Folsom, CA (PRWEB) February 17, 2012

8minutenergy Renewables, LLC, signed a 25-year contract to sell 200 megawatts (200MWac) of clean, renewable solar energy from the Mount Signal Solar project in Imperial Valley, Calif., to San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E). The transaction was conducted with 82LV 8ME, LLC, a subsidiary of 8minutenergy Renewables, a leading independent solar PV developer based in Folsom, Calif., which has a joint development agreement with AES Solar of Arlington Va., to develop and build the Mount Signal Solar project. AES Solar, a joint venture between the AES Corporation and Riverstone Holdings LLC, develops, owns and operates utility scale photovoltaic solar installations worldwide.

The Mount Signal Solar project is a large, utility-scale solar generation facility sited on 1,940 of low-productivity farmland in the Imperial Valley, Calif. The project will create nearly 450 direct jobs and more than 500 indirect jobs in Imperial County, Calif. during the 18-month construction period. The Imperial Valley currently has an unemployment rate of about 30%, which is among the highest in the country.

The Mount Signal Solar project is slated to begin delivery of renewable energy to SDG&E in mid-2013. Mount Signal Solar project’s annual production capacity of approximately 500 million kilowatt hours (kWhs) of electricity will produce enough renewable solar energy to serve 72,000 households in SDG&E’s service territory. This clean solar generation plant will displace the equivalent of approximately 356,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year, which is equal to the amount that roughly 15 million trees would displace annually.

The Mount Signal Solar project will connect with SDG&E’s Imperial Valley substation, and its renewable solar energy will be transmitted over the utility’s Sunrise Powerlink transmission line, currently under construction and slated for completion in 2012.

“We look forward to delivering clean, renewable energy to over 72,000 customers of San Diego Gas & Electric,” said Martin Hermann, chief executive officer of 8minutenergy Renewables, which has over 2,000MW and 15,000 acres of private, disturbed land under development for renewable solar projects in California. “The project is located Imperial Valley, which is one of the most favorable areas for solar. It will be also one of the first to transmit power via the new Sunrise Powerlink.”

“The Mount Signal Solar project will ultimately create nearly 1,000 direct and indirect jobs in an area with high unemployment, and produce renewable energy that will further SDG&E’s goal of helping the state meet its 33 percent RPS mandate,” said Tom Buttgenbach, president of 8minutenergy Renewables. “SDG&E and the Imperial County Board of Supervisors all played pivotal roles in the careful evaluation, planning and support of this project.”

The utility-scale solar power system for Mount Signal Solar project is comprised of state-of-the-art solar photovoltaic modules, related power electronics, and other components including an advanced tracking system that follows the sun to maximize energy production. This solar composition of large scale solar arrays is designed to feed the SDG&E electric utility grid and represents the future paradigm for large scale electrical generation.

The contract is pending approval from the California Public Utilities Commission.

About AES Solar

AES Solar was established in March 2008 as a joint venture between the AES Corporation and Riverstone Holdings LLC. The company develops, owns and operates utility-scale solar power plants. With 256 MW of projects in operation and construction and a significant project pipeline it has grown to become one of the leading global solar power producers, with presence in Europe, North America and Asia.

About 8minutenergy Renewables, LLC

8minutenergy is a California-based company that is passionate about helping California develop its renewable energy industry and is developing more than 2,000 MW of utility-scale solar projects all located on private, disturbed and low-productivity farm land within California. 8minutenergy’s development team is the largest focused on utility-scale solar PV in California and the United States. In concert with our partners, 8minutenergy delivers complete solar power plant solutions, including all aspects of development, financing, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance. 8minutenergy’s proprietary transmission, land and economic analysis process and tools helps select optimal power plant sites for accelerated permitting with counties and utilities. 8minutenergy has offices in Folsom, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and El Centro, California. For more information, please call (916) 608-9060, send email to info(at)8minutenergy(dot)com or visit http://www.8minutenergy.com.

