Unitrin Direct Auto and Home Insurance and Optical Image Technology will be featured presenters for the free one-hour Tech Decisions for Insurance Webinar on Thursday, September 16 at 2 PM EDT. The webinar, entitled "What Are You Waiting For? Get Meaningful Use from Your Information Through Document and Process Automation," is designed to help insurers discover how to automate and improve back-office processes and get more meaningful use from their information. Carol McAllister, Information Technology Director for Unitrin Direct Auto and Home Insurance--a Celent 2010 ...

IDV Solutions today announced that its Visual Fusion software will play a central role in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) project to enhance public safety along the U.S.-Canada border, using business intelligence, data visualization, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology. Visual Fusion is business intelligence software that unites data sources in a web-based, visual context for better insight and understanding. Under DHS's Virtual City Project, emergency first-responders from St. Clair County, MI, Lambton County, Ontario, the City of Sarnia, Ontario ...

ATVManiacStore.com, a United States-based ATV tire, ATV wheel, ATV winch, helmet, accessory and parts retailer, has expanded their line of ATV tires with the addition of Dunlop's newly-developed line called Quadmax. The Dunlop brand has been around since 1888 and the wide variety of tread patterns available have made the brand a popular choice in the OEM world. ATVManiacStore.com owner, Mike Taylor, says, "The Quadmax could very-well be the beginning of a new era for Dunlop, in terms of both competition and recreational use." This tire has a more aggressive tread pattern, ...

Trivani International, the world's first Purpose Marketing company, has created a toxin free deodorant mist as a healthy alternative to mainstream drug store brand products. The product is called "Trivani Deodorant Mist" and is intended to act as a naturally active odor control product; however it does not contain any harmful chemicals as most anti-perspirants and deodorants do. Trivani's Deodorant Mist complies with Trivani's Do No Harm Philosophy and avoids any potentially harmful ingredients that may be found in mainstream deodorants and antiperspirants such as parabens, ...

Dion von Moltke, considered one of GRAND-AM's more popular racers of the Rolex Series, finished 9th at the Montreal 200 with co-driver Mark Patterson as the duo battle from the back of the pack due to failing to make qualifying due to earlier damage suffered in practice. Driving the McDonalds / South African Airways (SAA) / PRNewswire Ford Dallara Daytona Prototype that proudly sports Dion's native South African flag, von Moltke scored his ninth Top-10 finish in 11 of the 12 races of the 2010 season with only the Utah 250 at Salt Lake City's Miller Motorsports Park remaining. ...

Manufactured homes are well-positioned to meet the future demands of housing in the United States. The opportunities and strategies are outlined in a new book assembled by Manufactured Home Marketing Sales Management (MHMSM.com). "Today's manufactured homes are quality products designed to meet the needs of a changing demographic," says MHMSM.com publisher and book editor L.A. 'Tony' Kovach. "What comes out of today's factories are green, healthy, sized-right and affordable." The book, The Manufactured Housing Revolution, reviews coming events that will place manufactured ...

Westbroek will assist senior litigation attorneys who regularly represent a wide range of corporate clients in federal and state appellate courts, administrative proceedings, arbitration panels and other alternative dispute resolution tribunals. "We are pleased to welcome Jared to our team at HunterMaclean," said Frank S. Macgill, managing partner at HunterMaclean. "His background is replete with academic and personal achievement, making him a natural fit for our firm." Originally from Layton, Utah, Westbroek graduated cum laude from Mercer University's Walter F. ...

When Perspective Magazine launched their social media platform (http://perspectivemagazine.com/network) for the timeshare and fractional industry it was originally as an experiment to see if the popularity and main features of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn could be combined and utilized specifically for industry professionals. Seven months later and more than 25,000 'friend requests' later, the site has grown beyond the original expectations of Perspective Magazine President and CEO Paul Mattimoe. "We had been, and still are heavily investing in social media marketing, ...

