The only proper way to start an evening is with a signature cocktail. If you're in the right kind of restaurant, bartenders aren't going to just satisfy your taste buds with a poorly mixed classic - they'll have put a whole new spin on the thing. In this day and age, being a boring old bartender is so last year - mixologists are mixing things up, literally, and turning the profession of mixing drinks into a respected career. This month, Exec Digital talked to some of the modern mixologists who have turned their liquid passions into serious careers - whether that be ...

At a time when the safety of surgical centers is being questioned by some hospital lobbyists, Contemporary Plastic Surgery (www.cosmeticsurgerynj.com) is maintaining high standards of safety and infection control for cosmetic surgery procedures such as breast augmentation in New Jersey. The fully accredited on-site surgical facility offers a complete range of plastic surgery options using state-of-the-art-instruments and monitoring equipment. "Our accredited surgical facility must meet strict national regulations for safety," says Dr. Robert Herbstman, a board-certified ...

Read about the coolest building products on the planet in the June issue of Construction Digital Magazine. Technology has always been at the forefront of the construction industry. This month's issue of Construction Digital profiles some of the most bizarre and unique prototypes currently being worked on. From armored walls made from Kevlar, to exoskeletons that give the user superhuman strength, to robots that can clean your house, build dams or put out fires, these gadgets and gizmos will revolutionize the construction industry. Read the full article here.About ...

Food & Drink Digital is proud to announce Columbus, Ohio's Melt Bar & Grilled as the winner of its first ever Facebook Ultimate Food Fight Contest in its June 2011 issue. Thanks to a devoted fan base, Melt Bar & Grilled beat out tough competition from restaurants across the country to earn the top spot as Food Fight winner. In the June 2011 issue of Food & Drink Digital, we chatted with Melt Bar & Grilled owner Matt Fish to find out why the restaurant has gained such a following willing to go to any length, from packing down a 3 lb grilled cheese ...

The June issue of Energy Digital is available to read exclusively online to all energy industry leaders from around the globe. This month's issue features a look inside the world's greenest companies, revealing just what makes them leaders in sustainability. Notice anything different about Energy Digital? Our new Web2.0 format puts the wide world of energy at your fingertips in an upgraded user-friendly format. Watch videos, search through company profiles and keep up to date with the latest industry news. Industry leaders turn to Energy Digital for the latest news ...

Dr. Andrew Smith (www.asmithmd.com) says there is a noticeable rise in the number of women and men interested in combining surgical and nonsurgical procedures at his Irvine plastic surgery practice. Dr. Smith specializes in providing a personalized treatment plan, including a one-on-one consultation and education about proposed treatments. "I always look forward to assisting my patients to explore the potential of cosmetic surgery, and it's great to see that more people are combining procedures for added benefits," says Dr. Smith. "Not only do women and ...

EnergyRICH Entrepreneur High-Six-Figure Success and Master Coach, Heather Dominick is on a mission to share the power and possibility of women coming together in collaboration versus completion. Heather stands behind this as the key to her mission and her belief on what is going to change the world. On June 30th Heather is bringing together 20 heart centered women entrepreneurs that she sees as shining lights of the spirit of collaborating to support her as she shares how she went against everything 'Internet Marketers' teach and used HEART-CENTERED COLLABORATION (rather ...

Dr. Richard A. D'Amico (www.drdamico.com) is noticing a rise in the number of men coming into his plastic surgery practice in New Jersey for cosmetic procedures. This increase suggests that more men are realizing the benefits of cosmetic surgery. Dr. D'Amico offers a variety of surgical and nonsurgical procedures to help men and women enhance their appearances and maintain a natural look. "Two of the goals for any male plastic surgery procedure are to achieve natural looking results and to maintain a masculine appearance," says Dr. D'Amico. "I'm seeing ...