About SDG&E

SDG&E is a regulated public utility that provides safe and reliable energy service to 3.6 million consumers through 1.4 million electric meters and more than 850,000 natural gas meters in San Diego and southern Orange counties. The utility’s area spans 4,100 square miles. SDG&E is committed to creating ways to help customers save energy and money every day.

SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy. Sempra Energy, based in San Diego, is a Fortune 500 energy services holding company with 2010 revenues of $ 9 billion. The Sempra Energy companies’ 17,500 employees serve more than 31 million consumers worldwide.

Media Contacts:

San Diego Gas & Electric

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8minutenergy Renewables

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AES Solar

Patty Rollin

(703) 682-1276

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Singapore Company Incorporation Specialists

(PRWEB) February 17, 2012

German energy engineering service provider Cendid Energy Solutions has announced that it will deliver turn-key energy management solutions across the Asia Pacific region through its Singapore hub. The company, which helps industrial clients reap energy cost savings whilst cutting down their carbon emissions, has recently incorporated in Singapore through company registration specialists Rikvin.

Commenting on the opening of its Singapore hub, Mr. Tino Daniel Puce, Managing Director of Cendid Energy Solutions said, “We have observed that there is a huge demand for energy education and efficiency services in Asia. Prior to this, we were based in Freiburg, Germany and constantly had to fly out to meet our clients across Asia. So, we decided to have Singapore as a hub to serve our clients in the region. Furthermore, Singapore has the best business infrastructure in South-east Asia.”

Cendid currently offers turn-key solutions that include a thorough diagnosis of clients’ issues, design engineering and concept development of the solutions and finally, the installation of the solutions. The energy management firm plans to expand its team and have Singapore professionals on board to run the business in Asia. It also wishes to explore the markets in the region and help clients reduce their carbon footprint sustainably. In the process, it looks forward to a solid and improved customer base.

Other than company incorporation, Cendid Energy Solutions has also engaged Rikvin for Singapore work visa application as well as registered office and corporate secretarial services.

Commenting on his experience of forming a Singapore company, Mr. Puce added, “Overall, our experience was very good. We have searched online for incorporation services providers in Singapore and contacted several companies for support via email. We found that Rikvin replied the fastest and in the most comprehensive way. All our requirements were looked after and we are very satisfied.”

Cendid is also the winner of Rikvin’s Dragon Year Promotion Draw. The draw, which spanned between 15 December 2011 and 31 January 2012, was open to all clients who have engaged Rikvin for company incorporation services and remained as clients on the draw date, 1 February 2012. The draw was public and Cendid Energy Solutions took home an Apple iPad2 64GB within five days of notification.

Satish Bakhda, Head of Rikvin’s Operations said, “The Dragon Year Promotion Draw was our way of ushering the new year and thanking our clients for their support. We have observed a good number of Singapore company registrations in spite of concerns over an impending economic slowdown. We look forward to our clients’ success in Singapore and wish them the very best this year.”

ABOUT CENDID ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Cendid Energy Solutions is an energy engineering provider that aims to help industrial clients or plants reap energy cost savings whilst cutting down their carbon emissions. Cendid offers turn-key solutions that include a thorough diagnosis of issues, design engineering and concept development of the solutions and finally, the installation of the solutions. Cendid was established in Germany and has expanded to Singapore to serve the regional market.

ABOUT RIKVIN

Rikvin is a Singapore-based consultancy that offers business solutions for both local and foreign professionals, investors and entrepreneurs. Rikvin’s areas of expertise include Singapore company incorporation, registration, offshore company setup, accounting, taxation and other related corporate services. Rikvin also provides Singapore work visa and immigration services for foreign professionals wishing to relocate to Singapore.

Rikvin Pte Ltd

20 Cecil Street, #14-01, Equity Plaza, Singapore 049705

(65) 6438 8887

http://www.rikvin.com/

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Heated-Towel-Rails new ‘White-2012′ range! Ideal for any bathroom.

(PRWEB UK) 14 February 2012

HeatedTowelRails.co.uk is quickly becoming the UK’s go-to online specialist retailer for their heated towel rail requirements has launched its new 2012 range.

