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NEWS & REVIEW 
March 2010
In This Issue
IC Updates
Re-design Competition
Trivia Night!
Friendly Reminder
EARTH DAY: 2010
Live in Your Home...
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SPECIAL SERVICE
Electronic Landscape
As a special 'thank you' to all of our Clients, Integration Controls is offering FREE pick up for used/busted electronics bound for the recycle pile between now and April 17.
 
 If you are not currently a Client - become one!  Simply schedule a project and gather your recycleables - we'll take them off of your hands.
 
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RE-DESIGN COMPETITION
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designspeak is working in conjunction with Jeff Day Architects to re-design the bathroom through an open competition to any interested Interior Designer.
 
Please visit designspeak's website by CLICKING HERE and submit your plan.
 
 Good luck!
OFF-TOPIC
Aven's Place Trivia Night!
Aven's Place is a non-profit organization who help children and families with terminal illness.  It's a great cause and we are going to be a part of it.  We would love to see you at the 1st Annual Trivia Night for Aven's Place. 
 
The theme: Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?
 
March 27, 2010
7 p.m.
Marquette High School
 
Go to: www.avensplace.com for more information and to register for the event.
 
Hope to see you there!
FRIENDLY REMINDER
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It's time to set your clock back!  Daylight Savings begins on 3/14/2010
 
Greetings!  

Welcome to this edition of News & Review! 
 
Believe it or not, if you are reading this article - you may qualify as a 'techie'... You are at a computer (or your mobile device) and you are reading a newsletter with information that impacts how you use the electronic systems in your home - today.  It's time to "Live in Your Home Like You Drive Your Car"  - see below.
 
As with the last issue, we are keeping you in the loop with updates on the EARTH DAY: 2010 - Electronics Recycling Drive.  The flyer is ready for download and sharing - check it out!
 
We also have a few interesting announcements for local events in which you may be interested in attending.  Remember to check the sidebar.
 
Thank you for your time and happy reading!

EARTH DAY: 2010

 Electronics Recycling Drive
 
April 17, 2010
"it IS easy being green" 
 Kirkwood High School
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
   

EARTH DAY 2010 photo

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A COPY
EARTH DAY: 2010  
 
Volunteers and Donations are still needed and appreciated! 
Call 314.821.3400 or email jamie@integrationcontrols.com to inquire about becoming a volunteer or for donations.
 
 Updates will be posted to our website as they come available.  Please bookmark this page (just click here) to stay up-to-date!
 
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Live in Your Home 
Like You Drive Your Car
 
When meeting homeowners for the first time, it's not uncommon to hear comments such as: 
 
I'm not really... 'techie'.
 
I don't need a complex electronic system, I just want something simple and easy for my family to use
 
My wife isn't interested in technology - she just wants it to work
 
While all of the above statements can be true, you may be surprised to realize something - you are already surrounded by technology every time you go to your computer and every time you drive your car.  From ignition to power steering, to automatic shifting and anti-lock brakes - your car is a complex mix of mechanical and electronic systems - and yes your wife is interested in it... especially when it doesn't work!
 
Applying the same concept to the way you live in your house presents an interesting question: 
 
 Would I enjoy all of the technology in my home more often,
 if it were simple to use?
   
We have had many clients fall in love with their music collection all over again because it became simple to use from affordable controllers like the one below.  Adding to this, Internet services like Pandora and Rhapsody, have allowed people to discover new music as they listen to it throughout their house. 
 
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Piles of remotes are frustrating to women of the house - as well as men - especially when the only ones who know how to work the TV area are the kids.  Not anymore!  All-in-one remotes bring convenience and peace of mind knowing you can watch what you want - when you want - without fumbling through multiple remotes and button presses.  Consider using just one of these as a replacement for your mountain of remotes:
 
remote options
 
The best part - you don't have to remodel your whole home to make it more enjoyable - and convenient - to operate.  Both of these solutions are available for existing homes, making the interaction  you have with electronic systems as simple as turning a key - and as fun as going on a beautiful Autumn drive.
 
Entertainment - Ambiance - Comfort - Peace of Mind
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY... simplified
 
Tired of the pile - or want to be inspired by music again? 
Give us a call!
(314.821.3400 or email info@integrationcontrols.com)
Thank you for reading our newsletter. 
 
We always appreciate that you have taken the time to read our newsletter and hope we provide you with valuable information to make decisions about the electronic systems you choose - and the contractors you decide to hire.  If we have sparked your interest, you can always call us for a low-pressure discussion on the possibilities for your home (314.821.3400).  Perhaps you are building an office space and need a way for the technology to be simple to use for everyone - we can address that as well.
 
We are in the early stages of planning an open-house 'technology tour'.  If you are interested in attending, please take the quick survey below, and leave your contact information in the notes section.
 
 
Thanks again for reading our monthly newsletter and have a great Spring!
 
Sincerely,

Jamie Briesemeister
System Sales and Design Consultant
Integration Controls