First Century Bank N, A. (FCB) of Gainesville, GA announced today that it is embarking on a major expansion of its Reverse Mortgage Division in the Southeast United States. As part of this initiative, FCB will be recruiting Reverse Mortgage Consultants to fill 30 to 50 positions over the next 6-12 months. According to Daniel Diaddigo, President, FCB Mortgage Division, "FCB is committed to providing outstanding mortgage products in the communities that we serve. The significant growth in our Reverse Mortgage Division is a reflection of the needs in our current communities. ...

WASHINGTON — Patients with small kidney tumors are more likely to be offered treatment options based on surgeons' case volume and type of practice than on tumor characteristics, a Mayo Clinic study has found. Fellowship-trained surgeons who practice in academic medical centers with high volumes of patients with kidney tumors were 70 to 80 percent more likely to follow American Urological Association (AUA) guidelines by recommending partial nephrectomy. Surgeons in private practice who see few patients with kidney tumors more often offered radical nephrectomy: removal of ...

A special issue on Advanced Microelectronics Technologies is published in Volume 54, Issue 5 of SCIENCE CHINA: Information Sciences, in May, 2011. The issue contains 14 invited papers contributed by some leading researchers and internationally renowned experts in the field of microelectronics in both industry and academic from all over the world. Driven by the ever-increasing market demands in computing, communication, and multimedia applications, the microelectronics industry has got rapid development recently. Because of innovations and advancements at almost every ...

Twenty-five-year old Chris Corvino is from Missouri but of Italian descent and he's been a wunderkind of music ever since he was much younger. In fact in 8th grade, his music teacher created a Male Vocalist of the Year Award especially for him! That's how much of a talent he is. In 2002, Chris started recording with Eddie aka SK and Rocky and by 2004, he linked up with Jermaine (Skylissz the Colossus) and signed with Time Is Platinum Records. And in 2009, he released his debut album 'King of the Row' which featured local artists Lavish, Flo-Good, Gator, Chase Chansas, J-Bone, ...

DVDFab was lunched a new product 2D to 3D Converter on May 9, 2011, which is added to DVD Ripper, Blu-ray Ripper, and Video Converter as a "2D to 3D" option. At present, DVDFab now is the world's first and full-function software that has the ability to rip and convert a normal 2D DVD, 2D Blu-ray and 2D video to fantastic 3D output videos identical to the real 3D in a number of popular video formats which can be played on computer, some compatible 3D TV, or other compatible 3D display devices. "2D to 3D" Supported Converted Formats: With "2D ...

You don't have to visit Italy to have home made pasta; Italy will come to you while using Pasta Machine Atlas w/ Motor from Atlas Marcato. Obviously, to produce great pasta demands training creating great dough, however when you add the Atlas pasta machine to the mix, pasta aficionados couldn't imagine how amazingly well their recipes turned out. One Pasta Machine Atlas W/ Motor owner, David Paoletta of New Mexico, stated, "Once I had put together a fantastic recipe and quality results rolling out by hand, the addition of this machine made life fantastic!" Atlas ...

We Inspire Vision! Smart Kids Group Inc. (OTCBB: SKGP), http://www.smartkidsgroup.com, a global provider of children's digital education and entertainment, announces the launch of the first stage in a limited access for adults only of its social media website for the purpose of review and comments, Smart Kids Community, http://www.smartkidscommunity.com, for children and families. Richard Shergold, CEO of Smart Kids Group commented, "We have been energized with the initial phase that Anethum Corp has taken in the development of the community site. This is the start ...

What if there was a way to spend the day learning about Winthrop's yacht clubs, marinas, youth sailing programs, and marine businesses all in one place? Great news! Boating associates Robin G. Coles of TheNauticalLifestyle.com, John Crosby representing Winthrop's Harbormasters, Captain Dave Winkler Vice Commodore of Cottage Park Yacht Club, Bill Scanlon Past Commodore of Winthrop Yacht Club, and Joe Duplin Jr of Winthrop Elks announce Winthrop's First Annual National Marina Day. The date is set for Saturday, June 11, 2011, at the Winthrop Town Landing from 10:00am ...