The new range by DuraTherm, includes both curved and flat designs in a variety of shapes and sizes. All the towel rails are modern in design and finished in a clean white colour.

With sizes up to 1.8m tall, there is a model to fit every bathroom, whether it’s being used as an alternative to a traditional radiator or as an additional feature. People may also rejoice in the fact that it can be a heated electric towel rail or heated by central heating.

Lee Taylor, General Manager at Heated Towel Rails, said: “We felt it was important to introduce a new range of products for 2012. Heated towel rails are what we deal in so it’s important we have the latest designs and models and that’s what we have with these DuraTherm models.”

Heated towel rails connect to heating systems in the same way as radiators and do the same job. However, they have one major advantage over traditional radiators in that they can hold a number of towels and are the perfect way to dry wet towels.

Lee continued: “In my opinion heated towel rails look a lot better than normal radiators. Within this range we have models which fit flat to the wall or have a slight convex curve. Both look fantastic and the white finish is so versatile it’ll go with just about any bathroom, so you don’t have to worry if you’re adding it to your existing décor or putting it in as part of a complete bathroom makeover – it’ll look great.”

The new range is live on the Heated-Towel-Rails website. The team involved in getting the 2012 range on the website has obviously taken painstaking care over it.

Scott Morris, Marketing Manager, said: “We saw this as a challenge for the new year and we wanted to do the best job we could. Now the products are live, I know we can be proud of our efforts.”

It would be hard to argue with Scott, the product listings for the new DuraTherm range are certainly detailed. Each product page contains high quality images as well as specifications, handy tips and technical drawings.

Scott continued: “Obviously as an online retailer we want the customer to feel as comfortable buying from us as they would buying on the high street. That’s why we’ve gone to great length to include as much information as possible, so every customer knows what they’re getting and there are no surprises. There’s a great range of shapes and sizes and the quality and design of the products speaks for itself.”

With the addition of its new 2012 DuraTherm range, Heated Towel Rails is demonstrating its commitment to providing the latest and best models in the heated towel rail market.

Heated Towel Rails is part of the Plumbworld Network. Plumbworld was an early pioneer of online trading, started by James and Anita Hickman in 1999 and was sold to the Grafton Group PLC in December 2006, Plumbworld now employs more than 50 people in its purpose built warehouse and offices and boasts an astonishing 50 websites selling everything from a toilet seat and bathrooms to barbecues and woodburning stoves. The business has a turnover in excess of £18 million and is growing at more than 20% year on year.

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Toronto, Ontario (PRWEB) February 11, 2012

Teen found footage film BEST DAY EVER: Aiden Kesler 1994-2011 is available for rent and to purchase in HD and SD formats on iTunes Canada and on iTunes US. DVD’s are available from http://www.aidenkesler.com. Documenting the teen’s antics and ever escalating hijinxs with friends, Reese and Melissa, the footage reveals a young man’s struggle with mortality set against the backdrop of Jackass-like pranks.

After this footage was seen by Producer Adria Budd Johnson of Best Film Ever Productions “It was obvious that we needed to make it available for others to witness Aiden’s crazy and touching best day ever”. Best Film Ever Productions cleaned up the footage into a film format and act as distributor.

“Aiden’s story is unique because we get this incredibly personally glimpse into a transformative day for him. Yes he’s struggling with his cancer and wondering what he’ll be like during and after the chemo.” Adria adds, “But he’s also taking the reins of his life, standing up to the school bully, challenging authority, breaking rules and making his own up.”

Being featured on the “What’s New and Noteworthy” section of the iTunes Canada Comedy section might seem odd for a film with the subject’s year of death in the title. “The kids try all sorts of crazy things during their day. The first thing Aiden does is fart on his 14 year old sister while she’s sleeping” Adria shakes her head, “We all live, we all die, we all fart.”

Find out more about Aiden Kesler and purchase the dvd go to http://www.aidenkesler.com. To rent or download the film go to iTunes Canada or iTunes US. Follow Aiden Kesler on Facebook or @AidenKesler on Twitter.

