Save the Date! Tickets Will Go Sale August 15th

Gateway to Big Sur presented by Hyatt Carmel Highlands and The Big Sur Food and Wine Festival To Kick Off on Thursday, November 6, 2014, at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands.

Carmel Highlands, CA, August 16, 2014 -- Hyatt Carmel Highlands, located at 120 Highlands Drive in the Carmel Highlands, long known as the legendary location for culinary talent and host of the world famous Masters of Food and Wine will serve as the lead sponsor and host of the opening event of the Big Sur Food and Wine Festival.

Tickets will be on sale through EventBrite on August 15th. Tickets purchased between August 15th and September 15th will be $105 per ticket. From September 15th to the November 6th tickets will be $125.00. Tickets can be purchased at https://gatewaytobigsur.eventbrite.com

Join us on Thursday, November 6th from 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. for the Gateway to Big Sur presented by the Hyatt Carmel Highlands and Big Sur Food and Wine Festival. The Gateway to Big Sur entices the palate in a celebration of local flair and regional flavor in the epicenter of culinary innovation.

Here is a preview of some of the top caliber restaurants that will be participating:
• 1300 Fillmore - SF
• Andres Bouchee
• Bernardus Vineyards
• Big Sur Roadhouse
• Black River Caviar
• Carmel Valley Ranch
• Cuvaison
• Dosa San Francisco
• Esalen
• Grasings
• Hitching Post Buellton
• Jennini
• La Balena
• Aubergine
• Mundaka
• Hyatt Carmel Highlands
• Passion Fish
• Porters in the Forest
• The Cheese Shop
• The Preserve
• Treebones

Winerie include:
• Albatross Ridge
• Banshee
• Birichino
• Calera Wine Company
• Chanin
• Chanin
• Chappellet Vineyard
• Cold Heaven Cellars
• Continuum (Carlo Mondavi)
• Crocker & Starr
• Dirty & Rowdy
• Domaine Select - 1st Winery
• Domaine Select - 2nd Winery
• Foxen
• Galante Vineyards
• Hartley Ostini
• Kunin
• Liquid Farm
• Madeleine Winery
• Maison Marques and Domaines - Roederer Champagne
• McIntyre
• Morgan Winery
• Mount Eden
• Paso CAB Collective
• Paul Lato Wines
• Perception
• Pisoni
• ROAR
• Shared Notes
• Tablas Creek Vineyard
• Talbott Vineyards
• Talley Vineyards
• Vineyard Brands
• Wedell Cellars
• Wind Gap Wines

Hyatt Carmel Highlands will be donating a portion of the proceeds from this event on November 6th to our charity partner the Big Sur Health Center.

The 2014 Big Sur Food and Wine Festival takes place November 6 - 9 throughout the coast of Big Sur. For more information, please contact Toby Rowland-Jones at 831-667-0800 or toby@bigsurfoodandwine.org, or visit www.bigsurfoodandwine.org

Background on Pacific’s Edge:
Pacific’s Edge is an award winning, glass-walled restaurant with spectacular ocean vistas. Our “California Coastal” cuisine provides the freshest local ingredients, meats and seafood, with dishes that meld a seasonal focus with sophisticated comfort food in a convivial ambiance that makes it appealing for everyday dining or any special occasion. Pacific’s Edge has received AAA 4 Diamond awards year after year, and has been named one of the Top 100 Restaurants in the United States by Zagat and one of the Top Ten Restaurants with a View by USA Today. Wine Spectator has lauded our wine list throughout the years with both Grand and Best of Award of Excellence awards.

About Hyatt Carmel Highlands, Overlooking Big Sur Coast
Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands features 48 luxuriously renovated guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 Ocean View rooms and 5 Garden View rooms. In addition, Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific’s Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 square feet of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a StayFit fitness facility. Situated only four miles from downtown Carmel, Hyatt Carmel Highlands idyllic setting and personalized service has attracted families, weddings, honeymooners and privileged travelers for nearly a century. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world’s finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure’s 2009 “T+L 500” World’s Best Hotels.www.hyattcarmelhighlands.com.

For Media Interviews or Media Tickets for the Thursday, November 6th event at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands, contact Marci Bracco Cain, Chatterbox PR (831) 747-7455 or marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com.

MEDIA CONTACT FOR HYATT CARMEL HIGHLANDS AND NOVEMBER 6 EVENT:

Contact Marci Bracco Cain (831) 747-7455 marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

MEDIA CONTACT FOR BIG SUR FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL:
Contact Toby Rowland-Jones – 831-667-0800– toby@bigsurfoodandwine.org

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox
Carmel, CA 93923
831-747-7455
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

MAX Agency Press Release - August 13, 2014

Max Agency Toronto has been turning out amazing talent for a decade now and this week’s feature is Jamie McCormick.

Toronto, ON, August 14, 2014 - Max Agency Toronto has been turning out amazing talent for a decade now and this week’s feature is Jamie McCormick. Jamie spoke to us about his three latest experiences on set for a commercial with Blue Cross, a commercial and print advertisement with Goodlife Fitness and a spot in a promotional video for Cityline, all of these bookings were obtained through MAX Model and Talent Agency Toronto.

Jamie had this to say about Blue Cross;

“It was very interesting to watch them film the commercial for Blue Cross because it was a combination of family in the background and lead actors in front, we shot the commercial in French and English and they did the voiceovers while we were there. I’ve ended up with people from all over Ontario and Quebec saying ‘I swear there was someone who looked exactly like you on TV.’ I was wearing a fake cast all day. It was a very interesting experience.”

