AD HOC - PRWeb Press Release Account Feed http://www.rsspad.com/rss2a/204401.xml AD HOC - Press Releases en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Abacus GC Takes Lead On LEED-H Green Home Certification http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486338.htm Homebuilder, designer and developer Abacus GC is the first Central Oregon company to participate in the U.S. Green Building Council's new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for homes. LEED-H is the most rigorous residential green building standard in U.S. According to LEED-H certifier Earth Advantage, the Newport District Modern House Project homes are projected to save about 54% in energy consumption over standard code-built homes. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb486338.htm Rising Star Stellar Home Furnishings Taps Sun Power for Savings http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485942.htm For 21 years, Rising Star has been a pioneer in the green furniture market, and its Wellspring futon line has been cited by the Wall Street Journal for its use of fill made from recycled plastic beverage bottles and other innovative materials. The company's commitment to the environment -- and to healthier living for both customers and employees -- extends to its retail facilities and to general business operations. Rising Star recently installed a rooftop solar system that generates electricity from Central Oregon sunshine, and lighting throughout the retail store was also upgraded to high-efficiency fluorescent ballasts, tubes and compact bulbs, saving hundreds of dollars per year on utility bills and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485942.htm 30-Day Trial Available for World's Only Motorized Portable Fire Hose Rollers http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485417.htm Deschutes River Manufacturing offers tryout of The Rookie Sidekick line of portable motorized fire hose rollers. Firefighting professionals including wildland, municipal and industrial fire suppression organizations pay only the cost of shipping the equipment and may put it through the paces without any obligation to buy. These products may be purchased with funds from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2006)

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]]> http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/12/prweb485417.htm Back-To-School Feature: Ten Things College Students Don’t Want You to Know http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/08/prweb423774.htm Succeeding in college today is tougher than ever, and college drop-out rates are at an all-time high. Here is an insiders’ look at common attitudes and problems confronting many college students and a few tips on how to approach them. (PRWeb Aug 14, 2006)

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