Plus, the editors have invited local divorce professionals to answer common questions on topics of relevance to divorcing and separated individuals, including legal, financial, emotional, children, and more.

“With current economic conditions, it has never been tougher on families going through a divorce,” states Divorce Magazine’s Publisher and CEO Dan Couvrette. “By presenting the secret to a successful divorce, we want divorcing individuals to get the quality information and support they need sooner, not later.”

The Winter/Spring 2010 issue of Divorce Magazine is available now. Additionally, Divorce Magazine’s online resource center – located at www.DivorceMagazine.com – contains a wide range of divorce-related articles, news items, forums, and directories of divorce professionals who can help separated or divorced individuals. Access is free and no registration is required.

About Divorce Magazine:

Launched in 1996, Divorce Magazine is North America’s only magazine devoted entirely to divorce. It is published twice a year with six regional editions (California, Texas, Illinois, Florida, New York/New Jersey and Ontario), and is full of helpful articles as well as guides to local divorce professionals. The magazine’s Website, www.DivorceMagazine.com, has been the leading divorce-related Website since 1996, offering a diverse archive with thousands of pages of self-help articles as well as public forums, polls, and information on local divorce professionals.

The Publisher and Editor-in Chief, Eric Bulls, has even gone so far as to challenge the very definition of sex appeal. “I am seeking to change the phrase from the current dictionary definition of: ‘Sex Appeal (noun) 1. Attractiveness to the opposite sex,’ to the following: ‘Sex Appeal (noun) 1. A sexually motivated phenomenon with the power of arousing a pleasing response,’” says Bulls.

“The reason I chose to use the word ‘phenomenon’ in this definition is because you really can’t explain why certain things have ‘sex appeal’ to certain individual entities,” adds Bulls.

Seeking to change the dictionary definition of sex appeal has been met with some stone-walling but Dr. Debra Laino, host of “Raw Sex” New Jersey 1360 AM, states: “All definitions are subject to change due to the changing nature of the social environment.”

Laino believes the new definition provided by Bulls is one of meticulous thought and encompasses a much larger spectrum of sex appeal and sexuality. The new definition encompasses a new idea, one that has been needed for some time now. “It identifies the reality of sex appeal being unique to all human beings,” says Dr. Laino.

Sex Appeal Magazine’s present and future business ventures include a magazine, a photography company, a cosmetics company, a fragrance, a modeling agency, a clothing line and a multimedia division of Sex Appeal Worldwide Entertainment Inc.

More information: www.sexappealmagazine.com (no nudity).

The ‘game-changing’ introduction of TPP completely revolutionizes the publishing process by removing the need for conventional typesetting and editorial mark up. Delivering up to a staggering tenfold reduction in page production costs and up to 75 percent reduction in production times – publishers, like HBG, can now quickly, cost-effectively and automatically produce quality PDFs and eBooks from a single, centralized and secure platform.

“The TeleScope Publishing Platform represents an exciting evolution for the publishing industry,” said Ken Michaels, COO, Hachette Book Group. “It is the result of our strong relationship with North Plains over the years and their deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges publishers like HBG face. This solution addresses every aspect of our digital publishing workflow from creation to distribution and the ultimate sale of our content. Streamlining our production workflows will give us the ability to capitalize on emerging revenue opportunities.”

The TPP’s modular nature gives publishers the option to choose the area of their business that they would most like to improve, while a full deployment would provide a completely integrated publishing solution. Achieving all this with existing solutions would require a complex and expensive integration exercise with several separate vendors, cobbled together in a somewhat precarious design.

The TeleScope Publishing Platform is the direct result of over 15 years of experience working closely with a cross section of the industry’s leading publisher organizations. It is North Plains’ passion, vision and proven ability for bringing innovative publishing solutions to market that continues to drive its unmatched pioneering spirit – raising the technology bar to previously unimaginable heights.

