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Building materials and labor are all one family is asking for this Christmas after a fire burned down their Excelsior Springs home.

The fire destroyed the family's home in the 300 block of Haynes on Dec. 2.

A 5-year-old boy named Lucky noticed the smoke and alerted his dad who was sleeping at the time.

"Sure enough there was a lot of smoke in the kitchen, and I noticed the attic door was cracked and smoke was just rolling down the staircase," Lucky's dad, Joe Clark, said.

Clark and Lucky got out OK, but the fire didn't leave much behind.

"We're trying to salvage anything we can ... don't know what works and what don't. But we're pulling out anything that looks salvageable," Clark said.

Clark says the 104-year-old home's outdated wiring caused the fire. With no insurance, the family of four is depending on donations that are coming in all forms of generosity.

"We have a secret Santa who has already said when the time comes, he's putting a roof on it," said Lura Pate, Clark's fianc.

"The boys have all the clothes they're going to need for the next year from all the donations," Clark added.

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Friends and co-workers say goodbye to 59-year-old Craig Goldsworthy, who they say died in his home when it went up in flames Friday night. /Courtesy of Snowbird Lanes

CLARE CO. -- The man that was killed in a Clare County home fire Friday night is being remembered by friends and co-workers.

Friends and co-workers spent today sayinggoodbye to 59-year-old Craig Goldsworthy, who they say died in his home when it went up in flames Friday night.

"Real good friend," Paul Bailey, Goldsworthys friend, said, "I am going to miss the guy."

"I'm sure it was an accidental fire," Clare County Sheriff John Wilson, said. "The guy was using a generator to power his house. So, was it something in the wiring? We dont know. Were not sure at this time."

Goldsworthy was heavily involved in the community, doing handy work for the local American Legion in Harrison, including fixing up floors and building them a sign.

Bailey said Goldsworthy went there often. Bailey said he left there around 9 p.m. the night of the fire, taking a bus back home.

"Hed come up after work," Bailey said. "The transit dropped him off and hed come in here, have a few drinks, and associate with everybody. Just like part of the family."

Being part of the family was a theme for Goldsworthy, as he was also well-known at Snowbird Lanes, where he bowled a perfect score of 300. His picture is currently hanging on their wall.

"A good family member," Rosanna Marie Bailey, Snowbird Lanes general manager and Goldsworthys friend, said. "He was a great bowler. His name was in the newspaper almost every week because he would bowl a 200 game or 200 plus. He always had a good series that he bowled. (He) will be sadly missed."

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Google's Google'sNest may be partnering with the worlds largest homesecurityfirm,ADT ADT, in a move that could signal the companys interest in ramping up its presence in homesecurityservices, according to a conversation Forbes had withADTCEONaren Gursahaney.

The two companies are workingto connect Nests internet-connected home productsa thermostat as well as smoke and carbon monoxidealarmwithADTsPulse system that allows its customers to control their securitysystem through a mobile app.

Weve had discussions with Fadell and his team, saidGursahaney in a phone call, referring to Nestscofounder and CEO, Tony Fadell. Weve had discussions with Nest inintegrating their thermostat with the Pulse platform.

Tucked far away from Silicon Valley inBoca Raton, Fla.,ADTis looking for opportunity in the burgeoning smart home industry. There have been a flurry of do-it-yourself home security products coming out of the tech industry. That could start hurting ADTsbottom line (if it hasnt already) and ADT is fighting slowing customer growth.In addition to Pulse,ADT started a partnership with IFTTTIf This Then That, a service that allows users to chain website and devicesto hook upwith other connected hardware such as Jawbones fitness trackers and the Philips Philips Hue LED bulb in the cloud. But witha $6.1 billion market cap and seven million customers, its got some time before these smaller players start making serious dents.

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Nest, which was acquired byGooglein January for $3.2 billion, has become the big playerin the smart home industry. Its already shown interest in homesecurityworld with its own acquisition ofinternet-connectedsecuritycamera-maker Dropcam for $555 million. Dropcam was even pitched as a product to bring the end of home security giants like ADT when it started in 2009. WithADTsseven million customers paying a steep monthly service fee for a homesecuritymonitoring systems, it looks like an attractive opportunity for a startup to offer a much cheaper and simpler alternative to consumers.

One hole theADTpartnership could help plug up for any Nestsecuritysystem is a homesecuritymonitoring service. Dropcam already has a premium service for storing video feed in the cloud, but the professional monitoring that ADT has could be added as a more expensive premium package.

What they love isADTsseven million customers, 4,000 sales representatives and the relationships we have with fire departments and other emergency services, sothat when there is an alarm we can dispatch the right people,Gursahaney said.

A premium monitoring servicecould fit in well with Nest products. Before Nest officially announced its smoke and CO alarm productthe Protectin October last year,reporter Jessica Lessinwrotethat a subscription monitoring service was being considered. We havent seen that feature yet. It would be expensive to roll out a feature like this, as it would entailhiring and employing a call center. An ADT partnership could help with its massive call center infrastructure.

