Facilities Management Services is Louisville’s premier contract cleaning company.  Headquartered in Kentucky and serving all of Metro Louisville and Central Kentucky with branch operations in Shelbyville, Louisville, Frankfort, Lexington, Carrollton and Madison Indiana. FMS has over 300+ dedicated workers and 75 years of contract cleaning management. Since 2001, FMS has grown every year.  The company currently employs hundreds of team members in multiple states and cities.  Services now include the latest technologies in floor care and carpet care as well as general commercial cleaning.

Left to right: Loren Morris, Scott Koloms of FMS and Don Cregut, John Perry II of DJS

With the recent acquisition of Walgreens’ contract cleaning, FMS has agreed to subcontract the Walgreens in the Tri-State area of Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia to DirtBusters Janitorial Services.

DirtBusters Janitorial Services provides services for commercial, industrial and retail facilities throughout the tri-state area including: on-going contract cleaning, one-time cleaning, construction clean-up, government contracts, banks, churches, call centers, paper and plastic supplies and more. Locally owned and operated for over 20 years, DirtBusters is not a franchise and has a personal vested interest in their customers.

DirtBusters Janitorial Services is firmly committed to developing ways to increase efficiency and quality of service, while striving to save you money on your janitorial expenses. This commitment means we have well trained personnel, the latest equipment, and a “hands-on” management philosophy. Regular visits by our Account Manager will assure you are satisfied with services and a supervisor will make frequent building inspections.

Many business owners contact DirtBusters not because they are looking for a new cleaning company, but because they are in search of a cleaning solution. We understand that all clients are different and have unique needs that require a customized solution.  DirtBusters pro-active approach is the solution you have been searching for. It is a system we have developed and perfected and this is how we approach every project and every client.

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About STI:

Not a sales blog, but rather an information source, Clean Air at Sea was started by Simulation Tech, Inc. (STI) as an interactive portal designed to give ship owners and management the information they need in order to operate their vessels in the most environmentally responsible manner possible.  Articles are added daily, Monday through Friday, in order to keep the information as fresh as possible. All articles have a comments section where readers can post questions, make comments, or provide information to others. It is our hope and goal that this site is useful to those who visit.

STI advocates the fiscally responsible regulation of marine emissions from commercial vessels. The IMO, under Annex VI, has recently implemented strict regulations related to the amount of allowable SO_X and NO_X that can be emitted by commercial vessel operators. Amendments, such as the ECA in North America, greatly impact the ability of ship owners to operate profitably. STI’s research has focused on the ability to provide ship owners the latest emissions control equipment possible, but to make that equipment self-financing over the long run. This strives to keep readers informed of the latest regulatory changes occurring around the world, including pending regulations regarding CO₂, and PM as they come due.

Of course, STI is recognized as a pioneering firm in the research, development, and manufacture of maritime emissions monitoring and control: Therefore this blog also contains news of the latest developments and technological breakthroughs by the STI team, and there are links to our products located around the site. We also show photographs and provide documentation regarding our successful installations around the world.

STI is committed to providing solutions to the industry. As stated above, Clean Air at Sea is not intended as a blatant sales pitch. As other companies enter the market, we provide links and descriptions to alternative solutions on the market. It is our responsibility to give readers the best solution to their operational needs.

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If the BP oil spill crisis in the Gulf of Mexico has achieved anything, it is to turn public opinion overwhelmingly against the major oil companies and their perennial quest to increase profitability at the expense of the environment but how long will this shift in sentiment endure?  Not long, according to Atlantic Energy Research advisers.

The consensus among the firm’s specialists is that consumers in general and American consumers in particular will continue to berate BP and other oil majors while the price of a gallon of gasoline remains significantly below the $4 level seen in the summer of 2008 when a barrel of West Texas Intermediate light, sweet crude fetched $147 a barrel. Back then, anguished consumers pressured politicians who in turn pressured auto-makers to redouble their efforts to build more fuel-efficient cars instead of the so-called gas-guzzlers so near and dear to the hearts, minds and right feet of American motorists. Since then, however, the price of oil has tumbled reaching a low just above $30 a barrel. The global economic downturn gave rise to a new term amongst commentators; “demand destruction”.

The drastic fall in the oil price saw gasoline prices plunge back to $2+ a gallon as well as a return to old habits. The folly of suburbanites covering the 100+ mile round-trip commute to work and back quietly returned as motorists shelved plans to buy more fuel efficient vehicles, grabbed the keys to the V6 and V8-engined freeway-stormers and slipped back under the comforting, reassuring blanket of low gas prices.

