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Urban Design Group Principal to Perform at Humane Society Benefit

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) September 07, 2012

Prominent southern blues artist the Ken Rhyne Band will perform at the celebration marking the end of the Humane Society of Jackson Countys (HSJC) Ride Like the Animals event on Saturday, September 8, 2012.

Ride Like the Animals is the HSJCs inaugural pet festival, concert and motorcycle ride. It will be held from 1:00 pm 7:00 pm (rain or shine) at Crows Lake in Jefferson, GA. The event will also include pet demonstrations, pet services, a childrens area with inflatables, food, and a tailgate-themed beer garden.

The event is intended to raise funds and awareness for the creation of Jackson Countys first animal shelter. Currently, the HSJC operates through an all-foster home network. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Raise the Woof campaign, which was launched in early 2011.

Rhyne is an Atlanta-based Principal of Urban Design Group, which is currently providing pro bono architectural services for the planning and design of the future facility.

The staff and volunteers at HSJC are incredibly passionate about this vision, said Rhyne. Its a privilege to use my musical and design talents in support of their cause.

For more information about the event, please visit http://www.raisethewoof.weebly.com.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously in June 2012 to negotiate a long-term property lease with the HSJC, allowing the organization to construct a shelter on a 15-acre site owned by the county.

About the Ken Rhyne Band:

Rhyne is a talented blues singer and harmonica player and is regarded by many as one of the most accomplished blues rock/southern rock artists of our time. His album Caught You White Handed went to #1 across the Canadian charts upon release in 2008, followed by an “Album of the Year” nomination at the Native American Music Awards. Rhynes music may be heard on AirPlayDirect at http://www.AirPlayDirect.com/KenRhyne.

About Ken Rhyne, Allied AIA, AICAE, Principal, UDG:

Principal of Urban Design Group, Ken Rhyne is a noted interior designer and pivotal part of the firms leadership team. He is a member of the American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers (AICAE) and is an Allied Member of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Rhyne has over 35 years of experience in conceptual architectural and interior design projects, including sustainable design, green architecture and the respectful infusion of Native American culture into his work.

Through his design, music and civic involvement, Rhyne has served as an advocate for Native American issues throughout his life. He is a Tuscarora Indian and a nationally-recognized designer with a talent for respectfully incorporating tribal culture into museums, cultural centers and other types of facilities. Rhyne is also a member of the Pfeiffer University Baseball Hall of Fame and was a minor league player for the Washington Senators and Texas Rangers.

About the Humane Society of Jackson County:

Established in 1998, the Humane Society of Jackson County was the vision of native Marjorie Butler, who worked with Bob and Sandy Wells to make her dream a reality. A low- and no-cost spay neuter program for low-income families was started in 2006, and in February of 2007, the group received its Department of Agriculture License and began rescuing and placing homeless animals. In 2008, volunteers launched a courtesy placement program to assist with animals requiring re-homing that the group could not accommodate, since it currently operates through an all-foster home network. In 2011, the organization launched its capital campaign to raise funds for the shelter and opened the ReTail Thrift Store, located in downtown Jefferson behind the Crawford W. Long Museum. HSJC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donations are tax deductible. Community meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the 2nd month of each quarter at locations around the county. For more information, visit the web site at http://www.hsjc.com, call 706-367-1111 or e-mail hsjc1111(at)gmail(dot)com.

About Urban Design Group:

Urban Design Group offers architectural, interior design and urban master planning services to its worldwide clientele from studios in Atlanta, GA, and Dallas, TX. A market leader in the application and advancement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, UDG’s personnel work on a wide range of projects from hospitality, resort, gaming design and Native American design projects to corporate, university facilities and urban mixed-use developments.

In the firm’s 38-year history, Urban Design Group has completed more than $ 6 Billion dollars in projects worldwide. The firm has received more than 80 design excellence awards and honors, 15 design competition awards and has been featured in hundreds of magazine articles, newspaper pieces and design resource books. For more information, please visit http://www.urbandesigngroup.com.







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Leading Edge Design Group Launches South Africa Division to Provide Energy Consulting Services to Southern African Territories

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Enfield, NH (PRWEB) September 17, 2012

Leading Edge Design Group (LEDG), a leading national provider of energy optimization services, announced today the launch of their new division, Leading Edge Design Group South Africa, created to deliver energy efficiency consulting services to the Southern African Territories, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia, and more. LEDG will deliver extensive energy consulting services for commercial and industrial customers, including energy efficiency and lifecycle cost analysis, LED lighting and wireless lighting controls design and implementation, and ongoing measurement verification of energy conservation measures. In addition, the team will work collaboratively with customers and ESKOM, South Africas electric public utility, to secure project funding available for organizations planning to reduce energy consumption.

