Vancouver Contractor Rolls Up His Sleeves to Help the Community

Vancouver Contractor Rolls Up His Sleeves to Help the Community

Local Contractor Tye Barnett offers his services for free in the restoration of Columbia River Highschool's Varsity Dugouts. Travis Ramberg and Brian Remsing facilitated the plan, and are trying to raise funds for the building materials.

(PRWEB) July 22, 2004

"I'm glad to help - to be of service," stated Tye Barnett. "So many people have been good to me, and it feels good to give back. Besides, it's close to me heart. I love baseball!"

What Mr. Barnett is referring to, is the restoration of the Varsity baseball dugouts at Columbia River Highschool in Vancouver, WA this winter.

The project, facilitated by Varsity coach Travis Ramberg and assistant coach Brian Remsing, begins sometime around Thanksgiving, 2004 tentatively. For 10 years, Tye was just a kid who loved baseball, playing his heart out for years as a catcher. Ramberg was an assistant coach at Fort Vancouver Highschool, and Remsing coached him later in the Hazel Dell Big League. When the restoration project came up for these two coaches, they went to Barnett to ask for his help. Without hesitation, he agreed to do the labor for free; Ramberg and Remsing already dedicated to raising funds for building materials needed on the project.

Tye's business, Interior Source Remodeling has already created quite a splash in the community for a small business operating 1 1/2 years. He mainly specializes in bathroom and kitchen remodels, but pretty much does it all; additions, custom tile work, flooring, and commercial remodel and repair. Most people who live in Battleground have already seen his interior remodel of the Low-Carb Island Grocery and Deli located in Battleground Plaza, formerly a School Employees Credit Union. Owners Renee' and Mo Lacombe couldn't be happier.

"We just love Tye - he did a wonderful job, "stated Renee' Lacombe in a recent interview. Said her husband Mo, " I can't imagine using anyone besides Interior Source in the future. It's so hard to find a good-hearted, hardworking contractor you can trust with your money these days."

Barnett learned the business doing a variety of trades, apprenticing under an electrician and a remodeler after years of construction. He started working in highschool, and has been a dilligent worker ever since, which is most likely why his small company is doing so well.

"I'm lucky," He smiled, "I love what I do, I'm healthy, and I have a wonderful, supportive network of friends and family. It was hard at the beginning, but my wife and son were so encouraging. They kept telling me I could do it. I owe a lot to them, and thank God for them everyday. I've worked hard for this. I am blessed."

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PAIRS DTR App Keeps Couples, Families, and Friends Connected through iPhone and Facebook

PAIRS DTR App Keeps Couples, Families, and Friends Connected through iPhone and Facebook

PAIRS DTR, a free iPhone app available today from iTunes, helps couples, families, parents, and friends strengthen relationships. Developed by the nonprofit PAIRS Foundation, a leader in relationship skills training, PAIRS DTR for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad guides users through a practical, five-step communication exercise that can be posted on Facebook or shared by e-mail.

Weston, FL (PRWEB) February 24, 2010

PAIRS Foundation today released a new iPhone® application that helps couples, parents, families, and friends stay connected -- to each other -- through their iPhone® or iPod touch and Facebook.

The app, called PAIRS DTR®, guides users through five steps that strengthen love relationships, from sharing appreciations to wishes, hopes and dreams.

"Confiding is the lifeblood of intimacy," said Seth Eisenberg, President of the nonprofit PAIRS Foundation in Weston, Florida. "With our lives busier than ever, it's important to stay actively connected to the people we love."

PAIRS DTR, which stands for "Daily Temperature Reading," guides users through a practical, step-by-step communication exercise to express appreciations, keep loved ones up-to-date, ask questions, confide concerns, and share wishes, hopes and dreams. Once users tap out their text in each area, they can post a DTR to a Facebook page or by e-mail and watch their relationship temperature rise.

Eisenberg said 30 years of research shows that communication is key to strong marriages and families. "We all need to know we're appreciated and valued by the people we love," he said. "PAIRS DTR for iPhone will help people who love technology and gadgets remember to stay connected with the people they love too."