Although the price of a gallon of gasoline has steadily increased since the lows, Americans still feel indignant enough to round on BP’s disastrous oil spill which, at the time of writing, has been pumping thousands of barrels into the Gulf for nigh on two months and has frustrated efforts by the firm’s eminently capable engineers to cap the flow.

The Obama administration has embraced the wave of anti-oil major sentiment and rolled out its populist response, announcing a moratorium on deep water drilling for six months, promising to hold BP morally and financially responsible for cleaning up the mess, instigating Senate committee hearings and even considering bringing criminal charges against BP and other stakeholders but Atlantic Energy Research believe that the furor is guaranteed to vanish once the price of oil begins pushing towards the $100 a barrel mark again.

Atlantic Energy Research believes that the current backlash against the industry as a whole has presented investors keen to gain exposure to the secular bull trend in oil with an opportunity to acquire stocks in oil majors in general and BP in particular at low valuations. The firm reasons that despite the advances continually being made in alternative fuels, the fact remains that fossil fuels will endure as the most accessible form of fuel on the market for decades to come and, as the global economy recovers, the price of oil will retest its record highs and deep water drilling will make a quiet if not warmly-welcomed return.

Although ethanol is the word that most readily comes to mind when many think of alternative fuels, “biobutanol” is increasingly being supplanted for the former by those at the cutting edge of the drive to reduce the world’s dependence upon fossil fuels; and for good reason.

Biobutanol is a specialized form of butanol from fermenting biomass that is not dissimilar from typical corn-based ethanol but where ethanol offers only 70% of the potency of regular gasoline, biobutanol ranks as similarly efficient as its fossil fuel-based counterpart. . This suggests that motorists are likely to require less biobutanol to cover the same distance as those utilizing ethanol in their vehicles.

Atlantic Energy Research analysts are known to be particularly excited about biobutanol and have focused on identifying several companies that are at the vanguard of the effort to bring the fuel into the mainstream. Despite ethanol’s credentials as an alternative fuel, critics say that its production places undue upward pressure on the price of the corn or sugar required to produce it and since both corn and sugar are important commodities, the price fluctuations could affect those who import them as well as driving up the prices of other commodities that become less widely available as farmers devote more land to corn and sugar production.

Biobutanol can be produced from a variety of feedstocks, not just corn and sugar. This means that the aforementioned secondary effects on the price of key commodities can be reduced considerably.

Atlantic Energy Research says that although biobutanol offers more power than ethanol, the higher cost of production has meant that it isn’t being produced on a large-scale commercial basis. While the process for manufacturing biobutanol is essentially the same as that for ethanol, the additional cost arises from the key ingredient in its production, an enzyme essential in the fermentation process.

Since ethanol and biobutanol production are virtually identical, the same facilities may be used to produce biobutanol commercially.

Unlike ethanol, biobutanol does not absorb water and, as such, issues like corrosion or water contamination during transportation are irrelevant.

Although the price of gasoline has fallen considerably since the $147 a barrel high in the summer of 2008, Atlantic Energy Research says that the global economic recovery will push prices up again with renewed vigor. Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief at the moment but $100+ a barrel oil will return and there is little doubt that the interest in alternative fuels will return with a vengeance. The firm suggests that although ethanol production has the backing of the US government, it is innovative fuels like biobutanol which will continue to gain traction as the strain on commodity prices becomes more acute.

For information on this topic and more visit http://www.atlanticenergyresearch.com

One method is to capture the tides of the ocean and utilize them to produce mechanical motion; another is to capture the forces of the high or low tides.

Energy produced using waves: The kinetic energy produced using waves is tapped by putting in place suitable apparatus so as to harness that energy. A mechanism filled with air allows the high rising tidal wave in, which in turn pushes the air outside. The rushing outflow of air sets a turbine into rotary motion which can be used to generate electricity.

Tidal energy: Tides rising about on the surface of the oceans, which are caused by the gravitational forces of the sun and the moon, can also be tapped just as the way they are in a hydro electric plant. The rising tide is captured behind a dam like structure and is let out when there is a low tide, similar in operation to a hydroelectric plant.

Although extracting energy from the oceans is a relatively simple process, the practicality is limited to, obviously, where the oceans are located and concerns have been raised by environmental groups about the effect on the habitats of various marine and plant life. Atlantic Energy Research says, also the cost of constructing and putting into operation such plants can be high.

