The newest member of Woodside's Architecture and Site Review Board is resident Bruce Carlsmith, the organizer of the town's recent soapbox derbies and an active volunteer for the Woodside Elementary School.

The Town Council approved his appointment on a 5-2 vote on Nov. 18, with council members Anne Kasten and Peter Mason dissenting.

Mr. Carlsmith will serve the remainder of Rick Anderson's four-year term. Mr. Anderson left the seven-member board in mid-October. Mr. Carlsmith's term expires in February 2015, when he would be up for reappointment by the council.

The ASRB's mission is a tough one: preserve Woodside's "rural" character and natural beauty while still allowing residents the freedom to design homes to match their wealth and ambitions.

Mr. Carlsmith is self-employed. According to his application to join the ASRB, he buys, remodels and manages single-family homes and apartments. Most of his work was done in Sacramento and Marin County, he said.

Along with managing the soapbox derbies, his local volunteer work includes the design and construction of a garden building for the school that includes a potting area, kitchen and greenhouse platform on which he assembled a greenhouse. He also built 14 raised-bed garden boxes at the school.

The whole council, including Mr. Mason and Ms. Kasten, made a standing offer to Mr. Carlsmith to be available for questions and advice. "I look forward to having him tell us how the experience is and how it's going for him when he comes back for reappointment," Ms. Kasten told the Almanac.

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Colorado Springs, CO (PRWEB) November 24, 2014

The holiday season is one of the most excitingand stressfultimes of the year. Homeowners often undertake home improvement projects, hoping to leave a positive, lasting impression on family and friends, especially in high-traffic areas such as kitchens and bathrooms. Traditional renovations, however, can be time-consuming, expensive, and stressful. Miracle Method, the nations leading provider of surface refinishing products and services for tile and laminate surfaces, offers promotional pricing nationwide to help alleviate some of that stress.

With the holidays just around the corner, Miracle Method is offering quick, cost-effective solutions to homeowners who seek more affordable, convenient alternatives to traditional remodeling and replacement. Miracle Method can completely refinish damaged, dated or worn kitchen countertops, bathtubs and tile to look brand-new and guest-ready in just 2 to 3 days. And most transformations cost about 75% less than traditional remodels, explains Chuck Pistor, President of Miracle Method, so homeowners can concentrate on whats really important during the holiday season.

The surface refinishing process has opened up a multitude of remodeling options that were once available only to those with clear schedules and extensive budgets. For example, homeowners can easily change outdated bathroom colors and update laminate kitchen countertops with a completely new finish. Treating existing fixtures and surfaces also extends their lives and keeps those materials out of landfills. The end result is a durable, eco-friendly, like-new look and feel that is more practical and convenient than renovation.

While Miracle Methods seasonal sale is nationwide, each franchisee has the autonomy to offer the promotional pricing that best meets the needs of its market. We understand the importance of quick turnaround, affordability, convenience, and quality, says Pistor, especially during the holidays. With more than a million satisfied customers, Miracle Method Surface Refinishing has been relieving the stress of the holiday season for homeowners since 1979.

To schedule your in-home estimate, visit Miracle Method.com or call 888-271-7690. With more than 135 offices across the US and Canada, Miracle Method can help transform nearly any home anywhere, for a stress-free holiday season.

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VNS of Connecticut is a Top Agency

Visiting Nurse Services of Connecticut has been named a Top Agency of the 2014 HomeCare Elite, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. Now in its ninth year, the HomeCare Elite identifies the top 25 percent of Medicare-certified agencies and highlights the top 100 and top 500 agencies overall.

Winners are ranked by an analysis of publicly available performance measures in quality outcomes, best practice (process measure) implementation, patient experience, quality improvement and consistency, and financial performance. In order to be considered, an agency must be Medicare-certified and have data for at least one outcome in Home Health Compare.

Out of 9,994 agencies considered, 2,501 are elite.

This is the fifth consecutive year that VNS of Connecticut, which serves patients in Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties, has been named a HomeCare Elite agency. VNS is one of only two Connecticut home health agencies that has been named to the elite list six times over the programs history.

The agency has a clinical practice branch at 65 Commercial Drive in Torrington.

There is no doubt that the willingness of our employees to embrace changes required by our evolving health care delivery system, while all the while ensuring the finest in patient care services, is the number one reason that our agency continues to recognized as an elite provider, said VNS Administrator Jeanne Bodyk. We are extremely proud of the work our staff do each day in service to our patients.

