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Backridge Tree Service Arborists Active in Community and Industry

December 16, 2014, 12:38 pm
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Two arborists from Backridge Tree Service make an effort to contribute to the local community.

Mary Esther, Florida (PRWEB) December 16, 2014

Public service is very important to Backridge Tree Service, and giving back to the community is part of their business model. Certified Arborist and Backridge Tree Service President Rob Calley carried on that tradition by volunteering at a local middle school as a science fair judge on Tuesday, Dec. 9.

Calley judged plant science for sixth, seventh and eighth graders.

"These kids have really put in a great effort and their projects are a pleasure to judge,” said Calley. “You can really appreciate how much hard work they put in."

Certified Arborist Travis Morales is also contributing to the local community. He has been invited by North American Training Solutions (NATS) to teach at a three-day climbing/safety course in Orlando on Dec. 10, 11 and 12.

NATS is one of the leading arboricultural training groups in the nation and only a very select, handpicked few get the opportunity to work for them. Morales’ selection reflects great credit upon him, Backridge Tree Service, and the greater Fort Walton Beach area.

"I am so incredibly proud of Travis,” said Calley. “He has worked his tail off for years, and to be recognized by such a renowned outfit like NATS is beyond words."

About the company: Backridge Tree Service, Inc. is a specialty tree company serving residential, commercial and municipal customers in the Florida panhandle. The company was founded in 1998. Backridge Tree Service concentrates on tree pruning and trimming, tree preservation, and tree removal, but they also provide stump grinding, tree installation, tree health care, and any other tree-related needs. All of their tree pruning and tree removal jobs are supervised by their professional arborists. They currently have three full-time ISA Certified Arborists on staff, Rob Calley, Travis Morales, and David Whitley. For more information about Backridge Tree Service, contact the company today by calling 850-939-8533 or visit their website at http://www.backridgetreeservice.com/. Reported by PRWeb 4 hours ago.
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Tech Companies Make Holiday Shopping Easier Than Ever

December 16, 2014, 3:38 pm
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Tech Companies Make Holiday Shopping Easier Than Ever Watch VideoLet's face it: The holidays are only getting closer. But if you don't want to resort to measures like these to finish off your shopping list ...

*"One of my most proven shopping methods is reverse psychology … or is it?" *a Black Friday shopper in a Target commercial says.

… new features from several major tech companies might have you covered.

First off, if you're looking for something a little more one-of-a-kind, Amazon's new "Make an Offer" feature might be the way to go. (Video via WXFT)

Rolled out Tuesday, the new feature allows shoppers to make a counteroffer — basically haggle — with a seller for a lower price.

Currently, the option is only available on about 150,000 sports and entertainment collectibles, coins and fine art items — and the seller has three days to accept or reject a bid.

Hmm. "Make an Offer." Why does that sound familiar?  

Next up, if you've ditched the wallet for Apple Pay, you now have a few more places to pay with your smartphone.  

Banks like SunTrust and Commerce Bank, Staples, and even the Amway Center — where the Orlando Magic play — will accept Apple Pay at concession stands.

According to The New York Times, the service now backs the cards that make up about 90 percent of credit card purchases in the U.S.

If you've managed to cross every name off your list and you just want to sit down for a meal with friends, Google can now help you avoid the dreaded splitting of the bill.

With the iOS version of the app, users can divide their check as many ways as needed — among dinner company who happen to be in their contacts.

According to Engadget, those guests can still decline their portion of the bill, though, so be sure you don't get stuck with it.

Finally, if after all of that you're still struggling to get that last-minute item, Amazon has one more way to help you out. (Video via ABC)

As USA Today points out, the online retail giant has extended its free shipping deadline for Christmas Eve delivery to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Dec. 19. "Procrastinators rejoice," indeed. Reported by Newsy 1 hour ago.
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Darden Restaurants Reports Second Quarter Results; Tightens Adjusted Earnings Outlook For The Full Fiscal Year And Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

December 16, 2014, 1:16 pm
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today reported its financial results for the second quarter ended November 23, 2014. Key highlights for the second quarter include: Second quarter total sales from continuing operations were $1.56... Reported by PR Newswire 4 hours ago.
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These Cities Might Be Seeing More Power Outages, Thanks To Climate Change

December 16, 2014, 1:47 pm
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How likely is it that climate change will leave your city in the dark? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University asked just this question, analyzing which cities will be more likely to suffer from hurricane-related power outages in the future.

