Category: Wisconsin

Frazer Consultants Launches Update to Tribute Center

Funeral technology company raises the bar for funeral personalization with several new enhancements to funeral software

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 17, 2011 -
Frazer Consultants, a personalization, technology, and consulting company for the death care profession, recently announced an extensive upgrade to its funeral personalization software, Tribute Center.  Including several sought after new features, the just released upgrade enables funeral professionals the ability to better serve client families through enhanced personalization options.

Tribute Center upgrade includes the following new features:

Edit Funeral Webcasts
As part of the latest enhancement within Tribute Center, Frazer Consultants had added an editing capability for funeral webcasting.  This upgrade enables a funeral professional to edit a funeral webcast recording to eliminate any unwanted footage

Integrate Home Movies Into Video Tributes
Home movies have been popular with families for decades.  With smart phone technology and advancements in data sharing, it seems most everyone is creating and sharing home movies, short video clips, and family photos nowadays.  Now the Tribute Center upgrade enables a funeral professional to receive home video footage from client families, edit it down to highlight specific clips, and insert the recording to become part of a moving video tribute.

“It’s now no more difficult to include a home video into a tribute than it is a picture,” said Matt Frazer, Consultant with Frazer Consultants, LLC.  ”Pictures and videos are uploaded into the tribute video software the same, easy way.”

Add Scenic Intros and Ending Video Clips to Tribute Videos
Numbers new scenic video clips can now be integrated into a client families video tribute along with exclusively licensed music, and client families photographs and family videos.  These new videos can be download from the online Tribute Center library to be offered as a new personalization option for client families.

Generation & Printing of QR Codes
At the command of the funeral professional, Tribute Center will now generate a QR code and print it along with the selected theme and other personalized verbiage on custom funeral stationery.

“Using a smartphone to scan the QR code printed on the back of a loved one’s funeral stationery, client families will be able to view the tribute video dedicated to the deceased, read condolences, sign an online guest book, and view an online photo album right on their phone,” continued Frazer.

Export Tribute Videos to Digital Signs
Digital signage utilizes the latest technology displaying relevant, useful information in a format that attracts a visitor’s attention. Using Tribute Center, a funeral professional can now create a tribute video and export it to a computer.  From there, the file can be saved to a flash drive and plugged into any digital signage for viewing.  Previously, the tribute videos could only be burned to DVD or uploaded to the internet.  This new enhancement gives the funeral professional the flexibility to utilize the video in other ways.

Frazer Consultants primary products and services include interactive funeral home website design, funeral tribute video software, funeral webcasting, funeral candles, funeral keepsakes, funeral register books, personalized funeral stationery, and funeral holiday remembrance ornaments.  For more information, please visit http://www.frazerconsultants.com or call 866-372-9372.

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Frazer Consultants products and services include funeral website design, funeral video tribute software, webcasting, personalized funeral stationery, and funeral keepsakes. For more information visit http://www.frazerconsultants.com or call 866-372-9372.

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Sandstone Group appoints Kevin Vigeant as Vice President of Business Development – Foodservice.

Sandstone Group, parent company of award-winning foodservice brands, has named Kevin Vigeant as the Vice President of Business Development – Foodservice.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 17, 2011 -
West Milwaukee, WI – November 17, 2011 – Sandstone Group is proud to announce the addition of Kevin Vigeant to the Foodservice Division of Sandstone Group. Mr. Vigeant brings 20 years of experience from the non-commercial foodservice market. Mr. Vigeant is an accomplished senior sales professional with prior executive roles at national food service equipment and distribution corporations.

“We are excited to add Kevin to the Sandstone Group. His extensive knowledge of the foodservice industry and strategic insight will allow us to find better ways to serve new and existing foodservice customers.” –Joe Carlson, President
Mr. Vigeant holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Rhode Island College and will remain located in Glastonbury, Connecticut.

