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Traverse Magazine's Filmgoer Guide -- The Smart Ticket to the 2007 Traverse City Film Festival

Get the inside scoop on the 3rd annual Traverse City Film Festival with Traverse, Northern Michigan's Magazine's free Filmgoer guide, a compilation of festival information alongside suggestions for dining, entertainment and activities in Traverse City. The 14-page guide has all the details attendees need to make the most of their time while "Out and About" at the festival. Copies are available online at traversefilmgoer.com, free at several festival venues (like the State Theater) and by calling Traverse Magazine at (231) 941-8174 for a printed copy ($2.00 for shipping and handling).

2008 Green Summer & Good People Film and Video Contest

In order to commemorate this summer season, the Earth, good people, and good causes, Pearse Street Consulting is launching a video contest in order to raise awareness about the good things that people are doing to help the Earth and its people.

Submission Deadline: September 30th, 2008

Admission: Free

Contest Prizes

1st prize: Free Customized Div Overlay MySpace page valued at over $1,000 or a 1 page website. In addition, video will be submitted to top online video submission sites at no cost to the winner.

Affordable Florida Health Insurance Plans Demanded

Every day the topic of health insurance pops up in conversation ... "Do I have enough, Is my house covered, can I afford to buy health insurance?" Floridians have had enough of recent insurance price increases and vow to force Congress to fix Florida's insurance problem. Rates for both property and health insurance have gone up considerably since Katrina hit the Gulf Coast 18 months ago -- some premiums have more than tripled. Insurance carriers like State Farm were hit with billions of dollars in losses and one expert says, "It's now time for them to make up the difference." Insurance consultants [www.FloridaHealthInsuranceWeb.com is helping solve the problem with free insurance consultations.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Welcomes the 10th Annual Strategies for Success in Construction Lending Seminar with Genuine Southern Hospitality

Construction lending industry experts will converge at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans for the 10th anniversary Strategies for Success in Construction Lending (SSCL) Seminar on December 2-4, 2008.

Keynote speaker, Lt. General Honoré, (Ret.), Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina will kick-off the conference following a pre-conference "Big Hearts in the Big Easy" service day to benefit New Orleans. Honoré will give his take on Hurricane Katrina and how unexpected crisis can be managed and their impacts minimized.

Unique Solutions Acquires Intellifit® Revolutionizing the Apparel Industry with 3D Body Measurement Technology for Customized Fit

Unique Solutions Design, LTD the market leader in 3D body scan measurement technology used for customized consumer products such as apparel and health and wellness announced today that Unique has acquired the majority interest of its top competitor, Philadelphia based Intellifit Corporation.

3D Body Measurement Technology

The acquisition brings forth strong retail brand partnerships such as Levi's®, Lane Bryant and Fashion Bug Stores who are already utilizing the technology to improve off-line and on-line traffic, conversion rates, higher purchases per transaction, reduce rates of product returns, higher customer loyalty, as well as improve inventory management by using body scanned measurements to more accurately determine size.

New Perks for eBay Sellers Help Boost Traffic and Listing Exposure

New perks for eBay sellers help boost traffic and listing exposure. eBay sellers now have a new online sales tool to increase the reach of their product listings, with the introduction of the Slideshow Widget by ClassifiedFlyerAds.com.

Slideshow WidgetDeveloped in response to a customer's request, this widget comes in two styles - vertical or horizontal - for fitted placement on any blog or website, and seven color choices. The slideshow widget automatically transitions through all of the eBay seller's listings at a speed set by the viewer. With links to the seller's listings, profile, and eBay store (if applicable), this new tool directs visitors to the eBay seller's listings for purchase. ClassifiedFlyerAds.com members can submit the widget embed code to as many websites or blogs as they wish, as well as provide it to friends or partners for placement on other sites, having the potential to greatly increase the exposure of the eBay listings.

Quickparts Launches QuickTool Express, Instant Online Quotes for QuickTurn Injection Molded Parts

- Quickparts (www.Quickparts.com), the leading provider of custom-manufactured plastic and metal parts from prototype to production, today announced the launch of QuickTool Express, a new rapid injection molding process that is quoted instantly on the Quickparts.com website.

