Paragon Commercial Bank (http://www.paragoncommercial.com) has announced that Matt Davis has been named the bank's chief operating officer. In this position, Davis is responsible for overseeing the bank's day-to-day operations, credit administration and compliance. Prior to his new position, Davis served as Paragon's chief credit officer for the past ten years. Before joining Paragon, Davis worked as a corporate banker for Wachovia Bank in Charlotte with a marketing emphasis on operating companies between $10 and $100 million in revenue. In 1996, a career move took him ...

Robert Buhler, president of MMI Public Relations (http://www.mmipublicrelations.com), a full-service public relations firm, has announced that the firm has been named the agency of record for Fairfield Harbour (http://www.fhpoa.com), a residential boating and golf community located 15 minutes from historic New Bern, N.C. The community seeks to enhance the visibility of the many amenities the resort and retirement community has to offer. MMI will assist Fairfield Harbour in developing and implementing a public relations campaign to increase awareness of the community. QUOTES: ...

Jurliss Flowers, an Singapore renowned online florist (www.jurliss.com), launched her first Android floral app on 27 October 2012 to serve the world-wide Android phone users. The app is FREE and can be downloaded from Google Play Store by searching for "Jurliss". With the successful launch of iPhone app in April 2012 and was prevalently accepted by iPhone users, Android phone users had since made numeral request for Android app. By replicating the iPhone app GUI and structure, Android app was ready in two months' time. Unlike iPhone app, Android app supports ...

Yomeka Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Living for Legacies, has been selected as a VIP Member of the Covington Who's Who Executive and Professional Registry. The selection recognizes Timber Yomeka Johnson's commitment to excellence in Non-Profit. Johnson, who began working in her industry in June of 2005, currently serves as owner and operator for her not-for-profit organization. Its mission is to help young girls, ladies, and women in the Jackson, Mississippi area with personal, emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical growth. The goal is to help young ladies ...

From broken bulbs to tangled lights, we have all had that moment when we open a holiday storage box only to find a jumbled mess (or worse). It's a dreaded moment for most as you know you will spend extra time, not to mention money, teasing out what is left of last year's Christmas decorations. The good news is that storage manufacturers have caught on to this problem and have responded with some great holiday storage concepts to get you from year to year with less hassle. There are four main villains when it comes to the holiday storage wars: Tangles, breakage, water ...

iGozen is a company that specializes in organic cleaning products including a fruit and vegetable wash, all purpose household organic cleaner and a meat and fish wash. Their new odor-eliminator products scheduled for pre-launch use a plant-based enzyme to break apart the bonds of odor-causing compounds on a molecular level. In this manner, both the odors themselves and any harmful contaminants are permanently removed. This is much different than other odor eliminators in the marketplace that only temporarily mask smells that are in the air or on surfaces. This new product ...

Joining the growing ranks of Popdose.com's multimedia arsenal, Staff Writers Chris Holmes and Dw Dunphy present the all-new Popdose podcast Platters That Matter on January 8, 2013. The latest addition to Popdose's rotating offerings, which include The Matt 'N Jeff Radio Hour and Songs Of Freedom, Platters That Matter is devoted to celebrating and dissecting classic albums with Popdose's recognized irreverence and devotion alike. On a monthly basis writers Chris Holmes (Popdose, The Man With The Gray Flannel Suit, and Cracked.com) and Dw Dunphy (Popdose, ThePengunRocks.com, ...

There are many comforts with modern living besides the constant bombardment of entertainment from televisions and phones. One of the oft-forgotten comforts we enjoy is stable indoor temperature. Jim Rando is one professional who is always aware that the units that keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter need proper maintenance. Jim Rando has spent his entire professional career installing and maintaining heaters and air conditioners. The company that he works for is a family-owned business in the Bay Area. "I enjoy working for a family-owned company. The ...

FOX has announced that 2012's Cyber Monday was the most successful to date: "Cyber Monday became the biggest online spending day in history with sales soaring 30 percent from last year as more customers used their mobile phones to shop online, according to a report released Tuesday by IBM." Moneyonthego.net, an online retailer that provides a variety of items to its members, is overjoyed by this news. As an advocate of e-commerce, the organization is interested in seeing how mobile commerce continues to grow--and make shopping more convenient for consumers. The ...

Dr. Mondavi, Torrance cosmetic dentist, is pleased to announce that he is now offering the absolute latest in teeth alignment technology - Invisalign aligners. Invisalign enables patients to successfully straighten their teeth comfortably and discretely without the discomfort and unpleasing aesthetics of traditional braces. Dr. Mondavi, Torrance Invisalign provider, and the entire team at Blue Sky Family Dental are excited to enhance their patients' smiles through Invisalign aligners. Constructed of durable, plastic trays, patients swap out their custom made trays every ...

Dental enamel is designed to protect teeth from the powerful bite forces they are subjected to over the years. Repeated acid attacks from food and beverages, trauma and harsh brushing or inadequate cleaning habits can wear down dental enamel and allow it to become more porous. Porous teeth are more likely to absorb stains from foods and beverages, and they are also more likely to reveal the yellow dentin, or core material of the teeth, beneath it. NoHo Dental Group is currently offering a holiday teeth whitening special to help patients achieve a bright, sparkling smile. North ...

As more people turn to search engines to find the products and services they need, search engine optimization and Internet marketing become even more essential for site owners. Regardless of how strong a business' reputation is, if its website is not properly optimized or marketed, it may not show up well in the search engine results. A properly optimized website will be more visible and likely to show up on the first pages of Google and other major search engines while a thriving Internet marketing campaign will immediately boost targeted traffic. Avital Web, SEO company, ...

