The Food Bank for Westchester, which has been fighting hunger in Westchester for 23 years, is pleased to announce that Yorktown Heights resident Toby Pidgeon has been appointed Director of Operations. In this role, Pidgeon will oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization, including all food distribution and direct-service programs. Pidgeon joined the Food Bank for Westchester (FBW) in 2005 as manager of Nutrition Resources. He quickly assumed expanded responsibilities in food acquisition and logistics management, and he developed and implemented fresh-food ...

Fueled by a recent infusion of funds for expansion, Access Media 3 today announced a deal to acquire certain TV and internet assets from Peoples Choice Cable in South Florida, a major provider of satellite TV and high-speed internet services. The acquisition of Peoples Choice Cable brings AM3 approximately 7,000 new subscribers in 180 buildings located between Miami and West Palm Beach, Florida. The Peoples Choice acquisition greatly expands AM3's footprint, nearly doubling its addressable market. This acquisition further solidifies Access Media 3's standing as a leading ...

North Dakota employers can now look forward to a great new way to run payroll -- Patriot PAYTM, online payroll software from Patriot Software, Inc. Starting at just $10 a month, Patriot PAY offers an affordable option for North Dakota small business owners looking for no-nonsense payroll alternatives. Exclusively serving American small businesses with 50 or fewer employees, Patriot PAY accurately will calculate payroll in the land of Louis L'Amour as well as in 21 other states, including South Dakota, Iowa, Montana, and Idaho. With Patriot PAY, employers have the ...

Peter's Hardware Center in Palm City was among the sponsors of the recent 2011 Walk to Cure Diabetes-Treasure Coast event that raised more than $120,000. The event featured a 5K walk along Flagler Avenue in Flagler Park in downtown Stuart. Individuals and corporate teams walked, rollerbladed, biked and skateboarded. Even dogs on leashes walked and supported the cause! Peter Wernick, owner of Peter's Hardware Center, assembled a team of 15 people to walk, including five children. They raised a total of about $1,000. Prior to the event, store employees encouraged customers ...

Air Mobile Ministries is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that does disaster relief all around the world. Since its inception in 1978, AMM has traveled around the world many times bringing medical supplies, food, clothing, and now the Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier to those in need. Joe Hurston and his team of volunteers have worked to help disaster victims after hurricanes, tsunamis, earthquakes and war. Since 2004, AMM has been bringing water purification systems to 38 countries worldwide with over 600 units deployed. The Air Mobile Rescuer water purifier is ...

Southeast Mortgage, a full service Georgia mortgage lender and one of the largest non-bank lenders in the Southeast, announces its latest expansion with the addition of Citizens Fidelity Mortgage Corporation. John Gibson, who has successfully led the financial company since its inception, founded Citizens Fidelity Mortgage in 1992. The Citizens Fidelity Mortgage merger will expand Southeast Mortgage's offices to 15. "John is one of the top mortgage professionals and presidents in the state of Georgia," said Southeast Mortgage CEO Cal Haupt. "We are pleased to have John ...

With the audio book download industry estimated at approximately $900 million as reported by the APA in 2010, Media Music Now felt that in order to offer a more comprehensive audio book production service to authors and book publishers, they needed to expand their choice of voice talent and offer a wider range of rates. To expand their international market, the company is looking to offer American and Australian narrators alongside their current UK voices. Authors and book publishers can find ball park figures of the costs involved on their website along with audio ...

Herbal Chi Balm, a specialized all natural product used for sports training, pain relief, and healing of minor injuries, gains the support of World Class Sprinter and previous Olympic runner Patrick Johnson, and former Sambo World Champion, Sambo team coach, and 11 time Martial Arts Hall of Fame award winner Grandmaster Jody Perry. The two athletes use the product on a regular basis. Beyond being an excellent natural pain reliever and healing product, according to many pro, semi pro, and sports enthusiasts who have used it, Herbal Chi Balm has the added benefit of improving ...

