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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Leading multichannel retailer HSN has partnered with award-winning interior designer Alexa Hampton to launch Alexa Hampton Home, her first-ever textile collection on May 2 on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN Mobile. This exclusive line of quality home decor elements reflects Alexa's distinctive, sophisticated style and a design aesthetic that is clean, elegant and smart.

Alexa Hampton Home will feature bedding sets, headboard covers, sheets, throws, bath, and window treatments. While the styles are tailored, the collection will feature neutral and blue animal print bedding; luxurious jacquard weave bedding collections; and foundational textile pieces in a range of colors including yellow, sage and wine. The entire collection is priced under $200, including the seven-piece bedding sets.

"Sensible, gorgeous design shouldn't be unattainable," said Alexa Hampton. "Together with HSN, my goal is to offer customers elegant and luxurious decor that is warm, fun, and accessible to everyone."

Considered one of the most well respected interior designers working today, Alexa is revered for her talent and luxury home decor design knowledge. She is a perennial fixture on Architectural Digest's AD100, House Beautiful's Top Designer list and is a member of Elle Decor's A-list. Alexa's work can be found across the globe in numerous apartments, large residences, private airplanes and luxury yachts.

"Alexa is an accomplished high-end interior designer who can transform a space with marvelously creative designs, while still embracing her practical side as a working mother of three," said Anne Martin-Vachon, Chief Merchandising Officer for HSN. "Her approachability, vast knowledge of interior decor and elegant designs are sure to inspire and delight our customers. We look forward to Alexa joining our growing roster of talented designers."

Alexa Hampton will debut her new home collection on HSN on May 2 and return with new assortments in August and October. For more information about the Alexa Hampton Home collection on HSN, please visit http://www.HSN.com and join in the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.

About Alexa Hampton: A perennial member of Architectural Digest's AD100 and House Beautiful's Top Designer List as well as a member of Elle Decor's A-list, Alexa Hampton's work is classic, traditional and eclectic. Her involvement in design goes far past her position as President and featured designer of Mark Hampton LLC, she is on the board of trustees for the New York School of Interior Design, the New York Landmarks Conservancy and the Institute for Classical Architecture. She was one of three inaugural designers who launched Gilt Groupe's Gilt Home Design Boutiques, serves on the design board of MyDeco.com and was the only ever female cast member of "This Old House." Over the years, Hampton's work has been featured in many national and regional shelter and design magazines. In recent years, Hampton received an honorary PhD from Moore College of Art and Design, was awarded Cosmopolitan's Fun Fearless Female Award and Connecticut Cottage & Gardens' Design Innovator Award. This past January in Las Vegas, Hampton was the first women to receive the Design Icon Award at the World Market Center. Hampton is also the author of the critically praised book The Language of Interior Design, and she is a contributing columnist for The Wall Street Journal's Saturday "Off Duty" section.

About HSN:HSN is a leading interactive multichannel retailer, offering a curated assortment of exclusive products and top brand names to its customers. HSN incorporates entertainment, inspiration, personalities and industry experts to provide an entirely unique shopping experience. At HSN, customers find exceptional selections in Health & Beauty, Jewelry, Home/Lifestyle, Fashion/Accessories, and Electronics. HSN broadcasts live to 95 million households in the US in HD 24/7 and its website -- HSN.com-- is a top 10 most trafficked e-commerce site, featuring more than 23,000 product videos. Mobile applications include HSN apps for iPad, iPhone and Android. HSN, founded 35 years ago as the first shopping network, is an operating segment of HSN, Inc. (HSNI). For more information, please visit HSN.com, or follow @HSN on Facebook and Twitter.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) April 25, 2013

TopConsumerReviews.com has named the best home security systems in Georgia for 2013. TopConsumerReviews.com provides independent reviews for thousands of products, including top home security systems, in order to help consumers make the best decision possible.

Surprisingly, residents in the beautiful state of Georgia encounters 34 crimes per square mile each year. Burglaries and thefts are also significant in Georgia with over 350,000 occurrences each year. That means that one in every 28 residents will become a victim of property crime annually. Also, one in every 268 residents will be a victim of a violent crime. For many Georgia residents, they feel a need to not only protect their home and belongings but the people living inside. Dead bolts and exterior lighting can deter some criminals but a home security system is the best defense against a would-be intruder.

TopConsumerReviews.com, an independent organization dedicated to providing unbiased reviews of home security systems each year, found that customer satisfaction on home security systems was contingent on a list of key attributes. Those identified features were systems that provided affordable pricing, the very latest technology, and the added layer of 24 monitoring service. TopConsumerReviews.com also saw a trend in customers who want remote access to their home security systems to help manage their busy lives.

Wireless home security systems continued their upswing in popularity for 2013. Wireless home security systems have little to no installation damage or costs. Additionally, wireless systems often use cellular technology to maintain a connection with the monitoring service and therefore are flexible for home owners without landlines and provide a higher level of security should a wire or connection get cut from the outside.

To find out more about home security companies, including reviews and comparison rankings, please visit the Home Security Systems category of TopConsumerReviews.com at http://www.topconsumerreviews.com/home-security/.

