Centerville, MA (PRWEB) September 23, 2011

As part of Ecobuild’s conference within a conference format, the National Specifiers Conference will run concurrent with Ecobuild®America December 5-9, 2011. Ecobuild®America is sponsored and produced by AEC Science & Technology ®.

“Architectural and engineering specification professionals play a vital role on every project team,” says George Borkovich, Principal & Conference Director. “They are in on a project early and make decisions that integrate the myriad systems into a workable whole. They are a critical part of a project team, and Ecobuild®America has put together a premier event to assist these professionals in meeting their unique challenges.”

The conference provides a dynamic environment to discuss the impact specification changes have on architectural and engineering specification professionals, and draws together industry experts to talk about how to prepare your practice for future changes.

The emphasis on “what’s next” makes this is the most forward-looking conference on specification writing for the construction industry. National Specifiers Conference offers a concentrated group of sessions on specifications production that include specific case studies related to spec development, tools and technologies, practices, standards and formats, codes and green building. The conference also features applications in building types including Health Care Facilities; Schools; Retail/Commercial; Residential; Government/Municipal, and more.    

A sampling of the sessions follows:

Introduction to NBIMS-US – communicates the potential of digital, object-based, interoperable building information modeling processes and tools and modern

communications methods. This session will explain the benefits of using these methods for all levels of practitioners.

Life Cycle information exchange (LCie) – this exchange (LCie) will demonstrate how information flowing throughout a project can be captured and consolidated to ensure that the owner/occupier continues to have a clear and complete description of the facility, and how this information provides value.

Specifiers’ Properties information exchange (SPie) – the Specifiers’ Properties information exchange (SPie) project is working to define the minimum sets of properties for building model objects. The project extends and cross references the OmniClass product and properties tables.

Commissioning Existing HVAC Systems for LEED and Energy Savings – a 90-minute seminar on new and existing building commissioning (Cx) is based on the commissioning (Cx) training programs.

Knowledge Management in BIM – This session shows how to leverage the Specifier within a project by enhancing their role to more than just writing specifications, and handing them the responsibility of managing all of the information.

Construction Operations Building information exchange (COBie) – showcases the impact a common data standard for the handover of facility information is having in practice. It will include live demonstrations and case studies by vendors of design tools and construction and asset management applications.

These sessions will:

    Provide live demonstrations and case studies by vendors of design tools and construction and asset management applications.
    Show how information flowing throughout a project can be captured and consolidated to ensure that the owner/occupier continues to have a clear and complete description of the facility.
    Help you stay up to date with the most advanced automation and production tools for specs.
    Let you discover new resources that help save time and improve quality.
    Teach you about latest in green specs and sustainable product selection.
    Enable you to exchange ideas with the most experienced specification writers in the country.

Related conferences happening the same week include the National BIM Conference, sponsored by the buildingSMART alliance™ and the National High Performance Building Conference.

About AEC Science & Technology®, LLC

Under the leadership of principals Richard C. Vendola, Jr., and George Borkovich, AEC

Science & Technology®, LLC (Centerville, MA), manages and produces Ecobuild®

America. 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. The events cover the unique intersection where ecology meets technology. Proud member of: buildingSMART alliance™; Green Building Initiative; High Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition; United States Green Building Council; and Zero Energy Commercial Building Consortium.

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Green Building Blocks®

Wake Forest, NC (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

Today, almost six months after the April tornadoes came through Texas and up the east coast, many homes have still not been rebuilt. Those that have, are rebuilt with the same stick-framed construction methods that failed in the first place. Local contractors have a huge backlog, so many devastated families are just waiting in motels and rented houses while nothing is being done.

Enertia’s inventor and founder, Michael Sykes, is offering a solution to both problems. His factory, just north of Raleigh, North Carolina, can cut and number a pre-fab kit for the walls and roof of the replacement home that the homeowner and his family and friends can erect with electric drills. Because the walls are solid Gluelam timber, which is stronger pound-for-pound than steel, the new home is much more likely to survive the next storm- which might be a tornado, hurricane, or ice event that brings down trees.

