In the most prestigious night of the year for restaurants throughout Southern California, L'Opera Ristorante, venerable Long Beach Italian dining establishment for 2 decades, was presented with the highly coveted 5 Star Award and the Golden Bacchus Award for its unparalleled wine list by the Southern California Restaurant Writers. This is the second year in a row that L'Opera nabbed those 2 highest honors and this year only 1 other restaurant did the same. Also, Tina Withrow, who has been on L'Opera's wait staff for 23 years, was named Server of the Year. Alegria, the Spanish ...

Keith Lyle, best known as the snarky 21 dealer in the hit movie "The Hangover" continues to establish himself in the world of stand up comedy as one of the "up and comers" to watch. He spent most of 2012 touring comedy clubs in the United States as well as acting in a few commercials and TV shows. Adding to his busy schedule, in July he went on his first trip overseas, telling jokes to the hard working heroes of the armed forces. It was a week long comedy tour of the bases throughout Kuwait. This year, Lyle already has two joke telling trips for the ...

G10 Global, a company focused on promotions and marketing, has issued a product update to support their 2013 expansion plans. Promoting their clients services and handling product launches since 2006, G10 Global have focussed mainly on the health and beauty sector. Currently the team represent a cosmetic range and hair salon chain who offer a hair, makeup and celebrity photo-shoot day out. However, the team recently diversified and have broken into the extreme sports arena. Now at events around Glasgow you can find G10 Global promoting opportunities to drive your ...

The annual meeting for the American Associate of Cancer Research will be held April 6-10th in Washington DC. As always, the meeting will be a platform for new ideas, research, and technologies. One of those new technologies has already been creating quite a buzz. Bio-Synthesis, Inc., an AACR exhibitor for over 18 years, has acquired a license for the manufacturing and distribution of BNA-NC, a third generation of Bridged Nucleic Acid (BNA) oligonucleotides. Representatives and scientific staff will be onsite to bring the new possibilities directily to the researchers. BNA ...

Citybuzz Marketing is making strategic moves to expand its portfolio—the company announced this week that is has new plans to expand its events division. The plans enhance the company's business in the event sector and affords Citybuzz Marketing larger access to on-demand communities, marketing services, research. "I had been looking at the event business of Citybuzz and thought that it was under marketed and underdeveloped," says Lawrence Randall, CEO of Citybuzz Marketing. "We started looking into ways to expand." Citybuzz Marketing have events ...

This LLC may be new but the owner experience exceeds 15 years in the Raleigh area. David Noffsinger, owner-operator, carries an unlimited Plumbing Class 1 license in the state of North Carolina. When asked to describe the company and how he came to start the business, Mr. Noffsinger replies �EUR�I have built a large network of repeat business in the Raleigh area by providing water heater repairs and replacements as well as plumbing services over the years. Homeowners are interested in addressing energy efficiency and are concerned with quality when it comes to water ...

It takes more than just having the latest up-to-date equipment to deliver a quality project. Effective communication in post-production is more important now than it's ever been. With the wide variety of media and codecs being in a constant state of change, it's crucial to not just stay educated on the latest technology, but to practice good communication skills with clients from the beginning to end of each project. Los Angeles based Whirled Creative turned to AlphaDogs once again to complete color and audio on the 30 second pre-roll for Fireside Chats With The President. ...

It Girl Public Relations, one of Los Angeles' leading boutique public relations firms, is excited to announce adding Top Chef favorite, restaurant mogul and outspoken personality, Stefan Richter to their roster. Richter's witty and over the top personality and tongue in cheek comments quickly made him a fan favorite on Bravo's Top Chef: Season 5 and he was welcomed back with open arms for the most recent Top Chef: Season 10. Fresh off Season 10, Richter has quite a few projects coming up the pike, including additional TV offers and the opening of additional restaurants. ...

Brian Braun, a local Dallas photographer, believes he's hit Pulitzer pay-dirt when he receives an unusual call for an extraordinary photo shoot from a U.S. Senator. Afterward, however, Braun comes to realize his photographs have done more than record history. He's recorded one of the greatest hoaxes and politically devastating scandals that breeches beyond the boundaries of Watergate. The hoax is perpetrated on the American people by a private security firm that specializes in high profile political murder. Relying on his own streetwise wits, Braun has less than forty-eight ...