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“The Bachelor’s” Jake Pavelka joins Chippendales to celebrate the show’s 10th anniversary at the Rio All-Suite Hotel in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Chippendales, the ultimate Las Vegas “Girls Night Out,” is about to get even hotter when reality show star, Jake Pavelka (ABC’s “The Bachelor” and “Dancing with the Stars,”) dawns the stage as the highly- anticipated celebrity guest host for a Spring residency (February 23rd – March 18th, Thursdays through Sundays). The addition of Pavelka, who is still touted as one of America’s most eligible bachelors, will add to the four-week long frenzy as Chippendales celebrates its 10th Anniversary at the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino (on Friday, February 24th) with nearly 4,000 performances.

For more than three decades, sinful schoolboy charm and naughty fantasy, colliding with the boy next door has been the winning combination that has solidified Chippendales as the premier birthday, divorce, and Las Vegas bachelorette party for women. The iconic bare-chested men with their cuffs and collars are a household name across the globe – with the reputation of being The Ultimate Girls Night Out™! Pavelka will be joining an exclusive roster of guest hosts at Chippendales including Ronnie Magro of “Jersey Shore” and Jeff Timmons of the platinum-selling group 98 Degrees.

During his limited engagement at Chippendales, Pavelka will use his charm, sex appeal and hosting skills to keep the women entertained while leaving the dancing to the men of Chippendales.

About Jake Pavelka:

All-American charm, piercing blue eyes and a head-turning swagger in tow, Jake Pavelka is someone critics consider a rare crossover success story. Debunking the theory that a reality star’s impact is confined to a 15-minute window, the Dallas-born, hopelessly-romantic commercial pilot found himself in front of Hollywood’s biggest casting directors and alongside veteran actors, following the “break-up heard around the world” when the former bachelor-turned fiancé-turned bachelor again ended his very public romance with the final contestant on his season of ABC’s highest-rated reality series, “The Bachelor.” A proposal and a media storm of a split later, Pavelka remains a household name.

In addition, Jake went on to dance with partner Chelsie Hightower on ABC’s, “Dancing with the Stars,” co-host his hometown talk show “Good Morning Dallas” and host multiple events

before landing a guest-starring role on the primetime scripted series, Lifetime’s acclaimed dramedy, “Drop Dead Diva. For additional information, visit http://www.Jake-Pavelka.com and find him on Twitter at @JakePavelka1.

About Chippendales:

Named “Best Male Strip Show in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review Journal, Chippendales has earned the reputation as the premier high-energy Las Vegas male revue, featuring a cast of 12 magnificently sexy men. Capturing the perfect balance of sex appeal and tasteful teasing, the show’s steamy vignettes portray everything from men in uniform to dusty cowboys as the men perform and play out multiple fantasies in a full production show – there is guaranteed to be something for every woman!

The Chippendales made the Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino their home in 2002, and after three years of selling-out and dazzling audiences at Club Rio, the casino opened the doors to a custom designed theater complex built exclusively for Chippendales in 2005. A virtual playground that was designed by women for women, the theater complex boasts 21,000 square feet of a woman’s oasis in the desert. Comprised of an intimate 400-seat theater, retail boutique and the Flirt Lounge – it’s the first of its kind to be dedicated entirely to women’s entertainment. Now, ten years since the show premiered in Las Vegas, the sexy studs are celebrating their 10-year anniversary at the Rio as the venue’s resident “Diamonds in the Buff.”

Chippendales®, one of the world’s most recognized brand names, is the premier provider of entertainment for women. The Company produces Broadway-style shows worldwide featuring 24 of hottest men between the flagship production in Las Vegas and the World Tour. The company also operates Chippendales.com, an on-line lifestyle and entertainment destination for women. Chippendales® was established in 1979 and has headquarters in New York, with offices in Las Vegas and London. For additional information visit http://www.Chippendales.com, find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/Chippendales and follow us on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/Chippendales.

Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino offers guests a unique all-suite hotel experience. Complete with 2,522 all-suite hotel rooms, the property overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip, and sits one block west of the famed boulevard. The resort features a variety of entertainment options including headliners Penn and Teller, the world-famous Chippendales and the Show in the Sky. Rio is home to a diverse array of dining and nightlife experiences including, the famous Voodoo Lounge, Martorano’s, iBar and VooDoo Beach. Rio also offers the Rio Secco Golf Club. Recognized by USA Today as one of the “Top 10 Golf Destinations in the World,” Rio Secco Golf Club is an 18-hole championship course designed by famed architect Rees Jones and home to the Butch Harmon School of Golf. For more information, visit http://www.riolasvegas.com, find us on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

Chippendales Performance Schedule at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino:

Chippendales performs nightly at 8:00 p.m., with additional shows on Friday and Saturday at 10:30 p.m. (dark Wednesday). Jake Pavelka will star as the special celebrity guest host Thursday through Sunday nights February 23rd through March 18th. Tickets are $ 49.95 and $ 59.95 and can be purchased by calling (702) 777-7776 or visiting http://www.Chippendales.com.

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(PRWEB) February 05, 2012

Designed by Marc Newson, one of the world’s most acclaimed and influential contemporary designers. The PENTAX K-01 offers a full array of advanced functions, including a 16 megapixel CMOS image sensor with low image noise and multiple aspect ratios, high-speed burst shooting, an extra-wide sensitivity range and Full HD video recording, in a camera body with remarkable form and function.

The Pentax K-01 is built around a 16MP APS-C sensor, the camera accepts a wide array of PENTAX interchangeable K-mount lenses* including those produced for film-format SLR cameras. This lens compatibility makes it rather easy to find the most suitable lens for a particular subject or scene and create the desired visual effect and perspective with great ease.

The Pentax K-01 features sensor-shift image stabilization, a 920k dot rear LCD and can shoot at up to 6 frames per second. The Full HD video-recording function on the Pentax K-01 captures high-quality movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels). With the H.264 recording format, it offers a choice of frame rate (30, 25 or 24 frames per second) to accommodate user-specific applications. The PENTAX K-01 also comes with an HDMI type C terminal, which allows you to simultaneously output both Full HD movie clips and stereo sound, as well as an external microphone input terminal.

Marc Newson’s original design scheme is evident in all elements of the K-01, including the product logo, the camera strap (included) and even the start-up screen that comes on when the K-01’s power is turned on.

Pricing and Availability

Henry’s is proud to be amongst the first Canadian retailers to carry the new Pentax K-01 and revised 40mm F2.8 pancake lens. The Pentax K-01 body will retail for $ 749.99 and the pancake 40mm F2.8 will retail for $ 199.99. The Pentax K-01 and 40mm F2.8 lens will become available in March 2012. As of today customers may pre-order the Pentax K-01 and 40mm F2.8 pancake lens at any Henry’s retail location, on the Henry’s website, http://www.henrys.com or by calling 1-800-461-7960.

About Henry’s

Henry’s has long been known in the Canadian photographic industry as the source for the best and newest products such as digital cameras and video cameras, informed Imaging Experts, award-winning customer service and competitive pricing. Henry’s, a family owned and operated business, first opened its doors in 1909 and has evolved into Canada’s largest independent photographic and digital retailer. Henry’s camera stores carry over 15,000 products in stores across Canada, the Henry’s Outlet Centre and on http://www.henrys.com from such major manufacturers as Pentax, Nikon, Fuji, Olympus, Sony, Canon, Panasonic and Epson.

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Four Grand Prize Family Trips

Richmond, VA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The Virginia Tourism Corporation announces a major travel sweepstakes for 2012, LOVE Aquatic, which features four grand prize adventures for families that combine fun and learning on the water. From Atlantic beaches to woodland lakes and freshwater mountain streams, Virginia is awash in aquatic fun for families, providing experiences that connect loved ones together in memories that last a lifetime. The LOVE Aquatic Sweepstakes highlights a sampling of the best of these Virginia experiences.