SDC Swingers Date Club announced its 2012 swingers cruise in February and it is already more than 50% sold out! This luxury lifestyle event is taking place on the beautiful Azamara "Quest" and will visit Greece, Italy and France. "Our 2011 cruise was a huge success and many of the people who attended were so happy that they booked next year before they left the ship. We provide an exceptional experience that you just can't get on any swinger cruise. The planning and detail that goes into our cruise is second to none." says Dave Vandewouw CFO/President ...

In continuing to develop a national reputation as a leader in ophthalmology, Stephen V. Scoper, MD, at Virginia Eye Consultants is the first surgeon in the Hampton Roads area to implant the groundbreaking Higher Power Toric Intraocular Lens (IOL). Now patients with greater than 2 diopters of astigmatism can experience clear vision without glasses after cataract surgery. The Toric IOL is the first Lifestyle Lens option offered by Virginia Eye Consultants that is designed for patients experiencing the blurriness of cataracts who also have pre-existing astigmatism. "Virginia ...

What will it take to develop a thriving Long Island workforce for the future? That is the question that speakers and attendees will debate and discuss during the HIA-LI 13th Annual Workforce Development Conference on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM at St. Josephs College, O'Connor Hall, Patchogue, NY. Orchestrated by HIA-LI, the recognized voice for business on Long Island, the event will host mature companies and start-ups, CEOs and staffs as they discuss the issues and challenges facing the Long Island business community. In addition, HIA-LI will award ...

In recent years, plastic surgeons have seen an increasing number of their patients turning to non-surgical medical spa services for a quick, painless way to refresh and rejuvenate their look. Dr. Thomas McNemar has noticed this trend among San Ramon and Concord plastic surgery patients at his practice, McNemar Cosmetic Surgery (www.mcnemarcosmeticsurgery.com). Because medical spa services are so popular among his patients, Dr. McNemar is offering specials on BOTOX Cosmetic, JUVEDERM, and Artefil treatments from now until the end of the year. "It's no surprise that ...

Dr. Richard Chaffoo (www.drchaffoo.com), a triple board-certified plastic surgeon, is noticing a rise in the number of women requesting natural looking breasts at his plastic surgery practice in San Diego. He is helping women to determine the right procedure to fit their body types and cosmetic goals with the range of options available at his practice. "Women who are unsatisfied with their breasts often turn to plastic surgeons for breast enhancement," notes Dr. Chaffoo. "More women are finding that bigger isn't always better, opting for natural looking ...

Tutoring Match, the premier online and in-home tutoring service, is offering new and improved state-of-the-art tools to help tutors market themselves, negotiate and collect fees, and take their business to a whole new level on Tutoring Match.com On Tutoring Match.com, tutors will find 31 high-tech tutor marketing and advertising services including: Facebook "likes" and "views" on tutor profile pages (great for social media), targeted local advertising for in-home tutors, national advertising for online tutors, media-rich videos and pod casts, and ...

The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) is pleased to announce the 2011/2012 Joseph and Marie Field String Recital Series, featuring exceptional artists from home and abroad along with two Philadelphia premieres. Known for his "incomparable performances", German violinist, Christian Tetzlaff, will perform works by Brahms, Bartok and Franck. Violinist Leila Josefowicz, who's been winning hearts around the world, has chosen a program that includes Falla, Shostakovich, Messiaen, Knussen and Schumann. Violinist Leonidas Kavakos, winner of the 1985 Sibelius ...

Precision Microdrives has launched a small 25mm enclosed vibrator motor, designed primarily for mechanical-aid functions, such as sorting, sifting and mixing powders and liquids in a bench-top environment. Because of its convenient mounting fixtures, this motor is also used to help move wires, powders and particulate matter move along chutes, and hoppers. This motor is the first in a line of enclosed vibration motors that are easier to integrate into applications because there are no external moving parts. Enclosed vibrator motors differ from encapsulated vibrator motors; ...

