Sustainable Design Corp New Website Unites Green Homeowners, Builders

Sustainable Design Corp New Website Unites Green Homeowners, Builders

Sustainable Design Corp. has rolled out a new website for green homeowners, builders and suppliers. The site is a clearing house of resources and your green building adviser dedicated to bringing the benefits and savings of sustainable design to the American home. 

The purpose of the Sustainable Design Co. is to educate the American homeowner or buyer on the true value of sustainable design and green construction and to connect them with sustainable resources and builders in their local area. “With the right information, a builder or designer can create a structure that is easier to build, costs less, has longer lasting qualities, and is easier on the owners pocketbook and the environment; having a footprint that is years ahead of its conventional counterpart”, says Clark Baxter, founder of Sustainable Design.

Besides the environmental considerations, self sustaining homes return 400% of the cost of improvements in 7 years on average, while standard improvements continue to cost more in future maintenance. Unfortunately, one size does not fit all.

Different building techniques need to be evaluated in each region of the country.  Sustainable Design’s web site is a national database of local resources. It helps the consumer or professional quickly find the right local person or organization to answer the users’ questions.
“Our network of design and construction professionals gives the builder or buyer access to the almost limitless resources currently available. Our network will help you make practical sustainable design and green construction choices.”

Green or sustainable design is now mandated by many states. Green materials and methods have become the new norm in design and construction. Intelligent application of these practical technologies maximizes results in unexpected ways.

“At Sustainable Design, we strive to emphasize the differing needs of the very diverse geo and demographic areas of this country.  What works in some areas, does not in others”, says Clark. “Our professional network, and 40 years of sustainable building experience, helps you select the best solution for your local area. Our network of experts follows the principles of Sustainable Design and will help you select the best local professionals for your needs“.

Modern design and construction leaders follow more than some vague philosophy. Analyzing each design element allows your designer to calculate and maximize your project’s overall benefits. Although cost savings over the life of a project can be projected at the beginning of each project, the on-going costs in that analysis will only go up. Each savings you make now will compound your ROI in the future.
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Colorado Springs Bluegrass Band Wow's Crowds With Entertaining Performances

Colorado Bluegrass Band Wow's Crowds With Entertaining Performances

The exciting and entertaining Colorado Springs Bluegrass band called Crystal Hill Billys formed under amazing circumstances. Had it not been for the love of Bluegrass music, these five musicians would have never met to entertain their audiences.

“Music is the universal language of mankind,” said Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The bluegrass musicians that make up Crystal Hill Billys (CHB) Bluegrass Band are a group of five individuals that would not have discovered one another except for the music. From a former Marine and bulldog rescue club president, to a dentist, to a retired Physics teacher to a marketer, and a homeschool, stay-at-home mom, these Bluegrass musicians, all in their fifties, were on separate paths when the music pulled them together.

Three years ago, at a Colorado Springs bluegrass music jam, guitarist Andy Curry, new to Colorado Springs from Lamar, CO, met Joy Maples, a local upright bass player. He asked her about being in a band, which was something this homeschooling, stay-at-home mom had never considered.  Curry liked her playing and noted, “She can dance with that instrument while she plays!”  Sherman Bush, a bluegrass mandolinist hailing from Southern California, was introduced to the pair soon after. Bush is the purest bluegrass musician of the group and remembers being bitten by the bluegrass bug as a very young kid when his brother brought home records of the Stanley Bros, and the Osborne Bros. The brothers would play along with the 45s and soon began playing at clubs in Southern California. The elder Bush, Roger, played with some of the greats including Roland and Clarence White, and toured with The Country Gentleman in the 1970s.
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Joel Corwin, M.D. - His Cure for My Sudden Loss of Vision in One Eye

Joel Corwin, M.D. - His Cure for My Sudden Loss of Vision in One Eye

Newswire editor credits Dr. Joel M. Corwin with saving his sight. Dr. Corwin is an eye researcher as wel as doctor. To read what going blind is like, follow this link to this article on What it looks like to go blind

Rug Cleaning Tampa Wizard To Challenge Carpet Cleaning Competitors

Rug Cleaning Tampa Wizard To Challenge Carpet Cleaning Competitors

Increasing complaints force Tampa Rug Cleaning Pros to flush out weak competitors ruining pricey rugs owned by area homeowners. Tampa Rug Pros are determined to bring back confidence in local area rug cleaners.

(Newswire.net -- December 11, 2013) Tampa, FL -- In an attempt to decrease poor service given by alleged rug cleaning businesses within the Tampa area, the Tampa Rug Cleaning Professionals are making a special challenge to other cleaners to restore the faith in region companies for customers.

The owners found a concerning issue for Tampa home owners and felt compelled to guarantee them there are rug cleaners they can trust. The owners said, "We keep hearing questions from new customers about guaranteeing their rugs won't be destroyed. After a little research, we find out they had upsetting experiences with inexperienced companies who just hung out a shingle and claimed they clean rugs." They went on to say, "If someone hangs out a shingle then they better take care of the customer. So we urge all clients to request 'cleaning and damage' guarantees up front and force problem carpet cleaners to offer these guarantees. If a firm is not going to do it, find another that may". For more information contact the Rug Cleaning Tampa Professionals at 813-300-2121. Publish Post

Natalie Baker has joined Mitigation Marketing as Their New Business Affairs Manager

Natalie Baker is Mitigation Marketing’s New Business Affairs Manager

Natalie Baker joins Mitigation Marketing. With a construction litigation and environmental background, Ms. Baker focuses on wetland regulation, permitting, contract and insurance interpretation, relationships between key regulatory and industry players.

Ms. Natalie Baker will be involved in Florida wetlands preservation efforts.

(Newswire.net -- December 13, 2013) Orlando, FL -- Mitigation Marketing is proud to announce the addition of Natalie Baker to its team.  In her position, specializing in business affairs, she primarily focuses on wetland regulation, permitting, contract and insurance interpretation.

In addition, Natalie is involved in the sale of mitigation credits, as well as the development of relationships between key regulatory and mitigation industry players.

“Mitigation Marketing acts as the link between the environmental agencies and the real estate development industry”, says Victoria Colangelo, Mitigation Marketing VP. “Mitigation Marketing is committed to the conservation and preservation of Florida's natural resources. Natalie’s litigation and environmental background is a perfect fit for our company as Florida’s mitigation banks expand to protect more natural resources.”

Natalie holds a J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, a M.B.A. from Southwest University and a B.S. in public relations from the University of Florida.  Before joining Mitigation Marketing, Natalie practiced construction defect litigation at a mid-sized southwest Florida law firm.

Esthetician Reveals Frightening Truth About Nerium AD Toxic Ingredients

Esthetician Reveals Frightening Truth About Nerium AD Toxic Ingredients

New Western Business Journal article by Esthetician questions safety and effectiveness of much-hyped 'anti-aging' product. Rachel Sauer takes Nerium AD to task in critical article.

 

(WesternBusinessJournal via Newswire.net -- December 13, 2013) Camarillo, CA --  Rachel A. Sauer L.E. an Esthetician at Upon Glamour Creations, it is genuinely interested in the ingredients that go into the products that she use and recommends to her clients. In a recent Western Business Journal article, Ms. Sauer questions one line of products her clients have used on their skin.  

"Over the past 5 or so months I kept hearing about a product called Nerium", said Rachel. "I never really gave it a second thought at first, because I would have a lot of clients tell me about the random assortment of skin care products they were using. I unfortunately just assumed it was a decent line I just hadn’t researched yet (shame on me)."

Rachel decided to look into it since she was concerned after seeing people who came in with skin conditions, yet all they could do was rave about this “magic” product.

"When I finally sat down to look into Nerium, and being the ingredient enthusiast that I am, I was stunned. I know a lot of companies will use fancy “scientific” names to use on their ingredient list to make it sound greater than it actually is or to make it seem like they are the only one using this kind of ingredient. Their first ingredient was a “NAE-8 Proprietary blend (which is just a way to show legal ownership of a specific blend) of Aloe Barbadensis Leaf and Nerium Oleander Leaf Extract and their second ingredient is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf. I felt my heart stop for a second when I read the word oleander. That poisonous plant my mother was always yelling at me to stay away from? The plant which every part of it is in fact toxic? People are putting that on their faces?! I decided to look more into oleander extract and skin care later.

"As for the second ingredient on the list in this supposed “liquid gold” product being the same as part of the first ingredient, this so far is just a bottle of expensive Aloe Vera..Now I am amused. Going through the rest of the ingredients, I noticed that it was full of things you would find in your typical facial cleansers and shampoos. Surfactants:de-greasing and wash active agents that work by breaking down oils and fats, in order for them to separate from the skin. Condition agents which help moisturize the skin. And the rest of the ingredients are just binders and fillers. So basically, this company is riding on the fact that their anti-aging product is the best because of Nerium Oleander Leaf extract. The ingredients list does not lie, without this special “proprietary blend” Nerium AD is your average run of the mill beauty product. NOTHING SPECIAL. So now lets go back to what Oleander Leaf extract actually is and why it is being used.

"Oleander extracts in -controlled doses- are in the early stages of testing to see if its effective in treating cancer. The National Cancer Institute has done test tube studies of Anvirzel (oleander extract) that appeared to slow the growth of human bladder cancer cells. But the “carefully dosed” people with cancer did not demonstrate that the Anvirzel helped them. And after many attempts, it was not approved by the FDA. In fact, Oleander Leaf is on Germany’s regulatory agency list of unapproved herbs because it has yet been proven to be either safe or effective.

"Nerium Biotechnology couldn’t make their big break in the anti-cancer battle so they decided to give anti-aging a go. Nevertheless,they were unable to come up with evidence that Nerium Oleander Extract works as a wrinkle-repair ingredient, or have any anti-aging benefit for that matter.

The continual presence of this malady can lead to premature aging of tissues and organs. The chronic low-level inflammation contributes to the cause of at least 7 of the 10 leading causes of mortality. Which include: heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory disease, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and nephritis. These dangers may be silent, but they are very destructive and quite possibly deadly.

Now that we have established that Nerium AD isn’t the product that they claim to be, I want to talk about how they market themselves and how they sell their products.

Nerium AD is a classic pyramid scheme. False promises based on an irreparable product. Please do not fall victim to this horrible scam. Most of these people have no knowledge of skin care and do not have your best interest in mind. They are only looking to make money off of you. Anyone who thinks that what I do as an Esthetician is anything similar to what they do as a Nerium Consultant is a fool.

Rant over!
-Rachel A. Sauer L.E.

Nurture Your Seeds by Ventura County Seed Savers - an Educational Event

Nurture Your Seeds by Ventura County Seed Savers - an Educational Event

Camarillo Seed Savers Event

Ventura County Seeds Savers and the Camarillo Seed Library have announced the next educational event, "Nurture Your Seeds", will be Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Learn techniques suited for window sill, small home or community garden.

(Newswire.net -- December 5, 2013) Camarillo, CA -- Camarillo Seed Library and Camarillo Public Library are hosting a free educational event Saturday, January 25, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (PST).

Local resident Marie H Kwon says, "Great! Another wonderful seed workshop at our beautiful Camarillo Library!" If you are like Marie and want to know more about nurturing your seedlings, join us at this free event.

So, Ask Yourself:

Do you want to know the best way to grow plants from seed? 

Do you have seed growing advice to share? 

Do you enjoy free, local seed swapping and seed saving education?

If you answered "Yes" to at least one (1) question above, please join local gardeners and farmers as Sue Michiels presents information on how to best nurture your seeds.

Learn how to sow seeds and start your garden from saved seeds

Free Class on Starting Seeds

Presented by Camarillo Seed Library

Join in a free class on starting garden seeds. Learn this important skill and start your garden each year for pennies. You'll have fun doing it, too.

Camarillo Seed Library, Ventura County Seed Savers and Simi At the Garden team up to provide an educational gardening event just in time for southern California spring planting season. Come learn the best tips for starting seeds from experienced gardeners. Bring your own seeds to start and share or start .

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