Enertia Gluelam walls were invented for an entirely different reason- for energy efficiency. The invention revolutionized house building- for the first time wooden walls were used to store and release solar energy. But the engineered wooden solid wall components are also incredibly strong and impact resistant, perfect for building a Tornado Safe structure. Enertia also manufactures Pre-fab “Safe Rooms” with the same gluelam technology- that can carried through a standard doorway, and be built inside an existing structure.

Enertia has, for 25 years, been the leading innovator in housing- an industry whose techniques and materials are mostly stuck in the 1950′s. These homes are a totally new form of architecture, in both design and material, and introduced a new word to the language: “Enertia” which means energy from a shift-in-time. In 2007 the company’s homes were named a Modern Marvel by the History Channel. Enertia homeowners, now in 27 states, have an almost Apple-like dedication to their houses, and would never go back to stick-frame living. This once-considered-oddball technology allows them to experience “off grid” freedom.

Enertia homes get their green credentials from the 100% renewable wall system, and their patented Geo-Solar heating and cooling. But longevity, which means resistance to nature’s wrath, is the best measure of sustainability.

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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Hot Spring Spas Minneapolis, a new and used hot tub dealer with stores in Lake Elmo and Minnetonka, MN and Clive, Carroll and Arnolds Park in Iowa is supporting Healthy Aging® Month by providing free hot tub spa test soaks in all their locations.

According to Carolyn Worthington, executive director of Healthy Aging®, it’s all about combining physical, social, mental and financial fitness. Worthington is the creator of September is Healthy Aging® Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Now in its second decade, Worthington says September is Healthy Aging® Month provides inspiration and practical ideas for adults, ages 50-plus, to improve their physical, mental, social and financial well-being.

If there’s one thing most baby boomers want to do is feel better and remain active,” says Thad Schaben, vice president of HotSpring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota. “But due to the everyday rigors of life, finding the time to do good things for your body and mind remain elusive. Soaking in a hot tub however can be as simple as stepping out into your own backyard. A 20 minute soak is fast, fun, relaxing and good for you too. That’s why we put together a list of 3 common ailments that can be helped with daily hydrotherapy,” continued Schaben.

1 – High Blood Pressure – High blood pressure is a problem that millions of Americans battle with every day. Many of them have no idea that a soak in a hot tub can assist their medical regiment and successfully bring their blood pressure to a manageable level. The hot water in a spa causes vasodilation, which is a fancy way of saying the blood vessels loosen up and allow more blood to flow, lowering blood pressure. Those with high blood pressure should consult their doctor about the ways a personal spa can lower their blood pressure.

2 – Type 2 Diabetes – Studies have shown that some people with type 2 diabetes can benefit from soaking in a warm spa. One study found as much as a 13% drop in blood sugar from merely taking time to rest in a warm spa almost daily. It’s important for diabetics to be careful, however. They should take care that the water isn’t too hot, and leave the spa slowly in case of a sudden blood sugar drop.

3 – Arthritis – Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis afflict so many, but a hot tub can be one of the very best things for those who suffer from this condition. According to research, once inside the spa, the body feels almost weightless, so much of the pressure on joints is relieved. Even the Arthritis Foundation supports the use of hot tubs due to the decrease of muscle stiffness and pain that those who soak in spas experience. A spa helps soothe pain so those with arthritis can get back to the business of living.

“We think Healthy Aging® Month is the perfect time to convince people that soaking in a hot tub can improve their overall quality of life. That’s why we will provide free hot tub test soaks in all five of our locations during the entire month,” said Schaben. “We suggest that people wanting to check out how relaxing a hot tub can be simply call us ahead of time to schedule their free 30-minute soak.”

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://HotSpringGreen.com


About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota

HotSpring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota offers a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Iowa’s and Minnesota’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more call 651-731-9745 or go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com


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Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 22, 2011

Hot Spring Spas Minneapolis, a new and used hot tub dealer with stores in Lake Elmo and Minnetonka, MN and Clive, Carroll and Arnolds Park in Iowa is supporting Healthy Aging® Month by providing free hot tub spa test soaks in all their locations.

