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Pro golfer Ken Green trying to recover from three harrowing losses ... - Palm Beach Interactive

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 04:44 PM PST

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WEST PALM BEACH — Ken Green doesn't do subtle. Never has. Never will. When he walked into the grill room at Breakers West recently, he wore a pair of shorts that in no way camouflaged the prosthesis that is his lower right leg. Green, 51, figures ...

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Posted: 21 Nov 2009 06:22 AM PST

UNRALLYE 46 Brand-X Rallye Team presents the mother of all point-to-point rallyes with its "UnRallye 46" Nov. 21. Registration for the rallye, in which you plot your own course from one point to another while answering questions to show you were at the various points, begins at 6 p.m. Starting point is at the Woodfield Mall Parking Lot, pole B2, near the Firestone Service Center. First cars go out at 7:30. Fee is $15. Call Bill or Linda at 847-526-2377, e-mail wowlaw@comcast.net or visit www.brandxrallyeteam.com.

ELECTRIC RAILFANS The Central Electric Railfans Association holds its membership meeting Nov. 27 at the DePaul University Center, 525 S. State St.. The free program starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.cera-chicago.org.

POLAR EXPRESS The Polar Express pulls into the National Railroad Museum in Ashwaubenon, Wis., Nov. 27, 28 and 29 and Dec. 4, 5 and 6. The annual trip to the North Pole will be made at 3, 5 and 7 p.m. each day and include a dramatic reading of the Christmas story about a boy who is not sure whether he believes in Santa Claus. Standard class fares are $12 for adults and $8 for kids 2 through 12. Fares in premium class--a restored 1950s streamline buffet-lounge-observation car, are $25 for lounge seating and $18 for table seating. Reservations are required. Call 920-437-7623, ext. 10, or visit www.nationalrrmuseum.org.

MARINE RADIO SEMINAR The Waukegan Sail and Power Squadron is offering a VHF/DSC Marine Radio Seminar Dec. 1. The seminar, from 7 to 9 p.m., is at the Waukegan Yacht Club, 199 N Harbor Place. The seminar instructs on the use of VHF, the mainstay of coastal communication, and Digital Selective Calling, which is being phased in. Fee is $10 per person. Contact Lt. Cmdr. Mike Ludtke at 815-575-0809 or wspsxo@gmail.com.

POLAR EXPRESS The Monticello Chamber of Commerce hosts Lunch with Santa on the Train Dec. 4 and 5 at the Monticello Railway Museum, off I-72 between Champaign and Springfield. The journey, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., leaves the Wabash Depot in downtown Monticello and includes a reading of the story. Tickets are $20 per person. For information, visit www.polarexpressride.com or call 877-762-9011. For tickets, visit www.mrym.org.

HAPPY HOLIDAY RAILWAY Take a train ride through holiday light displays and visit with Santa Claus and his elves at the Illinois Railway Museum Dec. 5 and 6, 12 and 13 and 19 and 20. Children on Santa's "good" list will recieve a gift. Trains run every two hours at the museum in Union. Visit www.irm.org or call 815-923-4000 or 800-BIG-RAIL (244-7245).

TOYS FOR TOTS The 32nd annual Chicagoland Toys for Tots Motorcycle Parade begins at 9:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at Dan Ryan Woods, 85th Street and Western Avenue, Chicago. The parade will proceed up Western to the Marine Reserve Center at Foster Avenue and Troy Street. Participants can gather at 8 a.m. and should bring an unwrapped new toy or game -- but no plush toys. Visit www.chicagolandtft.org or call 773-866-TOYS (8697).

TOY SHOW The annual Tinley Park Holiday Toy Show is set for Dec. 6 at Tinley Park High School, 6111 W. 175th St. The show, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature diecast cars and models. Admission is $6. Call Jim at 262-246-7171.

LISLE POLAR EXPRESS Lisle is hosting two Polar Express trains Dec. 9. They leave the Metra Station at 9:45 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Santa will be on hand along with clowns, activities and goodies. Fares are $14, and tickets are required in advance. They're on sale at The Nook on Main Street, 7-11 at Ogden and Main and Lisle Savings Bank. Call the Lisle Convention Bureau at 800-773-9811.

MOTORCYCLE SWAP The Walneck Motorcycle Swap Meet is set for Dec. 20 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Admission to the meet, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., $6 with vendor booths $40. Visit www.walneckswap.com or call 630-985-2097.

BOAT SHOW The 80th annual Chicago Boat, RV and Outdoors Show sails into McCormick Place North Jan. 13 through 17. Hundreds of the latest product s and accessories will be featured along with the Huck Finn Trout Pond and green boating zone. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan 13, 14 and 15; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan 16 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan 17. Admission is $10 for adults, $4 for kids 13-15 and free for those 12 and younger. Seniors 65 and older will get $2 off Jan. 13. Visit www.ChicagoBoatShow.com .

