Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 25, 2014

PPE Group LLC, a commercial power washing and painting company in Raleigh, continues to improve the physical appearances of the commercial community in the Triangle area. Most recently, they were very pleased to report that they have partnered with Cary Towne Center to provide their property enhancement services.

The Cary Towne Center received both power washing and painting services from PPE. Specifically, the Raleigh-based company revamped the appearance of three entrances, several retaining walls as well as service hallways.

Jay Haselden, President of PPE Group LLC, says the team has enjoyed serving the shopping center. "We've loved partnering with Cary Towne Center," says Jay. "And we strive to continue to enhance the physical appearance of commercial and residential properties."

About PPE Group LLC: PPE is a commercial and residential power washing, painting and gutter cleaning company that serves the entire Triangle. Services offered include concrete, stone, deck and gutter cleaning, mold and gum removal as well as interior and exterior painting.

Please visit http://www.PPEGroupLLC.com for more information.

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Tour the inside of the Honda Smart Home

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Honda and the University of California, Davis, today marked the opening of Honda Smart Home US, showcasing technologies that enable zero net energy living and transportation. The home in UC Davis West Village is capable of producing more energy on-site from renewable sources than it consumes annually, including enough energy to power a Honda Fit EV for daily commuting.

A Honda-developed home energy management system and an energy efficient design will allow the occupants to use less than half of the energy of a similarly sized new home in the Davis area for heating, cooling and lighting. The home is also three times more water-efficient than a typical U.S. home. Watch videos about Honda Smart Home US.

Honda Smart Home, construction of which began in April 2013, will serve as a residence for a member of the UC Davis community, whose selection will soon be announced. The fully-furnished home comes equipped with a Honda Fit EV battery electric vehicle for daily transportation.

In addition to showcasing Honda's vision for sustainable, zero-carbon living and personal mobility, the home will function as a living laboratory where the company, along with researchers from UC Davis and Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E), will evaluate new technologies and business opportunities at the intersection of housing, transportation, energy and the environment.

Hondas environmental efforts extend beyond personal mobility to address two of the primary sources of carbon dioxide emissions: cars and homes. Together, energy used to power homes and light duty vehicles contributes to approximately 44 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Technology that enables distributed renewable energy generation to supply power to homes and cars seamlessly is one of the key potential pathways to address climate change.

Honda Smart Home fits right in at UC Davis West Village, the largest planned zero net energy housing development in the United States. Opened in 2011, West Village is home to the university's internationally recognized research centers focused on energy efficiency, sustainability and transportation.

Honda Smart Home implements Hondas home energy management system, or HEMS, a proprietary hardware and software system that monitors, controls and optimizes electrical generation and consumption throughout the homes microgrid.

A 10kWh battery energy storage system in the garage, using the same lithium-ion cells that are used in the Honda Fit EV, allows stored solar energy to be used at night, when household demand typically peaks and electric vehicles are usually charged. Hondas HEMS leverages the battery to balance, shift and buffer loads to minimize the homes impact to the electric grid. The system also enables Honda to evaluate the second life, or reuse, of EV batteries in grid applications, home-to-grid connectivity and other concepts.

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Tampa, FL (PRWEB) March 21, 2014

The acquisition, which is part of Diversifieds long-term growth strategy, has successfully increased its service capabilities in multiple industries including manufacturing and industrial, office buildings, education, government, healthcare and utilities. This is an extraordinary day in the proud history of Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC and Rite Way Service, LLC. We will be integrating our resources, leadership and collective expertise of 57 years, stated Alan Butcher, CEO Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC. This alliance will increase our companys service capability, diversify our customer base and create significant value for stakeholders, he further stated.

Rite Way Service, LLC, which will operate as a separate division of Diversified is a market leader in the Southeast where it has a strong presence. Diversifieds service quality, reach and technology are well recognized in the industry. Combine that with Rite ways support and differentiated expertise, you have a powerful combination that offers the best in class janitorial. We are thrilled to be associated with Diversified as it enhances our capacity and geographic presence, said Anthony Lepore, former CEO of Rite Way Service, INC.

About Diversified Maintenance Systems, LLC

Diversified Maintenance Systems was established in 1997 and is a nationally recognized provider of quality janitorial and facility management solutions. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, Diversifieds clients include the countrys leading brands in Retail, Grocery, Logistics, Specialty and Education. Diversifieds unique value proposition is its industry benchmark business intelligence tool and compliance procedures. The company offers customized floor maintenance programs, special projects including wet work, power washing, window maintenance programs, carpet care and other labor managed services.

About Rite Way Service, LLC

Headquartered in Birmingham, AL, Rite Way has over 40 years of experience in providing janitorial services to customers in manufacturing, industrial, office buildings, banking, education, government, healthcare and utilities. The companys name is a result of showing customers how cleaning is done the right way. Rite Way invests in its internal customers and undertakes comprehensive training on procedures, technology and safety practices. It also has a web-based quality assurance system to ensure customer satisfaction and real time reporting at all levels.

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March 18--Blanca Muoz was ready to convert the room into a mint-green paradise for 500 partygoers, but she confronted several obstacles: washing machines, assorted appliances, power tools.

She had to wait hours for all of it to be hauled away so she could drape and decorate.

"I'm tired. It's a lot of work," the Avondale businesswoman said in Spanish. "But that doesn't matter."

This is just what Muoz has long wanted, to turn her party-planning and craft-making talents into a business. On Friday, she prepared for her biggest job yet, a quinceaera -- 15th birthday party -- with hundreds expected to attend.

The guest of honor's family had rented an auction warehouse that doubles as a banquet hall. No one said this would be easy.

