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New Orleans Scores Big in TripAdvisors TripIndex that Reveals Southern U.S. as Top Region for Travelers Looking for Domestic Deals

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New Orleans, LA (PRWEB) June 17, 2012

This is the second year TripIndex has named the south as the top region for travelers looking for deals. New Orleans scored in the top four of the ten most affordable U.S. destinations, along with Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando. Based on a nights stay, dinner for two, drinks, and a taxi ride, the four cities averaged between $ 283 and $ 309.

We have long known that New Orleans is a great bargain, said Mark Romig, President and CEO of the New Orleans Tourism and Marketing Corporation. Not only is the price point right, but you get an authentic experience found nowhere else in America.

The U.S. list comprises 15 popular, editorially selected U.S. cities, focusing on large and popular tourism markets in the U.S. International destinations were also measured. An illustrated graph is attached.

“New Orleans is both an affordable and attractive destination,” said Stephen Perry, President and CEO of the New Orleans CVB. “Our city exposes business and leisure travelers alike to our culturally- significant dining, music and nightlife experiences all while providing the practicality of budget-friendly travel.”

TripIndex priced out the following items in each destination to represent the cost of an evening out for two people:

Keeping Manufacturing Jobs in the U.S.

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Chicago, IL (PRWEB) August 13, 2012

Louis A. Guzzeti, Jr., Chairman and CEO of Spinnaker Coating, LLC wrote an opinion piece for the Cleveland Plain Dealer in support of Employee Stock Ownership Plans(ESOPs) which was published August 12, 2012. In February 2012, Spinnaker Coating transitioned from being a privately owned company to an employee owned company. Verit Advisors LLC of Chicago, Illinois, advised on the transaction.

Mr. Guzzeti wrote, There is a proven mechanism currently available to U.S. companies to improve productivity and competitiveness and, in so doing, slow the job exodus and keep manufacturing jobs at home. A financial structure exists that has allowed a large number of companies to offer its entire workforce a huge incentive to enhance both the productivity and profitability of the enterprise. I am referring to ESOPs.

Verit Advisors began working with Spinnaker in June 2011 by analyzing and benchmarking numerous ownership transition alternatives based on the Verit teams extensive experience. In January 2012, Spinnaker became a 100% S Corporation ESOP. Verit leveraged its expertise in ESOP, M&A and debt placement alternatives allowing Spinnaker to secure the optimal long-term solution.

There are more than 11,500 ESOP companies in the U.S., covering more than 10 million workers. For the entire opinion piece.

About Spinnaker

Spinnaker Coating is a customer-focused company that develops, manufactures, and markets adhesive-coated paper and film constructions for conversion by printers and industrial users into marketing, identifying, promoting, labeling, and decorating applications. Spinnaker was named by the Dayton Business Journal as one of Daytons 50 companies with the biggest revenue jump in 2011. The Company is owned by its employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).http://www.spinps.com

About Verit Advisors

Verit Advisors unites sophisticated middle market investment banking capabilities with a client centric boutique, fluent in ESOPs, debt and equity capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, and valuation services. Integrity, teamwork, service and innovation are at the heart of the organization, as Verit strives to provide unparalleled advice and custom solutions to its clients. Mary Josephs founded Verit Advisors in 2009 and has nearly three decades of experience in corporate finance. Josephs and her team are considered to be one of the foremost experts in ESOP transactions and middle market strategic alternatives. Verit has offices in Chicago and Minneapolis.







CorSource and VASCO Partner on Identity Assurance Solutions for Cloud Security, Mobility and Regulatory Compliance for Next Generation Corporate IT Networks in the U.S.

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Portland, Ore. (PRWEB) August 08, 2012

CorSource Technology Group today announced that it has partnered with VASCO Data Security International, Inc. (Nasdaq: VDSI) (http://www.vasco.com) to jointly solve the growing identity assurance challenges that organizations face when dealing with Cloud security, mobility and regulatory compliance issues. By adding VASCOs products to its offerings, CorSource can identify assurance solutions for the next generation of corporate IT networks.

We are glad to reinforce our U.S. channel with a leading player such as CorSource, said Jan Valcke, VASCOs President and COO. Together, we can make corporate networks and the cloud more secure.