PAIRS DTR is currently available for free on iTunes (http://itunes. apple. com/us/app/pairs-dtr/id357422498).

PAIRS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 1984, is one of the world's oldest and leading providers of relationship skills training. The foundation develops educational programs, best practices, trains program facilitators, and conducts research. In 2006, PAIRS Foundation was awarded a multi-year, multi-million dollar grant from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, to provide marriage education and relationship skills training to thousands of couples, singles and teenagers in South Florida and conduct research. Learn more at pairs. com (http://www. pairs. com) or explore other opportunities for marriage education at SmartMarriages. com (http://www. smartmarriages. com).

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Summer Heat Waves: Is Your Home Ready for the Hot Summer Months?

Summer Heat Waves: Is Your Home Ready for the Hot Summer Months?

With scorching temperatures reaching above 90 degrees in nearly every state, many people are running back indoors. But even with a new air conditioning system, some areas in a home will be hot and some will be freezing. “Good House” expert Matt Shipley provides tips and advice on how to recognize and fix problems with a home’s air conditioning system in order to lower energy bills.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) July 18, 2006

With the hottest months of summer quickly approaching, many people will be turning to air conditioners to help fight off the heat. Even with the AC set at frigid temperatures, some areas in a home will still be inexplicably hot. Malfunctioning conditioning systems will be the cause of many homeowner’s headaches and increased energy bills.

Houses have many causes for faulty conditioning systems, for example ducts could be squeezed between framing, piping or wires; ducts could be leaky; or the system could have been designed improperly. The most common cause is leaky ducts.

“While some ducts leak more than others, all ducts, by their very nature, leak air,” said ‘Good House’ expert Matt Shipley. “These leaks can account for 15%-30% of your heating and cooling costs.”

Most leaks are caused by improper installation, but there is a way to reduce leakage in existing ducts. The use of a duct sealing system will inject adhesive particles into holes and cracks throughout the system.

“Adhesive duct sealing particles attach directly onto the edges of any hole and crack effectively sealing it without coating the insides of your ducts," Shipley said. “This is one of the most practical solutions for do-it-yourselfers looking to reduce the amount of leakage in their existing duct system.”

Another major cause of conditioning problems is blocked diffusers, or vents. When furniture is placed in front of or over vents, air from the vent cannot adequately mix with the air already in the room.

“Unfortunately, some people may not have the option to place furniture out of the way of vents,” Shipley said. “Some builders locate the vents low on a wall or on the floor under a window; the same place you find ideal to put a sofa, chair or table.”

About Matt Shipley:

Matt Shipley, author of "Good House Bad House," is dedicated to helping others understand how to make their home more comfortable, healthy, safe, durable and energy efficient. He received a Bachelor of Economics from the United States Naval Academy and served for a total of eleven years on active duty with the Navy. Matt worked for a General Electric Capital company as a process improvement expert before joining a residential construction research firm. During his tenure at the research firm, he participated in cutting-edge home performance research and field studies.

For additional information on preparing homes for the summer months, or to arrange an interview with Matt, please contact:

Jennifer Quint

PR/PR

800-786-1765

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RawPeople Revamps to Offer the Latest Info and Education on Raw Foodism

RawPeople Revamps to Offer the Latest Info and Education on Raw Foodism

RawPeople, a San Diego, California based website that offers education and assistance to integrate the living and raw foods lifestyle, has recently updated its pages to be able to offer the latest information, education and recipes for living the Raw foods lifestyle.

Carlsbad, Calif (PRWEB) February 9, 2009

Men and women who are looking to incorporate living and raw food into their lifestyles are able to do so successfully with the help from raw foodists at the newly revamped and recreated RawPeople, a website that offers education and assistance with the integration of the living and raw foods lifestyle.

Rawpeople was created in 1992 as a way to provide perspectives on incorporating the raw and living food lifestyle, and seen as a community resource and platform to provide education, inspiration and support others who were starting to live the life of a raw foodist.

