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New Reed Construction Data Service Provides Free Project Leads to Construction Contractors

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Norcross, GA (PRWEB) July 31, 2012

Reed Construction Data, a leading provider of construction information, market intelligence and marketing solutions, announces the release of Local Bid Alerts, a new project alert service that connects contractors and other construction professionals to local projects coming up for bid. Local Bid Alerts offers its customers high quality leads completely free of charge and with no subscription or obligation of any kind.

Local Bid Alerts gives contractors who havent yet tried a lead service, and those who have tried other services, a risk-free, cost-free way to see the outstanding value and quality of our project leads, stated Iain Melville, CEO, Reed Construction Data. Our new service delivers active, first-rate leads not just static samples to give our customers a more complete view of construction activity in their area and open new opportunities for them to find projects they might otherwise miss.

Leveraging projects and contracts from Reed Construction Datas powerful database, Local Bid Alerts introduces contractors to jobs that can help drive success and growth. The service delivers not only project leads, but also details such as contact information and all available plans and specifications. Contractors can reduce time spent researching and focus on jobs with the most potential for profit.

With the Local Bid Alerts package, contractors receive:


Free weekly email alerts, with accurate and exact information about construction projects bidding in their area

Free access to summary-level information for thousands of projects from Reed Construction Datas industry-leading project database

Free exclusive content on cost estimating and construction management content from RSMeans, the most used and most quoted name in construction

Local Bid Alerts automatically delivers new project leads to the contractors inbox on a weekly basis. Once received, the contractor owns the lead and can follow it through all building stages for added value through the duration of the project the lead never disappears. There are no hidden charges, no gimmicks and no surprises.

Local Bid Alerts is an exceptional opportunity for contractors of all specialties to find and bid on projects in their area, stated Iain Melville. We are excited to offer this free new service to give construction professionals the ability to win more jobs and gain an advantage over their competition.

To learn more about Local Bid Alerts, go to http://www.reedconstructiondata.com/mkt/bid-alerts.

About Reed Construction Data

Reed Construction Data, a division of Reed Business Information and the Inaugural Strategic Partner of the AIA, is a leading North American provider of construction information. Reed Construction Datas diverse portfolio of innovative products and services includes national, regional and local construction data, building product information, construction cost data, advertising channels and market intelligence solutions for construction industry professionals in the United States and Canada. For more information, please go to http://www.reedconstructiondata.com.







Lonely Planet Offers Free Ebooks and Apps About London in Celebration of the Olympics

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Oakland, CA (PRWEB) July 17, 2012

As families across America watch the Olympic Games on television this summer, many will be curious to know more about the host city, London. In celebration of the Olympics, Lonely Planet has made several London ebooks and apps free for a limited time.

Not For Parents London is a highly graphic ebook for kids aged 8 and up that combines intriguing stories and spooky histories of the city with full-color photos, quirky drawings, and great cartoons. Written with perfect pitch for young readers, Not For Parents London is designed for curious kids eager for a glimpse of London without leaving home. Lonely Planets Not for Parents series was recently awarded coveted Parent Tested Parent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval. Not For Parents London is available for the iPad on the iBookstore. Normally priced at $ 9.99, the ebook is free until August 17th (11:59pmPDT).

London-The City is a walking tour app that provides a fascinating stroll through Londons City, including St Pauls Cathedral, the Monument, the Tower of London, and a host of lesser-known gems. The audio commentary includes illuminating audio excerpts from the BBC archives. Although the audio tours are designed for those walking the route in the city itself, they can also be journeys one takes from the comfort of their own home. London-The City is available for the iPhone, iPod touch or iPad; to get the app, users must first download the free Lonely Planet Travel Guides app onto their device, open the app, tap Audio Walking Tours and then scroll down to select London-The City. Normally priced at $ 2.99, the app is free until July 30th (11:59pmPDT).

Stratford and East London is a PDF download and the ultimate guide to the most exciting neighborhood in London, covering everything from the must-see sights including the Olympic Park to the best kept secrets. Comprehensively mapped and full of local and insider tips, the guide includes a walking tour, information on the best-value and free things to do, gorgeous photos and up-to-the-minute reviews of the top places to eat, drink, shop, dance and catch a show. Normally priced at $ 2.99, the PDF is available for download at lonelyplanet.com for free until August 17th.

Recession Busting Britain is the ultimate ebook to the best free things to do throughout England, Scotland and Wales and includes author-recommended reviews and practical information on a wide-range of free options from museums to markets, galleries to guided walks, cathedrals to conversation centres and much more all the essentials one needs to explore Britain without spending a penny. It is available on Kindle, Nook, Google Books and on the iBookstore. In the spirit of the ebook, will always be free!







