The 2010 Capital Conference and Trade Show will be held November 8, and 9 in the Greater Columbus Convention Center, in conjunction with the Capital Conference that runs November 7- 10, 2010. This year, we’re teaming up with Greg Tomasko, Regional Sales Manager, Honeywell Video, to present “Technology in the Classroom and on the School Bus” that will feature the latest in Distance Learning, Smartboards, and Projection Systems, along with Honeywell’s Mobile Video Products that help protect students’ safety and security on the School Bus. Mark your calendars for this informative 75 minute session scheduled for Tuesday, November 9th, 3:30 PM.  Q6UUGRX6A35B

Safety Technologies, Inc

You’re invited to an evening of life-ehancing design and luxury on the forefront of kitchen and bath design, audio/visual engineering, organic healing art, spa treatments, and culinary design. Awaken your palette with hors d’ oeuvres and spirits prepared by our guest chef cooking on a custom designed outdoor kitchen. Clear your mind with a relaxing ashiatsu massage or facial. Nourish the soul with the use of healing murals while you witness emerging technologies in integrated electronic solutions.

Architects/Designers: Friday,May 21st 3pm-8pm

Residential Clientele: Saturday, May 22nd 11am-4pm

10633 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136

See website for registration and additional details.

MilkDesign.org

Light Control and LEED: How Light Control Helps Achieve LEED Certification in New Construction and Major Renovations of Commercial Buildings.

Presented by: Steve Clark, Regional Sales Manager, Lutron Electronics

AIA HSW/SD Program # LCAL10 (1.0 LU)
USGBC Approved for 1.0 GBCI CE Hours

Learning Objectives:
1. By reviewing the credit categories of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), the participant will be able to describe the LEED green building rating system for commercial buildings.

2. By comparing the previous version of LEED (LEED 2.2) with the most recent one (LEED 2009), the participant will be able to identify the key changes in LEED 2009 that affect the design and construction, or major renovation, of commercial buildings.

3. Using the LEED green building rating system, the participant will be able to determine how light controls and their manufacturer can effectively contribute to LEED certification in new construction and major renovation projects.

4. Through examination of the provided case study, the participant will be able to describe how the Plaza at PPL Center used lighting controls to meet LEED certification objectives.

AIA Cleveand Chapter
1001 Huron Road, #101
Cleveland, OH 44115

April 27th, 2010 12 noon

Free to AIA members, $5.00 non members
RSVP no later than 4PM Friday preceding date
Email: aiadocs@aiacleveland.com
www.aiacleveland.com
Contact: 216.575.1242

This event will be held at the The Club at Key Center, Downtown Cleveland! March 11, 2010.

Manufacturers’ Reps will be providing hands-on demos and conducting instructive workshops on current technologies & Energy Management Solutions(Green Technologies) including Polycom Video Conferencing as well as the latest in Life-Safety,Security/CCTV Systems.  Select Courses provide AIA/CES credits.  The Expo/Trade Show runs from 3-7PM.  Please drop in at your convenience.  Register for this free event and courses below.

Guest Speakers/Presenters:

• Kathie Rose, North Central Regional Sales Manager, Silent Knight by Honeywell Fire Systems Group (.2 National NTC/NBFAA CEUs)
• John Knox, Honeywell System Sensor
• Greg Tomasko, Regional Sales Manager, Honeywell Video/CCTV
• Adam Gold, Crestron, presenting “Control by Design” (AIA/CES LU)
• Terry Rafferty, Crestron, presenting “Intelligent Efficiency” (AIA/CES LU)
• George Borden, Digital Signage National Sales Manager, Black Box iCOMPEL

Areas to be represented include: Crestron Control and Green Technologies, Honeywell Access Control, CCTV and Fire Alarm Systems, Polycom’s Teleconferencing & Telepresence, NEC Flatpanel for Business, Education, Digital Signage and Healthcare Applications, Lutron Shade Control & Energy Management, Soundtube, Tannoy, Audio Technica, Listen Technologies & Ashly Audio.  Screens for presentations provided by Da-Lite.
This is an RSVP Event.  Be sure to sign up for our emails and newsletters to receive updates and course times as they become available.

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Hey music fans, here is a link for an upcoming TV series on music from across the globe. Host Jacob Edgar’s travels as the music researcher for acclaimed label Putumayo World Music and president of successful indie label Cumbancha (www.cumbancha.com) have taken him to dozens of countries and hundreds of the world’s greatest international music festivals, showcases and performance venues in search of exceptional musical talents. Edgar’s journeys have earned him unique access to the world of music, and now viewers of the MUSIC VOYAGER are able to come along for the ride. Check it out @: http://www.musicvoyager.com/show-info/where-to-watch/

I have noticed a rash of Home fire tragedies in the news as of late. It reminded me of a great service video on creating a Home Fire Escape Plan. Most deaths occur from smoke inhalation where every second counts.  Having a plan in place could mean the difference between life and death. We have Fire drills in our schools and at work. Doesn't it make sense to have one in our home?

This presentation is courtesy of Honeywell. If you have any questions on Fire or Carbon Monoxide detection, I would be happy to help. Be Safe!

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Best of the Decade.

Want to know what is "Hot" for this year's electronic gift choices? I am sharing this video from HTSA representing opinions from 60 Home Theater Specialists across the country on what are the top electronic choices for this holiday season. HTSA (Home Theater Specialists of America) is one of the leading Buying groups representing Custom Audio/Video companies. Enjoy!

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I attended the Springsteen concert recently at the "Q Arena" along with thousands of other "Baby Boomers".  I was blown away by the intensity and emotion that this 60 year old rocker still had for his music.  I listened to him belt out the "Born to Run" album in its entirety with the same entensity he did 20 years ago.  It occurrred to me that he still has what many of us have lost…passion for good music!  We have become convinced that digital, compressed music played through head phones induces the same passion that great music played on a high performance sound system does. NOT!

Don't get me wrong, I understand and subscribe to the use of digital music, especially when convenience and circumstances dictate it.  I readily admit that my "IPod" is as much a part of my excercise wardrobe as my tennis shoes!

But what do you do when you have had a bad day at home or in the office?   Try sitting down with some high-performance speakers,  kick-ass sound system, and "uncompressed" music…you will re-discover what you have been missing.  If your stereo system has gone by the wayside over the years, I encourage you to seek out a Custom Audio/Video Dealer and audition one now!

Don't trade convenience for quality.  Today, we can store and distribute native music and video media without sacrificing quality.  My clients never stop thanking me for bringing music back into their lives!

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has a website with unbiased information on upgrading your sound system and choosing a reputable Custom Audio/Video Integrator for the design and installation of your system:

http://www.digitaltips.org/audio/buyingGuides.asp Digital Tips Buying Guide

http://www.digitaltips.org/locators/techhome/default.asp Locate an Installer

And if you need some advice remember to ask Your Technology Advisors @

"Leading by Design"