Auctioneer & Appraisers Academy Announces 2012 Course Schedule for Certified Auctioneer Program

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

Auction Systems Auctioneers & Appraisers, Inc., the parent company of Auctioneers and Appraisers Academy, has published its 2012 class dates for the Certified Auctioneer Classes. The training program will be conducted during the following time frames:

Make 2012 Your Breakthrough Year: 12 Reasons to Switch to DNA2.0 in 2012

Menlo Park, Calif. (PRWEB) January 20, 2012

Achieve your most import resolution for 2012?to work smarter, not harder? by letting DNA2.0 bioengineering solutions save you time and money and achieve better results. Whether you are looking to make the upgrade from cloning to synthesis, want the peace of mind that comes with guaranteed expression or need a variant library to engineer protein function, it?s time to make the leap to DNA2.0.

While you consider all the reasons to make the switch, check out the ever-growing list of leading scientists that have already had their breakthroughs with a little help from DNA2.0: https://www.dna20.com/successstories.php

1. Save Time?Don?t let the competition get ahead of you

Every day saved in the process of accessing your genetic constructs is a day gained on the competition. First to publish is also first to get the next grant. First to patent is also first to get the next VC round. DNA2.0 Rush Service offers custom synthesized genes up to 1kb in size guaranteed to ship in 5 business days?the fastest available. Our regular service is an industry-leading 8-10 day turnaround.

2. Focus on Innovation?Our approach is light years ahead of any other provider

You?re not in the lab to clone genes, you?re there to do science. Don’t spend months fiddling with expression vectors, tags, culture conditions and temperatures. With maximal protein expression powered by our patented GeneGPS? algorithms, you can focus on the critical experiments that advance your research.

3. Reliable, High-Protein Expression Yields with GeneGPS

No point in getting a synthetic gene if it does not express your protein. Breakthrough research by DNA2.0 has identified the design principles by which codons are used to maximize protein expression. The peer-reviewed, published research, funded by the National Science Foundation, has produced a set of design algorithms that reliably offers maximized expression yields for heterologous protein expression.

4. Instantly Scale Up or Down

You need 1,000 genes today and then nothing for 12 months? You need a simple gene or multisite combinatorial library? How about synthesizing an entire genome? No problem. DNA2.0 handles large and small orders with equal efficiency. No need to scale your in-house molecular biology resources to fit the ups and down of your research. And DNA2.0 is the industry leader at synthesizing long and/or difficult sequences, from 200 kb and up!

5. Answers to Protein Questions

When your research needs to go beyond the everyday, DNA2.0 has the expertise to take you to the next level. Utilize Protein Variant Libraries for structure-function relationship analysis, or modifying the activities of proteins or DNA regulatory regions. Harness the power of synthetic biology to create Antibody Libraries with diversity in one or more CDRs. DNA2.0 makes libraries in several formats to meet different research needs. Libraries are delivered ready for screening to identify variants with altered function.

6. Improve on Nature

Any sequence you can imagine is available with synthetic genes. DNA2.0′s rapid and efficient custom gene synthesis allows you to redesign entire gene sequences to maximize the likelihood of high protein expression, easy genetic manipulation, minimal promoter leakiness and convenient protein purification.

7. Avoid Mistakes

Why risk losing time on mistakes that could happen in-house? Why go with bargain synthesis providers that can?t guarantee strong protein expression? When you ask DNA2.0 to handle your gene synthesis, we make sure you get the genes you need, every time, on time. Never again curse the Gods of PCR.

8. Get to the Point?Engineer the Right Protein

Find the protein activity you need with ProteinGPS??the protein engineering system that quickly and efficiently designs proteins with improved characteristics. ProteinGPS relies on identifying key amino acid substitutions through bioinformatics-based mining of available sequence space and combining such substitutions in an information maximized variant dataset (usually less than 100 unique gene variants).

Chicago Boot Camp Gives Participants A Head Start On 2012 New Year?s Resolutions

(PRWEB) January 07, 2012

Chicago Personal trainer helps local residents put fitness first, even when they feel like they?ve ?tried it all.? For ten years, Tobi Davidson had given her body over to producing four amazing children. Deep down, she knew she had been so busy taking care of everyone else that she never made time to care for herself. ?After countless diets and purchasing several workout videos from infomercials, I knew it was time to get my body back in shape,? she said, adding that Chicago boot camp was just the right combination of support and services she needed to do just that.

Chicago boot camp is hard work, make no mistake, but it is also fun. Several times a week, participants gather to spend an hour focusing on sculpting their bodies and burning calories. The stalwarts meet at 5 AM before work, while others choose to meet after work at 5 PM. No two classes are ever exactly alike, but they all involve a combination of cardio, resistance training, and core conditioning. Some classes may involve squats, lunges, jumping jacks and push-ups, while other classes may include tire flipping, skipping rope, running through obstacle courses, or balancing on Bosu balls.

?I?m essentially looking for people who are ready to give 100 percent commitment,? explains Chicago boot camp owner Craig Kastning. ?I?m inspired by people who have really tried it all, are at their wit?s end, and are ready to work their rears off to reach their goals. These are people who understand that they need to make broad-sweeping changes to get in shape, but they just need the system to get them there.? He adds that his Chicago boot camp gives participants everything they need to succeed, from customized nutrition plans and tools to track their progress, to a consistent workout schedule and body of supportive peers.

?We?re seeing amazing results at our Chicago boot camp from our dedicated tribe,? Craig adds. ?Grace Sebert lost 27 pounds, Denise Van Cleve got down to just 14 percent body fat, Jennifer Widger went down six dress sizes, and John Forrest gained 10 pounds of lean muscle mass.? He explains that different people have different measurements for success, but he helps people decide what they want out of the program in their initial consultation. ?We sit down and discuss health history, nutrition, goals and dreams,? he says. ?The personal attention you get with my boot camp is second-to-none.?

Maine Pointe to Increase Emphasis on Sustainable Business Practices in 2012

Boston, MA (PRWEB) November 04, 2011

Maine Pointe LLC, a global business consulting firm with deep expertise in operations, procurement and logistics, has announced that it plans to expand its commitment to sustainable business practices.

Maine Pointe Founder and CEO, Steve Bowen, believes one of the most significant challenges facing businesses today is to create environmentally friendly operations that deliver measurable financial benefits. ?Our clients are making it a priority to find alternative processes that are easier on the environment while simultaneously eliminating inefficiencies and driving down costs. There is a tremendous need for outside expertise to help develop effective solutions that deliver both more sustainable business practices and bottom line savings,? he explains.

Maine Pointe helps clients become more environmentally friendly by analyzing operations, evaluating opportunities for improvement, and guiding improvements. Maine Pointe clients have enjoyed cost savings and more sustainable business practices through changes in transportation methods, procurement strategies that reduce the use of petroleum or carbon based products, sourcing for more environmentally friendly packaging, and increased plant efficiencies that reduce energy consumption and streamline inventory.

Maine Pointe has developed particular expertise in green supply chain assessment, sustainable procurement, energy management and waste reduction, and sustainable transportation and distribution.

About Maine Pointe LLC:

Maine Pointe analyzes, develops and implements solutions in operations, procurements and logistics for companies around the world. From offices across North America, Europe and in China, Maine Pointe drives significant EBITDA and cash improvements for its clients across multiple industries and guarantees a 200% return on investment. Learn more at http://www.MainePointe.com.

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