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New Port Richey, FL (PRWEB) March 12, 2012

Many states nationwide are wrestling with the shocking reality that death from prescription drug overdose is surpassing death from street drugs. In fact, in Florida alone, an average of nearly eight people die every day from their addiction to or misuse of prescription drugs — medications legally prescribed by doctors and other healthcare practitioners, and numbers are continuing to grow. Today, prescription pill addiction is officially an epidemic. Novus Medical Detox Center is fighting back with a medical detox solution unlike any other.

Reports from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention demonstrate the extreme seriousness of the problem. Nearly 17,000 people in Florida died from prescription drug overdose between 2003 and 2009. While the situation is not so sunny in the Sunshine State, there’s a break in the clouds, thanks to Novus. Our detox approach is proven to release patients from the grip of addiction while empowering them through a restorative process that supports the whole person — body, mind and spirit,” said Kirk Burness, Director of Novus.

Located in a peaceful, secure setting in Florida’s Tampa Bay region, Novus sets itself apart from other drug and alcohol treatment centers by offering premium services that put the patient’s safety, wellbeing and dignity first. Unlike many detox facilities, Novus pays particular attention to strengthening its patients bodies, so the detox process is as painless as possible. While “getting clean” is the primary goal, patients say they experience newfound respect and care for their total health, making them physically, emotionally and mentally stronger. They are then more capable of completing successful rehab programs, returning home and getting back to normal lives.

“Novus was created out of a genuine desire and need to treat detox patients as real people who have genuine potential and worth in our world,” Burness explains. “We serve healthful food and employ incredible staff and healthcare professionals. Novus also uses a customized regimen of supplements, minerals, vitamins and hydration that powerfully nourishes and facilitates the detox process. All this and more occurs in a setting that’s soothing, safe and private. We work to ensure that our patients ultimately feel revived and confident in their ability not only to survive but to thrive. They’re better equipped to trust themselves as they move on to the next step in life.”

Because Novus is proven to be a more effective detox solution than most alternatives available to patients today, the center has set its sights on expanding. Twenty more beds will be added in the next year as Novus plans to double its admission numbers to meet the explosive demand. Just last year, 69 percent of Novus patients were in detox for prescription drug addiction alone, and only 19 percent there for illicit drug abuse. Considering that legislation has just begun to address the epidemic, Novus is not projecting a drop in the population of prescription drug abusers anytime soon.

The ‘war on drugs’ seems to be never-ending in this country, yet this escalation of prescription medicine, which is right in Novus backyard and directly related to rampant prescribing of legal addictive drugs, is a serious setback that no one could have seen coming, Burness went on to say. But that doesn’t mean we can’t fight this particular battle, and Novus will continue to do what it can to win. We’ve got the talent, resources, strategies and techniques that are critical for patient success, and that’s why patients leave here genuinely healthier and hopeful, as opposed to distrustful and in despair.

For more information, http://www.NovusDetox.com.

About Novus Medical Detox Center

Novus Medical Detox Center offers safe, effective alcohol and drug treatment programs in a home-like residential setting. Located on 3.25 tree-lined acres in New Port Richey, Fla., Novus is licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families as an inpatient medical detox facility. Novus is known for minimizing the discomfort of withdrawal from prescription medication, drugs or alcohol by creating a customized detox program for each patient, incorporating medication, natural supplements and fluid replenishment – putting the dignity and humanity back into drug detoxification. Patients have 24/7 medical supervision, including round-the-clock nursing care and access to a withdrawal specialist, and enjoy comfortable private or shared rooms with a telephone, television, DVD player and high-speed Internet access.

Bloomington, MN (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Friendship Village of Bloomington received one of the highest honors for design in senior living for the new community fitness center. The $ 7.5 million fitness center was designed by Tremain Architects & Planners and opened in October 2011. Friendship Village, owned and managed by Lifespace Communities, Inc., has earned one of four national Citation of Merit awards from Environments for Aging.