According to Carolyn Worthington, executive director of Healthy Aging®, it’s all about combining physical, social, mental and financial fitness. Worthington is the creator of September is Healthy Aging® Month, an annual health observance designed to focus national attention on the positive aspects of growing older. Now in its second decade, Worthington says September is Healthy Aging® Month provides inspiration and practical ideas for adults, ages 50-plus, to improve their physical, mental, social and financial well-being.

If there’s one thing most baby boomers want to do is feel better and remain active,” says Thad Schaben, vice president of HotSpring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota. “But due to the everyday rigors of life, finding the time to do good things for your body and mind remain elusive. Soaking in a hot tub however can be as simple as stepping out into your own backyard. A 20 minute soak is fast, fun, relaxing and good for you too. That’s why we put together a list of 3 common ailments that can be helped with daily hydrotherapy,” continued Schaben.

1 – High Blood Pressure – High blood pressure is a problem that millions of Americans battle with every day. Many of them have no idea that a soak in a hot tub can assist their medical regiment and successfully bring their blood pressure to a manageable level. The hot water in a spa causes vasodilation, which is a fancy way of saying the blood vessels loosen up and allow more blood to flow, lowering blood pressure. Those with high blood pressure should consult their doctor about the ways a personal spa can lower their blood pressure.

2 – Type 2 Diabetes – Studies have shown that some people with type 2 diabetes can benefit from soaking in a warm spa. One study found as much as a 13% drop in blood sugar from merely taking time to rest in a warm spa almost daily. It’s important for diabetics to be careful, however. They should take care that the water isn’t too hot, and leave the spa slowly in case of a sudden blood sugar drop.

3 – Arthritis – Arthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis afflict so many, but a hot tub can be one of the very best things for those who suffer from this condition. According to research, once inside the spa, the body feels almost weightless, so much of the pressure on joints is relieved. Even the Arthritis Foundation supports the use of hot tubs due to the decrease of muscle stiffness and pain that those who soak in spas experience. A spa helps soothe pain so those with arthritis can get back to the business of living.

“We think Healthy Aging® Month is the perfect time to convince people that soaking in a hot tub can improve their overall quality of life. That’s why we will provide free hot tub test soaks in all five of our locations during the entire month,” said Schaben. “We suggest that people wanting to check out how relaxing a hot tub can be simply call us ahead of time to schedule their free 30-minute soak.”

Consumers wanting to find the Hot Spring Spas location nearest them are encouraged to visit the company website for more information. The website address is http://HotSpringGreen.com


About Hot Spring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota

HotSpring Spas of Iowa and Minnesota offers a large selection of new and used hot tubs and saunas for sale and a variety of hot tub, sauna, repairs, parts, and accessories. We are Iowa’s and Minnesota’s premier source for Hot Spring Spas and Hot Tubs, Saunatec and Finnleo Saunas, A & B Backyard Accessories, and proudly carry the SilkBalance for Spas water treatment system. To learn more call 651-731-9745 or go to: http://www.HotSpringGreen.com


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Lucid Energy is a provider of renewable energy systems.

Portland, OR (PRWEB) October 18, 2011

Lucid Energy Inc., a renewable energy technology company and pioneer in the development of in-pipe hydropower systems for large water users, today announced that the company has signed an agreement with the Portland Development Commission (PDC) and the City of Portland, Oregon to partner on the development of a hydropower system within the city.

The partners plan to collaborate with the Portland Water Bureau on a project that will use Lucid Energy’s patented LucidPipe™ Power System, a unique, in-pipe turbine that captures energy from fast-moving water inside of gravity-fed water pipelines to produce clean, reliable, low-cost electricity. The partners also will identify innovative applications for the technology, such as providing power to eco-districts, car charging stations, desalination plants, purification systems and off-grid water agency tasks.