Jamie, a MAX Agency Toronto Model and Actor, has been creatively and financially rewarded for his efforts as exemplified in his work for Goodlife. Jamie was hired for the commercial component but managed to get print work with the campaign as a result;

“It was awesome! The crew ran an extremely fun and inspiring kind of shoot. It was a lot of work. It was a couple days of shooting. The thing about that shoot is we were trying to beat the rain, trying to shoot in three separate spots, some of it was in door and some of it was out door and we were always on the run. We were shooting everywhere from an arena to a park in downtown Toronto and then back to Goodlife. It’s one of my favorite experiences so far.”

Jamie’s latest spot was for Cityline; A high profile opportunity featuring Cityline celebrities. Jamie appreciated the opportunity immensely and considered it a valuable learning experience.

“Cityline was the most technical shoot I’ve ever done. They were using a special technology with a robotic arm taking the exact same path at the exact same rate as the talent. It was the same technology they use in Hollywood when it looks like the talent is on the screen at the same time as a graphic or animated character but they layer it. It used to be done with a split screen. The camera would follow the exact same path the exact same pace and it looks like the host was walking at normal speed. So it’s really cool. It was the highest end shoot technically that I’ve ever been on.”

Jamie McCormick’s opportunities are frequent and he is offered auditions all the time even with the old black and white snap shot he’s been using as a professional photo, “I can’t get to as many auditions as Max Agency sets up for me because I work full-time and I live out of the city but Max Agency Toronto has done a great job with the time I can dedicate to this opportunity. It’s a lot of fun!”

MAX Agency’s Bookers are currently looking for new Talent! If you are interested we highly recommend visiting our Application page and filling out an application. Wishing MAX continued success in the industry we’re looking forward to the Fall season and future articles featuring Toronto models and Toronto Actors and projects and finding out more about MAX Modeling Agency Toronto!

Contact:
Natalya O
MAX Agency
2063 Yonge St. Suite 202
Toronto, Ontario M4S-2A2
416-482-5392
info@maxagency.com
http://www.maxagency.com

The Paradigm Shift in Physician Recruitment

The writers at The Ambulatory M&A Advisor tackle this question and explore the ins and outs of the physician recruitment process as well as how it has evolved in recent years.

Dallas, Texas, August 14, 2014 - When considering the future growth of ASCs, where is the concept of physician recruitment going? The writers at The Ambulatory M&A Advisor tackle this question and explore the ins and outs of the physician recruitment process as well as how it has evolved in recent years.

“Physician recruitment is the process by which we recruit physicians who will do procedures in our surgery centers,” explains Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC. “When we refer to physician recruitment, we are not recruiting physicians to invest in the surgery center — at least not until we have established a substantial relationship with them. We want them to use the surgery center for their cases.”

New strategies of physician recruitment are discussed in the article, which can be read in full here. Suffice it to say that when it comes to physician recruitment changes have occurred and will continue to do so. It’s important to place consistent emphasis on this area of growing your practice.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that covers the most up-to-date trends and topics surrounding ambulatory care center deal making, including information on investment banking in the ambulatory care realm.

To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

MADD “Crash Car” Exhibit and CHP Start Smart Program to Come to CIG Insurance’s 2nd Annual Community Safety Saturday™ September 6, 2014, in Monterey, California

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) hopes its dramatic exhibit will influence behavior to stop drunk driving. CHP Public Information Officer, Jaime Rios will talk to teens and parents about the Start Smart Teen Driving Program.

Monterey, CA, August 14, 2014 – The MADD Central Valley Chapter will bring the dramatic "Crash Car" Exhibit to CIG Insurance’s 2nd Annual CIG Community Safety Saturday™. Parents and teens will have the opportunity to learn about the CHP’s Start Smart program, a driver safety education class which targets new and future licensed teenage drivers between the age of 15 - 19 and their parents/guardians. CIG Community Safety Saturday will take place at Capital Insurance Group, 2300 Garden Road, on Saturday, September 6, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

MADD can see a future without drunk driving
The “MADD Crash Cars” are visual educational tools presented with the intention to change behaviors and attitudes concerning the dangers of drinking and driving and riding with an impaired driver. The “Crash Car” Exhibit also addresses the excessive use of speed and the failure to use seat belts, and explains the roles that each of these factors play in the injury or death of loved ones.

The MADD booth will feature graphic displays of auto accidents. Volunteers will distribute informational material related to the dangers and prevention of drunk driving. Victoria Flores, MADD Chapter Leader and Victim Advocate, explains, “Over 10,000 people in the United States are killed by drunk drivers every year. On average, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash every 51 minutes. In 2011, 226 children were killed in drunk driving crashes. These tragedies are 100% preventable."

CHP believes education is a key to teen driving safety
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens in the United States and CIG Insurance is committed to helping to keep teen drivers safe.

Parents and teens will have the opportunity to learn about and sign up for the CHP Start Smart teen driving program at CIG Community Safety Saturday. Jaime Rios, Public Information Officer, California Highway Patrol remarks, “One of the things that teens need to realize is that a vehicle becomes a deadly weapon when in the hands of someone who is not being responsible. Both Teens and their parent or guardian attend the class together. We want them coming out of the class realizing that their actions don’t just affect them --they affect passengers, other drivers, families and friends.”

Kathy and Fred Forgnone lost their daughter, Vanessa, in a car crash in 2002. Since then, they have been volunteering and speaking to teens and parents at classes and at CIG Community Safety Saturday events. Kathy Forgnone remarks, “I think the classes elicit conversation between teens and parents, probably on the way home from the class and at the dinner table with the whole family - there are real ‘heart to heart’ discussions.”

Arne Chatterton, CIG Vice President of Field Operations & Business Relations explains, “We are committed to spreading the message about driver safety classes for teens and making sure there is communication with parents. Programs like the CHP Start Smart Class make quite an impact in every community they touch.”

CIG Community Safety Saturday was developed by a CIG Insurance employee in 2010 and has been held throughout California and Nevada ever since. The event features activities, demonstrations, and educational services designed to improve the safety and security of children, teens, families, and communities. People of all ages will enjoy free games, prizes, and a wealth of materials and information from many different booths staffed by local and regional organizations.