The entire list of 2014 HomeCare Elite agencies can be downloaded by visiting the National Research Corporation website at http://www.nationalresearch.com/homecareelite.

STEM Expo is Nov. 18 in Waterbury

The Waterbury Regional Chambers Manufacturing Council will host its annual STEM/Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Expo on Tuesday, Nov. 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Coco-Key Water Resort, Hotel and Convention Center, 3580 East Main St., Waterbury. With support from the Waterbury Board of Education and Granville Academy, more than 1,200 middle and high school students from throughout the greater Waterbury region are scheduled to meet and network with local area manufacturing and technology firms. Admission is free and open to the public. To learn more, visit http://www.waterburychamber.com, call 203-757-0701, or email to info@waterburychamber.com. Continued...

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Vail, Colorado (PRWEB) November 05, 2014

Manor Vail Lodge, A Destination Hotel, has completed a multi-year renovation effort to elevate the mountain meeting experience in Vail. In this final phase, the resort completed a $750,000 upgrade of the conference center, outfitting the meeting venue with a new state-of-the-art audio, video and lighting system, and a refreshed mountain-inspired color palette. The renovated conference center and meeting venue feature stylish decor accents, and a fleet of flexible back, high density cushioned chairs and meeting tables. Prior to this final investment, the resort had completed a series of other notable renovations and upgrades including the a new board room, individual meeting room renovations, individual condominium remodels, and the design of a signature one-acre garden in the heart of the property.

"As a four-season destination, Vail is a source of inspiration and creativity for conference and meeting attendees. As their host property, it is our goal to bring this vibe indoors and surround our guests with the amenities, service offerings and state-of-the-art conference and meeting capabilities to make their time in Vail as productive and memorable as possible," said Nicole Whitaker, Director of Sales & Marketing at Manor Vail Lodge, A Destination Hotel.

ELEVATING THE MEETING AND SPECIAL EVENT EXPERIENCE

In late August, Manor Vail Lodge, A Destination Hotel, completed a four-month long renovation of its 6,635 sq. ft. conference and meeting venue. As the resort's largest meeting and special events venue with a maximum attendee capacity of 435 guests, the conference center was renovated to more aptly meet the needs of large groups. The $750,000 renovation effort transformed this venue into the most technologically advanced conference center in Vail, CO. The renovated meeting facility is now outfitted with a gigabit-level network infrastructure, 3x3 MIMO wireless access and a state-of-the-art projection, audio and control system that provide the back-end technologies to elevate the quality and display of any presentation.

The renovated conference center and meeting venue is now equipped with a state-of-the-art projection system that includes two ceiling mounted Sony projectors that display on two motorized 100-inch screens and a short-throw projector with 100-inch portable screen. It can be setup in any of the conference center's five meeting rooms. The new conference center's one-touch audio system allows presenters to effortlessly toggle between the wireless microphone and a laptop or other preferred device to ensure a seamless presentation delivery. Each meeting room is also equipped with a wall-mounted touch-screen that allows the presenter to easily set up the AV system to their preference. The conference center now also features a four-level LED lighting system to set the perfect functional or ambient lighting for meetings, presentations, receptions, and other special events on the mountains in Vail, CO. Through this renovation upgrade, presenters now have a flexible, high-performance, state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting system at their fingertips.

In addition to the technological enhancements, the renovation also included an extensive interior redesign. The conference center now boasts a stylishly elegant earth tone color palette with light and dark wood wall accents, a new aspen leaf print carpet, and an ensemble of antique bronze sconces and locally commissioned art pieces throughout the meeting facilities.

RENOVATIONS TO DATE AT MANOR VAIL LODGE

With nearly 18,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor space, Manor Vail Lodge, A Destination Hotel, has invested upwards of $1.1 million over a five-year period to offer planners bound for Vail a premier mountain conference, meeting, and special events experience. With a diverse selection of private meeting spaces, outdoor function space, and multi-bedroom penthouses for intimate gatherings, Manor Vail Lodge is a premier destination for inspired mountain meetings and special events.

