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Aurora police name suspect connected to weekend shooting death

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Aurora police have released the name of one of the suspects arrested in connection with the shooting death of a woman over the weekend. Reported by Denver Post 5 hours ago.

Neal Nears Completion of Several Communities – Plans New Openings in 2014

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Prolific powerhouse, Neal Communities, wraps a successful month of sales and anticipates a strong season ahead.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida (PRWEB) February 04, 2014

After selling more homes in 2013 than ever before in company history, privately-held powerhouse, Neal Communities, continued a swift sales pace in January 2014. The builder sold out its homes at Belleisle in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, and has closed its sales center at Sawgrass in Venice, with just one home remaining. The builder notched 54 total sales spanning 16 communities, from Manatee to Lee counties, last month.

“We are gearing up for another very busy year, with several new communities on the horizon and the continued growth of our brand and our team,” said Michael Storey, President of Building for the Lakewood Ranch-based, new home building company.

Notable neighborhoods for Neal in January included Central Park at Lakewood Ranch with nine sales and Villa Palmeras in Estero with seven sales. In addition, Fairfield in Bradenton, Grand Palm in Venice, and Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood each had six sales. The builder expects several communities to reach completion this year, including the popular and family-friendly Central Park at Lakewood Ranch. Neal’s overall expansion will continue with plans for close to a dozen new neighborhoods in 2014.

Besides record sales in 2013, Neal Communities also closed on its 9,000th home last year, and in 2014 the builder expects to celebrate its 10,000th home sale.

Neal Communities was named one of 2012's "America's Best Builders" by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. Neal Communities was also named 2013 “Best Builder” in the Best of Venice, awarded by the Venice Gondolier, and was a finalist in the Sarasota Herald Tribune’s 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards for “Best Builder”. The company is ranked #1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked #64 nationally among homebuilders by BUILDER Magazine. To date, Neal has built over 9,000 homes in Southwest Florida. As the area's largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. John Neal Homes, Neal Signature Homes, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm's continued, record-setting local success. The company's honors and accolades include 29 Parade of Homes 2013 awards, 49 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards, and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit http://www.nealcommunities.com. Reported by PRWeb 5 hours ago.

Heritage Christian Center and Dennis Leonard returning to Colorado

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Dennis Leonard built Heritage Christian Center into a flourishing multiracial church by connecting with hurting people. He also preached a gospel of prosperity that has been criticized for preying on the vulnerable. Then he walked away, retiring in 2010 and moving to California. Leonard is about to embark on a second act in Colorado, announcing plans to open a Heritage Christian Center in Aurora with a 1,500-seat sanctuary in a former sporting goods store the church bought. Reported by Denver Post 1 hour ago.

Westell Technologies Reports Third Quarter Revenue of $25 million

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Westell Technologies Reports Third Quarter Revenue of $25 million AURORA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a global leader of intelligent site and outside plant solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2014 third quarter ended December 31, 2013. Consolidated revenue was $25.2 million, led by $14.7 million in sales of intelligent site management solutions, as well as continued strong demand for tower mounted amplifiers (TMAs) and distributed antenna systems (DAS) interface panels. On a GAAP basis, the Company recorded Reported by Business Wire 2 days ago.

Aurora pit bull ban repeal moves another step forward

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AURORA — Troy Caoile moved to Aurora about a year ago, and living with him is his trusty pit bull, Zeus, a 2-year-old American Red Nose breed of the dog. Reported by Denver Post 21 hours ago.

St. Michael Girl Scouts Lend a Helping Hand

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St. Michael Girl Scouts Lend a Helping Hand Patch Orland Park, IL --

On February 3rd, St. Michael 4th grade Girl Scouts traveled to Feed My Starving Children in Aurora to pack food for children in other countries.  After only an 1 1/2 hours of packing, the girls packed enough food to feed 18 kids for an entire year!  What a Reported by Patch 17 hours ago.

Nobody Wins When a Shot is Fired

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Firearm Training Pros has developed an 8 hour online training class that addresses many of the instructor led training issues with the State of Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Program.

Aurora, Illinois (PRWEB) February 05, 2014

Firearm Training Pros has developed a highly interactive 8 hour Illinois specific online Concealed Carry Class that they say can make the streets of Illinois a safer place. Patty Walker one of the senior instructors with a military police background shares both the benefits and shortcomings of the online training. First off Patty wants to stress that no online training is approved by the Illinois State Police or is currently being used for Illinois concealed carry training. When it comes to concealed carry no matter which side of the aisle you are on online training offers something to make everyone happy.