CIG Community Safety Saturday will feature the following attractions:

Special Presentations for:

* Jaws of Life Demonstration at 11:30 am provided by the Monterey Fire Department

* Whiskie the Whale Spotter™, the famous rescue dog from Marine Life Studies, will perform whale tricks at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm

* California Highway Patrol will coordinate the child car-seat inspection station. They will also bring safety handouts and present information about their CHP Start Smart Driver Education classes available statewide for teens and their parents. Start Smart classes increase traffic-safety knowledge and better prepare teens for the road ahead.  Fred and Kathy Forgnone will be on hand to talk with attendees about the Start Smart program.

* Monterey Police Department will bring a squad car as well as crime prevention information.

* Monterey County Sheriff’s Office–Coastal Station Monterey will bring crime prevention handouts as well as their K-9, SWAT Team, and Search and Rescue vehicles. They will also do “meet and greets” with their K-9 team.

* Monterey County Crime Prevention Officers Association will provide safety brochures.
* Monterey Fire Department will bring a 55' ladder fire engine and safety information. They will also conduct a Jaws of Life demonstration showing how they cut open a car when necessary to free a driver trapped inside.

* American Red Cross–Monterey Bay Area Chapter will give out Family Disaster Plans.  Test your knowledge of Disaster Readiness and win prizes when you spin the “Wheel of Preparedness”.

* California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) will bring a fire engine and fire safety materials.

* California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services will provide educational materials about how to prepare for earthquakes and tsunamis.

* Monterey County Office of Emergency Services will bring emergency preparedness information.

* U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will bring water and boating safety materials as well as environmental protection information.

* Boy Scouts of America–Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council will provide emergency survival and safety tips.

* Girl Scouts of California’s Central Coast will provide safety information.

* Young artists from Youth Arts Collective will be on hand to sketch portraits and share information about YAC, the local after school art studio and mentoring program for artists, ages 14-22.

* Independent Transportation Network of Monterey County will bring information about its organization that offers rides to seniors and the visually impaired in Monterey County, California.

* United Way Monterey County will have an information booth including handouts about the 2-1-1 program.

* U.S. Forest Service will bring informational handouts as well as a wildland fire engine. Smokey Bear will also be on hand if he’s not busy fighting a forest fire!

* Sponsored by First 5 of Monterey County, MY Museum will bring the Wheelie Mobilee, a playground for the mind and so much more.

* Restorative Justice Partners will bring information about dispute resolution programs that foster empathy, accountability and restoration of fairness to victims and the community.

* Family Service Agency of the Central Coast/Suicide Prevention Service of the Central Coast will have a bean-bag toss and tic-tac-toe game and distribute their brochures and STOP cards.

* KlaasKids Foundation will conduct a Print-A-Thon that provides digital photo IDs & fingerprinting for every child.

* Community Emergency Response Volunteers (CERV) of the Monterey Peninsula will give out materials about turning off the gas/electricity and water in emergencies and simple medical responses learned in CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training.

* Recovers.org will provide information about community resilience and their project in Seaside and Monterey.

* Central Coast CERT Association will provide emergency preparation information.

* MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) will bring their “crash car” and provide handouts about the dangers of drinking and driving.

* The U.S. Coast Guard will bring their boat and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will provide water, boating and environmental protection information. Auxtter the Sea Otter mascot will also be on hand.

* Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District will provide information about trail hiking and wildlife safety.

* YWCA Monterey County will present information about domestic violence and the services it offers at both its Seaside and Salinas locations.

* YMCA will provide “Healthy Family Home” handouts and youth development information.

* Marine Life Studies will share information about protecting whales, dolphins and other marine wildlife and observing them safely in the wild. Whiskie the Whale Spotter™, a rescue dog, will perform her whale tricks and attendees will learn how Whiskie spots whales from Marine Life Studies' research boat in the Monterey Bay National Sanctuary.

* Monterey County Boys and Girls Club will have a Wheel of Fortune Safety Game and information about their organization.

* Community Partnership for Youth will bring face painters and offer a lanyard-making activity.

* KION/Telemundo is the media sponsor.

* Radio station 101.7 The Beach will provide music and prize giveaways.

At the conclusion of CIG Community Safety Saturday, a drawing will be held for exciting, family- oriented prizes, such as an annual family membership to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Family Plus annual memberships to MY Museum, four season passes to the 2015 Monterey County Fair, four passes for whale watching at Randy’s Whale Watching & Fishing, four passes to a performance at the Pacific Repertory Theatre, four passes for kayaking from Adventures By The Sea, a family pass to Elkhorn Slough Safari Nature Tours, and a family pass to the Monterey Zoo.

For more information about the event, please go to www.CIGsafetysaturday.com or call
(831) 233-5500.

Publicity Contacts: Wendy Brickman
Office: (831) 633-4444/Cell: (831) 594-1500
Email: Brickman@BrickmanMarketing.com

Barbara Howard
Office: (831) 920-2759 /Cell: (831) 521-8608
Email: writermarketer@gmail.com

About Capital Insurance Group:
Capital Insurance Group® (CIG) is the leading regional property and casualty insurer serving the Western U.S. since 1898. CIG insures Personal Auto, Homeowners, Farmowners, Condo Owners, Vacation Property, Renters, Apartment Building Owners, and many kinds of Commercial and Agricultural Auto and Property. The more than 115 year-old company is rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best, the independent financial monitor of the insurance industry. CIG manages personal, business, and agriculture risks underwritten by its affiliate companies: California Capital Insurance Company, Eagle West Insurance Company, Nevada Capital Insurance Company, and Monterey Insurance Company. Types of policies may vary from state to state. For more information, please visit www.CIGinsurance.com

