Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary is proud to announce that company president Marla Noel has been honored by Age Well Senior Services. The honor, recognizing Noel's many contributions to the senior-care nonprofit through her work at Fairhaven and with the O. L. Halsell Foundation, was bestowed at the organization's 14th annual Captain's Ball fundraising gala on Saturday, March 1, at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel. Noel accepted her award from Doug Zielasko, president of Age Well; Dr. Marilyn Ditty, CEO of Age Well; and Dr. Bart Asner of Monarch Healthcare, who ...

The Center for Economic Research and Forecasting (CERF) at California Lutheran University (CLU) recently announced the appointment of a new advisory board chair and three new board members. Edgar Terry, president of Terry Farms Inc. and senior lecturer in CLU's School of Management, was elected to lead the group. New board members include Mary Kaiser, president at California Community Reinvestment Corporation; Don Toussaint, executive vice president and director of Rabobank's Middle Market and Trust Divisions; and Dave Staples, owner of Staples Construction Company, ...

Animation Vertigo, a U.S. based company that provides high quality motion capture and animation artwork to leading entertainment companies, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Established in 2004 by CEO Marla Rausch, Animation Vertigo has expanded from only a few employees to nearly 50 between its U.S. offices and the Manila, Philippines production center. Animation Vertigo creates human-like qualities and features in well-known video games such as Injustice: Gods Among Us by Warner Bros., Call of Duty : Black Ops 1 and 2 by Activision , Heavy Rain and Beyond: ...

It takes courage and drive to launch a top notch original Asian restaurant in Chicago. But after just a few short months, two young and beautiful Thai women, Marita Tantivirasut (photo bottom) and Asana Nakornchai (photo top), have shown that they have the culinary acumen and business savvy to capture the hearts of Chicago's food lovers. Bites Asian Tapas, located at 3313 N. Clark St. in Chicago's Lake View neighborhood (telephone 773-270-5972, http://www.bitestapas.com), is an Asian Fusion small-plates haven that is receiving stellar reviews on social media. Marita, ...

Annodyne announces the launch of its new division: AIM Rx, a full-service digital health care agency with a concentrated focus on complex specialty markets (e.g., oncology, immunology, virology, neurology, metabolics and orphan designated conditions). AIM Rx enters into the digital health care marketing scene with vast experience in the biopharma industry and agency experience across all target areas, including professional, payer and consumer. AIM Rx believes it's this "one-of-a-kind blend of experience" that enables them to deliver fresh solutions that will ...

When Ronnie Killen, chef and owner of Killen's Steakhouse, started his weekend barbecue pop ups in March 2013, word quickly spread about the unyielding commitment to quality he was putting forth in his salt-and-peppered-crusted brisket, pork and beef ribs, and housemade smoked sausage. Seemingly immediately, lines of up to two hours began to form for a taste of Killen's barbecue. Now nearly one year later, Killen has opened the doors to his permanent barbecue joint, Killen's Barbecue, located at 3613 E. Broadway. And as if to further prove to the world how committed he ...

In the wake of schools increasingly becoming targets of internal and external threats, Eastern Armored Service--a full service armored cash-in-transit courier and money processing company located in Hamilton, NJ--is now offering premier security officer services to the area's K-12 and post-secondary education institutions. From unarmed security officers and safety patrol officers to armed security officers and plain clothes security surveillance officers, all of Eastern's personnel are highly-skilled, certified and well-trained in all aspects of school protection. They ...

MaxiAids Products for Independent Living is happy to be participating in CSUN 2014: The 29th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference running from March 17-22 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, CA. A longtime supporter and attendee of the event, MaxiAids - a leading supplier of products for the blind, visually impaired, deaf and hard of hearing, seniors and people with special needs - is once again proud to be exhibiting a sampling of 8,000-plus products at this year's conference. Among our best selling items are screen ...

Since their 2013 debut, emerging luxury fashion brand 2 African Girls has become one of the most sought after African-inspired womenswear lines in the industry. Steadfastly growing as a lead up-and-coming African-inspired brand, 2 African Girls continues to raise the bar as they prepare to unveil their newest collection entitled "Queen". The "Queen" collection is set to debut on March 28, 2014, the brand's official one year anniversary, and will set the tone for 2 African Girl's promising year. The highly anticipated "Queen" Collection by ...

Local artist Ted Collier will be featured during an art show, which is slated for Fri., March 7 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Monarch Private Event Space in Maplewood, previously home to Monarch restaurant. This one-night only art show and cocktail party is open to the public. The art show, which is called Patterns - Ted Collier, will feature all new original works by the acclaimed mixed media artist. Known for his creative and vibrant use of color in his art, Collier's works have been featured in venues throughout the United States. Complimentary appetizers will ...

Mihai Niculescu, MD, PhD, with the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) at the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, is proving that the nutritional choices parents make today have a measurable genetic impact on the health of their children and even their grandchildren. Environment and Genetics Niculescu is an expert in the field of epigenetics, the study of how the environment, including nutrition, can influence the activation of genes. He has authored more than 30 peer-reviewed publications, a book and numerous book chapters. He focuses on nutrition as ...

Titan SEO is proud to announce that CEO Danny Shepherd has been chosen as one of the Metro Movers to watch in 2014 by San Diego Metro Magazine, and is featured in the publication's February issue. The sixteen men and women who are named were chosen because of their "outstanding contributions to their professions and are poised to add to their achievements in 2014", as described in the publication. For the past nine years, the Metro Mover annual award has recognized San Diego's finest movers and shakers through a highly competitive selection process. This year's ...

