305 Spin October Newsletter

Wow where did the summer go?  We sure have been busy here at 305 Spin.  We really appreciate all the great projects we got to work on over the summer.  New websites, website overhauls, extranets for sales reps and agents, new mailman clients. Check out some of our recent projects below:     Alligator Records Debuts 40th Anniversary Website The new Alligator website is your portal to the blues with over 3,000 track samples to listen to from over 280 albums by more than 100 of the leading blues artists from yesterday and today. You can also build your own "playlist" with the new Jukebox featuring songs from recent albums as well as some of the older releases. Browse through the artists, see who is playing where, shop the online store with the best one stop shop for blues music, dvd's and accessories available anywhere. And make sure you JOIN club Alligator to stay on top of all the latest happenings from the largest blues label in the world. Check out the website at www.alligator.com. And while you are at it, like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alligatorrecords.             New Buddy Guy's Legends Website Rocks True blues fans know - there is only one place in Chicago to experience the finest blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food, and behold a major archive of blues memorabilia. That place is Buddy Guy's Legends at 700 S. Wabash. Voted "Best Blues Club" several times over by Living Blues Magazine, Citysearch, and AOL, Legends continues to be a mecca for the blues.  The new website features information about planning a trip to Buddy Guy's Legends, an online store featuring your favorite Buddy Guy merchandise, and much more! www.buddyguys.com             Two New Websites Promote New Homes and Subdivision in Warrensburg If you will be moving or relocating to the Warrensburg, Missouri area you won't want to miss the fine-quality new homes in the new Cayhill subdivison built by Dow Construction Homes.  These beautiful new homes feature unique architectural design work and modern, luxurious dining spaces, grand entry ways, open floor plans, fireplaces, and spacious floor plans to suit your family's needs. The Cayhill subdivision rests on a beautiful secluded site, with two lakes, near all the Warrensburg conveniences and just 7 miles from Whiteman Air Force Base. www.cayhill.com www.dowconstructionhomes.com             Budget Prepay Offers FREE Mobile Phones Budget Mobile Lifeline is a program to provide FREE mobile phones and a number of FREE minutes every month to eligible households depending on what state the consumer is from.  To learn more about Budget Mobile, please visit the Budget Prepay website designed by Gremillion and Pou and built by 305 Spin.   www.BudgetMobile.com             Fresh New Look and Facebook Page for Child Advocacy Center Child Safe of Central Missouri is a child advocacy center located in Sedalia, MO, working to serve children who are alleged victims of severe physical or sexual abuse and provide advocacy for their non-offending family members. Through their redesigned website and coordinating Facebook presence, both custom designed and programmed by 305 Spin, Child Safe will be able to expand their online reach to the eleven central Missouri counties which they serve. The new site and Facebook page will also allow Child Safe a great opportunity to spread the word about the Champagne and Diamonds Masquerade Ball fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, December 31, 2011. Check out the website at www.childsafehouse.org And while you are at it, like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/childsafehouse               Steamboat Sunrise - Your Family Friendly Home Away From Home Sunrise is one of those special places hidden among the thousands of lodging options in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  Newly renovated in 2011, Steamboat Sunrise is the perfect retreat for families and couples.  The condo is on the ski mountain and just out the door is the FREE Steamboat Shuttle Bus stop, only two stops from the Gondola Transit Center.  Guests at Sunrise can be on the gondola, at the base, or in downtown Steamboat Springs in minutes.   Check out the site at www.steamboatsunrise.com You may not know that 305 Spin can develop a custom intranet/extranet for almost any business to business or customer service situation. We have extensive experience in building intranet/extranet applications for a wide variety of businesses including international corporations. Recent projects have included "Pipeline" for Rainsoft, "Guy" for Inter-state Studios and Publishing Co., "STAR" for Acorn Research, "Win/Loss" for Boomtown Casinos, a loyalty card program for Whataburger of East Texas, and a franchisee extranet for Lenny's Sub Shops. There are many business processes today that are better served by a web-centric solution than by legacy applications that are platform or software license specific. A web-centric solution allows companies to provide the application to your users anywhere at any time with the only requirement being a current web browser and a secure login.  We would love to hear your feedback about any of these projects. If you would like more information about any of the projects listed above or about setting up an intranet/extranet for your business, please don't hesitate to call us at 660-826-3056 or email amanda@305spin.com.

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This Time It's Personal: Innovation in Your Home

The Linda Hall Library's year-long celebration and examination of the history of innovation continues with This Time It's Personal: Innovation in Your Home, which opened September 28, 2011.  Visitors to This Time It's Personal will be surprised to discover technology's influence in every aspect of their lives from the mundane (carpet fibers) to the sophisticated (laser lights in television remote controls).