CIG DELIVERS MORE. Continuously. ™

About the KlaasKids Foundation
The KlaasKids Foundation was established by Marc Klaas in 1994 to give meaning to the death of his twelve-year-old daughter, kidnap and murder victim Polly Hannah Klaas, and to create a legacy in her name that would be protective of children for generations to come. The foundation’s mission is to stop crimes against children by providing education and knowledge to the general public and promoting partnerships with concerned citizens, the private sector, organizations, law enforcement and legislators. www.klaaskids.org

Contact:
Wendy Brickman
Brickman Marketing
395 Del Monte Center #250
Monterey, CA 93940
831-633-4444
http://www.BrickmanMarketing.com

“Italian Night at Cibo Ristorante Italiano – A Fundaiser for Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation” on Thursday, August 28th

Don’t Miss “Italian Night at Cibo Ristorante Italiano - A Fundraiser for Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation “ on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Monterey, CA, August 14, 2014 - Don’t Miss “Italian Night at Cibo Ristorante Italiano - A Fundraiser for Festa Italia Santa Rosalia Foundation “ on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado in Downtown Monterey. Parking is available in the adjacent garage.

From 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Cibo will present a 4-course dinner for $24.95 featured below in addition to the regular menu and children’s menu. Special entertainment will be provided by the The Festa Italia All Stars featuring Mike Marotta Sr. and Mike Marotta Jr. with their amazing Accordians, Local favorite Drummer Dave Morwood, and Singers Ree Brunnell- Oracio Aiello, Dave Marzetti and Anthony Lane Cotroneo from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

20% of proceeds from the dinner will be donated to the Santa Rosalia Foundation.

Special “Italian Night” 4-Course Dinner for $24.95

Polenta Caprese
Grilled Polenta, Roasted tomato compote, pesto puree, balsamic reduction

Insalata Verde
Local Field Greens, Shaved Turnips, Parmigiano, Balsamic Vinaigrette

Choice:
Pennette Pasta with fresh Swordfish, tomato, eggplant and mint
or
Chicken Saltimbocca, Fontina Polenta, Vegetable of the day

Dolce
Tiramisú

Coffee, tea
$24.95 per person

Cibo’s $3 happy hour with tasty appetizers will be available from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

To RSVP, please go to www.cibo.com. For more information, call (831) 649-8151.

About the Santa Rosalia Fisherman’s Festival:
This year will mark the 81st Annual Santa Rosalia Fisherman's Festival honoring the local fishermen of Monterey, past and present. It is a celebrated event with wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment. We thank all those who came out and celebrated the Italian heritage with us in the past and we invite all to take part in the sights, sounds, food and culture that make the Italian experience so very special. Mark your calendars now to attend this year's gathering for three days of Italian cuisine, music, dancing, fun and friendship. This year's 3-day festival will take place from September 5th - 7th at the Custom House Plaza in downtown Monterey. Festival favorites include: unprecedented entertainment, raffles, bocce tournament, parade, Italian food, beer, wine and more, all offering something for everyone's enjoyment.

About Cibo:
Cibo Ristorante Italiano offers Italian cuisine, gourmet pizzas, cocktails, fine wines, cordials, and more, including gluten-free pizzas and pastas. Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. This beautiful, spacious and comfortable restaurant features an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere which is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic menu ranging from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners. Families are welcome and there is a special children’s menu. Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990.

Cibo is open every evening with dinner served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cibo Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is a popular “pre-event” and “after-party” destination. The bar features a $3 Happy Hour with special appetizers daily from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. They offer an extensive high quality local and international wine and beer list, cordials, microbrews, rare and small batch Bourbons, Scotches, Ports, Grappa and liqueurs, as well as espresso, coffee drinks and a full menu of cocktails.

Cibo also presents live music 6 nights a week. On Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the cool sound of Jazz accompanies dinner from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The restaurant features a lively and fun atmosphere with a DJ, Reggae, R&B, Rock or Salsa dance music on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with no cover charge. They also hold a special "Happy Hour Jazz Jam" from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month which includes Happy Hour food and drink specials.

With 150 seats, including intimate booths for dining , and room for over 50 people in the attractive bar area, Cibo also accommodates large groups for business functions, wedding rehearsals and receptions, special group dining events, and customized private parties.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano is the winner of numerous awards including California Writers Association Recommended Dining, Best Place to Meet Singles in Their 30's and 40's, Gold Key Award for Interior Design, Best Place to Enjoy a Martini, Best Place for Live Jazz, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Place to Dance, Best Martini and one of the Top 10 Happy Hours in Monterey.

For more information, go to www.cibo.com or call (831) 649-8151.

Contact:
Wendy Brickman
Brickman Marketing
395 Del Monte Center #250
Monterey, CA 93940
831-633-4444
http://www.BrickmanMarketing.com

Buying vs. Leasing for Your ASC

The startup of an ASC or other outpatient surgery center is a long and difficult process for prospective owner operators.

Dallas, Texas, August 13, 2014 - The startup of an ASC or other outpatient surgery center is a long and difficult process for prospective owner operators. One of the more difficult decisions that arise early on is the choice that an owner must make between buying a property and leasing space for their center.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor published an article covering this topic going through the pros and cons of both sides. Dr. John Gomez, Medical Director at Rapid-Med Urgent Care Center, and Adam Maciak, President and CEO at Boston Urgent Care, offer comments that help explain the different scenarios and considerations that an owner should consider.

“If you’re somebody who doesn’t have a background in real estate, I think it’s a better idea to lease, but you still have to know what you’re getting into when you sign that lease,” Maciak said. “I would advise having an experienced attorney review and help you negotiate your lease. A favorable lease can save you significant money and headaches over time. You need to clearly understand the terms of your lease. But, if you are a real estate savvy person, have the ability to purchase, and understand the market you are going into, my advice is to always buy.”

