Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) is celebrating 30 years of community banking in Orange with a celebration of its longstanding commitment to customers and community. The recently remodeled branch will host a VIP reception and open house, recognizing F&M officers who have served the Bank since its inception in Orange and paying tribute to customers and colleagues whose commitment has enabled the branch to grow and thrive. Both the City of Orange and Farmers & Merchants Bank have legacies spanning more than a century and continue to serve the community amid ...

Carisch, Inc., a Minnesota based company that owns and manages 70+ Arby's restaurants, has partnered with Red Wing Software to improve and streamline payroll processes for its multiple entities in multiple states. Choosing Red Wing Software's CenterPoint Payroll has not only saved them an initial cost of around $180,000, it has also helped them greatly improve payroll processes. Ongoing yearly costs are also drastically reduced, weighing in at around $1,000 per year with Red Wing Software as compared with potential yearly costs of $40,000 or more with the higher end systems. ...

The Smithsonian's National Postal Museum has announced the development and release of new curriculum and supporting materials based on the museum's beloved "Owney the Dog." The announcement took place at the recent Smithsonian Institution's annual Teachers' Night held this year at the National Museum of the American Indian with more than 4,000 teachers in attendance. The 60-page full-color curriculum guide features four different units that use the story of Owney the Dog to meet reading, writing, math, social studies, science and art standards. The lessons ...

Isabella's Cookie Company is pleased to kick off its partnership with literacy non-profit organization, Milk + Bookies , with a sweet treat that not only makes taste buds happy, but also brings books to children in need. The Los Angeles-based gourmet bakery has created an official Milk + Bookies Chocolate Chip Cookie, which will be available for purchase online starting November 2011, to help raise money and awareness for the nonprofit. For every Milk + Bookies Chocolate Chip Cookie bought, Isabella's Cookie Company will donate a portion of the proceeds directly to the ...

As a leader in eco-friendly faux leather textiles, Brentano is constantly seeking new ways to expand the category. For their Portfolio collection, they have introduced their most dynamic trio to date: Varsity, a high-performance solid colored for education applications, Filigree, which is printed with an intricate paisley pattern perfect for residential interiors, and graffiti-inspired D.I.Y., which uses metallic pigments and a mirrored finish, making it ideal for those seeking a unique pattern that makes an impact. As diverse as the three are, they are all bound by ...

Leading experts from First Line Software, a premiere provider of R&D and custom software development services, will speak at the seventh annual Central & Eastern European Software Engineering Conference in Russia (CEE-SECR) held in Moscow this week. Sergei Andrzeevski, Project Manager from First Line, will moderate the panel entitled "SCRUM, Kanban, XP... How to choose?" Sergei is a recognized expert in Agile development methodologies and a frequent speaker at various professional conferences on the subject. He has participated in the successful delivery ...

In a job market with unemployment at over nine percent, bolstering one's presentation or public speaking skills could be the difference for securing or maintaining a position with a company. Toastmasters is the internationally recognized organization for sharpening the tools needed for networking, interviewing and deal closing. Thursday, November 10, 2011, Toastmasters International President, Michael Notaro, will be speaking at NetApp, Building 2, 7301 Kit Creek Road, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 at 5:30 pm. This event is open to the public, $5 per person, paid ...

Tulix Systems, Inc. ATLDC (Atlanta Data Center) announced today the creation and implementation of a colocation hosting plan designed to help small businesses during this extended economic period. Called "The One," The Tulix plan offers clients: 1U of server space with 1 amp of power, 1 set of IPs (5 useable, 8 total) and 1 mbps of multi homed, route optimized bandwidth for the low price of $75 per month. Dr. George Bokuchava, CEO of ATLDC said, "We have almost 10,000 square feet of data center space at 55 Marietta Street, a premier Southern carrier hotel. ...