QuickTool Express allows users to get instant quotes for injection mold tooling and parts. A user can simply upload his own unique 3D CAD data, and define the part material, color, internal and external finish, and lead time. Then, with the click of the 'Create Quote button, a custom, binding quote for tooling and per-part pricing is calculated and presented, instantly. The user has the flexibility to perform unlimited what-if scenarios including multiple tools, materials and quantities in order to optimize their project price.

The Rebounding Knowledge Economy - Global Trends and Opportunities

The Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Association of North Texas, (IITNT) based in the D/FW metroplex area, is organizing a one day conference on Nov. 12th titled The Rebounding Knowledge Economy - Global Trends and Opportunities." The venue for the conference will be announced soon.

The goal of the conference is to bring technology, business, and policy leaders together to explore the opportunities and examine the challenges created by the rebounding regional and global knowledge-based economy, and discuss how it is being impacted by an increasingly globalized ( a.k.a. flat") world. The conference will provide a forum to discuss strategies for entrepreneurs and professionals in the D/FW community to deal with change and successfully thrive in this rebounding environment. Policy leaders will get a chance to feel the pulse of the rebounding tech industry; they can then use this information for formulating progressive policies that will cement gains made by this rebounding economy.

BizFilings’ LLC Forms Makes Compliance Viable for Small Businesses

A new LLC Forms collection from BizFilings, the leader in online incorporation services, makes it affordable for small businesses that have formed a Limited Liability Company (LLC) to comply with LLC-related formalities.

While companies like BizFilings make it easy for small businesses to avoid legal fees by forming an LLC online, once the LLC is created few business owners realize the work required to keep their LLC in good standing.

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Limited Liability Companies should follow certain formalities and have written documentation of the major decisions of the LLC. These formalities include creating the operating agreement and documenting a variety of member or manager meetings, depending on the chosen LLC management structure.

LaPrima Shops: Fighting Breast Cancer One Pink Product at a Time

The battle against breast cancer is among today’s most important issues facing women’s health. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaching this October, online retailer LaPrima Shops is expanding its line of breast cancer awareness products in its Pink Ribbon Shop, where a portion of all proceeds go to support breast cancer charities.

The new collection of breast cancer awareness products includes the Bialetti Mukka Express, a quick and easy Bialetti cappuccino maker with a dazzling soft pink finish. Other pink ribbon products include pink ice cream and mixing bowls from Zak Designs and a selection of pink Trudeau coffee mugs. The pink Bialetti cappuccino maker is complemented by a matching designer coffee product, the Bialetti Pink Dama. This Bialetti Italian 6 cup espresso pot is designed to effortlessly brew rich, authentic Italian espresso in just a few minutes.

SPS Commerce Unveils Improved EDI Service for Global Supply Chains

SPS Commerce, the leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), has unveiled the latest update to its web-based B2B integration service. The enhancements are immediately accessible by all users of its multi-tenant system, and focus on easing the exchange of information with third party or remote factories and warehouses. Based on packing rules defined by the supplier, these locations can receive accurate packing and shipping instructions online, print and affix accurate barcode labels onsite and send a completed shipping notice on behalf of the vendor to the retailer. By enabling these tasks to be performed at the manufacturing site, instead of at its offices across the country or the world, vendors can eliminate days or weeks from their current supply chain cycles.

PlentyofFish Selected For New Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program

PlentyofFish Media Inc., one of the top ten dating websites in the world, today announced that it has been chosen to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups such as PlentyofFish to an extensive support network that provides access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future directions, and support to accelerate their success.

"I'm proud of and amazed by what I've accomplished to date with PlentyofFish.com," commented PlentyofFish CEO Markus Frind. "Combining very limited resources with a limitless vision, I've made PlentyofFish one of the biggest dating web sites in the world. This acknowledgement of PlentyofFish's continuing growth potential by an industry giant such as Microsoft is a huge compliment and an amazing honor. And hopefully one of the most enduring relationships generated by our dating website."

IDEAL Solutions Feature High Performance with New Contex HD Scanners

With the introduction of Contex’s new HD line of scanners, IDEAL’s scan-to-print and scan-to-file solutions take a step forward in performance. The new line of scanners is now included in IDEAL’s ScanCENTRAL for world class scan-to-print image quality. IDEAL’s scan-to-file solutions benefit from faster scanning with the HD scanners’ new Extended Data Transfer Rate.