Free People Debuts an All New Yoga Collection: FP Movement

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 20, 2012

On July 2nd, Free People will launch FP Movement, an all new yoga line, to complement the lifestyle brands fashion apparel. The premiere collection is designed in collaboration with the California-based brand, Solow, with all styles exclusive to Free People. FP Movement is a fitting extension for the bohemian chic lifestyle brand whose core values promote healthy living in all aspects: mind, body, and soul.

On July 1st, 2012, at 10am Free People will kick off the launch with free outdoor yoga events taking place simultaneously on both the East and West coasts. Yoga instructor, Lisa Langer, will lead the class in New York City at Central Park, and in Los Angeles, Tracee Stanley will teach at Silver Lake Reservoir. The hour long Vinyasa yoga classes will be free and open to the public, and the first 10 fans to arrive to the event will receive a complimentary sports bra from the FP Movement collection. For more information and to RSVP, check out the West coast and East coast Facebook events.

The debut collection of 10 styles includes sports bras, tanks, pullovers, cropped leggings, hot yoga shorts, and workout pants. In true Free People fashion, each item has an added design element including ruffles, criss-cross back detailing, and contrast stitching making each style truly unique. The line comes in both solid and tie-dye with a range of colorways including peach, aqua, and charcoal an exclusive color palette created specifically for the FP Movement line. The collection will be mixed and matched with Free Peoples branded product for a fun, fashionable yoga look.

The Solow collection for FP Movement is not only fashionable, but also functional and sustainable. Three of the styles are made with Eclon, a Solow branded, top performance, and eco-friendly fabric. The wicking fabric is flattering with its snug fit, and is also Blue Sign approved. Such approval guarantees, as stated on the Blue Sign website, that along the entire production chain, components and processes are harmless to people and the environment. All pieces made with Eclon fabric come with a hangtag certification.

Free People encompasses a world where health, energy, and vitality play an important part in everyday life, says Kristal Hill, Fashion Director for Free People. With this in mind, we’ve extended our reach into FP Movement, where the functionality of yoga apparel meets the feminine, cool, and casual style of the Free People brand. I imagine our girl mixing her FP Movement yoga wear with her Free People graphics and prints. The label complement each other perfectly.

Additionally, to support the new line, Free Peoples BLDG 25 Blog has enlisted Solow brand ambassador, Briohny Smyth, to act as a contributor throughout the month of July. An accomplished yoga instructor from Los Angeles, CA, Briohny embodies the spirit of the collection and has expert knowledge in the field.

We have built the foundation of our company on the highest of morals and ethics, says Solow President, Mike Bastegian. We are really excited for the opportunity to partner with a great company such as Free People, who shares our same values, and we couldnt be more excited to get some of our outstanding brand ambassadors on board for the launch.

FP Movement will launch exclusively on FreePeople.com beginning July 2nd with prices ranging from $ 35 for shorts to $ 110 for pullovers. All products are proudly made in the USA.

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About Free People

Styling everything from summer dresses to gladiator sandals, Free People is a specialty clothing brand that features the latest trends and vintage collections for women who live free through fashion, art, music, and travel. Quality womens clothing, shoes, and accessories invoke attributes of femininity, spirit, and creativity with a bohemian design. The brand is a part of Urban Outfitters, Inc., an innovative specialty retail company which offers a variety of lifestyle merchandise to highly defined customer niches.

About Solow

SOLOW is an expression of simplicity and style. A collection that is casual and timeless. Silhouettes for day, night, travel and beyond. The attention to detail and softness of the fabrics sets SOLOW apart. SOLOW makes getting dressed easy. We are tailor made for the contemporary woman- basics mixed with a modern twist. The SOLOW woman creates her own look- mixing trends, color and prints- finding a balance that is elegant and feminine but always comfortable.







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TROY Offers Free Shipping: TROY MICR Printers Delivered with No Shipping Charges this Summer

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Costa Mesa, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2012

TROY Group, Inc., a Worldwide leader in Secure On-Demand Printing Solutions, announces free shipping to businesses in the continental United States that purchase qualifying TROY MICR Printers. TROY created this free shipping offer to make the costs of check writing and reducing fraud liability more affordable.