Adults 21 and over can register online to win one of four aquatic adventures based in Norfolk, Smith Mountain Lake, the Tides Inn and Richmond by visiting http://www.Virginia.org/sweeps. Drawings will be held March 16, May 11, June 15 and August 10.

Each of the four prize packages is for a family of four and includes airfare, rental car, overnight lodging, cash card, admission to attractions and a specific aquatic experience with personalized expert instruction. Highlights of each package are below:

Tall Ship Treasures of OpSail 2012:

    Four nights lodging at Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
    VIP access to tall ships
    Cruises aboard the American Rover and Miss Hampton II
    VIP tour of Hampton Roads Naval Museum and nautical knot-tying lessons

Become a Skipper at Smith Mountain Lake:

    Four nights lodging at Bernard’s Landing Resort
    Pontoon boat rental for four days, complete with boating safety lessons
    Family fun pass at Bridgewater Plaza
    Dinner at Landing Restaurant and Mango’s Bar and Grill

Come Sail Away on the Chesapeake Bay:

    Four nights lodging at Tides Inn, Irvington
    Two mornings of sailing instructions (lunch provided)
    Guided kayak tour of Westmoreland State Park
    Explore nearby towns of Kilmarnock, Irvington and White Stone

First Time Fisherman Journey:

    Four nights lodging at Omni Richmond Hotel
    Five-hour river experience and fly fishing lessons on the James River
    Day at King’s Dominion Amusement Park
    Admission to Richmond attractions such as Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Maymont, Meadow Farm Museum and Science Museum of Virginia

“Virginia’s rich tradition of having fun on the water has brought families together for generations,” said Alisa Bailey, president and CEO of the Virginia Tourism Corporation. “The LOVE Aquatic sweepstakes will introduce four families to some of the best times they will ever share together, and those are the times when you really feel the love as a family.”

Registration for prizes begins January 30, 2012 at http://www.Virginia.org/sweeps. Winners will be notified after each drawing. Please see web site for details, terms and conditions.

Love is at the heart of every Virginia vacation. For information on travel in Virginia please visit http://www.Virginia.org or call toll-free 1-800-VISITVA for a free 2012 Virginia Is For Lovers Travel Guide.

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Nationwide Title Clearing

Palm Harbor, FL (PRWEB) January 30, 2012

Nationwide Title Clearing (NTC), the industry’s leading post-closing services provider for residential mortgages, will be among the featured exhibitors at the National Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo 2012. Hosted by the Mortgage Bankers Association® (MBA), the annual conference focuses on the latest developments in the evolving mortgage servicing marketplace and will be held February 21–24 at the Orlando World Center Marriott.

Attendees of the Mortgage Servicing Conference & Expo will be able to meet with NTC representatives and learn more about the company’s comprehensive product and service offerings. NTC provides a full spectrum of post-closing services for mortgage originators, servicers and investors, as well as agents and homeowners. The company is perhaps best known for its expertise in lien release processing and management, which accounts for the largest proportion of its document preparation services. A lien release is a required document that is to be filed by the lender upon payoff of a loan to cancel the mortgage as the final step in the payoff process.

This conference could not come at a better time to bring together these professionals. According to a recent news article by the Tampa Bay Times, mortgage applications jumped 23.1 percent nationally last week on low rates and a dramatic upswing in refinancing activity, the Mortgage Bankers Association and new applications for home purchases rose 10.4 percent from the previous week. In fact, the increases have led some real estate experts and economists to think Tampa Bay’s worst housing days are over (2).

John Hillman, CEO of Nationwide Title Clearing, reports that NTC’s lien release services are currently experiencing high demand. He attributes this to several factors; most notably to record-low interest rates (1) that are spurring interest in refinancing. “Interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages are at an all-time low. And with the expansion of the Home Affordable Refinance Program, or HARP, lenders are able to offer refinancing to more homeowners,” explained Hillman. “Short sales and short payoffs are also contributing to the increased demand for lien release services.”

