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Video Project Profile Series: Award Winning Whole-House Renovation and Addition in Arlington, Virginia that included a three-story, L-shaped addition that wrapped around the home on two sides. The addition allowed for an expanded kitchen and a new master suite, living room, sunroom, garage, fitness room and wine-tasting room. Learn more at: www.bowa.com • The client wanted to transform a small, 1920′s house into a beautiful home that better suited their lifestyle and love of entertaining. • A previous, small addition was replaced by a new three-level one that wrapped around the existing home on two sides. • This called for dismantling the rear and side of the home to make room. • The clients remained in the home, so the opening needed to be uncovered and sealed daily to provide protection. • Some features of the original exterior were preserved as interior design elements, such as the two arched windows shown here. • The addition included a hallway from the front of the home to the kitchen at the rear, and housed the new main-level powder room. • Accessible from the original hallway and the addition, the kitchen was expanded to suit the homeowners’ needs. • The homeowners entertain often and wanted a gourmet kitchen with plenty of work space and an open floorplan. • The design artfully blended a stone backsplash, granite counters, stainless appliances and cherry cabinets to achieve a warm, rich look. • A family room was added just passed the kitchen along the new back …

Follow us on LinkedIn Lab automation has come a long way in drastically reducing the need for time-consuming procedures, earlier performed manually, by replacing them with modern tools and techniques. Laboratory automation systems are extensively finding applications in majority of lab processes. From simple capping and decapping of sample bottles, to high throughput screening of test samples, lab automation offers myriad ways to reduce costs and increase efficiencies. Lab automation is also growing to be an important market for automation product manufacturers who see it as an ideal opportunity to strengthen their presence. Biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors are the major markets for lab automation followed by clinical research and CROs (Contract Research Organizations).

Lab automation continues to tread the expansion path driven by ever-increasing demand from the drug discovery and biotechnology sectors. Demand for these instruments is projected to remain upbeat in the near future, as the need for high throughput screening and analysis soars. Liquid handling equipment constitutes the largest segment of the lab automation market and finds wide range of applications in drug discovery research, biopharmaceutical production processes and in research laboratories. Miniaturization is one aspect that is high on the development agenda for majority of instrument manufacturers, as the trend towards usage of denser micro plate formats intensifies. Other technologies such as micro fluidics, micro arrays, and lab-on-a-chip that are still in the nascent stages, promise to be key factors for shaping the lab automation landscape in the future.

With the ever increasing pressure on pharma companies to develop new, effective drugs, time-to-market is of crucial importance, thus brining into spotlight the importance of highly automated laboratories. For the pharmaceutical industry, lab automation has a high influence on the drug discovery processes as it increases the speed and accuracy of tests, leaving ample time for scientists to focus on activities of high importance. With automation of laboratories, new strategies for exploring drugs can be formulated with minimum effort. Automation systems are also increasingly finding application in clinical diagnostics laboratories, which have been encountering challenges in terms of decreasing reimbursement rates, increasing volume of diagnostic tests and a growing shortage of work force.

The research report titled Laboratory Automation: A Global Outlook announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a rudimentary overview of the industry, highlights latest trends and demand drivers, in addition to providing statistical insights. Regional markets briefly abstracted and covered include US, Europe, Asia, Brazil and Africa. The report offers a compilation of recent product launches, mergers, acquisitions and strategic corporate developments. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of companies worldwide.

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One of the famous hymns ever written and rarely sung by JIM REEVES. Pictures were taken from the equally famous tourist attraction of Vancouver, BC Canada… The Queen Elizabeth Park.
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Real Estate Scorecard provides real estate reviews about master planned communities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. After evaluating over 100 master planned communities in the Southeast, it is an honor to announce the 2012 BLISS AWARD winners. These communities achieved the award the old fashioned way, because they earned it. Master planned communities are hand selected and do not pay monthly advertising fees. They are located in the 25 best cities to retire listed on the website. Join us in wishing these communities continued success and applaud their accomplishments:

HAPPIEST COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – Dataw Island Beaufort South Carolina

Dataw Island was chosen based on the number of high scoring report cards we received from Dataw Island property owners expressing a high quality of life and close sense of community. A wonderful place to live is the most common comment. This island community on the coast of South Carolina has deep water ocean access, a marina and is located in one of the Best Small Art Towns in America, Beaufort SC. Keeping community amenities up to par, both golf courses are under going a $ 5 million renovation. Dataw Island is affordable, with patio homes priced under $ 200k. The average sold price is $ 399k.

BEST INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY OF THE YEAR – St. James Plantation Southport North Carolina

With the Outer Banks as a barrier island along almost the entire coast of North Carolina, it is hard to find quick ocean access master planned communities. Folks often wonder where is Brunswick County? St. James Plantation is just south of Wilmington North Carolina. We chose St. James Plantation because of the comprehensive marina facility, its safe harbor and quick ocean access. St. James Plantation has 155 wet boat slips, 320 dry dock boat slips, a fuel station and the Harborside Marketplace. Celebrating 20 years, St. James Plantation is truly a resort style coastal community. With four signature golf courses, three tennis facilities and the St. James Beach Club on Oak Island, property owners can live life on vacation year round at St. James Plantation.

