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DRS and Associates proud to announce Five Top Clients’ Building-Product Brands Win Prestigious GREEN GOOD DESIGN Award 2012: Museum of Architecture and Design

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Sherman Oaks, CA (PRWEB) June 25, 2012

The Chicago Athenaeums Museum of Architecture and Design today announced the winners of their 2011-2012 GREEN GOOD Design Award, which recognizes the worlds leading sustainable design in products, technology and research. DRS and Associates is proud to be the agency of record for five winners: Caroma, Creative Systems Lighting (CSL), LAUFEN, Watermark Designs and Zephyr, and we are sending out this joint release on their behalf.

Presented by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, the GREEN GOOD DESIGN Awards are an extension of the GOOD DESIGN Awards. GOOD DESIGN is the worlds oldest and most coveted international design award, bestowed only to the most important and influential industrial and graphic designers. Current and previous winners of GREEN GOOD DESIGN are world-class brands such as BMW, Electrolux, Bosch, Hansgrohe, Herman Miller, Cuisinart and Mercedes Benz. To stand with such recognizable brands is an honor that these manufacturers do not take for granted. “Having multiple clients once again be recipients of a world recognized award such as the Green GOOD DESIGN is quite an honor for my DRS team and me. It reinforces that our clients innovations tied together with our strategic brand building efforts are yielding wonderful returns,” stated David Schlocker, president of DRS and Associates. Each of these five brands stands on their own merits for their contribution to green design and we encourage you to take a look at them individually and as a whole.

Here are the winning brands and their respective products:

Caroma

Lullubee.com Introduces Line of Ready-to-Make Classic DIY Craft Projects

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New York, NY (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

Lullubee.com is a new online arts and crafts retailer offering high quality, ready-to-make DIY classic craft project kits that craft fans can make with their friends and family or can choose from a line of ready-made, one-of-a-kind craft items that are conveniently delivered to the customers doorstep with free shipping to anywhere in the USA.

Lullubee is Crafting Made Easy

Lullubee is crafting made easy by eliminating the guesswork about DIY craft projects. Lullubee designs the craft project, sources the project materials, provides a list of tools needed to complete the project, shares the crafting techniques in an easy-to-follow video tutorial and leaves customers with the fun part: creating beautiful, unique handcrafted objects.

All of lullubees project materials have been sourced from around the world to ensure the finest materials available for each project that make little impact on the environment. Craft projects range from basic to advanced skill levels to be enjoyed from ages 5+.

Customers can choose from the following lullubee collections:

-Gold Collection: Featuring beautiful craft projects that are lullubee customer favorites and are offered all year long. The lullubee Gold Collection craft boxes include all materials, detailed instructions and an easy-to-follow video tutorial.

-Birthday Craft Kits: An ideal way to give kids a fun project to do on their own or are perfect as a group activity for a birthday party. Projects make a lovely memento for kids to take home with them. Birthday Craft Kits are available all year round with a volume discount if purchased for a group.

-Jewelry Kits: Popular DIY jewelry projects with elegant components that can be customized to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Projects materials are easy to assemble for customers of all skill levels to craft and enjoy.

-Craft of the Month Club: Register for the Craft of the Month Club to receive a new craft project every month and choose from the Craft of the Month Club designed for adults with limited experience in crafting and sewing (Intermediate skill level) or the Craft of the Month Club for Kids designed to be easy enough for parents to do with their children. (Basic skill level)

-Made by Artist: Features crafts made by lullubees in-house artists or special guest artists. These crafts are completed projects and are available in limited quantities.

Appreciation for Things That are Handmade

Lullubee was founded in June 2012 by Tiffany Dekel, an online entrepreneur who has been responsible for three successful online agencies and Laura Lee Burch, a former illustrator and professional crafter who has published several books about creating hand made gifts inspired by toys, dolls and costumes and also teaches felting at Shenkar University.

We developed lullubee because there has never been a better time for people who remember and appreciate the quality of handmade objects, says Dekel. We find that people who enjoy crafts want something unique and not something that is mass-produced that they can share with their children, but may not know how to start. Lullubee was created to help people be creative and be happy with the outcome.

Many craft projects in lullubees Gold Collection and the Craft of the Month Club are classic crafts inspired by Dekel and Burchs childhood memories that have been popular for generations.

We enjoy inspiring people and created lullubee to unleash the crafter in you. We encourage our fans to follow the directions we provide with all our craft kits lightly and to play with their own ideas so they end up with something uniquely theirs, says Burch. We want our customers to know that there are no bad ideas and to remember that handmade crafts are original and unique every time they make something. Even for us at lullubee, we can make 50 celebration crowns and all 50 can look different.