To accommodate the growing number of homeowners and buyers seeking refinancing or new loans, many lenders, servicers and investors have come to rely on NTC’s extensive experience in lien releases and assignment verification; with nearly 3,600 county recording offices nationwide. Each one has its own codes, filing systems and regulations on how land records must be prepared and recorded. NTC is able to meet the exacting requirements of every one of these offices, with the process down to a science.

NTC’s PerfectChain(SM) Assignment Verification Process will also be of particular interest to MBA’s Mortgage Servicing Conference attendees. NTC has worked closely for years with many of the country’s leading mortgage lenders and servicers to standardize the mortgage assignment document process. Together, they created best practices that set a higher standard for the industry, which also fully comply with Fannie Mae’s most recent published requirements (3). NTC’s new process was recently depicted in a recent publication by Housing Wire called “Giants of Innovation”.

One of the ways NTC has streamlined the recording process of public record documents for its clients is through its partnership with national electronic recording providers. By enabling NTC’s specialists to submit, receive and record documents via a secured electronic connection to the county, NTC’s partners in eRecording services make the recording process much faster and easier, and substantially reduce the costs associated with traditional submission methods.

“We are seeing a marked increase in lien releases and other servicing-related documents that are electronically recorded nationwide,” said Paul Clifford, President of Simplifile, one of the leading eRecording providers in the nation. “ERecording simplifies and accelerates all aspects of the recording process, which cuts the time to record documents to minutes instead of days or weeks. Our eRecording partnership with Nationwide Title Clearing completes the electronic recording process from document creation to recording, and back. Not only is this very important for cost savings, but it allows NTC to quickly and efficiently release the lien to clear title against a borrower’s property.” For more information on Simplifile, visit http://www.simplifile.com or call Vicki DiPasquale at (801) 223-1070.

MBA’s Mortgage Servicing Conference attendees can learn more about NTC’s lien release services and PerfectChain(SM) Assignment Verification Process during the Expo. To learn more about Nationwide Title Clearing visit booth #1006. For more information on NTC and its complete range of mortgage post-closing services, visit http://www.nwtc.com or call 727-771-4000.

About Nationwide Title Clearing, Inc.

Headquartered in Palm Harbor, Fla., Nationwide Title Clearing(NTC) was founded in 1991 and has since grown to become the nation’s leading post-closing services provider for the residential mortgage industry. In addition to supporting lenders, servicers and investors – including eight of the top 10 residential mortgage servicers in the country – NTC also contracts directly with several federal government agencies. The company’s land records and document experts are able to track and fulfill county document requirements for close to 3,600 recording jurisdictions nationwide, and have considerable experience with state notary laws and valid execution practices. NTC specializes in processing lien releases, assignments, Mortgage Electronic Registration System (MERS®) services, final documents, document retrieval, title searches, title policy retrieval, title policy replacement, capital markets/hedge fund bundled services, imaging and other custom business solutions. For more information about Nationwide Title Clearing, visit the company’s website at http://www.nwtc.com.

(1) Hoak, Amy. “30-year fixed-rate mortgage hits record low.” The Wall Street Journal. January 19, 2012. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/30-year-fixed-rate-mortgage-hits-record-low-2012-01-19

(2) Mark Puente. “Rise in mortgage applications fueled by low rates, refis, lower home prices” Tampa Bay Times. January 19, 2012. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/rise-in-mortgage-applications-fueled-by-low-rates-refis-lower-home-prices/1211174

(3) FannieMae Servicing Guide Announcement SVC-2011-22. http://www.efanniemae.com/sf/guides/ssg/annltrs/pdf/2011/svc1122.pdf

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David C. Charron

Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 27, 2012

Metropolitan Regional Information Systems (MRIS) is pleased to recognize David C. Charron, president and chief executive officer of MRIS, and additional influential industry figures with local connections. Inman News, the nation’s leading source of independent real estate news, recently released its annual list of the 100 most influential people in real estate.The Inman selections spotlight the innovation and accomplishments integral to moving the regional housing market forward last year, and in the future.