MyRegistry.com, the leading universal gift registry website, announces the four finalists of its first-ever Baby Registry Giveback; an initiative to help benefit families who are managing unforeseen difficulties that have impacted their ability to purchase baby necessities. This past September, MyRegistry.com invited families in need to share their stories of hardship. After reviewing hundreds of compelling stories, the selected finalists will now work with MyRegistry.com's Personal Registry Concierge Service to create baby registries filled with items necessary to welcome ...

Managing calendars and contacts for businesses and families has been made easier with the introduction of ClearSync 's calendar app for Android smartphones and tablets. The interconnected and user-friendly software synchronizes with the leading desktop calendar programs offered by Google and Microsoft , so that a user always knows the schedules of the important people in their life. ClearSync allows a user to share multiple calendars and contact lists with anyone, anywhere and at any time. Introduced by Tanner Research, a leader in microelectronic design solutions, ClearSync's ...

The Coleman Institute is excited to announce the appointment of Gene Wilson to the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Wilson will serve as leader for the company's operations, marketing, business development and future expansion. "I am excited to be working with the team at The Coleman Institute," says Wilson. "The company is involved in many life-changing treatments, and I am honored to be a part of their remarkable impact on the quality of life of individuals and their families who are dealing with drug and alcohol addiction." ...

Fiction WINNER Chrissy M. Dennis of St. Catherines, ON The Lion Cubs Kristen was slicing at her wrists again. But that was no surprise, at least not to 15-year-old Lexi. She was slouched over a table, alone as usual, fanning a worn out book back and forth, her dark brown eyes focused on the blood bath three tables over... Non-Fiction WINNER Lisa Elliott of Stratford, ON The Ben Ripple On August 12, 2008, Lisa Elliott received the phone call that changed her life forever. It was from her husband, David, on his way to the hospital emergency room with their 18-year-old ...

During the days spanning from November 6th to November 8th, the Sports Illustrated Golf Group will be hosting the Golf Magazine Top 100 Teachers Summit in Orlando, Florida. The conference will bring together some of the most well-known and most recognized golf instructors in the country. It is truly an honor for a golf coach to be invited to such a prestigious event for their golf lessons, and just as significant to be asked to speak at such a high profile conference. The speakers at the event will center their conversations around various topics in the game of golf, and ...

Today, in the wake of recent criminal infiltration of vacant real estate owned properties (REO), Realis Real Estate Software announced three ways to avoid criminal activity by selling properties faster. According to the article, abandoned and foreclosed on properties are being infiltrated by criminals for drug use, parties, prostitution and also are being looted for copper to sell. This activity not only affects the neighborhood in which it occurs, but it prolongs the time it takes to sell the property. Lauren Roberts, founder of Realis and 25-year REO veteran, offers ...

Miller Winston reports how the company started and how the company has grown into a multi-location funeral service provider, serving the families of Winston-Salem and the surrounding areas. In 1961, W. Paul Hayworth and Robert F. Miller saw an opportunity and purchased Manuel Funeral Home, located at 619 East Fifth Street in downtown Winston-Salem, renaming it Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home. After four years at this location, Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home relocated to 3315 Silas Creek Parkway. This location has proven to be a success for the business and a convenience for ...

Calcasieu Teachers and Employees Credit Union has implemented the services of CheckAlt Payment Solutions, the fastest growing Check 21 / Remote Deposit Capture provider. The streamlined service allows independent credit unions such as Calcasieu the ability to process inclearing checks in-house, quickly and conveniently. Where corporate credit unions will often charge an ongoing transaction fee, CheckAlt is providing an alternative solution to Calcasieu with a nominal one-time charge. Additionally, CheckAlt does not charge the standard item fees incurred regularly with Corporate ...

Or at least that's what Andre Raemdonck, owner of the Brussels Toy Museum thinks. Andre, the latest name to join the ToyPedia Advisory Board alongside luminaries of the collecting world including fellow museum owner Chang Yang Fa of Singapore's MINT Museum, aspiring museum owner Richard Topelen and LA Slot Car Museum Curator Philippe de Lespinay, had once dreamed of collecting every toy ever made, but quickly realised the impracticalities of his plan. But with ToyPedia, Toy Collector's wiki-based catalogue of collectable toys and models - which is ultimately intended to ...