Lullubee plans to add a seasonal d

HomeThangs.com Introduces a Selection of Best Quality, Least Expensive Stainless Steel Kitchen Sinks

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(PRWEB) July 06, 2012

HomeThangs.com has made their goal to deliver the right product to the consumer, with that in mind, shopping and home design tips, as well as special product selections are being introduced.

Good stainless steel sinks will last for years, and knowing what to look for, will help get an incredible, high quality product for a fraction of the price.

A few tips to keep in mind when shopping for stainless steel kitchen sink:

1 . The very most important thing to remember when shopping stainless steel sinks is gauge. The gauge of a piece of steel is how many times its been run through a press and thinned. For example 1 gauge steel was rolled once, and 100 gauge steel was pressed thinner and thinner a hundred times. Kitchen sinks usually come in between 16 (the thickest) and 22 or 24 (the thinnest). For the very absolute best quality, a 16 gauge sink would be the best choice, such as this Double Basin Sink from Artisan, but it is also going to cost more.

2. If one is on a budget, anywhere from 18-20 gauge is just fine, and can dramatically lower the price of the sink in many cases from somewhere in the $ 600+ range down to $ 100-200 or so. Now, even so, the lower the gauge on the sink the better, and anything over 20 is not recommended altogether, but to get a good quality stainless steel sink with a more reasonable price tag, dropping from 16 to 18 or even 20 gauge is a great way to cut costs without sacrificing much quality. For example, something like this 20 Gauge Sink from AmeriSink will serve just fine outside an intensive commercial kitchen.

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9Lenses Announces Strategic Planning Module

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

9Lenses announced today their strategic planning module that enables any leader of a company, division, group, or program to include anyone in the strategic planning process.

Executives have so many hurdles in their strategic planning process. We use cloud based software tools for many other key processes in our business, such as tracking our sales pipeline with SalesForce.com or SugarCRM, but we do not have the needed tools to truly include and gather all thought available for our strategic planning process, said Edwin Miller, the Founder and CEO of 9Lenses.

He went on to outline a series of problems we typically encounter in our strategic planning process:

GSA – PBS Heartland Region Selects ATI Systems for its Wireless Public Address System

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East Boston, MA (PRWEB) June 22, 2012

Acoustic Technology Inc. (ATI Systems) of East Boston, MA was awarded a half a million dollar contract for the design and installation of a state of the art wireless public address system for the GSA – PBS Heartland region, Kansas City, MO.

ATI was selected based on providing superior voice and tonal clarity. In addition, the new systems strength is that it allows for a variety of notification methods to be utilized such as text messages, telephone alerts, email and desktop alerts. The system interfaces easily to the existing internal analog phone system for activating from any phone. This system will provide real-time, dynamic information to everyone on the property and in the immediate vicinity during emergencies.

The new system features 14 of ATIs Indoor Speaker Units (ISU) with over 1000 2 watt ceiling speakers for indoor coverage and over 50 15 watt horn speakers for outdoor coverage and 2 control stations for activating, controlling and monitoring the entire system.

The two control stations will be used to activate, test and monitor the ISU alerting units. Through tone alerts, pre-recorded voice messages and live public address, everyone affected by an emergency are immediately notified how to respond. The key advantage to the ATI system is the companys proprietary acoustic modeling that ensures clear and precise sound audibility and voice intelligibility throughout the facility.

The central control stations are configured with ATI Systems proprietary MassAlert

alliantgroup Expands Industry-Leading Strategic Advisory Board with Addition of HOK Executive

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 09, 2012

Robert Pratzel of HOK Group, Inc., one of the worlds leading architecture and design firms, has been selected to join a prestigious team of high-profile business leaders and policy makers on the alliantgroup Strategic Advisory Board. As the Official Sponsor of American Innovation and Job Creation, alliantgroups mission is to strengthen American businesses, and the Advisory Board will assist in that mission.

Robert is a CPA and currently Senior Financial Advisor of HOK where he formerly held the position of Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for 26 years. During his tenure, HOK has grown five-fold and is widely recognized as one of the best-managed and diversified practices in the country. In 2009, Bob was voted CFO of the Year by the St. Louis Business Journal.

Bob exemplifies the kind of top-notch talent we have joining our Strategic Advisory Board. We are excited to have him join our team of credentialed professionals who care about strengthening American businesses and making a positive impact on the country, said Dhaval Jadav, alliantgroup CEO.

alliantgroup provides Fortune 50-level expert resources to CPAs and businesses for claiming valuable tax incentives. As the go-to professional services firm, alliantgroups Advisory Board has attracted some of the most powerful and influential minds in the fields of management, accounting, tax, law, and public policy. Members of the Advisory Board gain additional access to exclusive VIP programs and networking, as well as opportunities for dialogue with top government officials about issues impacting their practices and industries.