“By partnering together, North Plains and HBG further solidify our respective leadership positions in the publishing industry,” said Hassan Kotob, President and CEO, North Plains Systems, Inc. “This partnership is a milestone event for both organizations and underscores the industry’s need for truly innovative publishing solutions that produce real, tangible and significant operational benefits.”

In addition to announcing the arrival of its new TPP offering, North Plains will now provide publishing services that include the digitization of books, typesetting and eBook creation, among other things. Now publishers can access North Plains’ outsource services to reduce production times and overall costs while building in scalability to meet emerging revenue opportunities.

North Plains will be showcasing the TeleScope Publishing Platform at BookExpo America and the Henry Stewart shows this week in New York City.

The TeleScope Publishing Platform

The TPP is a logical extension of North Plains’ award-winning TeleScope Digital Asset Management Platform. Currently used by some of the largest and most respected publishers, TeleScope helps orchestrate and manage every aspect of the publishing process from creative through to digital book completion and archiving. The demand for eBooks, audio books and other digital products is expanding – which makes having a solution built on a single platform an essential component of every publisher’s digital workflow process and IT infrastructure.

About Hachette Book Group

Hachette Book Group is a major U.S. trade publisher owned by Hachette Livre, the second largest publisher in the world. In one year, HBG publishes approximately 600 adult books, 150 young adult and children’s books, and 65 audio book titles. In 2008, the company had a record 107 books on the New York Times bestseller list, 35 of which reached #1. In addition to selling and distributing its own imprints, HBG distributes publishing lines for Arcade, Chronicle Books, Filipacchi Publishing, Gildan Audio, Harry N. Abrams, InnovativeKids, Microsoft Press, Octopus USA, Phaidon Press, Time Inc. Home Entertainment (including Oxmoor House and Guiness World Records), and Weinstein Books.

About North Plains Systems, Inc.

Founded in 1994, North Plains Systems, Inc. is the world’s leading provider of digital and video asset management solutions. With a portfolio of over 475 satisfied customers, North Plains’ TeleScope platform streamlines the complexity of managing increasingly challenging digital asset environments. From centralized workflow optimization, asset creation, production and virtual collaboration, to delivery and distribution, North Plains provides end-to-end solutions that scale to meet your unique business requirements. Benefit from North Plains’ proven deployment expertise and join its growing list of global customers, including: AOL, Boeing, Bowling Green State University, Gallaudet University, Harcourt, HarperCollins Publishers, Microsoft, Ogilvy and Mather, Playboy, Publicis Groupe, Publishers Clearing House, Rodale Inc., Sony Pictures Entertainment, The Utah Education Network, Viacom, and Warner Bros.

For further information please visit www.northplains.com.

Beginning with the January 2009 releases, Stampington & Company will launch eight new titles during 2009. Newly added titles include: Stuffed: A Gathering of Softies (semi-annual, launched on January 1st), Art Journaling (semi-annual, launched on January 1st), Somerset In Love (special, launched on January 1st), apron*ology (annual, launched on February 1st), Somerset Apprentice (annual, launched on March 1st), Marie Antoinette (special, launched on April 1st), Art Quilting Studio (semi-annual, launching on June 1st), and GreenCraft Magazine (semi-annual, launching on August 1st).

“Because we publish enthusiast magazines, our readers are loyal to the hobbies and special interests we feature in our publications,” says Kellene Giloff, Stampington & Company’s President and Publisher. “Our company is small enough that we can quickly, and cost-effectively, launch a magazine to capture an emerging trend among enthusiastic artists and crafters. This support from our readers allows us to rely on single copy sales, with a higher cover price, more than advertising revenues, which are quickly diminishing in the publishing industry.”

To learn more about the eight new issues premiering in 2009, or any of Stampington & Company’s other 23 titles, visit www.stampington.com. All publications are available on newsstands, or directly from Stampington & Company online or by calling 1-877-STAMPER. For more information about this release, including print-ready images, visit www.stampington.com/press.