Recently, RawPeople's website was revamped in order to offer more than just a social platform; RawPeople's new intention is to also provide books reviews and new product reviews so that RawPeople members can have useful information to make their own choices.

Raw People will be a World Community Co-op that will allow our Members to receive the latest information, education and recipes as well as discounted Member pricing on foods, produce, equipment, books and other essential products that are the heart of member's lifestyles.

"Supporting each other in this way will benefit our World Community and we welcome ideas and suggestions as to how we can help better serve our Community," said Rick H. Cabados, one of the founders of RawPeople.

For more information on RawPeople, go to http://www. rawpeople. com (http://www. rawpeople. com)

About Rawpeople:
The men and women at RawPeople have the goal to be a fountain of knowledge and resources for those seeking information about the raw and living food lifestyle. Since 1992, RawPeople provides perspectives on how to incorporate the raw and living food lifestyle into people's own life's experience. RawPeople was originally created to be a Raw Food Community for Global health, as well as create a community resource and a platform to provide education, inspiration and support to fellow raw foodists. As time progressed, the RawPeople website was recreated as an expression of vision to educate and assist people with the integration of living and raw foods into their lifestyles.

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Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

Auto Control Medical Informs Hypertensive Patients

How users of home blood pressure monitors can avoid getting inaccurate readings.

Montreal, Quebec (PRWEB) October 27, 2004

In response to the growing awareness of the importance of obtaining reliable home blood pressure readings, Auto Control Medical, the leading supplier of home blood pressure monitors in Canada, and LifeSource, the most recommended brand by Canadian pharmacists, wish to applaud current efforts to identify and correct reasons that home blood pressure monitors may not be realizing their full potential to aid in the fight against high blood pressure.

As became clear from a much-publicized study released during the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress this past weekend, thousands of Canadians who use Home Blood Pressure Devices make simple, avoidable, mistakes. Those mistakes can lead to false readings, potentially leading to over or under-treatment of their condition.

Physicians are paying more and more attention to home blood pressure readings, making it even more important to make sure those readings are accurate and reliable.

“We are devoted to getting the word out to home blood pressure monitor users and the pharmacists who sell these devices, what aids are available,” said Robert Burgy, Vice-President of Auto Control Medical. A Blood Pressure Monitor comparison chart, five models of which are validated for accuracy by the Canadian Hypertension Society, a ‘how to get the correct cuff size’ chart, validation studies and easy to understand animations on how to use these devices correctly, are all available on our web site http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com) ”

"Getting reliable readings while measuring your blood pressure at home is important," said Burgy, adding, "improper use might lead to over or under-treatment of hypertension, a situation the physician, the patient and we as the supplier all want to avoid. This is the reason why LifeSource Blood Pressure Monitors only are available at professional outlets, such as pharmacies or home health care stores where training is available”.

Auto Control Medical advises Canadians with high blood pressure to buy home blood pressure devices that are right for them. Ask your health care professional what kind of device you should use. Read the instructions on the packaging and the manual that comes with the unit. Make sure you measure your arm circumference in order to buy the unit containing the right size cuff, to ensure accurate readings. When purchasing one of these devices, do not hesitate to ask your pharmacist to instruct you on how to use your unit and what you should do if you believe your reading is abnormally high or low.

Auto Control Medical, with offices in Toronto and Montreal, distributes a full line of advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment, diabetes management products and health care products for home and professional use. More information on Auto Control Medical and their product line is available on the company's web site, located at http://www. autocontrol. com (http://www. autocontrol. com)

Contact:

Georgia Georgaklis

Auto Control Medical Inc.

Ggeorgak@autocontrol. com

(514) 695 3005

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National Columnist Touts Revival Soy Ad

National Columnist Touts Revival Soy Ad

National Columnist Touts Revival Soy Ad

KERNERSVILLE, NC (PRWEB) September 21, 2004

A popular Revival Soy advertisement, which features the headline “Did You Buy This Magazine Thinking It Would Make A Good Fan?”, is praised in the current issue of Entrepreneur magazine (February 2004).

