Acworth, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/15/2013 -- Tree maintenance and removal specialist Dana Wyatt believes strongly in helping inform Atlanta area homeowners about basic tree maintenance and removal as well as the need for working with professionals in the process. Wyatt is the owner and operator of Best Price Tree Service, which specializes in tree maintenance and removal services for Atlanta’s Cobb County and Northern Atlanta suburbs.

The beauty, majesty and practicality of trees cannot be understated, but like all living things, they need both care and maintenance. Some trees will thrive for hundreds of years without any care whatsoever, while others need constant attention just to survive. Since most people are unaware of how to keep a tree healthy, Best Price Tree Service Owner Dana Wyatt continues to share his knowledge and expertise on tree care and maintenance with Atlanta property owners. “It’s always best to work with a professional to diagnose the health of any tree and decide the best course of action,” said Wyatt.

As a longstanding and trusted name, Best Price Tree Service has provided outstanding full-service tree care in Atlanta and its northern suburbs for years. Their fully insured contractors specialize in a wide variety of tree maintenance procedures ranging from trimming to cutting, removal and grinding. According to Wyatt, trees can generally be pruned throughout the year without affecting the overall health of the tree. However, he was quick to point out that trimming and removal are serious business best left to professionals. “A dead or dying tree can potentially cause a great deal of damage to property or family, and should be removed,” said Wyatt. “The removal process can be a hazardous job in the hands of an amateur, especially trees that are close to the home.”

With Best Price Tree Service, customers deal directly with Wyatt in discussing the best maintenance or removal course of action, and each customer receives a free written proposal with specifications and price. The company is fully insured with Workman’s Compensation & General Liability. “It is our personalized approach and experience with tree maintenance that has set us apart from other Atlanta tree care companies and helped us earn the trust of Atlanta communities,” said Wyatt. For more information, please visit http://www.bestpricetreeservice.us

About Best Price Tree Service
Best Price Tree Service is a full-service tree maintenance and removal service serving Atlanta’s Cobb County and most Northern Atlanta suburbs. The company specializes in all forms of tree maintenance ranging from pruning and trimming to removal and grinding with 24-Hour emergency service. The fully insured company provides an expert consultation with the Owner/ Operator and tree specialist Dana Wyatt as well as free written proposals with specifications and price.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/atlanta-best-price-tree-service-specialist-dana-wyatt-explains-tree-maintenance-and-removal-135749.htm

Published Case Study Validates Link between Prolonged Skin Contact and Breast Cancers

Teton Village, WY -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/23/2013 -- For many young women today, tucking cellphones in the bra has become a cool, hip way to have easy access to these electronic devices. Women can jog, drive, shop or sit in darkened movie theaters, quickly responding to tingly vibrations at their breast. Most women have no idea that cellphones are two-way microwave radios that should not be kept directly on the body warns Environmental Health Trust (EHT), a group promoting safer phone use especially for non-adult users and for pregnant users.

“As we broach the October reminder of breast cancer awareness, the media are packed with warnings about the disease. What’s missing from this welcomed public attention is the fact that the ways some people are using their phones today increases their risk of developing breast cancer and other diseases. A cellphone’s sporadic microwave radiation seeps directly into soft fatty tissue of the breast. That’s not a good thing,” warns EHT’s founder Dr. Devra Davis, cancer epidemiologist and veteran breast cancer researcher.

Adding credence to the group’s concerns regarding a link between cellphones and multifocal breast cancer is a new report in Case Reports in Medicine, highlighting four young women—ages from 21 to 39—with multifocal invasive breast cancer. This scientific paper raises concern of a possible association with nonionizing radiation of electromagnetic field emissions from cellphones. The research team, which included Dr. Lisa Bailey who is a former president of the American Cancer Society California and one of California&aposs top breast surgeons, Dr. Robert Nagourney of Rational Therapeutics one of California&aposs top oncologists and Dr. John West from Breastlink, uncovered a common theme from each of the four patients studied.

The team found all these patients regularly carried their smartphones directly against their breasts in their brassieres for up to 10 hours per day, for several years, and developed tumors in areas of their breasts underlying where the phones were carried. All patients had no family history of breast cancer, tested negative for BRCA1 and BRCA2, and had no other known breast cancer risks. Their breast imaging revealed clustering of multiple tumor foci in the breast directly under the area where the phone touched the body. The conclusion of the paper was that these cases raise awareness to the lack of safety data regarding prolonged direct contact with cellphones.

Tiffany Frantz, one of the young patients in the case study, told KTVU-TV that she had no idea there was any risk involved. "I put my cellphone right in my bra," said Frantz in the TV report that recently won an Emmy. However, her mother Traci Frantz immediately made the connection right after Tiffany developed breast cancer at age 21. "We never took it seriously until after she was diagnosed." Her tumors were exactly where her cellphone had been kept in her bra for about six years. No one ever told us that this was a very bad idea." said Traci Frantz. Their family has no genetic or other risk factors. Surgeons ended up removing Tiffany&aposs left breast.

According to surgeon and co-author of the report, Dr. Lisa Bailey, young women should never store their phones in their bras. “Until more data becomes available, efforts should be made to encourage cellular phone users to follow the recommendations of mobile device manufacturers and to avoid skin contact. Further research is urgently needed in this area. In our practice, we have started to incorporate frequency of cellular phone use and placement location into part of our routine patient-history documentation. Physicians should document this behavior and also inform their patients that, until sufficient safety data becomes available, prolonged skin contact with cellular devices should be avoided.”

“Our group works closely with physicians like Drs. Bailey, Nagourney and West and others, to report additional cases of breast cancer that resulted from holding cellphones in their brasseries. That Experimental studies show that cellphone radiation accelerates the growth of breast cancer cells and alters that of normal cells. It’s time to get a headset, use a speakerphone and take those phones out of your pockets and bras. “Far better to be safe now than sorry years later,” warns Dr. Davis.

EHT would like to hear from physicians and patients with similar cases of multifocal breast cancer tied with cell phone use and are encouraged to email EHT at info@ehtrust.org. For more information, visit http://www.ehtrust.org.