Counterfeiters have become more sophisticated as technology has advanced. Many have access to the necessary printers and graphics capabilities to produce documents that appear to be legitimate as well as checks that appear to be negotiable. TROY MICR printers, MICR Secure printers and MICR toner offer industry-proven methods to counteract fraudsters who target a companys checks and other sensitive documents.

TROY MICR Printers are modified to print the special character set one sees at the bottom of a check, called MICR Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR). Using MICR toner, MICR printers produce negotiable checks on demand with electronic readability and fraud-deterrent security. Combined with TROY secure software, TROY MICR Printers can significantly reduce the cost of check printing for businesses of any size by eliminating the need for preprinted checks. Most MICR printers can be purchased with locking paper trays, providing a completely secure check printing environment. TROYs MICR Toner Secure offers an added element of fraud-deterrent, producing a red stain when chemical alteration of the printed document is attempted.

Larry Landtiser, Executive Vice President and General Manager, TROY Group, Inc., said TROY extends the free shipping offer as a way of helping organizations defray the cost of purchasing equipment that combats document fraud. Were pleased to offer free shipping to our customers this summer to help alleviate the costs associated with reducing risk, he said. Small companies to large enterprises are all susceptible to fraudsters who seek to access their information. Its TROYs way of making business security more affordable.

Uniquely designed for financial institutions, retail banking, credit unions, insurance, and brokerage firms, TROY MICR printers can reduce costs for any accounts payable department or other organization that must produce sensitive documents in a secure environment. Qualifying models in the premium offer include the 3015, 9050, 401, 601, 602 & 603 MICR Printers and MICR Secure Printers. A TROY solutions specialist can help purchasers determine which model suits their particular needs.

TROY sells MICR printers via direct sales, online sales and through resellers. The free shipping offer applies to all channels of TROY customers and is good from June 1 through August 31, 2012 in the continental US. As an HP Solutions Business Partner, TROY is the only company authorized by HP to enhance HP LaserJet printers and consumables for use in secure printing workflows. Only TROY MICR and Security printers and HP compatible MICR Toner cartridges are certified by HP for quality and reliability.

About Troy Group

TROY Group, Inc. (TROY) is a worldwide leader of secure on-demand printing solutions. TROY solutions manage, secure and simplify end-to-end enterprise printing environments. TROY offers application software, security printing hardware and specialized consumables for securely printing checks, money orders, transcripts, prescriptions and other important documents. TROY solutions are used by small and medium size businesses as well as large enterprises and governmental organizations to manage fraud, operational risk and comply with government regulations related to protecting information privacy. As a Gold Solutions Partner to HP, TROY is the only company in the world authorized by HP to enhance HP printers and consumables for use in secure printing workflows. Only TROY MICR and Security printers and TROY MICR Toner cartridges are tested onsite and certified by HP for quality and reliability. Unlike toner remanufacturing processes that produce rebuilt products, the TROY method modifies existing HP products to HP standards in its ISO-certified facility. TROY and HP offer new low-melt toners and security toners that help reduce energy costs using a reduced fusing temperature. We sell and service our products to major corporations, banks, key government accounts and distributors worldwide. Visit TROY at http://www.troygroup.com

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Campus Martius Park Announces Summer in the Park 2012 Lineup, 10-Week Series Features More than 70 Free Music Acts, Events

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Detroit, Michigan (PRWEB) June 08, 2012

Campus Martius Park officials and sponsors today announced the Summer in the Park 2012 lineup, presented by Compuware Corporation and WXYZ Channel 7, and featuring more than 70 musical acts and entertainment stretching 10 weeks long. In addition to workday favorites like the Greektown Casino Mid-Day Music Series and 4th Fridays, this years free summer programming welcomes the new Huntington Bank Sunset in the City Thursdays, Movie Night in the D and two-day JamFest! produced in partnership with the Detroit Music Awards (DMA).

Summer in the Park 2012 features a veritable feast of free entertainment for nearly all music tastes, from Detroit Rock and Indie Rock to Blues, Jazz, Punk, Funk and Motown, with a side of Classical Music, said Bob Gregory, president of the Detroit 300 Conservancy. Our schedule of events and entertainment is as dynamic and diverse as the people who work, live and play in the city.

Headlining in June is jessica Care moore & Black Women Rock, an all-female, all-star ensemble, with outstanding DMA winners and performers Thornetta Davis, Sky Covington, Monica Blaire, Gayelynn McKinney, Alina Morr and Detroits own jessica Care moore. Julys events culminate with the popular American rock band Saves the Day, performing hits from their albums Cant Slow Down and Daybreak. The Pleasure Seekers/Cradle and Amy Gore and Her Valentines close out the summer series, with a pure rock n roll and power pop mix that has become the bands signature style.