The first and obvious limitation of the online training is that it must be used in conjunction with a solid 8 hours (if not more based upon the individual) day of hands on instructor led training. Without the Instructor led class the online training is purely educational and can’t provide the hands on training that everyone needs.

The benefits of the online training are numerous but here are some of those benefits. It offers consistent, reliable training that doesn’t require a firearm to learn. Online training is participation driven requiring frequent program interaction thus ensuring student presence during training. Online training is a solid 8 hours of training unlike a typical class which includes lunch and breaks. It uses video, clear cut instructions, frequent knowledge checks, and a non-scored quiz to aid in the transfer of knowledge and confirmation of understanding. Lessons can be provided to the students for review and practice off-line after participating online. Training content completely and thoroughly addresses safety rules and procedures that serve to protect the applicant and those around the applicant. Built-in program standards require all training be fully reviewed before student can complete the course and there is no way to fast forward or tune out. Student responses to critical questions that confirm understanding of important safety aspects and laws are recorded, reviewed, maintained, and filed as documentation to confirm knowledge retention. Pricing can be half of a typical one day instructor led class. But best of all is perhaps that it allows for the second day of instructor led training more time to focus intently on the actual firearm handling skills and exercises that are critically needed to carry a concealed firearm. Safety is a concern of everyone. Any law enforcement officer will tell you that it takes a lot of training and practice to handle and use a holstered firearm.

Patty says that she is sure if people take a look at the online training they will be impressed and see the benefits. Don’t believe it? Call 630-366-1553 or email online(at)firearmtrainingpros(dot)com if you are with the media, or a state official upon request you will be given access to the online training to experience it for yourself. Sorry, it’s not available for the general public. There are plans to introduce it to some politicians and the Illinois state police for feedback. Anything that makes Illinois a safer concealed carry state is a win for every citizen.

About Firearm Training Pros

We are a group of gun enthusiasts with diverse backgrounds in training, military service, and more. Our group is comprised of highly skilled individuals who only want to educate, coach, and train individuals to be proficient in shooting and safe firearm handling skills. We focus on both the physical and mental aspects of shooting and potential consequences.

The Firearms Training Pros team would like to be a resource to anyone that has questions. Whether you have already taken a CCW course or are considering it. It’s been said with great power comes great responsibility. Please feel free to attend one of our free weekly webinars and participate in “Nobody Wins When a Shot is Fired.” It’s a good informative time where questions get answered. Register at https://www.firearmtrainingpros.com/webinar/. More information on Firearm Training Pros can be found at http://www.firearmtrainingpros.com. Reported by PRWeb 15 hours ago.

Shopping in Aurora, Colorado: Havana BID, Retailers Sponsor 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Mystery Bag Affair This Saturday

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Aurora, Colorado retail shopping gets an infusion of sweetness and surprises Saturday, February 8, 2014, with the Havana BID’s annual Valentine’s Day Mystery Bag Affair.

Aurora, Colorado (PRWEB) February 05, 2014

Five Aurora, Colorado retailers will partner with the Havana Business Improvement District (BID), dba On Havana Street, this Saturday, February 8, 2014, to bring sweetness and surprises to shopping in Aurora with the second annual Valentine’s Day Mystery Bag Affair.

“We’re taking the phrase, ‘love shopping,’ to another level in Aurora,” said Gayle Jetchick, Executive Director of the Havana BID. “Each participating Aurora, Colorado retailer is providing a bit of excitement and intrigue and a chance to win chocolate and big bucks!”

Participating merchants, listed below, are providing Valentine’s Day cookies, candies and other goodies for Aurora shoppers who visit between noon and 3:00 PM.· The English Teacup, 1930 S Havana St, #5, Aurora. Enjoy samples of chocolates from England and special British chocolate tea.
· Heirlooms Antique Mall, 1947 S Havana St, Aurora. Valentine’s Day shopping in Aurora gets a historical perspective! Each of Heirlooms’ antique vendors are preparing mystery bags in which they will place a favorite antique from their shop. Heirlooms is holding an open house with Valentine's Day cookies and other goodies.
· Zhanna’s Day Spa, 350 S Ironton St, #100, Aurora. Each of Zhanna's mystery bags contains special Valentine's Day gifts, cosmetics and hair products.
· Klassye Creations Florist, 2790 S Havana St, Ste U, Aurora. Klassye Creations mystery bags feature gift certificates toward future purchases and specialty items from the flower shop.
· Fantastic Sam’s, 1155 S Havana St, Aurora, in the King Sooper’s Shopping Center at Mississippi and Havana. Aurora shoppers who stop by Fantastic Sam’s will get a special salon product in their mystery bags.

