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Integrated Science Solutions, Inc., President Cecelia McCloy named to California Department of General Services Small Business Advisory Council
Integrated Science Solutions, Inc., President Cecelia McCloy named to California Department of General Services Small Business Advisory Council
Walnut Creek, CA (PRWEB) February 24, 2013
The purpose of the Department of General Services (DGS) Small Business Advisory Council is to provide a forum for representatives of the California small business community to provide input on policies and practices that impact small business participation in the state procurement and contracting process.
“I am thrilled to be appointed to this Small Business Advisory Council and honored to be representing the National Association of Women Business Owners, California.” said Cecelia McCloy, CEO and President of ISSi.
The Council assists the DGS to develop solutions to the state’s procurement and contracting concerns, to help communicate information regarding DGS projects and programs of interest to the small business community and to provide a forum for interactive discussions.
“Assisting Woman-Owned Small Businesses in increasing their access to state business opportunities is good for California. The purpose of this committee is to recommend strategies to communicate the benefits of certification throughout the small business community and to increase the number of small business firms that are certified to do business with the state,” said Ms. McCloy. “Small businesses are innovators and solution finders and the state of California can benefit from their ideas.”
Integrated Science Solutions, Inc. (http://www.issi-net.com) is a successful, certified, woman-owned small business, providing cost-effective professional and engineering services to a variety of federal, state, and commercial clients. ISSi offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA; Richland, WA; Pensacola, FL.; and Lancaster, CA.
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Homeowners Looking for Simple Solutions to ‘Green Up’ Their Kitchens
Homeowners Looking for Simple Solutions to ‘Green Up’ Their Kitchens
PALO ALTO, CA (PRWEB) July 31, 2012
The kitchen accounts for much of a home’s energy use as it typically houses a number of big, electricity sucking appliances, making them prime targets for green upgrades. According to a recent poll conducted by Houzz, the leading website for the home remodeling industry, more than half of the respondents (52 percent) ranked upgrading to Energy Star appliances as the number one change they’d make to have a more environmentally friendly kitchen. Starting a compost bin, recycling and installing a trash station was the second most popular choice (28 percent).
Since refrigerators consume a large amount of energy, homeowners should consider the following tips from Portland, Oregon Architect and Houzz Professional, Michelle Jeresek:
Consider the amount of space the family requires to store food. Refrigerators use far less energy when the refrigerator is properly stored with food. Too much or too little space causes the refrigerator to work overtime.
Look for models without ice makers and in-door water and ice dispensers. Studies suggest that these features can each increase overall refrigerator energy consumption by 10 to 15 percent.
Consider relocating the refrigerator away from heat sources, such as ovens, which can cause them to work harder. Also, allow foods to cool before placing inside the refrigerator as the fridge will have to work less hard to cool them down.
Waste-reducer and Houzz community member Samantha Barton-Rundell has taken steps, like the 28 percent of poll respondents said they would do, to recycle, compost and create a trash station in her home.
“Taking simple environmental steps encourage my family to pitch in and help,” said Barton-Rundell. “Not to mention, recycling, creating compost bins and trash stations are inexpensive endeavors, but can make a big impact on the environment.”
Some tips:
Set up a compost pot by the kitchen sink for eggshells, banana peels and other food remains.
Research composting programs where compost waste is collected and used in community gardens.
“It’s also important for homeowners to evaluate the use of their ovens, as they are inherently inefficient,” continues Jeresk. “Only six percent of the energy from a typical oven is absorbed by the food.”
Jeresk offers the following oven and stove top efficiency tips:
Make the most out of a hot oven by using it only for large dishes or multiple pots.
Keep opening the oven door to a minimum, as every time the door is opened, the oven temperature drops 25 to 50 degrees.
For the cooktop, put lids on dishes as they cook and this will help pans keep in the heat and foods will cook faster.
“Another big energy suck is the dishwasher,” continues Jeresk. “What many homeowners don’t realize is that there are several simple and effective ways to save energy without getting dishpan hands.”
Jeresk offers the following smart dishwasher energy saving tips:
Scrape food off dishes instead of rinsing them. This simple switch can save up to 20 gallons of water.
If dirty dishes need to sit overnight, use the dishwasher’s rinse feature, which uses a fraction of the water needed to hand rinse.
Consider running the light or energy-saving wash cycles for dishes that aren’t too dirty. These cycles use less water and operate for a shorter period of time.
Opt for no-heat drying, as the drying cycle consumes a lot of energy. Simply crack the door after the wash cycle is done to let the dishes air dry.
“While major appliances are generally the energy wasting culprits in a home, there are other parts of the kitchen where you can be lighter on the environment with little effort,” said Jeresk. “Homeowners should also consider using cloth towels instead of paper towels, water filters instead of water bottles, buying in bulk, switching to nontoxic cleaners and seeking out local, organic foods.”
About Houzz
Houzz (http://www.houzz.com) is the leading online platform for home remodeling, providing inspiration, information, advice and support for homeowners and home improvement professionals through its website and mobile applications. Houzz features the largest residential design database in the world, articles written by design experts, product recommendations, a vibrant community powered by social tools, and information on more than 1.3 million remodeling and design professionals worldwide who can help turn ideas into reality. @houzz_inc
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http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2770935/list/Easy-Green–10-Small-Kitchen-Changes-to-Make-Today
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2219946/list/How-to-Choose-and-Use-Ecofriendly-Kitchen-Appliances
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Today in America TV Reviews Debt Relief Solutions in a New Series
Today in America TV Reviews Debt Relief Solutions in a New Series
Coral Springs, FL (PRWEB) May 16, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal agency, estimates that 30 million Americans have debt with collection agencies. Whether it is mortgage, credit card, student loans or any other kind of debt, getting out of debt and staying out of debt is not the most pleasant or easy task to deal with. Working with collection agencies can lead one to extreme distress. Today in America TV offers a series on the topic directed to those who need advice to become debt free. Below are seven items to remember before talking to any collector or debt relief company.
1. Know what you owe – add up each and every dime to each and every company.
2. Set an emergency fund – backup savings prevents going more into debt.
3. Repay aggressively – do a net search for a debt calculator that lets you run “what if” scenarios with different amounts and deadlines. Choose a repayment plan that allows for food, gas and medical expenses. Everyone is entitled to that no matter what their debt load is.
4. Journal what is spent– keep a spending journal every day for two weeks to find out where your money is going.
5. Imagine – Imagine what life will be like after debt is paid off. Imagine no more calls from collectors.
6. Pay with cash – Keep only one card for emergencies and use cash to buy everything. It is not as hard as it sounds.
7. Adopt a no excuses attitude – do what has to be done, with no excuses, to pare down debt, get out of and stay out of debt for good.
Terry Bradshaw, former professional football player, is the host of the engaging television program. He was the main quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers who led the team to many championship victories. His skill on the grid iron resulted in an induction into the Pro Ball Hall of Fame and two being named “Most Valuable Player” twice in his 14 years with the NFL. Bradshaw retired in 1984 and has worked in broadcasting for more than 20 years. He is now a sports analyst for a television network and a spokesperson for Nutrisystem.
Today in America with Terry Bradshaw reviews and profiles topics that are of interest to everyone. It films around the country and is edited in South Florida. It airs nationally and regionally on business oriented cable networks. For more information about the show or its host, please visit todayinamericatv.com.
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