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that covers the most up-to-date trends and topics surrounding ambulatory care center deal making, including information on investment banking in the ambulatory care realm. To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

You can read the full article from The Ambulatory M&A Advisor here.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Only Wine Themed Hotel Launches New Wine Themed Room By Holman Ranch Vineyards

Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites has partnered with 14 local Monterey County wineries to create a unique guest experience celebrating the bounty of Monterey County’s vineyards.

Carmel, CA, August 13, 2014 – Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites has partnered with 14 local Monterey County wineries to create a unique guest experience celebrating the bounty of Monterey County’s vineyards. Each winery sponsors one room or suite, providing its own creative touches. From the McIntyre Vineyards room with its impressive 100-year-old section of grapevine to J. Lohr’s plush bathrobes, every winery’s room offers a signature luxury experience.

This August, Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites launched its newest wine themed room by Holman Ranch Vineyards.

Background on Holman Ranch Vineyards:
• Holman Ranch is located at the north eastern tip of the Carmel Valley, California. Holman Ranch estate-grown wine varietals are planted on approximately 19 acres of undulating terrain. The wines produced are unfined and crafted to deliver the true varietal of the grape from harvest to bottle. The climate and terroir of the appellation has played a critical part in the success of their wines. The warmth of the inland valley coupled with the cooling marine layer has proven to be an ideal microclimate for the production of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. The vineyards' Burgundy Clones have thrived from the perfect blend of ideal climate, southern exposure and thin rocky soils.

• The estate wines of Holman Ranch include: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Rosé of Pinot Noir. Carefully hand-harvested, cold pressed and bottled, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced from the fruits of our trees has a delightfully distinctive flavor.

The Holman Ranch Vineyards room brings the rustic flavor of Holman Ranch to quaint Carmel-by-the-Sea. The room incorporates design elements similar to what you find on the ranch and provides a comfortable, homey and unpretentious charm! Don’t miss the artwork adorning the wall of the Holman Ranch Vineyard room. You are transported to the vineyard overlooking the beauty of Carmel Valley!

Vendange Rooms Overview:
• The cozy rooms have sleek, modern bathrooms finished with imported Spanish marble.
• Views of both the Inn’s beautiful gardens and the Carmel skyline are plentiful.
• Sleeping areas are appointed with memory foam-top beds, deluxe linens, and high-definition flat screen televisions - not that you’ll want to stay indoors.

Cottage Suite:
• The separate Cottage Suite offers a generous 650 square feet of living space. With a California King bed, 50” high definition flat screen television, gas fireplace and kitchenette, it’s the perfect place for a honeymoon or romantic weekend getaway.

Wine Themed Rooms:
• Blaire Estate
• Holman Ranch Vineyards
• Dawn’s Dream
• Galante
• J. Lohr
• Joullian
• Manzoni
• McIntyre
• Otter Cove
• Pierce Winery
• Tudor
• Twisted Roots
• Ventana
• Cima Collina

Wine Room Highlights:
Twisted Roots King Suite
Twisted Roots believes in letting the grapes speak for themselves. They feel that the work in the vineyard is where the wines get their flavor and overall complexity. As "Green Growers" they follow sustainable farming practices throughout the entire wine making process. In creating the Twisted Roots room, winemaker Josh Ruiz took the same philosophy to design as he does to making wines. Canvas pictures from the Twisted Roots vineyard adorn the walls, custom artwork made from barrels, rod iron and wine bottles show case the bar and more!

Ventana Vineyards:
Ventana Vineyards believes great wines are made in the vineyard, and the Ventana Vineyard has the perfect combination of water, soil, climate, art and science to create superb, world-class wines. Our success is evidenced by the number of awards that we have won over the years on wine made from this remarkable property. In fact, wines from our Ventana Vineyard have earned more medals and awards than any other single vineyard in America. When creating their Ventana Vineyards wine themed room they brought the story of the vineyard to the room.

• Custom canvas prints grace the walls telling the story of the vineyards.
• The winemaker’s story can be found on the room for all to enjoy.
• A Ventana Vineyards wine barrel has been converted into a custom snack bar full of delicious Ventana Vineyard logoed snacks and wine!
• The bed has a logoed throw and the walls have actually small vines from the vineyard affixed to them.

J. Lohr:
Flavorful wines, quite literally “wines full of flavor” are the mission at J. Lohr. J. Lohr’s unwavering focus on flavors sounds so simple, yet it’s surprisingly complex. Achieving the best flavor demands total control, every step of the way, and is the result of planting each site to its ideal grape variety and applying artisanal winemaking techniques, including extended maceration, barrel and malolactic fermentation, among others. When you stay in the J. Lohr room you soak up the flavor of the vineyard. From grapevine wreaths and a barrel on the balcony that offers the perfect table top to enjoy some wine and cheese to art from the vineyard and a custom J. Lohr wine display, you will as if you have been transported to the vineyard.

Additional Rooms with Unique Features:
• McIntyre Vineyards brought in a 5 foot vine from the vineyard that is the masthead for the bed as well as created custom glass lamps etched with the McIntyre wine label. Truly spectacular to view!

• Cima Collina has their vineyard artist create custom painting for the room made from wine barrels and rod iron as well as creating their own logoed bed side stand.
Amenities:

• The Inn offers breakfast daily and wine tasting on the weekends.
• Wines that are typically available only in partner wineries’ tasting rooms are also available to guests for purchase.
• Guests can relax with a glass of wine around the inviting fire pit in the garden and enjoy live music. (available most weekends)

Monterey County Wine Facts:
• Did you know? Monterey County is the one of the largest wine growing and producing regions in California which is one of the reasons why it was named as one of 2013's "Top Ten Wine Travel Destinations" in the world by Wine Enthusiast Magazine.
• In Carmel-by-the-Sea alone, you can spend a weekend wine-tasting without ever getting in a vehicle!
• Downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea has become a bona fide wine tasting destination, with enough tasting rooms to keep visitors busy for a weekend and even more about to open.
• Carmel Valley's tasting rooms (11 miles from Carmel-by-the-Sea) are not overly crowded and provide a warm, personal interaction with tasting hosts and winemakers.