About Sandstone Group
Sandstone Group is a private holding company focused on serving the unique needs of the foodservice industry.  The companies that make up the group each concentrate on one aspect of the industry to understand challenges and deliver solutions to that segment. Our goal is to develop specialists and solutions that provide you with solutions to the challenges you face. Sandstone Group is the parent company of award-winning food service brands such as Lakeside, Alluserv, Geneva Designs, Multitera, and PrisonBilt. For more information, please call 800.558.8565.

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The Wisconsin Philharmonic Presents Joyeux Noel: Christmas in Paris

The Wisconsin Philharmonic will be joined by choirs from Arrowhead High School and University Lake School to present its annual Holiday concert, a longstanding tradition in the Waukesha community.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 17, 2011 -
The Wisconsin Philharmonic returns to their traditional home of Carroll University’s Shattuck Auditorium for their Holiday Pops Concert, Joyeux Noel: Christmas in Paris, on Tuesday, December 6th at 7:30pm.  The concert, sponsored by Century Fence and Waukesha State Bank, features classics such as “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” and the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah while incorporating the styles of some of the greatest French composers.  From Faure’s “Sanctus” to Debussy’s “Clair de lune,” the French classics will transport the audience to the streets of Paris as they celebrate the holiday season.

Wisconsin Coachlines will be providing a free shuttle service to and from two designated parking lots near the Carroll campus.  For a map and directions to the shuttle parking lots, or for more information on general parking, visit www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org, select the December 6th concert and click on “Parking Info.”

Joined by the choirs of Arrowhead High School and University Lake School, this concert is a family favorite from year to year.  Children 4 and under are free and student tickets start at $15.  Adult prices range from $25-$35.   Call 262-547-1858 or visit their secure online box office to purchase tickets.

The Philharmonic asks that everyone please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation to the US Marine’s annual Toys for Tots drive as we seek to provide a Merry Christmas for families in need.

For more information, visit www.wisconsinphilharmonic.org.

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The Wisconsin Philharmonic has dedicated over 60 years to bringing exceptional symphonic music and cultural experiences to Waukesha County and surrounding communities. As one of the most seasoned and successful orchestras in southeast Wisconsin, the organization presents five to six subscription concerts annually at various Waukesha County locations, including: Carroll University, the Oconomowoc Arts Center, and the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts. The Wisconsin Philharmonic, along with the Friends of Note, also facilitates educational opportunities and scholarship programs for students throughout the area.

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Tormach Releases New CNC Milling Accessory

Tormach LLC, a premier manufacturer of affordable CNC mills and accessories, announces the addition of a CNC Drag Knife to the existing product line of milling accessories.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 18, 2011 -
Tormach LLC, a premier manufacturer of affordable CNC mills and accessories, announces the addition of a CNC Drag Knife to the existing product line of milling accessories. (PN 32440).

The CNC Drag Knife swivels and rotates freely on two ball bearings, cutting as a CNC mill drags it around a design profile. The CNC Drag Knife comes fully assembled with one 45 degree blade, which is ideal for cutting adhesive-backed sign vinyl. A 60 degree replacement blade is also available through the Tormach website and can be used on materials like cardboard, paper, plastic, and metal sheet.

The CNC Drag Knife uses a carbide knife to cut through a variety of end materials,” explained Tormach Application Engineer Andy Grevstad. “Because the CNC Drag Knife fits any ¼ inch toolholder or collet, any of our new and existing customers can use the knife to expand the utility of their personal CNC mills.”

Tormach products are sold worldwide through direct Internet sales. For more information, refer to:http://www.tormach.com/specialty-tools-for-cnc.html.

About Tormach

The people at Tormach are dedicated to delivering tools, accessories, and components of unprecedented value in the world of CNC and motion control.  Whether you are involved in R&D, education, short-run production, or simply entrepreneurs with new ideas, Tormach products allow you to make what you need easier, quicker, and more affordably.

Tormach is headquartered in Waunakee, Wisconsin. For more information about ‘personal CNC’ mills and accessories, please visit www.tormach.com or contact Tormach directly at info@tormach.com

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Tormach designs and manufactures industry leading affordable CNC mills and accessories, including the PCNC 1100. Our mission is to “empower your ideas”.

