“Just what the area has long needed – a daring, stylish hotel restaurant in the South Beach vein. Chef Carlos Jorge's menu has an Asia-meets-the-Caribbean feel that pairs perfectly with the hip, waterfront setting.”

– Charles Passy, Restaurant Critic, The Palm Beach Post, December 14, 2007

THE RESORT AT SINGER ISLAND’S SOLU SHINES WITH GLOWING REVIEWS
& BEST NEW RESTAURANT AWARDS

Singer Island, FL (January 2008) – Just nine months after opening in April 2007, Solu at The Resort at Singer Island – helmed by executive chef Carlos Jorge – garnered the prestigious “Best New Restaurant” 2007 Award from The Palm Beach Post. This caps an impressive list of accolades earned by the South Beach-style eatery, whose recognition list also includes a “Best Dessert” award and “Best Design” runner-up honor from The Palm Beach Post. This news, coupled with rave reviews from numerous publications, has cemented Solu’s reputation as the most critically-acclaimed new restaurant in Palm Beach County.

“We’re thrilled to have received this news,” says Ron Lamers, general manager of The Resort at Singer Island. “We’ve carefully and diligently built a solid foundation, with exciting menu selections and attention to service and presentation in a chic oceanfront setting. Chef Jorge and the entire Solu team are to be congratulated. This honor only reinforces our commitment to developing and maintaining the best restaurant in the county.”

Glowing Solu reviews include:

-- THE PALM BEACH POST: October 12, 2007 – In his original review, restaurant critic Charles Passy notes that “This newly opened jewel of a restaurant, situated in the coolly designed Resort at Singer Island, could alone revive Singer Island’s culinary reputation.”

-- NEW TIMES BROWARD-PALM BEACH: May 2008 – Solu is named “Best Restaurant in Palm Beach” for 2008, and enjoys a glowing review with raves including “…Chef Carlos Jorge has put together a menu of Asian and Caribbean-inspired haute cuisine as sparkling as the polished windows overlooking the sea, as brilliant as the uplighting that makes everybody look so gorgeous.”

-- VIVE MAGAZINE: September 2007 – “…every dish here truly sings. These dedicated pros consistently create sublime dishes that will delight your eyes and your palate.”

-- OK! MAGAZINE: July 2007 – Says Chef Jorge has “…culinary magic…”

-- NEW TIMES BROWARD-PALM BEACH: May 10, 2007 – Gail Shepherd declares that “…Jorge doesn't fool around — every plate he sends out exudes a professional polish and subtle flair but without a lot of silliness.”

Shepherd goes on to say, “Jorge's menu is small and precisely focused. You get the sense of harmonies deftly woven – there is no appetizer, for instance, that wouldn't make a terrific starter for any of the entrées. The flavor profiles of each dish are distinct, yet the whole menu is of a piece. It's a quiet, modest vision that's immensely pleasing when you realize how rare it is for chefs these days to exert such self-control.”

-- DINE MAGAZINE (Florida): November 2007 – “The newly opened resort at Singer Island offers more than just a fabulous view of the ocean and the most luxurious amenities; it offers South Beach stylings and the hottest new restaurant in North Palm Beach County: Simply named, Solu.”

-- DINING OUT MAGAZINE: November 2007 – “This stylist Asian infused Caribbean grill, with an airy interior and striking ocean views, is THE place to see and be seen. Only six months old the restaurant is collecting rave reviews and powerful word of mouth.”

Named from the Latin word Sol that means “sun,” Solu is Singer Island’s premier, oceanfront restaurant that features Asian-infused Caribbean cuisine with an emphasis on seasonal menus, seafood from local waters, and the use of only the freshest ingredients. The Resort at Singer Island’s signature contemporary restaurant features Hirsch Bedner interiors designed to feel like a yacht on the sea at sunset; with colors of tropical spice accented by splashes of blue. Solu also features sleek wood throughout, soaring white walls that accent the impressive art collection, an exhibition kitchen, dramatic ocean views, and al fresco dining beneath a covered loggia.

Executive Chef Carlos Jorge is known for his consistent, modern culinary style that fuses the soulful cuisine from his family’s Puerto Rican heritage with his own surprising blend of clean, Asian-inspired flavors. Prior to joining Solu, Chef Jorge enjoyed stints at The Raleigh Hotel Miami, where he worked directly with Eric Ripert of Le Bernadin, and New York’s Mercer Kitchen and Butter.