“We are very motivated to find ways to reduce the costs of delivering water to our customers,” said David Shaff, Portland Water Bureau administrator. “We are looking forward to working with Lucid Energy to achieve this important objective.”

In a statement issued by the PDC and the City of Portland, Mayor Sam Adams said, “This agreement with Lucid Energy is an opportunity for us to extend Portland’s position as a living laboratory for green innovation and advanced manufacturing – and commercialize new technologies in our marketplace that will lead to more jobs, more investment, and more exports of locally-developed systems.”

The agreement also calls for collaboration on a first-ever in-conduit hydropower symposium in Portland, with the prospect of drawing the participation of both local and international leaders in energy and water technology.

“We are excited to have Portland as a partner to support our mission of being a global leader in the race to deliver smart water and energy solutions around the world,” said Gregg Semler, president and CEO of Lucid Energy Inc. “Portland has a very rich ecosystem of leaders dedicated to smart energy and water infrastructure.”

Lucid Energy’s in-pipe hydropower systems are targeted at large water users such as municipal water and wastewater systems, agriculture irrigation districts and water-intensive industries such as pulp and paper plants, chemical processing, data centers, semi-conductor fabs, aluminum manufacturing and thermo-electric power plants. Because of LucidPipe’s unique lift-based, vertical axis spherical turbine, which spins as water passes it, LucidPipe can operate across a wide range of flow conditions, volumes and velocities without any significant reduction in pressure.

For more information: http://www.lucidenergy.com.

About Lucid Energy

Lucid Energy is a provider of renewable energy systems. Lucid Energy’s patented LucidPipe™ Power System enables industrial, municipal and agricultural facilities to generate clean, reliable, low-cost electricity from their gravity-fed water pipelines and effluent streams.

Lucid Energy was formed in 2007 with the mission of creating a new way for industries – particularly those that use large amounts of water and electricity – to turn the untapped energy of moving water into cost-saving, renewable energy. In 2008, Lucid formed a strategic relationship with Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: NWPX), the largest manufacturer of steel water transmission pipe in the United States. The two companies collaborated on the development of the lift-based turbine design that is the foundation for the LucidPipe in-pipe hydropower system.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

With 40 million singles dating online in the US alone, Bad Online Dates celebrates Social Media Week by extending their Bad Date Contest into a second round (Sept 26 – Oct 26, 2011.) To give singles comic relief from dating and a place to vent online, Bad Online Dates has embraced Social Media by building Facebook discussions, contests, daily blogs, the Bad Date TV web series, The Dating in Disguise Game Show, and yes, there is a Bad Date App for that available for free in iTunes. After building Bad Online Dates almost four years, CEO/Founder and social media innovator Jennifer Kelton shares these observations of the accelerated dating space, “The dating space has evolved into a ever-changing and fast-paced space, as compared to 2007 when I first launched Badonlinedates.”

During first one of the Bad Date Contest, hundreds of singles vented worst date ever stories via Twitter using #badonlinedates in the tweet. The bad date trends are crystal clear, and a sign of the times. The two biggest hot buttons in these dating rants are money and sex. When reading these entries, many might say, “What was their date thinking?” Others might say, “Wow, I didn’t realize that was important?” The challenge is that these posts only show one side of the story…..and then again, maybe if more singles read these posts, the end result would be fewer bad dates. Below are some of the replies that show a strong desire for this type of social media venting.

1 of my worst dates ever was when he claimed he forgot his wallet and I had to pay for the date. #badonlinedates
Insisted we bring her dog. dog threw up in car visit the vet n he said nuttin was wrong paid $ 180 cuz she didn’t carry cash #badonlinedates
First date and the chick says, “I can’t have sex tonight because I’m on my period.” Totally true. #Badonlinedates
1 of my worst dates – guy didn’t show up, then called me later to yell at me about choosing a restaurant instead of a bar. #badonlinedates
My date was really charming until he started propositioning other women for sex @badonlinedates #Badonlinedates
Uh, I can’t really afford a third bottle of champagne. that didn’t stop her from ordering it though. sloppy drunk, meh #badonlinedates
In her pics she look like Halle Berry but showed up lookin like Halle Watermelon yadda yadda yadda I ditched her @ Starbucks
My Worst First Date Ending was when a guy shook my hand & said “We’ll see what happens” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? #badonlinedates

What is clear from these Bad Date Contest Round One tweets is that there is extreme tension over who is paying the bill on dates. These online confessions also show there are singles who are high maintenance, and probably don’t know that it is not a good idea to bring your dog on a date. And clearly, singles are thinking out loud about sex on dates that many find awkward.