LEDG South Africa will be headquartered in Johannesburg and is comprised of a diverse team of industry veterans, including former Eskom engineers, IT integrators, and electrical contractors. Electrical engineer and power systems industry veteran, Reverend David E. Gondwe, will lead the LEDG South Africa team. Prior to joining LEDG, David was the Executive Director for a major South Africa citrus farming group and a coal mining company. In addition, he has held various engineering positions for utilities in Malawi, Scotland, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, and Canada.

The looming energy crisis in South Africa presents overwhelming economic constraints on commercial and industrial facilities, said David Gondwe, President of Leading Edge Design Group-South Africa. Tariffs on energy consumption are increasing at a rate of 20%-25% per year, forcing organizations to invest in infrastructure and technology that will improve their energy efficiency and reduce their total demand. Our comprehensive energy service offering will help facility leaders significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs, while reducing their reliance on the unstable electrical grid.

We are thrilled to expand our service offering to South Africa, said Todd Boucher, Principal, Leading Edge Design Group. As the country struggles to manage their shortage of electricity, we feel strongly that organizations need innovative options that reduce electrical demand and ensure long term operational savings. We look forward to introducing and delivering these progressive energy efficiency options to customers in South Africa and the surrounding territories.







ITX Design Now Offers the Ultimate Solution in Web Hosting at the Lowest Prices

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Houston, TX (PRWEB) September 01, 2012

ITX Design, a leading web hosting and domain registration provider, has launched a set of new web hosting plans. All three hosting plans Express, Power and Professional offer unlimited Disk space, E-mail accounts and Bandwidth. They provide 24

Horton Group Launches New Mobile Web Development and Design Service

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Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) August 13, 2012

Experts have predicted that with the rapid growth of the mobile industry, in the next four years there will be an estimated 1.4 mobile devices per person on the globe. Additional research shows that this number is expected to increase at huge exponential rates in the next few decades. Realizing that this trend is showing no sign of slowing down, the Nashville web development and design firm Horton Group has added mobile development to their list of online marketing services. This expansion is part of Horton Groups continuing effort to offer clients with access to the most innovative and contemporary digital marketing products.

For online businesses who want to stay relevant in the coming years it is critical they adopt new marketing technologies. At first people thought that networks like Facebook or Twitter had no place in the business sector – these were just tools people used to kill time and chat with friends. Now we are seeing that social media is one of the most useful and cost effective digital marketing tools available, stated Horton Group Director of Operations Andy Hartley. After seeing the effects social media has had on increasing revenues, businesses are moving fast to create websites that are mobile friendly along with better mobile applications. We are excited about growing this new service and becoming a more valued partner to our clients looking to become competitive in the mobile market.

In addition to building websites for mobile access, Horton Group has included mobile app development to their list of services. Customers will be able to choose from either track when deciding how to best expand their audience – there is also always the option to choose both, a mobile website and a mobile application. The Horton Group production team is a skilled and diverse mixture of professionals with experience in a various areas of web development and design. With an already strong tradition of creating functional websites for businesses all around the Tennessee area and across the nation, the expansion into mobile development will be seamless.

The quickly developing power of mobile technology is clearly evident. Some popular web browsing functions such as Flash animations have become almost obsolete because of compatibility issues with mobile devices. As consumers become more mobile advancements in marketing tactics are sure to follow along with the progression of mobile technology. The Nashville online marketing firm believes this new service will be an incredible resource for businesses in and around the state of Tennessee who need to connect with a growing population of customers who are constantly on the go.

About Horton Group

Providing digital marketing resources, which allow businesses to connect with a greater number of customers has been a core part of Horton Group’s mission. Since its beginnings in 1996 Horton Group has been consistent in their pursuit of innovative marketing solutions for businesses and organizations of all kinds. In over 16 years of operation Horton Group has branched out to include a greater depth of services such as: search engine optimization, social media management and mobile development. For those looking to strengthen brands and expand market reach they also provide media buying, email marketing, graphic design and more.

For more information on Horton Group and their web development services, contact Horton Group either by phone at 615-292-8642 or by email at info(at)Hortongroup(dot)com.