Abou Environmental Health Trust
Environmental Health Trust (EHT) educates individuals, health professionals and communities about controllable environmental health risks and policy changes needed to reduce those risks. A recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore and his team in 2007, EHT President and Founder, Dr. Devra Davis has authored a number of popular books, including WHEN SMOKE RAN LIKE WATER, a National Book Award Finalist, THE SECRET HISTORY OF THE WAR ON CANCER, and DISCONNECT: The Truth About Cell Phone Radiation, What The Industry Is Doing To Hide It, And How To Protect Your Family, which was awarded the Nautilus silver medal award for investigative reporting. The foundation’s website is the go-to place for clear, science-based information to prevent environmentally based disease and promote health, and will have portals for the general public, children, and health professionals. For more information or to get involved in the numerous special projects spearheaded by EHT, please visit http://www.ehtrust.org and find EHT on Facebook.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/breast-cancer/cellphones/sbwire-336258.htm

Teton Village, WY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/21/2013 -- Media Advisory from The Commonwealth Club - the nation’s premier public affairs forum
Press Conference Immediately Following Event

SPEAKERS:
Maxwell Anderson, Berkeley City Council Member
Lisa Bailey, M.D., Breast Surgeon; Former President, American Cancer Society, California
Ronald D. Balassanian, M.D., Pathologist, UCSF
Frank Clegg, Former President, Microsoft, Canada; Founder, Canadians for Safe Technology
Devra Davis, Ph.D., MPH, Visiting Scholar, Goldman School of Public Policy, Center for Environmental Policy, UC Berkeley; President, Environmental Health Trust
Susan Downs, M.D., MPH, Staff Psychiatrist, San Francisco General Hospital
Suleyman Kaplan, Ph.D, M.Sc., Chair, Dept. of Embryology, Ondokuz Mayis U., Turkey
Dariusz Leszczynski, Ph.D., D.Sc., Research Prof., Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority
Joel Moskowitz, Ph.D., Director, Center for Family and Community Health, Public Health UC Berkeley
Michael O’Hare, Ph.D., Professor, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley
Hugh Taylor, M.D., Ph.D., Chief. Obstetrics and Gynecology, Prof of Medicine, Yale
Gunnar Heuser, M.D. Ph.D. Fellow American College of Neurology
Representative, San Francisco Department of the Environment

TITLE: Skeptical about Cell Phones and Health?

DATE: Monday, Dec. 9, 2013

TIME: 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM PT, Registration begins at 11:00 A.M.

PLACE: SF Club office, 595 Market Street, 2nd Floor (BART/Muni: Montgomery St. station)

PRICE: $32 non-members, MEMBERS FREE, $10 students (with valid ID)
Lunch will be provided to the first 70 people who register

To buy tickets call 415/597-6705 or register at http://www.commonwealthclub.org

CONTACT:
Riki Rafner,
Director of Media/PR,
415-597-6712,
rrafner@commonwealthclub.org
Janet Vasquez, Public Relations,
Environmental Health Trust
212/645-5498

Media interested in attending should please RSVP by 11 am day of event and please bring business card to event.

Experts in embryology, epidemiology, neurology, breast cancer, telecommunications and exposure modeling to cell phone radiation join a roundtable on hot topics in experimental and human research to discuss current U.S. and international policy developments on cell phone radiation. These industry and technical panelists will review the latest human evidence on increased risks of cell phone radiation, including a case series report on breast cancer in women who have kept cell phones in their bras. They will also discuss newly published reports that animals exposed prenatally to cell phone radiation develop damaged brains, testes and attention deficit behaviors. They will explain why the Federal Communications Commission is seeking advice on whether to change its 18-year-old approach to cell phones and share the latest warnings from cell phone manufacturers about safer ways to use phones. They will also discuss recent French, Turkish, Finnish and Israeli government advisories on cell phones.

The program is carried out by the Commonwealth Club in association with Environmental Health Trust; Center for Family and Community Health, School of Public Health, Center for Environmental Public Policy, Goldman School of Public Policy, UC Berkeley; Honorary Consulate for Turkey of San Francisco; Ondokuz Mayis University

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/media-advisory-skeptical-about-cell-phones-and-health-390410.htm

Winter Park, FL -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/22/2013 -- Handex Consulting and Remediation, an Environmental Consulting firm, has published a series of project profiles on its official website at HCR-LLC.com.

The profiles, which are organized under their own dedicated section, highlight many of the firm’s previous assignments for both current and previous clients, which include major companies, state and local agencies, and municipalities.

Each includes a summary of the problem, a detailed description of Handex’s strategy and remediation steps, and an update on the efficacy of the solution. Selected profiles also feature images of the site and project.

A wide variety of projects have been strategically selected to reflect Handex’s comprehensive services – these include environmental assessment, dewatering, civil construction, and emergency response, among others.

The profiles were explicitly created to promote corporate transparency, educate clients on the nature of Handex’s services, and burnish its reliability as an environmental consultant. Additionally, the company regularly features such projects on its official onsite blog.

This effort stems from Handex’s explicit mission to provide environmental services that enhance profitability, safeguard employee and community health, and protect natural resources. The firm’s comprehensive offerings include underground storage take removals, project management, account management, drilling, onsite mobile treatment services, health and safety training, and more.

About Handex Consulting
Handex Consulting and Remediation is based in Winter Park, Florida and operates throughout the United States east coast. The firm has been in operation for forty years and is one of the most prominent environmental consulting companies in the industry.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/handex-consulting-publishes-detailed-project-profiles-390421.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/25/2013 -- With the holiday season in full swing, many families are gearing up to play host to Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends. This requires prepping and cleaning up to make the home look presentable when guests arrive. For the Thanksgiving holiday, Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC is pleased to announce they are now offering a cleaning special to help their valued clients focus on preparing a delicious dinner.

The special being offered totals $100 in savings. When making an appointment before December 31, 2013, clients will receive $50 off an initial deep cleaning lasting a minimum of four hours. A deep cleaning includes thoroughly going through all areas and rooms of the home, washing, scrubbing, vacuuming, and cleaning every inch of the house. A professional cleaner from Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC will conduct an initial walkthrough and then proceed to move from room to room washing any and all woodwork, including doors and doorknobs. They will make sure the windows are washed, the blinds are cleaned and in order, floors are polished to shine, and all light fixtures are cleaned as well. With the deep cleaning, the outside porch and garage will be cleaned and trash will be taken to the curb, providing the perfect setting and a fresh aroma for hosting company on Thanksgiving.

Once clients experience the cleaning process that Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC offers with their $50 savings, they will receive $10 off each of the next five maintenance cleanings. Maintenance cleanings will touch up the home and the cleaners will dust, vacuum, scrub and sanitize all rooms, while thoroughly cleaning the kitchen and bathrooms.

To hear more about the holiday special from the premier cleaning service in Bucks County, or to inquire on making an appointment for an initial deep cleaning, please call 267-202-4110 or visit their website today. To take advantage of this limited time offer, appointments must be made before December 31, 2013.

About Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC
Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC has been in the cleaning business for nearly 10 years now. Kathleen E. Minch, owner and President, has been in the business for more the 20 years. Several of their clients have been with them for many, many years. The reputation of both Kathleen and the company speak for themselves. The company consists of 12-18 people. All of their employees are trained and fully certified to ensure the safety of your home or business. They serve Bucks County, parts of New Jersey, and Montgomery County. The campaign slogan “We Clean Every Inch” is exactly the standard the company lives by. If they can reach it, they can clean it.

For more information, contact Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC at 215-949-2154 or http://www.minchcleaning.com/.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/minch-professional-cleaning-services-llc-announces-holiday-special-392632.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/27/2013 -- As the Northeast temperatures start to dip, especially in New Jersey and the Jersey Shore area, many homeowners are starting to worry about the effects unpredictable weather may have on the foundation of their home. In order to protect the home during the winter months, Rightway Waterproofing is pleased to announce they are now offering their services for winter and snow melt preparation to their valued New Jersey clients. Before the winter is in full force, it is vital to have the home inspected prior to freezing temperatures so the professionals can properly manage any buildup of water.

Cold temperatures cause the ground on the home’s property to freeze and the irrigation has trouble directing rain water and melting snow away from the home. This can be especially dangerous when the gutters are filled with ice and the melting water falls just outside the edge of the property. Water can make its way into the lower level—often the basement—of the home, and damage the integrity of the home’s foundation. Buildup of water can produce cracks in the basement floor or drywall.

When preparing for winter snow melts that seep into the home, the process employed by Rightway Waterproofing involves a sump pump that will quickly and efficiently direct water away from the home. The professional technicians, members of the Basement Health Association and Certified Waterproofing Specialists, will inspect the home and foundation to ensure the best way of keeping the property safe from water damage. They offer a lifetime warranty so homeowners will never have to worry about leaks, floods, or puddles in the basement during any snow or rain storm. Water that finds its way into the home can cause mold or mildew, which will affect the indoor air quality of the home and can cause sickness or disease.

If individuals are in dire need of repairing the foundation in the basement, Rightway Waterproofing offers their clients emergency services and pump outs 24 hours per day, seven days a week. To hear more about the services of Rightway Waterproofing, or to schedule a free home inspection before the weather becomes unbearable and the home’s foundation is compromised, please call the professional basement waterproofing service at 866-741-6190 or visit their website today.

About Rightway Waterproofing
For over two decades, Rightway Waterproofing has been eradicating basement moisture, black mold and mildew in New Jersey. Their goal is to provide the best basement waterproofing, basement finishing and mold remediation services to each and every customer they come in contact with.

For more information please visit http://www.rightwaywaterproofing.com/.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/rightway-waterproofing-now-offering-their-services-for-winter-basement-waterproofing-in-new-jersey-394332.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/05/2013 -- As the winter weather has arrived and parts of the country are beginning to get hit with monstrous snow storms, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. is pleased to announce they are now hiring snow plow and truck drivers in preparation for this winter season. The company offers premier snow and ice management services to commercial clients in Philadelphia. When their service is completed, store owners and commercial properties will be able to open for business and have their parking lots and entry ramps accessible for customers.

For DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. to maintain their reputation, drivers are expected to perform a variety of services when called upon to remove snow. In addition to plowing, they are required to shovel hard to reach plow areas and deice the parking lot or strip mall as well. Deicing involves the process of laying down rock salts and making sure the surface is dry to the point where injuries won’t occur due to slipping and falling.

The company is looking to expand their operations throughout the neighborhoods of Philadelphia as it will provide for a quicker and more satisfying service for their clients when they have drivers scattered about the city. With highly skilled and dedicated employees already plowing snow and removing ice, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. is looking for drivers who strive for customer satisfaction by being highly motivated and efficient throughout the snow removal process.

Those interested in servicing commercial businesses and industries, providing a safe and ice free area for the client’s employees and customers, are encouraged to fill out the online form on their website. If commercial business are interested in hiring an elite snow removal and snow plow service this winter season, please call 215-387-1247 or visit their website for more information today.

About DMC Property Maintenance, Inc.
As a provider of snow and ice management, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. offers services for commercial clients. Seasoned with over 16 years in business serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas. DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. offers budget-friendly and completely customizable service packages at fixed, flat rate pricing. Because of its many years of service, and long history of complete client satisfaction, the company has become the preferred provider for many of the nation’s largest retailers. As an exterior services resource, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. provides a full suite of services for all your snow removal needs. The office is located at 7116 State Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19135.

For more information on the services DMC provides, please visit http://www.dmcpm.com.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/dmc-property-maintenance-inc-now-hiring-drivers-in-preparation-for-the-winter-season-402891.htm

Tucson, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/06/2013 -- Light pollution is a serious environmental problem. It wastes billions of dollars each year, harms wildlife and jeopardizes human health. Thanks to recent coverage by national media outlets, this important message is reaching more people than ever before.

Last weekend, “CBS This Morning Saturday” interviewed Bob Parks, executive director of the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), for its segment “How Bad is Light Pollution?” The five-minute interview provides a quick and concise overview on light pollution and solutions to the problem.

Those wanting an in-depth discussion on light pollution can read the nine-page feature article “Where Did All the Stars Go? How Light Pollution Is Stealing the Night” in the December issue of Men’s Journal. The article provides detailed information on the IDA, light pollution’s negative effects, and indoor and outdoor lighting solutions. Informative graphics and stunning photographs complement the interesting read.

“On the occasion of IDA’s twenty fifth anniversary, it is gratifying to see national media paying serious attention to light pollution and its negative effects on human health and the environment,” said IDA Executive Director Bob Parks, “Hopefully, this national media coverage will inspire more discussions about these issues and how communities can make smarter choices for their lighting.”

Watch “How Bad Is Light Pollution?” on CBS This Morning Saturday:
http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/how-bad-is-light-pollution/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSyovTM9qkg&feature=youtube_gdata

Read “Where Did All the Stars Go?” in Men’s Journal, available for purchase in newsstands and online:
http://www.mensjournal.com/
Read and excerpt of “Where Did All the Stars Go?” on the IDA website: darksky.org

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/public-awareness-of-light-pollution-increases-due-to-national-media-coverage-403269.htm

Tucson, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/10/2013 -- The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced today it has designated two new International Dark Sky Places in the United Kingdom (UK), including one representing the largest land area of protected night skies in all of Europe. This brings to six the total number of IDA International Dark Sky Places in the UK, second only to the United States.

IDA is proud to recognize Northumberland International Dark Sky Park and Isle of Coll International Dark Sky Community for their exceptional efforts in helping preserve and promote dark night skies over Britain.