The 17,000-square-foot fitness center features a salt water pool and spa, Technogym-equipped gym, snack bar, exercise studio, indoor golf simulator, outdoor putting green and patio. In the new addition, residents can take instructor-led classes, exercise with a personal trainer or relax with a massage. Residents of the community helped make the project possible, raising more than $ 2.5 million of the funds needed to complete the center.

This project was truly a collaboration between our residents, staff and the Tremain design group, said Rick Meyer, executive director of Friendship Village of Bloomington. Everyone in our community has a stake in the fitness center, and were honored to have been bestowed with such a prestigious national award.

The fitness center has a contemporary interior design and features tall ceilings and windows with views to the updated outdoor space. Outside the fitness center, the community added new landscaping, a patio with a stone fireplace and a putting green. This location will also host the communitys farmers market.

Nineteen judges, including architects, interior designers and educators, determined the Citation of Merit award winners. The Center for Health Design and the International Interior Design Association will recognize the 2012 DESIGN/Environments for Aging award winners this April at the Environments for Aging 2012 conference in Orlando, Fla.

For more information about Friendship Village of Bloomington or to schedule a tour of the new fitness center, call (952) 831-7500 or visit http://www.friendshipvillagemn.com.

ABOUT FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF BLOOMINGTON

Since 1979, Friendship Village of Bloomington has set the standard in senior living and provided its residents with a fulfilling and active lifestyle. Owned and managed by Lifespace Communities, the community is located at 8100 Highwood Drive in Bloomington, and offers 307 independent living apartments and townhomes with modern conveniences and amenities. As a Life Care community, Friendship Village of Bloomington provides a continuum of care, including on-site assisted living, skilled nursing and memory support residences. For more information about Friendship Village of Bloomington, call (952) 831-7500 or visit http://www.friendshipvillagemn.com.

ABOUT LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES

Founded in 1976, Lifespace Communities, based in Des Moines, Iowa, is a not-for-profit corporation that has grown to operate 12 Continuing Care Retirement Communities in seven states, serving more than 5,000 residents and employing 2,500 team members. Communities are located in Iowa, Minnesota, Kansas, Illinois, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Florida. The organization is recognized by the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 100 as the seventh largest not-for-profit senior living provider system in the country.

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Wheaton, Ill. (PRWEB) March 03, 2012

Redeveloping a shopping center during a recession is no easy task. However, the 251,313-square foot Rice Lake Square, in Wheaton, Ill., recently completed an expansive renovation that took five months, half the usual time for a project of this size, and at about 30% of the usual cost, according to John Zoerner, Vice-President of Development & Construction Services for Mid-America Asset Management, the Oakbrook Terrace-based firm that oversaw the redevelopment.

The key was in the planning, Mr. Zoerner says. We spent more than 18 months scrutinizing the impact of each cost and how we could get the most bang for our buck before embarking on the renovation. Also, we pared everything down to three main goals and stuck to them. Those goals were 1) to improve visibility from the street, 2) improve traffic flow throughout the center, and 3) to improve the pedestrian experience through the use of new plazas. Without this kind of forethought, a renovation like this would have cost at least $ 1 million more, and it would have taken twice as long to complete, he says.

Details of the renovation included new roof uplighting and tower elements, two new pedestrian plazas, the addition of several convenient parking spaces, improvements to traffic flow and landscaping, and new signage throughout the center that was placed last December.

Why take on a project like this during a recession? Mr. Zoerner said Mid-Americas strategy on behalf of the centers owner, Grosvenor Americas, was to improve the propertys placement in the local market so that when the recession was over, retailers would see this as the premier shopping center in the area. We wanted this project to come out of the recession ahead of the curve, he said. He credits the careful planning to his entire team consisting of Mid-America Asset Management, architect Pappageorge Haymes Partners, civil engineer SPACECO, Inc., landscape architect Hitchcock Design Group and general contractor Pepper Construction.

