Mesa, AZ (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

It’s a fact, as small business owners push through this economic downturn, crime is up, all kinds of crime. Employee theft and break ins for businesses are common in big cities. Remember that protecting business on a budget can be done by calling a professional locksmith service.

Locksmith Laura from ASAP Lock & Security suggests that business owners take the time to understand what type of keys they use on their doors. It’s usually the case that people just do not notice their keys, of course until they lose them. That’s when locksmiths become very popular.

When thinking about office or building security, a professional locksmith should encourage that, at the very least, the business should have keys that are clearly stamped “Do NOT Duplicate” is the least one can do. However, these types of stamped keys only act as a deterrent.

In Phoenix and Mesa Arizona, there are shops, mail office stores and small hardware stores, staffed with busy, multi-tasking people who will cut new keys regardless of how the key is stamped. Albeit inadvertently, this habit includes that of the distracted kid behind a key-making kiosk at a large home improvement store.

Business owners, in this economy, understandably don’t want to spend a lot of money on anything security based that doesn’t immediately glare up as an issue. Contact a local locksmith service like ASAP Lock & Security, and they will inform that there is no need to break the bank to, at the very least, have control of keys. The best way to have control is having restricted keyways for building entry. A key that truly cannot be duplicated is a really important security feature.

Once a restricted key system in place, then truly, keys cannot be duplicated in common shops. It’s very simple as they won’t have the keys for duplication. Only a manufacturer’s issued locksmith and the manufacturer to which the lock was made will have the proper keys for duplication needs.

Another way to help improve security is to adopt a formal administrative process to require employees to turn in all issued Hi-Security keys. To help with this task, perhaps after a locksmith installs key-restricted, hi-security locks, have employees sign off on the keys inclusive of a clause of monetary penalty for not handing them in when requested.

When restricted keys are all accounted for and back in management’s hands, then one can be confident and relaxed that there has not been, and will not be, a security breach. No need to call a locksmith if someone has been let go and they have turned in their key.

Another great way to control keys is to NOT widely distribute keys. Consider installing access control locks that can be coded with a keypad or a key-card system in which entries and exits are audited, codes can be changed easily when a card is lost, etc. These systems are more costly, but they are quite convenient and easy to use.

Sadly, ASAP Lock & Security attends to some of their clients after they’ve had a security breach. This usually happens because the business owner wanted to save money and not upgrade locks. However, when thousands of dollars of equipment walk out the back door and insurance rates go up because someone had the keys, saving money is not what happens.

One cause for a break in on a building is due to having residential or sub-standard locks on a commercial building. These types of locks can be easily bypassed by common criminal techniques. Popular criminal covert methods such as Picking or “Bumping” cannot happen with an upgraded lock system. And thus, properly installed locks make it virtually impossible for criminals to manipulate hi-security.

Choose a locksmith service that can be contacted for questions or concerns at any time and one that takes the time to understand building lay-out and company methods and schedules. Security consultation before choosing a key system is a must. ASAP Lock & Security has many business clients that have purchased key control systems even in this economy. It’s an economical idea to think of a trusted locksmith service as an extension of a security team to the point that prevention is always the best proactive security measure.

ASAP Lock & Security is a woman owned, LLC locksmith service located in Mesa, Arizona.

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Brookings, OR (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

Marine and boat operators now have the ability to view weather and vessel information on a single weather-resist color display. Based on the SeaGauge line of NMEA 2000 displays, Chetco Digital Instruments is now offering direct compatibility with the Airmar PB200 and PB150 weather station instruments. The new display options allow Wind, Metrological, and GPS data from the weather station to be displayed via NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 protocols. Users can choose which information to display on each of 8 possible screen layouts and arrange the pages using a large library of graphic options.

The SeaGauge line of color displays feature direct interface to NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 protocol’s and display user defined parameters on sunlight viewable, high bright touch screens. Chetco Digital Instruments newest line of outdoor display’s utilize a water-resistant touch screen option for simple operation in harsh environments.

