Residential-Scale Wind Turbines on Display at U.S. Botanic Garden

Two wind turbines scaled to power individual homes, farms, or businesses are available for public viewing on the National Mall and will remain in place through January 2009 as part of an effort to demonstrate environmentally sustainable practices. The turbines are part of a larger exhibit by the United States Botanic Garden, which is located on the Mall adjacent to the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit – One Planet – Ours! Sustainability for the 22nd... 

AllRegs FCRA Coursework Approved for Attorney CLE Credit in California and Florida

AllRegs, the leading information provider for the mortgage industry, announced that its Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) coursework has been approved for continuing legal education (CLE) credit by the State Bar of California and the Florida Bar Association. The coursework is delivered through the organization’s education division, AllRegs Academy. “As mortgage regulations continue to evolve based on Congress’ response to recent market changes,... 

Lewis Realty Advisors Announces Formation of Acquisition Counseling Network to Serve Public Agencies

Lewis Realty Advisors, the nation’s leading eminent domain advisory firm, has announced the formation of its nationwide Acquisition Counseling Network. The new unit will deliver comprehensive management of real estate acquisition services for public agencies, utilizing its national network of seasoned real estate professionals, to ensure timely right-of-way delivery on budget. “The Acquisition Counseling Network counsels and coordinates the tasks... 

Corrections Corporation of America Announces $150 Million Stock Repurchase Program

Corrections Corporation of America, the nation’s largest provider of corrections management services to government agencies, announced today that its board of directors has approved a stock repurchase program to repurchase up to $150 million of the Company’s common stock. This program is intended to be implemented though purchases made from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with Securities... 

Cubellis’ Thomas P. Baglivo, AIA, NCARB, Appointed National Peer to U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

Cubellis, an international architecture, interior design and engineering firm, announce that Thomas Baglivo, AIA, NCARB, Principal, Architecture and Interior Design has been appointed by GSA’s Commissioner of Public Buildings to serve on its National Register of Peer Professionals for the Design Excellence Program. GSA commissions architects and engineers to design new buildings and to modernize existing facilities for civilian federal agencies... 

HANDI-RAMP EXPANDS LINE OF UNIQUE NON-SKID STAIR TREADS

As winter approaches, it has become even easier to safeguard homes and small businesses by using the best-selling Non-Skid Stair Strips from Handi-Ramp. Enthusiastically adopted by homeowners as well as commercial and industrial users, the 1/8” thick extruded and dimpled aluminum strips are now available in a variety sizes and wide range of colors to meet customer needs. Easy to install in a matter of minutes and backed by a lifetime guarantee,... 

Texas Realty Prices Double in a Decade, According to David Lewis, Founder of Lewis Realty Advisors

The last 10 years have been a decade of growth and significant realty value increases in Texas with many properties more than doubling in value, according to Lewis Realty Advisors, one of the oldest and most respected Texas-based real estate valuation and consulting firms. Job growth and the strength of the state’s economy boosted demand — and the prices — for office space, retail centers, manufacturing buildings and residential properties...