No one intentionally sets out to be arrested for DUI. However, if that unfortunate incident does occur, it doesn't mean you are necessarily guilty on all counts. As explained by the lawyers working for the Parker Law Center, there are many variables that go into every DUI arrest. Understanding the law and how the court system works can make all the difference in whether or not a person who has been arrested for a DUI will spend any time in jail. There is also the issue of what a DUI conviction could do to a person's record or potential for career advancement. The experienced ...

The Construction Marketing Association announces a survey of construction marketers that will identify marketing budget outlook, top marketing priorities, and tactical marketing plans for the upcoming 2012 fiscal year. While outlook surveys are common, this is the only known marketing survey in the construction industry. Survey participants can request a free copy of the results. The quick and anonymous survey will be conducted via web-based SurveyMonkey, and will pose four (4) questions: 1) For the coming fiscal year, do you intend to increase or decrease marketing ...

Socius, a renowned business management solutions provider, has invested in growing their Cloud Services practice with the launch of http://www.cloudtechnology.com to feature these solutions. The new cloudtechnology.com site includes an overview of what Socius Cloud Services offers in addition to breaking down the cloud deployment options for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, and Microsoft Office 365. This site also provides an instant quote tool for Cloud Services' rapid deployment of Microsoft Dynamics GP as well as access to free trials of Microsoft Dynamics ...

Leading interactive gaming software and services provider, GTECH G2 announces a partnership with bid Shopping to showcase the newly launched bidbingo.co.uk. bidbingo.co.uk will feature GTECH G2's wide selection of bingo games and embedded side games including the extremely popular 'Chippendales: The Reel Deal'. The live presenters and market leading chat features will allow players to create their own online community. bid shopping, one of the UK's largest TV and Online shopping destinations, offers more live television than any other shopping channel in the UK, broadcasting ...

Reconnaissance reverse circulation drilling on the Central Zone of the Don Luis Silver-Gold-Tungsten Greisen-Porphyry Property was not completed this week as expected, mainly because the silica (quartz) cap in this zone is very hard and drilling is very slow. The water well completed in the East Zone is shown in the left picture. The rancher owning this land is very pleased! Also in this picture is Martin Rosando, a Junior Geologist that has recently been hired. Our new website is progressing. A modern, new replacement of our present site will be welcome. Permission ...

On the weekend before the start of a Sotheby's International Realty Global Networking event in Miami Beach, One Thousand Ocean showed itself and its enviable resort lifestyle off to approximately 50 top-producing, high-end condo specialists in the Sotheby's International Realty global network. The opportunity resulted from One Thousand Ocean's relationship with Nestler Poletto Sotheby's International Realty (NPSIR) in Boca Raton. "When the developer of One Thousand Ocean extended an invitation to us to ask some of the country's top brokers and agents to come ...

Howard R. Miller Communications (HRMC), an award-winning, full spectrum communications agency, is pleased to announce that Yaneisy Blanco has joined the talented HRMC team as an account executive. Blanco is a seasoned, public relations professional who will be spearheading local to national bilingual press campaigns at HRMC. She will coordinate some of the firm's dynamic Travel and Leisure clients. Blanco also excels in the creation and marketing of innovative special events that generate buzz and success. Before joining HRMC, Blanco served as an account executive ...

Even in troubled economic times, men and women alike make sure they stay looking their best with continued trips to their favorite hair salon or barber shop. Although these businesses depend on the reliable client, there is always room for improvement. That's why many hair salons and barber shops across the country have continually turned to Elad Beauty for all their furniture and equipment needs. Whether they are expanding business with a new shop or remodeling a current salon, business owners recognize the need for high quality equipment at an affordable price. That is ...