This compact system is ideal for smaller vessels and sailboats as well as luxury yachts, land based vehicles and buildings. “By combining a direct NMEA 2000 interface inside the color display head, we can display weather and engine data on a compact unit that fits in the palm of your hand” explains Joe Burke, CTO for Chetco Digital Instruments when referring to the G18S a 4.3” diagonal display offered by the company. “This option is being add to all our color displays including the new G32C, a 12” model” Burke added.Users can configure the units by attaching to a PC via USB link and using the company’s vDash graphical design software. Once initial setup is complete, the displays will operate standalone with power (12V or 24V) and NMEA interface.

A key feature of the system is allowing users to select from a library of graphics options when configuring display layouts. Styles include fixed and rotating compass, large and small round dial gauges, bar graphs, and multi-size text boxes in a variety of colors and backgrounds. The Open Source Themes allows customers to design their own graphics using a simple scripting protocol. The company can also assist in design of completely customized screens.

The Airmar Weather Station instruments are available in both NMEA 2000 (PB200) and NMEA 0182 (PB150) to match other onboard equipment such as chart plotters and sonar units. The weather stations provide information on Wind Speed and Direction, Barometric pressure, Outside temperature, Magnetic Heading, GPS data, Speed, Pitch, and Roll using a solid state assembly with no moving parts. Wind data is calculated by using ultrasound pulses in a small chamber and is accurate to within one degree. Eliminating moving parts increases reliability and accuracy in rough weather conditions. The weather station supports the standard NMEA 2000 PGNs for Wind Data (PGN 130306), Metrological Data (PGN 130323), Environmental Data (PGN 130312), Heading Data (PGN 127250) and more. On the NMEA 0183 side, it supports sentences $WIMWV (Wind Speed), $WIMWD (Wind Direction), $HCHDT (True Heading), $WIVWT (Transducer Measurements) and most other GPS sentences. The SeaGauge color displays can decode the selected weather station parameters and create a real-time display with out requiring a PC which was a restriction on previous systems, The SeaGauge Line of color displays are available in a variety of sizes and form factors from 4” diagonal up to 12.1” SVGA models in both flush mount bezels and completely sealed units. All displays feature bright sunlight viewable color displays and highly responsive touch screens to quickly select desired data. Besides support for Weather and GPS data, the new display options also work with engine and vessel data to provide complete monitoring of shipboard information on one color unit.

SeaGauge™ Remote Sensor unit is a standalone device that connects directly to engine senders and provides digital instrumentation for up to three engines in one unit. Functions include tachometers, fuel flow, temperatures, boost pressures, oil pressure, exhaust gas temperatures, charging voltage, amps, fuel levels, trim, and much more. SeaGauge™ Remote Sensor converts up to 16 analog signals into a single digital NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 format for broadcast to remote displays or PC over serial or USB interfaces. Built-in user defined sensor calibrations allow the unit to be used with a wide variety of existing engine combinations. In cooperation with Active Research, Inc, Chetco Digital has added the capability to bridge digital data into the NMEA 2000 protocol using the NGT-1 gateway engine.

Pricing starts at $795 for the 4” diagonal G12N display and $795 for an AIRMAR PB150 weather station base unit. Other display configurations and network options are also available.

Units can be purchased directly from Chetco Digital’s web site or Dealers can purchase through GEMECO Marine Accessories

For more information on SeaGauge™ and other Chetco Digital Instruments products, and where to buy, see our web site at www.chetcodigital.com, email sales(at)chetcodigital(dot)com or call 1-541 469-4783 All Chetco Digital products are “Made in Oregon, USA.”

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Danville, CA (PRWEB) August 4, 2010

Revealed this month at www.TheChiropracticImpactReport.com, researchers from Cankaya University, Ankara, Turkey, published an article in the European Spine Journal, titled (1):

Soccer causes degenerative changes in the cervical spine

In this study, the authors assessed the incidence of degenerative changes of the cervical spine joints in active amateur and veteran soccer players. They designed a cross-sectional descriptive study using biomechanical, radiological, and magnetic resonance assessments. The study subjects were active (30 years; n=15) male amateur soccer players, and their age-matched controls (n=13 and n=15).