Commercial drivers have enough to worry about without wondering if their recent traffic ticket is going to put their finances and their career at risk. Even a single ticket issued to a CDL holder could become a major legal battle, but finding an experienced traffic ticket lawyer can be a difficult chore for many. In order to make this process easier, Los Angeles commercial drivers lawyer, Mr. Ticket, is now offering free consultations to all commercial drivers facing a ticket of any type. In addition to the countless traffic laws that all drivers must follow, CDL holders ...

Every year BodyBuilding.com awards their top authors, video creators and members with awards. For 2012 Vince Del Monte has been selected for his article of the year, 10 True Confessions Of A Pro Fitness Model. Selected from hundreds of articles published every year, Vince's article provides an in depth, and truthful look, at what it has taken to become a top level fitness model. The BodyBuilding.Com award winners also include Branch Warren for his article, Road To The Arnold Classic, in the pro article category, motivation article of the year, Call To Arms, from Kris ...

As with any surgical procedure, breast augmentation will result in some scarring. However, the placement of your breast augmentation incisions and the care you take of your body following augmentation will play a role in how visible those scars are after your full recovery. Breast Augmentation Incision Options Your board-certified breast augmentation surgeon will most likely offer three incision options: - Periariolar - around your nipple, hiding any scars in the dark skin of your areola - Inframammary - underneath your breast, hiding any scars in the natural crease ...

No woman is born with symmetrical breasts. Some amount of asymmetry is not only natural, it's part of what makes you unique. However, when your breasts are strikingly different, your asymmetry may no longer make you feel unique, it may make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. In addition, asymmetrical breasts can limit clothing options and make choosing a bra incredibly difficult, but if you have drastically different sized breasts you already know this. What you may not know is that breast augmentation and other plastic surgery techniques can address asymmetry, ...

Sleep apnea is a common and potentially deadly sleep disorder in which your breathing may stop for 10 seconds or more multiple times per hour. Types of Sleep Apnea There are two primary forms of sleep apnea: - Obstructive sleep apnea - Central sleep apnea Obstructive sleep apnea is the result of an airway obstruction that is typically caused by overly relaxed muscles in the throat. When these muscles relax, tissue in the throat can collapse, narrowing the airway and preventing adequate oxygen intake. Central sleep apnea is less common and occurs when your ...

Any kind of physician can be held liable for medical malpractice, including cosmetic surgeons. If your cosmetic surgery has an unwanted or medically dangerous outcome, you may be able to sue your cosmetic surgeon based on: - Medical negligence - Breach of contract - Breach of warranty Each of these theories requires you to prove different legal elements in order to win a lawsuit. Below, each theory of liability is examined in more detail. Medical Negligence in Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice The majority of medical malpractice claims are based on negligence, ...

With the exception of New Hampshire, drivers are required by law to carry insurance in every state in the US. Yet the Insurance Research Council estimates that one out of every seven drivers is uninsured or underinsured. Worse still, some studies have found that as many as 50 percent of all car accidents are caused by uninsured or underinsured drivers. When you are involved in a car accident caused by an uninsured or underinsured driver, it can be incredibly difficult to get the compensation you will require to recover. If you have opted for uninsured driver coverage ...

Going to the hospital is a frightening experience for many people. Needing surgery or being so ill as to require hospitalization can be a terrifying idea. However, few people worry that in seeking treatment for a medical issue they might be making their situations worse. Healthcare provider errors are serious issues and thousands of people in the U.S. suffer unnecessarily each year as a result. In November 2012, the federal government announced a pilot program for patients to report medical errors in an effort to increase healthcare safety. Medical errors widespread ...

With tuition costs skyrocketing and the economy still lagging, the educational debt load has been on the rise for each successive graduating class, and Tennessee is no exception. Student loans surpass credit card debt in U.S. Student loan debt in the U.S. exceeded the $1 trillion mark in 2011, and it is still growing steadily. According to an NBC report, Americans now owe more for student loans than for all of the nation's credit card debt combined. Many experts fear how these unprecedented debt levels will affect the long-term financial outlook of today's college ...

A recent study conducted at Yale-New Haven Hospital shows that there is much confusion around medication instructions given to many patients upon discharge. As a result of the misunderstanding, many have experienced medical problems or subsequently readmitted to the hospital. The study looked at 377 patients, ages 64 and older who were admitted to Yale-New Haven Hospital. The participants were admitted for heart failure, acute coronary syndrome or pneumonia and later discharged. According to the data, 81 percent of participants encountered problems with their medication. ...

Bicycle accidents happen every day on New York City streets. Cyclists can be harmed in these accidents because of the power and size differences between bicycles and vehicles. The worst part is that cyclists rarely see what happened to them and are left without any recovery. Injured bicyclists may have the opportunity to recover for their injuries in a personal injury lawsuit, but they will sometimes need evidence to prove what happened. Some New York City bicyclists are being proactive by strapping video cameras to their helmets in order to make sure that those hitting ...

With the holiday season here, many children in Texas will be looking forward to playing with their new toys. Parents should take warning, though -- not all toys are as safe as they might seem. In 2012 alone, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled 38 toys over fears that they posed safety hazards to children. There are a few important actions parents can take to help keep their children safe from dangerous and defective products. The first is to make sure they thoroughly read the warning labels on any new toys. Many toys are perfectly safe for their intended ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is a federal agency dedicated to improving motor vehicle and traffic safety. The NHTSA promotes its mission by setting safety performance standards for motor vehicles, distributing grants to state and local governments, and making recommendations to lawmaking bodies based on the agency's research. In December, 2012, the NHTSA made an unprecedented recommendation to state governments: require the use of ignition interlock devices by everyone convicted of a drunk driving offense, even first-time offenders. An ignition ...