Lighting Distributors.

Hawthorne, CA, USA — Fulham Co., Inc., a leading supplier of lighting components and electronics for commercial, industrial, and specialty applications, today announced that its company’s product SKUs have achieved 100 percent compliance and programmatic excellence from the Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA). The approved product SKUs will be listed in the Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) database to make it easier for distributors to find details about Fulham lighting products and pricing.

“The IDW provides a standardized format for electrical and specialty distributors to search for products that meet their traditional and solid-state lighting needs,” said Richard White, VP of Distribution Sales for Fulham. “Inclusion in IDW’s database ensures greater product depth and breadth with distributors and is designed to keep them abreast of specification and pricing changes for Fulham components in real time. IDW is a great resource to help us optimize and serve the US electrical distribution channel.”

Lighting and electrical distributors are important partners to Fulham and help serve the North American market. The use of IDW shortens the time between a new product’s launch and its accurate information appearing in distribution partner systems. As product lifecycles accelerate, an automated tool is needed to update hundreds of distributors as quickly as overnight.

Manufacturers can share accurate product and pricing data with distributors and wholesalers using the IDW as a secure, centralized database platform, and North American electrical industry companies rely on the IDW system for up-to-date, accurate product information. IDEA, which maintains the IDW, provides standardized templates for data listings and provides a central repository for product, pricing, packaging, and related information, eliminating the need for distributors and wholesalers to maintain and synchronize their own databases.

“We are delighted to add Fulham’s name to our list of vendors who have received Compliance and Excellence ratings in the IDW database,” said Paul Molitor, President and CEO for IDEA. “For the IDW to remain valuable it’s important to have as many manufacturers’ SKUs listed as possible and Fulham’s products expand our list of lighting components available to distributors and wholesalers.”

About IDEA
The Industry Data Exchange Association, Inc. (IDEA) is the official technology service provider and eBusiness standards body of the electrical industry. The company helps thousands of manufacturers and distributors find the most cost-effective methods for running day-to-day business. IDEA’s applications help connect the supply chain and make business processes efficient, easy and enjoyable for people every day. IDEA was founded in 1998 through a partnership rooted in the collective leadership of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) members. IDEA (http://www.idea4industry.com) is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

About Fulham
Fulham Co., Inc. is a leading global provider of intelligent, socially-conscious sustainable commercial lighting components and electronics for use in commercial general lighting, parking structure, signage, horticultural, UV and other applications. The company develops and manufactures a variety of award-winning LED and emergency products, as well as legacy products across multiple lighting platforms. Fulham sells its lighting solutions worldwide through original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and electrical equipment distribution channels. Headquartered in Hawthorne, Calif., the company has sales and/or manufacturing facilities in the Netherlands, China, India and the UAE. For more information, visit http://www.fulham.com.

Media Contact:
Andy Firchau
Marketing Manager
Fulham Co., Inc.
Phone: +1 (323) 779-2980, ext. 1252
afirchau@fulham.com

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Business, Construction

Rosendin Electric Receives 2016 DBIA Project/Team Award for Los Angeles Valley College Monarch Center Project

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Excellence Award in Educational Facility Category Presented for Creative Design-Build Collaboration and Expediting Solutions in the Field.

La Palma, CA, USA — Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), one of the nation’s largest private electrical contractors and an employee-owned company, has received a 2016 Project/Team Award from the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) for its contribution to the construction of the Los Angeles Valley College Monarch Center. The Monarch Center was one of three projects selected in the Educational Facilities category. Earlier this year, the Monarch Center project also received an Electrical Excellence Award from the National Electrical Contractors’ Association (NECA).

DBIA is the only organization in the United States dedicated to defining, teaching, and promoting best practices for construction design-build. To be considered for an award, a project must demonstrate the application of DBIA-defined design-build best practices, including bringing together team members during the proposal process, as well as close coordination from the design development stage through field construction and project completion.

The Monarch Center project represents a successful collaborative design-build project that offered Los Angeles Valley College the best design and value based on criteria, including mitigating any additional costs with expedited design-build solutions to address issues encountered in the field. Part of the challenge was completing the project without disrupting daily operations on the Los Angeles Valley College campus. The completed structure has a unique architectural design and houses the College’s bookstore, cafeteria, health services center, and other faculty and student facilities. The project was completed in 27 months at a cost of $46,661,760.