Using historical data and a range of potential future storm scenarios, researchers created a computer model to predict which cities will likely see the greatest increases in power outage risk. Seth Guikema, associate professor at Johns Hopkins, said in a press release that the information will be able to help cities make plans now to reinforce their systems.

"If I’m mayor of Miami, we know about hurricanes, we know about outages and our system has been adapted for it," Guikema said. "But if I’m mayor of Philadelphia, I might say, 'Whoa, we need to be doing more about this.'"

Scientists are uncertain exactly how climate change will affect hurricanes of the future, but the team examined a range of potential impacts of changes in frequency, intensity and location to make their predictions.

"The range of results demonstrates the sensitivity of the U.S. power system to changes in storm behavior," Guikema said. “Infrastructure providers and emergency managers need to plan for hurricanes in a long-term manner and that planning has to take climate change into account.”

The team ranked the top ten cities that will likely see the greatest increase in power outage risk from hurricanes. Scroll down to see if your city was unlucky enough to make the cut!

*10. New Orleans, Louisiana*
*9. Miami, Florida*
*8. Providence, Rhode Island*
*7. Tampa, Florida*
*6. Orlando, Florida*
*5. Hartford, Connecticut*
*4. Virginia Beach, Virginia*
*3. Jacksonville, Florida*
*2. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania*
*1. New York, New York*Much of the New York City skyline sits in darkness after Hurricane Sandy, on October 30, 2012

The research was published in the journal Climatic Change. Reported by Huffington Post 3 hours ago.
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SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. Announces Amendment of Existing Share Repurchase Program

December 16, 2014, 1:57 pm
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has approved an amendment to its previously announced $250 million share repurchase program to accelerate the start date of such program from... Reported by PR Newswire 3 hours ago.
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Apple Pay is already much bigger than you thought

December 16, 2014, 2:52 pm
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This week, Apple announced that its Apple Pay service has grown once again to support dozens of new businesses, including banks, grocery stores, big-box retailers and even Orlando’s Amway Center. With 10 more banks signing on, Apple says that it now supports the cards which constitute about 90% of all credit card purchases in the United States. FROM EARLIER: This great free app tells you when you’re in a store that accepts Apple Pay Based on data gathered by The New York Times, Apple Pay is performing well at some of the country’s largest retailers. Whole Foods has processed more than 150,000 Apple Pay purchases and McDonald’s says 50% of all tap-to-pay transactions at its restaurants were from Apple’s new service. “Retailers and Reported by Boy Genius Report 2 hours ago.
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Sharon Samayoa is recognized by Continental Who's Who among Pinnacle Professionals

December 16, 2014, 3:12 pm
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharon Samayoa is recognized by Continental Who's Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Telecommunications as a result of her role as Owner of Samastelecom LLC. A licensed pharmacist and US Air Force veteran, Sharon is now an... Reported by PR Newswire 2 hours ago.
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Dozens of new companies and banks now use Apple Pay, report says

December 16, 2014, 4:43 pm
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Apple Pay is racking up more partners.

Dozens of banks and retailers have signed on in recent weeks to work with Apple Pay, Apple's mobile payment platform that allows users to pay for things by tapping their phones at a point-of-sale terminal, Apple announced Tuesday, according to The New York Times.

See also: Why Apple Pay Is the Most Secure Payment Platform on the Planet

Companies such as SunTrust, Barclayard and USAA are recent additions to Apple Pay, the Times reports. Ten banks — including TD Bank North America and Commerce Bank — are also integrating into the platform. Elsewhere, Staples, Winn-Dixie and Albertsons have begun using Apple Pay. The home of the Orlando Magic (Amway Center) is set to also begin accepting Apple Pay Friday, so basketball lovers can hit the concession stand using mobile technology. Read more...