Aurora shoppers can, with no purchase necessary, enter drawings for five boxes of chocolates to be given away and a Valentine’s Day dinner for two at The Summit Steakhouse, 2700 S. Havana St., Aurora.

Each mystery bag is full of goodies. Prices for the bags will range between $5 and $20. In addition to the items provided by the merchants, each bag contains a Colorado Lottery scratch ticket courtesy of the Havana BID.

The District is celebrating a successful start to 2014. On January 29, 2014, the fourth annual Grocery Cart Races raised $16,820 for Aurora’s Comitis Crisis Center. That’s enough, according to the Center, to feed everyone at the Center for the rest of the year.

In March, the Havana BID will host an Ides of March Toga Party & Artist Talk featuring Michael Mladjan of Pine, Colorado, creator of the "Silver Disc" sculpture located at 804 S Havana Street. Registration is limited to 100. For more information, visit OnHavanaStreet.com.

About Havana Business Improvement District
The Havana Business Improvement District (BID) dba On Havana Street is a special district in Colorado created in 2007 by business and neighborhood leaders and Aurora city staff working together to build a stronger, better community. The District makes a difference by focusing on unique, culturally diverse events and fun new things to do and working to keep the area clean, safe and beautiful. For more information please contact Gayle Jetchick, Executive Director, info (at) OnHavanaStreet.com, (303) 360-7505. Reported by PRWeb 12 hours ago.

Thought For Food & Son Designs New Logo and Retail Packaging for Rave Bites

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Thought For Food & Son Chosen Based upon their Expertise and Knowledge of the Food Industry

Marlborough, MA (PRWEB) February 05, 2014

Thought For Food & Son, LLC, a creative boutique that specializes in the food industry announced today they have recently completed a design project for Rave Bites which consisted of designing the company’s new corporate logo and retail packaging.

Thought For Food & Son’s objective was to design a logo and retail package that would immediately impact consumers in a way that conveys the intrinsic values of Rave Bites. Thought For Food & Son successfully achieved that by creating a design that effectively communicates the emotional qualities and real health benefits of Rave Bites organic handcrafted energy snacks.

"Thought For Food & Son far exceeded our expectations for this project and produced a new brand identity that we expect to be cutting edge in the growing organic and gluten free retail marketplace," said Sylvia Garfield-Wright. “The quality and amount of effort in this project went way beyond what was expected. Thought For Food & Son’s attention to details, the amount of options presented and creativity were exceptional.”

Rave Bites offers consumers a line of organic, gluten free and vegan handcrafted energy snacks that are available in seven delicious flavors including Peanut Chocolate Chip, Coconut Fig, Chia Orange (raw), Lemon Pomegranate (raw), Cacao Goji (raw), Date Flax with Turmeric and Carob Super Greens.

“We believe that packaging design is a major strength of Thought For Food & Son. Our work for Cape Cod Select, Maristella’s Fine Foods, Healthy Solutions Spice Blends and Jerk Nation is really making an impression within the retail marketplace,” said Ethan Casucci of Thought For Food & Son.

Thought For Food & Son offers its clients a proprietary PR FOOD MEDIA INDEX, an all-in-one strategic instrument that allows food companies to speak directly to their peer group, industry trade press, category buyers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers it wishes to sell its products, and even more importantly, to consumers it wishes to purchase its products. Thought For Food & Son’s proprietary PR FOOD MEDIA INDEX has over 100,000 media outlets across North America, complete with more than 300,000 staff listings and contact preferences.

Thought For Food & Son has worked with both large and small food companies such as Sea Watch International, famous Hollywood actor Paul Sorvino Foods, Maristella’s Fine Foods, Cape Cod Select, Beeler Pork, New York Ravioli & Pasta Company, Flavor Bombs, New England Natural Bakers, Healthy Solutions Spice Blends, SuperSeedz, Paesana Italian Products, Boston Speed Dog, Jerk Nation, Aurora Products, Big League Chew and Divine Foods.