The channel partnership will deliver on solutions for companies as they address such issues as identity and data protection concerns when moving to a cloud-based architecture, and security issues resulting from the new mobile workforce. The solutions are also ideally suited for companies that are dealing with employee productivity and loyalty with the bring-your-own-devices (BYOD) phenomenon, and that are wondering how to securely extend applications on new platforms.

Security is a big issue when it comes to mobile, Cloud and other compliance issues, says Andrew Hermann, CorSource Chief Marketing Officer. By joining VASCOs best-of-breed authentication technology with proven consulting services from CorSource, we can leverage our individual strengths as a single trusted advisor and together identify assurance solutions for the next generation of corporate IT networks.

VASCO is a leading software security company specializing in authentication products. While VASCO offers a complete array of authentication solutions and services to the extremely security-sensitive financial services sector, these services have been expanded to other markets such as business enterprises and the B2B, B2E and B2C markets. These security products and services are continuously enhanced and expanded to meet the changing needs of existing and potential customers. Core solutions include user authentication, electronic signature and digital signature. VASCOs full option approach ensures that authentication technologies are hosted on the single and unique VACMAN

Outwater Plastics Appointed as the U.S. Distributor of Vanguard Plastics

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Bogota, NJ (PRWEB) July 31, 2012

Outwater has been appointed as the U.S. Distributor of Canadian based Closet products manufacturer Vanguard Plastics.

Recognized for their ability to provide simple and cost effective storage solutions for any quarters in which order and efficiency are beneficial, Vanguard Plastics offers an extensive selection of storage and organization component products for use in a wide range of specific residential and commercial applications. As a full stocking distributor of Vanguard Plastics products, Outwater affords U.S. customers reduced lead times and shipping costs, as well as a complete sales and customer support staff with U.S. sales and distribution facilities in New Jersey and Arizona.

Engineered to be superior to their seemingly comparable metal counterparts in every respect, Vanguard Plastics shelf support systems are considerably stronger yet lighter than metal shelf support systems on the premise of their implemented advanced geometric design, enabling a single pair of Vanguard Plastics shelf supports to hold over 300 lbs.

Additionally, unlike metal shelving support systems, which can be cumbersome and difficult to install, not to mention aesthetically unappealing, Vanguard Plastics shelf support systems quickly and easily install in a short time without necessitating painting or gluing, and come complete with all required fasteners and installation hardware, which are neatly and strategically concealed for a clean and refined appearance in any environment.

Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, Vanguard Plastics shelf support systems cost up to 25% less than metal shelving support systems and are also an economical alternative to wood cleats and 1 x 3 pine strapping.

For further product information regarding Vanguard Plastics, please click the enclosed links:

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About Outwater [Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. + Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC]: Outwater can be contacted Toll Free at 1-800-631-8375 (For sales and product information in the USA & Canada) / 1-201-498-8750 (For sales and product information outside of the USA & Canada) or viewed online at http://www.outwater.com

From the vendor of a single product in August 1972, Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. + Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC, with sales and distribution facilities in New Jersey and Arizona, are recognized today as well established international manufacturers and stocking distributors of more than 65,000 standard and innovative component products required by woodworkers, cabinet and furniture manufacturers, builders, remodelers, designers, architects, point-of-purchase and display fixturing manufacturers, OEM’s, as well as a very diversified range of other commercial and retail end users.

Major Product Categories include Plastic & Aluminum Extrusions; Lighting and Lighting Accessories; Furniture, Cabinet & Store Fixture Components; Knobs & Pulls; Casters; Fasteners; Laminates; The FOGA Exhibit & Display Fastening System; The Klem Connector; Literature Displays; Slatwall; Sign Holders; P.O.P Components; Display Motors & Turntables; Pedestals; Injection Molded Parts; Brass Tubing & Fittings; Surfacing Materials; Interior & Exterior Polymer & Wood Architectural Mouldings & Millwork; ORAC DECOR and DEM Architectural Mouldings & Millwork; Columns & Capitals; Balustrading; Wrought Iron Components; Decorative Stamped Steel & Polymer Ceiling Panels; Wainscoting; Wall Coverings; Fireplace Surrounds; Plastic “Glass” Block; Plaster Architectural Elements; Period & Contemporary Hardware; Kitchen & Bath Accessories; Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry and Vanities and so much more!

