Architects have produced preliminary designs for Flathead Valley Community Colleges $5 million Rebecca Chaney Broussard Nursing and Health Sciences Center.

The designs were presented to the board of trustees on Tuesday.

College President Jane Karas introduced Corey Johnson of CTA Architects, who said the firm has produced about 50 percent of the construction documents.

At four and a half months to be at 50 percent is a pretty good clip, he said. We are right on target to hit a summer construction schedule.

Johnson said the schedule calls for going to bid in mid-April and awarding a construction contract in mid-May.

David Koel, senior design architect, went over preliminary drawings of exterior and interior features. He said the firm began by identifying unifying elements of campus buildings as concrete, metal and glass along with maroon colors.

Koel said the architects worked to create a really nice appearance that a major donation building requires while making it blend in with the other buildings on campus such as the nearby Arts and Technology building. His exterior design uses concrete columns, metal and a lot of glass for a modernistic look for the 30,000 square-foot, one-level building.

The project is largely funded by a $4 million gift the largest in the colleges history from the Broussard family. The family made the gift as a memorial to the late Rebecca Broussard, who was formerly a nurse and deeply committed to education.

They gave the donation with the proviso that the community give an additional $1 million for the center that will house allied health programs as well as a student health clinic. Karas said the match fund has now reached $610,000.

The college chose an area on the south end of the original campus buildings. Karas said earlier that it may displace some parking.

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TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - March 1, 2012) - Primaris Retail REIT (TSX:PMZ-UN.TO - News) is pleased to report positive operating results for the fourth quarter of 2011.These results have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS").Prior year's results have been restated to conform to this change.

President and CEO, John Morrison, commented "We are very pleased with our results for 2011.Funds from Operations for the fourth quarter were 16% stronger than our previous quarterly record. We completed a significant $572 million dollar acquisition during the year, establishing Primaris as the third largest and only public enclosed shopping centre owners in the country. In addition to the property acquisitions we added many strong people to our team, both at the property level and at our corporate offices.The strong financial results resulted from acquisitions, strict expense controls at the G&A level, and from seasonal occupancy gains during the fourth quarter.With a prudent financial structure and strong liquidity, Primaris is well positioned for the future."

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OGDEN, UT--(Marketwire -03/01/12)- TAB Bank is pleased to announce that it has provided a $6 million asset-based lending facility through a multi-year agreement for Coral Industries, Inc. of Tuscaloosa, AL.

Coral Industries was founded in 1976 and has grown to be one of the largest independent manufacturers of bath and shower enclosures in North America. Coral also fabricates and distributes tempered and decorative glass products. Another division of Coral manufactures and distributes architectural aluminum and all glass systems including entrance doors, storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, and glass handrails. Coral employs over 300 workers in its 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Coral is dedicated to a high level of service, commitment to customer's needs, and production of quality products.

"I am very pleased with our new lending relationship with TAB Bank. Everything went very smoothly as we discussed the necessary steps to finalize the new credit arrangement. I am looking forward to working with TAB as our lending partner as we move forward," commented D. Grant McAllister, CFO of Coral Industries.

Jonathan Molayem, Regional Vice President of Transact AOCP, exclusively advised Coral Industries with the debt financing. Transact AOCP is headquartered in Richmond, VA and provides financial advisory services including business planning for start-ups, strategic growth consulting, and succession/exit planning.

The commercial lending professionals at TAB Bank and Transact AOCP worked closely together and took the necessary time to set up a customized lending facility that would meet the specific financing needs of Coral Industries. "The teams at Coral and Transact AOCP have been a real pleasure to work with. We are excited that Coral has chosen TAB Bank to be their new lending partner. We look forward to a strong and mutually beneficial relationship for both companies," stated Paul Durosko, Vice President of Underwriting for TAB Bank.

TAB Bank (@TABBank) provides custom working capital solutions to transportation and non-transportation companies in all stages of business life cycles during any economic conditions. TAB Bank does this through Accounts Receivable Financing, Lines of Credit, Equipment Loans, Asset Based Loans, Business Accounts, and Commercial Banking Services.

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Lisa Julian-Miller

Lisa Julian-Miller has been hired by mechanical/electrical engineering firm Henry Adams LLC, of Baltimore, as director of business development.

Julian-Miller has 25 years of experience in marketing professional design services in both the architectural and engineering fields.