About Thought For Food & Son, LLC

Founded in 2005, Thought For Food & Son, LLC is a creative boutique that specializes in the food industry. We offer our clients a combination of expertise and value that is unsurpassed within the food industry. We’re a communications company without the traditional agency “BS.” Thought For Food & Son operates as a “Strategic Resource” for its clients offering public relations, advertising, packaging design and brand development. Our focus is to create communication strategies using our proprietary PR FOOD MEDIA INDEX for clients who believe in powerful thinking. Thinking that demands notice. The kind of thinking that inspires people to take action and enables our clients to grow and prosper. For more information about Thought For Food & Son, e-mail ethan(at)tffandson(dot)com. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.

Okay, NRA, What's Next? What Am I Missing Here?

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It wasn't that long ago that the National Rifle Association, in their ongoing campaign to educate the American population with regard to the hallowed status of firearms, piously informed us that we don't need less guns, just more guns in the hands of the "good guys." Well, we've seen how that worked out, haven't we?

A retired policeman -- and if that's not a certified "good guy," then who is? -- carries his gun into a movie theater. No doubt he's been packing it to the movies ever since the recent unpleasantness in Aurora, Colorado. (Wouldn't want to offend the gunnies by calling it a massacre, would we?) Obviously, said cop was being a truly responsible citizen by making certain that should a man with a gun show up at this particular theater, the audience would be protected.

Oh, wait -- the cop was a man with a gun.

But not to worry: Since he was a retired cop, he of all people would certainly know how to handle both himself and his gun in the event of a dangerous incident.

Like, say, someone else in the theater using a cellphone to check up on how his child was doing with the baby-sitter.

Before the feature had even started.

And we all know what happened; no need to recount it all here except for the part where the retired cop fired his gun and the guy with the cellphone died.

I, knowing that the NRA has nothing but the highest concern for the safety of all of us, assumed that the moment they heard about the events of January 13th in the theater in Wesley Chapel, Florida, they would have been out in force trying to correct their obviously erroneous suggestion that the key to public safety is more "good guys" carrying guns.

Unless the problem is properly identifying who the "good guys" are, a necessity which is implicit in their suggestion. I mean, why would anyone be stupid enough to advocate making sure more "good guys" have guns unless they have a plan to identify said "good guys?"

So where's the plan?

Why aren't they telling us about it?

Indeed, why hasn't the National Rifle Association already set up and paid for the screening system that will allow us to know who the "good guys" are? After all, they've made it quite clear that they don't want the rest of us asking any questions or setting any standards for "good-guyism." So how long before we demand that they put their money where their mouths are?

How long do we give them to produce a "good guy" identification kit? Maybe something like those tree identification keys we've all seen. You know, the ones where the first thing you have to do is check to see if the tree has needles or leaves? Except on this one, of course, the first thing they'd check for is gender (their use of "guys" obviously rules out "gals" as ever being assessed by the NRA as "good," but that's another issue) then go on through police records, psychological evaluations, character references, etc. Further, I would assume that concomitant with whatever screening program they launch, the NRA will also set up an endowment fund ("life insurance" is such a loaded term) to benefit the survivors of whatever mayhem their certified "good guys" might happen to cause despite their careful screening. Kind of like a guarantee that their product works.

But here it is, three weeks later, and where is the above-outlined screening program? The endowment fund?

So far, not even mentioned. Oddly, given their oft-professed concern for the safety of us all, the NRA has been silent.

Dead silent.

So, *what am I missing here?*

Is it possible that the NRA didn't really mean it when they made their "good guys" suggestion? Or is it possible that they're acting like six-year-olds who didn't do their homework, slouching low in their chairs at the back of the room in the hope the teacher won't notice them, let alone call upon them?

Oh, wait -- the NRA has never been anything more than a band of six-year-olds, screaming whenever anyone threatens to take away their toys or make them lock the toys up when they're not playing with them.

Apparently, once more, *I'm not missing anything at all.* Reported by Huffington Post 6 hours ago.