Jerry Fisher writes a column on effective advertising called “A+ Ads” for the magazine. He spotted the Revival Soy ad in a magazine and decided to use the ad in his column as an example of excellence in advertising. Mr. Fisher writes, “I think the headline and subhead effectively get prospects riveted on the ad and the subject. I also like how the minimalism of the design makes the encased headline leap off the page.” Revival Soy’s in-house creative department, led by Ryan McCullah, creative manager, developed the ad.

About Entrepreneur Magazine

Entrepreneur magazine is a national magazine with a circulation of about 600,000. It is written for busy entrepreneurs who want practical—not theoretical—information; Entrepreneur offers real-life solutions for entrepreneurs with growing companies. The magazine gives readers concise, hands-on advice so they can get in, get out and back to business. In Entrepreneur's more than 40 monthly columns and features, readers learn from other entrepreneurs who have successfully solved their growth challenges.

About Revival Soy

Revival Soy, located in Kernersville, NC, is committed to improving lives through good nutrition and the medically researched health benefits of soy. RevivalÂ’s primary products include its naturally concentrated soy-protein bars and shakes. Through its patented natural concentration process, one Revival bar or shake provides the daily amount of soy recommended by doctors to experience the full benefits of soy. RevivalÂ’s ongoing medical research in the areas of soy benefits and product development has led to 12 patents and a taste widely preferred over mainstream soy food products. Collectively, these breakthroughs have made Revival Soy the most recommended brand of soy among physicians nationwide. Revival Soy is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Detroit Red Wings Fans Score Big at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown with a New 'Stay & Play' Package

Detroit Red Wings Fans Score Big at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown with a New 'Stay & Play' Package

Downtown Detroit hotel's hockey package includes rates from just $149, Joe Louis Arena transportation, and more

Franklin, MI (PRWEB) October 17, 2007

Detroit Michigan October 17, 2007 -- Detroit Red Wings fans can see the "Fire on Ice" defend their home territory--and save big on convenient Detroit hotel rooms (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/travel/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/) -- with the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown's hockey package. Whether traveling with a fellow hockey fan or a family member, there is no better time to enjoy the thrill of attending a live Red Wings game at Joe Louis Arena and experience the excitement of Detroit's revitalization.

One of the best Detroit hotel packages (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-deals/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/) for hockey fans, the Detroit Red Wings Fan Package offers rates from $149-$239 per room, per night*. The package for two includes:
Deluxe room for the night of the Detroit Red Wings game Complimentary valet parking at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown Transportation to/from Joe Louis Arena via Detroit's People Mover Breakfast for two the next morning at Sweet Lorraine's

This unique, newly renovated Courtyard by Marriott property offers the largest downtown Detroit hotel rooms available, along with full-service convenience and Courtyard amenities and services. The stylish Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown connects to the Renaissance Center Detroit for convenient access to unique shopping, a movie theatre, and many popular downtown Detroit restaurants (http://www. marriott. com/hotels/hotel-information/restaurant/dtwdc-courtyard-detroit-downtown/). Greektown Casino, Comerica Park, Ford Field, and the Fox Theatre are also nearby. And with a People Mover stop adjoining the downtown Detroit hotel; it is an ideal location for a visit to Joe Louis Arena.

For more information about the Detroit hotel packages at the Courtyard Detroit Downtown, call the toll-free number at 1-800-321-2211 or visit www. detroitdowntowncourtyard. com.

*Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations. Valid during select home games through 4/6/08. A limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply.

About the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown
The 21-story Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown offers 260 modern guest rooms just 21 miles from Detroit Metro Airport in the heart of downtown. Connected to the General Motors Renaissance Center by skywalk, the Detroit hotel is convenient for both business and leisure. Amenities include the popular Detroit restaurant Sweet Lorraine's; downtown's largest indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa; a full-service health club; and nearly 7,000 square feet of downtown hotel meeting rooms and Detroit wedding reception space. Additional information and reservations are available online at www. detroitdowntowncourtyard. com.

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