El Portal Sedona Hotel has been awarded the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Rating for the year 2012. Only four percent of over 31,000 properties approved by AAA achieve this prestigious distinction! El Portal Sedona Hotel is honored with this esteemed award. "What a well deserved honor for our hotel and staff to be recognized as an AAA Four Diamond select accommodation," said Steve and Connie Segner, Proprietors. "We are proud of the commitment to excellence from our knowledgeable staff. From planning personalized tours of Sedona, to accommodating guests, including pets; ...

Yet another disaster rocked the Far East, as an earthquake and subsequent tsunami hit the shores of Japan on March 11, resulting in a major disaster for local residents. With 3,400 killed and thousands more injured, missing, or displaced from their homes, organizations such as the Red Cross are taking up collections and have already contributed an initial amount of $10 million. The Hollywood, California music promotion company, ArtistPR.com will also be joining in the relief efforts by donating to the Red Cross as they continue to help survivors in Japan. As if the ...

Celebrating its twentieth year as a leading x-ray fluorescence (XRF) service and support provider, Eastern Applied Research Inc, is pleased to announce the release of the Element Xr analyzer line. The instruments will be featured at the companies newly launched website (www.easternapplied.com) and will offer a new option in XRF; with a focus on providing the best price-to-performance ratio. The primary analyzers in the Element Xr line of energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) equipment have been developed to provide solutions for coating thickness measurement needs. ...

The robins have begun returning and the color green means more than leftover St. Patrick's Day decorations. Spring is in the air across Illinois and with it, a chance for homeowners to assess their property after another long winter. Whether you are a new homeowner or have lived at your present location for decades, there are trees on your property. A conversation with a certified arborist can aid your trees today and help set you on a path for future growth, says Illinois Arborist Association (IAA) President Mark Younger, municipal arborist for the city of Evanston, Ill. ...

Inspired by the colorful, captivating designs of classic hockey uniforms, Seattle-based Ebbets Field Flannels (ebbets.com), maker of vintage inspired, historically accurate athletic clothing, today debuted a new line of hockey sweaters. Fabricated using 16-gauge jersey knit wool in the US on the same circular knit machines the original sweaters were made on decades ago, Ebbets' hockey sweaters are crafted using the same patterns as classic sweaters from an era when helmets were optional and tie-fronts were standard. Custom made in limited production runs of six, Ebbets ...

One of the most recognized herbal plants in the field of alternative medicine, the ginseng plant, is highlighted in this newly named website dubbed as Ginseng information; to give substantial information about the wonders of ginseng and ginseng products in today's market. This website will give people profound information about the said herbal plant and the benefits that people can get from them. Ginseng information, a website dedicated to feature the varieties of the ginseng plants and the different products made from ginseng, as well as those that have active ginseng ...

3 out of 4 veterans are now choosing a new technology for the treatment of anxiety, mood disorder, stress and PTSD. Alpha-Stim technology by Electromedical Products International, Inc. is a pocket-sized device with electrodes emitting from it that go onto the ear by the way of ear clips. A low level current in a precise wave form is then delivered into the brain for twenty to sixty minute sessions at a time. The technology is cleared by the FDA and the DOD/VA as a standalone or complementary treatment for a variety of ailments. The costs of the treatment are minimal ...

The Compliance and Ethics Forum for Life Insurers (CEFLI) connects those accountable for the compliance & ethics functions in organizations that offer life insurance products and services with their peers. The upcoming CEFLI Ethics Summit Meeting will create a forum for a robust exchange of ideas, allowing life insurers to share their perspectives and receive insights from state and federal regulators as well as key industry experts like Mr. Quinn. As a featured speaker, Mr. Quinn will share his expertise on compliance and ethics strategies in today's aggressive business ...

