According to a new KLAS report, CR vendors offer providers what they need, with few exceptions. Measuring performance of both single- and multi-plate units, the report, "Winning with Service and Reliability: CR Review 2011," reveals that what customers want most is little downtime and excellent service. In the multi-plate market segment Konica ranked first (with a score of 89.6 out of 100), and in the single-plate market Agfa took the top spot (with a score of 90.2). "The CR market is extremely tight. The five ranked single-plate vendors span a less than five point margin ...

Motorists in the United States have plenty of incentive to cover themselves through a standard auto insurance policy before pulling out onto the road: If they're caught by law enforcement officers, they're likely to be subject to fines--which can be steep in some states--for violating financial responsibility laws. And if they cause an accident while driving without proper coverage, they're likely to be fully responsible for compensating others involved in the accident for the damages they cause. In a new FAQ, the writers at OnlineAutoInsurance.com outline another argument ...

On Thursday, March 10th, Houston attorney Barbara Schnack will co-host a FindLaw webcast designed to take the mystery out of online legal marketing, with practical advice and tips for lawyers who want to generate more visibility and well-qualified new clients via their website. It's a critical topic for attorneys, now that three out of four Americans use the Internet on a regular basis, and search engines like Google and Yahoo! have surpassed the printed Yellow Pages as the leading source for local business information. The free one-hour webcast , titled Websites That ...

RussianFlora.com, Eastern Europe's number one florist, today announced the launch of its expanded online catalog full of romantic floral arrangements, tantalizing perfumes, and impressive gift collections specially prepared for Women's Day, the time-honored Russian holiday that has spread all over the world. The expanded line showcases the beauty of vibrant spring blooms perfect for anyone who needs to send flowers to Russia or Ukraine. The 8th of March is an official day to celebrate the beauty and love of women in Russia, Ukraine, and Eastern Europe where it's customary ...

StraighterLine (www.straighterline.com) today opened a new resource center to help new and returning college students navigate the sometimes complicated and potentially expensive college admissions and credit transfer process. The Online Education Resource Center contains articles, newsletters, reports, and videos on online education and on how to transfer college credit. The resource center is free to all visitors and does not require registration. The resources currently available cover topics geared to adult learners going back to school to complete their degrees, ...

www.MrsP.com, the popular, award-winning children's website, will participate in the National Education Association's Read Across America campaign today by releasing videos of the winners of its 2010 writing contest for kids, and with an in-person appearance by website host Mrs. P (TV star Kathy Kinney) at one of the winners' schools. The two grand prize-winning stories of Mrs. P's Be-A-Famous-Writer contest will be released on iTunes and can be downloaded for free. Mountain Dog, written by Briana Beebe, 8, from Colorado, and Lucky the Bamboo Chopper, by Bill Wang, 12, ...

SeoSkye, a Denver based, interactive marketing and digital agency announced today that it has been nominated as a 2011 Colorado Companies to Watch, an awards program honoring second-stage companies headquartered in the state of Colorado. The three year old agency has met the award's financial criteria and has been growing rapidly and consistently since its launch. Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is the lead organization presenting Companies to Watch in Colorado as part of its mission to foster quality economic growth in the state. The ...

With lingering high unemployment and sluggish recovery to the Great Recession, some communities are competing more mightily than ever to attract new businesses and the accompanying jobs. Companies have always had numerous choices to make when it comes to choosing a site. High-rise or single story? Downtown or suburbs? Lease or buy? But in the last decade, the decision-making process has almost become a bidding war in which location alone is no longer enough to seal the deal. Commercial and industrial site selection professionals often juggle competing offers and review ...

Americans set a record in 2010 for a total redemption of 332 billion coupons for a total savings of $3.7 billion. It is visible there is a growing trend towards saving money and as a result, coupons are growing in popularity. NCH Marketing released a report in January of 2011 that retailers and manufacturers once again distributed more coupons for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) in 2010 than in the previous year. The grand total of 332 billion coupons was the largest single-year amount ever recorded in the U.S., eclipsing the 2009 record by 6.8 percent, or 21 billion ...

CleanFinancial.com, the financial spread betting website, is celebrating its fifth birthday by launching a range of improvements to their site. The service, which was set up five years ago this month, says it is marking the occasion with a series of upgrades. The site has added financial spread betting provider City Index to their comparison tables. The tables, which already include firms such as Financial Spreads and InterTrader, offer information such as spread sizes and minimum stakes on a range of popular spread betting markets. www.CleanFinancial.com say they are ...

New home shoppers considering a purchase at Laurel Park at Fair Oaks Ranch should visit immediately, as Pardee Homes announces final selections are now for sale. "Laurel Park combines great design, attainable pricing and great location in a popular and well-established master-planned community," said Joyce Mason, vice president of marketing for Pardee Homes. "Our remaining available homes are offered with special pricing, terrific limited-time financing and wonderful upgrades--simply outstanding opportunities to buyers who can act quickly." Priced from the $400,000s, ...

Niche Retail, a Magento Enterprise solutions partner, recently announced the launch of the newly-designed SuuntoWatches.com, resulting in an immediate 12.6% increase in conversions for the site. The company credits Suunto's successful launch to the Magento platform, an open source ecommerce solution that has been growing in popularity with retailers looking to grow their brand and increase traffic to their sites. Currently powering more than 90,000 online merchants and recording more than $25 billion in online sales, Magento offers the ability to operate direct to consumer ...

Next's inspirational new HOME collection for Spring-Summer 2011 says it with flowers. The new season's strongest motifs for home interiors range from exotic orchids to the lush petals of a traditional peony rose. It's exactly such a bloom that adds beguiling charm to ELEGANT NATURAL, a sophisticated story characterised by the dramatic combination of black with gentle neutral shades of bone, birch, ecru and cream. Key accessories come in soft metallic finishes, and homemakers can throw a little light on this look with a glorious modern baroque glass chandelier and stylish ...