Chicago's best dental practice, Dental Professionals announced they have just purchased the newest CEREC BlueCam AC machine, a revolutionary piece of technology that allows dentists to preform CEREC Restoration, also known as ceramic dental restorations, while their patients wait. Most dental restorative methods require more than one visit to the dentist. Usually, patients receive an anesthetic injection, the tooth is prepared, an impression of the tooth is taken, and a temporary restoration is put on the tooth. Then the patient must make a second appointment to remove ...

Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher, announces the release of Sexy Slang's Bedroom Challenges: 69 Ways to Spice Up Your Sex Life, by Christi and Ted Scofield, a stimulating book for couples who want to add a little fun to the bedroom. Created with playful graphics based on the rapidly expanding Sexy Slang product franchise, Sexy Slang's Bedroom Challenges offers couples 69 fun and lighthearted ways to break down the barriers of awkward sexual conversations. The 69 Sexy Slang terms are presented in a two-paged format to challenge you and your mate. The first ...

South Hampton Roads' multifamily housing communities and professionals know "there's no place like home," the theme of their industry's prestigious Associates' Showcase, Awards Banquet and RAM Graduation held July 22 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. More than 600 members and guests of Tidewater Builders Association's Tidewater Multifamily Housing Council gathered to celebrate those who went above and beyond to make their residents feel at home at the event, now in its 26th year. Merit Awards were presented to individuals for outstanding performance, and additional ...

Whether you're a professional photographer or an amateur shutterbug, Cowboys & Indians wants to see — and share — your finest photos of the best of the West. Entries now are being accepted for the 6th Annual Cowboys & Indians Photo Contest, and the prize-winning submissions will be showcased in the March 2011 issue of the magazine. The best photos will be drawn from five contest categories: • Portrait: Photographs of cowboys or Indians as individuals or groups. • Landscape: Photographs of plants and landscapes; geological or climatological features located west ...

Deacom, Inc. announces that the company has added Matt Caldwell as a Senior Sales Engineer to the Deacom sales team. A specialty provider of manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software, Deacom helps mid-to-large sized manufacturers of building components, modular buildings, specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, adhesives and sealants, cosmetics, paint and coatings, and food and beverages simplify their business processes. Caldwell comes from Bentley Systems of Exton, PA, where he was most recently in charge of hiring and training new sales staff as well ...

ActorRated.com, the industry's first rating and review site for acting related products and services, has launched the ActorRated Star Card. The discount card provides discounts on dozens of acting classes, headshot photographers, demo reels and more. In addition to over $4,000 in discounts, the Star Card provides members with advanced notice and registration for bi-monthly free casting director workshops. Launched in late August, the ActorRated Star Card program is a first of it's kind for actors, providing much needed discounts on products and services from top companies ...

Freakonomics, the highly anticipated film version of the internationally bestselling book about incentives-based thinking by Stephen Dubner and Steven Levitt, hits theaters on October 1, 2010, but the film is now available via Video on Demand and iTunes (www.iTunes.com/freakonomics) prior to its theatrical release. Produced by Green Film Company and distributed by Magnolia Pictures, Freakonomics is the first film ever to be made available simultaneously across multiple platforms in a concentrated, pre-theatrical timeframe, and this marks the first time in cinematic history ...

Diversified Investment Advisors, Inc., a national investment advisory firm specializing in retirement plans, has launched "Your Money Matters" on Facebook to share and explore retirement and personal finance issues and trends with consumers. Located at http://www.facebook.com/yourmoneymatters, Diversified's Facebook page includes links to valuable information resources, financial planning tools and insight from Diversified's experts on retirement and financial planning matters. Fans are invited to comment on Diversified's posts and engage in a dialogue about all issues ...