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New Grafton Home Décor Store Participating In Small Business Saturday

The new home decor, gifts, and accessories retail store, Cambridge 405, is participating in a growing movement across the nation – Small Business Saturday, sponsored by American Express, on November 26.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 22, 2011 -
GRAFTON, WI, (November 21, 2011) — The new retail store Cambridge 405 is participating in a growing movement across the nation – Small Business Saturday, sponsored by American Express.Small Business Saturday is a national movement to help small business owners compete against Black Friday at the larger retailers.  On November 26 (Small Business Saturday) American Express card members will receive a $25 statement credit after spending $25 or more at a participating retail location, like Cambridge 405.

“This is a great way to boost the Grafton economy and its independent businesses. I hope more people will shop locally and see what we have to offer,” says Jason Hager, manager of Cambridge 405.

Visit the store’s Website (http://www.Cambridge405.com) for information on how to pre-register your American Express card to support small businesses and receive the $25 credit.

Cambridge 405 opened November 1 and offers unique home décor and florals, holiday and gift items, women’s accessories, and specialty chocolates, dips, dressings, including some Door County favorites.

The store is located at 2297 Wisconsin Ave, Grafton, WI (Wisconsin Avenue at 1st Street). Store hours are Monday thru Friday 9:30 am – 6 pm; Saturday 10 am – 5 pm; and Sunday 11 am – 4 pm.

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Cambridge 405 offers unique home décor and florals, holiday and gift items, women’s accessories, and specialty chocolates, dips, dressings, including some Door County favorites.

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Top 10 Reasons to Care for Wild Birds this Winter – Put Yourself in Their Wings!

This Top 10 List is intended to be a tongue-in-beak, birds-eye view of what they’re probably tweeting about this Christmas season. However it is a serious matter to wild birds trying to make it through the difficult weather conditions ahead.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Dec 01, 2011 - Milwaukee.
Wild birds may not really be in a humorous mood as they look at what lies ahead for them this winter. So BirdFeedersPlus.com has developed a Top 10 List to draw attention to their plight. It’s intended to be a tongue-in-beak, bird’s- eye view of what they’re probably tweeting about this  Christmas season. However it is a serious matter to wild birds trying to make it through the difficult weather conditions they’ll be facing. Humans can make a difference in improving their chances of survival by providing them with food & water.

TOP 10 Reasons to Care For  Wild Birds this Winter –from a Birds’ eye view:

10. Have YOU ever tried bathing in the snow?
9. Spring is HOW far away?
8. WE should get some credit for being the FIRST ones to start the “tweeting” craze – and we did it without cell phones
7. It’s not like we’re asking for steak & potatoes – just seeds would be fine (plus some heated water)
6. We don’t have fur coats like our other outdoor companions
5. You think we LIKE those stupid unheated houses with one little hole & no windows?
4. We’re your feathered friends!
3. How would YOU like to go months without mating?
2. You think YOU hate cats!
1. It’s still politically correct & you’ll be a better person for caring about us.

Can you think of other reasons to add to the list? If so, you’re invited to submit them to us and we will add them to our list. Just go to birdfeedersplus.com, and click on “ Contact Us” to add your comments to the email form so that we can include them.

“It doesn’t take a bird brain to know that it’s going to be another tough winter of survival for our feathered friends. So they certainly can use our help” says Paul Juhnke, President of BirdFeedersPlus.com, a Northern (Milwaukee) based provider of  birdfeeders plus everything else for enjoying wild birds nationwide.

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BirdFeedersPlus.com is a family run business that provides birdfeeders plus everything else for enjoying wild birds, including bird houses, bird baths, bird food, etc. It also serves as a self-proclaimed advocate for our feathered friends.

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NOVA Technology Announces Dock Sentinel Safety Gate

NOVA Technology announces the NOVA Dock Sentinel safety gate, designed to greatly reduce a company’s risk of employee and visitor injury as well as damage to its building, equipment and products.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Dec 01, 2011 -
The NOVA Dock Sentinel™ Safety Gate is designed to greatly reduce your company’s risk of employee and visitor injury as well as damage to your building, equipment and products.