“The completed Monarch Center has an innovative design and interesting lighting and design features, such as roof lighting and a reflective canopy that eliminates the need for ground lighting,” said Dan Domenici, Project Manager for Rosendin Electric. “By working closely with the lead contractor, McCarthy Building Companies, and other project partners from the outset, we were able to overcome some unexpected challenges. Receiving recognition from the DBIA is something the entire design-build team can be proud of.”

Profiles of the winning 2016 design-build projects are available on the DBIA web site. Additional innovative design-build construction projects spanning education, transportation, technology, data centers, healthcare, and other industries are available on the Rosendin Electric web site, http://www.rosendin.com.

About Rosendin Electric
Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power, and communications provider. With revenues surpassing $1 Billion, Rosendin Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. With over 6,000 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 97-year reputation for quality design and installations.

Rosendin Electric’s Southern California office is located at 5572 Fresca Drive, La Palma, CA 90623. Telephone: 714.521.8113. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Media Contact:
Rosendin Electric, Inc.
(408) 286-2800
busdev@rosendin.com

Art, Entertainment

Fusion Art’s 2nd Annual “Figures & Faces” International Online Juried Art Exhibition Opened December 1, 2016

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Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of the 2nd Annual “Figures & Faces” International Online Juried Art Exhibition for the month of December 2016.

Palm Springs, CA, USA — Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of the 2nd Annual “Figures & Faces” International Online Juried Art Exhibition for the month of December 2016. The exhibition is now available for viewing on the Fusion Art website (http://www.fusionartps.com).

The “Figures & Faces” exhibition opened on December 1st and featured awards in two categories: Traditional Art and Digital Art & Photography.

For this competition artists and photographers worldwide were encouraged to share their artistic vision and interpretation of the human form – both figures and faces. Artists and photographers, regardless of location or experience, were encouraged to submit.

The Best in Show winners are Joe Horton for his oil on canvas, “Midnight” and Peter Shepherd for his digital photograph, “Sculpture and Artist.”

Both Joe and Peter are Fusion Art’s Featured Artists for the month of December 2016 and, as the Best in Show winners, both artists are also invited to participate in Fusion Art’s 2nd Annual Group Show in Palm Springs, CA, in November 2017.

Other award winners include Second Place winners, Travis Verlaeckt for his graphite pencil on paper, “Cleo” and Artur Golacki for his digital manipulation, “Buona, after Piero del Pollaiolo.” Third Place awards were given to Faramus for his oil painting, “Dreaming with Peter D.” and Kerry Rawlinson for her digital photo artwork, “Am’ker#16.”

The remaining finalists in the exhibition, including four Honorable Mention winners – Cliff Kearns, Peter Broitman, Nicholas Teetelli and Chriss Knight, all exemplify uniquely creative talents and we’re once again honored to showcase their artwork on the Fusion Art website.

The international competition received a diverse collection of quality artwork from artists all around the world, including the US, Canada, England, Mexico, Russia, Australia, Spain, Hungary, India, Barbados, Taiwan, The Republic of Korea, the Czech Republic and the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition will be featured on the Fusion Art website until December 31, 2016.

Founded by Award winning artist, Chris Hoffman, Fusion Art, a fine art gallery located in Palm Springs, California, was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions and experiences.

Each month Fusion Art hosts uniquely themed art competitions and exhibitions. Both winners and finalists are provided with worldwide exposure, by having their work promoted through Fusion Art’s website, in 70+ press release announcements, email marketing, online event calendars, art news websites and through the gallery’s social media outlets. The gallery’s objective is to promote the artists, worldwide, to art professionals, gallerists, collectors and buyers.

To view the exhibition and for further information on all the winners and finalists, please visit Fusion Art’s website: http://www.fusionartps.com/2nd-annual-figures-faces-exhibition.

Media Contact:
Valerie Hoffman
Fusion Art
2658 S. Cherokee Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
760-832-7568
info@fusionartps.com
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