About Stampington & Company

Stampington & Company(R) is the publisher of Somerset Studio, The Stampers’ Sampler, Somerset Memories, Where Women Create, Take Ten, Belle Armoire Jewelry, and 25 other premier art and crafting publications. The company also produces exclusive collections of rubber art stamps and high-quality artist papers. Additional information about Stampington & Company can be found on the Web at www.stampington.com.

The premier issue of Apron•ology features more than 100 aprons created by top artists as well as talented newcomers. This 144-page publication showcases aprons that were created using a number of inventive techniques, including beading, embroidery, stamping, painting, applique, and quilting, and includes full-color photographs and easy-to-understand instructions for all aprons. Templates are included for select aprons, as are tips for repurposing vintage aprons and incorporating aprons into your wardrobe. Notable artists highlighted in the premier issue of Apron•ology include Michelle Ward, Lindsay Mason, Rebecca Sower, and Dawn Edmonson.

“Aprons are extremely popular right now. We’ve taken that trend and given artists and crafters ideas for elevating the apron as an art form,” says Stampington & Company’s Publisher and President, Kellene Giloff. “Readers of Apron•ology will see the apron as they’ve never seen it before – from luxurious interpretations that are beaded or made of cashmere to more traditional forms that have been updated with unconventional surface treatments. Seeing aprons through the eyes of these talented artists is sure to inspire art-to-wear enthusiasts of all skill levels, especially as they recreate their favorite aprons at home.”

Apron•ology is available on newsstands or directly from Stampington & Company online at www.stampington.com or over the phone at 1-877-782-6737. For more information about this release, including print-ready images, visit www.stampington.com/press .

About Stampington & Company

Stampington & Company(R) is the publisher of Belle Armoire, Belle Armoire Jewelry, Altered Couture, Haute Handbags, and 25 other premier art and crafting publications. The company also produces exclusive collections of rubber art stamps and artist papers. Information about Stampington & Company publications can be found on the Web at www.stampington.com.

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The Top 100 Dealers, a ranking of those marine dealers that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, marketing and professionalism, has developed a growing reputation not only for celebrating dealer successes, but for aiding the marine dealer community in its efforts to improve. And to help bring the Boating Industry Top 100 to life, Affinity, the magazine’s parent company, created the Leadership Alliance-an elite group of the marine industry’s leading suppliers. These companies were invited to participate because they possess as one of their corporate values a true belief in, and commitment to, raising the bar of professionalism across all marine industry sectors, particularly dealers.

“The Boating Industry Top 100 has, in short order, become the most coveted award in the marine market,” explained Tammy Galvin, vice president of Affinity Boating Media. “Marine dealers are on the front line with consumers every day, and this is one way we can help provide much needed benchmarking information for all other dealers to measure themselves against.”

“While most industry awards are given to those dealers that sell the most boats, our Top 100 program is much more qualitatively focused,” said Matt Gruhn, Editor-in-Chief of Boating Industry, “thereby leveling the playing field for all dealers and directing consumers to those dealers that can best deliver on the dream that boat ownership promises.”

The 2008 Leadership Alliance members include: BRP US Inc./Evinrude, GE Capital Solutions, BoatTrader com, Volvo Penta, ADP Lightspeed, Honda Marine, Channel Blade Technologies, Manheim Specialty Auctions and the Marine Retailers Association of America.

Boating Industry magazine, along with the Leadership Alliance, will announce the 2008 Top 100 at an invitation-only gala awards ceremony in Las Vegas on Nov. 19, 2008.

Meet the 2008 Leadership Alliance:

Boating Industry magazine, a 79-year-old business-to-business publication owned by Affinity Boating Media Group, a subsidiary of Ventura, Calif.-based Affinity Group Inc., is the most authoritative and widely respected magazine serving the marine industry. Visit www.boating-industry.com to learn more about the Top 100 and view past years’ winners.