The headlining acts are part of the 4th Fridays, day-long festivals, packed with live music, fashion shows, comedy, live arts presentations, trivia fun, food and more.

The Summer in the Park series kicks off June 19 with the Greektown Casino Mid-Day Music Series, with live music from noon to 2 PM running Tuesday-Friday, 10 weeks through Aug. 30. Hosted on the Summer Main Stage, talent will consist of a variety of top Detroit performances according to the following themes: Detroit Manufacturing Tuesdays, 93.9 The Rivers Lunchtime Concert Wednesdays, Detroit Music Showcase Thursdays and WDETs Essential Fridays.

Back by popular demand are movies in the park, Movie Night in the D presents Academy Award-nominated and winning films under the stars in CMP. Presented by Good People Popcorn and Guernsey Farms Dairy, the films begin at dusk on Friday nights (excluding 4th Fridays) July 20-Aug. 17.

Campus Martius Park and Huntington Bank are giving commuters another excuse to avoid rush hour this summer with Huntington Bank Sunset in the City Thursdays. The new, six-week music series runs 5:30-8:30 PM Thursdays, June 21-Aug. 2. Entertainment will include top local talent, tasty cuisine and drink selections from Fountain Bistro.

Summer in the Park has become a tradition that pulls visitors from within and outside the region to enjoy our wonderful city, Gregory said. Guests are welcome to come to the Park to enjoy special lunchtime activities, listen to music, relax on our beautiful lawns, or simply take in all of the sights and sounds that downtown Detroit has to offer. It will be a party.

Quicken Loans once again presents Healthy Moves, returning to Summer in the Park, Monday-Friday beginning June 18, with games (Pentanque, Backgammon, Chess, Checkers, Ping-Pong, and Bocce Ball), coordinated walking tours, Yoga and Ballroom Dancing classes.

The 4th Fridays in the Park series has received the summers highest best of events rating from the Detroit Free Press and boasts national and Detroit music stages that showcase a wide variety of music and entertainers.

A summary of events follows by month:

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CollegeComplete.com, a Free Education Matching Service, Once Again in Growth Mode as Their NASCAR Team Drives Awareness

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Deerfield Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2012

While the news is filled with commentaries about the economy going down, not growing fast enough or going overseas, CollegeComplete.com has continued its growth and plans to add 20% more staff this month. A special focus has been placed with hiring returning veterans and military personnel.

College Complete opened its office doors in Deerfield Beach, Florida in September 2010. In the year and a half since then, they have grown from 15 people to nearly 40 Education Advocates. Every Advocate goes through an internal training process to learn about the high standards that College Complete holds itself to, as well as about the schools and systems that are in place to ensure the each and every student is given the most accurate choices available.

By the time that training is complete, each Advocate is able to guide potential students through the process of identifying schools that fit their geographical and educational needs. This matching process is done at no cost to the student and is followed up with an email of recommended questions to ask once the student speaks with the individual school.

With such rapid hiring in its Florida Headquarters, CollegeComplete.com has turned to NASCAR driver Justin Lofton to help get the word out to the public about the benefits of continuing education as well as about openings at College Complete.

Daniel Haim, CEO of College Complete said, We are extremely grateful to be able to have experienced the rapid growth that we have so far. I cannot thank the community, NASCAR fans and the students that we help enough to express how humbled we are.

The next group of employees will begin work at the end of June and executives at College Complete are already planning for additional hires this year with a goal of bringing their 2 year growth to 400% by the end of the year.

About College Complete

Partnered with hundreds of educational institutions and across all types of education goals, including traditional college degrees, trade and vocational certifications, and professional licensure, College Complete helps students assess all of the information that exists in the public domain, allowing them to understand and make sense of their educational opportunities. Their services are free and available to anyone. Whether you are interested in Art and Design, Business, Computers and Technology, Criminal Justice, Education, Healthcare and Medical, Science and Engineering, and much, much more; if youre an Electrician, a Nurse, an Automotive Mechanic, a Teacher, a Police Officer, or youre simply interested in learning Computer Programming, Networking, Web Development, or Graphic Design College Complete is available for you at no cost. You can reach them by filling out a form on their site or calling to speak with your personal Education Advocate at 877-543-2655. College Complete has an initiative to assist those in the US Armed Forces and their families and is able to assist in identifying schools that will not only provide the educational requirements of the soldier, veteran or family member but will do so in a cost effective manner.







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