Blu® Homes, Inc. (“Blu”), the leading builder of beautiful, precision-engineered, green prefab homes, announced today that Woody Bell has been named senior vice president of operations. In his new role, Bell will oversee manufacturing at Blu’s Vallejo, California factory, a state-of-the-art 250,000 square-foot facility located in a former naval shipyard.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53070-blu-homes-welcomes-woody-bell-as-senior-vice-president-of-operations
Wiping up finger paint and tackling juice spills is a routine every parent has down pat. Yet they may find themselves playing hide-and-seek with the invisible things little hands leave behind—like bacteria and viruses. Germs stick to all types of surfaces, and kids spread them to more places than you can imagine.
To track down where germs linger, The Clorox Company and global public health organization NSF International conducted a study in homes of families with young children. Researchers analyzed 100 samples from five commonly-touched surfaces, and found bacteria or viruses on all five of the surfaces tested, from the kitchen to the common area to the bathroom, with the bathroom sink being one of the surfaces with the most germs. In fact, the study results found that four times as many households had bathroom sinks that were germier than kitchen countertops.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7359251-clorox-and-nsf-study-shows-which-surfaces-have-most-germs-in-homes-with-kids
Nearly all homeowners (90%) are concerned about protecting their homes, yet haven’t valued their possessions in years – let alone documented what they have. And while the majority say they know the value of their big-ticket items like TVs and stereos, most forget about things like home décor, area rugs and appliances, not to mention mundane possessions like bedding and bath towels, according to a recent survey from Allstate.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7278351-allstate-protect-it-or-lose-it-2014/
Three of the Internet’s most beloved pets are teaming up to help the millions of cats and dogs in shelters and rescue groups across the country find loving homes. Fashion icon Toast Meets World, globally recognized pianist Keyboard Cat and life of the party Hamilton Pug are lending their star power to “Start A Story. Adopt,” a new public service advertising (PSA) campaign from The Shelter Pet Project, a collaborative effort between Maddie’s Fund®, The Humane Society of the United States and the Ad Council.
Toast Meets World, Keyboard Cat and Hamilton Pug receive millions of views, likes and shares on social media, but most people don’t know they were adopted. Created pro bono by J. Walter Thompson New York, these new PSAs share these pets’ unique stories, which all began in shelters and rescue groups, and highlight the special bonds between the pets and their families. Prospective owners are encouraged to visit TheShelterPetProject.org to learn more about the adoption process and search for adoptable pets at shelters and rescue groups near them. Adoption advocates are also encouraged to support the effort on social media by using the hashtag #StartAStoryAdopt to share stories of how their shelter pets changed their lives for the better and to encourage others to start their own stories by adopting an amazing shelter dog or cat today.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7747051-ad-council-shelter-pets-project/
Remembering those who were lost by helping those in need; that's the meaning behind Charity Day at Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading financial services firm, and its affiliates BGC Partners, Inc. and GFI Group. On September 11, 2018, dozens of celebrities - including President Bill Clinton, Mr. Tony Blair, Common, Saquon Barkley, Alec Baldwin, and more - participated in the firms’ most successful Charity Day event to date, raising more than $12 million in a single day for various charities around the world. Charity Day also kicked off an effort to raise $5 million for Puerto Rico to help families affected by last year’s Hurricanes Maria and Jose to rebuild their homes and their lives.
Each year, Cantor Fitzgerald, BGC Partners and GFI Group donate 100 percent of the global revenues generated on Charity Day to the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund and, to date, have raised approximately $159 million globally since its inception in 2005.
To view the multimedia release go to:
https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8320351-cantor-fitzgerald-2018-charity-day/
As tax season approaches, Clayton Homes, America’s largest homebuilder**, is offering potential homebuyers a great way to get the most out of their tax refund in 2015 with its Avoid Refund Regret campaign.