Protects Dock Door
Helps stop pallet jacks from colliding with dock door, saving on door repair and replacement

Protects Door Tracks
Helps stop pallet jacks from colliding with door tracks

Protects Pedestrians
Helps prevent pedestrians from walking off the edge of the dock

Provides Excellent ROI
Withstands multiple impacts without the need for repair—prolonging door life and reducing maintenance costs

Features:
•Patent pending flex hinge design dissipates impact energy to withstand multiple impacts from pallets or pallet jacks
•Economical—priced lower than other gates providing similar or lesser protection
•Easy installation — simply anchors to floor When open, gate provides a full 8’0” pass-thru clearance
•For added safety, barriers secure in the upward position with self engaging latches
•Lower barrier construction of 1/4” wall ASTM A500 structural steel tubing
•Durable highly visible safety yellow powder coat finish
•Extremely low maintenance
•1 year warranty against manufacturer’s defects

For more information, please visit www.novalocks.com.

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Since 1986, Nova has brought innovation and reliability to the loading dock equipment industry with a full line of effective, durable and user friendly products. The company’s product portfolio is both broad and deep, encompassing a comprehensive series of truck restraints, dock seals and shelters, dock levelers, safety gates, accessories and more. Additionally, the company provides a broad array of Nova aftermarket service parts.

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A Complete, Festive Christmas Dinner For $30

For just $30 plus a small shipping and handling fee in some areas, SHARE’s Christmas Dinner Package contains all of the fixings to prepare a complete holiday spread for a family of six!

 

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PRLog (Press Release) - Nov 18, 2011 -
Celebrate the holidays and stay on budget with SHARE Food Buying Club. This nonprofit, volunteer-run organization has helped families save 30-50% on quality food for over 25 years, and the holidays are no exception. For just $30 plus a small shipping and handling fee in some areas, SHARE’s Christmas Dinner Package contains all of the fixings to prepare a complete holiday spread for a family of six. This year’s package includes a seasonal fresh produce assortment that’s larger than ever…plus dessert!

Everyone is welcome to purchase food through SHARE—there are no eligibility requirements or income limits. Families can purchase and pick up their dinner package and a wide selection of other quality foods at one of nearly 200 SHARE locations throughout Wisconsin, northeastern Minnesota, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and northern Illinois.

The SHARE Christmas Dinner Package features a 6-pound boneless honey ham, canned pineapple, a sweet potato casserole, 8 premium dinner rolls, an 8-inch pre-baked apple pie, and over 10 pounds of fresh produce including potatoes, carrots, broccoli, apples, oranges and other seasonal varieties (produce selection may vary).

Families can shop for the Christmas Dinner Package online with a credit or debit card at http://www.sharewi.org through Sunday, December 4. SHARE’s main office is accepting orders with credit, debit and SNAP (food stamp) cards through Friday, December 2 by calling toll-free 800-548-2124. Pick-up will take place on Saturday, December 17 at most SHARE sites.

With the continued economic downturn making it difficult for many families to make ends meet, SHARE also invites the public to help others in need this holiday season. You can purchase a dinner package for a family you know, or make a donation and SHARE will provide a dinner to a deserving family on your behalf. More information and a secure online donation page are available at http://www.sharewi.org.

Businesses, churches, service clubs and social service organizations are also welcome to purchase dinner packages through SHARE for their holiday outreach programs. Many groups raise funds and then purchase holiday dinner packages to distribute to local families in need. For these groups, SHARE offers an affordable and convenient way to brighten the holidays for families in difficult circumstances.

SHARE’s efforts to serve the community with savings on quality food would not be possible without volunteers. More help is needed during the busy holiday season, but the need exists all year long. Visit http://www.sharewi.org or call toll-free 800-548-2124 for information on volunteering with SHARE in your community.

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SHARE’s nonprofit, volunteer-run food buying club helps families save 30-50% on supermarket quality food. Everyone is welcome. For over 25 years, SHARE volunteers have brought savings on food to hundreds of communities in the Upper Midwest.

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