"We have been active in providing content and developing practice and patient education web sites for some time. The use of social media to help practices and patients stay connected on thoughts about eye care topics like LASIK and cataract surgery offers all involved a useful vehicle for engagement and sharing," said Katherine Carlisle, Managing Member. Members of the iMeme Digital group have been active in the development of Internet marketing strategy and implementation since 1999. This includes the development of practice web sites, development and management ...

FrontDoorSoftware Corporation has announced a new partnership with the University of Mississippi providing its "Safe Campus" laptop loss prevention and recovery software to university students and faculty. "We are extremely pleased to partner with the University of Mississippi and be able to provide this valuable service to all students and faculty who enlist in the program," said Carrie Hafeman, president of FrontDoorSoftware Corporation. "Laptop theft is one of the most prevalent crimes on college campuses. This software can provide students, ...

San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) has announced that its downtown luxury pawn shop in the San Diego Gaslamp has extended its hours. San Diegans who wish to pawn or sell gold jewelry, diamonds, Rolex watches, designer handbags, and more can now visit SDJB's pawnbrokers and estate buyers from 9am - 9pm on weekdays and from 10am - 8pm on weekends*. According to SDJB owner Carl Blackburn, his luxury San Diego pawn shop is increasingly attracting visitors from Riverside and Orange County, so the extended hours will make it easier for out of town clients to pawn, sell, and ...

Specialty Home Improvement, a family-owned design and remodel firm based in Escondido, California, is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2011 Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer satisfaction. Specialty Home Improvement was one of 163 home builders, remodelers, developers and contractors throughout North America recognized for their superlative performance. GuildQuality, an organization that specializes in collecting customer feedback in the home building and real estate industries, awards Guildmaster honors at three distinct ...

Ever since the popular book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus was published, it has been assumed that men and women live on different planets when it comes to expressing their emotions. But just because men and women don't emote in the same way does not mean men don't need help and support on the infertility journey, as well as guidance about how to assist their female partners who bear the brunt of treatment. While many support groups, services and reading materials are directed towards women, men need tools and resources devoted to their special needs too. As ...

MIG Real Estate, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate investment company formerly known as Stoneridge Capital Partners, has acquired Desert Inn Office Center, a 116,000-square-foot business park comprised of four multi-tenant office buildings. This is the firm's fourth Las Vegas acquisition since October 2010. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "There is significant 'upside' potential in the Las Vegas market." said Greg Merage, chief executive officer of MIG Real Estate. Desert Inn Office Center is leased to a diverse mix of tenants within the ...

MIG Real Estate, a Newport Beach, Calif.-based real estate investment company formerly known as Stoneridge Capital Partners, has acquired Pines Corporate Center, a 100,000-square-foot, 18-building office park in Las Vegas. This is the firm's fifth Las Vegas acquisition since October 2010. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "As the general economy recovers and tenant leasing activity continues to improve, this property is well-positioned to complete lease up" said Greg Merage, Chief Executive Officer of MIG Real Estate. Pines Corporate Center is comprised ...

In a new FAQ published on OnlineAutoInsurance.com, the writers highlight a way to get cheaper insurance prices through making their cars safer and themselves safer motorists. Taking certain measures can in some cases result in a discount on car insurance premiums, but it is often dependent on the types of safety measures taken and the types of auto coverage purchased. State Farm, for instance, provides discounts in some states for having passive-restraint systems and factory-installed airbags that meet certain standards. But those usually only apply to personal injury ...

The Magellan Group, a leading Southern California real estate investment and development firm, has purchased a vacant 235,000-square-foot industrial manufacturing building at 1400 Victoria Avenue in San Bernardino, CA for $5.5 million. The transaction reflects the ongoing interest by Magellan to acquire value added industrial buildings in Southern California, with particular emphasis in the Inland Empire. "We continue to seek out industrial buildings for sale in the Inland Empire where we can add value through property upgrades, leasing and management," said ...