Continuing its century-old tradition of service and recognition, Farmers & Merchants Bank (F&M) recently honored 11 Long Beach and South Bay community leaders at its inaugural People You Can Bank On breakfast. The Aug. 25 event paid tribute to individuals from various walks of life that have had a notable impact on their community, profession and country. "Throughout our 104 years in the banking business, F&M has been privileged to engage with countless individuals who share our core values of service, integrity and reliability," said F&M Bank ...

The S-3D Gaming Alliance (S3DGA) is the first and only non-profit and non-proprietary organization focused on making the 3D gaming market successful for both game developers and the end consumer. S3DGA is pleased to announce Alan Price as the association's new president. As an event sponsor for the upcoming 3D Gaming Summit and 3D Entertainment Summit taking place on September 20th through 22nd in Hollywood, California. Price will be speaking at S3DGA's next annual meeting to be held at the end of the show on the 22nd. "S3DGA was founded by 3D gamers, and now we ...

Despite our rough economy and job market, information technology (IT) is one of the fastest-growing professional fields in the country. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1.4 million IT job openings by 2018, a growth rate of more than 22 percent. The highly ranked W. P. Carey School of Business is offering a new degree option to help working professionals get ahead in this field, an online Master of Science in Information Management (MSIM) program. "We work with top employers all the time, and they are telling us they want people with an excellent understanding ...

Patriot Software is now offering Nevada employers a new payroll alternative with Patriot PAY online payroll software. Designed exclusively for American small business owners, Patriot PAY is part of the movement to cloud-based software -- software that is available as a service (SaaS) through the Internet. Nevada is one of 24 states now approved for Patriot PAY. Patriot PAY is designed for quick, easy-to-run payroll. Within minutes, employers can log in to the secure website, enter their payroll data, and finish. For payroll processing, the choice is theirs: they can ...

Rockstar celebrity couple Jaclyn and Scott Stapp graced this month's front cover of The Boca Raton Observer Family Issue, which hit newsstands August 1, 2011. The six-page spread offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Jaclyn Stapp, celebrity philanthropist, public speaker, model, and children's book author, and hubby Scott Stapp, lead singer of Grammy Award-winning rock band Creed. The article, which includes the couple's exclusive personal photographs, offers a sneak peek of new baby Daniel, tells the behind-the-scenes story of how Jaclyn and Scott met, and discusses ...

Just last spring, Benni Cinkle was an eighth grader from Anaheim Hills, Calif. who loved hanging out with friends, being online, doing charity work, and spending time with her family. Back then, few people on the Internet knew who Cinkle was, but all that changed when she accepted an invitation from her friend, Rebecca Black, to be in a music video called "Friday." Six short months later, Cinkle has become a world-recognized Internet meme with big aspirations and an even bigger fan base. It's in response to repeated requests from her fans that Cinkle will be releasing ...

The California Department of Boating and Waterways is taking its messages to the water. Over Labor Day weekend, bbi Displays floating billboards will appear along various Southern California coasts and marinas promoting clean boating practices. The floating billboard boats encourage proper disposal of sewage in order to protect the waterways and the message targets recreational boaters. The inflatable billboards measure 24' x 14' and will be pulled by a small vessels at 5 mph, reducing fuel consumption and ensuring prolonged exposure periods. The inflatable displays ...

Optellios, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of advanced fiber optic sensing and security systems, announced today that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming ASIS International 2011 security trade show, September 19-21 in Orlando, Florida. "We are very pleased to be exhibiting at ASIS; it is one of the premier security products shows of the year and we look forward to demonstrating our FiberPatrol system with its industry leading cut immunity, location sensing and simultaneous intrusion detection capability." said David Smith, CEO at Optellios. Located in booth ...

Candy Lab, a leading provider of internet marketing based in San Diego, California, is pleased to announce the acquisition of La Jolla Search Engine Marketing, a digital marketing firm specializing in search engine optimization and social media. The acquisition of La Jolla Search Engine Marketing will deepen the quality and range of services Candy Lab has to offer, said CEO Andrew Couch. By bringing on additional team members that have expertise in search engine marketing and social media, Candy Lab is strengthening itself as an interactive agency, and expanding ...