Before his employment with HOK, Robert worked in the audit division of Touche Ross & Co., prior to its merger with Deloitte. Besides his experience on auditing firms from a wide range of industries, he was also a frequent lecturer on the topic of cash management.

I have been impressed with alliantgroup for several years first working with them on tax studies that provided tremendous value for HOK, and now as a member of their Advisory Board. I admire companies who want to be actively involved in making a difference for businesses in this country, commented Bob Pratzel.

alliantgroup, LP is the nation’s leading tax specialty services provider, working with CPA firms and their clients to ensure companies receive the full benefit of federal and state tax incentives aimed at creating jobs and spurring innovation in America. alliantgroup has helped thousands of businesses in the architecture, design, engineering, and construction industries claim millions of dollars in government tax incentives.

For more information, please visit http://www.alliantgroup.com or contact us at 800.564.4540.







Announcing The New Loaded Gear Brand Of Innovative Active Products

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La Verne, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2012

Loaded Gear an innovative new brand of products for todays active lifestyle. At Loaded Gear our passion for innovation is our leading force to develop professional grade products and share them with todays active culture. As gear experts, we partner our brand with leading manufactures to drive innovative products. Product designs powered by our industry experts wealth of knowledge bring concepts from design to market. To develop the best, we collaborate with professional equipment experts in the clothing, sporting goods, photography and consumer electronics industry.

Field-tested, Loaded Gear designs go through extensive real life application testing. Military, law enforcement, survival experts and avid outdoor enthusiast make up our quality inspection engineer team. Loaded Gear produces professional gear with designs driven by technology and utility not by a market price point. Find professional Loaded Gear products at expert gear outfitters and major retail sporting good stores worldwide. We have the first-hand knowledge of how critical the quality of professional gear can be, thats why we stand behind our product with a Loaded Gear warranty and expert customer service.

The Loaded Gear watertight hard cases are newly designed by experts to be the best. These new HD series of military cases are designed to protect and store valuable equipment. Designed with edge-to-edge crushproof protection these cases are airtight and watertight. The interiors feature padded layers of customizable pre-perforated cubed foam and layers of egg crate foam case liner to protect valuables from internal movement. Available in several sizes, from compact cases for mobile devices and camera cases to large equipment cases.

Loaded Gear, a leader in professional sporting good products has also developed the new Loaded Gear HD-200 hard case. Built to protect valuable equipment, the HD-200 is an extremely well protected tough case. The convenient size of this strong military case allows it to be transported handheld or enclosed in a standard size backpack or day bag. The HD-200 is a watertight and airtight dry case that protects valuables from moisture damage. For professional equipment transportation the HD-200 protective case is equipped with a pressure equalization purge valve. To secure the cases contents, two padlock mounting points are on the corners of the case (case padlock and TSA lock sold separately).

Loaded Gear is a proud U.S.A brand, based in southern California, we employee gear experts from around the world. With design and corporate offices in La Verne, California, Loaded Gear is an internationally distributed brand. To find a Loaded Gear retailer or to become an official Loaded Gear outfitter call us at: 1-888-666-6769 x 141. The Loaded Gear trademark is a division of Micro World Corporation. For detailed information on all Loaded Gear products visit: http://www.loadedgear.com







Digital Broadcasting and Proliferation of HDTV to Drive Growth in Broadcast Switchers Market, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

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San Jose, California (PRWEB) July 06, 2012

Follow us on LinkedIn A key hardware component used in film/video production for selecting or switching between different video and audio signals from multiple sources, a broadcast switcher has evolved into an indispensable element of video broadcasting, and an integral part of the entire video transmission process. Switchers are used across the production world, including edit suite, remote trucks, and control rooms, among other production facilities. Such is the importance of switchers in broadcasting industry that without the same, a fully integrated video and television production cannot be realized. For instance, without a master control switcher, programs cannot be pulled together or achieve cohesion while moving from one program to another, thereby making it impossible to achieve a fully integrated television production.

The broadcasting industrys transition from analog to digital broadcasting and rapid proliferation of high-definition television (HDTV), thanks to regulatory requirements as well as consumer demand for high-quality video content, have especially set the stage for development of global broadcast switchers market. Digital broadcasting especially creates a business case for switchers, as they make it easy for broadcasters to select source video feed and route it, thereby making the process of digital broadcasting workflow more efficient. Also, with consumers demanding broadcast of major programs such as live sporting events and music concerts in HD format, the ensuing need for equipment that can enable broadcasters to add special effects to premium content has resulted in increasing the demand for switchers.

