January 11, 2013 Updated Jan 11, 2013 at 6:30 PM CST

Duluth, MN (NNCNOW.com) - Interior Designer and Duluth East High School graduate Elizabeth Samsa has been actively pursuing, shaping and molding her passion for design for as long as she can remember.

"Inspiration for me comes from everywhere. It can be someone just passing by on the street, it could be a building. Really, I just gravitate toward any kind of energy," said Samsa as she flipped through the blueprints of the new Terminal.

Her 10 years of interior designrelated jobs have not only landed her a position with the architecture firm TKDA, but her imprint on the Northland is already well established in projects like the Zeitgeist Arts Caf.

"That was one of my favorite projects to date, so I love it," said Samsa.

When it came to designing the new terminal, Samsa had a balancing act on her hands: utilize warm, natural colors that offset the region's cold climate, while accenting and embracing what makes the Northland, well, the Northland. That included an undulating, reflective ceiling that shares the same qualities with one great lake.

In fact, the attention to north woods detail goes down to the very last reed on every trash receptacle.

"...those natural wood colors, we have a dark blue... muted green palates, so very natural earth tones," said Samsa, pointing out the color scheme on the concourse carpet.

Samsa says familiar Northland patterns on the concourse glass wall provide people with a sense of comfort and security.

"It has this birchlike tree pattern, and it's dimensional, and it provides interest and... security. So, we're... bridging form and function together," said Samsa.

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Anne D. Bendann, a retired interior designer and community volunteer who was active in women's issues and church affairs, died Jan. 4 from pancreatic cancer at her Homeland residence. She was 65.

The former Anne Duffy, the daughter of an investment banker and a homemaker, was born and raised in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.

After graduating in 1965 from the Beaumont School in Cleveland, she earned a degree from Marymount College in Arlington, Va., where she studied art and design.

Ms. Bendann, who worked for more than three decades as an interior designer, began her career at Darr-Luck Associates in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood.

She later worked in Baltimore for Michael Asner & Associates and Innerspace, and from 1983 until retiring in 1997, she was with Swann Hall Associates.

"Anne was just tremendously talented and had a way with color and patterns," said Michael R. Hall, a principal in Swann Hall Associates. "It just came naturally to her, and she could generate many good ideas. She had a great personality and was a joy to be around. I've missed her every day since she retired."

"After she retired from her professional career, Anne found time to dedicate her energies to her community and her own personal growth. The past 13 years were transforming on both fronts," said her husband of 38 years, Lance Bendann, who owns Bendann Art Galleries in Lutherville.

Ms. Bendann was a strong advocate for women's issues.

"She wasn't a big committee person or fundraiser; she preferred hands-on work, getting down and involved quite literally on the street level," her husband said.

Ms. Bendann volunteered at the Safe House of Hope in Southwest Baltimore, where she supported women "who were caught in various cycles of poverty, addiction and prostitution," her husband said.

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TopConsumerReviews.com names the top home security companies in Florida.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 11, 2013

Florida encounters a whopping 670,000 property crimes each year. That equates to 1 in every 28 people, on average, experiencing a property crime each year in Florida. Another concerning statistic in Florida is that 1 out of every 194 people will be involved in a violent crime each year.

The risk of a violent or property crime in Florida is significantly greater than the nationwide average. In this state its important to safeguard a home both for the people and the property inside it. For those owning or renting a home or apartment, strategically placed exterior lighting, dead bolts at each exterior entrance, and a home security system are essential tools in protecting one's safety.

The team at TopConsumerReviews.com found the greatest customer satisfaction levels with home security system companies that provided the latest technology, affordable pricing, and a 24-hour monitoring service to watch over the property. Wireless systems, with minimal installation, especially for condo dwellers and vacation homeowners, were identified as the most flexible. In addition, many consumers reported a positive reaction to home security systems with remote access technology - leading the way for seasonal residents and frequent travelers to check the status of their home from any location in the world with simple internet access.

TopConsumerReviews.com also identified that a one size fits all approach to home security systems was not the most cost effective or desirable. A reliable home security company that offers flexible security system customization and a variety of security package options will best meet the needs of each homeowner's security.

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6Webs.com releases their picks of the top home security system providers in the state of Connecticut.

Hartford, CT (PRWEB) January 11, 2013

There were over 78,000 property crimes in the state of Connecticut reported in 2010 according to the FBIs Uniform Crime Report. Connecticut residents understand the importance of owning a home security system.

Tim Smythe, the senior editor for 6Webs.com said, Connecticut residents now have an independent resource available to them when in the market of a home security system. There are many options and providers of monitored home security services and it can become frustrating for consumers to know which company offers the best services and equipment. The aim of 6Webs.com is to provide consumers with this information so that they can quickly compare the leading home security providers and become familiar with the features each company offers.

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 11, 2013

LifeShield Home Security scored well in its review, earning four stars out of a maximum five star rating. Only three companiesFrontPoint Security, ADT Security, and Protect Americahave managed to score higher among all of the companies included in the annual review and rankings.

Using statistics, survey information, and independently verified information about LifeShield Home Securitys equipment and services, the review specialists at SecuritySystemReviews.com indicated that several factors contributed to LifeShields overall positive rating. The areas in which the security company scored especially well include its monitoring service plan affordability, the diversity of high quality monitoring options availableincluding cellular based and broadband Internet based monitoring, the reliability and performance of its wireless control panel and other sensors and monitoring devices, and its smart phone apps that include options for streaming live security feeds from installed wireless security IP cameras.

LifeShield is one of those companies that came out of nowhere a few years back and made a big wave with their wireless equipment and their rock bottom prices, said Tim Eveler, the public relations head at SecuritySystemReviews.com. While customers may be able to find more affordable options if they find a good special or other coupons or promotions, in general LifeShield has some of the very best service plan prices on the market. But, we have to be honest. Theres something of a tradeoff. To get those prices, consumers have to agree to fairly long service contractstypically, three years or more.

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