Paul D. Gutierrez, of Gutierrez & Associates, has been appointed Northern California State Chair of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He will serve a two-year term, and will assist in vetting potential nominees for fellowship in the College, as well as representing the Northern California fellows in their College activities. He previously served as state Vice Chair of the Northern California region for two years. The American College of Trial Lawyers is comprised of the best of the trial bar from the United States and Canada, with fellowship extended only by ...

Golfer's Grail Indoor Golf & Tap and Bentley Yoga Golf have partnered to offer a new Yoga Golf program to Tampa Bay area golf enthusiasts. Yoga Golf will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays, April 2-25, starting at 9:30 a.m. at Golfer's Grail. The initial class on April 2 will begin 30 minutes early for metric evaluations. The Yoga Golf series is based on an international golf conditioning program, Yoga for Golfers. Yoga for Golfers was created by Golf Fitness Expert and Nike Swoosh Athlete, Katherine Roberts, and aims to improve a golfer's game. The four-week series ...

Adblade, the largest content-style ad network, is pleased to announce Owen Weed has joined the company as Vice President of Strategic Alliances. Weed comes to Adblade with 17 years of strategic agency sales experience, most recently as investor and Head of Global Sales and Business Development at social media technology firm BLiNQ Media. In that position, he successfully launched offices in the US and UK / EMEA whilst signing multiple global deals with agency holding companies. BLiNQ Media was acquired by Gannett in August 2012. "Owen comes to Adblade with a wealth ...

The software, aptly named Magento 'ThemeTuner' is an extension which has been intuitively designed to allow both technical and non-technical users of the Magento e-commerce platform with the ability to freely customise the look, feel and workings of their Magento customization unhindered, and without the need for specialist programming skills or expensive outsourcing. The unique 'ThemeTuner' extension offers unlimited modification potential through a highly user-friendly interface which negates the need to hire a programmer every time a client wishes to make a change ...

Showing signs of confidence in the housing market, MBK Homes has broken ground at Aragon, a new 81 unit townhome community located in Signal Hill, Calif., part of Los Angeles County and completely surrounded by the City of Long Beach. Aragon is situated on 3.2 acres at 1870 Orizaba Ave., bounded by E. 19th St. to the north, N. Orizaba to the east, PCH to the south and N. Gladys Ave. to the west. The community's Spanish design is reminiscent of the early California architecture prevalent to the area. The three-story attached townhomes will offer five floor plan options ...

The Mr. Notebook repair shop now offers an in-store computer and laptop repair service for students, staff, faculty, and departments. A technician is available weekdays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday. They are closed on Sundays. Customers can make arrangements for repairs to be done by calling 512-474-6060. Appointments are not necessary. The Mr. Notebook repair shop is located west of Guadalupe, at the corner of 24th St and Rio Grande. We are located in the same parking lot as Metro Realty and we face 24th street. Warranty and non-warranty ...

Award-Winning Studio's Latest Project For General Mills Amps Up The Energy And The Creativity Apparently the moon is made of Lucky Charms cereal pieces - at least it is in the fantasy world found in "Paper Moon" -- the new CG animated ad brought to life by Calabash Animation (www.calabashanimation.com) for General Mills. The spot was created by agency Saatchi & Saatchi, New York. "With each new Lucky Charms spot we try to build on the last one, not only story-wise but technically as well," Sean Henry, Calabash Animation's Executive Producer ...

Jolie Ravioli announced today they have reached agreements with Stop & Shop, Giant Carlisle, Stew Leonard's, Earth Fare and Central Market to sell their branded line of all natural children's ravioli. Jolie Ravioli are made with 100% Whole Milk Ricotta Cheese, Non GMO Flour, are Trans Fat Free and made without Additives, Preservatives or Artificial Colors. Jolie Ravioli come in six kid friendly fun shapes named Rocky the Rocket Ship, Hailey the Heart, Stella the Star, Cooper the Car, Buddy the Bear and Daisy the Dinosaur. Jolie Ravioli are made with four delicious fillings ...