Back Page Magazine recently interviewed Johnny Winter, Zakk Wylde, and Van Halen's Michael Anthony about, of all things, hot sauce. Legendary blues guitarist Johnny Winter has just released a custom concoction with the name "Johnny Winter Screamin' Demon Hot Sauce," which begs the question... "what is it with these rock stars and their hot sauces?" Editor Jeff Cazanov started to see a pattern and was curious to find out the story: "Famous musicians have always put their names on traditional merchandise like t-shirts, coffee mugs, even beer ...

- JTM Food Group, a Harrison, Ohio based company specializing in menu solutions for the food service industry, has introduced a new line of Burrito Fillings in response to market demands for more Mexican options. The new food service product line features more than a dozen chicken, beef and pork options for both lunch/dinner entrees and breakfast dishes. The new fillings join more than 650 food items on the JTM menu and are among more than 100 new products introduced this year alone. "JTM's research and development team always has its ears to the market, so we can ...

Vayu Media, an _a href="http://www.vayumedia.com/?srce=fpr&ad=fpr_pr01_Atla-SEO-Comp-Vayu-Medi-Has-Beco-The-SEO-Serv-Lead-At-Geor?"_Atlanta SEO Company_/a_, is helping businesses everywhere gain an edge on the competition by providing a variety of customized SEO services, Web design and PPC management services that are designed to help businesses thrive in difficult economic times. Vayu Media serves business everywhere by offering a variety of fully customized SEO Services, PPC solutions, Web design and eCommerce packages. Businesses that rely on Vayu ...

Lexington weight loss surgery surgeon Dr. G. Derek Weiss of Bluegrass Bariatric Surgical Associates, performed the first Laparoscopic Greater Curvature Plication (LGCP) procedure in the state of Kentucky on January 17, 2011, at Central Baptist Hospital (CBH). LGCP is a new type of minimally invasive weight loss surgery that involves oversewing the outer part of the stomach so that it holds considerably less food. This procedure requires no cutting, bypassing or removal of the stomach. LGCP was pioneered by renowned surgeon Dr. Philip Schauer, Director of the Bariatric and ...

The Lake County Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo at the Lake County Fairgrounds will include 100's of exhibits featuring kitchens, baths, flooring, roofing, windows, doors, heating & air, fireplaces, spas & leisure products, sunrooms, landscaping, energy efficient, green products and much more. Homeowners will have the opportunity to get ideas, inspiration, estimates and great deals. Exhibitors will have exclusive discounts and coupon while drawings, giveaways, deals, food, activities for the whole family and much more will happen throughout the duration of ...

The (FFOA) Factor Foundation of America is a non-profit organization. It has a mission to create a perpetual source of grant funds to support organizations providing comprehensive multi-disciplinary medical treatment, research, education and socio-economic support to persons with inherited bleeding disorders. FFOA has just announce three scholarships were awarded for Continuing Education on a College Level. Each will receive $2,000 to the university they will be attending this fall. All three recipients have been involved in the bleeding disorders community throughout ...

Since 1991, DentiCenter is the only Mexico-based dental company that complies with the strictest, U.S. health guidelines to provide affordable, high quality dental care. Over 97% of its patients come from the United States. As part of its on-going growth, DentiCenter has recently launched a website solely for its Mexicali location allowing residents near Mexicali in both the United States and Mexico find dental services. Whether it' an examination, cavity help, braces, or full reconstructive surgery, DentiCenter has the capabilities to handle all dental needs, at a fraction ...

Hon. R.T. Rybak, Mayor of Minneapolis, and Hon. Chris Coleman, Mayor of St. Paul, to co-chair Advisory Committee Comprised of Area Community Leaders American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation announced today that the Twin Cities area has been chosen for the community-based Partners in Preservation program, which provides preservation grants for local historic places. American Express is committing $1 million in preservation grants to the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area and will be encouraging local residents to participate by voting ...