Brett Bonnecaze has been promoted to Director of Strategic Planning at Faulk & Foster. In this role, Bonnecaze will be responsible for mergers and acquisitions, service line expansion, capital markets, process engineering, technological solutions and special projects. "Brett is a critical component to our 5-year Strategic Plan and will be instrumental in helping us achieve our long-term goals. Brett has already made a large impact in the short time he has been with the team, and we look for his leadership to move us to the next level," said Joe Derry, President ...

Professional actor, comedian, and poker player, Gabe Kaplan, known for his starring role in the hit sitcom "Welcome Back, Kotter," will be performing at Marco Island's Off The Hook Comedy Club, March 20-23. Kaplan dove into a career of stand up comedy in the early 70s, with multiple appearances on shows such as "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson," and "Van Dyke in Company." Kaplan's most notable role was as Gabe Kotter, the starring role of ABC's "Welcome Back, Kotter." After the show's run, Kaplan took his acting to the ...

As accounts of various infrastructure failures at Sochi hotels have surfaced throughout the 2014 Winter Olympics, property door locks and security have not been among them, thanks to the efforts of VingCard Elsafe, the global leader in hospitality security solutions and part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Since the 2014 Winter Olympics were awarded to Sochi in 2007, VingCard Elsafe has been central to efforts in preparing and equipping the region's hotels for the influx of visitors brought on by the massive global event. "Much of the news circulating just prior to the ...

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Lieutenant Maria Ortiz is a woman on a mission to save lives and help the less fortunate. Ortiz recently received a "Life Saving" award at the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue's (MDFR) Medal Day ceremony, which honors their bravest. She received the recognition for responding to a call, along with her unit when a North Miami apartment / condominium went up in flames. The fire was on the fourth floor and residents were having a hard time getting out due to the thick smoke. "We were the second unit to arrive on scene, we extinguished the fire ...

- BalanceLogic, a Charles County based Small Business Solutions Company, recently announced the launch of a new website for a local pet care company, Joanne's Pet Services. This custom website was designed to complement the company's recent name change and highlight the expansion of services available to residents of Southern Maryland. Visitors to the website will be able to quickly navigate to detailed information on services, staff and upcoming events. Along with easy navigation, the website also features an embedded employment application, making the process ...

SECUDE, an innovative data security provider specializing in SAP security, announced today the general availability of Halocore for SAP NetWeaver. Halocore provides permanent protection against loss, leak, and theft of sensitive data, even beyond the traditional network boundaries. The solution secures sensitive SAP information by enforcing protection on the data/documents themselves. It is designed to give SAP users superior security for sharing documents both inside and outside of the enterprise. "The information age has shifted focus from physical assets to ...

Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, has awarded its newest franchise in Harrisburg, PA. With plans to open in June 2014, Sky Zone's new 24,000 square foot facility will include an Open Jump, Ultimate Dodgeball courts, a SkySlam Basketball court, Foam Zone and more. Sky Zone will defy gravity with its newest park, offering residents of Harrisburg the ultimate 3-D play experience. The all-trampoline walled courts are designed for optimal air time with popular activities including Open Jump, offering a court ...

Menchie's, the friendliest place on earth with a mission to make every guest smile, has opened its newest location in Meridian Village located at 2126 N. Eagle Road Suite 130 Meridian, ID 83642. Offering high quality, delicious self-serve frozen yogurt, Menchie's is sure to become a Meridian favorite! To celebrate the opening, Menchie's will spread smiles with a seven-day grand opening celebration from Saturday, Mar. 8 to Friday, Mar. 14, packed with free giveaways including t-shirts, Menchie's merchandise, family-friendly activities and free servings of its best-in-class ...

The Arena Football League and the natural energy drink FUGA have entered into a two-year partnership, the League office announced today. FUGA, which derives its name from the Latin term "to take flight", is an energy drink made from natural energy resources that are grown out of the ground and not produced in a lab. "We are excited about our partnership with FUGA," AFL Commissioner Jerry B. Kurz said. "The high-energy concept fits perfectly with our fast-paced and thrilling game. We have also been impressed with FUGA's community outreach initiatives, ...

MBK Homes has announced the grand opening of Jacaranda, a new urban infill community consisting of 45 two-story detached residences. Located at 8112 Starr Street in Stanton, California, Jacaranda is a perfect option for families looking to purchase a new home at an attractive price point in western Orange County. The community features Spanish-style architecture, open floor plans, and includes a park and outdoor barbeque area to encourage neighbor interaction. "As one of the only new housing communities available in the area, we are excited to begin sales at Jacaranda," ...

This February, 2014, Grandmaster and Vice-President Michael Rhoades personally appointed Master Rodrigo Castro to his 5th Dan, Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido. Master Castro's extreme dedication and commitment to both Grandmaster Rhoades and Jin Jung Kwan Hapkido quickly proved that he was the absolute best choice for the position of Central and South American Director. It with was with great pride and honor that Master Castro accepted these appointments. The position comes with tremendous responsibility as well as the distinction of belonging to one of the most prestigious martial ...

SHIFT Freight, a less-than-truckload carrier based in Southern California, has dedicated itself to transforming the stagnant transportation industry with unrivaled customer service and innovative technological solutions. Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine took notice of this fresh approach, awarding a founding member of SHIFT Freight, VP Tommy Skinner, with the Pros to Know Award for 2014. With a strong focus on providing a paramount customer experience, the company partners with only the best 3PLs in the industry to sell their services so they can focus entirely ...

Joe is well known in Davenport for his energy and enthusiasm in promoting strong families and economic growth and stability. He has a lifelong commitment to encouraging healthy lifestyles and he has established many youth and student sport programs in the area. For forty years, Joe has lived, worked and raised his family in Davenport and has helped residents with the knowledge and tools they need to live enjoyable and productive lives. Joe is a Director of Labourers' International Union of North America (LiUNA) and Executive President of the Alliance of Portuguese Clubs ...