The e-procurement leader in Asia is without a doubt South Korea, which has successfully implemented e-procurement since 1991. Since its implementation, E-Procurement has led to a five-fold increase in public procurement productivity according to James Kang, a Director at the Korean Public Procurement Service. He added, "E-procurement systems have contributed to the drastic reduction of illegal practices, due to the elimination of face-to-face contact between officials and suppliers, and automation of work." Indonesia is also looking into E-procurement as a ...

ASPHostPortal is a premiere web hosting company that specialized in Windows and ASP.NET-based hosting. ASPHostPortal has proved its existence in hosting company by supports the new Microsoft Web Matrix Hosting. This application is pre-installed on the server and it allows you to install several world-class favorites application, such as DotNetNuke, nopCommerce, etc. For more information about this new product, please visit http://www.asphostportal.com. It mentions that WebMatrix installs in minutes and incorporates a web server, database, and programming framework in ...

Answering the longtime demands of customers, LELO has this week released an antibacterial cleaning spray formulated to disinfect sex toys and other pleasure products. Available at lelo.com and select web shops and retailers, LELO Antibacterial Cleaning Spray is a unique toy cleansing fluid that can be sprayed on and wiped away in seconds before and after each use, all without having to rinse with water. According to information provided by the company, LELO Antibacterial Cleaning Spray contains antimicrobial agents and FDA-monograph compliant ingredients that are capable ...

Prominent photographer Sandy Puc' and expert cinematographer Jared Abrams have teamed up to bring the innovative If It Moves, Shoot It: Merging Motion and Stills tour this May to over 15 cities in the United States. Coming to Dallas on May 20, this is the second educational photography workshop this year for Sandy Puc'. The If It Moves, Shoot It seminar aims to pave the way for the future of at-your-fingertips video technology by informing photographers of all skill levels on the powerful video capability featured on the popular DSLR cameras. Now that digital video shooting ...

Primal.FM, Inc. is providing up-tempo and high quality rock music to enhance the workout experience. The music has been selected to have the correct beats per minute to improve cardio and weight training routines. Utilizing the latest cloud technology and professional streaming services, Primal.FM is available through it's website media player, various radio listing sites such as Apple's iTunes radio feature and TuneIn radio, and it can enjoyed portably on web-enabled media players via download of Primal.FM's media application for Apple's iPod/iPhone/iPad . Primal.FM's ...

G-Force Shipping, a non-asset based, third-party logistics provider based in Hanover, MA, salutes those carriers with the 2011 "Ship Shape" awards. "In working with more than 80 carriers, we hear a number of tremendous stories from customers about how so many of the carriers they work with do a fantastic job," said Gordie Macfarlane, president of G-Force Shipping. "With the Ship Shape awards, manufacturers, distributors, dealers and the general public have the opportunity to do a little more than say thank you for the great work these carriers ...

Lunera Lighting, Inc., a Silicon Valley company that designs, manufactures, and markets next-generation LED lighting, is pleased to announce that it will be well represented during Lightfair 2011 at several partner company booths. On display will be Lunera's award-winning 2200 SERIES Grid Lay-In fixture and the ultra thin suspended linear 6400 SERIES lights. The tradeshow and conference is held this year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center May 17-19, 2011. Daintree Networks - Booth #3250 Daintree Networks will show the Lunera 2200 SERIES Grid Lay-In LED Fixture ...

Tekon, a southern California manufacturer of cleaning and protective surface products announced today that its implementation of a Flat Rate shipping program has proven to be a winner in helping consumers make purchases while not being daunted by the added cost of shipping charges. Tekon CEO Tony Suarez has stated that "We are always experimenting with different marketing techniques that might help increase sales in a sluggish economy and what became clear in our trials was that consumers wanted a real 'break' on the shipping charges that are accessed due to purchases ...

Enjoy a day of golf with your friends and associates while supporting a very worthwhile cause. We look forward to seeing you out on the greens! Fan of the Feather, Inc. has announced that their First Annual 100 Golfers on the Green Golf Tournament and Dinner gala will take place on Friday, May 13. The event will be located at Twin Oaks Golf Course at 1425 N. Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos, CA 92069. Registration begins at 11:00am and shotgun start is at 1:00pm sharp. Join us with retired NFL player and alumni, Jim Weatherley, and enjoy a day of golf where you could ...