More about Apple, Mobile Payment, Tech, Apps Software, and Mobile Reported by Mashable 10 minutes ago.
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Orlando Magic at Boston Celtics game preview

December 16, 2014, 4:49 pm
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Both the Orlando Magic (10-17) and Boston Celtics (8-14) have lost three of four overall. Reported by FOX Sports 4 minutes ago.
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Moms Demand Action Claims New Firearm Attraction Disrupts Orlando 'Holy Land'

December 17, 2014, 9:43 am
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Moms Demand Action Claims New Firearm Attraction Disrupts Orlando 'Holy Land' Fresh off PR losses to Kroger, Fred Meyer, and Harris Teeter, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is now targeting "Machine Gun Alley"--claiming the new family-oriented shooting venue will disrupt "Holy Land" in Orlando.

Machine Gun Alley is set to open this weekend. It is housed in a "13,000-square-foot-facility" where individuals can rent and shoot machine guns or take part in simulated Wild West shootouts. The machine guns can also be rented by parents and their children "as young as 13," as long as the parents give permission.

Tampa Bay's 10 News reports that adults and children alike are "accompanied by a trained instructor" at all times. 

Moms Demand Action's Lucia Kay McBath denounced the opening of Machine Gun Alley, saying, "You've got Holy Land right there in Orlando. You've got Disney World, and Epcot. All places for family fun where they should feel protected."

But Machine Gun Alley is not changing a thing. General Manager Bruce Nierenberg said the facility is about celebrating "American life," and he pointed out that guns were integral to "how we gained our freedom." 

Follow AWR Hawkins on Twitter @AWRHawkins. Reach him directly at awrhawkins@breitbart.com. Reported by Breitbart 11 hours ago.
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Orlando Bloom confirms Pirates of the Caribbean return talks

December 17, 2014, 10:10 am
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The actor reveals how his character could be reintroduced to the franchise. Reported by Digital Spy 10 hours ago.
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The Kids' Guide to Orlando

December 17, 2014, 9:36 am
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Orlando is guaranteed to please the kids whenever you take them. But navigating through all the parks can be overwhelming. That???s why I asked the kids for tips. Reported by ABCNews.com 11 hours ago.
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HNTB Corporation Ready for Its Next 100 Years

December 17, 2014, 10:02 am
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The infrastructure firm has celebrated its centennial throughout 2014 and sees continued growth opportunities for 2015.

(PRWEB) December 17, 2014

“For more than a century now, HNTB Corporation has helped create infrastructure that best meets the unique needs of our clients and the communities where we live and work,” said Rob Slimp, CEO. “That commitment has never been stronger.”

Recognizing its 100th birthday last January was just the beginning of a year-long celebration, which has since included a host of community service programs and moving forward on many high-profile infrastructure projects across the United States.

“We are proud of the fact that for 100 years our employees have supported their hometowns through professional, civic and personal contributions,” Slimp said. “And we will continue to do so long into the future.”

Investing in the community: Giving back
Having committed to a target of at least 100 hours of community service throughout 2014 to recognize the firm’s 100 years of existence, and exceeding that target, HNTB volunteers from dozens of offices around the country set to work early and often by actively participating in regional events sponsored by professional organizations and other community organizations, such as Junior Achievement, the United Way and Christmas in October.

Many events have focused on youth education, disaster recovery and hunger relief. Examples include:· Engineers from the firm’s Dallas area offices regularly team up with students at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center’s School of Science and Engineering to introduce them to the Architectural, Engineering and Planning industry. This is accomplished through hands-on activities and events, integrating academic and workplace activities that involve all aspects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. One real-life project nearly 20 students worked on with HNTB engineers was the Dallas Area Rapid Transit’s South Oak Cliff Blue Line Extension. Some of the students’ recommendations may be used in the actual design of a new rail station.

· Last spring, professionals from the firm’s Kansas City office participated in the Youth Minority Engineering Night, hosted by the National Society of Black Engineer’s at the Kauffman Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. A presentation and activity introduced civil engineering to high school students from inner city schools. Students also learned about electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer science.

