MapPoint 2009 North America was released early this month with updated streets and a streamlined, simpified interface. A new set of Pushpin symbols and button icons replaces the “Windows 95″ style interface in all previous versions of MapPoint. The forward/back buttons are gone since they were rarely used and cluttered the interface, and the Select/Pan buttons are gone and the Select Area function is now performed by the right-click drag mouse operation.

MP2K Magazine is selling MapPoint 2009 at a price lower than what is available with retail and it includes Free Shipping! and a free six month membership to the MapForums Plus membership option including valuable data downloads and tools.

Internet marketing company eVisibility has a very talented artist, Tyler Jordan, and they have come up with one of the coolest rendition of Googlebot ever! The post actually hit the homepage of Digg and many other social networks. The idea came from a content on Blogoscoped.com for people to redesign the Google logo. eVisibility took it a step further by integrating an absolutely awesome rendition of Googlebot into the Google logo. I think that more Internet marketing companies should engage in these types of contests and events. There are some very talented artistic people at some of these firms. Needless to say it looks like eVisibility may run away with the contest at Blogoscoped.com!

If you think your parents or grandparents could benefit from a simple cell phone that they will actually use, you are in luck. There are simple cell phones on the market that are designed just for older people that haven’t used cellular phones before. There is no tech-savvy required to use these phones; in fact, anyone that has used a landline phone will feel right at home with these cell phones for seniors.

Here are a few of the features that make these new simple cell phone products so great for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa:

• Buttons with simple “Yes” and “No” options instead of icons
• Easy access to simple cell phone operator with press of one button
• Full keypad for independent dialing
• Large, backlit buttons that are bright and easy to see
• Large text and helpful hints on the screen.

Cell phones for seniors have already become popular for many consumers that are looking for gifts for their parents, grandparents, or any older people in their lives that haven’t jumped on the cellular bandwagon yet. There are a lot of people, especially in the senior set, that are turned off by the high-tech bells and whistles such as cameras, music players and games that come standard in most cell phones today. These simple cell phones don’t have any of that stuff. Cell phones for seniors are also not so tiny that they are easily lost like other cell phones.

Here are some additional features that you can find in these simple cell phones:

• Easily accessible personal phone list
• Easy to use message center
• Easy to use speakerphone
• Familiar dial tone
• Hearing-aid compatibility
• Padded earpiece that reduces outside noise
• Separate on and off button
• Simple volume control.

Authentic Gucci handbags have always been one of the most popular designer handbag brands available on the market. There are many reasons that attribute to this. There are always new designs being released, and each purse is made of only the finest materials available. Because of their many unique designs and high quality materials, it is no surprise that Gucci handbags have been one of the top designers for some time. Authentic Gucci handbags are given the highest credit for always having the most style and elegance, making them a high demand fashion accessory. Finding authentic Gucci handbags at great prices can be as simple as a search on the internet. With the convenience of the internet, anyone has access to thousands of Gucci purses or handbags at a discounted price.

One of the greatest things about authentic Gucci handbags is that they are not only popular for their high fashion, but also for their functionality. You can use the authentic Gucci handbags for your casual outfits or for a fancy night on the town. They are great accessories to have with you at all times. The products are known for having sleek yet simple styling and all around functionality. Not only can you find Gucci handbags, but there are many other accessories including wallets, backpacks, fanny packs, and tote bags as part of their inventory.

Authentic Gucci handbags are the perfect accessory for any stylish outfit or occasion. If you can’t afford to buy authentic Gucci handbags directly from the designer, many sites online offer discounted items at a fraction of the cost. There are several lines of Gucci handbags and accessories that have more earthy colors and natural fabrics. These give you more variety and choices in fashion accessories that you can purchase for your own collection. Take advantage of using the internet to find authentic Gucci handbags for its convenience and available discounts that you might even be able to find in some locations.

Internet marketing companies work solely towards getting their client’s product or services marketed online, and this is really becoming something that modern businesses can’t live without. Obviously, an Internet marketing company can’t use the same techniques that a traditional advertising agency would use, such as television commercials and special promotions. The things that an Internet marketing company can do are pretty amazing, though, because the costs are fairly low and the results can potentially reach a global audience. The interactive nature of Internet marketing, which allows businesses to draw out an instant response from potential customers, is a unique quality of the medium.