The program, which runs through March 31, offers those purchasing a new Clayton Home an extra incentive towards homeownership during the beginning of 2015.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7413931-clayton-homes-avoid-refund-regret/
Clayton, a Berkshire Hathaway company, recently completed a series of educational videos designed to guide consumers through the sometimes confusing process of purchasing a new home. The cartoon series takes consumers on a step-by-step journey beginning at ClaytonHomes.com and continues to guide potential new homebuyers through the homebuying process, concluding with the buyers selection of a lender in the financing stage. First-time homebuyers in particular may benefit from the video series which simplifies the stages of the homebuying process with helpful tips and step-by-step guidance.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7413931-clayton-homes-avoid-refund-regret/
Toys“R”Us® today announced that The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome, the company’s annual resource for the year’s hottest toys, will begin arriving in homes this week featuring an all-new, special interactive edition. This 96-page toy compendium is compatible with the company’s all-new app, The Geoffrey Shuffle, a game that allows kids to bring to life the season’s most coveted toys through an augmented reality experience. An abbreviated catalog, which features 48 pages of kid-favorite toys, is now available online at Toysrus.com and will be in local newspapers on Saturday, October 31. This year’s highly-anticipated gift guide from The World’s Greatest Toy Store™ also includes thousands of dollars worth of compelling deals and coupon offers, valid Sunday, November 1 through Saturday, November 21.
“The arrival of The Great Big Toys“R”Us Book of Awesome marks the kickoff of the time-honored tradition of children eagerly studying pages upon pages of the year’s hottest toys, curating their must-have lists for Christmas morning,” said Richard Lennox, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer, Toys“R”Us, U.S. “Within the book, we created eight interactive lifestyle spreads that show the breadth of our assortment and make bold statements for some of the brands most beloved by kids. This catalog is the centerpiece of our holiday marketing efforts, and extends the theme of “AWWWESOME,” speaking not only to the excitement kids have when they turn the first page, but also the ways the company is helping gift-givers save with great deals and services, such as Price Match Guarantee and Free Shipping.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7476352-toys-r-us-book-of-awesome-2015/
Clayton Homes, one of America's largest builders and retailers of manufactured and modular homes, today announced its Shut the Front Door promotion, an event for potential homebuyers looking to get the most from their tax return this year.
From Jan. 1 through March 31, Clayton is offering its popular The Breeze II model at the discounted price of $69,995*. This special price will be available at most retailers. At just over 2,000 square feet, with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, The Breeze II is a spacious home with modern, beautiful features. Homebuyers can also select the optional Energy Smart Home upgrade package, allowing its owners to save money on their monthly utilities.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7413931-clayton-homes-avoid-refund-regret/
This spring and summer, design lovers and prospective home buyers will have four opportunities to tour stunning modern Blu Homes properties and discover inspiration to bring their own “dream home” to life, thanks to the launch of the “Design Smart, Live Beautifully” Home Tour, presented by Real Simple and This Old House.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/70432512-blu-homes-design-smart-live-beautifully-tour-breezehouse-dream-home
Based on data provided by the California Solar Initiative (CSI), sales of new production homes with rooftop solar power systems nearly doubled from 2011 to 2012, signaling increasing home buyer demand to control monthly electricity costs using clean, renewable solar power.
An estimated 4,000 new production solar homes were built in California last year, ten times the number built just seven years ago during the housing construction boom. SunPower estimates that strong growth in the sector will continue, with more than 20 percent of new production homes being solar powered this year.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/62039-sunpower-solar-systems-power-new-production-homes-partners-with-kb-home
On January 12, 2010, a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, killing more than 230,000 people and displacing approximately 1.5 million. Children were orphaned; families were left homeless; and homes, schools and hospitals destroyed. Five years later, SOS Children’s Villages, the world’s largest organization providing care for orphaned and abandoned children, remains unwavering in its ongoing, long-term commitment to the people of Haiti.
“Efforts to rebuild the most affected areas move at a slow place, and the need to support vulnerable children and families remains high. Many of the children and families who survived the earthquake lost everything and experienced severe emotional trauma,” said Lynn Croneberger, CEO of SOS Children’s Villages – USA. “In 2010, we made a strong commitment to support these survivors. Thanks to generous donors and the Government of Haiti, we are able to continue to provide support to Haiti’s most vulnerable.”
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7409351-sos-children-village-milestones/