BRP U.S. Inc./Evinrude, Sturtevant, Wis., combines 100 years of Evinrude experience with 50 years of Ski-Doo snowmobiles, 40 years of Sea-Doo personal watercraft, and nearly 90 years of Rotax engines. Today, its Evinrude E-TEC two-stroke direct injection outboard engines deliver an unmatched boating experience, with more power, better fuel efficiency and less maintenance than any other engine. All this means more of what boaters want most: spending more time on the water to create lasting memories. Visit www.evinrude.com.

GE Capital Solutions, Hoffman Estates, Ill., as a recognized leader in the marine industry for more than 30 years, supports its customers with knowledgeable staff, focused on providing outstanding service. Its Commercial Distribution Finance unit creates customized financing programs to help its marine manufacturer and dealer customers grow their businesses. Its array of financing programs and services include inventory finance and seasonal credit lines, pre-owned & pre-sold programs, real estate financing, equipment financing and business credit card. For more information about CDF, call 888/873-8232 or visit www.ge.com/cdf.

Boat Trader is the buying and selling resource for dealers and consumers in print and online, attracting 19.8 million visitors to its Web site and offering more than 400,000 magazines in 2007 alone. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., BoatTrader.com provides inventory listings to nearly 3,200 watercraft dealers, generating more than 1 million leads each year. With more than 125,000 new and used listings, Boat Trader is the consumer resource for their next boat purchase. For more information, visit: www.BoatTrader.com.

Volvo Penta, Chesapeake, Va., has become the fastest growing marine engine company in the world by constantly developing innovative new products and services. The company, founded in 1907, introduced its first outboard engine in 1922, the first in-line 6-cylinder diesel in 1946, the first sterndrive in 1959, the first duo-prop in 1982 and Electronic Diesel Control in 1995. Then, in 2004 Volvo Penta changed the face of marine propulsion forever with the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS), followed by the Volvo Penta IPS Joystick. Today, a total of 91 boat builders producing 130 plus models worldwide incorporate the system. Visit www.volvopenta.com.

Backed by the Automatic Data Processing Company, the LightspeedMarine dealer management system features five integrated modules to help dealers run their businesses more effectively and profitably. They allow a dealer to manage transaction data on sales, parts and service departments, organize each department as its own profit center, automatically track assets and liabilities, analyze departmental and overall dealership performance and track accounts payables and receivables as well as handle payroll. For more information, call 800/521-0309 or visit www.adplightspeed.com.

Working to change the shape of the marine industry, Honda Marine offered the industry’s first full line of four-stroke outboards long before its competitors followed suit. Honda Marine, Alpharetta, Ga., continues to improve its engine line by incorporating technologies from its highly advanced automotive and racing heritage. For example, Honda Marine outboards are based on technology derived from Formula I and Indy cars, racing motorcycles and street vehicles. In addition, many Honda Marine outboards include exclusive technological features found in automobile engines used in the Honda Accord, CR-V, Element and Civic. Visit: www.hondamarine.com.

Channel Blade Technologies, Virginia Beach, Va., provides online marketing, lead management and sales education solutions that drive customers from the Web to the showroom, increasing traffic and sales for thousands of manufacturers and dealers in the marine, RV and powersports industries. Channel Blade’s Web-based solutions eliminate the need for costly hardware, on-site support and software upgrades while helping marine companies grow their businesses profitably. For more information, call (877) CH-BLADE, e-mail marketing@channelblade.com, or visit www.channelblade.com.

Manheim Specialty Auctions, a division of 60-plus-year-old auction provider Manheim, offers auctions with sales dedicated to boats, RVs, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and powersport vehicles at 20 locations in North America. Benefits for dealers who participate in the auction process include a critical mass of buyers and sellers, credible pricing, market liquidity, affordable participation and technology applications. Customers can take advantage of on-site and online bidding using a variety of technologies such as Manheim Simulcast, which allows dealers to participate in live auctions online. Visit www.manheim.com.

