According to a 2010 “Long-Term Care Cost Study” conducted by Prudential Insurance Company of American, 77% of respondents – about 3 in 4 – agreed that “I Should Know More About LTCi Than I Currently Do.”

The key presenter at the briefing will be Dr. Marion Somers, the long-term care planning advocate who is a frequent guest on programs such as Good Morning America, Today Show, and NBC Nightly News.

The briefing will occur from 1:15 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at the Las Vegas Tropicana Hotel in Montecristo 1-2, during the 2011 LTCi Producers Summit, run by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. Press representatives as well as long-term care insurance agents and executives are welcome to attend.

Points to be covered include:
* Why the 3 in 4 Need More campaign is needed: to drive home the fact that most Americans lack protection for longer-lasting illnesses and disabilities, and need to do something about it before their finances or family life are threatened.
* How the campaign’s logo and educational materials will inform the public and raise awareness.
* How additional education will take place through public relations and social networking on the Internet.
* How the public may learn if long-term care insurance is appropriate, and what policy options make sense in different circumstances.
* How the campaign will communicate other long-term care options, which may be appropriate for many. These options include Medicaid for those without resources; the public option for long-term care insurance (once it is implemented); and other protections such as annuities and health savings accounts.

“We look forward to Dr. Marion’s presentation,” says Terry L. Truesdell, Advisory Board member of the 3in4 Association. “Dr. Marion’s words promise to be inspiring as well as informative.” Other speakers will include 3in4 Association and insurance carrier executives.

“The campaign is gaining momentum,” says Gelbwaks. “We think it has the potential to rival the impact of the ‘Got Milk? Campaign,’ and could double or triple the number of protected Americans.”

The March 8 briefing in Atlanta was held in conjunction with the Eleventh Annual Intercompany Long Term Care Insurance Conference. Video highlights are available at http://www.youtube.com/3in4needmore .

More information about “3 in 4 Need More” is available at the campaign’s website: www.3in4needmore.com .

The 3in4 Association is a nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Photo Caption: Long-term care advocate Dr. Marion Somers.

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“Community bank mortgage lenders contributed significantly to the research and development of DataTrac Originator, which is one of the reasons it is being so well received by mortgage lenders across the board,” said DMD president Rob Katz. “Since 2010 RESPA changes and the issuance FNMA’s LQI standards have made it clear that mortgage lending production begins at point-of-sale, we extended the industry standard performance of our DataTrac product to POS with DataTrac Originator.”

“Community bank mortgage lenders are the future of mortgage lending,” Katz said. “They are a source of stability and are as a whole good reference points for independent mortgage banking businesses that are looking for model operations. In our 20th year serving the mortgage industry, Del Mar DataTrac is grateful to its community bank clients and values highly their role in the market.”

Formerly referred to as InTrac, DataTrac Originator is a SQL-based version of the popular loan originator POS solution, with all loan and configuration data stored in a SQL database rather than the flat file system used by most of the leading POS tools available. According to Katz, DMD’s DataTrac Originator includes field-level security and extensive business rule configurations that ensure a company’s policies are being adhered to from the onset at the point-of-sale.

“In light of new regulations and compliance nightmares, the point-of-sale has become a pain point for community bank mortgage lenders,” said DMD vice president for client services Sue Sroka. “Community banks understand that the loan process can’t be perfect if it starts with application and disclosure errors. We solve this problem in an intuitive, user-friendly manner so originators can continue to focus on production.”

About Del Mar DataTrac:
Marking its 20th business anniversary in 2011 and with more than $2 trillion in mortgage loans funded through DataTrac since its inception, Del Mar DataTrac (DMD) is the leading provider of affordable loan automation solutions for mortgage lenders, banks, and credit unions.

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JMT Consulting Group (www.jmtconsulting.com) is a national provider of consulting and software to non-profits and government clients in need of integrated software and business process improvements.

Hundreds of non-profits attended INNOVATE over the years according to Suzanne Merriman, Director of Marketing for JMT Consulting Group. “In the past, we routinely received requests from non-profits to hold a conference in the mid-west,” she notes. “There are a large number of non-profits and governmental entities around Chicago seeking a proven learning environment featuring expert productivity tips and operational strategies. Our presenters are some of the most knowledgeable consultants in the field of Sage MIP Fund Accounting,” she adds.

The agenda for this year’s INNOVATE includes two tracks on Sage MIP Fund Accounting and a computer lab for one-on-one training with experienced software consultants. Session topics range from budgeting and financial reporting to Green organization tips and using social media to engage donors.