She is a past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services Maryland Chapter and has presented at both the regional and national level for the organization.

Julian-Miller most recently was vice president, business development for the east region of SHW Group.

Before that, she worked for JSA Inc., Heery International, Hord Coplan Macht, and HNTB.

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Education: I took an alternate route of education at 18, instead of going off to college as was planned, I went to Alaska (Sitka/Juneau) and wound up staying for almost 10 years. While there, I built a log cabin 4 miles from the nearest road and walked or kayaked in to town every day for work, worked as a cook at a silver-mining camp, had my own hand troller and went commercial salmon fishing for three years, worked for the state as a licensing examiner for the marine pilots and hunting/fishing guides boards, and many other cool things. I never did return to school, but learned many life lessons along the way. I came back East when my sister started having babies and have now been in the Architectural/Engineering marketing business for more than 20 years.

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SYDNEY (AP) Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard named a retired politician her foreign minister Friday in place of Kevin Rudd, who tried to oust her during a chaotic, short-lived rebellion in the ruling Labor Party.

Rudd's resignation as foreign minister last week required Gillard to reshuffle her Cabinet. In the process, she demoted Emergency Management Minister Robert McClelland, who publicly backed Rudd's effort to remove her as prime minister.

The appointment of Bob Carr, former premier of New South Wales state, as Rudd's replacement was a surprise. He retired from politics in 2005 and said he initially wrestled with whether to return to public service.

"But in the end, when the distinctive voice of the prime minister rouses you from your slumber and says, 'Will you be foreign minister of Australia?' I couldn't have found it in me to have said no," Carr said.

Many political observers had expected that Defense Minister Stephen Smith, who held the foreign ministry post before Rudd, would be given the coveted job. Smith said he was happy to continue in his defense role.

"There are no entitlements in public life," he said. "I don't have any entitlement to be disappointed."

After quitting, Rudd attempted to oust Gillard in vote of Labor Party lawmakers on Monday. Gillard, who deposed Rudd as prime minister two years ago in an internal party coup, easily defeated him and has been trying since to reunite her fractured party and Cabinet.

At a news conference Friday in the capital, Canberra, Gillard insisted the drama-riddled power challenge did not factor in the Cabinet reshuffling.

"The decisions I've made about my team are about merit, about the strongest possible team," she said.

But McClelland later said Gillard told him she was ousting him in part because he had "gone further" with his advocacy for Rudd than others.

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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard pulled a veteran politician out of retirement and named him foreign minister on Friday in place of Kevin Rudd who tried to oust her during a chaotic, short-lived rebellion in the ruling Labour Party.

Mr. Rudd resigned as Foreign Minister last week, making it necessary for Ms. Gillard to reshuffle her Cabinet. In the process she also demoted Emergency Management Minister Robert McClelland, who publicly backed Mr. Rudds effort to remove her as Prime Minister.

The appointment of Bob Carr, former premier of New South Wales state, as Mr. Rudds replacement was a surprise. He retired from politics in 2005 and said he initially wrestled with whether to return to public service.

But in the end, when the distinctive voice of the Prime Minister rouses you from your slumber and says, Will you be Foreign Minister of Australia? I couldnt have found it in me to have said no, Mr. Carr said.

Many political observers had expected that Defence Minister Stephen Smith, who held the Foreign Ministry post before Mr. Rudd, would be given the coveted job. Mr. Smith said he wasnt upset about being passed over and was happy to continue in his role.

There are no entitlements in public life, he said. I dont have any entitlement to be disappointed.

After quitting, Mr. Rudd attempted to oust Ms. Gillard in vote of Labour Party lawmakers on Monday. Ms. Gillard, who deposed Mr. Rudd as Prime Minister two years ago in an internal party coup, easily defeated him and has been trying since to reunite her fractured party and Cabinet.

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At a press conference on Friday in the capital, Canberra, Ms. Gillard insisted the drama-riddled power challenge did not play a role in the Cabinet reshuffling.

Asked whether Mr. McClellands support of Mr. Rudd had affected her decision to drop him from the ministry, Ms. Gillard replied, The decisions Ive made about my team are about merit, about the strongest possible team.

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard says former NSW premier Bob Carr will join the Senate and become foreign affairs minister.

Mr Carr will fill the ministerial position vacated by Kevin Rudd, who now sits on the back bench after failing to win a leadership ballot against Ms Gillard.