The Marine Retailers Association of America is the leading not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting the recreational marine industry and the welfare of the marine retailer. The association raises the standards of retailing within the industry, provides its members a common source of information concerning all aspects of marine retailing and serves as the voice within the industry and in Washington regarding issues concerning marine dealers nationwide. Visit: www.mraa.com.

The monthly publication covers the backgrounds and trends that shape the food service industry, and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest in chef profiles, operator features, franchise updates, and more.

“We know the people, we know the companies, and we know how they all fit together,” Elliott Fischer, Marketing Director, said. “We concentrate on food service news that really matters and keep our articles local and specific to the southeast.”

As a bonus, chefs from throughout the southeast share recipes and food and beverage managers share tips about what’s hot and what’s not.

“We find that these operator feature case studies are helpful to people who are working in the field,” Fischer said. “People like to read about their peers’ successes as well as pitfalls so they can learn and improve on their own business.”

The publication is staffed with a group of professional writers; they know the business and have contacts that can provide the inside scoop.

And, because the staff at SFSN understands that food service professionals are busy people, information is provided in an easy-to-read newspaper format that allows its audience to get information at-a-glance.

Team members consistently travel to food and nutrition trade shows, providing them with an edge on food service industry trends and news. Each month, SFSN provides a calendar of food service activities to its readers. Readers will always be in the know when it comes to specialty food trade shows, regional conferences and more.

For example, in the month of April, SFSN will be at the Marine Hotel Association Conference and Trade Show in Hollywood, Fla., the Georgia School Nutrition Association Expo in Savannah, Ga., the Florida School Nutrition Association Expo in Orlando, plus several distributor shows in the region.

Each month, the editorial focus is different. Some months may hone in on school nutrition and wellness; regional southeast restaurant chains; vegetarian and organic cuisine; desserts; prepared foods and much, much more.

SFSN is a specialty regional food service publication, with more than 24,000 readers in the Southeastern U.S. It is designed specifically for the fast-changing and competitive restaurant and food service industry.

To learn more about Southeast Food Service News, visit: www.SFSN.com.

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This marine dealer ranking has resulted in an incredibly powerful group that collectively generates more than $2 billion in annual retail sales. While the U.S. boat industry has recently experienced a decline in unit sales, this group has been thriving, delivering an average year-over-year revenue growth of almost 13 percent.

The Top 100 ranking recognizes those marine dealers that are unsurpassed in overall business operations, customer service, marketing and professionalism. Collectively, the 2007 Boating Industry Top 100 employ more than 5,250 people and operate 289 retail locations across North America.

When you add in Boating Industry’s 2007 Top 100 Dealer Hall of Fame Award Recipient MarineMax Inc., those numbers become even more impressive. Total retail sales rise to more than $3.2 billion – more than 8 percent of the entire $39 billion marine market – employment figures jump to nearly 7,500 and total locations rise to 377.

“While most industry awards are given to those dealers that sell the most boats, our Top 100 program is much more qualitatively focused,” said Matt Gruhn, editor-in-chief of Boating Industry, “thereby leveling the playing field for all dealers and directing consumers to those dealers that can best deliver on the dream that boat ownership promises.”

Topping the list at No. 1 for the first time is Anna Maria, Fla.-based Galati Yacht Sales; followed by Skipper Bud’s and Affiliates, Winthrop Harbor, Ill.; Seattle Boat Co., Seattle; Singleton Marine Group, Dadeville, Ala.; and Slalom Shop Boats & Yachts, Lewisville, Texas. Nearly 500 people joined Boating Industry to honor the Top 100 Dealers at a black-tie celebration Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Boating Industry’s editorial staff reviewed almost 400 applications, culled from more than 3,000 nominations. The applications asked both quantitative and qualitative questions regarding all aspects of marine dealer operations.