Bad Online Dates CEO/Founder Jennifer Kelton, observed, “Finding love in many ways has become more of a challenge as the space is not “taboo” any longer, leaving more people willing to log on in the search for “the one” and with more people online, it also brings more folks who may lie and show up not being the person they portrayed, that being said and as the BOD tagline goes, “It’s OK to laugh.” For a fun a timely interview about this Bad Date Contest and Social Media Week, please contact

Liz H Kelly

Sunrise Road Media

310-927-7207

About Bad Online Dates Founder/CEO Jennifer Kelton

Jennifer Kelton is an entrepreneur, author, social media innovator and dating advisor, who has been investigating the game of love for 30 years. Kelton is Founder and CEO of BadOnlineDates.com, Green Knights Entertainment, Bad Date TV, a new Internet dating game show, Dating in Disguise, and Author of Don’t Use My Sweater Like a Towel, a candid dating guide. Her work and book have been featured on CNN Living, The Washington Post, iPad News Tracker, TIME Travel, Seattle Weekly, ABC KGTV San Diego, KTVU FOX Oakland, Mashable and many other media. Fans can laugh, post bad dates and get dating advice on the Bad Online Dates: Twitter http://twitter.com/badonlinedates, Facebook Fan page http://facebook.com/badonlinedates, blogs: Blog.BadOnlineDates.com, http://www.DailyDatingAdvice.com and http://www.NerdGirlsAGoGo.com; and websites http://www.BadOnlineDates.com, http://www.BadDateTV.com and Bad Dates App http://www.badonlinedates.com/baddatesapp

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Blaine, MN (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

– Infinite Campus, Inc. ® welcomes seven districts in Wisconsin that chose Infinite Campus as their student data management solution since July 2011. Neenah and Elmbrook, the first Wisconsin customers, purchased Infinite Campus in 2004 and there has been steady and continued growth in Wisconsin since then, with a total of 57 districts now using the Infinite Campus student information system (SIS).

The newest Campus Customers include:

    The School District of Edgerton
    Fall River School District
    Green Bay Area Public School District
    School District of Holmen
    Oregon School District
    Portage Community School District
    Central High School District of Westosha

These seven districts, serving more than 32,000 students, have purchased a fully integrated, web-based system that eliminates the need for multiple third-party vendors, streamlines administrative tasks and increases parent and student communications.

Infinite Campus is a living solution that is constantly being enhanced without additional cost to customers. As a result, district-level customers continue to use the same product today as they did when they first became customers, realizing incremental product improvements while avoiding costly upgrades, fees, retraining, and confusion.

“Infinite Campus has the breadth, depth and completeness of the product that wasn’t seen in the other products we considered,” said Dan Johnson, Edgerton School District Director of Technology. “In many areas, it is obvious that the design was based on how someone would actually do the job in a logical and efficient way. Also important to me as the IT person, Infinite Campus provides a sandbox where updates can be evaluated and tested; they handle the backup process which makes it easy to select and apply new Infinite Campus updates.”

Infinite Campus is the largest American-owned SIS provider ensuring local support for Wisconsin customers through its Cooperative Education Service Agencies (CESA) relationships. CESA 5 and 7 partnered with Infinite Campus in 2006. CESA 5, located in Portage and CESA 7, located in Green Bay, supports Campus Customers within all 12 CESA districts.

“We have the ability to put our customers at ease,” said Kari Krakow, CESA 5 Software Consultant. “They always know who will be onsite to train them and who is on the help line giving them support.”