“The naming of two new Dark Sky Places in the UK really takes dark skies in Europe to the next level,” IDA Executive Director Bob Parks said. “We’re seeing the issue approaching critical mass and placing dark skies along the frontline of conservation issues in Britain. We hope that message extends further to continental Europe and beyond.”

Northumberland International Dark Sky Park
A UK National Park and adjacent forestry plantation encompassing nearly 580 square miles (1500 km2) of public lands in northern England, Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park are the first IDA-recognized International Dark Sky Park consisting of two in-dependent parkland units.

Once at the frontier of Roman Britain where Hadrian’s Wall repelled Pictish invaders, Northumberland International Dark Sky Park now serves as a bulwark against the incursion of harmful light pollution into one of the darkest locations in England.

With today’s IDA announcement, National Parks UK and Forestry Commission England adds dark skies to their portfolio of protected natural resources including the largest manmade woodland and reservoir in northern Europe. Kielder Forest provides Britain with 200 million board feet (475,000 m3) of timber annually.

The dark night sky attracts an increasing number of visitors to the region. Kielder Observatory, the UK’s largest and most active public observatory, widely promotes local astronomy events and activities. “Dark skies and astronomy have become a passion in the area,” according to Heidi Mottram, Chair of the Kielder Water and Forest Park Development Trust and Chief Executive of Northumbrian Water.

As both Northumberland National Park and Kielder Water & Forest Park began to vie independently for IDA recognition, it quickly became evident that two heads were better than one. “It made perfect sense to work together to protect one of our greatest assets and make it available to more people,” Mottram said.

Park officials hope that protecting dark skies through the promotion of responsible outdoor light-ing will increase the allure of Northumberland as a tourism destination.

“Becoming a Dark Sky Park will reinforce the status of Northumberland as an unspoiled destination offering a true sense of tranquility and wildness – a tonic in this day and age,” said Tony Gates, Chief Executive of Northumberland National Park.

Isle of Coll International Dark Sky Community
A sparse population and geographic isolation make the night skies over the Isle of Coll among the darkest in Scotland. The island adopted a quality outdoor lighting management plan to ensure Coll remains dark for many future generations of residents and visitors.

Coll lies about six miles (10 km) west of coastal Argyll and hosts just over 200 residents. It at-tracts dozens of bird species according to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, which owns an extensive reserve at the west end of the island and hosts one of Coll’s recognized night sky viewing sites on its land. Nature tourism in part draws thousands of visitors to the island each year.

“Achieving dark skies status will be great for the island in many ways,” Julie Oliphant, hotelier at the Coll Hotel, explained. “Not only will it ensure that any future development on the island is done in a way that protects Coll’s natural and unspoiled beauty, but it will also help promote winter tourism.”

Fred Hall of the Argyll and Bute Council echoed the sentiment. “The Isle of Coll is a unique is-land in many ways, not least of which is its beautiful countryside and sea views but also the lack of light pollution,” he said. “I can think of no better island in the inner Hebrides to gain the Dark Skies accolade.”

Northumberland International Dark Sky Park is IDA’s thirteenth while the Isle of Coll becomes the world’s fifth International Dark Sky Community. They join four existing International Dark Sky Places in Britain: Galloway Forest Park in Scotland, Isle of Sark in the Channel Islands, Exmoor National Park in England, and Brecon Beacons in Wales.

About the IDA Dark Sky Places Program
IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. Designations are based on stringent outdoor lighting standards and innovative community outreach. Since the program began, five communities, thirteen parks and five reserves have received International Dark Sky designations. For more information about the International Dark Sky Places Program, visit: http://darksky.org/night-sky-conservation/dark-sky-places.

About IDA
The International Dark Sky Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of the nighttime environment and dark night skies by educating the public on the subject of night sky conservation and by promoting environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. More information about IDA and its activities may be found at http://www.darksky.org.

Left: Stargazing at Cawfields, Northumberland National Park (Credit: visitnorthumberland.com)
http://northumberland-photos.co.uk/Dark-Skies/Cawfields-Hi-Res

Right: Night sky over the Isle of Coll (Credit: Olvin Smith)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/73jh9t9i1g1a5g9/sky%20%2B%20moon%20fisheye.jpg

“Northumberland National Park By Night” (YouTube video; length: 4m32s)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=kkPYmBvBa3g

Media Inquiries
International Dark-Sky Association
- Dr. John Barentine (Dark Sky Places Program Manager) john@darksky.org, +1 520 293 3198
Northumberland and Kielder Forest
- Alex MacLennan (Recreation & Public Affairs Manager, North England Forest District) Alex.MacLennan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk, +44 (0)1434 221004
- Elisabeth Rowark (Chair, Dark Skies Working Group, Kielder Water & Forest Park Development Trust) Elisabeth.ROWARK@visitkielder.co.uk, +44 (0)1661 855536
- Duncan Wise (Visitor Development Officer, Northumberland National Park) dun-can.wise@nnpa.org.uk, +44 (0)1434 605555
Isle of Coll
- Tony Oliver (Coll application author) tony@colldigital.co.uk, +44 1879 230275
- Julie Oliphant (Hotelier, The Coll Hotel) info@collhotel.co.uk, +44 1879 230334

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/international-dark-sky/night-skies/sbwire-406886.htm

Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/11/2013 -- Do to the success of the company’s holiday promotion, Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC is pleased to announce they are extending them until after the holiday season. The holiday promotion being offered to customers total $100 in savings, making Minch the most affordable cleaning service during the holiday season. Customers, who schedule an appointment with Minch Professional Cleaning Service, LLC before January 31st, 2014, will receive $50 off deep clean service (minimum of 4 hours).

Customers who choose the deep cleaning service can expect Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC will have al areas of their home thoroughly cleaned. This includes washing, vacuuming and scrubbing every inch of the home in an efficient manner. The Minch cleaners who show up to the customer’s home do not leave until every last inch is cleaned. During every job, a team leader from Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC conducts an initial walkthrough. From there, he or she will wash doors, doorknobs and all woodwork of the house. When that is finished, the professional cleaner will proceed to wash all windows, clean the blinds, polish the floors and clean all light fixtures. During the deep cleaning, the outside porch and garage will be cleaned thoroughly and all trash will be taken to the curb. This includes everything left over from taking down the decorations after a joyous holiday family gathering. Families will be left with a perfect setting to bring in 2014.

After enjoying a positive deep cleaning experience with Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC, customers will receive $10 off each of their next five maintenance home cleanings. During the maintenance cleaning, Minch cleaners will dust, vacuum and sanitize all rooms including the kitchen and bathroom.