· Mindful of the continuing impact of Superstorm Sandy on residents of New York City’s coastal neighborhoods and the New Jersey’s coastal communities, HNTB professionals helped rebuild the lives of people impacted by this devastating event, partnerships with the New York City Office of Sandy Recovery Services and Habitat for Humanity chapters in Monmouth and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. Working with experienced home construction supervisors, HNTB teams have worked on projects that included preparatory and structural work required prior to raising a house that is to be completely rebuilt, installing kitchen cabinets, rebuilding stairs and putting the finishing touches on a major rehab of damaged homes.

· Last May, HNTB employees from Virginia and the District of Columbia participated in a day-long “Work-a-Thon” with Hands On DC, an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the physical condition of public schools in Washington, D.C. The HNTB team designed and constructed 75-by-3 foot raised planter box for the Francis Stevens Education Campus in Foggy Bottom. The garden now grows vegetables and flowers for the school and serves as an educational tool for science classes.
· In Orlando, with Keep Orlando Beautiful, HNTB employees led a cleanup in November of Lake Lorna Doone Park adjacent to the HNTB-designed Citrus Bowl reconstruction project.

· HNTB’s Chicago office volunteers worked as mentors with a group of 15 local students on a library rehabilitation project. Additional Chicago-area projects included helping students plan cities, and introducing 9-to-13-year-old-girls to engineering and transportation careers.

· On Dec. 13, HNTB volunteers honored fallen military service members by participating in the Wreaths Across America event at Arlington National Cemetery, one of many wreath laying ceremonies nationwide to recognize the ultimate sacrifice made by so many on our behalf. HNTB also is providing architectural and engineering services for the cemetery’s southern expansion.

Investing in infrastructure: HNTB’s winning ways
HNTB’s next 100 years also are beginning to take shape.

The firm is moving forward by contributing to some of the biggest, most complex transportation infrastructure projects currently under way. The firm continues to help transform American transportation and infrastructure, including the new Sixth Street Bridge in Los Angeles; the Kosciuszko Bridge in New York; the LYNX Blue Line light rail extension in Charlotte, N.C.; the Interstate 95 Express Lanes in Florida, and the new Levi’s Stadium for the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif.

Major project wins in 2014 included selection as the general engineering consultant to the North Texas Tollway Authority, program manager for the study of a PATH extension to Newark Liberty International Airport for the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, the designer of the Interstate 94 Downtown Reconstruction project in Detroit for the Michigan Department of Transportation, managing Georgia Commute Options, an innovative transportation demand management program, for the Georgia Department of Transportation, and as the designer of the Arizona State University Sun Devil Stadium improvement project, among others.

HNTB employs nearly 3,700 people nationwide and consistently ranks as the No. 1 consultant to departments of transportation and toll authorities nationwide, serving as the general engineering consultant to more tolling agencies than any other firm.

About HNTB
HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure firm serving public and private owners and contractors. Celebrating a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit http://www.hntb.com. Reported by PRWeb 10 hours ago.
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Former JLL Exec. Joins CNL Commercial

December 17, 2014, 10:53 am
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CHARLOTTE, NC--Orlando, FL-based CNL Commercial Real Estate reports that Charles Jonas, a former senior vice president for JLL, will be joining the firm in January to help lead the company's growth in the Carolinas. Reported by GlobeSt.com 10 hours ago.
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Uber: Orlando's ride-share regulations a 'let-down'

December 17, 2014, 11:08 am
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Uber — just like Lyft — is not too thrilled about the ride-sharing regulations approved by Orlando's city council on Dec. 15, noting that they will hurt the company's ability to create jobs. In an emailed response, Uber officials said Orlando's regulations "let down the tens of thousands of people in Orlando who use Uber as their primary way to affordably and reliably move around the city, and creates major obstacles for our technology to generate new jobs." City officials approved a revision… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.
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The Search Monitor’s Finance Snapshot Highlights How LendingTree and NetCredit Under Spent and Outperformed Quicken Loans

December 17, 2014, 11:04 am
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The SEM snapshot for the finance sector focuses on the clicks-versus-spend trade-off between the three lending giants.