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GREEN VALLEY SPA & RESORT
FACT SHEET

St. George, UT -- Green Valley Spa & Resort, one of the country’s original luxury adventure spas, has thrived for two decades as a progressive center for spiritual and physical wellness. Green Valley offers dynamic hiking, biking and rock climbing through the red rock canyons of southwestern Utah, plus state-of-the-art tennis and golf schools and indoor and outdoor pools. Luxurious, suite-sized casitas with southwestern décor, plush pillow-top beds, fireplaces and private patios offer a dreamy haven from the resort’s inspired fitness & wellness classes that range from cardio boxing and tai chi to healthy cooking classes and life coaching programs. (http://www.greenvalleyspa.com/)

Hailed one of the “Top Ten Healthiest Spas in America” in the July 2008 issue of Health Magazine and the only AAA Four Diamond resort between Las Vegas and Salt Lake City, the 50-room Green Valley heals the body and soul with Native American spiritual wisdoms, daily meditation gatherings, weekly wellness seminars and soulful spa treatments indigenous to the mineral-rich desert landscape where mighty dinosaurs once roamed.

OWNERS: Alan & Carole Coombs. Real estate developer and wellness therapy expert combined their skills to create a high desert haven for the senses.

LOCATION: Nestled in the red rock country of St. George, Utah, which has its own airport. Closest international airports are Las Vegas, Nevada, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Green Valley Spa & Resort
1871 West Canyon View Drive
St. George, UT 84770
1.800.237.1068 / 435.628.8060
http://www.greenvalleyspa.com/

SERVICES & AMENITIES:
-- Modern Southwestern Suites –- Junior and Grand options in 750- and 1,500-square feet
-- Five Spa Residences –-3,000-square-feet of indoor & outdoor living space
-- Dining Room
-- Rose Garden –- 45,000 roses
-- Business Center & Conference / Lecture Room
-- Clubhouse, Gift Shop & Snack Bar

Mind & Body

-- Spa Center –- 10 treatment areas across 20,000 square feet
-- Yoga Room
-- Fitness Studio
-- Meditation Room

Sport
-- 14 Tennis Courts –- outdoor & indoor
-- 8 Tennis Practice Lanes
-- 2 Racquetball Courts
-- 6 Pools –- 1 indoor, 5 outdoor
-- Wilson Golf Learning Center –- 4,000 square feet
-- Golf & Tennis Video Analysis Rooms
-- Basketball Courts

SPA: Reflecting the wild beauty of its desert and mountain surroundings, the spa is rooted in the indigenous treatment traditions of the region’s Native American tribes. With a color theme that changes daily and offers new spiritual wisdoms, the spa infuses desert-born botanicals into a diverse array of classic treatments and visionary therapies that are as indigenous as they are effective.

While signature treatments include the Painted Desert Clay Body Treatment, Pearl Skin Polish, Dinosaur Sea Salts Bath, Cinnamon Sugar Facial, and Rapunzel’s Secret Hot Oil Treatment, Green Valley specializes in one-of-kind wellness therapies that feature waterfall and color light therapies, aura and chakra balancing, foot & hand reflexology, heart and body structure consultations, and hot oil hair treatments. The spa’s Native American therapies, which include Shaman Card Reading and a Shamanic Journey meditative experience with native drumming and animal symbols, reflect the offbeat soul of Green Valley’s personal care approach.

HIKING: Say “Good Morning” with daily guided hikes that offer majestic views from jagged sienna bluffs and body & soul fitness that can’t be simulated in a gym. Participants can choose from three hiking levels –- Trail, Fitness & Strenuous -- that wind through breathtaking locations including world-renowned Zion National Park, Snow Canyon, Padre Canyon and Silver Reef.

hCG WEIGHT-LOSS
CLINIC: In August 2008, Green Valley debuted a highly-effective hCG Weight Loss Program based on Dr. ATW Simeons’ groundbreaking Pounds and Inches study that is effecting awe-inspiring results: Participants in the hCG hormone diet program lose an average of a pound a day by pairing a low-calorie diet with doses of the natural hCG hormone that eases hunger, resets one’s metabolic rate, and prompts fat to be released and thus burned instead of muscle –- all with lasting results. To learn more about the program from Green Valley participants, please visit the interactive forum: http://www.mygreenvalleyspa.com/.