This is the first major enhancement to Rice Lake Square since it was constructed in two phases between 1990 and 1992. The center is located near the northeast corner of Butterfield and Naperville Roads in Wheaton, Ill, a far west suburb of Chicago, with anchors including Whole Foods, Stein Mart and PetsMart. Adjacent retail includes Jewel/Osco, Old Navy, TJ Maxx, Home Goods and others.

Mid-America Asset Management Inc., based in Oakbrook Terrace, Ill., is a member of Mid-America Real Estate Group and a ChainLinks affiliate. The company is Midwest’s largest third-party retail asset manager, leasing and/or managing more than 50 million square feet of retail throughout the Midwest. For more information, call (630) 954-7300 or visit midamericagrp.com

Grosvenor is a privately owned property group with offices in 17 of the worlds most dynamic cities. It has four regional investment and development businesses in Britain & Ireland, the Americas, Australia and Asia Pacific; an international fund management business, which operates across these markets and in continental Europe; and a portfolio of indirect investments. As of December 31, 2010, these six businesses had total assets under management of C$ 16.8 billion. Unusual for a private company, Grosvenor publishes a full Annual Report & Accounts, available at http://www.grosvenor.com.

PRESS CONTACTS representing Mid-America Asset Management, Inc.

Jonelle Kearney

jonelle(at)dodier(dot)com

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center is pleased to announce their newest product line expansion with the addition of the Trex Decking system. This top-quality composite decking is considered to be one of the best on the market today, offering customers a 25-year warranty. Additionally they will be carrying the newest product from the AZEK Vast line, Composite Landscape and Resurfacing Pavers.

When we add new products to our inventory, we look for things that offer a high-quality and value for our customers. We are very excited about the new composite pavers from AZEK Vast. There is nothing like it in the market and they are a totally green product. We carry several lines of composite decking and feel that the addition of Trex and AZEK Vast helps us round out the offering by giving our customers a great selection, said Mike Judy, President of Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center.

Composite pavers are a relatively new item, available in two different thicknesses. One is geared to decking and garden use, while the other is resilient enough to pave a driveway. Each of the pavers fit securely into a grid system and lock in place, similar to a childs Lego toy. These unique pavers resist stains and mildew, are more durable than concrete and weigh less than concrete pavers. They offer a variety of colors and can be mixed and matched into creative color combinations and designs.

The Trex composite decking line includes all the necessary products to complete a deck, including handrails, fasteners, hidden connectors and a variety of colors and styles. Trex offers a great selection of the most sought-after color combinations. This splinterless wood look-alike makes it a perfect product for lovers of bare feet.

Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center has an 80,000 square feet showroom and warehouse, featuring everything from nails and lumber to kitchen and bath cabinets, doors, hardware and even a line of construction wearables. As winter becomes spring, homeowners and contractors begin to look at outdoor projects like decking, lattice work, siding, fencing, railing, new doors and windows; now with the addition of the AZEK Vast Pavers, an entire deck and garden area can be completed with the help from Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center. It is the one-stop shop for all spring projects. While a large portion of their business is selling to contractors, homeowners love to wander through the showroom, getting ideas and inspiration from the numerous large-screen TVs with galleries of photos and projects.

For kitchen and bath remodeling projects, Hyde Park has two on-staff designers to help with layouts and designs for the homeowner. Their large variety of cabinets, hardware and accessories are displayed in mini-showrooms complete with ideas for accessories and decorating. Professional decorators find the variety of products at Hyde Park Design Center a great advantage when working with clientsthey can bring them into the showroom and together create the look and feel that the customer is seeking.

The Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center is open weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. They encourage architects, designers and decorators to bring their clients into the showroom during the selection phase of any project. Appointments with the kitchen designers are appreciated. They are centrally located at 3360 Red Bank Road, near the Lunken Airport, with convenient access from Columbia Parkway or Interstate 71.

