Macrotron Systems, Inc., a Silicon Valley based electronic contract manufacturer, expanded its SMT production with the recent acquisition of a Juki KE-2070M. The KE-2070M will be part of Macrotron's lineup of fast high-speed mounters for small components, which already include six other Juki placement machines for PCB assembly. The KE-2070M provides an upgrade in component placement speeds up to 23,300 cph, delivering improved and cost-effective assembly of high-volume electronic builds. Since its first day of operation at Macrotron, the KE-2070M machine has served ...

As part of its mission to financially support important causes, the Illinois Lottery has introduced a new instant game from which all proceeds are dedicated to research the causes, prevention, and cure of multiple sclerosis (MS), an often debilitating disease. MS Project, the sixth edition of a specialty instant game that funds MS research, will generate over $1 million this year to support research programs. Since 2008, the Lottery, working closely with the National MS Society, has raised more than $5.7 million from the sale of MS instant games. In announcing the new ...

In the wake of a highly successful national radio campaign and last year's triumphant CD release tour of the East Coast, beginning with a CD release party at Connolly's Klub 45 in New York City and closing with a CD release concert at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock, NY, GI Blythe is now making available free downloads of its music from their hit CD Lost in Space. Starting with their driving "Run Rabbit Run," one of several great tunes from Lost in Space (this one written by Geoffrey Blythe), the band will be offering periodic free music downloads in the months ...

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is making it even more attractive to take a 'Voyage of a Lifetime' in early 2014 with a promotional offer on its two 'World Cruises' on Balmoral and Black Watch, on bookings made for the full cruises from 16th March 2013. Fares will be available on selected cabin grades from as little as GBP6,999 per person*, with savings of up to 25%. Bookings can be secured with a special low deposit of just GBP750 per person deposit, and cabin numbers can be chosen by guests at the time of booking. Nathan Philpot, Sales and Marketing Director for Fred. ...

Taylor Morrison's West Florida Division is pleased to announce that three of the area's most respected home builders will also build in the established master-planned community of Connerton. M/I Homes, Ryland Homes and Homes by WestBay will all be preferred builders at the Land O'Lakes neighborhood that has long been popular with families for its wide range of amenities and close proximity to schools and shopping. "We welcome these builders and look forward to completing a successful partnership as we work together to realize the full potential of the Connerton ...

StarWind Software Inc., an innovative provider of storage virtualization software, announced today that the company was named as a finalist in the Green IT Awards in "Virtualisation Product of the Year" category. In their fourth year, the Green IT Awards showcase and reward technology solutions, companies and organisations that have made a significant contribution to improving the IT industry's environmental performance over the previous 12 months. StarWind was nominated for its highly available and fault-tolerant shared storage for virtualization environments, ...

Carrier Enterprise (CE), the leading provider of temperature and energy control technologies for commercial and residential properties, will be showcasing its comprehensive product lines at the upcoming 2013 Asian American Hotel Owners Association trade show in Houston. CE is featuring hospitality-specific HVAC and energy management solutions from its Gree, Founten and TopTech brands at the annual trade show, running March 27 to 28 at George R. Brown Convention Center. CE's booth at AAHOA will feature the Gree Engineered Terminal Air Conditioner, or E-TAC. Designed ...

The Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, a local historical attraction in the Connecticut River Valley, will host Day Out With Thomas : The GO GO Thomas Tour 2013 on April 27-28 and May 4-5, 2013. This family-friendly event offers young train fans and their families the unique opportunity to take a ride with the classic storybook character, Thomas the Tank Engine and enjoy a day of music, carnival rides, midway food and fun, all at a real, historic railroad yard. Bring your preschoolers to take the ride of their lives! Seen on the pages of favorite storybooks, in playrooms, ...

The Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (http://www.vvma.org/) has announced that Thomas B. Massie Jr., D.V.M., of Rose Hill Veterinary Practice, P.C., has received the 2013 Virginia Veterinarian of the Year award in recognition of his leadership and contributions to the veterinary profession. Dr. Massie was presented with this prestigious award at the 2013 Virginia Veterinary Conference on Friday, March 1 at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, located at 110 Shenandoah Ave in Roanoke, Va. Dr. Massie received his Bachelor of Science degree in animal science ...

ESP/SurgeX (Electronic Systems Protection, Inc.) (http://www.espei.com), an energy intelligence firm, has recently expanded its marketing team by hiring Robert Nelson and Paul Watson to promote ESP/SurgeX's products and services. As product marketing manager, Nelson manages the company's new market and IT industry marketing initiatives, reporting to the firm's director of marketing. He has more than 15 years of industry experience serving in various marketing roles with leading companies. He received his Bachelor of Science in business administration from the New York ...

The newly-renovated 40/40 Club works with Advanced Networks to build its IT infrastructure. On January 18th, the 40/40 Club reopened its doors after a $10 million renovation and expansion. The all-American sports bar and lounge is owned by rapper and hip-hop mogul Jay-Z and partner Juan Perez. The 40/40 first opened in 2003 and has locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Attending the redesigned club's reopening party were celebrities such as Warren Buffett, Ashanti, Spike Lee, and Russell Simmons. Designer Jeffrey Beers oversaw the renovation of the space. The updated ...

The Westchester Mall in White Plains, NY has added a new business that provides first class care for cars, ranging in price from $35 for basic interior/exterior wash to $1,000 for deluxe services. With a host of unique services including car pick-up and delivery -- the opening of High Marques Auto Salon on Level 1 of The Westchester Parking Garage (Bloomingdale Road Entrance), fills a unique niche by catering to the specific needs of the Westchester shopping and business community. High Marques (meaning "top brand") is an exclusive automotive car-care facility ...