Lynette Jeffres of Central Wyoming College Foundation attended 5 of the last 6 INNOVATE conferences. “When we learned that our board needed to cut costs, we offered to pay part of the way ourselves because we gain so much new knowledge from INNOVATE. It’s a solid learning experience you can’t easily duplicate.”

About JMT Consulting Group

JMT Consulting Group is a leading national provider of software and consulting services to non-profits and governmental organizations. Headquartered in Patterson, New York, JMT Consulting Group offers a variety of software solutions; including Sage MIP Fund Accounting and Sage Fundraising 50 to make organizations more efficient and more responsive to donors and constituents. For more information about how to improve your organization’s performance, please contact us at: www.jmtconsulting.com .

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Special discounts include folding campers from $4,999; trailers from $8,999; and motorhomes from $49,999. Plus, manufacturer rebates on select RVs. Booths featuring parts and accessories, campground information, on-site RV financing and RV rentals make this the complete RV show experience.

At the show, enter to win the Ultimate MIS Race Experience package from Michigan International Speedway. Includes tickets, camping and VIP access (valued at nearly $3,000).

A special $1 off coupon is available at www.marvac.org, southeast Michigan CVS Pharmacies, Big Boy restaurants and in area newspapers. The 2010 RV & Campsite, a guide to camping in Michigan, will be available free to consumers.

The 21st Fall Detroit Camper & RV Show will be held at the Rock Financial Showplace and is open weekdays 2-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The cost for adult admission (ages 13 and up) is $8; senior admission is $7; children ages 12 and under are admitted free! Your RV show ticket will also get into the Fall Remodeling & Design Expo in adjacent area, Thursday through Sunday.

The show is sponsored by the Michigan Association of Recreation Vehicles and Campgrounds (MARVAC), a member organization representing all aspects of the camping and RV industries.

Consumers can call 517.349.8881 or visit www.marvac.org for additional information on the RV show.

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Many of the speakers at the Self-Publishers Online Conference usually speak at large industry events, such as Book Expo America. For those who can’t afford or don’t want to travel to New York City, SPOC offers a reasonably priced alternative: it’s free.

At SPOC, these 15 experts will share book publishing advice and inspiration:
* Kate Bandos, publicity expert who has worked with hundreds of publishers and authors will talk about “DIY Book Promotion”
* Peter Bowerman, author of The Well-Fed Self-Publisher will explain how to “Build Your Own Well-Fed Empire”
* Susan Daffron and James Byrd, owners of Logical Expressions, Inc. and author of Publishize: How to Quickly and Affordably Self-Publish a Book that Promotes Your Expertise will discuss how to “Finish Your Book the Publishize Way”
* Janet Goldstein, a NYC-based publishing and strategy consultant will present the “Platform Manifesto for Authorpreneurs”
* Mark Victor Hansen, co-creator of the best-selling Chicken Soup for the Soul books will share “Wealthy Writers Wisdom”
* Hobie Hobart, co-owner of Dunn and Associates will explain how to go from “Book Cover to Blockbuster Brand”
* John Kremer, author of 1001 Ways to Market Your Books will present “Book Promotion 101: The Secrets to Book Marketing Success”
* Mark Levine, author of the Fine Print of Self-Publishing: The Contracts and Services of 45 Self-Publishing Companies Ranked, Analyzed, and Exposed will explain “How to Avoid Publishing Pitfalls”
* William Patterson, internationally recognized book marketing, business and wealth coach will share “How to Turn Your Product Line into a Fortune”
* Dan Poynter, self-publishing guru and the author of the best selling Self-Publishing Manual will discuss “Self-Publishing Past, Present, and Future”
* Fern Reiss, author of the Publishing Game series of books and director of the International Association of Writers will explain “How Self-Publishers Can Thrive in Today’s Publishing Climate”
* M.J. Rose, international best selling author of 10 novels and creator of AuthorBuzz promotion service will reveal how to “Buzz Your Book”
* Penny C. Sansevieri, media relations expert and author of Red Hot Internet Publicity will present “How to Leverage Social Media for Profit”
* Peter Winick, consultant to thought leaders, authors and gurus will explain how to “Develop and Execute a Strategy to Monetize Your Platform”
* Marcia Yudkin, creative marketing expert and author of 11 books will present “Writing Without Angst.”

Participants can register for the Self-Publishers Online Conference at www.SelfPublishersOnlineConference.com .

