Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) May 22, 2012
According to the Weather Research Center, Tropical Storm Helene should be the eighth and final named storm of the 2012 Hurricane Season. Five of those named tropical storms — including Alberto, Beryl, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, Gordon and Helene — are predicted to intensify into hurricanes.
Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 21, 2012
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety(IBHS), a leading national authority on disaster-resistant construction, is pleased to announce it will have multiple experts speaking at the 2012 National Hurricane Conference (NHC) March 26 – 29 in Orlando.
The National Hurricane Conference and IBHS share a common goal, said Julie Rochman, IBHS president & CEO, which is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and property.
We are very pleased to have this opportunity to share our hurricane mitigation strategies and tactics with attendees, she added.
Rochman will address the conference during the general session March 27 about Andrews Legacy: Are We Applying the Lessons Learned 20 Years Ago? She will describe how state-based building codes along the Gulf and Atlantic Coasts have improved since Hurricane Andrew, and the challenges that remain in this area; she also will discuss IBHS building science research, which demonstrates the value of strong, well-enforced codes.
On Monday, March 26, Fred Malik, IBHS FORTIFIED program manager and Bill York, independent quality assurance consultant, will present Retrofitting Existing Homes to Reduce Their Hurricane Vulnerability: The IBHS FORTIFIED Existing Home Program. The session will give participants a better understanding of hurricane-related vulnerabilities and how to conduct a preliminary assessment of their own property.
On Tuesday, March 27, Wanda Edwards, IBHS director of code development, and Hank Pogorzelski, IBHS applied statistician, will present Characteristics of Effective Residential Building Code and Enforcement Systems Rating Hurricane Prone States on the Basis of their Management of Residential Construction. The session will focus on IBHS Rating the States report which assesses the quality of residential building code and enforcement systems in hurricane-prone states.
On Wednesday, Chuck Miccolis, IBHS commercial engineer, will present Life Interrupted: Tips for Resilient Homes and Businesses. Miccolis will address the functional resiliency of commercial structures, including how to secure an exterior structure and physical equipment, such as air conditioning equipment, which is often placed on the roofs of commercial buildings.
IBHS research will be featured in Thursdays seminar Reducing Hurricane Wind-Driven Water Intrusion in Residential Buildings. Dr. Timothy Reinhold, IBHS senior vice president of research and chief engineer, will present findings from IBHS Sealed Roof Deck test conducted at the IBHS Research Center in 2011.
To arrange an interview with an IBHS expert, contact Joseph King at 813-675-1045/813-442-2845, jking(at)ibhs(dot)org or via direct message on Twitter @jsalking.
Editors note: IBHS has created a National Hurricane Conference media asset web page:
West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) September 16, 2011
http://www.hurricanewings.com Fox News Channel (FNC) is 15 years old and to celebrate this milestone anniversary, FNC is kicking off a nationwide tour in Orlando (The Villages, Florida) with a live broadcast of Fox & Friends on Monday, September 19, from 6 to 9 a.m. Among the special guests are the classic rock band Foreigner (performing live) and Hurricane Grill & Wings
Washington, DC (PRWEB) August 15, 2010
On August 29, 2010, on the Fifth (5th) Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Human Utilities Whole Armour
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2005
One of HollywoodÂ’s newest teenage actors, Thomas Kasp, escaped Hurricane KatrinaÂ’s rage In New Orleans when he earlier taped a guest appearance on the weekly hit television series for young people, “Real Life 101″.
Thomas will appear on the “Real Life 101″ series when the episode is broadcast in early 2006, being interviewed at historic locations in the cityÂ’s French Quarter. “I met such wonderful people in New OrleansÂ…the people there are so kind and make you feel very welcome. My prayers are with them and their beautiful city,” he said.
While taping “Real Life 101″ in New Orleans, Thomas talked about his life as a young actor pursuing stardom in Hollywood, and how also he divides his time between work, acting lessons and a full school load.
Recently, bi-lingual Thomas (he speaks fluent Polish) played Willie, an Irish immigrant in a Chicago production of Elmer RiceÂ’s “Street Scene”. He has also appeared in the independent film
“Entropy”, a drama. His other credits include the critically – acclaimed European television production, “Autumn In Warsaw”. Thomas has also done print modeling.