Residents of PA and NJ can learn more about the holiday special offered by the leading Bucks County cleaning service by calling 267-202-4110 or by visiting the website.

About Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC
Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC has been in the cleaning business for nearly 10 years now. Kathleen E. Minch, owner and President, has been in the business for more the 20 years. Several of their clients have been with them for many, many years. The reputation of both Kathleen and the company speak for themselves. The company consists of 12-18 people. All of their employees are trained and fully certified to ensure the safety of your home or business. They serve Bucks County, parts of New Jersey, and Montgomery County. The campaign slogan “We Clean Every Inch” is exactly the standard the company lives by. If they can reach it, they can clean it.

For more information, contact Minch Professional Cleaning Services, LLC at 215-949-2154 or http://www.minchcleaning.com/.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.sbwire.com/press-releases/minch-professional-cleaning-services-llc-extends-holiday-special-407747.htm

London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/16/2013 -- The UK’s premier carbon offset provider CarbonClix has had an exciting launch in the United States of America this week.

CarbonClix enables individuals to help save the environment by offsetting their carbon footprint.

“We are delighted to launch our popular website to the environmentally conscious US market.” Co-founder Charlotte Carlsen Abraham explains. “Our goal is to help this great nation keep tomorrow clean for the next generation.”

She goes on “Nowadays in our hyper-connected consumer society we are so much more aware of the pressure being placed on planet earth. Most Americans are now choosing to make informed choices with environmental consequences in mind. Our community based website provides advice and tools to help millions of Americans save the planet.”

The CarbonClix website relies on a simple interface which allows users to quickly calculate, reduce and offset. This first step lets Americans understand the impact of their actions on the environment by calculating activities, which create greenhouse gas emissions. The reduction section highlights guaranteed techniques for reducing your carbon footprint, as well as saving money at the same time. Offsetting enables individuals to browse a range of carefully selected projects which will help to neutralize an individual’s carbon footprint.

We urge you to get started, join the community and understand how you can help save the environment by visiting the carbon footprint calculator.

About CarbonClix
CarbonClix, owned by Tramp Carbon, specialises in providing members with the opportunity to calculate their carbon emissions using the popular carbon footprint calculator. The environmentally conscious member community also receive advice on how to reduce their individual carbon footprints and save money at the same time. Many emissions however, cannot be eliminated or reduced and this is where members can choose to offset the rest through carefully selected projects.

CarbonClix
68 Lombard Street, London
EC3V 9LJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: 1 855 642 1614
customerservice@carbonclix.com
http://www.carbonclix.com/

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The International Dark-Sky Association welcomes the Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve as a new member of the IDA International Dark Sky Places program

Tucson, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/19/2013 -- The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) announced today the designation of the first International Dark Sky Place in France. In naming the Pic du Midi International Dark Sky Reserve (IDSR), IDA is pleased to recognize the immense local efforts to preserve and protect the exceptionally dark night skies over the Pyrénées Mountains.

“In creating the Reserve, the Pic du Midi team has not only protected a vanishing resource, they have made it better than it was,” said IDA Executive Director Bob Parks. “We commend and celebrate their exceptional efforts.”

The new Dark Sky Reserve will be known in France as Réserve Internationale de Ciel Étoilé du Pic du Midi. It is located in a region that currently draws 1.5 million visitors per year. Consisting of 1,202 square miles (3,112 km2) of public and private lands, it encompasses a UNESCO World Heritage Site (Pyrénées-Mont Perdu) and a French national park (Pyrénées National Park). It is the second-largest International Dark Sky Reserve in the world after Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve in New Zealand.

Pic du Midi Observatory

The efforts leading to today’s designation began in the 1990s when Europe nearly lost one its premiere astronomical research facilities, the Pic du Midi Observatory. As government budget cuts threatened permanent closure, Observatory supporters secured its renaissance through a “beautiful alliance between science and tourism,” according to Daniel Soucaze des Soucaze, Executive Director of Pic du Midi.

He said the International Dark Sky Reserve designation represents an “important milestone” in the history of the Observatory, and believes IDA’s recognition coupled with the dedicated support of local communities greatly enhances the Observatory’s long-term prospects.

Achieving this designation “is of utmost importance for the future of astronomy, both professional and amateur,” said Hubert Reeves, Québécois astrophysicist and Director of Research at the French National Centre for Scientific Research.

Energy Savings, Tourism, and Research

The motivations driving the four-year effort culminating in today’s announcement expanded well beyond aesthetic and scientific considerations. According to French Senator François Fortassin, the “first aim” of the project was to minimize light pollution around Pic du Midi Observatory, but it soon became apparent there was much more to be gained.

As part of the efforts to achieve IDA recognition, a total of 251 communities adopted a comprehensive outdoor lighting management plan (LMP) that included retrofits and replacements of existing lighting fixtures, and the use of new lighting technologies. By 2013, early results showed the LMP could effectively reduce light pollution in the region by 85 percent and energy usage by 38 percent, all while maintaining safe lighting levels for residents and visitors.

The new lighting plan continues to provide “significant energy savings and offer economic development opportunities in the Hautes-Pyrénées area,” said Christian Poncet, Regional Representative of the French power company Électricité de France.

The region is capitalizing on the IDA designation as a means of furthering research into land use policy and practices, tourism business models, and resources sustainability at the nearby University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour. A team has been designated by the University to manage the Pic du Midi IDSR project and to install and maintain scientific instruments in the Pic du Midi region to monitor the quality of the night sky in the future.

Officials at Pic du Midi have even grander aspirations for preserving dark skies in the Pyrénées. In coming years, they plan to work with their Spanish counterparts to expand the protected territory into Spain, making for the first IDA Dark Sky Reserve spanning two nations.

About the IDA Dark Sky Places Program
IDA established the International Dark Sky Places conservation program in 2001 to recognize excellent stewardship of the night sky. Designations are based on stringent outdoor lighting standards and innovative community outreach. Since the program began, five communities, thirteen parks and five reserves have received International Dark Sky designations. For more information about the International Dark Sky Places Program, visit http://darksky.org/night-sky-conservation/34-ida/about-ida/142-idsplaces.