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) announced today the winners of a PSA contest launched during its 24th annual National Eating Disorders Awareness Week in February, as part of the organization's ongoing efforts to raise awareness about eating disorders. With this year's theme It's Time to Talk About It!, NEDAwareness Week is the non-profit group's largest national outreach campaign to raise consciousness about the realities and seriousness of these illnesses, they knew it was the perfect time to invite others to talk about it too. Commented Lynn Grefe, ...

Hollywood Heights Hotel provides locals and out of town guests with convenient accommodations and a place to dine before 2011 Hollywood Bowl Events. The hotel is conveniently located blocks from the Hollywood Bowl and features on-site swanky lounge, the Hideout. Perfect for pre-concert dinner and drinks guests can easily walk to see their favorite artists perform. This season features great music from top entertainers including Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, and the annual Playboy Jazz Festival. Upcoming events at Hollywood Bowl include: • April 16 &17 - Rod Stewart & ...

DotLoop, the real estate industry's collaborative workspace for closing more real estate deals, will participate as a premier sponsor and after party host for the REtechSouth Convention, March 31 - April 1 2011 in Gwinnett, Ga. REtechSouth 4.0 is the largest real estate technology conference in the southeast for industry leaders to engage in powerful conversation with attendees to stimulate new ideas in becoming more effective in their business. After a successful conference last year, DotLoop is excited to return as a premier sponsor for a second year. DotLoop ...

Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to environmental education and advocacy, Miss Earth Florida 2010 Kelly Saks and Miss Teen Earth Florida 2010 Brittney Ronda have begun their Earth Day tour. Kicking-off Earth Month, Saks and Ronda along with the City of Miami Mayor Tomas P. Regalado supported Earth Hour by dimming the city lights at Miami City Hall on March 26. Following Earth Hour celebration began a series of green and charitable events across the State. Saks, 24, and Ronda, 15, are part of an international system of beauty pageants - Miss Earth - dedicated ...

Open-Xchange, a supplier of open source business-class email and groupware, today announced additional usability enhancements and flexibility, plus enhanced mobile support for smartphones. Open-Xchange users can now choose whether new windows open in a new tab or in a new browser pop-up screen. A new space-saving compact panel is especially useful for tablet users and for those using Open-Xchange on smaller screens. The latest Open-Xchange webmail start page is redesigned with greater flexibility to give users the option to select which modules to display. And, it's ...

USA Dry Van Logistics LLC, a national provider of asset based transportation and third party logistics specializing in cross border shipments between Mexico and the United States, today announced the appointment of Jay Johnson as its Chief Financial Officer. Johnson has joined the company with 20 years of financial and accounting experience, primarily in the transportation and logistics industry. Jay has a specialization in financial management of rapid growth companies. Jay's industry specific experience includes CF Holding, Orbis Transportation, R.E. Garrison Trucking, ...

Trained, high-quality science and math teachers have a direct impact on the ability of America's students to compete internationally in these fields now and in the future. Drexel University's School of Education and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology proudly announce a new teacher certification program for individuals who have earned their undergraduate degree and now have an interest in teaching at the middle or high school levels. Offered at Harrisburg University's state-of-the-art Academic Center, the Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification is designed ...

Ecreativeworks offers content syndication as one of its many website design and development services. Their content syndication service provides a simple, effective solution for online catalog management and maintenance. For manufacturers, businesses with multiple divisions, and online stores with specific product lines, Ecreativeworks' content syndication program is a time- and money-saving way to keep your online product and service information accurate and up to date. Printed catalogs are expensive to create and distribute, and quickly become obsolete. Maintaining ...

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, a leader in fresh, unique and award-winning sandwiches, recognized the franchisees, vendors and team members that make its 35 years of continued success possible at its Third Annual Capriotti's Franchisee Convention. Held earlier this month, multiple award winners were presented by Ashley Morris, President and Chief Executive Officer at the closing banquet dinner. Excellence was recognized in 15 different categories. Capriotti's recognized Superior Submarines, Inc.'s Paradise location in Las Vegas as "Restaurant of the Year" for cleanliness, ...