In light of the fact that oceans cover almost 70 % of the earth’s surface, they could be thought of as a planetary solar cell. With energy-generating potential of that magnitude, it is only a matter of finding the right way to harness and deliver this energy for our everyday residential or commercial use.

While it is uncertain if it could be used for mainstream industrial purposes, Atlantic Energy Research believes there is little doubt that energy generated in this manner can and, one day, will prove to be a useful supplement to the more established and traditional methods of generating reliable and useful power to our homes and businesses.

With the increasing interest in solar power, many individuals and businesses are keen to discover what the costs are of implementing systems based on this renewable energy source. Of course, sunlight itself is free to everyone, but the kind of technology utilized to harness the power of sunlight can be costly. Still, the initial outlay can be recovered fairly quickly depending upon the amount of power your home or business uses and, of course, once this goal is achieved, your future power usage will be cost free.

The two main types of products that harness solar energy are passive and active. These systems differ in the manner in which they are constructed and can also vary greatly in cost. Passive solar technology can heat either air or water using the sun’s energy. In contrast to an active solar application, passive solar set-ups achieve their aim without the need for additional electrical components, like fans that require an ancillary electricity supply.

Certain solar space heating or water heating systems are of the active solar heating type, that possess components that need external power sources but because of their relative simplicity in comparison to active systems, passive solar heating systems are usually the cheaper of the two.

Atlantic Energy Research says as well as these solar heating systems, there are solar power systems available. Instead of using the sun’s energy for heating needs, these systems transform solar energy into electricity. These systems are often assembled using hundreds of a specific type of solar energy cell called a photovoltaic cell. The name of this type of cell makes reference to the fact that the cell generates electricity from light. As sunlight falls on a photovoltaic cell, the light’s energy is converted into electricity that can then be used to power many kinds of electronic devices.

Owing to the complicated nature of the technology involved, these solar power systems have the potential to be very expensive. However, the cost savings may eventually more than pay off your initial investment in the solar cells.

When considering what type of solar heating or power system to install in your home or business, Atlantic Energy Research believes that you should ensure that you are buying your equipment from a reputable manufacturer or distributor who will be able to render assistance with any repairs, periodic upgrades or additional conversion from traditional systems to a solar-powered system.

Superior service will often be the most expensive, but you may be able to source grant funding to help offset the outlay for equipment or installation. Many states offer grant programs for conversion to solar power, and carrying out some basic research into the grant programs for solar power systems in your area will help you get an idea of how much financial assistance is available.

Wind power, much like solar power, is the concept that has been around for a long time but rarely used. The last five years, however, have seen utilization of this renewable energy source increase exponentially. In the Midwest of the United States, there are several examples of diverse cooperatives acquiring land or at least leasing rights to build large farms of wind generators to supplement their electricity generating capacity and to reduce the cost of electricity to their customers. While this is a promising development from an environmental perspective, the average customer sometimes does not experience a significant reduction in their monthly electric bill.

Wind power for the average private residence is possible. Atlantic Energy Research says although it is technically possible to go off the grid by using wind power, this is in advisable as it is not as reliable when compared to solar power. However, residential wind power generators do make sense in that they can greatly reduce one’s electric bill. In stark contrast to the large, imposing towers with gigantic propellers that the electric cooperatives use, residential wind generators are often small, compact and usually inconspicuous.

These residential wind generators are usually 20 to 30 feet tall, freestanding or mountable on a tower which itself is mounted on the roof of the house. The residential wind generator does face some challenges that the solar power user does not. One of these is the requirement that the configuration of the wind generator generally requires that the propeller be at least 20 or 30 feet off the ground, especially in a dense residential area.

Depending on the neighborhood, some residents may well be restricted by zoning policies that forbid the erection of a tall tower on or around their property. However, Atlantic Energy Research believes this is the exception rather than the rule and the majority of homeowners will be able to install their wind generator with a minimum of trouble and expense.

Most wind generators are relatively affordable and the initial outlay can be recouped within the first two years thanks to the savings in the monthly electric bill that they facilitate. People are often surprised at how little wind is necessary to generate a significant amount of wind power. This, of course, will vary according to region, but most locations will have sufficient wind to generate at least some wind power every day.

Although most people asked for their thoughts on Panama will most likely mention the country’s canal, there is far more to this Central American nation of just over 3 million people as offshoreresource.com discovered.