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FALLS CHURCH, VA--(Marketwired - Apr 25, 2013) - Kastle SystemsInternational, the leading provider of managed security solutions, today announced that they have appointed 12-year Brink's Home Security veteran Steve Yevich as their Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

Bringing extensive financial knowledge and business experience, this addition to the executive team reinforces Kastle Systems' ongoing commitment to industry-leading quality of service and high organic growth. Yevich developed his deep security industry expertise and customer orientation at Brink's, under its charter of "Creating Customers for Life"; a perspective that will complement Kastle's dedication to providing world-class service to its clients.During Yevich's tenure, Brink's received the Outstanding Customer Service Experience Award from J.D. Power & Associates for six years in a row.

"We put a significant amount of energy into finding a unique fit for this executive position, and I believe that we found that in Steve Yevich," said Piyush Sodha, Co-Chairman and CEO of Kastle Systems."He has 35 years of financial experience, as well as relevant knowledge acquired from over a decade in the security industry.Steve's work helped to build one of the most well-respected, highest-qualitysecurity brands; characteristics we share at Kastle Systems.His addition will be an important contributor to our continued high growth."

Yevich previously served as the ranking finance executive with Brink's Home Security, becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Brink's Home Security Holdings, Inc. until it was acquired by Tyco International in 2010.During his career, Yevich has held senior financial management positions with several publicly-held and private companies, including the Michael's Arts and Crafts retail chain and Braniff Airlines.

"I see so many similarities between Kastle Systems and Brink's in terms of their customer orientation, values and culture, and I am thrilled about utilizing my knowledge to help Kastle pursue the vision shared by the company's leadership," said Yevich."Kastle's tremendous growth, since 2007 alone, has inspired me to set even greater financial and operational goals for the future of the organization."

A native of Richmond, Virginia, Yevich graduated magna cum laude from Washington & Lee University; received his master's degree in business administration from Northwestern University; and attained his CPA while with the accounting firm Deloitte Haskins & Sells.He is an active member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and Financial Executives International (FEI), is involved in fundraising for a variety of non-profits, and has been published in The Proceedings of the Transportation Research Forum.

About Kastle Systems InternationalKastle Systems has been leading the industry for more than 40 years with new technologies and advanced security solutions. Kastle operates and manages security systems for its clients remotely, around-the-clock. Currently, Kastle protects more than 2,000 properties with over 37,000 tenant spaces, for a total of 400 million square feet of office space nationwide and internationally. Over 2 million people use Kastle Access Control daily. Kastle's innovative outsourced security services significantly reduce costs and improve the critically important, 24/7 performance of security systems for building owners, developers, and tenants. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Kastle Systems is present in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia, and Sydney, Australia. To learn more about Kastle's security solutions, visit http://www.kastle.com or call 855-KASTLE-1(527-8531).

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Illinois can now benefit from the new line of Home Security Systems, Energy Management, Smart Home Lighting, Thermostats, and Alarm Services Throughout all IL Counties.

Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) April 24, 2013

Protecting ones property in Illinois and family is of the utmost importance to anyone, and no one wants to lose property or loved ones to a thief or a murderer. Stopping burglars before they enter the home is a key component of Home Security Alarms services. Energy saving with fully featured options are available that can match the needs of the customer and their budget along with their need for protection.

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Now home protection options start at just pennies per day with installation service available. Rated by the top reporting companies and awarded nominations, the home protection solutions have been proven to stand guard when a homeowner or resident needs them most. The most prestigious web and print publications have featured various home security services and products for their readers that are offered by homesecurityalarms.us.com.

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Ron Legarski had this to say about the home security and energy automation services offered, "We will continue to bring new product innovations and services into the Illinois market and stay up to day with market trends."

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SecurityPlanet.com publishes the results of their in-depth reviews of the top home security system companies conducting business in the state of Pennsylvania. SecurityPlanet.com presents insight into what is important to Pennsylvania homeowners when selecting a home security system company.

Allentown, PA (PRWEB) April 25, 2013

Pennsylvania is home to about 12.7 million people. There are greater than 283,000 property crimes every year as reported by the latest FBI Uniform Crime Report statistics for 2011. Home security is constantly a concern to Pennsylvania residents and now they have a neutral resource to assist with deciding on a home security system with monitoring services. The key aspects when considering a Pennsylvania home security company for residents is a high-level of customer service and a reasonable price point.

FrontPoint Security was awarded as the top home security system provider in the state of Pennsylvania. FrontPoint Security provides home security services throughout the United States and Canada by supplying their customers with wireless home security equipment from GE Security. FrontPoint Security's capacity to continue to keep a fantastic customer service rating along with their cutting-edge technology has made them a favorite amid buyers. The other top home security system providers in Pennsylvania are Protect America and ADT Security. Protect America pioneered the do-it-yourself or DIY home security system and has been in business for over 20 years. ADT Security is the clear leader when it comes to professionally installed home security systems. ADT Security furnishes their customers with brand name equipment and has several different plans and services to select from.