The authors found that degenerative changes were prominent in veteran players, and the sagittal diameter of their spinal canal at C2 to C6 was lower when compared to controls. Narrowing of the sagittal spinal canal diameter suggests advancing degenerative spondylotic changes, predisposing these individuals to spinal cord myelopathy. Consequently, magnetic resonance findings of degeneration were more prominent in soccer players when compared to their age-matched controls.

“Soccer’s World Cup, 2010, has just finished. Having watched many of the games, I constantly observed players ‘head’ the ball, and often the ball had traveled more than half the length of the playing field prior to contacting the head while “on the fly.” – Says Dan Murphy, D.C.

Studies also indicate that cervical spine kyphosis certainly can occur as a consequence of whiplash trauma. They also indicate that cervical kyphosis is significantly more likely to be found in a whiplash patient population than in controls. Additionally, these cervical spine kyphotic deformities in whiplash-injured patients are unlikely to be caused by muscle spasm; rather they are much more likely to be the result of more significant ligamentous injury.

Other studies have found that:

• Repetitive microtraumatic events to the cervical spine, like “heading” soccer balls, initiates and accelerates cervical spine spondylosis.
• A single macrotraumatic event to the cervical spine, like whiplash injury, initiates and accelerates cervical spine spondylosis.
• The lateral cervical x-ray is the standard way to document the state of the cervical spine curvature.
• Whiplash trauma to the cervical spine can cause cervical spine kyphotic deformity.
• Post-traumatic cervical spine kyphosis is coupled with a poor prognosis for recovery. Consequently, cervical kyphosis is very important to document in whiplash-injured patients. Radiologist Lee Hadley, MD, states that the finding of cervical spine kyphosis should be considered to be a permanent injury.
• Cervical spine kyphotic angulation has been shown to accelerate cervical spondylosis and spinal cord myelopathy.
• Biomechanically oriented structural rehabilitation that includes postural training, specific spinal adjusting, exercises, and extension traction has been shown to improve and even reverse cervical spinal kyphotic deformity.
• In patients with cervical spine kyphosis that cannot be conservatively corrected to less than 10 degrees should be surgically corrected and stabilized.

If you’ve been in a car accident, you can learn more about these studies including references and find a doctor in your area by going to www.TheChiropracticImpactReport.com

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

Although many drivers who are considered by insurers to be “high risk” — younger drivers, older drivers, drivers with little experience behind the wheel — are in this category due to unchangeable factors, other motorists can end up in the high-risk pool through bad driving behavior. And if a motorist is perceived to be riskier for an insurer to take on, then that riskier status may negatively influence the availability of affordable premiums.

Motorists deemed riskier as a result of on-the-road behavior generally have accumulated a history of claims, accidents or traffic violations. One or two minor citations may not force a consumer to purchase high risk auto insurance, but if a motorist’s number of speeding tickets continues to grow, so does the chance that they may be considered riskier to insure. One drinking-and-driving offense will most likely be enough to warrant a high risk label for some insurers. One reason for this is the relatively high rate of repeat offenses associated with drinking and driving; in 2007 the Montana Department of Transportation, for example, reported that 23 percent of the motorists convicted of a DUI in that state were repeat offenders.

Source: http://bit.ly/aylnMw

Consumers in the high-risk pool may very well find trouble when setting out to secure cheap coverage from some of the major insurance companies. The long-term method for getting out of this situation is developing and maintaining safe driving practices. In the short term, the best thing a consumer can do is explore all available options, as some insurance companies actually welcome riskier drivers. Members of this non-standard market attract customers by specializing in affordably covering motorists who are new to driving or have histories of offenses or claims. Finally, for drivers who ultimately cannot find an insurer that will provide coverage because of a tainted driving history, many states offer assigned risk programs that will assist the consumer in obtaining coverage.

Consumers can visit http://www.onlineautoinsurance.com/learn/high-risk-drivers.htm to learn more about attaining high risk coverage and to get a free auto insurance comparison with rates from multiple carriers.