TURNINGLEAF
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS SEMINARS:
Developed and endorsed by psychologists and therapists, Green Valley’s TurningLeaf seminars help individuals contemplate the habits, behaviors and thought patterns that may be hindering success and inner peace. Seminars specialize in:
· Mental Health Treatment
· Substance Abuse Treatment
· Family Centered Teen Treatment
· Emotional Growth Seminars
· Body Image Improvement Program
· Corporate & Scholastic Workshops

GOOD
MEDICINE: The spa offers organic beauty remedies with its signature Good Medicine skincare line that is "wildcrafted" from desert plants and minerals. Good Medicine is a Native American phrase used to honor things that uplift the spirit and nourish the body, soul and mind. Green Valley co-owner Carole Coombs, a 25-year veteran of the beauty industry, is the creative force behind Good Medicine. Carole's knowledge of Native American herbal wisdoms inspired the organic skincare line that is infused with living plants that have never been cross-bred, fertilized or irrigated -- a first for North American spas.

Made on-site at Green Valley's beauty lab, the Good Medicine skincare line is created from minerals that were once part of southwestern Utah’s ancient inland sea, as well as from living plants and flowers gathered from the fossil-rich canyons and valleys. Products are individually formulated by Green Valley’s skincare experts and hand-bottled in glass containers so ingredients stay fresh and pure.

NATIVE AMERICAN
THERAPIES: Gwen Moon bridges two worlds, bringing deep experience of tribal healing practices and a highly-developed intuition to a modern understanding of how healing the body involves the heart, our direct access to spirit, and allows deep respect for the Earth and all her children.

Native American Therapies include:
-- Energy Balance: Harmonizes your being while opening and activating the chakra energy system
-- Shaman Card Reading: Uses the sixth sense for insight to the panorama of your life as it unfolds before you
-- Shamanic Journey: Powerful practice for evolvement of the conscious state that uses the beat and cadence of native drumming to move ordinary awareness deep into the inner heart where hidden knowledge and talents are held, and animal symbols are discovered.

DINING: Organic, multi-ethnic food that proves low-fat fare can be high in flavor and taste. Green Valley’s healthy meals, which feature balanced portions and only the freshest ingredients, offer organic produce and free-range poultry, meat and dairy products. Enjoy breads made from whole wheat grounded daily, quiche and breakfast burritos, personal pizzas, homemade soups and dishes including Asian Chicken Salad, Tilapia Fajitas, Apricot-Lime Port Tenderlolin, Crab Cakes, Vegetarian Tofu, Chicken Pad Thai, Grilled Dilled Salmon, Spiced Halibut, and Sesame Crusted Tuna.

TENNIS: The Vic Braden Tennis College, which has specialized in tennis instruction for more than 18 years, is rated one of the world’s Top 5 tennis camps by Tennis Resorts Online. Providing tennis lessons to players of all levels with a three-day clinic, Vic Braden also offers private and group classes that Green Valley guests can purchase. Tennis facilities include: 10 outdoor and 4 indoor tennis courts; 13 programmable ball-hitting lanes; high-speed color cameras that offer performance & technique analysis; and color-coded practice lanes.

GOLF: In November 1998, Green Valley joined the Golf Digest family of seven world-class golf schools in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Oregon and Utah. This is the nation’s newest and largest indoor golf learning center, boasting over 14,000 square feet, hitting stations, indoor chipping and putting green, state-of-the-art digital video analysis, and expert coaching.

WEATHER: Southwestern Utah enjoys year-round temperate weather and high desert/red rock scenery. Bright skies, warm days, cool nights, less than 11 inches of rain per year and bone dry humidity make for ideal outdoor adventures.

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Contact: Kim Marshall
The Marshall Plan
310.487.3554

LUXURY SPA COMPANY BLAZES AHEAD WITH ECO FRIENDLY HOT TUBS

D1 Spas’ Hot Tubs Are Good for the Body and the Planet

San Diego, Calif. (May 2009) – In an age when going green is deemed paramount, Dimension One Spas is leading the environmental crusade in the home hot tub market by creating products that exemplify sustainable luxury. D1 Spas brings wellness to the backyard by offering a diverse line of high-end hot tubs and swim spas that are good for the body and good for the planet. The line’s earth-friendly features include:

· 100% foam insulation so spas use up to 85% less energy than traditional in-ground, non-insulated hot tubs.