“We develop a strong working relationship that will last a very long time,” said Lois Biely, CESA 7 Software Consultant. “Knowing how our schools operate and do business is an invaluable resource when it comes to not only supporting our districts but helping them become successful.”

In today’s uncertain environment of transitions and acquisitions, Infinite Campus is unique. Charlie Kratsch has been the founder and CEO since its inception in 1996. Infinite Campus remains a privately held company, focused on customer retention by continuous innovation and customer service.

“We are excited about our continued growth in Wisconsin,” said Joe Fox, Infinite Campus Director of Sales. “The partnership of Infinite Campus and CESA 5 and 7 brings a modern student information system combined with a strong local presence to the school districts in Wisconsin. With seven new Wisconsin school districts joining the Infinite Campus family this year we will continue to work with CESA 5 and 7 to grow our Wisconsin support and provide a superior solution for the school districts of Wisconsin.”

About Infinite Campus

For more than 15 years, Infinite Campus has successfully implemented its solutions for customers of all sizes. Infinite Campus applications manage more than 5 million students in 43 states. Infinite Campus customers range from those with fewer than 100 students to more than 600,000 including school districts, regional consortia, state departments of education and the federal government. http://www.infinitecampus.com

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FARINA crafts traditional Italian pastries during Sunday brunch.

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) September 20, 2011

FARINA Focaccia & Cucina Italiana in San Francisco serves an exquisite and uniquely Ligurian Sunday brunch. From 11 am to 3 pm each Sunday, guests of the San Francisco Italian restaurant can enjoy unique egg plates and traditional Ligurian-style dishes prepared by Chef Laboa and his team. Guests who sit at the Chef’s Counter can watch the chefs craft traditional Italian pastries, pizza and pastas.

“Guests of FARINA really enjoy the Chef’s Counter, where they can watch our chefs make pasta by hand,” said Jessica Anaya, Guest Relations Manager at FARINA. “The quality of our hand-made pasta and pesto is unrivaled in the Bay Area.”

Inside the restaurant, guests of FARINA’s Sunday brunch can take pleasure in the lively jazz music selected from musicians all over the world. Or they may enjoy the hustle and bustle of the street and spectacular views of the murals that blanket the nearby Women’s Building in FARINA’s outdoor dining area.

According to Anaya, FARINA draws a different crowd each week. The Mission district location is blessed with sunlight and a slightly warmer temperature the many other areas in the city, this unique micro-climate draws sun-seekers to enjoy brunch street-side. Many of FARINA’s guests are neighbors, and so they often stop to have brunch on the way to Dolores Park. The San Francisco fine dining restaurant also hosts plenty of couples, groups of friends, and has a kid-friendly menu for children.

FARINA’s special Sunday brunch gourmet Italian menu includes:

UOVA (eggs) $ 12 – $ 14

Frittatina di finferli e fiori di zucchine

Chanterelle mushrooms and zucchini blossom frittata served with roasted potatoes and fresh brioches

Uova strapazzate con pomodorini e broccolini

Egg white scramble with broccoli di Cicco and cherry tomato

Uova con pomodoro e salsiccia

Two eggs cooked in tomato sauce served with fresh brioches and roasted potato

ANTIPASTI (hors d’oeuvres) $ 10 – $ 16

Misticanza di campo con scaglie di parmigiano

Sweet and bitter green salad with taggiasche olives, shaved parmesan cheese and balsamic vinaigrette

Tagliere di salumi e formaggi misti

Selection of Italian cured meat and cheese

PIATTI CALDI (hot plates) $ 16 – $ 18

Melanzane alla parmigiana

Traditional eggplant parmigiana layered with tomato sauce, basil and Buffalo mozzarella

Zuppetta di mais, peperoni e gamberoni

White corn and red bell pepper soup with pan seared wild Santa Barbara spot prawns

Piatto freddo con insalatina estiva

Roasted veal, cooked pink and served cold with a salad of cherry tomatoes, basil and watercress

Mandilli di seta al pesto

Handmade handkerchief pasta with Genovese basil pesto (Paolo’s pesto won the gold medal during the Pesto World Championship)