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The Buzz - a part of Insurance Australia Group (IAG) - was developed after an intensive co-creation process with consumers to be the only Australian general insurer truly shaped by the community.

(PRWEB) July 29, 2010

The ‘customer is always right’ has proved a winning formula for new Australian online insurer The Buzz Insurance today winning the prestigious 2010 Australian Business Award for Innovation.

The Buzz - a part of Insurance Australia Group (IAG) - was developed after an intensive co-creation process with consumers to be the only Australian general insurer truly shaped by the community.

The Buzz www.thebuzzinsurance.com.au gathered more than 3500 ideas to lay the foundation for its acclaimed online customer experience and unique car and home insurance products.

As a result, it offers the quickest and easiest insurance online experience with a 60 second car quote and multiple product and service choices.

In the 12 months since it launched, The Buzz, has recorded online conversion rates in excess of 30 per cent in comparison to global insurance standards of about 15 per cent. It has a Net Promoter score for customers with claims of 98%, and an internal staff engagement score of 90% - far exceeding global benchmarks of 82%*.

The 2010 Australian Business Award for Innovation sets a benchmark in Australian businesses for introduction of a new idea, method, technology or process.

The Buzz Insurance CEO, Jacki Johnson, said the unique approach of co-creating with consumers for service and product development has transformed The Buzz into a brand that truly resonates with people.

“Innovation success can only be achieved by being creative and more importantly executing ideas to deliver true value to the consumer,” Ms Johnson said.

“Winning the Innovation Award demonstrates that you can push the boundaries of traditional thinking, be open with consumers, and make a positive change for them.”

“What customers’ value today will soon be superseded by trends and new technologies. With a customer centric culture we’ll continue to be at the forefront of product design and innovation to deliver value to customers.”

Shaping insurance. Together is the core value of The Buzz. With Buzz Exchange (Buzz’s online community) and social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, customers continue to co-create with The Buzz and drive innovation.

Each part of The Buzz home and car insurance is priced individually, offering customers flexibility to choose the type and level of insurance cover they want for their car, home or investment property, depending on their lifestyle and budget.

Key features of The Buzz that customers helped create

1. Super speedy insurance with 60 Second Quick Quote.

2. Online ‘slider’ tool to allow customers to adjust their car or home excess and level of cover, and see the difference in premium- instantly

3. Unique reward program called Buzz Time where customers can trade points for ‘time saving’ awards like baby sitting and house cleaning

4. Live chat to let people chat with The Buzz in real time

5. Online 24/7 customer policy management through My Buzz

6. Parents with P’s Facebook community to help parents help their teens on the road

*As measured by Towers Watson in The Buzz 2010 engagement survey

For more information visit www.thebuzzinsurance.com.au

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Green House is a net-zero, LEED-Platinum certified home, situated in the new, net-zero Springleaf community and is the heart and soul of Boulder’s net-zero “green” team that includes George Watt, of George Watt Architecture, Ron Monahan, Tim and Mary Coonce.

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) July 29, 2010 -

Some of the world’s leading brands from Ford and LG Electronics to Tupperware, all will demonstrate what the future holds beyond “green” – from fuel-efficient cars to energy saving refrigerators and HDTV’s to food and drink that support healthy bodies and planet – in a two-week long Green House program aimed at bringing to life the ease and power of lifestyle solutions for the country’s most influential lifestyle journalists.

The program, called The Green House, in Boulder, Colo. is a first-of-its-kind. Starting August 8th, members of the media will live in a specially outfitted net-zero home for three days at a time, experiencing first hand the latest practical and planet-friendly products, services, and technology from an array of companies. The catch? The products featured must support the three tenants of Smart Living—good for your health, good for your wallet, and good for the environment. Sponsoring companies will convey these tenants through customized product experiences.

“The Green House will bring together companies that have never been together before, and create the complete ‘smart living’ experience,” said Len Cercone, partner, Cercone Brown & Co., co-host of the Green House along with Boulder-based research and social mobilization firm Kickstand Communications. “Our hope is to help transform the green conversation from a purely environmental message to show that an eco-friendly lifestyle overall is a better, more satisfying approach to home, finances, family and life.”