· Hot tub and swim spa exteriors are made with recycled plastic milk containers. This 100% recycled material is environmentally stable (HDPE), does not give off any harmful fumes and requires no staining or painting.

· The industry’s first water purification system that not only uses Ultraviolet light combined with ozone as a germicidal agent to reduce chemical usage, but also returns 84% of its power back to the water as heat.

· D1’s patented 5-step filtration system – using earth-friendly options like an Ozonator, UV light, a zinc and silver mineral cartridge, and a filter – requires less chlorine to stay pure than is contained in most city drinking water and uses less electricity than a 100 watt bulb.

· Certified renewable forestry sources, as defined by the FSC, are used for all wood components in the structural frame of the spa.

· Proof of energy efficiency: While prices for these luxury hot tubs range from $15,000 to $40,000; monthly heating costs are only $15 to $25.

And in April 2008 the San Diego Gas & Electric Company has also presented D-1 Spas with a certificate of recognition for Excellence in Energy Conservation. This certificate recognizes Dimension One Spas’ leadership in participation in the region’s demand-response programs, which are designed to conserve energy resources and manage energy reliability. Their participation in these events helped SDG&E manage electricity demands during several critical times, helping make a difference for the region’s communities and environment.

Known for its design innovation, D1 Spas has secured over 30 patents in its 30 years of operation, providing home owners with premiere lifestyle accessories that underscore an eco-savvy mentality as much as an affinity for the good life. D-1 Spas thinks out-of-the-box to help consumers honor the environment – in ultimate aquatic style.

Dimension One’s extensive green features are deemed the real deal by Michael Galica, owner of the Marin Outdoor Living showroom in Northern California. Environmental advocate Galica, who fills his sleek and eco-friendly San Francisco Bay-area showroom with cutting-edge products including 100% clean-burning fireplaces, UV fighting sunshades and wood furniture approved by the Forest Council, carries just one line of hot tubs – D1 Spas.

“Marin’s average consumer is extremely educated and environmentally-aware…this county has the most Prius cars per-capita of any in the United States,” explains Galica. “My customers choose products that leave a small footprint, and I haven’t seen any other pool or spa companies that come close to Dimension One’s environmental efficiency and stability. They are by far the best-in-class in the green luxury spa market, so I specifically chose them as the only line to carry in my store.”

Bob Hallam, CEO and founder of Dimension One sets the tone for innovations at the company. “Our green initiative began in earnest in 1999 when we first built our own facility here in Vista,” he explains. “We worked closely with our local electric company to make sure the building was energy efficient and we were also able to custom design the factory to provide the most efficient production possible. And our spa designers love to rise to the challenge of constantly improving our products,” he continues. “It isn’t enough just to sit back and admire our eco-friendly accomplishments. At every level of our organization employees are constantly bringing new sustainability ideas to the table. At D1 being green is an attitude, and we will never stop getting better.”

Specifics of how D1 Spas are good for the body and the planet:

CLEAN ENERGY

· Envirotect™: The Ultralife slip-resistant interior of each tub is surrounded by a durable, all-weather exterior made from 100% recycled plastic. EnviroTect, is the most environmentally-friendly exterior available for spas today. This 100% recycled material is environmentally stable (HDPE), does not give off any harmful fumes and is highly recommended by the Healthy Building Network, a national organization of green building professionals and environmental health activists. EnviroTect requires virtually no maintenance and unlike wood, the all-weather EnviroTect requires no staining or painting.

· Vision® System Cartridge: This specially design cleaning cartridge lasts up to 6 months; minimizing chlorine usage while destroying 99% of bacteria on contact, leaving your water sparkling clean and feeling soft while significantly reducing chemical maintenance.

· Less Chlorine: D-1 water management technology cuts down the need for chlorine in their
spa water from 3-5 parts per million to 1 ppm, which means no more dry, itchy skin; faded swimwear, irritated eyes or strong odors from chlorine. In fact, the San Diego City municipal water report shows that the local drinking water has more than 300% more chlorine concentration than what is required in a D1 tub.

· UltraPure PLUS Water Management System: Purifies the spa water 24/7 and includes the smart use of an ozonator, a Germicidal UV light, minerals, chlorine (to totally eliminate surface bacteria) and a filter. D-1’s patented system provides the cleanest, clearest spa water in the industry…customers even say the water is so clean it’s polished. Without this balanced, carefully engineered system more chemicals and maintenance time would be required and the water would still not look as clean and clear.