Post-Noriega Panama has benefited from the policies of business-friendly governments leveraging the strategic importance of the invaluable canal as a foundation and, in doing so, the country’s friendly tax and regulation system has enabled Panama to establish itself as one of the more cutting edge and reputable business and financial centres outside the established ‘onshore’ countries. Put simply, Panama ranks as probably the most important trading and business hub in the region.

Panama’s Tax Regime

The specialists at Offshoreresource.com firmly believe that tax havens play a crucial role in steadying and energizing the global economy by serving as a constant reminder to larger and more tax-restrictive nations that capital tends to flow to environments where its growth is unimpeded by heavy taxation.

More favorable tax environments serve as the “canary in the coalmine” to remind high-taxation governments that taxpayers have options and one of those is Panama.

Despite growing international pressure to eschew the financial privacy rights of individuals and businesses, Panama stands as a paragon of both banking and tax privacy. Thanks in no small part to its well-known deference towards financial privacy, this forward-looking country is one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Panama’s remarkably favorable tax environment depends heavily on banking secrecy laws that are actually protected in its constitution. If you seek world class asset protection, business, banking or investment strategies, Panama is among the best long term choices.

Offshoreresource.com team has compiled a series of articles designed to help you take advantage of the attractive environment in Panama and other countries around the world.

First and foremost, those motivated to go offshore by the prospect of more secure, more private, safer and more diverse banking and investment options need to consider the formation of one or more offshore structures.  Many individuals still assume that they can open a personal offshore account in their own name and then bask under the warm blanket of anonymity they think a bank  located in another country and under another tax jurisdiction provides.

Wrong, wrong, wrong !

The numbered account you may have heard referred to in old novels or spy thrillers is well and truly consigned to the annals of history. Each time you make a payment into your account or transfer money out of it, your name will be inextricably connected to that account.  Money going into or out of the account will always have your name linked with it on the bank-to-bank routing instructions so it is of the utmost importance that the account is opened in the name of a company, foundation or, perhaps, a trust.

Of course, as an authorized signatory on said account, your bank will be fully aware of the connection to you, but the account itself will remain anonymous provided it is held with a bank in a country that does not customarily share information with foreign governments or private investigators.  Panama is one such country.

Thanks to this feature, any payments into and out of said account will never be linked to you personally since only the name of the company foundation or trust holding the account will be registered on the inter-bank payment instructions . . . nothing else.

This idea behind the “corporate shield” is ranked highly among the basic rules of offshore banking and investment. The formation of a foreign company is essential even if you’ve no intention of using it for transacting business and only utilize it for investment and/or banking. It represents the cornerstone underpinning the valuable asset protection features of a foreign company incorporated in a country like Panama with its advantageous corporate laws that favor the interests of the individual that simply harbors the desire to protect their assets from predators. Little wonder, then, that Panama continues to attract the attention of a growing number of our clients here at offshoreresource.com.

Find out more about what our company is doing by visiting http://www.offshoreresource.com

Like it or not, the days of double-digit oil prices are coming to an end. The rise of China and India alone brings another two billion people to the demand equation and their understandable desire to enjoy similar lifestyles to those of their counterparts in the West will inevitably see them purchasing automobiles on an unprecedented scale.

Atlantic Energy Research says, despite the leaps being made in alternative fuels, it is highly unlikely that the demand for fossil fuels will decline to any significant degree in the years and decades ahead – even in economic recessions. The time to invest in more effective exploration and less environmentally-damaging methods of extraction is now. We believe that alternative fuels have tremendous potential but the millions of automobiles, trucks, buses and other vehicles that run on fossil fuels simply cannot make use of them without extensive – and expensive – modification which, let’s be honest, most governments are not currently keen to undertake.

As if the need for fuel was the only reason for continued investment in fossil fuel production, the plastics, paints, road surfaces and other derivatives of crude oil that we all make use of during the course of our lives will become more expensive as time progresses.
Natural gas has enormous potential and further development has seen it adapted for use in its liquid form as fuel for specially adapted vehicles. Atlantic Energy Research points to the fact that the US has committed to a massive development of vehicles that can run on CNG (compressed natural gas), and this is likely to be emulated around the world as crude oil rises in price.

Several companies identified by us here at Atlantic Energy Research are at critical junctures in terms of product or process development and investing in them now will see you enter at base level with the prospect of outstanding returns for years to come.

For information on this topic and more visit http://www.atlanticenergyresearch.com/

Although ethanol is part of the drive to reduce dependence upon fossil fuels, the fact is that its production has been blamed for the rising price of corn, sugar and other foodstuffs.