LG – In the ‘eco-friendly” kitchen, editors will whip up organic pizzas using local, farm fresh ingredients, testing out LG’s latest energy-efficient appliances and will then cozy up to the energy-saving LG 55-inch LED HDTV for movie night. Editors will also help lighten the (environmental) load by doing a little laundry in LG’s ultra-efficient SteamWasher™which offers a unique ColdWash™ option that combines warm water performance with cold water savings. When editors retire for the evening they will be greeted by energy-efficient Internet-connected LG HDTVs, which will allow them to stream movies and shows directly to their rooms.

Ford– Behind the wheels of a Ford Fusion Hybrid, Ford Escape Hybrid or Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, editors will be tasked with incorporating fuel-efficient driving tips during the Ford Eco-driving challenge and tour through the Rockies. Additionally, editors also will have the opportunity to unplug a Ford Focus Electric from the Green House garage and take it for a spin around town.

Tupperware – Editors will mix, chop and sauté using Tupperware® non-electric choppers and mixers, creating a delicious organic meal that packs a whole lot of taste and not a lot of CO2. In addition, editors will learn about the Tupperware® line of storage containers that preserve valuable foods and snacks and can extend freshness and shelf life, reducing waste and maximizing leftovers.

White Wave Foods – Using Horizon™ organic milk and Silk® soy milk, editors will bike to Boulder’s famous farmer’s market to pick out produce and fruit to be used as key ingredients in the White Wave Foods smoothie contest. While each editor blends away, they’ll learn about the environmental and health benefits of organic dairy and soy versus the conventional choices on store shelves.

3M - 3M Purification Inc. will show how their innovative water filtration systems filter the water that touches our families. From drinking, brushing teeth, doing laundry to running the coffee maker and making pasta, 3M Clean Water Solutions provides water filtration and treatment systems that save families money while providing cleaner, clearer water on demand with less environmental impact. The editors will test their stamina as they enjoy a hike through the Rockies, leading them to enjoy breathtaking views of mountain streams while learning about the importance of water quality and its impacts on health, wallet and earth.

EnergyHub - EnergyHub produces smart, simple, and cost-effective energy management tools, that strengthen the relationship between consumers and utilities. EnergyHub products help consumers reduce energy consumption and save money, while giving utilities a powerful home energy management tool for Smart Grid initiatives.

From the cars they’ll drive to the appliances they’ll use to the very materials used in this beautiful net-zero home, the intent of the entire Smart House, Smart Living experience is to provide a fresh perspective on sustainability, and in turn, how of the Green House guests will lead this new conversation of eco-friendly lifestyles.

Participating brands include LG Electronics, The Ford Motor Company, Tupperware, Horizon, Silk, EnergyHub, Earthbound Farm with more signing on daily. Interested companies or media can contact Caroline Budney, cbudney@cerconebrown.com or visit www.cbcgreenhouse.com for more information.

Green House Open to the Public

The public at-large will have a chance to experience the Boulder Green House in two ways. First, the home will be open to the public on August 7, 2010 from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.

In addition, consumers across the nation can experience the Green House through an interactive consumer website featuring all the companies, products, a sweepstakes, and information on smart living at www.smarthousesmartliving.com which will be launched on September 27th 2010.

The House itself is located in the Spring Leaf community in North Boulder, Colo., in one of the nation’s first multifamily net-zero-energy developments. George Watt Architecturedesigned the house, lead by George Watt, a LEED accredited professional. Watt’s work is characterized by the synthesis of contemporary design and the historical vernacular, creating an architecture of today that is firmly rooted to place. Influenced by early experience as a designer/builder, along with a reverence for the craft of construction, his practice has evolved to include architectural design, urban infill design, site planning, and integration of alternative energy resources.

Drawing on solar and geothermal energy and featuring sustainable building products and healthy interiors, Spring Leaf offers 12 custom-designed homes that will exceed LEED-Platinum certification, the highest green-building standards in the United States.