Thomas came to Hollywood from his native Chicago and is busying himself building a career as a young actor. He is studying acting with such well-known coaches as Helen Anzalone, Creative Director of The Academy Training Center in North Hollywood and Kris Kyer of The Kyer Workshop, Hollywood. ThomasÂ’ entertainment career preparation includes studying drama & comedy, commercial technique, dialects, acting, singing and dancing.
Blonde, blue-eyed Thomas has some special advice for other youngsters coming to Hollywood to pursue an entertainer’s career. “Be ready for lots of hard work. …a lot to learn…be patient. and above all be persistent and not afraid of rejection.”
His favorite TV shows are the retro classics; “ThreeÂ’s Company”, “The Carol Burnett Show” as well as “The Andy Griffith Show”. “I think Don Knotts is awesome,” said Thomas
Like many other young performers, Thomas spends his school days in both a structured classroom and also in a “home school” program, which lets him go our on casting calls in a few hours notice. “I think attending school like this actually helps me learn more and learn better, ” he said. He lives in Burbank, CA near NBC Studios with his family, his dog Sonia, and the family cat Kitty.
“Real Life 101″ has become a huge hit with teens and young adults and is carried on television stations across the USA. For the past four years these audiences have enjoyed “Real Life 101″ as an opportunity to see young people discuss their futures and career paths, and perhaps be guided with what to do with their lives.
“Real Life 101″, hosted by such talented young persons as Shawn Royster, Danielle Smith, Joey Tattersall and Darcy Woods — takes a look at a wide variety of different vocations on each of the 52 shows that are produced. The series, which is produced by the Television Syndication Company in Florida and its in-house production company White Mountain Entertainment, recently added international broadcast outlets in Nigeria and Hong Kong and is currently establishing both publishing and licensed merchandise built around the series and itÂ’s large American audience.
“The Real Life 101″ Website supports the series and provides viewers with access to information on all professions feature on the series, as well as a rundown on subjects covered in upcoming episodes. “The Real Life 101″ Website can be accessed via http://www.RL101.com.
###
Hollywood, CA (PRWEB) September 7, 2005
One of HollywoodÂ’s newest teenage actors, Thomas Kasp, escaped Hurricane KatrinaÂ’s rage In New Orleans when he earlier taped a guest appearance on the weekly hit television series for young people, “Real Life 101″.
Thomas will appear on the “Real Life 101″ series when the episode is broadcast in early 2006, being interviewed at historic locations in the cityÂ’s French Quarter. “I met such wonderful people in New OrleansÂ…the people there are so kind and make you feel very welcome. My prayers are with them and their beautiful city,” he said.
While taping “Real Life 101″ in New Orleans, Thomas talked about his life as a young actor pursuing stardom in Hollywood, and how also he divides his time between work, acting lessons and a full school load.
Recently, bi-lingual Thomas (he speaks fluent Polish) played Willie, an Irish immigrant in a Chicago production of Elmer RiceÂ’s “Street Scene”. He has also appeared in the independent film
“Entropy”, a drama. His other credits include the critically – acclaimed European television production, “Autumn In Warsaw”. Thomas has also done print modeling.
Thomas came to Hollywood from his native Chicago and is busying himself building a career as a young actor. He is studying acting with such well-known coaches as Helen Anzalone, Creative Director of The Academy Training Center in North Hollywood and Kris Kyer of The Kyer Workshop, Hollywood. ThomasÂ’ entertainment career preparation includes studying drama & comedy, commercial technique, dialects, acting, singing and dancing.
Blonde, blue-eyed Thomas has some special advice for other youngsters coming to Hollywood to pursue an entertainer’s career. “Be ready for lots of hard work. …a lot to learn…be patient. and above all be persistent and not afraid of rejection.”