Internet marketing companies can bring creative and technical aspects together, including design, development, advertising and sales. Internet marketing methods include search engine optimization, pay per click management, display advertising, email marketing, interactive advertising, blog marketing, and viral marketing. A search engine optimization company can get a clients’ website to rank on the first page of search engine results for keywords that are relevant to their industry with some pretty amazing techniques. A search engine optimization company can often do pay per click management as well, which places clients’ sites in the paid listings, and a few companies can do virtually every Internet marketing service at once.

The services that an Internet marketing company offers aren’t always something tangible that you can see, although things like banner ads and social media marketing (using sites like MySpace) are quite visible. Things like search engine optimization and pay per click management are more intangible, but they help promote a website by placing it where people will see it when they are looking for that type of product or service. Internet marketing companies grow and promote an organization using online media. An Internet marketing company does not simply build a website or promote a website… They make that website visible to people who are likely to become real paying customers.

There are many things you have to take into consideration when shopping for bathroom vanities. I know from my own experience that the process is a little bit more time consuming if you do not have enough information beforehand. For example, I didn’t realize it with my big hulk of a sink, but my bathroom was large enough for double bathroom vanities. This made much more space for me and my sister to have our own spaces and to open up the bathroom more. Double bathroom vanities are probably the best thing that you can have in your bathroom. However, if you rush out and buy double sink vanities but end up not having enough room, you could be stuck with two sinks and no space to put them.

Another thing that I suggest you do is to stick to a particular style. There are different types of bathroom vanities that you can choose from, from antique and traditional bathroom vanities to modern and sleek ones. Once you find the style of bathroom vanities that fit your style, it shouldn’t be a problem searching for the right ones for your bathroom. I personally like the traditional bathroom vanities over the modern, simply because they add more decoration without having to accessorize.

Finally, when you choose the right double bathroom vanities that will fit your style and your bathroom, it is best to seek expert advice in the process of installing the bathroom vanities. There are easy ways to do it, as well as harder ways. Obviously, the easy way is to have someone else do it. You will have less to worry about and you can get excited that in just a short amount of time you will be able to take advantage of the double bathroom vanities. At least that is what I recommend.

I recently came a cross a blog called organic SEO consultant. The site is run by a professional SEO consultant who offers tips on how to optimize your site for better organic rankings in the search engines. The blog also contains news about the search marketing industry, including comparison shopping engines. The author of the blog works for a large Internet marketing agency and has been in the industry for a while. He seems to offer really good and actionable recommendations for people, as opposed to many SEO blogs that just debate speculations in the industry.

I also really like the Twitter plugin that he uses at the top of the page. Twittering is like micro blogging because you can send 140 character messages into your Twitter account online, by email, or via text from you phone. And the plugin he uses on his blog posts all of his Twitters there on the site. It is actually pretty genius because you can get fresh content on your site very easily by Twittering! He also uses a cool Flickr plugin to display images from his account. The additions of these two plugins also shows that the author of this blog really understand that you need to engage your audience and create that personal connection with them. What better way to do this than to show your latest pics there and your latest ramblings via Twitter. So he does seem to actually be a prefessional SEO consultant and not just some kid rambling about speculations.

If you are looking to improve your site’s traffic this would be a great blog to follow. The author seems to be a very good SEO consultant and is pretty open. I’ll bet that if you comment on his blog that he would actually respond and help answer any questions that you might have.

The Chicago Transportation Authority (CTA) has been facing severe budget crunches and possible reductions in service for many years now. Each year the CTA must go through many contortions to keep operating and finally they are very seriously facing drastic cut-backs in service including elimination of weekend service and express service along many lines. I heard on the TV that the Illinois governor Blagovich has recommended that there could be a permanent funding solution but that this hasn’t been worked out yet.

CTA Budget hearings are scheduled throughout the Chicago area and suburbs. If this issue concerns you it would be wise to attend one of these meetings.

WindyChat has opened their Chicago Photos section, this has pictures of buildings under construction as well as other photos such as the Chicago marathon. Two buildings under construction right now with photos include the Aqua and the Spire building. The Spire has variously been called the Fordham Spire, the Calavatra Spire, and the Chicago Spire. Whatever the name, it will dominate the Chicago skyline from every angle for decades to come. These photos show the site as construction begins and will continue as the structure goes up.

More info see Photos of Chicago and Windy City Photos.

Microsoft is offering a free chance to pass the Virtual Earth certification test while it is in beta for the next few weeks, more details here - Virtual Earth test . This is actually a good way to prepare for the test because it lets you see all the test questions! There is no real time limit (three hours) so you can sit and memorize all the questions to go and study for later. Then when the real test comes out you will have a good chance to pass. When I tried to register there were limited times and dates available, probably because it is a three hour test - so register early.