According to Lew Pratsch, Zero Energy Homes Project Manager of the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Program, “Ron Monahan and Terry Brittan may be the Greenest developers in the country.”

Smart Living Research to be Unveiled at Green House

In addition to highlighting eco-friendly materials and technologies, the Smart House will be the platform to launch an original, in-depth national research study that goes beyond “green” to understand what smart living really means to today’s consumers.

More than a report on attitudes and perceptions, the research (designed and executed by Kickstand Communications) will provide a roadmap to bridge the gap between consumer intention and actual buying behavior. It will provide a segmented look at today’s consumer and deep dive into Smart Living and what triggers sales, a profile of the Smart Living consumer and profiling the future for companies to understand where they need to capture market share and mindshare.

“The Smart Living research is built around action, not just intention,” said Robb Shurr, Principal, Kickstand Communications. “We’ll answer important questions that will give businesses the essential knowledge to succeed in the changing consumer landscape.”

About Cercone Brown & Co.

Located in Boston, Mass., CerconeBrownCompany (CBC) provides branding, advertising, public relations and promotions services to companies in a range of industries. Founded in 2001, the company has worked with leading brands that include adidas, GMAC Insurance, Hasbro, Nantucket Nectars, Orvis, Cognos, Sperry Top-Sider, K2, The Timberland Company, Vibram and ZOOTS. For more information, visit www.cerconebrown.com.

About Kickstand Communications

Kickstand Communications is a leading consumer research, strategic marketing, and social mobilization shop from Boulder, Colo. Kickstand specializes in gathering and interpreting difficult to extract consumer insights in “industries in transition” and then making practical sense of the findings so that companies can connect with their customers and build lasting relationships. Clients include Aladdin, City of Boulder, Leave No Trace, and The North Face. For more information, visit www.wearekickstand.com.

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Pueblo, Colorado (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

GPS Source announced today the release of a new L1/L2 Active Antenna. Designed and manufactured by GPS Source, it is robust, lightweight, suitable for harsh environments and long-term high-precision applications.

Robert Horton, CEO of GPS Source, said “We are very excited about the new L1/L2 Active Antenna. Our advanced technology allows greater than 3dBiC performance in both GPS L1 and L2 bands for ‘dual-frequency’”.

The new active antenna offers excellent LNA gain of 33dB at a low DC current draw and noise figure, minimum 3dBiC element gain and multiple connector options. It has exceptional beam-width as well as significant filtering for excellent rejection of out of band interference. With the antenna’s small and lightweight feature, it makes perfect sense for various applications (commercial and military). Designed to operate in the most extreme and demanding applications, it enables maximum satellite reception with excellent lightning protection.

Also available in a passive model, both antennas are currently in production and will be available for sale in August, 2010.

Founded in 2000, GPS Source, Inc. designs, develops and manufactures solutions that bring GPS inside for the military, defense, aerospace, and other markets. This includes a complete line of mil-spec GPS antennas, splitters, repeaters, cables, etc. The “GPS Live Inside” products ensure GPS signal availability inside. GPS Source, Inc. is a veteran owned small business and an AS9100 certified company. For more information, visit www.GPSSource.com.

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Albuquerque, NM (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

Qnuru™ today introduced four new ETL-Classified (U.S. & Canada) Vector LED Light Bulbs, bringing the Vector product line of commercial retrofit LED light bulbs to 34. The four Vector LED Light Bulbs are direct replacements for the energy-inefficient, high intensity discharge lamps found in LSI-Industries’ Scottsdale and Dakota retail petroleum and convenience store canopy fixtures; AccuLite’s GL Series and Lithonia Lighting’s PGR fixtures for ceiling-mounted parking garage lighting; and Cooper Lighting’s McGraw-Edison and Streetworks 1000 watt parking lot light fixtures. Designed, assembled and tested in America, Vector LED Light Bulbs, consume up to 85% less energy, provide daylight-quality illumination, and require one-fifth the maintenance support of conventional commercial lamps. The Vector family of LED bulbs fit more than 95% of all existing commercial and industrial light housings and meets the stringent ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for solid-state lighting products.