Smothers Promoted to Operations Manager for Graebel Moving Center in Oklahoma

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Last Thursday, Jan. 30, Gary Paul, regional vice president of Graebel Movers, Inc., appointed Jeff Smothers operations manager at the Tulsa-based moving services center, Graebel Oklahoma Movers, Inc.

Aurora, CO (PRWEB) February 05, 2014

Last Thursday, Jan. 30, Gary Paul, regional vice president of Graebel Movers, Inc., appointed Jeff Smothers operations manager at the Tulsa-based moving services center, Graebel Oklahoma Movers, Inc. In this role, Smothers will manage the moving and storage operations for the center that is located at 420 S. 145th E. Ave in Tulsa. With Graebel since 1996, Smothers has held positions as operations supervisor, commercial services coordinator, supervisor and project manager.

Paul stated, “Our Oklahoma center has a legacy of being among our top companies and has been the recipient of four Graebel Company of the Year awards.” Paul added, “Jeff Smothers is committed to this center's continued award-winning tradition.”

About Graebel Movers, Inc.
Graebel Movers, Inc. is a division of The Graebel Companies, Inc., a privately-held global mobility organization with its World Headquarters in Aurora, Colorado. Graebel Movers, Inc. operates 34 moving and storage facilities from coast to coast in the U.S. Graebel Oklahoma Movers, Inc. a branch of Graebel Movers, Inc., is located at 420 S. 145th E. Ave in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This center provides origin and destination moving services, storage, commercial office relocation and workplace services for area firms and consumers, and the Company’s Fortune 500 clients. To learn more visit: http://www.graebel.com.

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Former Oswego East Principal to Become West Aurora Supt.

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Former Oswego East Principal to Become West Aurora Supt. Patch Oswego, IL --

Former District 308 administrator has spent the last school year overseeing a tiny district in Iowa. Reported by Patch 2 days ago.

Neal Nears Completion of Several Communities – Plans New Openings in 2014

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Prolific powerhouse, Neal Communities, wraps a successful month of sales and anticipates a strong season ahead.

Lakewood Ranch, Florida (PRWEB) February 04, 2014

After selling more homes in 2013 than ever before in company history, privately-held powerhouse, Neal Communities, continued a swift sales pace in January 2014. The builder sold out its homes at Belleisle in Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, and has closed its sales center at Sawgrass in Venice, with just one home remaining. The builder notched 54 total sales spanning 16 communities, from Manatee to Lee counties, last month.

“We are gearing up for another very busy year, with several new communities on the horizon and the continued growth of our brand and our team,” said Michael Storey, President of Building for the Lakewood Ranch-based, new home building company.

Notable neighborhoods for Neal in January included Central Park at Lakewood Ranch with nine sales and Villa Palmeras in Estero with seven sales. In addition, Fairfield in Bradenton, Grand Palm in Venice, and Boca Royale Golf & Country Club in Englewood each had six sales. The builder expects several communities to reach completion this year, including the popular and family-friendly Central Park at Lakewood Ranch. Neal’s overall expansion will continue with plans for close to a dozen new neighborhoods in 2014.

Besides record sales in 2013, Neal Communities also closed on its 9,000th home last year, and in 2014 the builder expects to celebrate its 10,000th home sale.

Neal Communities was named one of 2012's "America's Best Builders" by BUILDER Magazine and voted the “2013 Best Residential Builder in Southwest Florida” in a readers’ poll sponsored by Gulfshore Business Magazine. Neal Communities was also named 2013 “Best Builder” in the Best of Venice, awarded by the Venice Gondolier, and was a finalist in the Sarasota Herald Tribune’s 2014 Reader’s Choice Awards for “Best Builder”. The company is ranked #1 locally by Metrostudy and by Hanley Wood Market Intelligence based on number of home sales and ranked #64 nationally among homebuilders by BUILDER Magazine. To date, Neal has built over 9,000 homes in Southwest Florida. As the area's largest and most established, locally owned and operated private builder, Neal Communities is continually striving for excellence in every aspect of the home building and development business. John Neal Homes, Neal Signature Homes, Charlene Neal PureStyle, Waterscapes Pools & Spas, and Allegiant Title Professionals all contribute to the firm's continued, record-setting local success. The company's honors and accolades include 29 Parade of Homes 2013 awards, 49 Aurora Awards, 5 Best in American Living Awards, and hundreds of local and regional industry awards. For more information, please visit http://www.nealcommunities.com. Reported by PRWeb 2 days ago.