Contact:

Joey Shimm, Director of Marketing

Outwater Plastics Industries, Inc. + Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC

(201) 498-8750

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Weather Central Offers First U.S. Showing of Wind Power Yield Forecast System at AWEA 2012

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San Diego, CA and Madison, WI (PRWEB) June 04, 2012

Weather Central, LP, is presenting its groundbreaking new Wind Power Yield Forecast (YIELD FORECAST) for the first time in the U.S. at AWEA 2012 at the Georgia Congress Center, Atlanta Georgia in Booth 2950. The YIELD FORECAST system is unique because it has been purpose built for the wind industry, which loses $ 500 million annually as a result of inaccurate forecasts that were not designed to the unique requirements of wind parks.

Weather Central also announces that YIELD FORECAST has begun testing at the Madison Gas and Electric Top of Iowa wind park. Similar tests are underway at multiple wind parks in Europe.

Solid forecasting is essential to mitigating the operating risk of wind parks, said Steve Smedberg, Weather Central senior vice president for enterprise. YIELD FORECAST is simply the most advanced system of its kind, bringing together decades of forecast experience, proprietary high resolution data sets, and advanced computing technology. Our exclusive methods of customizing the toolkit at the level of individual turbines are producing unprecedented forecast precision.

Weather Central YIELD FORECAST will provide wind park operators and utilities with more accurate, actionable predictions for the power output for the following 24-48 hours to help them extract the maximum value from the wind-generated power. YIELD FORECAST specifically addresses the need for operators to predict their output on a day-ahead basis and to prepare responses to real-time fluctuations in output. Globally, poor forecasts are estimated to cost wind operators in excess $ 500 million (U.S.) due to: having to sell excess power at low or negative prices, being forced by shortfalls to buy energy from other sources in the real-time market in order to meet commitments, and having to pay penalties and tariffs imposed on them for inaccurate yield forecasting.

YIELD FORECAST is unique because it is the only solution for the wind energy industry where a single company controls the entire forecast chain. This provides Weather Central with unmatched flexibility to optimize the forecast not just for each wind park, but actually at the level of individual turbines for peak precision. The Weather Central YIELD FORECAST solution combines on-site data feedback and input from the customer with proprietary Weather Central technologies including:

MicroCast numerical weather prediction model
-Advanced neural network and other statistical analysis

DataCloud data serving technology
-Interactive map-based visualization tools

For a complete look at Weather Centrals solutions visit http://www.wxc.com/windenergy.html.

About Weather Central, LP Weather Central, LP, founded in 1974 by broadcasters and meteorologists based in Madison, Wisconsin, is the leading provider of professional onair, online, print, mobile and enterprise weather solutions and forecasting to major customers worldwide. Utilizing the Companys dynamic weather graphics, precise forecast models and data, and patented technology, more than 1000 partners and hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide benefit from Weather Centrals attention to weather presentation, detail and insight.

Cambridge Architectural Forced Entry Protection Systems Certified by the U.S. Department of State

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Cambridge, MD (PRWEB) June 07, 2012

Cambridge Architectural is proud to announce the certification of its new product line – MeshDefense. Cambridge is the only architectural mesh provider to offer certified personnel protection systems, engineered to meet U.S. Department of State standards. MeshDefense systems resist forced entry into doors and windows.

Three particular mesh patterns Scale, Shield, and Armour met or exceeded the Dept. of State regulations. Additionally, two attachments systems Baton and Eclipse were independently verified, which can provide any building with a refined look that is also secure. Not only do the new systems perform, they are aesthetic, giving the building a welcoming and comfortable environment.

There is a growing trend in developing safe, sustainable, and aesthetic structures, thus it is desirable for an architect to design a building not only for beauty, but for safety and security as well. Instead of unattractive barriers or obstructive approaches that detract from the design, Cambridge Architectural mesh systems give a lighter approach while maintaining their efficiency and integrity.

To learn more about Cambridge Architectural Forced Entry Protection Systems, or to download the brochure, go to http:// http://cambridgearchitectural.com/explore/functions/forced-entry.

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From concept to installation, Cambridge Architectural is the only full-service provider that sees a design through to ribbon-cutting. As the world leader in tensioned mesh systems, Cambridge Architectural gives each project a distinctive quality for both interior and exterior applications, extending an unparalleled transformational aesthetic while maintaining functionality. Cambridge offers a full range of sustainable metal mesh solutions, providing full system design, engineering, and installation services, in the most challenging building environments and under the strictest budgets. Visit CambridgeArchitectural.com to experience Cambridges abilities.







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