SecurityPlanet.com found that Pennsylvania homeowners were enthusiastic about the mobile features that the top security companies provide. Companies such as FrontPoint Security and Protect America provide their customers with remote control capabilities like text message notifications and the ability to remotely disarm the home security system. Some Pennsylvania homeowners stated they would reap the benefits of the services that offer streaming of wireless home security cameras right to an iPhone or Android device. To take a look at the features and the services of the top rated home security system companies, visit SecurityPlanet.com at: SecurtyPlanet.com - Home Security Systems Reviews

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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) Regional Transportation Districts new west light rail line begins service Friday, but not without a safety concern.

The line goes through a lot of residential areas and security fencing is meant to keep people off the tracks, but already people are climbing through them.

Students at three nearby schools have been shown videos and given assemblies for lessons on why they shouldnt climb the fences and cross the tracks, but its happening anyway.

Miles of track are lined with whats called post and cable fence. Its easy to climb right through.

Kathy Hughes lives nearby.

I find myself listening to the train go by and pausing for a moment to wait to see if I hear screaming, Hughes said.

The trains are now on frequent test runs, yet footprints show some people are already crossing where they shouldnt.

Last week RTD and West Metro Fire conducted a drill.

The scenario today is the victim did not want to walk to the cross walk and he jumped the fence and was struck by the train, Lisa Trujillo with RTD said.

The danger is real. In a picture, from a distance two people can be seen walking on the tracks, easily accessible through the fences.

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Update, 3:47 p.m.:Morris Bridges would usually run out immediately after getting a call to work a fire, his wife, Carmen Bridges, said in a tribute video.

The day of the fertilizer plant explosion, however, Bridges stopped and picked up his two-year-old young son. The father of three told his son he loved him and that he would be right back.

He loved his job, she said. He was always ready to work.

Update, 3:31 p.m.:Baylor University President Ken Starr says at the memorial service that there are no fences and that everyone is there as neighbors.

He says travelers along Interstate I-35 know to stop at the Czech bakery and that everyone in the area loves going across the river for West Fest during Labor Day weekend.

Update, 3:15: A moving video tribute of family members talking about their loved ones is showing now. Dallas Fire-RescueCapt. Kenny Harris's son says he was "an awesome dad."

He said he lost his father, but the fire department lost a brother. "It really is like a second family there," Harris' son said.

Update, 3:05: Governor Perry thanks the President and first lady for coming and applauds people in the city of West for their fierce loyalty to one another.

First responders know better than anyone that theres no such thing as a routine emergency, Perry says. The responders in West certainly knew that, but it didnt slow them down as they raced toward that burning factory.

After Perrys remarks, friends and family members of the victims share a video message about their fallen loved ones.

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BCs Conservation Officer Service has asked the City of Powell River to allow electric fencing in residential areas as a preventive tool against bears preying on backyard chickens.

Council adopted amendments to the animal control bylaw in December 2012 that allow residents to keep up to three poultry on any size lot in residential areas. The bylaw defines poultry as domestic fowl, or hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons or similar birds. However, no roosters are allowed.

Gerry Lister, a Powell River conservation officer, made a presentation at a recent committee-of-the-whole meeting. He explained that under provincial legislation, conservation officers can force residents to install electric fencing in areas that are zoned to legally have it. Under the old animal control bylaw, areas zoned RA1, A1 and A2 could have chickens. Those were the exact same zones that can have an electric fence, he said. Now we have the ability to have three poultry on R1, R2 and R3 parcels, but the zoning bylaw doesnt allow electric fences to be in place on those parcels. That for us is one of the key tools.

The issue is about public safety, Lister said, because once bears come in and start getting into chickens, theyre going to be infiltrating the neighbourhood and getting into other things. You increase the risk to kids, to adults, to elderly people, to anybody in the neighbourhood, he said. You also increase the risk when we have to attend and destroy a bear thats at large and a danger to the public. We dont always just set a trap and haul the bear away. Sometimes we have to use a firearm and that increases the danger.

Electric fencing is an effective preventive measure, Lister said, and he provided information which documented it is not dangerous, including to children. He read from a document that stated, Getting zapped by an electric fence doesnt do any permanent damage to bears or people, but its highly unpleasant, so put up a warning sign. That could be a provision of the zoning bylaw, Lister said, requiring residents who install electric fences to also post a warning sign.

Lister also pointed out the citys animal control bylaw is vague about how shelters can provide protection from natural predators. It doesnt set a standard for how you provide that protection, he said. Protection from natural predators could be interpreted by one person as being a cardboard box to keep hawks and eagles from going in and taking chickens. Our interpretation would be something thats suitable to prevent bears or raccoons or even bobcats from accessing those chickens.

Lister said that 10 to 12 per cent a year of calls about bear conflicts in Powell River are related to chickens. We dont want that number to go up to 15 or 20 per cent, obviously, he said. We feel this is a step in the right direction to prevent that from happening and to give us the tools in our toolbox to be able to do a good job and keep the public safe.

After Listers presentation, councillors referred the issue to staff for a report.

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