We dont have anything to share on the topic at this time, Nest spokeswoman Zoz Cuccias said in an email.

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) December 22, 2014

U.S. Cellular is expanding into the digital home automation and security world with their new OnLook Digital System, in addition to their traditional wireless offerings.

Industry analyst Jeff Kagan offers comment.

We are watching the wireless industry expand, change and grow in a variety of new ways. US Cellular has not seen the kind of growth in wireless that larger competitors have seen in the last several years. So moving into this new market segment sounds like a good idea if it can help US Cellular show solid growth again. Says Wireless Analyst Jeff Kagan.

US Cellular is not alone seeing this as a growth opportunity in home automation and security services. Other companies see the same opportunity.

US Cellular is following AT&T Mobility Digital Life and Comcast Xfinity into this new security space.

We dont yet know how these new competitors and new thinking in this space will change the industry dynamics. However new competition from AT&T Mobility, Comcast and now US Cellular is increasing innovation and excitement for the first time in a long time. Its turning the pressure way up on traditional security. Says Telecom Analyst Kagan.

Will increased competition decrease pricing? Will it increase innovation and new thinking in this space? We dont have all the answers yet, but we do know that this is good news for consumers who are always looking for new and innovative ideas in home security, which has been one sleepy industry until recently. Says Kagan.

US Cellular Onlook Digital System is now available in the state of Iowa and the Tulsa Ok market. They say this is a self-installed home automation and security system that can be managed by smartphone, tablet or computer.

US Cellular is partnered with Alarm.com, which is a cloud connected home software provider which runs on US Cellulars 3G CDMA network. There are mutltiple choices of services available to customers.

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December 22, 2014 Updated Dec 22, 2014 at 6:02 PM EST

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (21Alive) -- This holiday season brings plenty of opportunity for burglars to ransack your house.

Home security experts say if you're going out of town, even if you have a security system, make sure you lock your doors and windows.

Nate Routsong of Simplx Security says you should also check your timer lights to make sure they're programmed for winter hours.

"A lot of people do have timer lights. We encourage you to set those, make sure that they are set correctly. With Daylight Savings, it gets dark differently than it does in the summer and so you want to make sure that it's appropriate for the time of year that it is. This may be the first time that you're traveling since the summer and some things may need to be adjusted," Routsong says.

Never, ever post anything to social media -- that goes for your kids, too.

Just because you trust your friends list, your information doesn't necessarily remain private.

"When one of your family or friends likes that then all of a sudden, it may post to their friends or other people that they liked what you said. And then all of a sudden somebody that you may not even know will find out that you're gone, and it just makes you very vulnerable," Routsong says.

You could also leave a car in the driveway so would-be burglars think someone is home.

And make sure if you have an alarm company, that it knows your new phone numbers and you know your password.

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Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) December 23, 2014

Parker & Sons, Inc. a leader in the industry when it comes to quality contractor services for everything from heating to cooling and air conditioning as well as air quality products and services, announces trust certification in 2014 with regard to its customer service promise. As one of the most respected, reliable and trusted names in home contracting services, Parker and Sons trains each technician and team member to the highest standards. The company has consistently made it clear that it is dedicated and committed to 100% customer satisfaction. With attention to detail on such items as ensuring that each team member wears shoe covers to protect a customer's flooring, the company has earned a reputation for the best in quality customer service.

In addition, Parker and Sons implements a wide variety of other efficient techniques that are all focused on making certain that the customer's home is left in the same condition each and every time. It is this outstanding commitment to attention to detail that has enabled the company to grow and prosper over the years. From respected referrals by such well-known experts as the Queen of Clean to a wide range of impressive customer reviews and ratings, Parker and Sons has earned its reputation one job at a time. Serving the community for more than 40 years, the company continually contributes and gives back to the community. This is evident by the companys dedication and commitment to the Special Olympics of Arizona.

Trust certification is important because it lets customers know that each team member, technician and customer service representative has passed rigorous background checks, motor vehicle checks and other important checks. In addition, each team member must pass extensive technical training exams. It is this focus and dedication that has proven itself time and again with a wide array of positive customer referrals and feedback. With so much to offer, it is difficult to imagine choosing any other contractor for a wide range of home services in Arizona. Considered by many to be an HVAC service professional par excellence, Parker and Sons stands behind its promises each and every day.

Parker and Sons earns important trust certification through nonprofit programs such as the North American Technician Excellence certification and training organization. This and other organizations will certify only technicians and installers who have achieved a genuine mastery in ventilation, heating, air conditioning and other similar services. Parker and Sons continues with its mission to build long-lasting relationships with the community and customers by exhibiting a winning spirit and a commitment to total customer satisfaction. This recent announcement with regard to trust certification in 2014 with regard to its customer service promise is additional confirmation that Parker and Sons works diligently to be a good neighbor in the Arizona community.