· Fast Flo Heater: The most durable and reliable spa heater on the market. The variable electrical output on this stainless steal heater provides just the necessary amount of heat for the situation. The circulation pump that runs the filtration and heating systems also returns 84% of its energy in the form of heat to the water.

· 100% Insulated: In 1981 D1 Spas was the first company to manufacture a fully insulated spa for in-ground or above-ground use. Today their hot tubs are 100% foam insulated with closed-cell urethane -- like commercial freezers -- not only absorbing equipment noise for the quietest operation possible, but also minimizing heat loss to ensure the lowest energy costs. Additionally, high-density foam covers are precision fitted with linear heat seal seams to prevent heat loss. D1 spas and swim spas use up to 85% less energy than traditional in-ground, non-insulated pools!

· HydraMax® Pumps: Every D1 aquatic massage system is backed by powerful HydraMax aquatic jet pumps. These pumps are expertly engineered and plumbed for 100% efficiency. This means a smaller, more efficient and nearly silent pump that retains the jet power of its larger counterparts.

WELLNESS

Hydronomics: D1’s extensive study of human anatomy, ergononmics, fluid mechanics, aquatic massage, acupressure, and reflexology led them to develop a new field they named "hydronomics." Using state-of-the-art modeling software, D1 engineers design hot tubs in virtual space, giving them unprecedented control over materials, and thus ensuring the ultimate in comfort.

Dynamic Massage Sequencer: Introduced in 1999, DMS was the world’s first programmable hydrotherapy massager. The built-in massager focuses on 6 specific therapy zones and offers pause and speed controls.

Ultralounge: This "spa-within-a-spa" lounge chair-inspired section of the tub features patented Bioform seating in a no-float design, sculpted leg contours and acupressure therapy for wrists and hands, providing the ultimate in full-body hydrotherapy.

Neck Jet Pillow: The first and only height-adjustable spa neck jet pillow.

Aquatic Fitness Systems®: The AquaFit® 19 Dual Temp, the line’s flagship model, is the ultimate hybrid of fitness and hydrotherapy. The unique 19-foot high-tech tub makes it possible to swim stationary laps; row for a robust upper body and arm workout; attach specially designed bands for resistance training; run or jog in place for cardiovascular conditioning – all in cooler water -- and then when your routine is done, muscles can be soothed with a relaxing hydrotherapy body massage in the hot tub section of the pool. This watery workout is an ideal environment for low impact exercises to tone, shape and enhance flexibility, while the body is suspended in buoyant security. Ideal for weekend warriors; aging boomers; overweight exercisers and athletes needing rehabilitation, the AFS retails for about $37,000.

Dimension One’s constantly evolving list of environmentally and ergonomically friendly innovations gives homeowners a wide range of smart, responsible lifestyle choices. http://www.d1spas.com/

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Contact: Kim Marshall
310.452.1234
kim@themarshallplan.com

MOST BANG FOR THE BUCK – WCI HOMES COME COMPLETE WITH COMMUNITIES AND OVER-THE-TOP AMENITIES AT UP TO 40% OFF

Bonita Springs, FL (February 4, 2009) -- Smart shoppers who are looking for the most value for their dollar are finding jaw dropping value with WCI Communities, a 60-year veteran of the real estate and development industries that filed for reorganization in August. In these economically uncertain times, consumers can now benefit from home prices discounted from 20 to 40% for resort style living and service in over 20 different communities – complete with golf pros, social directors and concierge – in coveted destinations like riverfront on the Hudson, on a Florida nature preserve, in an exclusive Palm Beach County Golf Club and oceanfront on the Atlantic.

As a leader in the real estate and development industries, WCI built its reputation on exquisite craftsmanship, the use of quality materials – such as granite, marble, onyx and rich woods – public spaces with lush interior designs and extraordinary lifestyle experiences in lavish community settings. WCI’s housing communities of high rise and single family homes includes such over-the-top amenities as: championship golf courses or sophisticated golf simulators, state-of-the-art fitness centers, rejuvenating spas, lavish screening rooms, opulent business centers and social rooms, wine rooms, cigar humidors, indoor/outdoor pools, yacht slips, and more.

Even after a year of required cost cutting measures, owners surveyed in June 2008 showed a 26% increase in satisfaction with their WCI lifestyle amenities. In a recent survey, as many as 90% of residents polled said they would recommend a WCI Community purchase to their friends.