BEST GOLF COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – Kiawah Island Charleston South Carolina

Its hard to dispute the number of award winning golf courses at Kiawah Island, seven championship golf courses in all. In August, the 2012 PGA Championship event is being held on The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island designed by Pete Dye. The River Course is a Tom Fazio Signature Design paralleling the Kiawah River and is certified as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. The Cassique Course was Tom Watsons first solo designed golf course, a beautiful Scottish links-style golf course. Turtle Point is a Jack Nicklaus design hugging the Atlantic ocean and loggerhead turtle nesting areas. Cougar Point is an easier golf course designed by Gary Player with views of the Kiawah River. Osprey Point designed by Tom Fazio is naturally home to exotic bird wildlife, scenic lakes and nesting areas. Oak Point was designed by Clyde Johnston and was the first of the Kiawah Island golf courses. Where else can you live with seven championship golf courses in your neighborhood? And Kiawah Island offers far more than golf. An award winning spa, tennis facilities, beach club and fantastic restaurants are a few more of the communitys many first class amenities.

BEST LAKE COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – The Reserve at Lake Keowee South Carolina

There are six lakes we recommend in the Southeast, listed on our website. The Reserve at Lake Keowee was chosen because of the complete lake lifestyle this master planned community offers property owners. One of the largest South Carolina lakes, Lake Keowee is 18,500 acres in size with 300 miles of shoreline. The lake is nicknamed the Garden of Eden, recognized as one of the purest prettiest lakes in the Carolinas. Life on the lake includes fishing, waterskiing and jet skiing. The Blue Ridge Mountains in the backdrop will compete for your attention at this master planned community. The Reserve at Lake Keowee has a marina, 200 wet boat slips, a fuel station and provides water sport rentals. Jack Nicklaus designed their scenic signature golf course.

BEST EQUESTRIAN COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR – Balsam Mountain Preserve Sylva North Carolina

We have six equestrian master planned communities on our website. Although Balsam Mountain Preserve is best known as a North Carolina golf community, property owner and celebrity Andie MacDowell describes Balsams Equestrian Center best saying You wont find flat trails in the mountains like youll find at Balsam. The trails are phenomenal. Their Equestrian Center is a full service facility offering boarding, riding lessons, practice arena and club horses for trail rides. There are 30 miles of horseback riding trails inside the gates of Balsam Mountain Preserve. The trail system connects further into the 531,286 acre Nantahala National Forest. Balsam Mountain Preserve built Dark Ridge Creek as a community amenity, a family camp catering to horseback or hiking overnight adventures. The family camp has a horse paddock, bunkhouses and restroom facilities. Some people prefer to call it glamping. The country western theme is a thread which runs through the entire community.

Visit Real Estate Scorecard to find out who the seven additional 2012 Bliss Award winners are. If you plan to relocate to the Southeast, ask about being a Real Estate Scorecard guest at one of these award winning master planned communities at info@realestatescorecard.com

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To accessorize a living room, keep vases and flower arrangements low between conversations spaces, utilize old books, trays and antiques to add interest on a coffee table and incorporate architectural elements for contrasting shapes. Use items around the house to accessorize a living room with tips from a professional interior decorator in this free video on home decor. Expert: Ann Myrick Bio: Since 1997, Ann Myrick has been a professional decorator, house cleaner, home organizer and planner. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

Just got a sweet review from the Library Journal on the fondant DVD with Robin. This is what they said: Robin Hassett, co-owner of and baker at the Dessert Tray in Portland, OR, shares in this lively and informative DVD her tips and tricks for working with fondant, that mix of sugar, water, and flavoring that is the foundation of many candies and icings. After discussing the basic tools and techniques, Hassett provides a recipe for fondant and then goes through the step-by-step process of decorating two different birthday cakes. Excellent production values and a well-designed menu allow viewers to navigate the DVD with ease. Hassett proves to be an engaging and cheery guide to the world of fondant, making this program the perfect choice for beginning cooks who want to start turning out their own colorful cakes. A useful addition to any public library cooking collection.—John Charles, Scottsdale PL, AZ. more info here: cookingupastory.com
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When a local metal heat treating firm found itself needing to liquidate inventory in a hurry this past December, it turned to the Aaron Industrial Marketplace (AIM) for help. With just 30 days left until the company had to vacate its premises, the timeframe was tight but AIM delivered results that exceeded expectations despite the urgency. By January 6, 2012, the auction company successfully sold off the assets and coordinated a scrap and clean-up effort that left behind a broom clean building.

The precipitating event behind the last-minute auction was that the metal heat treating company was closing its doors. Having already sold most of its major assets, the company was staring down excess assets that were cluttering up its plant and offices. Getting rid of everything by their early January deadline appeared daunting.

The remaining items consisted of everything from older heat treating equipment, a maintenance department, testing lab, forklifts and other material handling equipment to office furniture. Finding a single source that could liquidate everything fast seemed nearly impossible.

Thats when the company turned to AIM. When the company mentioned that it had to leave behind a completely empty office and warehouse by early January, the Aaron Industrial Marketplace team didnt blink an eye. They agreed to take on all that remained and then proceeded to auction off and scrap out the balance of the items in less than 30 days.

Its not uncommon for businesses to find themselves in a tight squeeze where they need to close out the books by liquidating equipment or completing a sales project by the end of the year, explains AIM spokesperson, Bruce Baird. In the midst of the busy holiday season, other liquidators might tell them to come back in January, when it would have been too late. At AIM, we pride ourselves on not letting time constraints get in the way. With only a short window to perform it, we got the job done for this company and we can do the same for other businesses who are put into a similar time crunch.

Business owners who need to liquidate and clean up some of their unused materials quickly can learn more about what the Aaron Industrial Marketplace has to offer online at http://www.AaronIndustrialMarketplace.com. For more information on the auction platform that simplified this going-out-of-business process, contact Bruce Baird at (510) 452-7858.

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