Panino della Domenica con patate arrosto

Skirt steak warm panino with arugula, Blu del Moncenisio and balsamic vinaigrette with roasted potatoes

PIZZE (pizza) $ 14 – $ 16

Pizza margherita

Pizza with fresh tomato, buffalo mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and basil

Pizza Buon giorno

Pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella Fior di latte, house cured pancetta, egg, Parmesan cheese and olive oil

Pizza diavola

Pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella fior di latte, spicy Calabria salami and reggiano cheese

GELATI E PASTICCERIA (frozen desserts and pastries) $ 4 – $ 6

Affogato al caffe con crema

Vanilla ice cream with espresso

Fagottino al cioccolato e alla crema

Handmade chocolate and pastry cream croissant

Cornetti

Handmade cornetto filled with apricot jam

Gelati della casa

House made ice creams

Biscotti della casa

Hand crusted dry biscotti

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

Bellini Estivo

Prosecco and white peach puree

Farina’s Mary

Tito’s vodka, cherry tomato, chili, basil and balsamic vinegar garnished with carrots and celery

For those who miss or want to forgo brunch, FARINA offers pizza all day on Sundays.

For reservations or more information about Sunday brunch, please call (415) 240-4824 or visit FARINA online at http://www.farina-foods.com or in person at 3560 18th Street at Valencia in San Francisco.

About FARINA

FARINA is a San Francisco Italian restaurant that specializes in traditional Northern Italian, Ligurian cuisine. Grounded in tradition, FARINA is the antithesis of faddish here-today-gone-tomorrow hip food. From the chic, yet functional design of the San Francisco Mission District restaurant to the homegrown recipes Chef Laboa learned at his grandmother’s side to the infinite well of ideas that spring from its founders—FARINA is redefining Italian dining in San Francisco.

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International Music Festival Conference

New York, NY (PRWEB) October 13, 2011

The International Music Festival Conference (IMFCON) announced the speakers for their panel session entitled, “Reflections and New Directions: Maximizing Your Ticketing Revenue” for the annual IMFCON taking place December 4-6, 2011 in Austin, Texas.

Moderating the panel will be Joan Kornblith, Music Correspondent, Voice of America and speaking will be: Sean Ahearn, Director of Development & Programming, Harmony Festival; Patrice O’Neil, Artistic Director, Wintergrass Festival; Tamara Mendelsohn, VP of Marketing, Eventbrite; and Brian Arnone, VP of Sales, Ticketfly.

The panelists will provide a comparison of ticketing and pass models addressing pros and cons along with perspectives from both vendors and festivals. Attendees will be able to hear what models are appropriate for your music festival, printing issues, day of sale issues, fraud, online sales, dealing with scalpers, and much more.

“Everyone wants to be at the cutting edge of technology, but remember for your event it is most important to effectively provide tickets and entrance without hassle at the box office or at your gate,” said Brian Arnone.

The “Reflections and New Directions: Maximizing Your Ticketing Revenue” panel will be sponsored by: Eventbrite & Ticketfly.

The 2011 IMFCON will feature top music festival industry leaders discussing the latest trends in operations & management, ticketing, sponsorship, programming, marketing & public relations, dealing with talent, agents, and managers, negotiating contracts with venues, digital technology solutions, long term planning and sustainable growth, greening your music festival, and executive management.

Sponsors and Partners for the 2011 IMFCON include: AAA Flag & Banner, Bennett Awards, Brown Paper Tickets, CineCause, Michael Arnone’s 23rd Annual Crawfish Fest, Creative Communications Sales and Rentals, CUBE, Doodson Insurance Brokerage, The Emblem Source, Eventbrite, Event Live Expo, Find Festival Jobs, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Front Gate Tickets, Greencopper Publishing, Hertz Entertainment Services, Texas Film Commission, In Ticketing, K2Imaging, Karl’s Event Rental, The MY HERO Project, National Event Services, N’Take, Open Air Cinema, Robertson Taylor, Sound Mind Events, Sonicbids, Sync Up, Tessitura Network, Texas Film Commission, Ticketfly, TourTechSupport, VolunteerLocal, Weldon, Williams, & Lick, Worldwide Ticketcraft, XOMO, Zevia, Celebrity Access, Festival Network Online, MovieMaker, and The Hollywood Reporter.