Founder of JKS Communication, Julie Schoerke on Blog Talk Radio's World of Ink Network show: The Writing Mama -May 13, 2011 Blog Talk Radio's World of Ink Network Show: The Writing Mama with hosts VS Grenier, Marsha Casper Cook and J.D. Holiday will be chatting with Julie Schoerke, founder of JKS Communications about marketing, media publicity and radio appearances. Julie and her company specializes in developing winning promotional strategies integrating traditional and new media for authors and publishers, and in managing comprehensive publicity campaigns. Before ...

Most Honored Living Swiss Jeweler to Unveil Line for Most Prestigious Retailers at Couture Show, Wynn Resort, Las Vegas, June 2-6 Sharon Ray, Vice President of Gilbert Albert Jewelry announced today that the Company will launch their precious jewelry range to the North American market at the exclusive Couture Show in Las Vegas, June 2-6, 2011. Gilbert Albert will be presented in the Lafite Ballroom, Booth 125 at the Wynn Resort. "We have chosen the most exclusive venue to introduce this most exclusive line of precious jewelry to exclusive retailers", said ...

Now ranked as the best selling detached new home neighborhood in Carlsbad, Rockrose at The Foothills will release a new phase of six homes on Saturday, May 14. New homes at Rockrose range from 2,116 to 3,875 square feet and feature three to four bedrooms in single- and two-story plans. Pricing in the new phase ranges from $593,000 with up to $10,000 in incentives. In addition to quality construction, Brookfield Homes has set a new standard for water and energy efficiency through its innovative eco-savvy program at Rockrose. Every home exceeds California's energy ...

Just in time for National Barbecue Month, the Napa Valley Wine Train has launched a new ride-and-dine package that focuses more on the flavor and finger-licking fun of barbecue. Known for his great gourmet cuisine, Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald is excited about delivering this new menu just in time for summer. "I have offered these ribs before as a special on our regular gourmet menu, and they are huge hits. I am really excited to be able to highlight this food, now in its own car and with its own menu," Chef Kelly said. "It is still the classy, gourmet ...

More people shop for a used car online than the number of people who shop for a used auto at a dealership, and they prefer an independent used car web site rather than shopping at a dealership web site. Nearly two thirds of all used car buyers began the shopping process for a used auto on the Internet, and 36 percent said they actually found the second-hand car they purchased online while only 26 percent said they found the used car they bought at a dealership, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Used Vehicle Market Report. According to the same report, ...

The CIO Cloud Summit team announced today a few of the delegates who will attend the upcoming technology event, including representatives from Barnes & Noble, Best Buy and Ciena Corporation. The CIO Cloud Summit, June 14-16 in Scottsdale, Arizona, will bring together CIOs and technology executives who are planning, executing or want to optimize cloud computing projects at their organizations. The event is an opportunity to network and attend in-depth agenda sessions in a relaxed, yet focused business setting. Agenda topics to be discussed include cloud computing ...

GRAND-AM favorite, Owen Trinkler returns to the Virginia International Raceway for the Bosch Engineering 200 on May 13-14. Trinkler with co-driver, Sarah Cattaneo, will be racing the #198 Cruise America/Thor Motorcoach/Flying J Mini Cooper S for RSR Motorsports. Owen and Sarah are currently 4th in Driver points, RSR is currently 3rd in Team points on the season in the GRAND-AM Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge Series Season. Owen was part of the RSR efforts that qualified in pole position the past two seasons in the same event. "We're really looking forward ...

Lake Arrowhead Village and the Village Merchants Association will kick off their FREE 2011 Lake Arrowhead Village Summer Concert Series this Friday, May 13 when the high-energy Rock, Blues and Funk band BacktraXX performs at 6:30 on Center Stage. On Saturday, May 14, Gold Rush Country will bring cutting-edge acoustic country to the stage, also at 6:30 p.m. BackTraXX was formed in 2007 and within a short time became one of the hottest cover bands in the Inland Empire. They play only the most popular classic rock dance songs from the 70's, 80's and 90's, along with a ...