ResorTime.com (http://www.resortime.com) , a leader in nightly, weekly and extended stay timeshare luxury rentals is opening up some of their choicest inventory for their Fall Special Savings getaways. Here are some autumn specials that you will 'fall' for! *(Terms & Conditions: Room Rates & Availability Subject to Change) Travel Dates: September - December 2011 Scottsdale Villa Mirage - Scottsdale, AZ - Studio- Sleeps 4 - From $74 Scottsdale Links Resort - Scottsdale, AZ - 1Bedoom - Sleeps 4 - From $89 American Vacation Club - South Lake Tahoe, CA - ...

Lincoln vehicles are known for their luxury. They are comfortable, convenient, and offer a smooth ride. However, what truly sets these luxury cars apart from their competitors is Lincoln's innovative technology. Local dealership Sanderson Lincoln is proud to show off these smart technologies to their Phoenix customers. Lincoln drivers can have peace of mind thanks to technologies such as adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support. Adaptive cruise control allows the driver to maintain a certain speed without using the accelerator. The system uses ...

Online liquor retailer The Whiskey Place is promoting a selection of discount blended and single malt scotches by Glenfiddich and Chivas Regal. Available online at http://www.TheWhiskeyPlace.com, these two single malt scotch brands boast a rich history. A Speyside single malt scotch whisky, Glenfiddich is among The Whiskey Place's most popular brands. In Gaelic, the name means "valley of the deer," which is why a buck features prominently on Glenfiddich bottles. The Glenfiddich 21 year old offers a particularly complex taste at an affordable $139.99 at The ...

The Aquentium non-chemical ozone sanitation equipment is designed for improved food safety and water safety standards both domestically and internationally. The goal at Aquentium is to help prevent contamination of food such as the recent outbreak of salmonella in eggs. The Aquentium non-chemical ozone process can also extend the shelf life of fresh food which means higher profits for food processors and less waste for the consumer. Salmonella bacteria can survive several weeks in a dry environment and several months in water]; thus, they are frequently found in polluted ...

Prominent Placement, Inc., a leading Atlanta search engine marketing firm, is pleased to announce the recent hire of senior account manager, Yetunde Jude. "We are very excited to have Yetunde Jude join our ever-expanding team at Prominent Placement," said PPI Vice President Sherry Hopkins. "She has been instrumental in developing innovative strategies to achieve optimum exposure in her previous positions. The addition of Yetunde will aid us as our company continues to grow into new markets." In her new role, Yetunde will be focused on managing ...

Synpromics intends to leverage this valuable affiliation to help drive growth as the company transitions from a start-up business to an established globally-focused corporation in the future. Dr. Michael Roberts, founder and CEO of Synpromics, commented, "since founding Synpromics in Scotland last year, we've been very impressed with Scottish Enterprise and in particular with the HGSU team. They proven themselves to be very well-connected within the local life sciences community and they truly understand both the challenges and the opportunities facing a start-up ...

Elastic Path Software, provider of the industry's most flexible enterprise ecommerce platform, has published a new research paper entitled, "The State of PC Gaming 2011: The Shift from Packaged Goods to Digital Distribution." Elastic Path focuses on helping global enterprises in the digital goods and services industry - including gaming, software and publishing - innovate and grow. The research paper reveals key consumer behaviors and attitudes towards PC game buying in North America: - PC and Mac gamers' playing habits across their multiple devices - Consumer ...

Robin Fisher Roffer, founder and CEO of Big Fish Marketing, is extending her award-winning corporate branding techniques to entrepreneurs and small business owners at her Reinvent Yourself workshop in Santa Fe, September 8 - 10. Ranked fifth by Brand Gurus International on the list of top 30 most influential brand experts in the world, Fisher Roffer has crafted branding strategies and marketing plans for some of the world's leading entertainment brands including Sony, ABC and MTV. "I've been fortunate enough to play with the 'big fishes' for most of my career," ...