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) December 17, 2014

The Search Monitor, the leader in precision ad intelligence for marketers and affiliate managers, today released its newest SEM snapshot for the financial sector.

The Search Monitor used its ad intelligence platform to dive into recent SEM click and spend activity of lending companies, with a specific focus on the comparison between LendingTree, NetCredit, and Quicken Loans.

“It’s always interesting to see how financial advertisers apply their massive budgets to generate clicks,” explained The Search Monitor’s CEO, Lori Weiman. “Our financial snapshot revealed an opportunity for Quicken Loans to study the performance of LendingTree and NetCredit to try to close the CPC gap.”

The Search Monitor released this executive summary of its findings:· Clicks: LendingTree generated the most clicks during the time period analyzed. Quicken Loans, meanwhile, generated fewer than two-thirds of LendingTree’s number.
· Spend: When it came to the amount of spend required to generate these clicks, LendingTree and NetCredit spent between $3 and $6 million, while Quicken Loans spent between $6 and $9 million.
· Trade-off: While The Search Monitor typically expects spend to increase in line with clicks generated, LendingTree and NetCredit were able to spend less than Quicken Loans and receive more clicks.

In the report’s analysis section, The Search Monitor’s Finance Team focused on the question of why Quicken Loans paid so much more than LendingTree and NetCredit for fewer clicks.

The Search Monitor concluded its financial SEM analysis by discussing several questions whose answers would help explain the interesting clicks-versus-spend trade-off between the three advertisers. The questions dealt with details about ad copy, where the ads ran in the US, and the role of other marketing channels on SEM spend.

To learn more about the Finance SEM Snapshot or about SEM trends impacting financial advertisers, please visit The Search Monitor and request a free SEM audit. Company officials have also posted archived versions of their SEM industry snapshots for telecom, luxury retail, automotive, and travel on their website.

About The Search Monitor
The Search Monitor monitors paid search, organic search, social media, mobile search, and shopping engines worldwide for brand and affiliate compliance, and competitive intelligence. Interactive agencies, search marketers, and affiliate marketers use The Search Monitor to gather and analyze competitive information more effectively. To learn more visit thesearchmonitor.com. Reported by PRWeb 9 hours ago.
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Animal Kingdom, Haunted Mansion lead Disney docs for week ending Dec. 14

December 17, 2014, 11:56 am
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While most of Orlando's business community may begin to slow down toward the end of the year, Walt Disney World seems to be chugging along. The latest Orange County notice of commencements by Walt Disney World show the theme park company will remain busy as it rolls into 2015. On the list of documents for the week ending Dec. 14, the park will begin some aesthetic upgrades at Disney's Animal Kingdom's Pangani Forest Exploration Trail, mechanical improvements to Magic Kingdom's Be Our Guest Restaurant… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.
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Atlanta among nations top, most affordable travel spots

December 17, 2014, 11:56 am
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Hotlanta is a term that most Atlantans hate, but according to a new report from Priceline.com, it may be appropriate. According to the Norwalk, Conn.-based website, Atlanta is the No. 8 most affordable destination and the No. 9 hottest travel spot for 2015. The top 10 most affordable destinations for 2015 (based on Priceline.com's 2014 average daily rates) are: Dallas Salt Lake City Orlando, Fla. Charlotte, N.C. Phoenix Tampa, Fla. Las Vegas Atlanta Louisville, Ky. San Antonio The top travel… Reported by bizjournals 9 hours ago.
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Apple Pay goes pro, signs with NBA's Orlando Magic

December 17, 2014, 12:15 pm
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Apple Pay goes pro, signs with NBA's Orlando Magic The Amway Center, home of the NBA's Orlando Magic, will officially become the first Apple Pay-compatible arena in the sport when the Magic face off against the Utah Jazz this Friday. Chase will be one of the companies helping to make the NFC payment ... Reported by TUAW 8 hours ago.
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Sport24.co.za | Dube Birds keep Bucs at bay

December 17, 2014, 12:15 pm
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Orlando Pirates have failed to register the three points when they drew against the defensive Moroka Swallows. Reported by News24 8 hours ago.
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