To view some of the great ideas from Hyde Park Lumber and Design Center, visit their web site at http://www.hydeparklumber.com

Contact information:

Patricia Stirnkorb,

Marketing and PR

513-860-0176

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

The Alexandra Resort’s stunning facility features a large oceanfront deck with stylish furniture and a patio flame, a spacious concierge desk area with complimentary guest work station and an impressive front desk, framed by gorgeous views of the turquoise waters. Arriving guests are greeted with complimentary cold towel service and tropical beverages.

Numerous guest suite and resort facilities have also been upgraded and include:

St. Joseph, Michigan (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

Pier 33 Marina of St. Joseph Michigan is preparing for another return to Chicagos premier boating event, the upcoming Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show and Pier 33 will present an eye-catching display of new boats from Pursuit.

Joining forces with fellow Pursuit dealer Centerpointe Yacht Services of Sturgeon Bay & Kenosha, WI, Pier 33s lineup of new Pursuit Boats will include four models well-suited for boaters around Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan.

Boat show visitors will get their first look at Pursuits new 180 Center Console, a cornerstone of Pursuits very-affordable Inshore Series. This new model is value-priced to allow more new boat owners to enjoy Pursuit quality, reliability and legendary reputation at an exceptionally competitive price. The C 180 features an all-fiberglass grid stringer system, a 100 quart cooler, 203 quart insulated fish & storage box beneath the bow platform, 12 gallon livewell, built-in tackle box and the confidence provided by the Pursuit Protection Plan. Some of those features will catch the attention of the fishermen on hand, but theres more to the C 180 than casting a line deep freeboard, comfortable aft seating, a built-in forward console cooler seat and well-designed leaning post provide ample accommodations for a trip to the beach or to visit the neighbors. Power is provided by the boating world’s benchmark for reliability and performance- a Yamaha 115 HP Four-Stroke outboard.

Returning for encore performances are two hits that made their first appearances for Pier 33 at the 2011 Chicago Boat Show, the Pursuit 265 Dual Console and the 280 Sport.

The 265 DC boasts a Pursuit exclusive an epoxy-infused fiberglass windshield frame and tempered glass windshield, topped-off with fiberglass hardtop with white aluminum powder-coated framework. This is truly a 26-foot yacht and the yacht-quality features go well beyond the windshield. The windlass anchoring system is neatly hidden away with thru-hull anchor storage at the bow. All of the heavy-duty stainless steel deck hardware is recessed for safety and styling. Pursuits rugged non-skid design provides steady footing and the high freeboard fore and aft nestles the boating crew in comfort. Aft seating is built to hide-away, opening the cockpit for serious fishing when needed and a spacious enclosed head compartment is hidden inside the portside console. Yamahas 350 HP V-8 outboard powers the deep-vee hull with expected agility and responsiveness at all throttle ranges, controlled by Yamahas Command Link Plus system, with full digital controls for throttle and gauges. Pier 33 will be offering free 2012 Launch On Command service with the purchase of the 265 Dual Console during the boat show.

With an ideal combination of center console convenience and luxury seating, Pursuits 280 Sport has already been a popular model with Pier 33 boaters. Twin Yamaha 250s provide exhilarating big-water performance and comfort with a rough-water ride soothed by the 24-degree deadrise of this hull design. Pursuits Sport concept includes an oversized hardtop, extending further forward and further aft of the center console, as well as to the gunwales, for exceptional shade and shelter. Plush seating is deep at the bow and hides away with fore and aft facing lounge seats in the cockpit.

Rounding-out the show display is the always-popular Pursuit 230 Center Console. Nimble, fast and ready for the demanding conditions confronted by Pier 33s Lake Michigan boaters, the C 230 is also trailerable enough to reach favorite, but further, destinations. The C 230 also features an enclosed head compartment, T-top, comfortably cushioned seating and Yamahas dependable 250 HP outboard.

