Archive for May 2007
Moldy home problem may cause headache
May 29, 2007, 9:09 amDizziness may be one symptom caused by mold growing in the damp corners of your home, but it could also be your insurance policy causing the problem.This much is clear: Scientists have not yet found a causal link between mold growth and serious illness, but have found an association between so-called “sick homes” and respiratory problems, according to the Indoor Air Quality Association Inc. of Rockville, Md.
In his book, “The Homeowner’s Guide to Mold,” Michael Pugliese of Atlanta says on top of the respiratory problems, mold can cause nervous system woes, such as headaches and tremors; depression and memory loss; fatigue, lack of energy; dizziness; nausea; low-grade fever; skin rashes, itching, welts or hives; and changes in or suppression of the immune system.
None of the symptoms of mold has ever been scientifically proven, and none disproven, said Keith Lessner, spokesman for the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America in Des Plaines, Ill.
During a mold hysteria in the late 1990s and early 2000s, insurance companies paid out millions of dollars to homeowners embattled by mold, he said. A jury in Texas awarded Melinda Ballard $32 million in a mold damage lawsuit against Farmers Insurance Company, but it was later reduced on appeal to $4 million plus interest and legal fees.
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Galesburg family battles toxic house
May 18, 2007, 9:05 amGalesburg, Il - Five years ago, Amy West, her children and a lot of volunteers helped build her home through Knox County Habitat for Humanity.
It was a dream come true for the family — until a few months ago. That’s when they discovered the home was infested with toxigenic mold, and they had no choice but to get out.
“It’s hard, because I helped build this home,” said Amy.
Every month Amy West, a working mother of three, pays the mortgage on an empty home.
She says she realized something was wrong with the home in January, when she saw a black spot on her kitchen ceiling.
“We didn’t know it was mold,” she explained. ”It wasn’t this bad.”
A look in the attic was horrifying — countless spots of dark mold invading almost every surface.
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Mold Inspection Service
May 16, 2007, 9:08 amPALM SPRINGS, Calif., May 14, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) — Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. (OTCBB:EVSP) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Clearvision Productions and will be launching a national media campaign, commencing on June/July of 2007 in the U.S., which will focus on building brand awareness for EVSP and the Company’s moisture and mold management inspection plan.
“Under this program, Clearvision Productions will assist EVSP in expanding the awareness of Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. within the business community and to the general public both nationally and internationally. Clearvision Productions will also focus on building name brand awareness in the market area for Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. proprietary products such as the CEHI and MMM programs,” stated Ed Torres, Chairman and CEO of Environmental Service Professionals, Inc.
“Clearvision Productions’ ‘MediaCampaign,’ http://www.fortunebroadcasting.com, for EVSP is designed to build brand awareness with the public and business community by mass dissemination of information on TV, print, radio and the Internet. The campaign includes production and nationwide distribution of a TV News Spotlight (2-8 min); Video News Release; Internet Streaming Video; 10-minute Corporate Video, DVD, Trade Show Loop Presentation; a sixty second Radio News Release, professionally recorded and distributed to over 6,000 Radio stations; and 1-3 column News Features with photo and contact info distributed to 10,000 newspapers reaching an estimated 20 million readers,” stated David Alvarado, Executive Producer, Clearvision.
The TV programs will air for at least six months on national and local cable, satellite and broadcast affiliates throughout the U.S. and Canada. Programs will air in primarily Top 50 markets between 6:30am and 10:30pm daily — with the majority expected to be during primetime hours (5:30 pm-10:30 pm). Over 90 million households will have access to the programming. Also Newspaper Feature placements and Radio News Release placements are also part of the MediaCampaign package. Monthly updates of EVSP’s headlining events will appear in a major financial/business eNewsletter sent to over 650,000 opt-in subscribers.
About Clearvision Productions
Clearvision Productions and its affiliates, located in Hollywood, California (http://www.fortunebroadcasting.com), is one of the leading media production and news placement syndicates in North America — providing HD production & broadcast facilities, extensive distribution & tracking resources, and a worldwide team. Clearvision Productions has provided performance-based media booking services, national and local programming, and broadcast/print-ready News Features for over 20,000 TV, radio and print media outlets. Clearvision Productions’ “Pay Only for Results” services have been successfully used by Fortune 500 companies, emerging companies, ad agencies, PR firms (it’s their best kept secret), national associations, non-profits, and government agencies worldwide. Clearvision Productions clients include Baxter Medical, Cable & Wireless, Canon, Cessna, Epson, FEMA, Kellogg’s, Hill & Knowlton, LDS Church, Lexus, Marriott, Nickelodeon, Occidental Petroleum, Ogilvy, Pepsi, Princess Cruises, Qualcomm, Salvation Army, Sony, Space Adventures, Technicolor, Teradata, Viseon, Westinghouse, World Vision, and Yonex.
About Environmental Service Professionals, Inc.
Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. (EVSP) is a Nevada corporation headquartered in Southern California. EVSP’s strategy is to acquire several businesses that have complimentary goals for dealing with environmental issues and resolving environmentally sensitive problems. EVSP has already completed two acquisitions and is in various stages of discussion or contact with several other companies that management believes are good operational and economic fits. The current acquisition candidates, if they are acquired, will include some that will be free-standing subsidiaries and others that will be absorbed into existing operations.
EVSP’s inspection division, since 1996, has offered franchised inspection services for addressing mold and moisture intrusion that can have an acute or chronic negative impact on the indoor air quality of commercial and residential buildings. The division has franchises and branch offices in many regions of North America that are independently owned and operated.
EVSP’s strategy, in-part, requires the division to replace the franchise structure and establish a new method of service delivery, the Certified Environmental Home Inspector program (”CEHI”). The division is to continue to refine and implement both the annual Mold and Moisture Maintenance (”MMM”) and the National Builder’s Mold and Moisture (”NBMM”) subscription-based maintenance programs including all related product and services. EVSP intends to provide Peace of Mind to the consumer for their Family, for their Home and for their Health.
For more information visit www.espusa.net
Safe Harbor:
Statements in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including the failure to complete successfully the development of new or enhanced products the Company and services may not have adequate capital to execute its business plan or make important business acquisitions in order to grow,, the lack of market demand for any new or enhanced products and services the Company may develop, any actions by the Company or its partners that may be adverse to the Company, the success of competitive products, other economic factors affecting the Company and its markets, seasonal changes, and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The actual results may differ materially from those expressed in this press release. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any statements in this press release.
CONTACT: Environmental Service Professionals, Inc.
Ed Torres, CEO
760-327-5284
info@espusa.net
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Mold/HVAC Cleaning Available Through SiteStuff
May 15, 2007, 9:06 amPure Air Control Services, a national indoor air quality (IAQ) consulting firm, has joined SiteStuff to provide members with professional IAQ services. SiteStuff is a leading procurement company of products and services for commercial real estate properties and corporate facilities. SiteStuff’s members can now utilize Pure Air Control Services, for the following professional IAQ services:
* Building Health Check - economical and forensic IAQ evaluations of buildings and homes
* Environmental Diagnostics Laboratory - AIHA accredited environmental laboratory
* Building Remediation Sciences - Duct Cleaning & Mold Remediation
* IAQ-Screen Check Do It Yourself (DIY) products and evlau-aire testing equipment available
* IAQ Training - In-house, web and field training available on a national basis
Recently, Pure air Control Services was retained by CB Richard Ellis to remove mold contamination from a governmental facility in Georgia. As a result of the quality of work provided by Pure Air Control Services, the property personnel from CB Richard Ellis have requested similar IAQ services.
“We have chosen SiteStuff in order to gain visibility into property level activity and to provide IAQ services on a recurring basis,” said Alan Wozniak, President of Pure Air Control Services. “Since we work with both private and public sector in identifying and remediating IAQ concerns, we felt that the SiteStuff procurement solutions program would assist us in helping real estate management firms to identify and resolve indoor air quality issues.”
“I am excited that CB Richard Ellis has decided to utilize Pure Air Control Services at their other properties,” said Ed Ziegler, VP of Business Development. “I believe their involvement in choosing Pure Air Control Services is a testament to the value we deliver and our excellent IAQ customer service.”
About SiteStuff:
SiteStuff, Inc. is the nation’s leading procurement company in the commercial real estate industry. Serving over 1 billion square feet of commercial real estate, SiteStuff helps companies reduce procurement costs, streamline the invoice and accounting process, as well as provides information that gives companies greater control over their spend. SiteStuff works with industry leading companies including: CB Richard Ellis, Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., PM Realty Group, REIT Management and Research LLC., Trammell Crow Company and Wells Fargo & Company.
About Pure air Control Services:
The parent company, Pure Air Control Services (www.pureaircontrols.com), a certified MBE 8(a) company and U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply schedule contractor (#GSA-10F-0488R), is an indoor environmental consulting firm with expertise in industrial hygiene, microbiology, public health, building science and mechanical engineering. The firm provides an array of do-it-yourself IAQ Screen Check kits ranging from Mold, Allergen, Fiberglass to a 5 minute mycotoxin field test. You can order on line at: www.indoorairtest.com
In addition, through it’s Building Remediation Services division, the firm provides HVAC cleaning cleaning and mold remediation services. Over the past 22 years the firm has over 500 million square feet of building/home diagnostics/remediation experience in over 10,000 buildings/homes and has analyzed over 100,000 environmental laboratory samples. In addition, the professional staff have served as expert witnesses in over 100 mold/IEQ-related cases.
Source:
Pure Air Control Services
Environmental Diagnostic Laboratory (EDLab)
800-422-7873 x 804
www.pureaircontrols.com
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