Heritage Christian Center and Dennis Leonard returning to Colorado

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Dennis Leonard built Heritage Christian Center into a flourishing multiracial church by connecting with hurting people. He also preached a gospel of prosperity that has been criticized for preying on the vulnerable. Then he walked away, retiring in 2010 and moving to California. Leonard is about to embark on a second act in Colorado, announcing plans to open a Heritage Christian Center in Aurora with a 1,500-seat sanctuary in a former sporting goods store the church bought. Reported by Denver Post 2 days ago.

Percussionist Schick brings unique sounds to S.F.

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Percussionist remains perfectly in touch, even when his hands don't connectFor no particular reason, Steven Schick, the celebrated percussionist who directs the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players and has commissioned and/or premiered dozens of works for percussion, hasn't played a solo recital here for more than 30 years. Karlheinz Stockhausen's pioneering 1959 "Zyklus," a circular work played on gongs, cymbals, marimba and many other instruments that the percussionist calls "heroic" in the weighty Beethovian sense, and Morton Feldman's spare, floating 1964 classic, "The King of Denmark," which uses graphic notation, rather than specifying pitches, to shape sound. The percussionist's job in this theatrical number is to act out more than 125 very specific hand gestures - a peace symbol, tapping a typewriter - in exact synchronicity to the electronic sounds. [...] life has never been better. Aurora's new plays-in-progressIn a monthlong mini-festival starting Monday, Berkeley's Aurora Theatre Company presents staged readings of four new plays commissioned from the prize winners of its annual Global Age Project, an incubator of new plays chosen by an august group of Bay Area directors. A full plate for Chinese New YearSan Francisco's bustling Chinese Cultural Center, whose annual Spring Festival is said to be the biggest indoor Chinese New Year bash in the United States, is putting on a humdinger of a free community show - and opening the first U.S. solo exhibition by contemporary Chinese abstract artist Fong Chung-ray - from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Kearny Street facility. The "Old School/New School" program includes performances by various delightful grammar school kids, footwork from Jerry Christopher Lin, Shan-Yee Pool Ballet and other dancers, hands-on calligraphy workshops and of course the traditional lion dance. Reported by SFGate 1 day ago.

Fine Design Living, One of the GTA’s Leading Boutique Design and Build Firms, Provides Eco-Friendly Alternative to Traditional Hardwood Flooring

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Fine Design Living, one of the Greater Toronto Area’s leading boutique design and build firms, specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for residential and commercial clients, is pleased to announce that it’s providing an eco-friendly alternative for those looking for traditional hardwood flooring.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) February 06, 2014

Fine Design Living (http://www.FineDesignLiving.com), one of the Greater Toronto Area’s leading boutique design and build firms, specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for residential and commercial clients, is pleased to announce that it’s providing an eco-friendly alternative for those looking for traditional hardwood flooring.

“Homeowners looking to create a beautiful space that is warm and inviting generally turn to hardwood floors. While hardwood floors provide a classic, and in some cases, modern or contemporary look with the right design in place, there are some limitations as to what type of space they should be used for,” says Braden White, owner of Fine Design Living. “Wood flooring is great in bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms, but due to its sensitivity to water and moisture, it is generally not suggested to use it in bathrooms and other spaces where there may be regular contact with water and moisture. But at the same time, a lot of people love the look of hardwood floors in bathrooms, kitchens, and entranceways, but decide not to use it due to the potential costly damage that could arise from moisture and water.”

Over the years, homeowners and contractors have looked for reliable, eco-friendly alternatives to hardwood floors. With the ease of maintenance, practicality, and the wide range of decorative value, nothing is as versatile as ceramic hardwood flooring. In fact, according to White, ceramic hardwood flooring can look so much like traditional hardwood flooring that it’s difficult to notice the difference at first glance.

“Although ceramic and porcelain tiles may look the same, there are some major differences,” he explains. “Most significantly, porcelain tiles are denser than ceramic tiles, which makes them more durable and water-resistant. This is an important consideration for those who want to install tiles that look like hardwood in their bathrooms and kitchens.”

Fine Design Living installs several different porcelain tile products that look identical to hardwood. One of the several brands of porcelain hardwood tiles that Fine Design Living installs is manufactured by Italian-based company Unicomstarker. The porcelain hardwood floors come in a number of different colours and are perfect for residential and commercial use.