“The Boating Industry Top 100 has, in short order, become the most coveted award in the marine market,” explained Tammy Galvin, vice president of Ehlert Publishing Group’s Consumer Boating and Trade Groups. “Marine dealers are on the front line with consumers every day, and this is one way we can help provide much needed benchmarking information for all other dealers to measure themselves against.”

In addition to MarineMax’s receipt of the first Top 100 Hall of Fame Award, following its retirement from the Top 100 in 2006, Boating Industry bestowed five additional Best In Class awards to dealers ranked at the top of their categories. Seattle Boat Co. (ranked 3), is the highest-ranking dealer with five or six stores. Action Water Sports (ranked 13), Hudsonville, Mich., is the highest-ranking dealer with three or four stores. Slalom Shop Boats & Yachts (ranked 5), Lewisville, Texas, is the highest-ranking dealer with one or two stores. Woodard Marine Inc. (ranked 21), Hydeville, Vt., is the highest-ranking dealer with revenue less than $4 million. Quality Boats of Clearwater (ranked 31), Clearwater, Fla., is the most improved Top 100 Dealer.

To see the entire list, visit www.Boating-Industry.com.

To help bring the Boating Industry Top 100 to life, Ehlert Publishing Group, the magazine’s parent company, created the Leadership Alliance, an elite group of the marine industry’s leading suppliers. These companies were invited to participate because they possess, as one of their corporate values, a true belief in and commitment to raising the bar of professionalism across all marine industry sectors, and particularly for dealers.

The 2007 Leadership Alliance members include: BRP US Inc. /Evinrude, GE Capital Solutions & GE Money, Yamaha Marine Group, BoatTrader, Volvo Penta, ADP Lightspeed, Honda Marine, Channel Blade Technologies, Manheim Specialty Auctions and the Marine Retailers Association of America.

Meet the 2007 Leadership Alliance:

Boating Industry magazine, a 78-year-old business-to-business publication owned by Ehlert Publishing Group, a subsidiary of Ventura, Calif.-based Affinity Group Inc., is the most authoritative and widely respected magazine serving the marine industry. Visit www.boating-industry.com to learn more about the Top 100 and view the complete rank.

BRP U.S. Inc./Evinrude, Sturtevant, Wis., has been delivering quality recreational experiences for people around the world for more than six decades. In 2001, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines joined the Bombardier family, and in 2003 after extensive R&D, the company released Evinrude E-TEC, which revolutionized the outboard engine industry. BRP also produces such innovative products and brands as Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats, Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Rotax karts and engines and Bombardier ATVs and utility vehicles. Visit www.evinrude.com

As a recognized leader in the marine industry for more than 30 years, GE is focused on providing its customers with outstanding service through its two divisions that serve the marine industry extensively – GE Capital Solutions Commercial Distribution Finance unit (CDF) and GE Money. CDF, Hoffman Estates, Ill., creates customized financing programs to help manufacturers sell more products and dealers stock optimal levels of inventory to drive more sales. With more than 50 years of experience serving the marine industry, CDF is dedicated to helping customers improve cash flow and grow their businesses though an array of financing programs and services. GE Money Sales Finance provides marine dealers and manufacturers with retail finance programs to help them sell more product, to more people, more often. Among the tools it offers its customers are private label credit card programs, marketing and installment lending and financial services for retailers. Visit: www.ge.com/cdf and www.gemoney.com.