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Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) November 04, 2014

Applied Predictive Technologies (APT) announced today that Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc., the worlds second-largest Quick-Service Restaurant chicken concept based on number of units, has signed an agreement to license APTs Test & Learn Management System. Popeyes is using APT to test strategic initiatives across its network of more than 1,700 domestic restaurants. With this agreement, Popeyes joins over 30 industry-leading restaurant brands, such Wendys, SUBWAY, and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, that use APTs cloud-based Test & Learn software to evaluate a wide range of business initiatives, including menu strategies, pricing, marketing and media, labor and operations, and capital investments.

To accurately optimize large dollar investments, from media to remodels to pricing, restaurants are increasingly leveraging Test & Learn, the process of trying an idea in some markets, in some restaurants, or with some customers and comparing the performance of a test group to the performance of an optimally-matched control group. Unfortunately, the process of designing, executing, and analyzing tests in the real world is extremely challenging, due to a constant slew of concurrent initiatives in market at any given time, weekly sales volatility, and differences between restaurants and markets, said John Howard, Senior Vice President at APT.

To overcome the inherent challenges of measuring in-market initiatives, an increasing number of restaurant organizations are now leveraging APTs cloud-based Test & Learn software. Mr. Howard said, Test & Learn helps executives answer three key questions about any proposed idea before they take the risk of rolling it out network wide: First, will the idea work? Second, will it work better in some restaurants or in some markets than others? And finally, how can we tailor and target the idea for maximum profitability upon rollout?

APTs software suite for restaurants also includes tools to visually explore restaurant performance data, improve the menu, determine the profile of the best performing sites, and measure price elasticity.

During an initial pilot project with APT, Popeyes used APTs Test & Learn software to determine the incremental impact of investments across local and national media, remodels, and value initiatives.

APTs Test & Learn software has significantly increased our internal data analytics capabilities. Using APT, we have an enhanced perspective of the incremental impact of our media investments, despite the large number of other factors, such as recent reimages, that also impact performance, said Suzanne Miller, VP of Field Marketing and Media at Popeyes. The APT software enables us to better understand the results of both national and local incremental media investments in individual markets, which will guide our media planning strategy going forward.

Mr. Howard added, We are thrilled that Popeyes has decided to adapt the gold standard in Big Data analytics: Test & Learn. We look forward to a partnership with Popeyes as they continually seek to deliver delicious food and an outstanding guest experience.

About APT APT is the worlds largest purely cloud-based predictive analytics software company. APTs Test & Learn software is revolutionizing the way Global 2000 companies harness their Big Data to accurately measure the profit impact of pricing, marketing, merchandising, operations, and capital initiatives, tailoring investments in these areas to maximize ROI. APTs client portfolio features the worlds best known brands, including Walmart, Staples, Lowes, Starbucks, Victorias Secret, Hilton Hotels, and others. APT has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Bentonville, London, Tokyo, and Taipei. Visit http://www.predictivetechnologies.com to learn more.

About Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc. Founded in 1972 in New Orleans, Popeyes is a leader in the New Orleans segment of the foodservice industry and is the world's second largest quick-service chicken concept based on the number of units. As of July 13, 2014, Popeyes had 2,262 operating restaurants in the United States, three territories, and 26 foreign countries. For more information, visit the Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen website at http://www.popeyes.com.

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By Karen Brune Mathis, Managing Editor

In the latest project, the Lakeland-based chain wants to renovate its Windsor Commons shopping center Publix at 4765 Hodges Blvd. at a cost of $600,000.

The 37,886-square-foot store joins 12 more that are being renovated or rebuilt.

The work comes as Trader Joes, Earth Fare, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Aldi and other companies eat into the market with new stores.

Restaurants on the rise

Mellow Mushroom could soon be under construction at the Parkway Shops near River City Marketplace in North Jacksonville. Its a $1.5 million construction job.

M Shack plans to open in Five Points Village at 1012 Margaret St., a rebuilt Riverside shopping center. Its estimated as a $250,000 build-out.

Taco Bell is remodeling the exterior of its restaurant at 7331 103rd St. at a project cost of $138,087.

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Golden, Colo. (PRWEB) October 23, 2014

Data* released today from HomeAdvisors third quarter Home Repair, Maintenance and Improvement Quarterly Trend Report showed an increase in maintenance and repair requests, accounting for 63 percent of the total requests nationally. Home improvement requests have decreased, accounting for 37 percent of the total requests nationally, and the most popular tasks included major room renovations such as kitchen and bathroom remodels. The report provides trends for home repair, maintenance, and improvement projects and is compiled on a national level as well as regionally for Chicago, Dallas, Boston, Denver, and Sacramento.