New HD4230

In addition, IDEAL’s solutions are enhanced further by the Contex HD scanners unmatched resolution, on-board image processing, true-to-life color and monochrome data capture, proven CCD technology, Accurate Lens Enhancement Technology (ALE) and precision color system. With instant-on, All Wheel Drive and one-touch functionality, these scanners are designed to meet the demands required by technical applications such as AEC, GIS and mapping as well as artistic applications such as graphics, fine art and photography, as well as all Reprographic applications.

Cimnet Systems Releases Paradigm® v3.5, iQuote™ v3.2 and Engenix® v2.2

Cimnet Systems, a Consona business unit and leading global supplier of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and services for the printed circuit board (PCB) industry, today released new versions of three of its PCB-specific engineering and business software solutions. Paradigm Version 3.5, Cimnet Systems' core ERP system; iQuote Version 3.2, an intelligent, Web-based solution that automates the quoting process; and Engenix Version 2.2, a pre-production engineering application, are now generally available to both existing and new customers.

Sports Cars Offer High Gas Mileage Cure for the SUV Blues

Several sporty, high-performance automobiles such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Porsche Boxster and Lotus Elise can get 28 or 29 miles per gallon on the highway according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), making sports cars a viable choice for those seeking high gas mileage along with style, status, and fun.

In contrast, the similarly-priced Hummer H2 gets at best 13 mpg, according to dealers. A Cadillac Escalade sports utility vehicle achieves only 18 mpg on the highway per the EPA. Even the 4Runner SUV by Toyota -- a company often associated in the minds of the public with good fuel economy -- is rated at just 22 mpg for a two-wheel drive, six-cylinder base model.

FindMyTrainer.com Connects Pre-Screened, In-Home Personal Trainers with Clients Nationwide

FindMyTrainer.com offers a new approach to personal training, matching experienced, in-home personal trainers with willing clients nationwide. All recommendations made through the online service are based on individuals' fitness goals, experience, location and available time, eliminating much of the guesswork in finding the ideal training team.

"Personal trainers can change lives by helping people reach their fitness goals faster than they ever thought possible," said FindMyTrainer Founder Tom Dorlig. "Yet until now, the process of finding the personal trainer best sui 00004000 ted for you was expensive and time-consuming. We've simplified the process and made it affordable."

Lake Erie Condos to be Marketed by Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate

Howard Hanna Holt Real Estate has been named the exclusive onsite rental and sales agency for the luxury Edgewater Condominiums on the Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County, New York.

The Edgewater Condominiums are located on a 50-acre site and feature 2,500 feet of shoreline property that includes a natural waterfall, wooded picnic areas, swimming pools, tennis courts, and a playground.

"This is a fantastic location for year-round recreation, relaxation and fun for singles and families alike," said company president George W. "Pete" Holt, noting the close proximity of snowmobile trails, snow skiing facilities and farm wineries.

EZfloorplan.com Celebrates Their Fourth Anniversary

EZfloorplan.com celebrates its fourth anniversary providing floor plans for Real Estate and Property Management Professionals across the United States and beyond. EZfloorplan's specialized marketing service transforms a hand sketch or old scanned floor plan into a professional graphic image of the plan. Options are available for site and development plans.

Although their clients come from a wide variety of fields, this company has been finding a unique niche in the real estate industry. According to Steve Aletto, founder of EZfloorplan.com, "Considering the current market conditions, everyone is competing for the buyer's attention. Home buyers are thirsty for information. In fact, the majority of home buyers now use the internet to gather information long before contacting an agent. Realtors using listings that integrate EZfloorplans stand out from the crowd and attract more buyers by offering a listing feature that everyone wants but very few employ. The result: more traffic is drawn to their listing."

No Driver? No Insurance? No Problem - Attorney Carol L. Schlitt Wins $75,000 in Auto Accident Case

Despite a missing driver and a bankrupt insurance company, Carol L. Schlitt announced today that she settled a case for an unnamed client for $75,000 due to injuries her client suffered in collision between two New York City taxis.

This was not your run-of-the-mill Manhattan auto accident. Ms. Schlitts client, a woman and her five year old daughter, had just left their friends house in Harlem and were heading home to the Bronx in September 1998. Their taxi started to make a left hand turn at an intersection when another cab ran the red light and broadsided their cab. While the little girl suffered no serious injuries, her mother incurred injuries to her back and neck and knee damage so severe that it required surgery.