Although built in Fort Pierce, FL, Pursuit has a well-known Great Lakes heritage. Pursuit is a division of S2 Yachts, headquartered in Holland, MI and founded by Chairman of the Board Leon Slikkers. From Leon Slikkers’ first hand-built boats in the early ’50′s through today’s advanced engineering, design and manufacturing found at Pursuit, the Slikkers name has been synonomous with the highest standards of quality and integrity.

Pier 33 will have some special factory-direct incentives available for all boat show purchases on new Pursuits and these incentives will apply to boats at the show, in stock or for factory-fresh 2012 orders. “With the boating season just a few months away, this show is the ideal time for shoppers to choose a new boat, spec it to their needs and ensure that they’re ready to go at the first sign of summer” says Pier 33′s General Manager, Tighe Curran.

Pier 33 is Michigans largest dealer for Pursuit Boats and is located in St. Joseph, Michigan. Pier 33 is also a dealer for new boats from Scout and Chaparral. Pier 33 is a full-service marina, with used boat sales, yacht brokerage, 220 docks, complete boat storage and boat repair services and boater conveniences such as Launch on Command and Hook n Go options available in-season. Pier 33 serves boaters from a wide region, with many visitors and clients based in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Wisconsin.

To keep boaters updated before, during and after the boat show, Pier 33 has a variety of tools including regular updates on Facebook, Twitter, Pier 33s YouTube Channel and Pier 33s Boat Show Blog. These updates will include more details about the Pursuit display and Pier 33s Scout display, special incentives offered by Pursuit, Scout and Chaparral during the show, Pier 33s own promotions, photos and videos from the show site and much more.

The Progressive Insurance Chicago Boat, Sports & RV Show opens Thursday, January 12 and concludes Monday, January 16 and will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Emeryville, CA (PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Six years ago, Bay Area architecture design firm, Hayashida Architects, celebrated the groundbreaking of the Jodo Shinshu Center with the Buddhist Church of America after the architectural firm provided the renovation and design for the center. Now, in its fifth year of existence, Hayashida Architects would like to congratulate the Jodo Shinshu Center on its success.

The challenge was to incorporate the headquarters of a national Japanese Buddhist organization into a former car showroom and repair shop, said Sady Hayashida, founder and principal of Hayashida Architects. We worked with the Berkeley Landmark Commission, the Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association, and with the Buddhist community locally and from abroad, to create a design that had to accommodate many functional needs within a constantly fluctuating budget, and that would also meet the approval of differing stakeholders.

Since 1979, the Bay Area architecture interior design firm, Hayashida Architects has a built relationships and a reputation based on its high-quality work and expertise. It offers complete and custom architecture design services that will fit any clients needs. The renowned architecture firm listens to and helps clients through every step of their projects, and provides services such as site visits and inspections, site selection, zoning approvals, project management, cost estimates, building and site design, interior design, branding, furniture and casework design, and more.

With Hayashida Architects, a client can trust that they will have consistent contact throughout the duration of their project, whether it is a single job or multiple jobs, Hayashida said. Furthermore, our firm does not have a pre-decided style that we impose on our clients. Instead, we use our technical expertise and experience to develop designs that solve the particulars of each project and fulfill our client’s needs.

For more information about Hayashida Architects or any of its services, call 510-250-3531, view the firm on the web at http://www.hayashida-architects.com or visit 1250 Fourth St., Suite 340, in Emeryville.

About Hayashida Architects

Since 1979, Hayashida Architects has provided a variety of architectural services that include commercial, food service, historic preservation, interior design, restaurant design, office and residential projects, tenant improvements, and urban design and planning. Its experience involves a wide range of rehabilitation and renovation work, as well as the design of entire buildings and commercial centers.

The foundation of the firm’s strength stems from the expertise, dedication and upstanding character of its partners and staff. More than 75 percent of its employees have been with the firm for more than 10 years.

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Lyndhurst, N.J. (PRWEB) December 28, 2011

The Hampshire Companies, a full-service, private real estate investment firm with equity in assets valued at over $ 2.5 billion, has announced that Home Goods, a division of TJX Companies, Inc. which offers an ever-changing assortment of unique and distinctive home decor at unbeatable values, has leased 24,000 square feet of premier retail space at Veterans Square Town Center located in Lyndhurst, N.J.