About International Music Festival Conference:

The International Music Festival Conference is the only conference addressing the issues facing the music festival industry. The IMFCON mission is to promote and strengthen the global music festival industry through education, networking, dissemination of information, and the cultivation of high standards for the industry. The IMFCON was founded in 2007 and provides the only annual conference & symposium for music festival professionals and entertainment executives to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in festivals and music. http://www.imfcon.com

For those interested in learning more about the International Music Festival Conference please contact Laurie Kirby at laurie(dot)kirby(at)michaelbass(dot)com or 626-470-6043.

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America’s most popular house plans, home plans, blueprints and floor plans.

Longwood, FL (PRWEB) September 12, 2011

Designers Direct House Plans offers one of the largest collections of online green house plans, including an exclusive collection of ENERGY STAR® approved house plans to assist homeowners and builders in building innovative, flexible and sustainable homes.

“The designers and architects of Designers Direct believe in creating innovative, energy-efficient green house plans that utilize all the latest green building techniques and products to make it easy and affordable for consumers and builders to build an authentic green home without sacrificing aesthetics,” said Christine Sears, Managing Director of Designers Direct House Plans. “We wanted to take it a step further by providing consumers with a comprehensive resource center called Green Living where they could read about the latest interior and exterior home building products, get inspiring home design ideas and tips and find the latest home product rebates and promotions.”

Articles like “Building a Green Home,” “Insulation is Key Element to Your Home’s Efficiency” and “Gorgeous, Green Bathroom Products” are key to assisting homeowners in making informed decisions about green products and building techniques so they can determine how green they want to build their new home.

Designers Direct takes the planning and designing of a green home to a whole new level by offering consumers and builders the option to add an ENERGY STAR® plan package to over 6,000 of their best-selling house plans. The ENERGY STAR® package includes all the requirements for energy-efficient features and construction details such as tight construction and duct systems, properly installed insulation, high performance windows, efficient heating and cooling equipment, ENERGY STAR® qualified products, appliances and more.

“You’ll find nearly 60 new award-winning green designs like The Evergreen Cottage, which took first place in a recent ENERGY STAR/Green house plan competition, The Greenview House Plan, a contemporary two-story, perfect for narrow lots and the Award-winning Craftsman,” Sears said. “In addition to providing the most authentic collection of green house plans online we also have thousands of best-selling house plans including our exclusive collection, 3D plans, tiny house plans and we are always adding new, innovative designs each week.”

Consumers and builders can view over 6,000 house plans from the leading architects and designers in the United States at their newly designed website, which are all available for purchase online [including a digital PDF plan package option] or by calling one of their home plan specialists.

All of the house plans featured on Designers Direct can be easily modified to meet the lifestyle, needs and budget of homeowners to create a truly customized home at a fraction of the cost. It’s easy to obtain a free modification by calling their modification department or filling out an online modification quote.

It’s easy to find a house plan by using the detailed search functionality, which allows consumers and builders to get an accurate search results by selecting options like square footage, interior requirements, kitchen needs, bed and bath options, garages, porches, exteriors, foundation, lot characteristics, architectural styles and collections and more.

Designers Direct House Plans is the ideal online resource for connecting home plan purchasers to the right products and tools to build their dream green home. Home builders can stay connected by visiting Designers Direct on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and subscribing to their free e-zine Her Dream Home and e-newsletter DreamGreen.

About Designers Direct House Plans: Designers Direct House Plans consists of America’s leading residential architects and designers offering one of the most comprehensive pre-drawn house plan collections on the web. With thousands of house plans, home plans and floor plans, superior customer service, free shipping, free design consultation and free modification estimates, there’s no better place to purchase the blueprint for your new home

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