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Google Apps Marketplace Open to 3rd Party DevelopersPrintE-mail
Last night, Google launched their new Apps Marketplace, which gives Google users the opportunity to shop for various different software applications and professional services.  Most of the applications are already integrated with Google’s most popular Apps.  With so many complementary applications, Google is trying to both increase their user base and their customer retention.  Most [...]
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who’s next?PrintE-mail
the birth of the verbiage to go with the house design for fregreen’s who’s next? design competition…….keep in mind this is a work in progress: shedIT: affordable housing without compromise re: american dream The single family home is a defining element of the American lifestyle. The challenge in housing is to provide a single family house that is [...]
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Case Study: Chicken Soup InvitationPrintE-mail
Chicken Soup InvitationProduct: 32 oz. Custom can with invitation Marketing Objective: Invite and build attendance at Resort/Conference Center tour  The NIA Center at Kalahari Resort sent out an invitation in a can to a targeted group of meeting planners. The tour offered author Jack Canfield (Author of “Chick Soup for the Soul”) as the keynote speaker. Thus, [...]
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New Affordable SUSmainTAINABLE House PlanPrintE-mail
currently converting + marketing the latest design of ‘houseright-homedesigns’ as a stock set of plans for sale: Houseright Project_ShedIT_10
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Charleston - 1st in a seriesPrintE-mail

Here's the beginning of the first pastel I'm doing for my Charleston series. It helps to step back and take a good look. Wow! The chairs at the bar are way too small. Perspective is a constant battle for me! And while having every detail perfect is not my goal as an artist, I believe it can be a distraction if something is that far off. Gonna have to rework before moving on. One nice thing about pastel is I can take a wet paper towel at this stage and scrub out the chairs.

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SKIN CANCER-5 FACTS TO KNOWPrintE-mail
Skin cancer is the most prevalent of all diagnosed cancers in the US with over 1 million new cases diagnosed yearly. The cause of skin cancer is primarily felt to be the result of too much radiation, usually from the sun, coupled with inadequate DNA repair within the various types of skin cells. Damage [...]
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Avoid the AlwaysPrintE-mail
We all need to figure out a way to differentiate ourselves and Scott "The Nametag Guy" offers a simple way to get it done:

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http://feeds.feedburner.com/TradeshowExhibitPro

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Emergency Booth Supplies Everyone Should HavePrintE-mail
You can never be too prepared for life and for trade shows.   So what should you have in your booth for those unexpected challenges? Check out Mel White's list...

What You Should Know about Emergency Booth Supplies


Be prepared. There will always be unanticipated emergencies.
  • Office/Promotional Items
  • Tools/Maintenance Items
  • Staff/Personal Items

You’ve gone through your checklist a dozen times over. Your staff has been thoroughly trained, your brochures and giveaways are neatly arrayed before you, and you are ready for show time! Yet no matter how prepared you are for your exhibit, there will always be unanticipated circumstances. Here are some items you should keep in your booth just in case.
  • Extra giveaway items -- In case demand is higher than anticipated
  • Additional promotional literature and marketing materials
  • Business cards and business card holders if you have counter space
  • Felt-tip Sharpies -- At least a dozen since they tend to disappear
  • Pens, pencils, and highlighters
  • Stapler with extra staples/paper clips
  • Notepads and post-it notes
  • Calculators -- One per staffer
  • Staffer schedule/ contact info/ list of back-up staff members
  • Extra batteries if you use a wireless mouse or keyboard

  • Tools/Maintenance Items
  • Duct tape -- Just ask MacGyver … anything can be fixed with duct tape!
  • Packaging tape – you’ll want one roll during dismantle
  • Backup light bulbs
  • Glass cleaner with rags and paper towels
  • Clorox wipes
  • Utility knife
  • Tape measure
  • Hammer/screwdriver (Phillips head and regular)
  • Velcro -- It’s a trade show necessity for all kinds of graphic emergencies
  • Staff/Personal Items
  • Tissues
  • Anti-bacterial hand gel -- You will be shaking a lot of hands
  • First-aid kit: pain relievers, band-aids, disinfectant, cotton pads, burn cream
  • Bottled water -- Not to be consumed in the booth and cheaper than buying water at the show
  • Throat lozenges
  • Breath mints -- To be consumed in the booth
  • Hand lotion -- Use in moderation, think handshakes!  

Check out the original article at:  http://tinyurl.com/yzzvpqc
Article Author:

Mel White

Classic Exhibits Inc.

http://feeds.feedburner.com/TradeshowExhibitPro

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Dine Out For Schools is today!PrintE-mail
Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q will participate in the 14th Annual Dine Out for Communities In Schools Program for Nash County. Smithfield’s Chicken ‘N Bar-B-Q’s Rocky Mount and Nashville locations will be donating 10% of their sales on March 11th to the Communities In Schools Program. Communities In Schools serves Nash County through programs instituted to increase [...]
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Inherited IRAs - the continuing saga in bankruptcyPrintE-mail

I previously blogged about inherited IRAs being subject to the claims of creditors, both in (In Re: Jarboe) and outside of (Robertson v. Deeb) bankruptcy, and one case (In Re: Nessa) where an inherited IRA was determined to be protected under federal law.

Here's a summary of the latest ruling, which contradicts the Nessa holding, courtesy of Robert Keebler, CPA:

In In Re: Chilton, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas found that an inherited IRA is not equivalent to an IRA for purposes of determining whether the account contains “retirement funds” that may be exempted from the bankruptcy estate under U.S.C. § 522(d)(12).  The Court also found that an inherited IRA is not a traditional IRA exempt from taxation under IRC § 408(e)(1).   In Re: Chilton, 105 AFTR 2d 2010-XXX, 03/05/2010;

There is really no way to reconcile the holdings in Nessa and Chilton, but the Chilton decision is clearly the minority view.  If you want to protect your IRA from your heirs creditors, it is vitally important to utilize a standalone IRA trust .
 

 

 


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