“In this challenging economy, business owners face a Hobson’s choice: Layoff staff or find new ways to eliminate unnecessary operating costs,” said Rhonda Dibachi, President and CEO of Qnuru. “With our LED lighting solutions, lowering a company’s energy costs is a no brainer. Vector LED bulbs slash energy consumption by up to 85%, last five times longer than fragile gas-filled lamps and deliver much higher quality illumination without having to invest in new poles or heads. You don’t need a calculator to figure out this investment pencils out.”

It’s the Bulb, Not the Fixture

The Vector family of LED Light Bulbs fit into more than 95% of all commercial and industrial light fixtures, including lighting brands offered by major manufacturers such as NSi Lighting, Lithonia Lighting and Cooper Lighting. They are installable by a licensed electrician in less than 20 minutes, offer an average investment payback of 10-30 months and carry a 5-year warranty. The 34 Vector LED Light Bulbs fit a wide range of fixture styles, including high bay and low bay lights used in warehouses and production facilities, canopy lights used in retail petroleum stations and covered parking garages, ornamental and historic pole-mounted lights for roadways and plazas, bollard and pathway fixtures for parks and public spaces, floodlights for security and building illumination, and interior and exterior recessed down lights.

The Light Bulb Reimagined

Development of the Vector LED Light Bulbs began in 2007 within Noribachi Labs, the technology R&D arm of The Noribachi Group, a clean technology private equity firm (www.noribachi.com). Each Vector LED Light Bulb consists of multiple Cree LEDs (NASDAQ: CREE) embedded on custom-designed, patent-pending, aluminum-backed circuit board Common Lighting Units (CLUs). Individual CLUs are mounted on a variety of CLU sled geometries to form the product line of 34 Vector LED Light Bulbs. Because individual CLUs can be directed independently, Vector LED Light Bulbs generate an even photometric footprint (no hot spots or perimeter fadeout) with little or no over lighting and low light pollution. The CLU-based modular design of the Vector LED Light Bulbs also provide for quick and easy maintenance.

The 4 New Vector Family Members

Vector “Flora” LED Light Bulb

•     Application: Retail petroleum and convenience story canopy lighting
•     Compatible: LSI-Industries’ Scottsdale and Dakota solutions
•     Number of LEDs: 63
•     Designed to Replace: 150-250W

Vector “Yeso” LED Light Bulb

•     Application: Retail petroleum and convenience story canopy lighting
•     Compatible: LSI-Industries’ Scottsdale and Dakota solutions
•     Number of LEDs: 84
•     Designed to Replace: 250-400W

Vector “Sandia” LED Light Bulb

•     Application: Parking garages and related canopy structures
•     Compatible: AccuLite’s GL Series and Lithonia Lighting’s PGR fixtures
•     Number of LEDs: 63
•     Designed to Replace: 150-250W

Vector “Chama” LED Light Bulb

•     Application: Parking lot and area lights
•     Compatible: Cooper Lighting’s McGraw-Edison & Streetworks 1000W parking lot light fixtures
•     Number of LEDs: 216
•     Designed to Replace: 1000W

About Qnuru

Qnuru™ is the premier provider of ultra-energy efficient commercial LED lighting solutions. Our mission is to transform lighting by reducing the grid-dependency of today’s luminaires. Founded by the Noribachi Group, a clean technology private equity firm, Qnuru provides specification-grade LED light bulbs and designer luminaires that satisfy the most rigorous requirements for energy conservation, green building practices and illumination quality. Uniquely within the lighting industry, we offer solutions that can be solar-powered, grid-powered or hybrid solar/grid-powered. Our lighting solutions provide public and private, commercial and industrial customers with unmatched energy savings, lower maintenance costs and true-color lighting that reduce operating costs and advance environmental sustainability goals. For more information, visit http://www.qnuru.com.

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Saint Paul, MN (PRWEB) July 29, 2010

Available starting in late 2010, the One-way family of positioning hinges feature asymmetric torque, which greatly reduces the force needed to move in one direction while maintaining it in the other. When used in applications like access panel covers, enclosure lids and wall-mounted monitor arms, One-way torque allows easy upward adjustment without compromising holding force in the downward direction. In many applications Reell one-way hinges can replace more costly gas strut solutions.