For the third quarter the most popular tasks requested included repairing electrical switches, replacing faucets and installing asphalt shingle roofing. Of the cities that data was collected from, Boston had the highest percentage (69%) of maintenance and repair requests and Denver received the largest increase of maintenance and repair requests, up 10 percent quarter-over-quarter.

Summer storms and warm temperatures may have contributed to the demand for exterior repairs such as repairing roofing and painting, but large room renovations are still valued, said HomeAdvisor CEO Chris Terrill. According to the data, bathroom remodels were the second most popular project requested, with kitchen remodels also in the top 10. Homeowners are still investing in cosmetic renovations, a fact that demonstrates stability in the home industry.

Home improvement project requests decreased eight percent for the third quarter. Of the cities data was collected from, Dallas had the highest percentage (44%) of home improvement requests. Most requested tasks in Dallas included remodeling a bathroom and installing porcelain and ceramic tile.

For interior design trends, the most popular room to remodel was the kitchen and the most popular color to use in the remodel was grey. Additionally, the most common types of countertop and flooring materials were marble and tile, respectively.

The data was collected from nearly 700,000 service requests received through HomeAdvisor.com from July- September 2014. The data was divided into two categories: additions and remodels or maintenance and repairs. Additional information was provided by HomeAdvisors Cost Guide and DesignMine tools.

Visit HomeAdvisors website to view the complete Quarterly Trend Report which includes home project data, design data, and home tips nationally as well as regionally. Data from the first and second quarters of the Quarterly Trend Report can also be viewed.

About HomeAdvisor HomeAdvisor is a leading website and mobile app provider offering resources for home repair and improvement projects. HomeAdvisors patented ProFinder technology matches homeowner projects to the nations largest network of over 80,000 pre-screened, customer-reviewed home improvement professionals. Homeowners can make informed home project decisions using resources including: Pro Reviews, featuring reviews from homeowners who have actually been connected with the service professionals they review; Cost Guide, providing average costs for projects coast-to-coast; DesignMine, providing inspiration and collaboration for remodeling projects; as well as robust home tips and project planning tools. Access to all of the sites features is free for homeowners, with no membership or fees required. HomeAdvisor is based in Golden, Colo.

Media Contact: Brooke Gabbert Senior Director, Corporate Communications bgabbert(at)homeadvisor(dot)com Direct: 303.963.8173

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Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) October 23, 2014

Republic West Homes reputation for providing outstanding value and customer service before and after the sale has resulted in a record breaking 2014. In an effort to close out the year strong and help Phoenix area consumers get their kitchen ready for the holidays, Republic West Home is offering $750 off any new kitchen via an extensive radio campaign.

Republic West Home has recently partnered with iHeart Media in launching a new radio campaign on KFYI featuring the new holiday offer. Republic West Home hired their marketing firm, Phoenix Marketing Associates to produce the commercials, as well as local talent, Andi Barness to provide voice over services.

For nearly twenty years, Republic West Home has been the top home improvement company in Phoenix and has performed thousands of kitchen remodels just in time for holiday guests.

In addition, the company is using radio to promote Tank Paint, their line of lifetime exterior painting services. Recently introduced to the marketplace, Tank Paint of Phoenix is a premium exterior paint exclusively applied by a division of Republic West Home. For a limited time, listeners will receive $500 off any new lifetime paint job.

"Were thrilled to be back on radio and feel it offers us another medium which will help us reach our customers with new offers in a timely manner, explained Linda Zimmerman, owner of Republic West Home.

Republic West Home is a licensed, bonded and insured contractor servicing the metro Phoenix area. Free estimates can be obtained by calling (480) 423-9300 or visiting http://www.RepublicWestHome.com

About Republic West Home: Republic West Home is a company that stands for quality, honesty and the best value. Our vision, in an industry often lacking ethics and reliability, is to deliver the best home improvement experience possible.

To deliver the best possible experience before, during and after the completion of your project, an extensive team of professionals are put in place: employees driven to make the home improvement experience a great one for you, our customers. The formula works and the pleasant experiences we create for our customers have paid off. In an industry where repeat business averages less than 5%, Republic West Home and our 15,000+ clients generate an amazing 50% of our business from previous customers and referrals.

For additional information, please visit http://www.republicwesthome.com

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