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February 11th, 2012
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Cozy Items Introduces a Minimal-Wattage, Zero-Clearance Area Heater, Best for Business office Use


Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 31, 2012

Almost every office manager has found themselves in the middle of an office temperature war at one time or another. Its too hot. Its too cold. One employee can be visibly perspiring, while another is bundled in layers from head to toe. Its nearly impossible to make everyone happy.

Chicago based company, Cozy Products, has developed a solution to this wide-spread problem. The Cozy Legs flat-panel personal heater is a low-wattage, zero-clearance item that keeps legs and feet warm using radiant and convection heat.

Many offices ban the use of space heaters due to high energy costs, safety concerns and inefficiencies caused by tripped circuit breakers. Cozy Legs can put an end to the office temperature wars and the concerns associated with the use of space heaters:

1.) Cozy Legs is a low-wattage, energy-efficient device that operates on just 150 watts the same as an average light bulb. Typical space heaters use up to 2500 watts! Cozy Legs allow business owners to keep the thermostat lower while individuals who want extra warmth use the personal heater at their desks.

2.) Cozy Legs is a zero-clearance item. With most space heaters, flammable material must remain a certain distance from the operating device.

3.) Cozy Legs is certified by ETL to meet applicable U.S. and Canada electrical safety standards (UL equivalent). Even the strictest office and building codes can allow the use of the Cozy Legs personal heaters.

4.) Cozy Legs is ideal for office use. It can be used free-standing or wall-mounted under any desk. The gentle heat improves comfort and work performance. The 10-ft cord reaches most outlets without the need for an extension cord or additional power strip. And the in-cord roller power switch gives fingertip control for added convenience.

For more information about Cozy Legs and other Cozy Products personal heaters, visit http://www.cozyproducts.com.

About Cozy Products:

Cozy Products is based in Chicago, IL and offers energy-efficient, low-wattage personal heaters that save on electricity costs, prevent circuit overloads and reduce fire risk. These personal heaters are safe for use by everyone and cost just pennies a day to run.

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February 7th, 2012
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Napa Wine Country Lodging, The Best Western In addition Inn at the Vines Goes Green


Napa, CA (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Designated as a Best Western Plus hotel, Napa’s wine country lodging, Inn at the Vines features accommodations that suit the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Now, the Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is a certified green hotel through Best Western International. Best Western properties in compliance with at least one of the national or international eco-labeling programs for the hotel industry will be able to display the eco-friendly icon on bestwestern.com and related web sites.

“We recycle of course,” said Bret Cudd of Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines. “To help conserve energy, we have an Ozone machine in the hotel laundry that uses only cold water. Water Energy Ozone Laundry Systems greatly reduces the environmental impact of traditional laundry operations. The big shift is realizing that you can achieve high quality standards without using all the hot water and chemicals. Ozone is a highly effective oxidizer that actually delivers multiple cleaning factors to your laundry process using only cold water. We also have motion detectors on the HVAC units in guest rooms, fluorescent and LED light bulbs. We are in the process of receiving charging stations for plug-in vehicles. We even signed up for http://www.cleantheworld.org and recycle all bar soap and shampoo to save lives.”

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines also took the initiative to help children in need by sponsoring a child through World Vision, located on the web at http://www.worldvision.org.

The Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is ideally situated in the beautiful town of Napa with easy access to hundreds of wineries and the Napa Valley Wine Train. Hotel guests will discover a variety of nearby restaurants and amazing golfing at the Chardonnay Golf Club or Silverado Country Club and Resort. The boutique hotel also offers travelers a complete experience, with rooms that feature complimentary high-speed internet access, direct dial telephones with voicemail, satellite TV, refrigerators, hair dryers and more. The hotel also features free parking, an outdoor pool and hot tub, a restaurant, and a complete business center for business travelers.

For more information about any of the Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines services or amenities, call 707-312-8862, view the hotel on the web at http://www.innatthevines.com or visit 100 Soscol Ave. in Napa Valley.

About Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is a Napa boutique hotel, featuring convenient wine country lodging in Napa Valley, accommodations for both business and leisure travelers and pet-friendly rooms.

Best Western Plus Inn at the Vines is central to many Napa Valley activities. It is just minutes away from historic Downtown Napa, shopping, restaurants and more. Enjoy world-class restaurants, championship golf courses and the many wineries that have made Napa Valley a favorite destination for travelers throughout the world. Discover nearby parks, hiking trails, horseback riding and hot air balloon rides.

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January 1st, 2012
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FORA.Television Announces Its Top rated Ten Video clips of 2011 A Tribute Sequence to the Late Christopher Hitchens Garners the Best of the Calendar year Award.


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) January 01, 2012

FORA.tv, the leading online destination for video programs from the worlds best conferences and events, announced today its Top Ten Videos of 2011, completing a day-by-day countdown begun in late December 2011. Selected videos were chosen from among FORA.tvs wide range of offerings, spanning topics such as science, technology, the environment, the economy, politics and culture. FORA.tv selected as its top pick of the year a series of videos celebrating the life and intellectual firepower of one of its favorite speakers, the great iconoclast Christopher Hitchens.