The Inman 100 list recognizes the most influential real estate leaders of each year. It is a list of power brokers, thought leaders and industry visionaries. Along with David C. Charron, several others with local ties include: Jeffrey Detwiler, president and chief operating officer of Long & Foster® Companies; Shaun Donovan, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; Todd John, chief operating officer of Listingbook, LLC.

David C. Charron is chief executive officer and president of MRIS, one of the largest multiple listing services in the nation, facilitating more than $ 100 million a day in real estate transactions in the Mid-Atlantic region. As a national expert in residential real estate, executive leadership and industry collaboration, Charron serves as Chairman of the MRIS Investment Committee, was a founding member of the COVE Group (a group of major market information providers), served as a Board member of the REALTORS® Federal Credit Union, and was a member of the NAR MLS Policy Committee. Charron is a prior recipient of the Inman 100 award and has also been named as one of the “Top Ten Newsmakers” by the Swanepoel Trends Report. He was selected “Volunteer of the Year” by the National Eating Disorders Association, which provides education and awareness to individuals and families suffering from eating disorders. Charron has stated that, “the real estate market’s most important commodity – and the cornerstone of an eventual housing recovery – is timely and accurate information on the local level with a real-world perspective. This also allows public, government, financial institutions, investors and real estate professionals to make informed decisions.” He was acknowledged and applauded this year by MRIS for his decade of service to the company, for his innovation on the service side, and his focus on financial integrity and performance.

Jeffrey S. Detwiler is chief operating officer and president of Long & Foster, one of the largest real estate companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region with over 170 offices and more than 11,000 sales associates. Inman recognizes Detwiler for his direction of Long & Foster Real Estate’s release of a free interactive mapping tool that displays market reports by various geographic factors for areas in the company’s Mid-Atlantic region. In more than twenty years of broad mortgage industry experience, he’s held executive positions that span the industry’s spectrum: in the loan originations market, as a Wall Street investor, and as an investment banker, among others.

Shaun Donovan was sworn in as the 15th U.S. Secretary for Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in January 2009 after serving as commissioner for New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development. HUD works to implement several Obama administration programs intended to avoid foreclosure, and Donovan’s tenure as HUD Secretary reflects his commitment to making quality housing possible for every American.

Todd John joined Listingbook as chief operating officer in 2008. In 2011, Listingbook released an “advanced intelligence” version of its property search platform, which streamlines, via enhanced client-tracking capability for agents, the road to signed contracts. Before joining Listingbook, John worked eight years in various divisions, including e-commerce and advertising at AOL. Listingbook is an affiliate product offered to MRIS customers to help them sell their real estate listings faster.

“To be a part of the Inman 100 is an honor since it speaks to our commitment to the advancement of the real estate industry in quantitative ways,” said Charron. “I’m pleased to see other local visionaries on the Inman 100 list that have each contributed to helping the real estate market recover in 2012 and beyond.”

To view the full Inman 100 report, please visit: http://www.inman.com/inman100.

ABOUT MRIS

MRIS is real estate in real time™, enabling its customers to list and sell nearly $ 100 million in real estate each day and nearly $ 100 billion in listings and closed sales in 2010. A leading developer of real estate information technology, MRIS offers a growing portfolio of technology solutions, including broker and agent software products and an industry-leading consumer portal, HomesDatabase.com. MRIS also showcases unique homes and offers tailored community information through its online television network, mrisTV. MRIS serves nearly 45,000 real estate professionals spanning a 22,000 square mile section of the Mid-Atlantic region, including Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and markets located in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. For more information, visit MRIS at MRIS.com. “Like” us on Facebook.com/MRISonFB, and follow us on Twitter, @MRIS_REal_News.

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Home Depot Deals and Coupons

(PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Homeowners can always find something around the house or property that requires repair or would benefit from improvement. Newly available Home Depot coupons make this the perfect time to tackle those projects, whether they are sudden problems that require repair or those home improvements that have been awaiting the perfect time and the right prices.

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