Vendange is conveniently located a short drive away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, just off of scenic Highway 1, with free parking for guests. We’re minutes away from downtown Carmel’s shopping and fine dining, scenic 17-Mile Drive, and the world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium. Vendange Carmel is located at 24815 Carpenter St., Carmel, CA 93923. Telephone 831.624.6400, fax 831.624.5111. Website: www.vendangecarmel.com, email reservations@vendangecarmel.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox
Carmel, CA 93923
831-747-7455
http://www.vendangecarmel.com

Transitioning from Postini to Vault: A to Z

About a year ago, Google announced that it was sunsetting Postini and transitioning to Vault.

Sunnyvale, CA, August 13, 2014 - About a year ago, Google announced that it was sunsetting Postini and transitioning to Vault. Now, it appears that this pronouncement may finally be happening. If you are Postini client, now is the time that you should prepare for the transition.

The good news is that you do not have to purchase Vault for this transition. If you are a Google Apps user, then all of your archived email data on Postini will be migrated to a new Vault account that will be added to your current Google Apps structure. If you are not a Google Apps user, then you will get both Google Apps and Vault.

How the Transition Works

Transition procedures for Postini Classic customers and Postini Hybrid customers differ.

If you’re a Postini Classic customer:

* You use only Postini; you’re not using Google Apps.

* You use an on-premise (non-Gmail) mail server.

The transition for Postini Classic customers includes updated mail routing when you begin the transition. For more details, please go to: support.google.com/a/answer/3508933

If you’re a Postini Hybrid customer:

* You're a Google Apps customer who can route mail to on-premise mail servers.

* In addition to Google Apps, you also use Postini message security or message discovery (archiving).

* You log in to the Google Admin console and the Postini Admin Console with separate login credentials.

The transition for Postini Hybrid customers includes reviewing your Google Apps configuration and modifying it if needed, and routing your mail through Google after beginning the transition process. For more details, please go to: support.google.com/a/answer/2938980

Post Transition Issues
After the transition, your Postini archive data will be transitioned and there should be no duplicate data because the Postini to Google Vault transition tool recognizes duplicates. In the event that some messages are duplicated, however, you should be able to delete them from Vault by creating a custom retention rule which matches only that specific message.

If you decided not to do transitioning to Google Apps from Postini, then there is no transition tool available to migrate the data. If your Postini domain transitions to Google Apps then all of the Google Message Discovery(GMD) data will be transferred to the domain's Google Vault automatically. The only other option beyond this is to export the Postini GMD data from your Postini Admin Console and then use Google Apps Migration for Microsoft Exchange(GAMME) to transfer it to Google Vault.

What About Cost?
The good news, as mentioned above, is that no matter which Postini service you are using, you won’t have to make extra payment for the transition. That means your price will remain same as what you are currently paying for your Postini service; you can use Google Apps and Vault service while saving up to 87% of the cost. If you are currently using Postini GMD service, you will be transitioned to Google Apps Vault. If you are using Google Message Security(GMS) service for your email spam filtering, you will be transitioned to Google Apps for Business. In addition to that, price for Google Apps Vault will stay the same until 2016.

To learn more about Postini transitioning, contact Netkiller at info@netkiller.com or visit our website at www.netkiller.com. Netkiller is the Top Postini service provider in the Google Apps marketplace, and we have helped thousands of businesses to adopt Google’s Cloud Based Archiving Solution.

Netkiller PR contact:
440 N Wolfe Rd.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Tel. 408-641-0114
email:info@netkiller.com

About Netkiller
Netkiller is a provider of cloud based productivity solutions based on Google Apps. We “Fill the GApps” by providing features and functionality needed by business users, but not provided by Google Apps. Netkiller products offers the best available document security and workflow management, inventory management, contacts management solution available on the cloud. Netkiller is a Google Enterprise Partner, and our solutions are pure Google Apps solutions developed using Google’s API’s and fully compatible with Google’s security protocols. Netkiller is based in the heart of Silicon Valley with offices in South Korea and India.

Contact:
Harry Jung
Netkiller
440 N Wolfe Rd
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
408-641-0114
info@netkiller.com
http://www.netkiller.com

Real Estate Tech Academy Website Has Now Been Launched

Attention, realestatetechacademy.com was launched Friday August 1 at 8am PST. Real Estate Tech academy provides step by step video tutorials on how real estate agents can optimize technology, saving time and money in everyday language.

Las Vegas, NV, August 12, 2014 - Real Estate Tech Academy has officially launched their technology training website realestatetechacademy.com . The site went live Friday August 1 at 8am. It is designed to teach active real estate agents how optimize and simplify technology in their business. The first module, Social Media For Real Estate, has been in high demand for years. As technology has multiplied, the entire real estate process is changing with great speed and is often complex. Real Estate Tech Academy is the industry’s leading training resource.

The first module available is called Social Media For Real Estate. With over over 50 videos and nearly 15 hours of tutorials, any real estate agent will learn Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin, Google+ and Hootsuite like the pros, to convert contacts to clients.

The founder of Real Estate Tech Academy, Daren Phillipy, shared how he came up with this concept "The demand for real estate agents to be efficient in their technology is at an all time high. As a real estate coach, I am continually being asked by other real estate agents how to set up and use their technology. I help each agent, individually one-on-one, teaching them how to use their technology. Even though the agents loved the training, they were challenged in duplicating the things I taught one-on-one. They also want more time to work with me. Real Estate Tech Academy creates a place real estate agents are taught on their own time, and they love it!!!"