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) aren't always detectable after an accident. Sometimes their symptoms won't appear until weeks or months later. A TBI can be classified as either mild or severe and include a wide range of symptoms. Mild Traumatic Brain Injury A TBI isn't always life threatening or life-changing. If you experience a loss of consciousness for 30 minutes or less, your injury may be diagnosed as mild. Mild traumatic brain injuries are among the most prevalent and are also commonly called concussions. The symptoms and signs of a mild TBI are: - Headaches - ...

Liposuction is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. The results are good, and the recovery time reasonable, but surgeons are always looking for new tools that can help them get better results with less discomfort and an even shorter recovery period. Dr. Jeffrey Hartog of The Bougainvillea Clinique is happy to be the first plastic surgeon in central Florida to introduce the procedure. The Tickle LipoTM device uses infrasonic nutational vibration to facilitate the removal of fat tissue while reducing trauma to other tissues. This contributes ...

Handling a Divorce in Tough Economic Times The decision to get a divorce is never easy. In the current recession, the decision is even harder to make as spouses look at their debts and wonder how they can make it financially without their partner -- even if the marriage has become intolerable. As the mortgage payments, credit cards and other bills begin to mount, it is important for people to remember that they have options and staying in a broken marriage does not have to be one of them. Community Property and Debt One of the biggest issues in any divorce is how ...

California One of National Leaders in Bicycle-Motor Vehicle Accidents A recent article in the New York Times discussed the many dangers for bicyclists riding on San Francisco's busy streets. According to the article, routine road violations like speeding and illegal turns are the most common causes of bicycle-motor vehicle collisions in the city. Unfortunately for bicycle riders, these causes are not unique to the San Francisco Bay area, but are common causes of bicycle accidents throughout Northern California, including Sacramento and the surrounding areas. With ...

The final lawsuit has been filed against the Federal Aviation Administration alleging air traffic control negligence for the Maryland State Police Trooper 2 fatal helicopter crash which killed four people on September 27, 2008. The national law firm of Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman has filed the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of Stephanie Younger of Maryland, the mother of Ashley Younger, 17, who was killed when the Trooper 2 medevac helicopter crashed in District Heights, Maryland. According to the lawsuit, the air traffic controllers based at Andrews Air Force ...

Criminal lawyer Jesse Scharff at the Roberts Law Group PLLC recently secured a client victory in a case where his female client was facing serious criminal penalties, including jail time and fines, for allegedly cyber stalking another woman. This North Carolina criminal defense attorney defended his client against four felony charges in Wake County and two misdemeanor charges for cyber stalking in Orange County, all of which were dismissed after Mr. Scharff began investigating the circumstances of the case. Mr. Scharff's client was charged with cyber stalking after ...

As a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA), Craft Stove and Fireplace, an Atlanta fireplace and Atlanta wood stove supplier, dedicates itself to advancing the homebuilding industry as an economic strength. Craft Stove and Fireplace Center carries the top brands of Atlanta fireplaces, stoves, inserts and gas logs. The Greater Atlanta HBA began in 1945 under the name Home Builders Association of Metropolitan Atlanta. It then changed to its current name in 1989 to include a wider variety of members. Since 1945, the association's goal has remained ...

As a subsidiary of HBA member AGCO, Atlanta countertops manufacturer Craftmark Solid Surfaces is a committed member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association (HBA). As part of the HBA, Craftmark dedicates itself to promoting the homebuilding industry as an economic force. Since 1979, Craftmark Solid Surfaces has supplied quality solid surface Atlanta countertops, quartz countertops, and Atlanta granite countertops, offering a wide selection of colors, styles, and materials. The mission of the Greater Atlanta HBA is to increase profitability, professionalism and ...

Hampton Inn Spartanburg - North I-85, a premier Spartanburg hotel, offers accommodations to guests attending the Candle Supper at Walnut Grove Plantation. The event will take place on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 6-9pm. Located in Roebuck, SC, about 25 miles from Spartanburg, Walnut Grove Plantation was settled by the Moores family in the 1700s. They were one of the many Scotch-Irish families to settle in the South Carolina Backcountry during that time. The Candlelight Super event at Walnut Grove Plantation will be an elegant evening of dinner and dancing. The program ...

etyres, the UK's leading online tyre company, announces record sales growth for the 2010 period. Arctic weather conditions combined with rising consumer confidence in online ordering have driven sales to record heights for etyres. etyres saw year on year sales grow by an impressive 26% in 2010 for the UK's leading online tyres company and November also saw a massive 48% surge as vehicle owners rushed to have winter tyres fitted in order to cope with treacherous road conditions caused by severe weather. Tony Bowman, managing director of etyres, said: "Our year on ...

Escapade has launched a new website to mark its 30th year of trading in the costume and party industry. The new website showcases Escapade's extensive range of thousands of fancy dress costumes and accessories providing visitors with a new interface that makes it easy to search, navigate and make purchases through a streamlined buying process. With 30 years experience in bringing consumers across the UK the best fancy dress at the best prices, Escapade has developed the new website to focus on delivering an easy and enjoyable shopping experience to the customer. New ...

Debenhams, the high street retailer, has revealed that Britain's perception of what an ideal woman should look like is changing yet again. After five decades of worshiping tall, thin, slim-hipped women, society is moving towards favouring the traditional hour glass figure, sales figures suggest. Demand for shape wear saw a sales peak of +225% last year, creating the impression of a classic Marilyn Monroe style figure, as well as women's clothes which create the perfect body silhouette.   Debenhams spokeswoman Michelle Dowdall said: "It looks like big busts, big hips ...