Atlantic Energy Research has been at the forefront of the search for alternatives to corn and sugar-based ethanol as investors continue to seek opportunities in biofuels. The firm has been encouraged by the potential of a fuel developed from a source called Jatropha curcas.

Jatropha curcas is a poisonous plant that grows in abundance in Africa, Central and South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. The plant can co-exist alongside other crops including coffee, sugar, fruit and vegetables. Farmers already use the plant to defend their pre-existing crops from animals and insects. Jatropha plant seeds can be pulped to produce oil that can be burned in an unmodified diesel car engine while the remaining residue’s uses include fuel for electricity plants and fertilizer.

Jatropha is able grow in areas where the environment is dry and inhospitable or where the soil has experienced erosion.

Since 2007, Jatropha has been considered to be a viable source of biofuel by a number of organizations but only recently have projects aimed at jatropha production been implemented to demonstrate the impact they can have on rural communities. Mali, a poor African nation, has abundant renewable energy resources that can be utilized to make a pertinent and tangible difference to rural Malians needing access to affordable electricity.

Atlantic Energy Research has identified a number of innovative companies that have set up sustainable biodiesel processors in parts of West Africa. Several of these firms have eschewed the traditional and somewhat callous practice of simply buying land cheaply from locals who do not appreciate the value of the resources under their very feet and, instead, have sought to offer the farmers a share in the profits which should benefit the entire community.

In contrast to other sources of biofuel, Jatropha production represents no threat to local food production and offers the most sensible advantages for the local farmer and the environment since it enables farmers to produce food whilst simultaneously reducing soil erosion, increasing soil fertility and boosting food crop yield.

The jatropha-derived biofuel is sold at a keen price, which is roughly 10 percent cheaper than the pump price of ordinary fuel.

Clearly, the jatropha plant has a number of advantages when one considers both the economic benefits for the local Malian communities and the exciting prospects for another sustainable energy alternative for the rest of the world. Atlantic Energy Research believes that communities cultivating jatropha seed in Mali are a good example of how forward-thinking and innovative companies are harnessing technology to tackle carbon emissions issues while, at the same time, making a real difference to poorer communities and, of course, generating healthy profits for shareholders.

For information on this topic and more visit http://www.atlanticenergyresearch.com

“Each year, it’s estimated that almost 350 million printer cartridges end up in landfills,” says Serhat Pala, president of PrintCountry.com. “Ninety percent of printer ink cartridges are thrown away, and that number is growing by ten percent a year. Most discarded cartridges still have ink in them that can seep into the ground, causing widespread soil damage. Obviously, this has an adverse effect on our environment.”

PrintCountry.com is announcing a partnership with HalfTheInk.com to help customers save both money and printer ink. It’s estimated that a typical household spends between $200 to $350 a year on printer ink and toner. Beginning January 28th 2009, selected PrintCountry website visitors will receive a free trail of PretonSaver™ Home printer ink saving software, which saves up to 70 percent on printer ink and toner usage.

The PretonSaver software works with all major printer brands and on inkjet, laser or photo printers—local, wireless or networked printers. The software operates in the background during the printing process, automatically “instructing” the printer to use printer less ink or toner, without compromising quality. PretonSaver has numerous industry and environmental awards and nominations.

“The software is not only very easy to use, it’s ‘green,’ which means it’s good for the environment,” says Pala. “Though it might mean our customers will buy less ink from us, we feel the long-term impact on the environment is important. I think our customers will appreciate that, too. They will certainly welcome the savings, which is why they shop with us in the first place. It’s our hope that other suppliers will recognize the need for greater environmental responsibility in our industry.”

About PrintCountry.com
PrintCountry.com is a leading online store for discount office and printer supplies such as inkjet printer ink cartridges and laser toner cartridges. Website founded in 2001, the “Happy Ink Store” has a five-star rating and satisfies thousands of happy customers. By providing quality printer ink cartridges and supplies to businesses around the world, PrintCountry keeps companies printing while staying in budget. For more information on the company and on its printer troubleshooting resources, please visit http://www.printcountry.com.

About HalfTheInk.com
HalfTheInk.com is a Palo Alto, Calif.-based ink and toner optimization solution provider for the home and home/small office market. The company is an exclusive value added reseller of PretonSaver™ Home, an award-winning product that uses state-of-the-art mathematical algorithms to identify and delete wasteful pixels during printing, offering substantial savings in toner and ink. PretonSaver users can save up to 70 percent of their ink and toner usage while still maintaining excellent print quality. More information is available at http://www.halftheink.com.

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