In this collection Hitchens addresses such issues as the existence of God, great literature, sixties radicals, President Obamas Israel Policy, and his favorite whiskey at such notable venues as the New York Public Library, the Hoover Institution, the Commonwealth Club and the 92nd Street Y.

The complete FORA.tv 2011 Top Ten List is below. All listed videos are available for viewing at FORA.tv. Video player embed codes are available for all video for reposting to additional sites.

10. ‘Nice’ is Not an Adjective to Describe Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs lived as if the normal rules didn’t apply to him, says Walter Isaacson, the biographer of Apple’s cofounder. December 14, 2011; Commonwealth Club, San Francisco, CA.

9. Michael Moore: Here Comes Trouble

The controversial filmmaker discusses the student loan crisis, the failing GOP, and Obama’s disillusioned progressive supporters. October 2, 2011; Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, Washington, DC.

8. There Never Was a First Homo Sapiens

The missing link in human evolution: Can we really tell the exact moment when one species evolves into another? October 1, 2011, New Yorker Festival; New York, NY.

7. Debate: The World Would Be Better Off Without Religion

In this highly charged debate presented by Intelligence Squared U.S., humanist and theology scholars argue whether or not religion helps or hinders the progress of humanity. November 15, 2011; NYU Skirball Center; New York, NY.

6. Slavoj iek: Catastrophic But Not Serious

Our modern, 21st century world is faced with a number of threats. Why don’t we take them seriously? April 4, 2011; CUNY Graduate Center; New York, NY.

5. Steven Pinker: Language as a Window into Human Nature

This fascinating and humorous animated lecture details how we use passive language to gain trust or build relationships. February 4, 2011; The RSA; London, UK.

4. Are Humans Just Another Primate?

A professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University identifies what’s truly novel about humanity. February 15, 2011; California Academy of Sciences; San Francisco, CA.

3. Venture Capitalist Roger McNamee Says ‘Google Is Done’

Elevation Partners co-founder Roger McNamee claims Google has become too successful and its product is now polluted. June 28, 2011; Paley Center for the Media; Los Angeles, CA.

2. WikiLeaks: Why It Matters, Why It Doesn’t?

An expert panel discusses the right of government to keep secrets vs. the right of citizens to know the truth. January 19, 2011; Churchill Club; Santa Clara, CA.

1. Christopher Hitchens (1949-2011)A Tribute

The FORA.tv community celebrates the life and words of one of our favorite speakers, the great iconoclast Christopher Hitchens. A Series featuring Christopher Hitchens.

ABOUT FORA.tv

FORA.tv is the leading online destination for video programs from the world’s best conferences and events. With more than 10,000 free and fee-based videos and its iPad Conference Channel app, FORA.tv has the web’s largest collection of programs that feature the people, issues, and ideas changing the world. FORA.tv helps hundreds of organizations including the Aspen Institute, the Economist, the New York Public Library, and Wired expand the audience for their events. FORA.tv has been named a Top 50 Web Site by TIME, and a Top Education Site by The Telegraph. FORA.tv is funded by a select group of investors led by William R. Hearst III and is based in San Francisco.

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November 12th, 2011
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EPA Names Light Bulb Finder as Very best All round App: Apps for the Setting Challenge


Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has selected the Light Bulb Finder mobile app as the Winner, Best Overall App in the Apps for the Environment Challenge. Developed by Eco Hatchery, the Light Bulb Finder app enables users to easily switch from conventional incandescent to energy-efficient lighting at home. It is available as a free download on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Android mobile devices.

The convergence of mobile technology, energy efficiency and sustainability is a natural fit. Consumers can use mobile apps to get instant, individualized information at home and on the go to make fast, informed decisions. We are excited to receive this recognition from the EPA, said Andrea Nylund, co-founder of Eco Hatchery.

On Tuesday, November 8th, the EPA presented the “Best Overall App” award to Light Bulb Finder at Apps for the Environment Forum in Arlington, VA.

Based on simple user inputs, the Light Bulb Finder app recommends energy-saving light bulbs with the right light quality, fit and style. It displays financial payback information and uses EPAs eGRID data to calculate environmental impact when users replace incandescent bulbs with energy-efficient equivalents. Users can buy bulbs through the app or at local stores.

Lighting accounts for over 14 percent of home electricity consumption, so the potential for saving energy and reducing environmental impact is significant. The typical U.S. household can save over $ 120 per year on electricity by switching to energy-efficient lighting, but many homeowners are slow to switch because the choices can be overwhelming, said Adam Borut, president and co-founder of Eco Hatchery.

Consumers have a lot of questions as the market is being flooded with new technologies such as Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs), Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and halogen incandescents.

They are confronted with new measurements such as lumens and color temperature, and they are concerned about bulb and light quality, not to mention financial payback, Borut said.

The Light Bulb Finder app cuts through the confusion and provides instant bulb recommendations for standard and specialty lighting with key financial payback information and carbon footprint information.

Our goal in developing the app was to overcome the obstacles to action by giving users instant answers, enabling them to make decisions based on their own budget and priorities, Borut added.

Eco Hatchery partners with utility companies and cities that use the app as a platform for raising consumer awareness of energy efficiency initiatives and resources. When using the app, users have direct access to information on energy-saving resources in their area, such as rebates, recycling services and whole house energy audits.

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