“One result of the reorganization has been a management team more determined than ever to deliver on service, the key thing they can control, so the consumer wins again with WCI,” explains Interim President and CEO David L. Fry. “The company has been through a number of economic cycles since it was established six decades ago and we are determined to use that experience in the marketplace to weather the present economic climate. Selling and servicing a lifestyle remains our priority.”

WCI’s busy sales staff say that consumers walk in with their homework done, nearly prequalified for the home type they’re looking for. Specials featured on http://www.wcicommunities.com/ include:

-- Hammock Bay, Naples, Florida – residences from the $550,000’s
-- Westshore Yacht Club, Tampa, Florida – homes & residences from the $310,000’s
-- Parkland Golf & Country Club, Parkland, Florida – from the $580,000’s
-- The Resort at Singer Island, Singer Island Florida – residences from the $350,000’s
-- The Plaza at Oceanside, Pompano Beach, Florida – residences from the $440,000’s
-- The Watermark on Hudson, North Bergen, New Jersey – residences from the $500,000’s

About WCI Communities, Inc.:
WCI is a fully-integrated homebuilding and real estate services company with more than 60 years experience in the design, construction and operation of leisure oriented, master-planned communities. Known for the high-quality craftsmanship in its single home and high-rise condominium communities, WCI projects are located in Florida, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Virginia. WCI Communities moved to restructure its debt and capital in August 2008 in response to the major downturn in the real estate market. Since then, realtors, brokers and customers have continued to experience the dynamic, customer-oriented service the company is known for. For more details about WCI Communities, please visit http://www.wcicommunities.com/ or call 1.800.WCI.4005.

Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer:
Certain information included herein and in other company reports, Securities and Exchange Commission filings, statements and presentations is forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, but not limited to, statements about the company's ability to operate its business while in Chapter 11 proceedings, anticipated operating results, financial resources, ability to acquire land, ability to sell homes and properties, ability to deliver homes from backlog, and ability to secure materials and subcontractors. Such forward-looking information involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect actual results and cause them to differ materially from expectations expressed herein and in other company reports, filings, statements and presentations. These risks and uncertainties include WCI's ability to compete as a going concern in real estate markets where we conduct business; WCI’s ability to obtain court approval with respect to motions in the chapter 11 proceeding prosecuted by it from time to time; the ability of WCI to develop, prosecute, confirm and consummate one or more plans of reorganization with respect to the chapter 11 cases; risks associated with third parties seeking and obtaining court approval to terminate or shorten the exclusivity period for WCI to propose and confirm one or more plans of reorganization, for the appointment of a chapter 11 trustee or to convert the cases to chapter 7 cases; WCI’s ability to obtain and maintain normal terms with vendors and service providers; WCI’s ability to maintain contracts that are critical to its operations; the potential adverse impact of the chapter 11 cases on WCI’s liquidity or results of operations; the ability of the WCI to fund and execute its business plan; the ability of WCI to attract, motivate and/or retain key executives and associates; WCI's ability to maintain or increase historical revenues and profit margins; WCI's ability to obtain necessary permits and approvals for the development of its lands; the availability of capital to WCI and our ability to effect growth strategies successfully; availability of labor and materials and material increases in insurance, labor and material costs; increases in interest rates and availability of mortgage financing; the ability of prospective residential buyers to obtain mortgage financing due to tightening credit markets, appraisal problems or other factors; increases in construction and homeowner insurance and availability of insurance, the continuing negative buyer sentiment and erosion of consumer confidence; the negative impact of claims for contract rescission or increasing cancellation rates by contract purchasers; adverse legislation or regulations; adverse legal proceedings; the ability to retain employees; changes in generally accepted accounting principles; natural disasters; adverse weather conditions; and changes in general economic, real estate and business conditions and other factors over which the company has little or no control. If one or more of the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements proves incorrect, then the company's actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this report. Therefore, we caution you not to place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This statement is provided as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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Contact: Kim Marshall
The Marshall Plan
310.452.1234 / kim@themarshallplan.com

ecologique: The Style of Sustainable Design

By Kelly LaPlante

Los Angeles, CA -- Long before national magazines had entire issues dedicated to green; before it was hip to drive hybrid cars; before movies about global warming won Oscars, Kelly LaPlante was busy teaching clients how to repurpose their existing furnishings to diminish their carbon footprint. LaPlante (LEED AP) has been demonstrating for nearly 10 years that “green” is a standard, not a style. She has captured that practicality and foresight in her new book écologique: The Style of Sustainable Design (July 1, 2008, Hardcover, $50.00, http://www.kellylaplante.com/).