Axonom, a leading provider of industry-specific Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Partner Relationship Management (PRM) extensions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, has announced that iPad users can access, modify, and deliver Microsoft Dynamics CRM information through the Powertrak Mobile application. Customers with web-accessible devices, like a smartphone or an iPad, have the ability to import leads, review opportunities, update their pipeline, enter time and billing information into Microsoft Dynamics CRM via Powertrak Mobile. Powertrak is a collection of ...

one of the most progressive dermatology practices in Massachusetts with offices in Cohasset and Plymouth. Ms. Rico is a Medical Assistant with more than 12 years experience who has specialized in dermatology for the past six years. She will care for patients at South Shore Skin Center's Plymouth office and cosmetic dermatology spa. As an Aesthetician, Ms. Rico's primary focus will be Thermage, laser hair removal, facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and cosmetic consultation. Ms. Rico holds a Medical Assistant certificate from Massasoit Community College in Canton, ...

Lanner Group, Inc. the process improvement and business transformation solution provider has been certified as a Top 20% Performer based on Past Performance Evaluation (PPE) responses of its reference customers by Open Ratings, a Dun & Bradstreet company. More than a dozen verified references from across the Americas region took part in the PPE of the Houston, Texas-based US subsidiary company of Lanner Group Ltd. The company's enviable PPE score of 93/100 demonstrates outstanding overall customer satisfaction relative to similar companies. Since receiving the Top ...

PCSecurityShield, an Internet security company, has been named among the top 500 e-retailers by the 2008 edition of Internet Retailer's Top 500 Guide. The Top 500 Guide is a publication issued by Internet Retailer which ranks America's 500 largest e-retailers based on annual Web sales. The 2008 results are based on Internet Retailer's definitive ranking and analysis of e-retailers' annual 2007 Internet sales (researched by Internet Retailer and confirmed by retailers). The report includes company financial information, operational and performance data, and vendors in ...

Inc. recently announced that Celerant Technology Corporation (www.celerant.com) has once again achieved placement on the Inc. 5000. This is the third year that Celerant Technology has been featured on the list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the country. "The leaders of the companies on this year's Inc. 5000 have figured out how to grow their businesses during the longest recession since the Great Depression," said Inc. president Bob LaPointe. "The 2010 Inc. 5000 showcases a particularly hardy group of entrepreneurs." Celerant Technology provides ...

In this latest free white paper, "WCM, Social Media, Content: Three Kings for Your Website", Oshyn, http://www.oshyn.com, shares and in-depth look at understanding how the development of valuable website content is integral to successfully engaging your business in Social Media and why having a great Web Content Management System (WCM) should be a key tool in your marketing arsenal. Oshyn helps clients select Web Content Management Systems based on their specific requirements such as: editor sophistication, understanding the capabilities required for content re-use, integration, ...

Matrox Graphics, the leading manufacturer of specialized graphics solutions, today announced that the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (INBS) has selected Matox Extio Series Remote Graphics Units to regulate noise and stability issues for 25 dual- and quad-monitor worskstations across 8 studios. Extio F1220 and F1400 KVM extension solutions separate the keyboard, mouse, audio peripherals, and graphics hardware from the host PC via fiber-optic cable, while supporting up to four monitors at resolutions of up to 1920 x 1200 per display. INBS had recently modernized ...

Children living at Hillsides, a foster care children's charity, were the recipients of new shoes donated by The Great American Shoe Drive. Partnering with Footwear News, Sole4Souls created the Great American Shoe Drive with the goal of distributing thousands of pairs of shoes to vulnerable men, women and children in more than twenty cities. The shoe drive began in Salt Lake City, UT, headed to Las Vegas, NV and arrived to Los Angeles to distribute shoes to the children who were waiting to greet them. Silvana and Allan Clark, a married couple employed by Soles4Souls, ...

Paciugo Gelato & Caffè is inviting customers on a sweet travel journey that offers big rewards and freebies. Starting Labor Day weekend, Paciugoites can stop by any participating Paciugo Gelato & Caffè nationwide to fill-out an in-store "Pledge" to become a Good Citizen of Paciugo and receive a Paciugo Passaporto stamp booklet that mimics a real-life travel passport. The Paciugo Passaporto contains 12 sweet tasks that customers perform in order to receive a stamp. These include ordering in Italian, giving the cashier a high-five, wearing mismatched socks and even "busting ...