EcoHome Announces 2012 Design Award Winners

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Washington, DC (PRWEB) July 23, 2012

EcoHome, the leading source of information about certified green building products and projects and a magazine of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), unveiled the winners of its annual Design Awards program today. The competition honors the best sustainable homes for innovative design, green building features, environmental performance, and integration with their sites and communities.

2012 Grand recipients are:

eBooksCreated.com Passes 400 Successful eBook Writing and eBook Design Projects

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Georgia USA (PRWEB) August 12, 2012

EbooksCreated.com is a company that was created on January 27 of 2009. They currently have thousands of satisfied customers who have purchased their eBook writing, eBook Design, and eBook Sales Page publishing packages. Michael Goudelock, the owner of eBooksCreated.com had this to say, I started this company in 2009 because I saw a need for entrepreneurs online who wished to start their own eBook business. We have helped various experts in industries such as law, cooking, internet marketing, and more. We have also helped up and coming entrepreneurs who wanted to get started in the eBook industry. Our focus has always been to provide low cost eBook creation services and to keep our clients 100% satisfied.

eBooksCreated.com hires high quality eBook writers that have been in the industry for 9+ years. They are experienced with various forms of writing. Their writers are 100% American – born and raised in the United States. They are fully capable of providing well-researched, original eBooks and it does not matter what topic it is. Clients simply tell the topic when they place the order and their writers take care of everything – if they have any questions, they will ask in order to make sure it is done right. Clients are allowed to provide a table of contents for the writers to follow or they can ask the ebook writer to create the table of contents for them. It can take a great deal of time to write an eBook and put it together. These writers spend their days writing eBooks for clients so that the clients can do other things that need to be done.

Not only do they writing the eBooks, but they also put a great deal of attention into the eBook design. With the eBook, clients will receive a free cover page design. The fee includes professional eBook formatting as well. eBooksCreated.com also offers free revision. They will revise any chapters/areas that their clients believe needs to be fixed, without asking questions or arguing. eBooksCreated.com’s main goal is to make their customers happy.

eBooksCreated.com also can help their customers design the website graphics, write the sales pages, and go through everything necessary to publish their clients eBook online to make sales. They have published over 400 eBooks in PDF format, Kindle, Nook, and other online sellable formats. Their specialties includes website design, eBook cover design, sales page writing, Kindle formatting, Sales Page Videos, eBook Publishing, eBook payment processing experts, and more.

ABOUT eBooksCreated.com

eBooksCreated.com is a website that offers high quality eBook writing, eBook Design, and eBook publishing services. They have served hundreds of clients and are always happy to accept eBook orders. For more information, contact Michael Goudelock via email sales(at)ebookscreated(dot)com







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Linda Thomas-Mobley of NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) Awarded Top Honors as National Leader in Construction Management Education

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San Diego, Calif. (PRWEB) May 22, 2012

In recognition of her leadership in promoting quality construction management education, NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD) Construction Management program Chair Linda Thomas-Mobley has been named the winner of the 2012 Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Education Foundation. In evaluating Thomas-Mobleys achievements, the award committee noted her role in leading the creation of NSADs fully online Master of Construction Management program.

The award committee was deeply impressed by the dedication of Linda Thomas-Mobley to the field of construction management and related fields through both her professional background and education initiatives, said Robin Fulton Meyer, NAWIC Education Foundation president-elect 20112012. Her tireless efforts to raise awareness of the construction management profession include the development of an online program through NSAD that increases access to quality education and advancement in the construction management field.

At NSAD, Thomas-Mobley is credited with updating and adapting the schools Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program to meet the industrys future needs and with leading the effort to create the Master of Construction Management online program. The online program, which can be completed in one year, is taught by construction management experts and uses integrated media in a convenient online format for working professionals and/or students worldwide. Students work in virtual project teams and the program emphasizes knowledge in new standards for building and construction materials, worker safety, energy efficiency, environmental protection and risk mitigation.

The Carol A. Kueker Construction Education Visionary Award recognizes a U.S. educator or advocate who has a passion for and dedication to construction education. NAWIC is dedicated to advancing women in construction, while the affiliated NAWIC Education Foundation focuses on promoting construction education.