Various galleries throughout the first floor of the Library will represent rooms in a contemporary family home. The installation includes a kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, garage, and an interactive video kiosk presentation developed by 305 Spin.  Journal articles, rare books, and patents from the Library's collection will demonstrate the pathway of innovation for these common household items. Visitors will leave with a sense that even a quiet night at home can be a walk through the history of modern innovation.

The exhibition will be on view through March 16, 2012. Admission is free.  To learn more about this exhibit or the exhibition lecture dates please visit http://www.lindahall.org/innovation/index.shtml.

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Steamboat Sunrise – Your Family Friendly Home Away From Home

John Moore first skied in Steamboat in 1986 when the gondola opened.  Since then, he and his family have skied Steamboat many, many times and enjoyed the other seasons for hiking, camping, fishing and time on the water.   There are several places they like to visit in Colorado and Utah, but Steamboat was always their favorite place to ski.  Today, they believe the mountain, the town, the people, and the low base elevation make Steamboat Springs the best ski destination in North America.

Sunrise is one of those special places hidden among the thousands of lodging options in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.  Newly renovated in 2011, Steamboat Sunrise is the perfect retreat for families and couples.   The condo is on the ski mountain and just out the door is the FREE Steamboat Shuttle Bus stop, only two stops from the Gondola Transit Center.   Guests at Sunrise can be on the gondola, at the base, or in downtown Steamboat Springs in minutes.  To learn more about booking your home away from home retreat at Steamboat Sunrise please visit their new website, built by 305 Spin, at www.steamboatsunrise.com.

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The Stovall Collection Showcases Fine Stationery and Gifts Online

For over twenty years, The Stovall Collection has served as the mid South's premiere destination for brides, new mothers, and party-givers seeking to add elegance and panache to their announcements, invitations, and personal stationery.  Their new website, programmed by 305 Spin, showcases the extensive collection of unique calling cards, wedding invitations, birth announcements, youth and adult stationery, holiday cards and invitations, and party invitations and large gift selection including baby, bath and beauty, jewelry, home goods, and men’s gifts.  The website features stunning images of the many unique items available from the Stovall Collection in Memphis, Tennessee.   Check out the new site at www.stovallcollection.com.

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New Look and Facebook Page for Child Advocacy Center

Child Safe of Central Missouri is a child advocacy center located in Sedalia, MO, working to serve children who are alleged victims of severe physical or sexual abuse and provide advocacy for their non-offending family members.  305 Spin recently redesigned the Child Safe website and helped them develop a Facebook page reflecting the new style of their website.

Through the fresh new look and feel of their website and coordinating Facebook presence, both custom designed and programmed by 305 Spin, Child Safe will be able to expand their online reach to the eleven central Missouri counties which they serve.  The new site and Facebook page will also allow Child Safe some great opportunities to spread the word about the Champagne and Diamonds Masquerade Ball fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, December 31, 2011.  Check out the redesigned site at www.childsafehouse.org and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/childsafehouse.

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Alligator Records – Debut of 40th Anniversary Website

It is with great pleasure that we announce the rollout of the new Alligator Records website. Founded by Bruce Iglauer in 1971, Alligator Records is celebrating their 40th Anniversary of Genuine Houserockin’ Music. 305 Spin has been truly blessed to have Alligator Records as a client since 1997 and we look forward to many more years, working with Bruce and his amazing staff at Alligator.

The Alligator website is your portal to the blues with over 3,000 track samples to listen to from over 280 albums by more than 100 of the leading blues artists from yesterday and today.   You can also build your own “playlist” with the new Jukebox featuring songs from recent albums as well as some of the older releases. Browse through  the artists, see who is playing where, shop the online store with the best one stop shop for blues music, dvd’s and accessories available anywhere. And make sure you JOIN club Alligator to stay on top of all the latest happenings from the largest blues label in the world.

Check out the website at www.alligator.com. And while you are at it, like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/alligatorrecords.

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New Buddy Guy’s Legends Website is Ready to Rock

True blues fans know - there is only one place in Chicago to experience the finest blues seven nights a week, enjoy southern Cajun soul food, and behold a major archive of blues memorabilia. That place is Buddy Guy’s Legends at 700 S. Wabash. Voted "Best Blues Club" several times over by Living Blues Magazine, Citysearch, and AOL, Legends continues to be a mecca for the blues. 

Check out the new Buddy Guy’s Legends website by 305 Spin! Visit http://www.buddyguys.com/.  The new site features information about planning your trip to Buddy Guy’s Legends, an online store featuring your favorite Buddy Guy merchandise, and much more. 

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