The Trendy Truck, South Florida's first boutique on wheels, will celebrate their Grand Opening on March 20th 2013 at C&I Studios with a one of a kind launch party for local fashion lovers. Owned by mother daughter duo Brenda Hunter and Sydney Edwards, The Trendy Truck offers a tailored shopping experience and the convenience of shopping at your doorstep. After stumbling upon an article featuring LA based fashion trucks, the owners' decided that South Florida was in desperate need of a fashion truck all its own. What seemed to be an easy enough task turned into a ...

Kinsman Company of Pipersville, Pa has launched their new site, SidePlanting.com featuring Pamela Crawford's exclusive side planting containers. Crawford, in partnership with Kinsman, designed these containers with side planting holes so customers could create an "instant full look" with their flower baskets. Sideplanting.com has a variety of sizes of the basic basket planters which are constructed from heavy gauge steel wire and coated in black plastic. Each basket comes with a removable clip-on chain and replacement coco-fiber liners can be ordered through ...

Philadelphia personal injury law firm Feldman Shepherd Wohlgelernter Tanner Weinstock & Dodig LLP has moved from the 25th floor to the 21st floor of 1845 Walnut Street on Rittenhouse Square, taking advantage of the opportunity to completely gut and reconstruct the space to the firm's exact specifications for maximum efficiency, productivity, collaboration and client service. Feldman Shepherd worked with the Philadelphia office of architecture, interior design and planning firm Francis Cauffman to incorporate numerous sustainable elements, locally created custom furniture ...

After taking The South By Southwest Interactive and Music Festivals in Austin, Texas by storm; TheHub.fm, the new mobile startup which is powered by Kansas City's Google Fiber and offers e-commerce websites a 'plug and play' code rendering a customizable mobile-enhanced solution, is set to launch in Toronto, Canada on Friday March 22, 2013. TheHub.fm is the latest project for New York City and Kansas City based entrepreneur and 32 year music business veteran, Jonathan Block who is also a partner at Adva Mobile. He made the interesting decision to join the Think Big Partners ...

The Richmond Bar Association announced earlier this month that Melanie Friend, family law attorney at the Richmond firm CowanGates, has been named the Richmond Bar Association's 2013 Young Lawyer of the Year. Presented annually, the award recognizes one young lawyer who has excelled in the practice of law and who has shown the potential to become a leader in the legal profession. Nominated by several colleagues, court personnel and clients, Friend will receive the award this Thursday, March 21st at the Richmond Bar Association's monthly luncheon at the Omni Hotel. "I ...

7Search will be back at SES New York on March 26th at the Marriott Marquis and will be positioned at booth #511 in the expo hall. Join Business Development Managers, Brad Stanley and Robert Payne who will be manning the booth and discussing all things 7Search with guests. Attendees are encouraged to stop at the booth and find out more about our PPC program and to take the opportunity to introduce themselves to 7Search's brand new Display Network. There are many opportunities for both advertisers and publishers across the whole of 7Search's network. While visiting booth ...

Carnival of Illusion will celebrate the 250th performance of their blockbuster vaudeville-inspired illusion show in April 2013. The magic duo's milestone will be celebrated in Phoenix on April 20th at the Arizona Biltmore Resort. "This is absolutely fantastic. We have sold out every single show over the last two seasons. That's 180 sold out shows in a row," stated Roland Sarlot. Susan Eyed, one of the few female magicians in the world, said, "They say time flies when you're having fun but it feels like we're traveling at the speed of light!" "It's ...

Tulix Systems, the innovation leader in managed IPTV and multi-screen services, is now officially qualified as one of the Top CDN suppliers for speed and performance. Current industry standard testing shows Tulix Systems CDN as one of the Top 5 CDNs based out of Atlanta, GA, as part of a group including a Tier 1 cable operator, a major State University and two other top tier CDN providers. The results of this testing and ranking provide quantifiable proof that Tulix Systems CDN is acknowledged as one of the same caliber as the top CDN suppliers in the industry. This ...