A free Basic attendance pass gives participants live call-in access to the teleseminars and a login for the exhibit hall and seminar handouts. Paid Standard and Premium passes offer access to the seminar recordings and bonus materials.

All attendees receive information and discounts from exhibitors and sponsors, including Send2Press® Newswire, which is providing a special discount on services for book promotion to traditional media and online social media streams.

About the Self-Publishers Online Conference:

The Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) is being put on by Logical Expressions, Inc. . SPOC gives sponsors an opportunity to showcase products and services to attendees who are seeking information about how to self-publish successfully. The event consists of teleseminars with self-publishing experts and a virtual exhibit hall and conference rooms, which feature sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker information. Learn more or sign-up to participate at: www.SelfPublishersOnlineConference.com .

About Logical Expressions, Inc.:

Logical Expressions (www.LogicalExpressions.com) is a software and publishing company based in Sandpoint, Idaho that is owned by Susan Daffron and James Byrd. The company offers affordable books, software, tools, and services that help businesses with print and online publishing projects. In addition to publishing its own series of books, Logical Expressions offers book production and consulting services to help guide people through the steps to become successful independent self-publishers.

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At SPOC, authors and publishers are encouraged to “Live Long and Publish!” This three-day virtual event features expert speakers, Q&A roundtables, online discussions, and a virtual exhibit hall on May 12, 13, and 14, 2010.

SPOC is at the forefront of two key trends: the dramatic rise in self-publishing books and the increase in virtual events. Organizer Susan Daffron says, “Almost everyone I know is struggling to keep up with the huge changes in book publishing, but at the same time, they have had to slash expenses over the past few years. At SPOC, people can learn the latest in publishing from industry experts without leaving home or even spending any money at all, since a Basic Pass is free.”

In 2009, according to Bowker, the total number of books produced rose 87% and topped one million titles. A shocking 3/4 of the books were produced by “non-traditional” self-publishers and micro publishers, while output from traditional publishers has dropped. At the same time, according to a report from Market Research Media, Ltd, the virtual conference and trade show market doubled from 2008 to 2009 and is predicted to reach $18.6 Billion from 2010 – 2015.

Many of the speakers at SPOC have spoken at large publishing industry events in the past. At the Self-Publishers Online Conference, a total of fifteen publishing experts will offer information and advice for both aspiring and veteran self-publishers. Experts who have sold thousands or even millions of books, such as Mark Victor Hansen, John Kremer, and Dan Poynter will share their best tips on book writing, production, marketing, promotion, and “empire building.”

Participants can register for the Self-Publishers Online Conference at www.SelfPublishersOnlineConference.com . A free Basic attendance pass gives participants live call-in access to the teleseminars and a login for the exhibit hall and seminar handouts. Paid Standard and Premium passes offer access to the seminar recordings and a wide range of bonus materials.

About the Self-Publishers Online Conference:

The Self-Publishers Online Conference (SPOC) is being put on by Logical Expressions, Inc. (www.LogicalExpressions.com). SPOC gives sponsors an opportunity to showcase products and services to attendees who are seeking information about how to become a self-published author. The event consists of teleseminars with self-publishing experts and a virtual exhibit hall and conference rooms, which feature sponsor, exhibitor, and speaker information. More information is available at www.SelfPublishersOnlineConference.com .

About Logical Expressions, Inc.:

Logical Expressions is a software and publishing company based in Sandpoint, Idaho that is owned by Susan Daffron and James Byrd. The company offers affordable books, software, tools, and services that help businesses with print and online publishing projects. In addition to publishing its own series of books, Logical Expressions offers book production and consulting services to help guide people through the steps to become successful independent self-publishers.

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If you or your organizations are trying to answer these questions, the March 2010 Symposium will be a key event for you.

- Do you want to improve L&D and talent measurement acumen?
- Do you want to use data for better decision-making?
- Do you need to make smart decisions for successful learning and talent outcomes?
- Do you need sound business metrics to create a high performing workforce?

The 8th Annual Symposium from KnowledgeAdvisors will be held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD on March 3-5, 2010. The speakers, breakout sessions, networking and sponsors are being assembled to address these questions and help organizations answer and address these high value questions. Registrations are now being accepted with Early Bird pricing available through December 31, 2009.

The Symposium content will feature Keynote addresses by:

- John W. Boudreau, Ph.D. from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business and Center for Effective Organizations with the topic Beyond HR – A Business Approach to Building Human Capital.

- Marilyn Figlar to present Lockheed Martin’s approach to Talent Measurement.