STRICTLY SAIL Strictly Sail Chicago will be held Jan. 28 through 31 at Navy Pier. The event will include the latest sailboats and products, along with seminars and a kids activity center. Hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan 28 and 29, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 30 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 31. Adult admission is $12 Jan. 28 and 29 and $15 Jan. 30 and 31. A two-day adult pass is $24. Children 15 and younger are free when accompanied by an adult. Visit www.StrictlySailChicago.com.

AUTO SHOW BLACK TIE The Chicago Auto Show's First Look for Charity will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 11 on the show floor at McCormick Place. Eighteen Chicago-area charities benefit from the black-tie event. Tickets cost $225 each. Visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW The 102nd Chicago Auto Show hits McCormick Place North and South Feb. 12-21. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Feb. 12-20 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 21. Tickets cost $11 for adults, $7 for seniors 62 and older and children 7-12 and free for kids 6 and younger with a paid adult. Visit www.chicagoautoshow.com.

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G&A Marketing & Posting Force Launch Unique Internet Lead Solution - PR-USA.net

Posted: 21 Nov 2009 02:54 AM PST

G&A Marketing, the industry's leading provider of automotive marketing and staffed events, has partnered with Posting Force to introduce the next generation in automotive internet leads. G&A Marketing Inventory Blaster™ is the world's first and only fully automated inventory posting software designed to help dealers reach more buyers with ads on more sites – all while lessening the amount of effort required by the dealership.

"[Inventory Blaster] was built in response to dealer demand," said Tom Stokes, CEO of Posting Force; "Dealers challenged us to come up with something that delivers quality leads off their inventory while saving them time and money. So we created Inventory Blaster." Unlike other internet lead generating programs Inventory Blaster's unique automated system posts custom ads to the most frequented websites in a dealer's marketplace, multiple times a day. This process keeps each dealer's ads fresh and inventory optimized to reach the greatest number of interested car buyers in their region. In addition, Inventory Blaster offers follow up phone, email and text messaging services to ensure leads stay engaged in the sales process.

"Dealers who have tried Inventory Blaster tell us they're amazed by its performance, which makes us excited to start offering this product nationwide," stated Matt Baker, VP of G&A Marketing. Since its launch, Inventory Blaster has helped dealers generate and average of 200-400 additional leads with 15-20 extra units sold per month. As Baker commented, "We understand that most will find this hard to believe, so G&A Marketing is offering a guarantee which ensures the dealer will generate a minimum of 150 leads from their inventory in a given month." "Inventory Blaster's purpose is simple. We don't believe in wasting time and money on third party leads or long term contracts. Our goal is to increase the dealership's online exposure and help them sell more cars," said Baker.

To learn more about G&A Marketing Inventory Blaster, please contact a G&A Representative at 800.688.1370 or visit us on the web at www.gainventoryblaster.com.

About G&A Marketing: G&A Marketing, Inc. is a sales promotion, staffed event, advertising, training and consulting company providing used car, new car and RV dealerships with cutting edge solutions to increase traffic, maximize gross profit, and improve performance.

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Posted: 21 Nov 2009 01:07 AM PST

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By Brenda Blevins McCorkle

If floods hit this winter, the Salvation Army is ready to deliver hot coffee, soup and other provisions to emergency crews and people in distress.

Capt. David Davis and his wife, Capt. Lola Davis, who have been with the local Salvation Army for 15 months, recently received a mobile canteen from Lewiston, Idaho. Volunteers will be able to deliver much-needed support with the vehicle — an easier task than using a car.

"Last year we had flooding, and we ran food around to a couple of the fire departments and the emergency operations center and the Red Cross shelter," Davis said. "But we couldn't get to I-5. I just didn't have a vehicle."

The canteen is "like a moving kitchen," Davis said as he showed off the truck's interior.

"There are sinks, a stove, six burners, a coffee pot and refrigerator," he said. "And a 17-gallon propane tank runs the burners."

Some of the other canteens he's seen are "like semis," he said.

"They would have 35-foot kitchens, double showers," he said. "This one here is the right size for our area. You can get up on the logging roads a little bit."

Davis said he's hoping to work with local responders to find out what they need in order to respond immediately.

"I know the kind of generic things — water, granola, fast energy, no sodas, no candy. I want to make sure I am bringing what they want and need, not what I want," he said.

A few people have volunteered to help with the canteen. Davis said he's hoping more will step forward.

"The stronger my team is, the better and quicker we can respond," he said.

The community has begun helping, Davis noted. McCord Brothers auto and RV dealerships went through the generators and replaced the water tanks.

"We got it from Idaho, and they have pretty severe winters," he said.

Davis said he also changed a bunch of the emblems, "taking a lot of the Idaho stuff off."

"I wanted to let everyone know we have this, especially search and rescue and our fire department," Davis said. "They can know we're here and can call us when they need us."