Parker & Sons, Inc. is an innovative and forward-looking Air Conditioning Repair & Plumbing Service in Phoenix, Arizona. Having served the greater Phoenix Metropolitan area since 1974, Parker & Sons, Inc. has earned its reputation one customer at a time. Delivering quality for both residential and commercial customers, the company enjoys a long record of national recognition and has received numerous awards and accolades over the years. Parker & Sons, Inc. is known for its impressive attention to detail and old-fashioned quality work. The company has been voted #1 in Ranking Arizona for the last five years and maintains a goal of 100% customer satisfaction. Parker & Sons works on heating systems, cooling systems, ducting, air filtration and offers a variety of plumbing related services. Parker & Sons, Inc. is an established name in reliable service calls throughout Phoenix, Arizona.

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Laura Aguinaldo helps Louisa Coley get ready to board a bus home from Seniors' Resource Center. (Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)

Over the next 15 years, the number of people 60 or older in Colorado is expected to more than double, boosting the need for long-term care and services that enable older adults to live independently in their homes.

Keeping needy senior citizens in their homes will require an expansion of services like transportation, meals-on-wheels, counseling and nutrition education, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services.

To meet that need, the agency is asking for an additional $4 million next year, which would raise state funding for Area Agencies on Aging to $21.3 million.

Joe Torres watches as Ann Piro is loaded onto a bus that will take her home from the Seniors' Re -source Center in Denver, a place where seniors can spend their day. (Brent Lewis, The Denver Post)

"We have to make sure our budget reflects seniors as a priority. This $4 million will ensure that we have services that are needed to keep our seniors in their homes," said Rep. Steve Lebsock, D-Thornton, who plans to introduce a bill seeking the money for senior services.

The graying of the workforce is a historically unprecedented demographic shift that will continue past 2040, said Bob Semro, health policy analyst for The Bell Policy Center.

The implications of as many as 1 million baby boomers leaving Colorado's workforce will have enormous impact on the state's tax base, Semro said. Not only will the income that older adults pay in taxes shrivel, employees who have older family members will be losing days at work to take care of their relatives.

"Do we have the workforce, the infrastructure to support that? Like any business, we need to plan ahead to determine how we are going to deal with this and maintain the highest quality support we can provide without doing damage to the state budget," Semro said.

AARP and Area Agencies on Aging, which are both backing the increased budget proposal, are also calling for creation of a study group to identify and plan for dealing with long-term issues involving an aging population.

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Millersville, MD (PRWEB) December 22, 2014

Del Thebaud Sr., owner and President of Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet, recently won the Family Business award from Baltimore SmartCEO. Thebaud was selected among 4 finalists in the Family Business category, all of whom are individuals that have demonstrated excellence in their respective industries. Across all categories there were 29 finalists who collectively generate more than $1 billion in annual revenue and employ 6,129 individuals in Greater Baltimore.

Thebaud founded Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet in 1981 in Millersville, MD with a staff of five and has since grown to a staff of more than 70 full-time employees, serving over 100,000 residents in nine states. Before Thebaud brings on family members, he insists that they must meet two initial qualifications: First, they must have a strong desire to work for Gutter Helmet, and second, its essential that they have outside experience and expertise so they can bring value to the business. Family member or not, he teaches all of his employees how to handle the delicate balance between quality and service: Our employees understand that if one suffers, the entire system suffers, Thebaud says. He puts a premium value on customer service and is proud to display the companys A rating from the Better Business Bureau. View Del Thebauds SmartCEO profile: http://www.smartceo.com/2014-baltimore-circle-of-excellence-gutter-helmet-by-harry-helmet/.

Thebaud was selected as a winner from an independent committee of local business leaders who selects 30 finalists on average each year, from which 10 winners are chosen based on the quality of nominations submitted in their respective category including: Construction, Family Business, Food/Beverage, Government Contracting, Healthcare, Marketing/PR, Minority-owned, Nonprofit, Real Estate and Technology. Finalists were profiled in the November/December issue (http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/f8e5c7aa#/f8e5c7aa/1) of SmartCEO magazine and celebrated at an awards reception in November. The Circle of Excellence finalists are shaping the future of Baltimores business community, and ensuring the sustainability, safety and efficiency of our community for years to come, says Jaime Nespor-Zawmon, President of SmartCEO Events. We proudly recognize their success and contributions, and believe that their impacts will make a difference for customers and clients across the nation.

About SmartCEO SmartCEOs Circle of Excellence honors leaders who have successfully taken their companies to the forefront of their industries. SmartCEOs mission is to educate and inspire the business community through its award-winning magazine, connections at C-level events and access to valuable online resources.

About Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet Established in 1981 and headquartered in Millersville, MD, Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet is the largest manufacturer certified installer of the revolutionary Gutter Helmet gutter protection system. Family-owned and operated, Gutter Helmet by Harry Helmet also offers Helmet Heat, seamless gutter installation, replacement roofing, retractable awnings, and other related exterior home improvement products. Harry Helmet serves over 100,000 customers located in Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Western Washington, and the District of Columbia. Visit http://www.harryhelmet.com for more information on our products.

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