- Thomas R. Simon, Vice-President and Chief Learning Officer at CNA Insurance presenting Building a Learning Measurement Dashboard.

- Josh Bersin of Bersin & Associates with an Industry Update on Measurement w/Case Examples.

- Tamar Elkeles on Optimizing the Performance of People at Qualcomm.

- Joseph Hillery from the Office of Personnel Management on Using Government-wide Employee Surveys to Produce Meaningful Organizational Change.

These high impact keynote addresses combine practitioner views, industry analysts, government practices, and leading edge research.

Breakout sessions, networking and vendor solutions are also key elements to this highly successful forum presented by KnowledgeAdvisors. Five tracks will be featured at this year’s event:

1) KnowledgeAdvisors Solutions Track featuring the world’s leading human capital analytics application Metrics that Matter®.

2) Expert Series Track to feature industry leaders Lance Dublin, Dublin Consulting, Jack J. Phillips, Ph.D., ROI Institute, Robert O. Brinkerhoff, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, and, Jac Fitz-enz, Ph.D., the father of Human Capital Benchmarking.

3) Government Track to feature agencies such as the Office of Personnel Management, Government Printing Office, the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services discussing their challenges to develop the government’s workforce.

4) Practitioner Track to feature some of the world’s leading organizations such as Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Steelcase, Cisco Systems.

5) Vendor Track to bring together some solution providers helping organizations implement their measurement strategies. This includes: AchieveGlobal, Dublin & Associates, ESI, GeoLearning, i4cp, Learning Guide, and New Horizons.

To register for the 8th Annual Symposium please click here:
www.knowledgeadvisors.com/events/symposium/ .

About KnowledgeAdvisors:

KnowledgeAdvisors is the world’s largest provider of learning and talent measurement solutions. Leading organizations access its measurement expertise and on-demand software to ensure a high-performing workforce. As the leader in Human Capital Analytics, KnowledgeAdvisors provides the most comprehensive analytics solutions on the market. By combining measurement expertise, on-demand evaluation software, and integrated analytics solutions with benchmarking, organizations gain the necessary insights on how to best develop their workforce.

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Ski Dazzle® Snow Shows attract 180,000 ski, snowboard and active lifestyle attendees to Los Angeles, Chicago, the Bay Area and Sacramento. Nearly 2 million emails and 2 million page views will be available for advertising to these consumers before and during the 2009/2010 snow season.

Availability and pricing:

EXHIBITOR BOOTHS:
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Convention Center – October 29, 30, 31 and November 1.
Booth space starts at $1,600 for 10-feet x 10-feet.

Chicago: Donald E Stephens Convention Center – November 6, 7 and 8.
Booth space starts at $1,100 for 10-feet x 10-feet.

Bay Area: San Jose Convention Center – November 13, 14, 15.
Booth space starts at $1,300 for 10-feet x 10-feet.

Sacramento: Cal Expo Fairgrounds – November 21 and 22.
Booth space starts at $1,000 for 10-feet x 10-feet.

Online Exhibitor Documents are available online at www.skidazzle.com by clicking into “Shows & Sales” and then “Exhibitor Docs.” Reserve Booth Space by calling 949-497-4977 ext 46 or email denise@skidazzle.com .

EMAIL AND WEB SITE ADVERTISING:
Advertising opportunities are available from now until April 28, 2010 and include email newsletter advertising, stand-alone email advertising and Web site advertising. All advertisers who purchase at least a 10-feet x 10-feet booth in one Ski Dazzle® Show receive a 15 percent discount on all email or Web site advertising purchased from September 8, 2009 to April 28, 2010.

Email Advertising is geo-targeted and available for four regions: Los Angeles, Midwest, Bay Area, and Sacramento. Stand-alone emails are available the week after the Ski Dazzle® Show for the respective region until April 28, 2010.
* Newsletter Email Ad Banner Pricing (CPM): $50 and $25
* Stand-Alone Email Pricing (CPM): $100.

Web Advertising is geo-targeted by regional Web site and available for five Web sites:
SkiDazzle.com, Los Angeles, Chicago, Bay Area and Sacramento
* Web site Ad Banner Pricing (CPM): $100.

Reserve advertising by calling 949-497-4977 ext 49 or email greg@skidazzle.com .

About Ski Dazzle:

Ski Dazzle® markets events, deals and travel year-round to skiers and snowboarders with active lifestyles. Ski Dazzle® brings the industry four Ski & Snowboard Shows and social networks on the Ski Dazzle Web site, MySpace and Twitter along with other online communities for skiers and snowboarders.