The recent economic recession however had its impact on the overall broadcasting sector, as weak budgetary conditions and tight credit markets put temporary breaks on high-value infrastructure investments, thereby slowing down broadcast activity during the period. TV broadcasters especially suffered twin blow in recent years as the global economic recession took its toll on production budgets and squeezed advertising revenue. Establishing new broadcast facilities typically involves huge capital investment for purchasing broadcasting equipment such as cameras, camera control units, lighting equipment, converters, controllers, cables, digital audio mixers, on-field audio recorders, mobile video studios, encoders, video conversion software and most importantly switchers or vision mixers. Lack of sufficient investments during recession therefore, not surprisingly, caused considerable delays in establishing new studios or upgrading the existing facilities, and launching new programs or channels, thereby affecting industry prospects for equipment manufacturers, including switcher manufacturers during the period. Recovery in global economy in the year 2010 and the accompanying resurgence in growth fundamentals such as rise in consumer demand for high-quality premium content, increase in video production, and improvement in capital spending by broadcasters however helped put growth back on track in the switchers market. Acceleration in high-value projects such as production automation, digitalization and migration to HDTV and 3D formats also has and will continue to drive demand for advanced switchers over the next few years. Additionally, with new studios, channels and OB vans being planned, new orders for a range of equipment including switchers will only increase further in the upcoming years.

With TV broadcasters across the globe promising 24-hour programming, bringing several television channels and programs in high-definition format, the need to cut broadcasting costs and improve efficiency becomes even more critical. Against this backdrop, production automation, which helps in creating more programs with high level of efficiency and reduced costs, is therefore rapidly gaining attention. This growing focus on production automation is in turn driving rich prospects for production automation systems and its key components such as switchers, which allow program directors to shift from one camera to other and cue in graphics, all in an automated environment. Demand for hybrid automation systems is especially strong and poised to benefit from this trend are component devices such as routers, character generators, and most importantly, switchers.

As stated by the new market research report on Broadcast Switchers, Asia-Pacific represents the fastest growing regional market, with dollar sales from the region waxing at a CAGR of about 14% over the analysis period. Emerging markets such as India and China with booming broadcast sectors especially are making considerable investments in latest equipment design, thus driving opportunities for advanced switcher products in the region.

Major players in the global marketplace include Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Broadcast Pix, Inc., Evertz Microsystems, Ltd., FOR-A Company Ltd., Grass Valley USA, LLC., Harris Corporation, IHSE USA, Ltd., Ikegami Electronics (U.S.A), Inc., JVC Professional Products Company, Kramer Electronics Ltd., Miranda Technologies, Inc., NEC Corporation, Ross Video Limited, Semtech Canada Inc., Snell Group, Sony Electronics, Inc., and Utah Scientific, Inc., among others.

The research report titled Broadcast Switchers: A Global Strategic Business Report announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, company profiles, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ Million for major geographic markets including North America, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific and Rest of World.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit

http://www.strategyr.com/Broadcast_Switchers_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a leading publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company currently employs over 800 people worldwide. Annually, GIA publishes more than 1300 full-scale research reports and analyzes 40,000+ market and technology trends while monitoring more than 126,000 Companies worldwide. Serving over 9500 clients in 27 countries, GIA is recognized today, as one of the world’s largest and reputed market research firms.

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Common Application Development Problems Now Solved Using Packts New Book and eBook on OGRE 3D

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Birmingham, UK (PRWEB) June 22, 2012

Packt is pleased to announce the release of its new book OGRE 3D 1.7 Application Development Cookbook. Written by Ilya Grinblat and Alex Peterson, a cookbook with over 50 recipes, that will help solve common problems users face while developing 3D graphics applications using OGRE 3D, with explained sample code and screenshots.

OGRE (Object-Oriented Graphics Rendering Engine) is a scene-oriented, flexible 3D engine written in C++ designed to make it easier and more intuitive for developers to produce applications utilising hardware-accelerated 3D graphics. The class library abstracts all the details of using the underlying system libraries like Direct3D and OpenGL and provides an interface based on world objects and other intuitive classes.

OGRE 3D 1.7 Application Development Cookbook firstly covers creating various types of Windows applications available for the OGRE developer, creating plugins for customization, and OGRE resources management. Users will then learn to efficiently implement various input methods for OGRE applications followed by managing scenes and objects impressively. Lights, special effects, and materials that provide enhancing effects are covered further in the next few chapters.

The book also includes lessons to build character motions and collision detection followed by animations and multimedia, that add a professional look to the application. The book finally concludes with scene queries and views and helps users to deliver impressive results more quickly with greater ease.

This practical cookbook is apt for C++ programmers with basic knowledge of OGRE 3D and want to enhance their knowledge about it. The book is out now and available from Packt in print and popular eBook formats. To read more about it and download a sample chapter, please visit the Packt web-page.