This is the latest honor received by Thomas-Mobley, who also was named the 2012 Executive of the Year by the NAWIC San Diego Chapter for her involvement in the construction industry as well as her leadership skills and commitment to creating a quality construction management program at NSAD. Prior to joining NSAD in 2010, Thomas-Mobley was a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology for 13 years, serving the last three years as associate chair of a building construction program. Her previous work experience includes serving as a construction manager for the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, a senior attorney in corporate and real estate law and a lieutenant in the United States Navy Civil Engineer Corps. She holds a Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a concentration in Building Construction, a J.D. from the University of Miami and an M.S. and B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida.

About NewSchool of Architecture and Design

NewSchool of Architecture and Design (NSAD), founded in 1980, is located in San Diego, California. NSAD is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). ACICS is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. NSADs Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture and Executive Master of Architecture programs are accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). NSAD also offers a pre-professional Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts, a Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, a Bachelor of Landscape Architecture, a Master of Landscape Architecture, a Master of Construction Management and a Master of Science in Architecture. NSAD was ranked among the top 10 undergraduate architecture schools in the western United States, according to the DesignIntelligence report Americas Best Architecture & Design Schools 2012. For more information, visit http://www.NewSchoolArch.edu.







Introducing File Doctor: Signazon.coms Professional Design Services

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) August 07, 2012

Custom signs company Signazon.com recently released a suite of design services, which customers can purchase to improve the overall look of their artwork or design. Known as File Doctor, these design services are completed in-house by Signazon.com and add a professional edge to the customers sign.

Since being founded in 2005, Signazon.com has stayed at the forefront of the e-commerce custom sign industry. With a user-friendly online design system and a variety of fully-customizable templates for car door magnets, vinyl banners, yard signs, etc., Signazon.com offers consumers the opportunity to design and order completely-personalized signage online. File Doctor is the latest in a string of new developments from the Dallas, TX-based Internet company, that centers around the new corporate motto of Do More. The Signazon team is seeking a broader level of interaction with customers, transforming the typical e-commerce experience into a more-personal relationship, which can often be found at traditional brick-and-mortar sign shops.

Signazon customers may select from a variety of File Doctor services, which are arranged in three categories: File Preparation, File Recreation and Color Matching. Examples of File Preparation services, which ensure art files are ready for printing, include image cropping and cut-path creation. File Recreation addresses a common issue with large-format printingpoor file resolution. Signazon.com customers can now request individual elements of their file to be recreated, which produces a high-quality print with no pixelation. Finally, Color Matching services calibrate printer specifications with a specific color code or tone based on a customers request. Any of these services can be added directly to a customers cart when checking out.

At Signazon.com, we strive to make online ordering easy and painless, says Rick D., CEO of Signazon.com, We measure success through the eyes of our customer, which means that we want their signs to look as professional as possible so that they will be effective. Offering design improvement services like File Doctor helps Signazon.com fulfill several goals, which include reducing order turnaround time and increasing overall customer satisfaction.

For more information about File Doctor services, visit Signazon.com.

About Signazon.com

11969 Plano Rd, Ste 190

Dallas, TX 75243

1-800-518-1217

PR Contact: Jason.p(at)signazon(dot)com

Casa Forma Short Listed for the International Design and Architecture Awards for 2012

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(PRWEB) August 23, 2012

Casa Forma the London based interior and architectural design firm has been short listed for the International Design and Architecture Awards for 2012 to be held at the Dorchester Hotel, London, on Friday 28th September 2012.

The International Design and Architecture Awards are acclaimed in the interior design industry because firms are short listed by industry professionals then it is up to potential clients to decide on the winner. This is a great measure of both creativity and commercial appeal of our projects. says Faiza Seth (CEO of Casa Forma).

The International Design (ID&A) & Architecture Awards, are hosted by design et al, a leading UK interior design magazine. At design et al, their aim is to commend design, recognize talent, create opportunities and quite simply to offer inspiration. The ID&A Awards offer a number of different categories covering residential architecture, interior design and product design and to meet the demand of their clients, more categories have, again, been added to the schedule.

What makes these awards different to other design awards?

Like all design et al awards, The International Design & Architecture Awards are not judged by a panel. Short listed entries are presented online, and voting is open to industry professionals along with their readers, clients and the general public to be the judge of each and every award. The judges are also potential future clients.

Focusing on the residential sector, these awards celebrate the best in design, looking for outstanding architecture, interior design and product designs.

The ID&A Awards offers a number of award categories and Casa Forma has been short listed in five of these categories :

Category 1 – Residential