PEER 1 Hosting, the global IT hosting provider, today announced its listing in CRN's 2013 Partner Program Guide as well as its 5-Star Partner rating award. The 5-Star Partner Program rating recognizes an elite subset of Partner Program Guide vendors who give solution providers the best partnering elements in their channel programs. The CRN Partner Program Guide is the definitive listing of IT companies that service solution providers or provide products to the IT channel, recognizing vendors that have channel programs and derive a portion of their sales through the indirect ...

Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality (http://www.rockytophospitality.com), has announced that Rocky Top Catering was honored as a winner of the 2012 Catering Professional of the Year Award at the 2012 Triangle National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Awards Gala. Rocky Top Catering tied with Laura Petersen of Washington Duke Inn as award recipients in the individual awards category. NACE is a professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering industry nationwide. With more than 40 chapters, NACE offers monthly meetings that feature nationally ...

Thoughtful app is constructed around 18 pickers with fragments of thoughts that can be combined into complete thoughts or affirmations. The thought fragments are carefully selected to encourage and reinforce various types of positive thoughts. "The thoughts we think often, affect our mood the most. Thoughtful app makes it easier to pick better-feeling thoughts and to repeat them," explains Anna Sköld. With the help of background patterns, typefaces, shapes and colors, the user can design their own affirmation card to print or to use as a lock screen on ...

William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced that the university will host a town hall meeting with U.S. Rep. David Price (D) on Monday, April 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kenan Hall. The event is free and open to the public and members of the media. It will include discussions between the congressman and his constituents about general legislative issues and updates, current events and other topics of concern. Members of Price's staff will also be on hand at the Town Hall Meeting to help constituents ...

HIV is an epidemic that has been affecting people all over the world since the 1980s. Since it's discovery, scientists everywhere have been actively working to cure the infection and help those living with HIV keep it from developing into AIDS. What can we do to help combat this epidemic and promote healthy living around the globe? HIVAdvocates is a social change movement dedicated to educating the masses about HIV via social media. In an effort to spread their message, HIVAdvocates is providing other passionate advocates with free resources and tools to join the movement ...

Paragon Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com), has announced that Greg Roberts has been named credit analyst. In this position, Roberts' responsibilities include reviewing business and personal financial statements to determine borrowers' ability to repay debt. Roberts primarily focuses on commercial real estate loans, researching and underwriting properties based on cash flow. Prior to joining Paragon Bank, Roberts served as a credit analyst for Wells Fargo. He previously held three internship positions focused on investment banking and commercial real estate. Roberts ...

The Unitive Press have launched a new Audio CD "Rediscover Yourself: Core Concepts for Personal Authenticity", making the Unitive approach to personal development available in audio format for the first time. "To rediscover yourself is to find your true pathway through today's uncertain world, to stop looking back through the distorting lens of the past, and to realise the power and strength of living a creative, joyful and fulfilling life in the here and now" says Charles Bentley of website http://www.RediscoverYourself.co.uk. Over the past four ...

Online timeshare resale and rental advertising leader BuyATimeshare.com announces that Steve Luba has been hired for the newly created position of Chief Communications Officer as the company prepares to increase outreach efforts to consumers and industry professionals in the lead up to new program launches planned for 2013. Formerly the Chief Operating Officer for Perspective International, Mr. Luba's primary role will be to explain the significant benefits of the BuyaTimeshare.com resale and rental platform and how its industry-leading paperless transaction system protects ...

Richard P. Brown, MD, and Patricia Gerbarg, MD, teach innovative Breath~Body~Mind Level 1 Training for Transformation and Well-Being, April 5-7, 2013, from Friday evening through Sunday noon at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA. The workshop, eligible for CE credits, will teach mind-body healing techniques to reduce stress, recover from trauma, relief physical discomforts, and enhance quality of life. Based on extensive research, this training combines a variety of effective breathing techniques to relieve stress and improve mood, mental focus, ...

There have been moments on weddings where our Tampa Photographers, could have captured some precious moments during the processional, but were prevented from doing so by some well-meaning people. We have some advice, Free the Groom, Free the Dress, and Free the Ringbearer! 1) Allow the Groom to view his bride for the whole processional. We have had some weddings where they keep the groom's back to the bride as she approaches the aisle, and then only at the last few seconds, or when the bride reaches the actual aisle (which is usually not very long) do they let him turn ...

The first group of TapSnap franchisees are ready to make their mark across North America, after three days of intensive "TapSnap University" training in Vancouver, Canada at the end of February. Now they are ready to bring TapSnap -- the photo booth created for the social media era -- to corporate events, wedding and parties across the continent, effectively creating the first far-reaching North American photo booth franchise (without the booth). Unlike traditional party photo booths, TapSnap is high-tech, open-concept and instantly connected to social media, ...

Registration is NOW open for the Spring 2013 Lab Classes at TechniTrader starting on Tuesday, April 16th, 2013. Below is a preview of the classes that will be available for registration. Lab Classes are 4-10 week on-line courses that are offered in a semester style format. Each lab class takes a specific topic that is explained in great depth. Graphs, charts, and other visual tutorials are used to aid the student in learning the material quickly. Lab Classes are developed and taught by Martha Stokes C.M.T. a Master Technical Analyst for Decisions Unlimited, Inc. ...

Exlar, a business group of Curtiss-Wright Controls, announces the release of its latest Product Catalog, detailing the company's extensive selection of electric linear and rotary actuators. This comprehensive resource describes the wide range of performance capabilities, features, specifications and application suitability available with the company's innovative product offering. The catalog is divided into sections including series overviews, specifications, performance curves, dimensional drawings, system configurations and ordering information and provides in-depth ...