The preparations were another step on Muoz's path to mogul status that began when she stepped into a Kennett Square classroom for a program designed to encourage business development in the Latino community.

"How to Succeed as a Latino Entrepreneur" is a bilingual course offered by Kutztown University's Latino Business Resource Center. The eight-week seminar teaches aspiring business people the intricacies of business plans, marketing, finance, loans, insurance, and legal issues.

The program, which began in Chester County in the fall, is a partnership among the resource center; National Penn Bank; Chester County SCORE, an entrepreneurship counseling group; and La Comunidad Hispaa, a Kennett Square social-service agency where the classes are held.

Noting the growth in the Latino population in the region, "the second generation comes along, people have ambition and want to start businesses," said Horace Scherer, a project coordinator and bilingual business counselor for SCORE, who is helping to coordinate the program.

A new session scheduled to begin in Kennett Square on Thursday.

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The guest of honor's family had rented an auction warehouse that doubles as a banquet hall. No one said this would be easy.

The preparations were another step on Muoz's path to mogul status that began when she stepped into a Kennett Square classroom for a program designed to encourage business development in the Latino community.

"How to Succeed as a Latino Entrepreneur" is a bilingual course offered by Kutztown University's Latino Business Resource Center. The eight-week seminar teaches aspiring business people the intricacies of business plans, marketing, finance, loans, insurance, and legal issues.

The program, which began in Chester County in the fall, is a partnership among the resource center; National Penn Bank; Chester County SCORE, an entrepreneurship counseling group; and La Comunidad Hispaa, a Kennett Square social-service agency where the classes are held.

Noting the growth in the Latino population in the region, "the second generation comes along, people have ambition and want to start businesses," said Horace Scherer, a project coordinator and bilingual business counselor for SCORE, who is helping to coordinate the program.

A new session scheduled to begin in Kennett Square on Thursday.

The program was founded in 2007 as part of an effort by Kutztown to offer increased services to the Latino community and bolster the region's economic health, said Carolina Martinez, director of the school's Latino Business Resource Center. Kutztown University, in Berks County, is in an area with a large Hispanic population.

About 200 students have participated in the program, and 45 percent have started businesses within two years, Martinez said. The university has not tracked how many of the businesses are still in operation.

Since the initiative began, program officials frequently have been called on to advise others seeking to start similar efforts. SCORE contacted the center in hope of expanding the program to southern Chester County, which also has a large Latino community, Martinez said. Plans to start the Kennett Square operation began soon after.

The first Chester County session started with 16 students. Eleven graduated with plans to open businesses, including a restaurant, an auto-detailing shop, and a Mexican handicraft business.

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2014 - News from the Parishes Saturday, 15 March 2014 20:36

St Peters RC Church in Mayaro now has a brightened appearance thanks to pressure washing provided at no cost by a company known as Stork.

Stork is a global provider of knowledge-based asset integrity management services for the oil & gas, petrochemical and power sectors, and operates in the Mayaro community.

Parish Priest Fr Trevor Nathasingh had appealed to Stork for the pressure washing services, as a gift, or at a reduced price. Stork management decided to provide the service at no cost. Assistant Operations Manager John Walker visited the church one of the earliest Catholic churches in Trinidad and held discussions with Fr Nathasingh, discussing among other things the issue of height access and safety.

According to a media release from Stork, it believes it has an important contribution to make to the development of its local communities, not only as an employer but also through support and empowerment.

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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday that Crimea's vote to secede from Ukraine and join Russia "would never be recognized" by the United States, as he and other top U.S. officials warned Moscow against making further military moves toward southern and eastern Ukraine.

The two leaders spoke after residents in Crimea voted overwhelmingly in favor of the split in a referendum that the United States, European Union and others say violates the Ukrainian constitution and international law and took place in the strategic peninsula under duress of Russian military intervention. Putin maintained that the vote was legal and consistent with the right of self-determination, according to the Kremlin. But the White House said Obama reminded Putin that the U.S. and its allies in Europe would impose sanctions against Russia should it annex Crimea. U.S. and EU sanctions are expected to be announced Monday.

In the call, which came amid a heightened exchange of decidedly Cold War-style rhetoric between East and West, Obama urged Putin to pursue a diplomatic de-escalation of the crisis, support the Ukraine government's plans for political reform, return its troops in Crimea to their bases, and halt advances into Ukrainian territory and military build-ups along Ukraine's borders.

Obama told Putin that "a diplomatic resolution cannot be achieved while Russian military forces continue their incursions into Ukrainian territory and that the large-scale Russian military exercises on Ukraine's borders only exacerbate the tension," the White House said in a statement.

Even before official results of the referendum were announced, the White House denounced the vote, saying "no decisions should be made about the future of Ukraine without the Ukrainian government" and noting that Russia had rejected the deployment of international monitors in Crimea to ensure the rights of ethnic Russians there were protected.

"Russia has spurned those calls as well as outreach from the Ukrainian government and instead has escalated its military intervention into Crimea and initiated threatening military exercises on Ukraine's eastern border," the White House said, calling those actions "dangerous and destabilizing,"

But with no military response envisioned, and with U.S. and EU sanctions apparently foregone conclusions, the Obama administration slightly shifted its focus to keeping Russia from encroachment into Ukraine beyond Crimea, where it has a large naval base.

U.S. officials warned that any Russia moves on east and south Ukraine would be a grave escalation requiring additional responses.

In a call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Secretary of State John Kerry expressed "strong concerns" about Russian military activities in the southern Ukrainian region of Kherson, where Russian troops appeared Saturday, and about "continuing provocations" in cities in east Ukraine, the State Department said.

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