His favorite TV shows are the retro classics; “ThreeÂ’s Company”, “The Carol Burnett Show” as well as “The Andy Griffith Show”. “I think Don Knotts is awesome,” said Thomas
Like many other young performers, Thomas spends his school days in both a structured classroom and also in a “home school” program, which lets him go our on casting calls in a few hours notice. “I think attending school like this actually helps me learn more and learn better, ” he said. He lives in Burbank, CA near NBC Studios with his family, his dog Sonia, and the family cat Kitty.
“Real Life 101″ has become a huge hit with teens and young adults and is carried on television stations across the USA. For the past four years these audiences have enjoyed “Real Life 101″ as an opportunity to see young people discuss their futures and career paths, and perhaps be guided with what to do with their lives.
“Real Life 101″, hosted by such talented young persons as Shawn Royster, Danielle Smith, Joey Tattersall and Darcy Woods — takes a look at a wide variety of different vocations on each of the 52 shows that are produced. The series, which is produced by the Television Syndication Company in Florida and its in-house production company White Mountain Entertainment, recently added international broadcast outlets in Nigeria and Hong Kong and is currently establishing both publishing and licensed merchandise built around the series and itÂ’s large American audience.
“The Real Life 101″ Website supports the series and provides viewers with access to information on all professions feature on the series, as well as a rundown on subjects covered in upcoming episodes. “The Real Life 101″ Website can be accessed via http://www.RL101.com.
###
Related Nigeria Press Releases
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) February 9, 2007
Atuma-Scroggins Productions is proud to announce the world premiere of their feature film “Hurricane in the Rose Garden,” directed by Ime N. Etuk, at the 15th Annual Pan African Film and Arts Festival in Los Angeles. The film will screen at AMC Magic Johnson Theatres in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on Wednesday, February 14th at 5:55 p.m. to a full house of enthusiastic fans and VIP guests. A second screening of the film will take place on Sunday, February 18th at 6:40 p.m. The family comedy stars seasoned actors Tangi Miller (“Madea’s Family Reunion”), Pascal Atuma (“Only in America”), Aloma Wright (“Scrubs”), Oris Erhuero (“Sometimes in April”), Tanjareen Martin (“Johnson Family Vacation”), Karri Turner (“Heroes”), Hakeem Kae-Kazim (“Hotel Rwanda”), and Yun Choi (“Barbershop” – Series).
“Hurricane in the Rose Garden” is a family comedy about what happens when a married couple’s life is turned upside-down during an unwelcome visit from their in-laws, who decide not to leave until the wife is pregnant, per their Nigerian custom. One marriagetwo sets of customs. After five years of marriage, Sade (Tangi Miller) never knew that it was a taboo in African culture to still be without a child. She’ll find out when Joseph’s mother (Aloma Wright) and younger brother (Oris Erhuero) come from Africa and refuse to leave until Sade is pregnantor gives Joseph (Pascal Atuma) a divorce so he can marry another woman! The story was inspired by a conversation the writer/producer Pascal Atuma had with his parents about a past relationship. Both Atuma and the director Ime N. Etuk thought that this culture clash over marriage was ripe for a movie.
Says Atuma, “I am very excited that we are able to carry our country name, Nigeria, in a positive way and to show the world that Nigeria is ready to compete and make a strong mark in the world’s film industry.” He continues, “Our acceptance into the Pan African Film Festival three years in a row is a clear indication and picture of where Nigeria’s film industry is heading in the future, and we are very pleased to be a part of this exciting movement.”
“Hurricane in the Rose Garden” marks Ime N. Etuk’s feature film debut as a director. Regarding his directorial debut he says, “I feel blessed to have worked with first-rate actors, producers, and crew on my first feature film.” Etuk adds, “It’s exciting to bring pieces of Nigerian culture to an American audience.” The film was written by Pascal Atuma and Kamafi Adio Byrd and produced by Atuma, Etuk, and Jeremy Scroggins.
In its fifteenth year, the Pan African Film and Arts Festival is the largest festival of African and African-American films in the United States, featuring over 100 films from all over the world, all showcasing the diversity and complexity of people of African descent. The festival is recognized throughout the world as America’s premiere Black film festival.