More information: www.skidazzle.com .

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Founded in 2007 by real estate and mortgage industry entrepreneurs, TBWS provides a variety of video and Internet based tools and rate alert services to real estate and mortgage industry professionals. It also hosts a daily news program with timely and relevant news for the industry.

“Think Big Work Small was conceived after decades of observing how the most successful mortgage lending professionals always seem to work smarter not harder,” said Tim Kearns, Chief Executive Officer of TBWS. “The mXpo 2009 Virtual Trade Show is an ideal venue to demonstrate the ease and impact of targeted database marketing through lender-created, Internet-shared video.

According to Kearns, during a 4-month study of nearly 1,000 industry professionals in 2008, the users of TBWS’s Video Marketing Engine 2.0 showed a 67 percent increase in production over a control group during the same period. One small change in how they stayed in contact with their databases – through video – made all the difference for these real estate and mortgage professionals. With version 3.0 due on the market in the fall of 2009 and TBWS’s newest product, Rate Alert, with over 12,000 subscribers it has quickly become the most utilized and trusted rate monitoring service in the industry. TBWS has moved from an interesting concept to a proven success story in less than two years.

mXpo.net offers mortgage professionals from wholesale and retail originators and loan officers, loan processors and back office personnel, executives and owners, to mortgage technology and services vendors the opportunity to congregate via an Internet portal, eliminating costly travel and lodging expenses, while ensuring a concentrated and productive educational experience.

“mXpo.net is a web-based interactive tradeshow alternative that complements traditional tradeshow strategies, offers business development innovations and allows for demonstrations of Internet or Web 2.0-style marketing platforms in their native environment,” said mXpo.net 2009 event director Camilla Dominguez. “ThinkBigWorkSmall.com is the kind of mortgage industry services provider that is ushering in a new era of web-based tools built to create a hyper-productive web-based mortgage marketplace.”

mXpo.net 2009 is being held during the mortgage industry’s busiest trade show season as an alternative for mortgage professionals making decisions about the best use of travel and education budgets. Through August 31, mXpo.net 2009 attendees pay only $99 for full-access to the two-day event.

About MXpo

mXpo.net is an industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference and educational content platform for mortgage professionals including wholesale and retail originators and loan officers, loan processors and back office personnel, executives and owners, and mortgage technology and services vendors. For information about attending, sponsoring, or exhibiting at mXpo.net 2009 Virtual Trade Show, contact mXpo at (877) 257-2301.

About Think Big Work Small

Founded in 2007 by real estate and mortgage industry entrepreneurs, ThinkBigWorkSmall.com (TBWS) provides a variety of video and Internet based tools and rate alert services to real estate and mortgage industry professionals. It also hosts a daily program (www.TBWSDaily.com) with timely and relevant news for the industry. Born in the most battered market in the real estate and mortgage industry’s history, TBWS was created to perfect and refine business tools and practices that take a minimum of effort or training, but that deliver significant, predictable results. ThinkBigWorkSmall is a California corporation located at 3700 Hilborn Road in Fairfield, California, 94534.

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“mXpo.net believes that trade shows and professional conferences can be invaluable business building venues for the mortgage industry, and that its Web-based virtual trade show platform offers a time-saving and cost effective alternative,” said mXpo.net event manager Camilla Dominguez. “We’ve scheduled our flagship 2009 event during the busiest trade show season with an eye toward cost conscious mortgage professionals making decisions about the best use of travel and education budgets.”

Piano notes that attending mortgage industry tradeshows can cost mortgage lenders literally a thousand or more dollars per attendee in travel, lodging and “entertainment” and that the tradeshow/conference environment is often more conducive to “extracurricular” events which may not deliver the intended educational impact.

“‘Brand presence’ is a major factor when businesses that serve the mortgage industry invest in trade shows, whether they are Top 50 mortgage technology vendors and service providers, or up and comers,” said Dominguez. “mXpo.net 2009 not only provides a cost effective range of visibility options including virtual booths and signage, but it also streamlines and diversifies interaction with prospects – and creating a more productive demo environment.”

About MXpo

mXpo is an industry-sponsored virtual trade show, conference and educational content platform for mortgage professionals including wholesale and retail originators and loan officers, loan processors and back office personnel, executives and owners, and mortgage technology and services vendors.

For information about attending, sponsoring, or exhibiting at www.mXpo.net 2009 Virtual Trade Show, contact us at (877) 257.2301.

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