The first real estate technology training module available is the Social Media For Real Estate. It consists of over 50 step-by-step training videos providing nearly 15 hours of tutorials. The platforms taught in the Social Media For Real Estate Module is: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Hootsuite. Each section teaches real estate agents how to set up and use each tool with simple instructions, pointing out key features of each platform and demonstrating powerful and valuable tips and tricks that will help each member how to use social media like the pros.

Social Media For Real Estate is priced at an introductory rate of $10 a month. Founder, Daren Phillipy said, "I designed the price for complete affordability. These tutorials are made so real estate agent can access the module whenever they want, as a reference when completing their tasks, just as if I was there for them or whenever they want me." This way they can afford access to the training for months or even years.

About Real Estate Tech Academy
Real estate Tech Academy is based out of Henderson, Nevada was launched online by Daren Phillipy in August 2014. Real Estate Tech Academy teaches real estate agents how to use technology in their real estate business. It is a web based company that provides step by step video tutorials covering many different areas of technology in the real estate industry. To learn more about Real Estate Tech Academy visit http://www.realestatetechacademy.com

Contact:
Daren Phillipy
Real Estate Tech Academy
1034 Twin Berry Ct
Henderson, NV 89002
702-706-4949
http://www.realestatetechacademy.com

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Launches Pin it to Win it Contest

Our beautiful location is just one of the fabulous things about staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey! Fall is in the air!

Monterey, CA, August 12, 2014 - Our beautiful location is just one of the fabulous things about staying at the Hyatt Regency Monterey! Fall is in the air! That means shorter days, colder temperatures and, yes, the holidays will soon be upon us once again. That means now is the time to pamper yourself. With Marilyn Monroe Spas, it’s never been more glamorous! Post your favorite Marilyn Monroe pictures and quotes in our newest Pin-It-To-Win-It Contest for the chance to win a two-night stay and a massage treatment for 2 at Marilyn Monroe Spas at Hyatt Regency Monterey!

TO ENTER THE CONTEST SIMPLY:

* Follow us on Pinterest: pinterest.com/montereyhyatt

* Create a board titled: Marilyn Monroe Spas at Hyatt Regency Monterey

* Add a minimum of 5 pictures of your favorite Marilyn Monroe pictures and/or

* quotes with the hashtag #MarilynMonroeSpasAtHyattRegencyMonterey

* Email a link your board to: marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

* One lucky winner will receive a two-night stay at Hyatt Regency Monterey and a massage treatment for 2 at Marilyn Monroe Spas! Winner will be announced October 5th!

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course:
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s house, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge, personalized concierge service at the Regency Club, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, tennis courts, pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox
Carmel, CA 93923
831-747-7455
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/

Check it out at Cibo! Month of August Features a Great Live Music Line-Up at Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Great music, food, cocktails and ambiance! Like the fabulous dinner nightclubs of the past, Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado, Monterey, CA

Monterey, CA, August 12, 2014 - Great music, food, cocktails and ambiance! Like the fabulous dinner nightclubs of the past, Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado, Monterey, CA (www.cibo.com) takes great pride in offering an array of high quality live music six nights a week in a comfortable, spacious and beautiful setting. Cibo features some of the best musicians found in Monterey County as well as top bands visiting the area from across the world, with no cover charge. This award-winning restaurant and bar offers the perfect venue for a relaxing dinner or drinking and dancing fun.

On Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the cool sound of jazz accompanies dinner from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. greatly enhancing the dining experience. Stay later and enjoy a party atmosphere and a lively mix of soul, funk, and R&B dance music Fridays and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. - 1:30 am (see bands below). There’s also a "Happy Hour Jazz Jam" from 2:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month with drink specials, dining, dancing and no cover charge.

The restaurant features the “best of the best” respected local professional musicians weekly from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 pm. including Lee Durley and Joe Indence (Tuesday nights), Andrea’s Fault Trio (Wednesday nights), Ben Herod Trio (Thursday nights) and Jaqui Hope (Sunday nights). On the weekends, top local DJ's Steb Montez Justin Horrell Hanif Panni and Tony Calvert rev up the fun with their REWIND format featuring The Best of the Past, Present and the Future. Saturday night rotates with visiting or local top bands including AC Myles, John Michael Band, VYBE, Mofo Party Band and BTA.

Also, on Wednesday, August 6th: Kaycie along with MADDOX Presents Premier Singles Mixer “1+1”

Kaycie along with MADDOX Presents invite you to Monterey's Premier Singles Mixer, “1 + 1” on Wednesday, August 6th from 7:00 p.m. – Midnight, at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey (831) 649-8151. Italian aphrodisiac-inspired complimentary appetizers will be served from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Andrea’s Fault Trio will perform live jazz and R&B from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. No cover charge. 21 and older.

Participating guests will be given special 1+1 colorful beads. As a fun ice breaker activity, men will only be able to buy blue drink tickets for 1+1 signature cocktails, including Love Potion 831 and Liquid Courage, among others and they will have to approach a woman of their choice to buy their drinks with blue tickets. And correspondingly, women will only able to buy red drink tickets and then they can approach a man of their choice to use the red tickets to buy 1+1 signature cocktails. Should you find your match and choose to have dinner that evening at Cibo, start your wonderful journey together with a complimentary glass of Prosecco.

On Friday, August 8th, Cibo Hosts Classic Car Week Driver Reception on August 8th
The heart of historic downtown Monterey will be transformed into an outdoor motorsports museum when historic race cars line Alvarado Street between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, August 8th as Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca kicks of the 2014 Monterey Classic Car Week activities. Be sure to stop by and celebrate Classic Car Week at Cibo Ristorante Italiano, 301 Alvarado Street in Downtown Monterey (831) 649-8151. Between 5 and 7 p.m. on Friday, August 8th, Cibo is hosting a special Classic Car Week Driver Reception that will be open to the public at 5 p.m. with complimentary appetizers until 7 p.m. There will be live jazz from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. with Andrea’s Fault Trio.