About IDA
The International Dark-Sky Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Tucson, Arizona, advocates for the protection of the nighttime environment and dark night skies by educating the policymakers and the public on the subject of night sky conservation and promoting environmentally responsible outdoor lighting. More information about IDA and its mission may be found at http://www.darksky.org

URLs to High-Resolution Images and Video
- Photo: Star trails over Pic du Midi Observatory (Credit: Paul Compère / Pic du Midi): http://bit.ly/1keApxq
- Photo: Photographing the Milky Way near the village of Aulon, France (Credit: Nicolas Bourgeois / Pic du Midi): http://bit.ly/1keBu8k
-Graphic: Pic du Midi RICE Logo (French): http://bit.ly/1keC0TS
- Video: Timelapse at the Pic du Midi Observatory (Credit: Romain Montaigut, http://www.romain-montaigut.fr): http://vimeo.com/76724488

Media Inquiries
International Dark-Sky Association
- Dr. John Barentine (Dark Sky Places Program Manager) john@darksky.org +1 520 293 3198
- Mr Friedel Pas (IDA European Liaison Officer) europe@darksky.org +32 474 50 17 95

Pic du Midi
- Ms. Laurence de Boerio (Press officer for Pic du Midi) rp@deboerio.net

University of Pau and Pays de l’Adour
- Ms. Véronique Duchange (Press officer and communication manager for Pau University) veronique.duchange@univ-pau.fr

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Tullytown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/23/2013 -- Professional Tank & Environmental is pleased to announce that they are now offering winter specials for all tank removals. The East Coast has had a mild winter and since the ground isn’t frozen yet, it’s still possible to take advantage of in ground tank removal services.

Removing an old oil tank takes a team of professionals that have the proper tools and equipment that are trained to adhere to the environmental guidelines. Removing an underground tank will also require soil remediation to ensure that the surrounding soil has not been affected. Soil that has been contaminated needs to be cleaned and go through the remediation process as set forth by the Department of Environmental Protection. If not cleaned properly, the contaminates will leak into the local streams and water sources. This can be very dangerous to not only the local residents, but also the surrounding wildlife. Before the ground freezes for the winter, Professional Tank & Environmental is running a special to remove all underground oil tanks. Whether they need to be replaced with a new tank, or an abandoned tank needs to be removed, Professional Tank & Environmental will quickly and efficiently remove and replace the entire unit.

Professional Tank & Environmental services Bucks County, Montgomery County, Chester County, Philadelphia County, Delaware County, and Lehigh County. They are centrally located in Tullytown, Pa making it easy to provide services for the surrounding counties. Call today to take advantage of their winter specials. They are also experts in cleaning tanks from sludge and filling with clean fuel making it run more efficiently and burning cleaner. This will make it better for the environment and for the residents of the home. This special will last through the middle of January, so call today to set up an appointment.

About Professional Tank & Environmental
Professional Tank & Environmental has been providing oil heating for over 30 years to both residential and commercial property owners. As a family owned business they have the experience of working with real estate agencies, insurance companies and other local heating supply businesses. The staff at Professional Tank does not sub-contract any of their work, allowing property owners to trust who it is they are working with. The professionals and family at Professional Tank & Environmental strive to provide the very best installation, tank removal and oil heating services. To learn more visit http://www.professionaltank.com.

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Award reflects company’s consistently high level of customer service

Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/27/2013 -- Ultra Safe Pest & Wildlife Management has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. This marks the Company’s fourth straight year of winning the award.

We asked Ultra Safe president Victor Palermo what achieving this award means to him; “We are very proud to have received the 2013 Super Service Award in the categories of Pest Control/Exterminating as well as Animal Removal. This achievement could not have been accomplished without the hard work and dedication of our award-winning staff. They are the people who make this possible.” Palermo also credited the customers who took the time to write a review. “It means a lot to us that people took the time out of their busy schedules to leave us a review. We can’t thank them enough.”

“Only about 5 percent of the companies that Ultra Safe competes with in the Boston area are able to earn our Super Service Award,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “It’s a mark of consistently great customer service.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2013 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, which include an “A” rating in overall grade, recent grade, and review period grade; the company must be in good standing with Angie’s List, have a fully complete profile, pass a background check and abide by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2013 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

Angie&aposs List helps consumers have happy transactions with local service professionals in more than 720 categories of service, ranging from home improvement to professional services. More than 2 million paid households use Angie&aposs List to gain access to local ratings, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List Magazine and the Angie&aposs List complaint resolution service.

Call today for a free estimate 866-472-5800 visit http://www.ultrasafepest.com

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FMA Summits (www.fmasummits.com) concluded their 18th energy Summit in San Antonio, TX December 2nd – 4th.

Montreal, QC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/27/2013 -- FMA concluded the 2013 Summits roster with the Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Summit #18 (PEE18) December 2nd – 4th in San Antonio, TX. This marks our 20th Summit in FMA’s 7 years of operation – an exciting milestone for the company!

PEE18 brought together 25 Partner companies offering various energy efficient solutions, with 120 heads of facilities, energy management and engineering directors representing commercial, industrial, retail, healthcare and educational organizations. Over 330 pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings were set between delegates that selected to meet with Partners whose solutions sparked interest or fulfilled the direction of specific projects and initiatives.

Covanta 4Recovery and Kaeser Compressors returned for the 11th time. AERCO International and Armstrong Fluid Technology both attended their 2nd Summit. All 4 companies are scheduled to attend multiple FMA Summits in the 2014 lineup.

Delegates and Partners universally praised the event. “This was my first FMA Summit- what a great experience! I attended as a Supply Chain Manager for my new position in the company, together with key company engineers. We met after the day’s presentations and started to develop a plan to initiate a company Sustainability Program” said one of our delegates. “We hope to announce programs we will ‘spin’ off this Summit within the next year. Great job!”

Keynote speaker Brian Skrobarcek, Corporate Director of Environmental Affairs at StandardAero added: “The FMA Energy and Sustainability Summit provides valuable insight into where leaders in various industries are finding success in systems and processes that drive overall efficiencies and organizational sustainment.”

From the perspective of our Partners- John Brody, National Sales Manager for AERCO International commented that the Summit format was, “…very effective for building relationships with the high level decision makers at major customers.” He continued by saying. “… [It was] also a great opportunity to learn about emerging technologies that affect the overall marketplace. The FMA Summit is a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with many key customers in a neutral atmosphere that is very conducive to building relationships.”

The 2014 FMA Summits promise to be some of our best ever starting May 28th-30th in Chicago, IL with a prestigious panel of speakers including ‘Energy Manager of the Year’ Thomas Mort, Global Energy Director at Archer Daniels Midland; Paul Campbell, Director of Facilities at Sears; Elisabeth Comere, Director Environment & Governmental Affairs for Tetra Pak Inc. Additional speakers include Sustainability Champions from Aurora Healthcare, General Motors and ExxonMobil.