“Unicomstarker porcelain hardwood flooring products are designed to integrate perfectly with modern-day lifestyles and stand up to the everyday exposure to water and moisture,” White concludes. “Available in a wide range of sizes, colours, and textures, Unicomstarker is great for every room in the house, including the bathroom and kitchen floors.”

Fine Design Living is a boutique design and build firm, specializing in high-quality exterior and interior custom renovations for both residential and commercial clients. From unique landscape designs and landscape construction to custom interior renovations, Fine Design Living is committed to providing the highest-quality workmanship, backed by a personalized approach to service excellence. Based out of Markham, Fine Design Living serves customers in Toronto and the GTA, including Richmond Hill, Thornhill, Vaughan, Newmarket, Markham, Unionville, Stouffville, and Aurora. More information about Fine Design Living is available by visiting the firm's web site at http://www.FineDesignLiving.com or by calling 416-817-6128. Reported by PRWeb 11 hours ago.

ITsavvy Announces New Expertise Certification from Wireless Leader Aerohive

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ITsavvy just announced that its Aerohive Networks certification level has been upgraded, allowing ITsavvy to bring an industry-leading range of Aerohive Networks wireless solutions to its clients.

Addison, IL (PRWEB) February 06, 2014

ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing companies of its type in the U.S., just announced that its Aerohive Networks certification level has been upgraded; allowing ITsavvy to bring an industry-leading range of Aerohive Networks wireless solutions to its clients.

ITsavvy’s President and CEO, Mike Theriault, said, “We are very pleased with this new certification. Our clients are looking for wireless solutions that are a primary connection method and not just a convenient secondary internet source. Our partnership with Aerohive and this new certification level gives us a significant competitive advantage by allowing us to fully match our clients’ short and long-term goals with the right wireless solution.”

Aerohive Networks reduces the cost and complexity of today's networks with Cloud-enabled Wi-Fi and routing solutions for enterprises of all sizes. Aerohive’s award-winning cooperative control Wi-Fi architecture, public or private Cloud-enabled network management, routing, and VPN solutions eliminate costly controllers and single points of failure. This gives ITsavvy clients mission-critical reliability with granular security and policy enforcement, and the ability to expand without limitation.

“One of the main benefits our clients have always appreciated is the technical ability of our engineers,” Theriault said. “This new certification level sends the message that we are dedicated to continuous education. Staying on top of advancements is especially valuable with Aerohive because of the sheer range of solutions they offer—from basic wireless networks to extremely complex solutions. We have built our reputation on service. This means working with our clients every step of the way—from choosing the best solution to implementation and follow up.”

Aerohive offers flexible, highly reliable solutions that include Cloud-managed and on-premise solutions. Their unique cooperative control architecture does not require a separate controller device for forwarding decisions. A separate controller can put a strain on the network that leads to a bottleneck or single point of failure.

Bob Reisdorf, consulting systems engineer for ITsavvy, explained, “In addition, some Cloud-managed vendors require a connection to their management center in order to perform security and forwarding decisions. With Aerohive products, the only portion of the solution that is isolated is where configuration changes are made.”

ITsavvy, one of the fastest growing companies of its type in the U.S., is a recognized leader in tailored end-to-end IT product and service solutions. ITsavvy built its reputation as a value-added reseller with industry-leading product availability, design and implementation, client support and delivery speed through 46 distribution centers across the U.S. ITsavvy also has data center locations in New York, New Jersey and Florida. The company’s new, user-friendly website provides hundreds of concise, leading-edge IT decision-making resources, including an e-commerce site with real-time pricing and availability. ITsavvy is headquartered in Addison, IL, with offices in Chicago’s Loop; Hauppauge, NY; New York, NY; Warren, NJ; Aurora, IL; Davenport, IA; Hayward, CA; and Beavercreek, OH. Call 1-855-ITsavvy (1-855-487-2889), email: info(at)ITsavvy(dot)com, visit: http://www.ITsavvy.com.

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Bremont Homes, Toronto’s Finest Home Building Company, Hires Bonica Leung as Research and Strategic Planner to Support Business Development Growth

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Bremont Homes (http://www.BremontHomes.com), the Greater Toronto Area’s finest home building company, is pleased to announce it has added Bonica Leung, MCIP, RPP to Bremont Homes’ corporate staff as its research and strategic planner to support ongoing business growth.

Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) February 06, 2014

Bremont Homes (http://www.BremontHomes.com), the Greater Toronto Area’s finest home building company, is pleased to announce it has added Bonica Leung, MCIP, RPP to Bremont Homes’ corporate staff as its research and strategic planner to support ongoing business growth.

“At Bremont Homes, we continue to attract the best talent, and are excited to be working closely with Bonica in her capacity as our research and strategic planner,” says Gary Breda, president of Bremont Homes. “At Bremont Homes, our luxury developments combine quality materials and superior design. Meticulously crafted to exceed our clients’ exacting standards, we build more than homes, we help build unique communities.”

Leung is a registered professional planner with a background in management of land use development and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Planners and Registered Professional Planners. Her breadth of experience also includes urban planning in a national and international setting, having worked on community development projects with the First Nations and the Ministry of Land and Resources of the People’s Republic of China. As a new member of the Bremont Homes team, she brings a range of various skills and expertise to the group.

In her capacity as research and strategic planner, Leung is responsible for providing market research to support decision making and effectiveness efforts for both Bremont Homes’ current communities under development and future expansion efforts. She is also responsible for providing leadership for ongoing strategic planning and outcomes assessments.

“Bremont Homes has a long track record of developing luxurious dream homes in some of the most sought-after areas of Ontario,” Leung says. “I am thrilled to be a part of the experienced team at Bremont Homes and look forward to working with them and helping further enhance their award-winning brand.”

Recognized as one of the Greater Toronto Area’s finest home-building companies, Bremont Homes was founded on a vision of quality design and workmanship, innovative style, and exceptional customer service. Over the years, Bremont Homes has developed a number of new communities and thousands of homes in Aurora, Burlington, Courtice, Georgetown, Maple, Pickering, Mississauga, Richmond Hill, and other prime locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Bremont Homes currently has a number of upscale communities with custom manors and luxury townhouses under development in Brampton, Wasaga Beach, and on Lake Simcoe. To learn more about Bremont Homes, visit the company’s web site at http://www.BremontHomes.com or contact Bremont Homes at (905) 266-1851 or by e-mail at info(at)bremonthomes(dot)com. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.

Firefox Beta and Aurora channels updated, Australis UI makes first appearance

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Firefox Beta and Aurora channels updated, Australis UI makes first appearance Hot on the heels of the underwhelming appearance of Firefox 27.0 FINAL, Mozilla has released Firefox 28.0 Beta 1 and Firefox Aurora 29.0a2, both of which come with the promise of significant new features and changes. First up is the debut of Firefox for Windows 8 touch, which has migrated across to the beta channel for the first time, while Aurora ships with a brand new user interface (Australis) and revamped tool for syncing settings between multiple computers and devices. Firefox 28 Beta opens with support for Firefox for Windows 8 Touch. Optimized for tablets, users will be able to… [Continue Reading] Reported by betanews 7 hours ago.

Pantone's Top 10 Colors For Fall 2014 Are The Most Fun Ever

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Do you look good in Aurora Red? You better hope so.

Pantone announced its top 10 fall 2014 colors Thursday morning, and they are equally as bold for men as they are for women. It looks like designers are breaking away from gender specific colors more than ever and having a bit more fun with their collections.

The reason behind this playful shift could be the fact that designers want their clothing to be perceived more like pieces of art. In an interview with Women's Wear Daily, executive director of Pantone's Color Institute Leatrice Eiseman explains:
"Designers are trying to establish wardrobes that have more of an artful presence. They understand that, unlike before, customers want to get a little fun and creative with their wardrobes. It's as if they’re saying, 'Let's not be quite as serious.'"
We've already mastered using the color of the year in our makeup routine, so we can get on board with anything that allows us to have even more fun with fashion. We'll be on the lookout to see which of our favorite designers uses these colors during Fashion Week.

Check out all the colors below, and for a little style inspo, see how some people are already incorporating them into their wardrobe.

*Aurora Red:*
*Radiant Orchid:*
*Royal Blue:*
*Aluminum:*
*Misted Yellow:*
*Mauve Mist:*
*Sangria:*
*Bright Cobalt:*
*Cognac:*
*Cypress:*

*Celebs having fun with color:*
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