This lush coffee-table book showcases elegant, eco-friendly indoor and outdoor spaces in the homes of actors, politicians, innovators and entrepreneurs across the country that are using organic fabrics, sustainable materials, and creative recycling. écologique features her work on the homes of actors Tiffani Thiessen, Michael Rapaport, Amy Smart, Grant Show and Ally Sheedy, best-selling author Alexandra Robbins, and acclaimed photographer Christophe von Hohenberg, among others.

Through beautiful photographs of stunning rooms and the extraordinary people who reside in them, écologique illustrates the many possibilities in green design. Sacrificing nothing in the way of aesthetics, quality or the environment, 31-year old LaPlante has designed green spaces in styles ranging from Victorian to ultra-modern.

LaPlante has led the way in the field of eco-luxury interior design, recently becoming a strategic partner of Lexus Hybrid Living. In 2008, LaPlante has partnered with Lexus and Fairmont Hotels to design two Lexus Hybrid Living Suites at the Fairmont Hotels in San Francisco and Washington D.C. http://www.fairmont.com/ Her work has also been featured in the Venice Beach Eco-Cottages -- three, green-from-the-ground-up, week-stay cottages that opened last year in Los Angeles. The cottages are showcased in the last chapter of her new book and were featured in Kelly’s interview on a 2008 episode of the Sundance Channel’s groundbreaking program, “Big Ideas for a Small Planet.”

écologique is designed by award-winning publishing designer, Deborah Daly, and is printed sustainably on acid-free paper with soy-based ink. 100% of net proceeds from the book will be donated to causes close to LaPlante’s heart: Global Green (http://www.globalgreen.org/), which stems climate change through the creation of green buildings and cities, and The Blank Theatre Company (http://www.theblank.com/), whose goal is to become Hollywood’s first regional, LEED Certified theater. Lexus Hybrid Living is helping to offset production and tour expenses so that these deserving non-profit organizations can receive maximum benefit from this endeavor. www.lexus.com/hybridliving

Coinciding with the release of her first book will be the debut of Brilliant Green, which Kelly will host for the Ovation Network. In July she launched a not-for-profit Web site that presents an expert review of various green furnishing companies, their strengths and their weaknesses-- thegreengrades.com is the first website of its kind. Her blog is available to read at kellylaplante.com.

ABOUT KELLY LAPLANTE
After working for top design firms in San Francisco, Kelly LaPlante began her eco-design business to make a positive difference in the world. Early in her career, she developed Interior Transformation, a process designed to utilize a client's existing furnishings to create fresh new atmospheres in the home.

LaPlante moved her business to Southern California in 2000, and opened a design firm and store in Venice Beach, CA. with a mission to educate clients and the public about the benefits of sustainable and organic products.

Her new studio collection, jak, a collaborative effort with designer, James Saavedra, debuted on the Sundance Channel set of Project Greenhouse at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival and was formally launched in July 2008 in Los Angeles.

LaPlante appeared as an expert on television programs including Discovery Home Channel’s Greenovate and Sundance Channel’s Big Ideas for a Small Planet. Kelly’s design work has also been featured at Global Green's annual Oscar Party and the Jane Goodall Institute's 30th Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles.

She has been featured in Elle, Travel + Leisure, California Home + Design, Zink, Metropolis, Interior Design, Lucky Magazine, Hospitality Design, Flaunt Magazine, and Los Angeles Times Magazine and online at LA Bite, Apartment Therapy, Sprig, Treehugger, Cool Hunting, Blackbook Magazine, Prairie Tree Project and SpaTube.

ABOUT LEXUS HYBRID LIVING
As the only luxury automotive company selling low-emission hybrid vehicles, Lexus is a leader in offering products that minimize the impact on the earth without sacrificing style and luxury. Lexus is bringing like-minded individuals and companies together through its Hybrid Living initiative, a series of events and a web portal that showcases luxury products made with sustainability top-of-mind. Lexus Hybrid Living helps to define and inspire a new eco-luxury lifestyle by featuring furniture, fashion, art, food, architectural structures and other products that are kinder to the environment. For more information, please visit www.Lexus.com/hybridliving.

Contact: Kim Marshall
310.452.1234
kim@themarshallplan.com