For more information, video testimonials or if you wish to speak at, attend or partner with us for any of our upcoming Summits, please visit our website: www.fmasummits.com or contact: Andrea Neufeld at andrean@fmasummits.com

About FMA
Our Progressive Energy, Environment and Sustainability Summit engages owners, managers and operators of commercial, industrial, and retail facilities across North America. They work with FMA to learn how to better achieve and surpass their strategic goals of energy efficiency, usage, cost & environmental footprint reduction within their facilities. FMA Summits provides the platform for sharing best practices through rich dialogue, thought leader presentations and establishing relationships between decision-makers with needs and industry leading solution providers.

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An Ann Arbor Michigan Buyer Agent With Green Certification Has Started Using His Sun Powered Plug In Hybrid Car to Tour Homes With Local Real Estate Buyers.

Ann Arbor, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/30/2013 -- The Home Buyer’s Agent of Ann Arbor is now offering a new service for local home buyers. Broker Jonathan Boyd is showing clients homes for sale with his Solar Powered Ford Fusion Titanium.

Boyd, one of a few Green Certified real estate agents in the Ann Arbor area, charges his car during the evenings with energy generated by his home&aposs 10,000 Watt solar array during the day. He reports that the first 19 miles he drives each day he is propelled with the sun&aposs stored electric energy. When he travels beyond the range of the charge the vehicle&aposs gas engine takes over.

When discussing the choice of vehicle Boyd said "Most of my daily driving is short range and right in town. That makes this car a perfect match for my use.”

In speaking about Boyd&aposs Green Certification and interest in technology, his wife Pam Boyd said “As far back as elementary school he was fascinated with solar cells and other electronic devices, and as a young adult before he was a buyer&aposs real estate broker, Jon was an electrical engineer for 10 years. He even worked in power conversion so he is familiar with the technology and enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest advances in that field”

In 2010, Boyd oversaw the installation of a 10,000 watt grid tied solar roof on his family home. To date, it has supplied this home with more than enough electricity to function efficiently, so when Ford Motor Company debuted their plug-in hybrid cars earlier this year, it was an obvious choice for Boyd.

About The Home Buyer&aposs Agent of Ann Arbor
The Home Buyer’s Agent of Ann Arbor, Inc. is the oldest Exclusive Buyer’s Agency in the state of Michigan and has helped hundreds of home buyers save millions of dollars on their home purchases. Since Exclusive Buyer Agents only represent home buyers and never sellers, these companies avoid the conflicts of interest of traditional real estate companies and offer home buyers 100% loyalty. The firm also meets the stringent membership requirements of The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA.org). The standard setting organization for buyer agency.

Press Release Source: AB Newswire

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The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are on a mission to make certain every diagnosed victim of mesothelioma really does get instant access to the nation's leading mesothelioma compensation attorneys, because choosing the right one will have a direct impact on compensation; inversely, choosing incorrectly could cost a diagnosed victim or their family hundreds of thousands, up to millions of dollars." For more information please contact the Mesothelioma Compensation Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit them at http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com.

Washington, DC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/03/2014 -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We are the most passionate group financial compensation for diagnosed victims of mesothelioma. We also believe that every single mesothelioma victim should have instant access to the nation&aposs top mesothelioma compensation attorneys, because the incredibly skilled legal experts we suggest consistently get the best mesothelioma compensation settlement results for their clients. There is no second chance at mesothelioma compensation. More specifically there isn&apost a second chance to rehire a more experienced attorney after having hired a unqualified lawyer, once the mesothelioma compensation claim&aposs process has begun."

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is urging diagnosed victims to compare the qualifications of the extremely skilled mesothelioma attorneys they suggest to anyone advertising on cable TV or on the Internet. They guarantee you won&apost find any more experienced mesothelioma attorney anywhere. Diagnosed victims of mesothelioma and their family members are urged to contact the Mesothelioma Compensation Center anytime at 866-714-6466 for what really is an unsurpassed free service. http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center Lists The Top Three Mesothelioma Compensation Mistakes A Diagnosed Victim And Their Family Can Make:

- Filling out a mesothelioma compensation claim form on the Internet. This is the biggest mistake you can make because of the potential of accidentally giving out personal information on the Internet.

- Hiring a local personal injury attorney with limited experience with mesothelioma compensation claims. It may sound more convenient to hire a local attorney, but in the long run could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars, or millions of dollars.

- Another irreversible mistake is the victim, or their family members not doing anything about compensation. The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, "We get heartbreaking calls each week from families where the victim has died, and the statutes of limitations have run out for filing a mesothelioma financial compensation claim. Please do not let this happen to your family. As we would like to explain with one call to 866-714-6466, the incredibly skilled mesothelioma attorneys we suggest consistently earn compensation settlements of hundreds of thousands, or millions of dollars, for their clients." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com

Information About Mesothelioma From The Mesothelioma Compensation Center For Diagnosed Victims And Their Families

High risk-groups for exposure to asbestos include: the US Navy, shipyard workers, oil refinery workers, manufacturing workers, plumbers, electricians, auto mechanics, machinists, or construction workers. Typically the exposure to asbestos occurred in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, or 1980s.

According the CDC, the following is accurate: US Navy Veterans account for about one-third of all diagnosed victims of mesothelioma each year. The average age for a diagnosed victim of mesothelioma is 72 years old. Each year between 2,500 and 3,000 US citizens will be diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is 100% attributable to exposure to asbestos

The states with the highest incidence of mesothelioma include: Pennsylvania, Maine, New Jersey, West Virginia, Florida, Wyoming, and Washington. However, based on the calls the Mesothelioma Victims Center receives diagnosed victims could be in any state including: California, New York, Texas, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii, or Alaska. http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com

The Mesothelioma Compensation Center says, “If you call us at 866-714-6466, we will see to it that you have on the spot access to the nation’s most skilled mesothelioma attorneys, because these incredibly skilled legal experts consistently get the best financial compensation results for their clients." http://MesotheliomaCompensationCenter.Com

For more information about a rare form of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos called mesothelioma, please visit the US Centers For Disease Control&aposs web site: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5815a3.htm

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Mission Viejo, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/08/2014 -- Described by National Geographic as the “most biologically intense place on Earth,” there is an urgent need to protect the rich marine biodiversity of the Osa Peninsuladue to rampant commercial fishing that is rapidly killing off dolphins, whales, sea turtles and entire marine ecosystems. The MPA for OSA group (Marine Protected Area for OSA Peninsula) has started a campaign to have the area declared a marine protected area (MPA)to curb the commercial fishing that is destroyingthe area’s diverse marine life.