The Pan African Film and Arts Festival is supported by Hollywood’s leading black actors and filmmakers including: Forest Whitaker, Jamie Foxx, Mo’nique, Ja’net Dubois, Danny Glover, Denzel Washington, Laurence Fishburne, Lynn Whitfield, Damon Wayans, Sanaa Lathan, Stan Lathan, Wesley Snipes, Kasi Lemmons, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Blair Underwood, Alfre Woodard, Eriq LaSalle, Angela Bassett, Diahann Carroll, Ernie Hudson, Hill Harper, Michael Beach, CCH Pounder, Neema Barnette, and Debbie Allen.
For more information on the screening and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.paff.org or email info @ hurricaneintherosegarden.com.
Contact: Ngozi Mba 323.544.1450
###
St. Petersburg, FL (PRWEB) December 26, 2011
Contractors are still needed to assist disaster relief efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Irene last August, according to data reported on the Federal Procurement Data System. US Federal Contractor Registration is urging small businesses along the East Coast to get registered immediately in order to take advantage of the opportunities still available while helping bring relief to the families and communities still struggling to recover from the historic storm.
On August 21st, 2011, Hurricane Irene formed in the Atlantic, making landfall over the Eastern North Carolina Outer Banks on August 27th, 2011, according to Wikipedia. The storm tore a path up the East Coast. Although it weakened into a tropical storm, Irene caused an estimated $ 7 billion in damages and left 56 deaths in its wake.
FEMA is still working to help impacted regions recover from Irene and is in need of qualified, registered businesses to assist them. Although emergency supplies and debris removal vendors are typically needed for disaster relief, other industries are also being tapped. A report issued by the Federal Procurement Data System shows Hurricane Irene FEMA contracts being recently awarded for office equipment, mobile home pad rentals, housekeeping, water utilities and communications support just to name a few. Other contracts awarded since the disaster include educational services, plumbing equipment rental, shipping services, clothing, architectural services and security system purchases. Many of the contracts have been awarded to small businesses, women owned businesses and service disabled veteran owned businesses.
In order to meet federal mandates requiring at least 23% of all contracting dollars be awarded to small businesses, more companies capable of handling these federal contracts must complete their CCR registration and ORCA filing immediately. Every year, the federal government falls short of its procurement goal. In 2009, only 22% of the $ 442 billion set aside for small businesses was awarded, according to US Federal Contractor Registration. There are not enough qualified, properly registered businesses, said Dan Driscoll, treasurer at US Federal Contractor Registration. If there were, the government wouldnt have a problem meeting that goal.
In order to qualify for FEMA contract awards, vendors must first complete the required registration. This begins with obtaining a DUNS number, followed by completing CCR registration and submitting their ORCA filing, then finally completing the FEMA Vendor Profile. Failure to complete registration accurately and in a timely manner can result in delayed payment or lost opportunities due to ineligibility for federal contracts.
To help small businesses qualify for Hurricane Irene FEMA contracts and other federal contracting opportunities, US Federal Contractor Registration offers a case manager to help vendors navigate the red tape and get their registration completed quickly. Their services cover every step of the registration process, as well as optional marketing services to help vendors build their brand with purchasing officers and find work in the federal market. Their Contractor Helpline can also assist interested business owners identify current opportunities and market trends before spending any time or money pursuing government contracts.
In addition, businesses who start working with a case manager to perform their registration or marketing by December 31st can write off the cost on their 2011 tax return as a business expense while making an investment in their companys future revenue.
Business owners can get immediate contracting help by calling the Contractor Helpline toll free at (877) 252-2700 ext 1. A Placement Specialist can then help them find current government contracting opportunities, purchasing trends for federal agencies and review their registration for errors that could impact their ability to win government contracts.
US Federal Contractor Registration is a third party registration firm that has helped thousands of businesses complete their CCR registration and bid on contracts. US Federal Contractor Registration pairs businesses with a dedicated case manager who helps them every step of the way from initial registration to bidding on contracts. To request a free evaluation and assessment by a Placement Specialist for your business, call the Contractor Helpline at (877) 252-2700 ext 1 or visit our website at https://www.uscontractorregistration.com/.
###