Situated on 12.31 acres, the 144,400 retail center boasts tenants such as Shop Rite Supermarket, Staples, GNC, and GoWirless. Currently 8,300 square feet of space remains available at the highly active shopping center which offers abundant onsite parking and excellent retail traffic averaging more than 45,000 shoppers per week. Given the strong demand at the center, Hampshire is currently expanding the site adding an additional 30,000 square feet of retail space.

Veterans Square continues to be strong performer in our retail portfolio, said Kim Stirba-Reynolds, a Senior Investment Manager for The Hampshire Companies. Strategically positioned within Bergen County, this multi-tenant retail center has thrived due to the variety of high caliber tenants Hampshire has secured and the centers ideal location in a densely populated area. We look forward to further expanding the site to further accommodate tenant demands and consumer needs.

About The Hampshire Companies

The Hampshire Companies is a full-service, private real estate investment firm based in Morristown, N.J. The Hampshire Companies is a vibrant, dynamic organization that combines creative vision and superior execution, thereby enabling it to create and enhance value in real estate investments. Additional information on The Hampshire Companies is available online at http://www.hampshireco.com.

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NEW YORK, NY (PRWEB) January 11, 2012

HOK is the U.S. Green Building Councils official design partner for Project Haiti, a facility targeting LEED

Vista, CA (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

World Buyers Wholesale Gifts & Home Decor is pleased to announce the opening of their new Showroom at the California Market Center (CMC) in Los Angeles California. Located at 110 E 9th Street at Main Street, on the 12 floor in showroom C1201. The addition of this showroom completes four venues in the industrys largest and most popular settings. Debuting with the Cal Mart’s January 2012 Gift & Home Show from the 17th thru the 23rd, World Buyers will be showcasing their new product lines for the 2012 buying season.

New and expanded lines now include more home decor selections in many popular categories. New additions include large wall mirrors and clocks, wall art, jeweled photo frames and ceramics to name a few. Buyers and merchandisers can now select from larger decor pieces like tables, room screens and display shelving. Of course, popular lines like butterfly garlands, paperweights, fashion, candles, lanterns, ethnic items remain with best sellers and new options.

World Buyers Wholesale Gifts has had a presence at the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles California for sixteen years. The showroom houses its complete line of over 50 categories and year after year remains increasingly popular with not only gift and home decor buyers, but also with interior designers, event planners and merchandisers.

Both venues offer convenient parking and are located just blocks from the Staples Center offering dining, shopping, events and popular hotels making a stay during show seasons fun and relaxing. Shuttles drive buyers to and from Cal Mart and LA Mart for ultimate buying convenience.

Serving buyers in the southern and eastern part of the country and including many international buyers, is their showroom in Atlanta Georgia located at 240 Peachtree Street NW, Building 2, Suite 1027C. World Buyers has had a presence at this large complex going on six years. In the heart of downtown Atlanta and also conveniently located among fine restaurants, shopping and hotels.

Yet another showroom is housed at the Anne McGilvray Showrooms in Dallas Texas. Located at the Anne McGilvray Showplace, 2332 Valdina Street in Dallas. The McGilvary Showrooms also provide shuttles to other area venues during seasonal show dates.

World Buyers showrooms continue their popularity among buyers of wholesale gifts due to their eclectic wholesale gifts selections from traditional, kitsch, contemporary and vintage. Additionally fashion accessories like jewelry, scarves, handbags and hats are favorite sellers for retail consumers. “We’re very excited about the addition of the California Market Center Showroom. Especially since the January show will b the first preview of hundreds of new products.”

World Buyers also has several thousand products online at http://www.worldbuyers.com. Eligible wholesale buyers can easily register to gain access to purchase online. Simply follow the instructions on their registration page and approval is ususally within 24 hours.

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