Yamaha Marine Group, Kennesaw, Ga., has quickly become a leader in product quality and technology by providing superior value and customer satisfaction. The company has built a strong brand and loyal customer base in the marine market for its outboard engines as well as its Skeeter, Century and G3 boat brands. In 2000, the company introduced its High Pressure Direct Injection technology that swept the top three industry awards for innovation, design and engineering-the marine equivalent of racing’s Triple Crown. A more recent award-winning and industry-defining introduction is the F225, the world’s first V6 four-stroke outboard. Visit: www.yamaha-motor.com

BoatTrader, the online portal for Boat Trader Magazine, is the nation’s largest boating classified source. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., BoatTrader displays more than 110,000 boats to an audience of 2.2 million visitors nationwide each month. It serves as a convenient and effective advertising forum for boat dealers and brokers. The company’s goal is to make it easier and faster for its dealers to expand their online presence and to ultimately sell more boats. For more information on BoatTrader, call 877-354-4069 or visit: www.BoatTrader.com

Volvo Penta is a leading global manufacturer of engines and complete power systems for marine and industrial applications. Founded in 1907, Volvo Penta has become the fastest-growing marine engine company in the world by constantly developing innovative products and services. The company introduced its first outboard engine in 1922, the first in-line, 6-cylinder diesel in 1946, the first sterndrive in 1959, the first duo-prop in 1982 and Electronic Diesel Control in 1995. Then, in 2004 Volvo Penta changed the face of marine propulsion forever with the Volvo Penta Inboard Performance System (IPS). In addition to the Volvo Penta IPS, the company introduced the Volvo Penta IPS Joystick, which allows boaters the easiest handling and maneuverability available. Visit: www.volvopenta.com

ADP Lightspeed is no stranger to the automotive, heavy truck and powersports markets where its software programs rank No. 1 in all three industries and have reigned there for years. Now, backed by the powerful Automatic Data Processing Co., the LightspeedMarine dealer management system is quickly growing toward becoming the No. 1 provider in the marine industry as well. LightspeedMarine features five integrated modules to help companies manage every element of their dealership more effectively and profitably. With LightspeedMarine on deck, dealers are able to steer their business with more precision than ever before. Visit: www.adplightspeed.com.

From automobiles and motorcycles to power equipment and outboard marine engines, the Honda name is synonymous with a proud legacy of technological innovation and leadership. Honda Marine has remained at the forefront of this tradition of innovation for more than 40 years, working to continually change the shape of the marine industry. In 1973, Honda introduced the first full line of four-stroke outboard engines in the United States-long before other outboard manufacturers realized the advantages of this type of clean, reliable power and followed suit. The world’s preeminent engine manufacturer, Honda sells nearly 20 million engines globally across all product lines each year. This high production volume, coupled with the company’s deep level of experience and commitment to precision manufacturing techniques, has allowed Honda to remain the leader in four-stroke technology. Visit: www.hondamarine.com.

Channel Blade Technologies, branded for the company’s sharp focus on the entire distribution channel of its clients, provides innovative Web solutions to the marine, RV and powersports industries. Channel Blade’s development of eXceleratePro(TM), Branded Flow Technology(TM) and the Footsteps(TM) Customer Relationship Management tool revolutionized the way the recreation industry does Web-enabled business by driving customers from online leads to the showroom, ultimately resulting in more successful sales. Channel Blade believes in order to create solutions for customers, you need to have their input. Thus, throughout the process of bringing a solution concept from idea, to development, to deployment, their team engages with customers to ensure they are focusing on the functionality and benefits they need. Visit: www.channelblade.com.

Manheim, a trusted name in the auction industry for more than 60 years, created Manheim Specialty Auctions in 2003 to meet the growing needs of customers looking for vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Previously, Manheim sold boats and specialty units through the regular auction lanes alongside used cars. As the demand for specialty vehicles increased, Manheim created auctions with sales dedicated to boats, RVs, motorcycles, recreational vehicles and powersport vehicles at 20 locations nationwide. For more information, visit www.manheim.com.

The Marine Retailers Association of America is the leading not-for-profit organization aimed at promoting the recreational marine industry and the welfare of the marine retailer. The association raises the standards of retailing within the industry, provides its members a common source of information concerning all aspects of marine retailing and serves as the voice within the industry and in Washington regarding issues concerning marine dealers nationwide. Visit: www.mraa.com.

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