Until he takes his place in the Senate, Craig Emerson will continue to act as minister for foreign affairs.

Mr Carr said he could not say no to an offer to perform more public service.

'You don't choose the moment, very often the moment chooses you,' he told reporters on Friday in Canberra.

Mr Carr said he would seek Mr Rudd's advice on some matters, such as Australia's relations with Burma.

Ms Gillard was announcing her second ministerial reshuffle in three months on Friday.

Kate Lundy has been promoted, to minister for sport and multicultural affairs, as well as assistant minister for industry and innovation.

David Bradbury has also been promoted to the ministry as assistant treasurer, and to the newly created position of minister assisting for deregulation.

Jason Clare will take on the additional portfolio of minister for defence materiel.

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Julia Gillard started the week with her leadership threatened but has ended it reasserting her authority by appointing Bob Carr as Foreign Minister.

BOB CARR is headed to Canberra as the next minister for foreign affairs after Julia Gillard reasserted her leadership and overrode internal objections to recruiting the former NSW premier.

In a coup that shocked all but her closest colleagues, Ms Gillard salvaged the proposal for the Labor statesman to enter the Senate and cabinet when she rang him on Thursday with a formal offer. ''She asked me to serve my country and I would have been incapable of saying no to that,'' Mr Carr said.

The deal quelled internal disquiet about Ms Gillard's authority, which arose only days after the leadership ballot on Monday when the attempt to recruit Mr Carr foundered.

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Born again ... former NSW premier Bob Carr with Julia Gillard. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

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In recognition of outstanding achievement in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction, and 2011 sales excellence, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. recently welcomed Austin 360 Roofing LLC to the Century Club. Club inductees were honored during Duro-Lasts National Sales Seminar held in Clearwater Beach, Florida, January 29-31, 2012.

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(ARA) - When it comes to home improvement, you can spend money in two basic ways: on things that make your home look better and things that make it function better. Under the first category, you'll find all the things you want to do, like replacing narrow casement windows with a lovely bay window. Under the second, falls all the things you must do, like replacing those drafty windows with something more energy-efficient.

When "want to" and "have to" meet, they create the opportunity to make a smart buying decision - and choose an upgrade that will look good and improve the livability of your home. The key to making smart home improvement decisions is to recognize these opportunities and take full advantage of them.

Here are a few "have to" improvements that have the potential to turn into a good-looking, energy-efficient, enjoyment-enhancing "want to."

Replacing the hot water heater.

You probably don't care what a new hot water heater looks like sitting in your garage or basement - or wherever it resides in your home. But the right replacement water heater can help your house achieve a lovely shade of green. High energy-efficiency water heaters can help reduce energy usage, thereby trimming your energy bills and your home's environmental impact. Solar water heating systems take the beauty a step further by using the power of the sun, collected through low-profile solar panels on the roof, to heat water - at a monthly savings that's about 80 percent less than the cost of traditional heaters.

Getting some light in here.

Do you really need a bunch of scientific studies to tell you that a home filled with natural light just feels better? Probably not. Illuminating your home with natural light is a smart buying decision on multiple levels. First, you don't pay to power the sun. Second, natural light delivers a host of mood-enhancing benefits. If you have the wall space, by all means add some windows.

But for rooms where a window is impossible (like a powder room) or where you don't want to sacrifice privacy (like a master bathroom) a tubular skylight is a good alternative. Some, like Velux's Sun Tunnel products, are easy enough to install that a seasoned do-it-yourselfer could accomplish the task. They cost less than traditional skylights and bring natural light to hard-to-light areas like closets, hallways and other small spaces.

Getting some air in here.

Just as natural sun is good for your mood, ventilation can be good for your health. An Energy Star qualified venting skylight is a great way to passively vent stale, moist air from inside your home, especially from baths and kitchens. While some skylights are "fixed," those that do open can be controlled by a remote to open when you want fresh air and close when you want to retain warmth. They can also close automatically in case of rain. In addition, they introduce free light into your home. Adding blinds - also remote-controlled - can help you better control the amount of sun a skylight admits into your home. And blinds are not just functional - you can get them in colors and patterns to complement your decor while increasing energy efficiency. Compared to other venting solutions, a skylight is a relatively low-cost, great-looking way to address ventilation issues while adding drama to a space. Log on to http://www.veluxusa.com to learn more about skylights.

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