August 2014 Music Line-Up at Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Note: Most details are at http://cibo.com/calendars/august.htm

At a Glance:

Week of August 5, 2014

Tuesday, August 5, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Lee Durley and Joe Indence – Jazz and Swing
Wednesday, August 6, 2014 - 7 pm – 10 pm – Kaycie and Maddox Presents “1+1” Premier Singles Mixer including Andrea’s Fault Trio – Jazz and R&B from 7 pm – 10 pm
Thursday, August 7, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm- Ben Herod Trio – Swing Jazz
Friday, August 8, 2014 – 5 pm – 7 pm – Classic Car Week Drivers Reception with Live Jazz by Andrea's Fault Trio from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, August 8, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am - REWIND – The Best of the Past, Present and the Future
Saturday, August 9, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am – John Michael Band – Classic Rock
Sunday, August 10, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Jaqui Hope – Jazz and Pop

Week of August 12, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Lee Durley and Joe Indence – Jazz and Swing
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Andrea’s Fault Trio – Jazz and R&B
Thursday, August 14, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm- Ben Herod Trio – Swing Jazz
Friday, August 15, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am - REWIND – The Best of the Past, Present and the Future
Saturday, August 16, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am – VYBE – Rock, R&B
Sunday, August 17, 2014 – 2 pm – 5 pm – Happy Hour Jazz Jam Hosted by Roger Eddy
Sunday, August 17, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Jaqui Hope – Cocktail Jazz

Week of August 19, 2014
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Lee Durley and Joe Indence – Jazz and Swing
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Andrea’s Fault Trio – Jazz and R & B
Thursday, August 21, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Ben Herod Trio – Swing Jazz
Friday, August 22, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am - REWIND – Best Music of the Past, Present and the Future
Saturday, August 23, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am – MoFo Party Band – Blues/West Coast Swing
Sunday, August 25, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Jaqui Hope – Cocktail Jazz

Week of August 26, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Lee Durley and Joe Indence – Jazz and Swing
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Andrea’s Fault Trio – Jazz and R & B
Thursday, August 28, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Ben Herod Trio – Swing Jazz
Friday, August 29, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am - REWIND – The Best of the Past, Present and the Future
Saturday, August 30, 2014 – 10 pm – 1:30 am – BTA- Soul, Funk and R & B
Sunday, August 31, 2014 – 7 pm – 10 pm - Jaqui Hope – Cocktail Jazz

Details and bios:

Tuesday, August 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th (every Tuesday night) from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Vocalist/percussionist Lee Durley and Keyboardist Joe Indence

Musical style: Jazz and Swing

Vocalist/percussionist Lee Durley and keyboardist Joe Indence are two of the most prominent and respected musicians in the Monterey musical community. Lee Durley, who has had multiple appearances at the world famous Monterey Jazz Festival, has been pleasing fans for decades with his rich vocal stylings and musicianship. His vocal texture has been compared to Lou Rawls, Nat King Cole, and Joe Williams. Durley has performed at clubs, festivals, and special events all over the West Coast, Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe, as well as several successful European tours including featured performances at the Marciac and Avignon Jazz Festivals in France. Lee is also a long-time member on the Board of Directors of the Monterey Bay Blues Festival.

Joe is a talented pianist, arranger, conductor and accompanist, performing and recording Classical, Popular and Jazz music. For many years, he has been Pianist in Residence at the beautiful Highlands Inn in Carmel.

Lee and Joe worked together for years at the Lodge at Pebble Beach, and currently play weekends together at the Highlands Inn in Carmel. In 2006, Lee & Joe released "Monterey Easy", a delightful CD that features some very tasteful easy listening favorites. Musically, they are drawn to the timeless songs that have lasted throughout the years.

From the classic swing of the 30's and on through the decades to the Adult Contemporary music of today, Lee Durley and Joe Indence play the music that you remember and love to dance to. From timeless love ballads to swing, Latin, waltzes, and light rock, Lee and Joe present a diversity of musical moods with style, taste and courteous professionalism. Lee and Joe accompany themselves with sequenced bass and drum tracking. This, combined with the many sounds Joe can coax from a synthesizer (such as strings and horns) gives this dynamic twosome the rounded, full-bodied sound you'd expect to hear from a full band! If desired, they can also add a saxophonist for a trio. This spirited duo will lend class and panache to any special event.

Wednesday, August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th (every Wednesday night) from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Andrea's Fault Trio

Musical style: Jazz and R&B

Andrea's Fault Trio was formed in 1995. Since then, they have played just about every venue on the Monterey Peninsula from winery events to outdoor festivals, concerts, corporate events, and weddings, winning fans along the way. Their extensive repertoire traverses a wide variety of styles including jazz standards, blues, and R&B favorites from the 50’s and 60’s. The trio just released a new CD “Can You Feel It”. The band features upright bassist/vocalist Rick Chelew. Lead vocals are evenly split between guitarist Darrin Minchell and drummer Andrea Carter.
Among the tracks the band performs are Tom Waits’ “Way Down in the Hole” (the theme song for “The Wire”), The Rolling Stones classic “Play with Fire”, and the Drifters’ Under the Boardwalk”, and the Jazz standard “East of the Sun and West of the Moon” which has been recorded by Sarah Vaughn, Tony Bennett and Diana Krall.

Thursday, August 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th (every Thursday night) from 7:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m.

Ben Herod Trio

Musical Style: Swing Jazz

Saxophonist Ben Herod plays a blend of traditional and modern jazz, from Gypsy jazz and swing to Bossa Nova and funk with a style often described as smooth and mellow yet classic and kinetic. He'll be joined by some of Monterey's best Jazz musicians and vocalists.

Friday, August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th (every Friday night) from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m

REWIND: The Best of the Past, