Leading AEC Experts Join Advisory Board for Ecobuild and AEC Science & Technology Conferences
Centerville, MA (ContentDesk) June 29, 2006 -- The Ecobuild and AEC Science & Technology (AEC-ST) events have announced their new advisory board. More than a dozen luminaries in the design and construction industry have already signed on to lend their expertise in the development of future conference programs.Conference Manager, Carol Konecny explains, Advisory board members were selected based on their outstanding accomplishments and high standing in the AEC community. Specialists in each of our 10 educational tracks will play a key role in helping us present the most timely content for our conference attendees. We are honored to be working with the best of the best in a diverse array of niches from Sustainable Design to Green Construction & Homebuilding to Information Technology, BIM & Interoperability and more. Advisory board members will provide guidance on must have conference topics, speakers, and share advice to help Ecobuild and AEC-ST conferences remain pertinent, unbiased, and cutting-edge. This collaborative team will assist in keeping conference content moving in the right direction while continually increasing the quality.
Most of the members wear multiple hats, also serving on boards and committees of influential professional associations that are driving awareness in sustainability and AEC Information Technology including SBIC, GBI, NIBS, CSI, SCIP, OSCRE, and more.Advisory board member Mark Kalin of Kalin Associates ads, Green design and product selection are No. 1 on the priority list for many design firms -- because their clients can market the improvements, and with the price of energy increasing it's an essential consideration.
Green and LEED are different, and you must educate your staff on the difference. Fellow board member Randall Newton Editor-in-Chief and Publisher AECnews.com adds, 2006 has turned into an incredible year for new technology introductions in AEC and GIS. Opportunities are better than ever for motivated firms to improve their processes, cut costs, and gain competitive advantage. When you also consider that 'going green' requires sophisticated analysis tools, I think attending this year's AEC-ST and Ecobuild Federal conferences is the smart thing to do. Distinguished members of the Ecobuild and AEC-ST advisory board include:Diane DavisPresidentAEC Infosystems, Inc.????Andy FuhrmanChief Executive OfficerStandards Consortium for Real Estate (OSCRE)Dennis Hall, FAIA, FCSI, CCS, CCCAManaging PrincipalHall Architects, Inc.????Lance Hosey, AIA, LEED APDirectorWilliam McDonough + PartnersDavid A.
Jordani, FAIAPresidentJORDANI CONSULTING GROUPMark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, LEED APPresidentKalin AssociatesGrahame E.
Maisey, PEChief EngineerBuilding Services Consultants, Inc.Randall NewtonEditor-in-Chief and PublisherAECnews.com -- IT for Creating and Using the Built EnvironmentRichard ParadisProgram ManagerSustainable Buildings Industry Council????M. Kevin Parfitt, P.E.Associate ProfessorDepartment of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University and Editor, ASCE Journal of Architectural EngineeringMr. Dana K. "Deke" Smith, RAChairNIBS Facility Information CouncilNational BIM Standard Project Committee????Steven J.
StrongPresidentSolar Design Associates, Inc.Wayne B. TrustyPresidentAthena Sustainable Materials Institute????The advisory boards initial input is reflected in the upcoming Ecobuild Federal and AEC-ST conference programs being held December 5-7, 2006 in Washington, D.C.
Please visit www.ecobuildfederal.com or www.aecst.com for more information or call 1-800-996-3863.About Ecobuild America Ecobuild America, LLC (Centerville, MA) under the leadership of principals Richard C. Vendola, Jr., and George Borkovich manages and produces Ecobuild America, Ecobuild Federal, AEC-ST, and AEC-ST Federal. Together they have a depth of experience in technology and event planning, for the AEC industry, including creating and managing the former A/E/C SYSTEMS International conference and exhibition..
Yet More Care Hair Myths - The Truth And The Lies
Those hair care myths just keep coming! In this third of 3 articles, we examine some of the most widely known myths - and dig out the truth?1. Hair should be washed every dayFALSE: There is no correct schedule for washing hair. Every person should shampoo according to the specific needs of their hair type and texture. While some people do benefit from a daily shampoo, others benefit from a variety of shampooing schedules.2. More lather = a more effective shampoo = cleaner hairFALSE: Lathering agents are often added to shampoos, but more foam doesn't mean cleaner hair.3.
Hair develops immunity to the same shampoo over timeFALSE: There is no scientific evidence to prove this myth.4. Brushing your hair is better than combing itFALSE: Actually, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush. Brushing it will only lead to split ends and hair breakage.5. Split ends can be repaired without trimmingFALSE: The only successful treatment for removing split ends is with a scissors. Some hair...
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CRN Fast Growth TechBuilder Innovation Award Given to Web Commerce
Las Vegas, Nevada (ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 --
At the Xchange TechBuilder Show's awards ceremony
in Las Vegas, CMP Media's CRN, vital information for VARs and technology integrators, awarded Web Commerce (also known as www.WebCom247.com ), the CRN 2005 Fast Growth Tech Builder Innovation Award for the Desktop/Workstation category. "We tip our hats to the Solution Providers who have demonstrated innovation in the custom systems market and wish them continued success," commented Dan Dignam, publisher, CRN. "Bringing together leading Solution Providers and vendors in conjunction with CRN journalists at the conference earlier this week to discuss opportunities in the custom systems/white box community went very well.""Working with these innovative Solution Providers has been exhilarating," said John Longwell, editor of Special Reports, CRN.