Marine biologists have been fascinated by the Osa Peninsula for years and agree that this is one of the most biologically diverse ocean ecosystems in the world. However, this marine wonderland has not been immune to commercial fishing, a practice that is fast wiping out the over twenty-five species of dolphins and whales, alongside four of the world’s eight species of sea turtles. MPA for OSA is working tirelessly to ensure these beautiful creatures don’t lose their natural habitat as it is urgent that action is taken immediately before it is too late.

“The changes I have seen in my sixteen years in this area are frightening. We used to see super mega pods of Spinner Dolphins (Costa Rica has its own sub-species of Spinner Dolphin, the Costa Rica Spinner Dolphin). We used to have to slow the boat down because there were so many sea turtles floating on the water. Not anymore, and if something isn’t done immediately, there will be nothing left for even the commercial fishermen who are exploiting and destroying the area,” said Sierra Goodman, coordinator for MPA for OSA campaign.

Costa Rican fishermen have also been witness to the drastic changes that have occurred over the years, and are afraid that a lack of action will result in a total collapse of the eco system. As local sportfisherman Fred Maschmeier said, “Twenty years ago there were Dolphins as far as the eye could see, and tuna everywhere. Today, these monster factory ships have made Costa Rica’s ocean into an almost barren sea. There are very few tuna with the dolphins. [We are] scared as hell.”

MPA for OSA has also created a petition on Avaaz to solicit the Costa Rican government to fast track the creation of the marine protected area. The group is also calling for an immediate moratorium on commercial fishing while details are worked out. The immediate moratorium would put an end to commercial fishing on the Osa Peninsula and allow parties privy to the matter to work out details after the ecosystem is protected.

In addition to the call for immediate cease of commercial fishing is a crowd funding campaign aimed at sourcing funds to continue the necessary research and also get local communities and the government to work together. Interested individuals and organizations are being asked to sign a petition to show their support for MPA for OSA’s campaign, and donate to the crowd fund.

The website has all the necessary information for individuals to get informed on the issues and the online petition can be signed here. The group has also established a presence on Google+, Facebook, and Twitter. Videos of their efforts can be viewed on YouTube, and any donations made to the fund site.

MPA for OSA stresses that this very urgent campaign needs the support of individuals who care about marine life and don’t want to see one of the most beautiful marine-life ecosystems destroyed by commercial fishing activities.

CONTACT:

Sierra Goodman/MPA for OSA
info@mpaforosa.com
(619) 866-4404 in US and (011 506) 8818 9784 in Costa Rica
http://www.mpaforosa.com

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Tullytown, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/09/2014 -- While in the midst of a polar vortex throughout the Northeast, many businesses are relying on the heating system in their offices to provide warmth and comfort. If depending on an oil heater to heat the property, companies could see that the system is using a plethora of oil to maintain a comfortable temperature. Keeping their clients’ needs in mind, Professional Tank & Environmental is pleased to announce they will now be offering their services for oil tank removal in Chester County this winter season. The crew of professionals will replace and remove both underground and above ground oil tanks.

There are many signs where property managers can tell if their oil tanks aren’t performing properly. With the amount of snow the Chester County area has experienced this season, the vent pipe can become restricted with snow or ice buildup. The simple risk of snow falling on an oil tank is enough to cause concern, especially if the unit is on its last legs. Typically, tanks last around 20 years. In these freezing temperatures, the fuel gauge can become frozen and restrict the flow of oil from the tank. When utilizing the experience and professionalism of Professional Tank & Environmental, customers can trust the removal and replacement of their oil tank will have steady legs and operate at a high level for years.

With their services for oil tank replacement in Chester County, Professional Tank & Environmental carries all varieties of oil tanks, replacing the unit in an effort to maximize the performance of their systems. The replacement ensures customers won’t have to be concerned about tank malfunctions or oil leaks for years to come. They offer a full circle service with a professional attitude, cleaning up the area when the replacement and removal is completed.

Professional Tank & Environmental offers a free estimate so their valued clientele will know if they need to have their oil tank removed or replaced. To hear more about their services, or to inquire on the free estimate, please contact 215-720-1964 or visit their website today.

About Professional Tank & Environmental
Professional Tank & Environmental is family owned and operated, providing over 30 years of experience in the oil heating industry. They serve both residential and commercial property owners in the greater Philadelphia area. They pride themselves on operating in-house, not contracting any of their work. This allows customers to trust they are getting the personalized service they deserve. Commonly, Professional Tank & Environmental works with insurance companies, heating supply businesses, and real estate agencies. The crew strives to provide the very best installation, tank removal and oil heating services.

To learn more, please visit http://www.professionaltank.com.

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Philadelphia, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/15/2014 -- With the unpredictable weather that Philadelphia has experienced this winter, one can never be too sure when the next blizzard or icy rainstorm is going to hit the city. To provide for a safe roadway and parking lot, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. is announcing they are now hiring applicants for snow removal positions. With steady business, the professional snow management company is looking to service the entire city of Philadelphia, from Center City to Germantown-Chestnut Hill to Olney and everywhere in between.

Applicants must be expected to work diligently and efficiently, with the ability to clear multiple locations in the vicinity. Known as a reliable and detail oriented company, the desired applicant must perform a variety of services for snow management in Philadelphia. It takes more than just plowing the parking lot before a job can be considered complete. The areas that can’t be reached with a snow plow are expected to be shoveled by the driver, and walkways must be deiced so customers can feel safe entering a place of business without slipping and falling.

Clients of DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. are able to customize their snow removal packages, so applicants must be willing and able to comply to client’s wishes for their complete satisfaction. Drivers will use the highest quality equipment to ensure the snow and ice is removed in a timely manner, so client business is not disrupted. The various services offered by DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. include plowing parking lots and sidewalks, hauling snow away from the location, and salting the entire area.

Those interested in providing snow services in Philadelphia this winter can fill out the form on their website. For more information about the hiring process, or to inquire on retaining the services of DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. for the next snowstorm, please call 215-387-1247 or visit their website today.

About DMC Property Maintenance, Inc.
As a provider of snow and ice management, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. offers services for commercial clients. Seasoned with over 16 years in business serving Philadelphia and surrounding areas. DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. offers budget-friendly and completely customizable service packages at fixed, flat rate pricing. Because of its many years of service, and long history of complete client satisfaction, the company has become the preferred provider for many of the nation’s largest retailers. As an exterior services resource, DMC Property Maintenance, Inc. provides a full suite of services for all your snow removal needs. The office is located at 7116 State Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19135.

For more information on the services DMC provides, please visit http://www.dmcpm.com.

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