Designed and manufactured in America to the industry’s most demanding torque specifications all One-way hinges feature ReellTorq®, the worlds best torque technology. ReellTorq’s® patented clip mechanism provides consistent and long life torque. That means no adjustments in the factory or in the field! Customers get the right torque, the right fit, and the right function, all with ReellTorq’s superior quality feel and reliability.

Reell Precision Manufacturing provides high-quality innovative solutions to transmit torque, control angular position and protect delicate components from excessive force. Combining the worlds most precisely controlled torque technology with the industry’s most experienced engineering team guarantees a perfect product fit for your application. Reell’s responsive global customer service and world class manufacturing ensures exceptionally easy ordering and on-time delivery.

For more information about Reell visit www.reell.com or contact a Reell sales representative at 651/484-2447 (menu option 2).

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Beverly Hills, CA (PRWEB) July 28, 2010

What’s the cast of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” doing when they’re not partying, fist-pumping, or fighting? Getting a tan, of course.

This month, during the KIIS FM pool party at the Hollywood Tower, Dr. Ourian, Medical Director of Epione Beverly Hills, met up with Angelina, DJ Pauly D, JWOWW, Ronnie, Sammi, Snooki, Vinny and The Situation. Dr. Ourian’s staff provide spray tans for Jenni (J-WOWW), Vinny and Mike (The Situation). Later, the rest of the cast discussed proprietary spray tan formulation with Dr. Ourian and got spray tan tips from the Beverly Hills’ tan master.

“For many teens and young adults, having a great tan is essential to feeling beautiful and confident and looking great in their clothes,” said Dr. Ourian, who recently shared his tanning tips on “The Doctors.” “However, it’s important that your tan not only looks great, but that you achieve the desired look safely. That’s one of the things I talked to the cast of ‘Jersey Shore’ about when I met with them at the Hollywood Tower. I really enjoyed meeting them, and sharing tips and information with them. They’re a great group.”

Tanning, while popular among men and women of all ages, can pose significant dangers when safety isn’t taken into consideration. Tanning salons have come under fire for years due to the harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation emitted from many tanning lamps. Most recently, a new study released revealed that indoor tanning raises the risk of malignant melanoma by 75 percent.

Tanning outdoors also contributes to the more than one million cases of skin cancer diagnosed in the United States each year. Additionally, long-term exposure to the sun can often cause premature aging of the skin, resulting in wrinkles, sagging, age spots and other issues.

While the statistics surrounding tanning salons and tanning outdoors can be daunting, there are safe alternatives available. After 10 years of laboratory and extensive clinical research, Dr. Ourian has developed Epione Safe Tan Rx, a complete spray tanning system designed to naturally enrich the skin, while safely achieving a sun-kissed glow. The system uses a chemical-free solution and a one-step airbush process to produce an enviable, bronzed skin tone.

Epione Safe Tan Rx is odorless, long-lasting, non-streaking and dries instantly. The formula is completely natural, made from the purest of botanicals and safe for all skin types.

“The irony of tanning in the sun or in a tanning bed is that you’re actually damaging your skin in an effort to enhance it,” said Dr. Ourian. “Whenever we work with clients to enhance their beauty, we’re always keenly focused on their health, safety and long-term results.”

For more information about Epione Safe Tan Rx, visit http://www.safetanrx.com/ and http://www.epioneskincare.com/.

About Epioneskincare.com

For years Dr. Simon Ourian was frustrated by the lack of truly effective skin creams, so early on in his practice, he started blending his own and making them available to his patients. Though they came in plastic jars with typewritten labels and the only advertising was word of mouth, Dr. Ourian realized very quickly that his patients preferred his creams to the beautifully packaged name brand products. After endless prodding by his patients, Dr. Ourian partnered with a laboratory to further develop his formulas, incorporating the latest advances in state of the art technology and science. For more information, call (888) 547-5588 or visit www.epioneskincare.com.

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