"They have created ground-breaking solutions for the custom systems...
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Time is Running Out for "Intelligent Design"
Boston, MA (ContentDesk) April 9, 2006 --
Tick tock Tiktaalik. Time appears to be running out for the idea of Intelligent Design. Paleontologists have just reported a discovery that promises to be as significant to evolutionary theory as it will be damaging, if not fatal, to biblical literalism. Now Bob Michael is commemorating the discovery with hats, t shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, mugs, pillows, and tote bags.Proponents of Intelligent Design claim that a superior intelligence created each species in the forms that we see today. They insist that evolutionary theory is wrong because there exist no transitions, no evidence of "missing link" fossils to show changes from one species into another.
Their argument has always, of course, ignored the existence of archaeopteryx fossils - the transition species from reptile to bird. Now we have the uncovering, on Canada's Ellesmere Island, of a fossil which clearly shows a species that bridged the gap between fish and land animals....
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Universities Use High-Tech Massage Chairs To Help Their Faculty Unwind
(ContentDesk) March 31, 2006 -- Many universities are now making massage chairs available to their faculty, both in an effort to reduce stress and improve work performance, but also as a novel teaching tool. College faculty members are expected to fill many roles during the course of their day; they are friends, mentors and even surrogate parents, and wearing all of those hats can really wear a person out. In order to help their faculty stay energized, many schools have begun using a new breed of super-advanced massage chairs from companies like Premier Health Products and Panasonic to help reduce stress, and make their faculty more productive.Faculty members are encouraged to take a massage between classes, or in the morning as they start their day. Many professors may not find the time in their busy schedules for traditional massage therapy, but massage chairs offer a quick way to get many of the same benefits with no sticky oils and no appointments.At some institutions, massage chairs...
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Child Birthday Party Game Ideas
Need some fun child birthday party game ideas that will turn your child's party into an instant success? Here are some great games that your party guests will love.The Secret Of The MummyDivide your party guests into two teams... Have each team choose a player to be "the Mummy."Then give each team three rolls of toilet paper... Then start your party theme music and see which team is first to wrap up their Mummy from head to toe... To make things more fun, you might want to give them a two minute time limit... A great child birthday party game idea!Whats That SmellBlindfold each party guest one at a time, then place something in a paper bag for them to smell and see if they can guess what it is...Try a peppermint, gum, toothpaste, cheese, a slice of pizza, cherry candy, grape candy, a banana, peanut butter or something milder like a slice of bread.The Great DetectiveA child birthday party game idea they're sure to love.Have your birthday child go into another room and make a slight change...
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Golden Autumn Handbag Collection Launched by Designer Marina Hayes
Newport News, VA (ContentDesk) October 5, 2005 -- New fashion knitwear designer Marina Hayes announces the launch of her Golden Autumn handbag collection available at www.marinashatemporium.com. This colorful hand knit collection is bursting with hues reflective of autumn in Russia, including tones of red, gold, orange, blue and every shade in-between. "Fall is my favorite season, "says Marina Hayes. "I focused on vibrant autumnal colors and new and unique silhouettes. My bags are designed with women in mind who love turning heads and making a bold statement."????Marina has designed and hand knitted five styles of handbags for her new Fall Collection.
Each bag is adorned with beads, ribbons and brooches by ElleB. All bags are made from natural high quality yarns, lined, numbered and signed by the artist herself. To ensure each bag has a personal artistic feel, Marina creates each bag individually from scratch, down to the last stitch and adds to her creations her talent and love....
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Fashions from the Soul: Donna Vinci Couture Spotlights Elegant Outfits for the African American Plus-Size Woman
(ContentDesk) April 4, 2004--The intuition and remarkable creativity of fashion designer Donna Vinci has garnered him a devoted following amongst African American churchgoing and professional women. Imagine stunning elegance that comes from the soul: Classy gospel couture for women of all sizes featuring magnificent hats and flawless workmanship. The slimming shapes, novel designs, quality fabric and ubiquitous color all combine to create a style that is as transcendent as the spoken word.Donna Vinci fashions are easily appropriate for every special occasion from weddings, Easter or Mother's day, to giving entirely new meaning to your "Sunday Best." To view all the latest collections visit www.donnavinci.com. "Women should celebrate their curves, and I thank the Lord that a designer has finally realized the needs of today's women," said Grammy-nominated ? and notoriously fashionable ? gospel diva Dottie Peoples, the...
Fashions from the Soul: Donna Vinci Couture Spotlights Elegant Outfits for the African American Plus-Size Woman
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CRN Fast Growth TechBuilder Innovation Award Given to Web Commerce
Las Vegas, Nevada (ContentDesk) July 5, 2005 --
At the Xchange TechBuilder Show's awards ceremony
in Las Vegas, CMP Media's CRN, vital information for VARs and technology integrators, awarded Web Commerce (also known as www.WebCom247.com ), the CRN 2005 Fast Growth Tech Builder Innovation Award for the Desktop/Workstation category. "We tip our hats to the Solution Providers who have demonstrated innovation in the custom systems market and wish them continued success," commented Dan Dignam, publisher, CRN. "Bringing together leading Solution Providers and vendors in conjunction with CRN journalists at the conference earlier this week to discuss opportunities in the custom systems/white box community went very well.""Working with these innovative Solution Providers has been exhilarating," said John Longwell, editor of Special Reports, CRN.
"They have created ground-breaking solutions for the custom systems...
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