CWS Press Inaugurates Revolutionary New Book Line With Publication of "Make It Or Break It; Stained Glass For Beginners"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
University Park, MD – 03/07/2003. http://www.capitolwebservices.com/press.html">CWS Press, the new publishing division of Capitol Web Services, proudly announces the inauguration of our new line of Digitally Bound Works (DBW) on CD-ROM. These electronic books will be a revolution in electronic publishing. The first book in this new line is Make It Or Break It; Stained Glass For Beginners by Phillip C. McKee, III. This book was chosen because it most fully takes advantage of the benefits of this new format.

Digitally Bound Works are created using digital page authoring technology that allows an electronic book to retain the look and feel of a traditional printed work (An example is available for download at http://www.capitolwebservices.com/demo.exe">http://www.capitolwebservices.com/demo.exe). These books open and flip pages like a printed book, but are computer files that are searchable, printable, and can link to external documents, web sites and even e-mail. As an added advantage, the DBWs are fully encapsulated executable files allowing them to be read without the use of any reader software. There is no need for a reader to download any additional software to use the DBWs. They simply open the CD-ROM and begin reading. DBWs are also platform independent. They are native to PCs running any version of Windows (Win95 or higher) but can also be viewed on a Mac running VirtualPC.

Make It Or Break It was the perfect title for the launch of this line. With the high number of detailed color illustrations and photographs it would have been impossible to publish in print form and still retain a reasonable retail price. In addition, the author wished to include far more stained glass patterns than had ever been included in an instructional work. Most stained glass books have just ten or fifteen patters. By using CD-ROM technology, Make It Or Break It not only has over 340 patterns but is also contains a free trial version of GlassEye2000, the leading stained glass computer aided design program. GlassEye2000 is produced by Dragonfly Software and is included in this package with permission.

The author, Phillip McKee, is an award-winning stained glass artist & instructor who was once an Arlington County, VA, Firefighter/EMT. He was disabled by injuries suffered battling the blaze at the Pentagon on 9-11 and now focuses on his http://www.mckeestainedglass.com">stained glass and other business ventures.


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Pentagon Co-Workers Construct Stained Glass Windows to Honor the Victims of the September 11, 2001 Attack on the Pentagon.

Texas Art Glass Studio Creates 4 New Windows for the Pentagon Memorial Chapel

FREDERICKSBURG, TX August, 2003 -- IHS Studios creates four new Memorial Stained Glass Windows for the Pentagon. During the first week of September 2003, four representatives of IHS Studios will travel to the Pentagon, bringing with them the designs and materials to create four new windows for the Pentagon Memorial Chapel.

In November 2001, IHS Studios was asked by the U.S. Army's Office of Chief of Chaplains to design and craft a memorial glass art window in honor of those who perished on September 11, 2001. IHS Studios designed the window, which was then hand assembled by over 400 military chaplains in March of 2002. The Memorial Stained Glass Window now resides in the Pentagon Memorial Chapel, which was built at the site where terrorists crashed hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

This summer, the U.S. Army's Office of Chief of Chaplains contacted IHS Studios founder and chief artisan, Dennis Roberts, and requested that he design four new windows to honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. IHS Studios was honored by this second request and proudly rose to the occasion to design and craft the new windows. Each window depicts different symbols of hope, strength, re-growth and oaths of service as well as America's love of God and Country.

In the footsteps of the first window designed by IHS Studios, which was assembled by military chaplains, the new windows will be assembled by the co-workers of the victims who perished in the September 11, 2001 attack on the Pentagon. Each Co-Worker will place a glass piece into one of the windows. The windows will then be placed in the Pentagon Memorial Chapel. A dedication service for these windows will be held on September 11, 2003 in the Pentagon Memorial Chapel.

As a symbol of support and patriotism, IHS Studios provided the design work, artisan labor and materials as a donation to this project.

For additional information and details, contact Stacey or Dennis at IHS Studios.

830-997-0927 or 830 997-1842 or info@ihsstudios.com
www.ihsstudios.com


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It's a Fake, But It Looks Oh-So Real… Instant Stained and Frosted Etched Glass Windows Made Easy With Living Glass

LONDON, ENGLAND via MELBOURNE, FL September 13, 2004 -- LivingGlass of London today announced its expansion into the US marketplace, offering budget conscious home owners classic, elegant window treatments at a fraction of the price of "real" stained glass. LivingGlass of London offers one of the quickest and simplest way to transform any room. The product has practical uses as well – disguising ugly views, screening for added privacy, or helping cut down harmful UV rays.

Visually captivating and functionally stimulating, decorators and "Do-It-Yourselfers" (DIYers) can select from dozens of designs and style combinations – all suitable for any size or shape of window or glass door. Decorators and DIYers can mix and match styles ranging from the Medieval-Renaissance, Victorian, Art Deco, the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Mission Prairie series to William Morris' Arts & Crafts and Post-Modern Contemporary periods for the home or workplace such as pubs, restaurants or shops effortlessly through the website. At livingglassoflondon.com you can also request custom designs and colors.

"Our products have been well received here in England", commented Victoria Bracewell, co-founder and president, LivingGlass. "We've worked very hard to offer unique designs that add a spark to any home while providing a very simple to use, high quality product. Our initial foray into the US market has been very successful. We've been really thrilled with the British interior design and homeowner DIY market results and customer feedback and are looking forward to working with US based clients to achieve the same type of success."

Printed in transparent inks on a high density static-cling vinyl, applying LivingGlass is as simple as placing the overlay on the window, trimming any excess vinyl and smoothing out any air bubbles. The website provides simple instructions for applying the overlays with numerous "Before and After" photos, decorating and how-to tips from professional interior designers.

"LivingGlass offers the most authentic looking stained glass film on the market today," commented Sandy Walter, President of WalterMoncada International, Inc., an interior design and architectural firm. "Our clients love the results. The product is of very high quality and allows for a great deal of creativity and flexibility, since it can be changed as desired by the client".

About LivingGlass of London - http://www.livingglassoflondon.com
LivingGlass of London, Inc., is the trade name for NewMode Living Glass, Ltd., a worldwide designer and manufacturer of decorative stained and frosted etched glass treatments. Offices are located in Satellite Beach, Florida, USA and Horsham, West Sussex, UK.

For the press: A free sample pack, CD of camera-ready photos and other story ideas are available upon request.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
In the USA: Kelly Harman
The Harman Group, LLC
703-392-3517
kharman@theharmangroup.com

In the UK: Victoria Bracewell, President
LivingGlass of London, Inc.
+44 (0) 800 081 0818
vtbracewell@living-glass.co.uk



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Alterations Work Group builds framework for Stained Glass Windows @ Pentagon Chapel

On 11 September 2003, the New Stained Glass windows in the Pentagon Chapel were dedicated. The windows had to be supported and lighted from behind. This required the specialized craftsmen from the Alteration's Work Group, inside the Pentagon, who have been working on specialized projects since the mid 1980's. They had to design, engineer, and built an elaborate support and lighting system for each stained glass window. Each window itself weighs approximately 130 lbs, and represents the 4 different groups of people that lost their lives at the Pentagon on 11 September 2001. A virtual tour of the Chapel and and the 911 Memorial inside the Pentagon can be seen at http://www.eagleswatchministries.org.



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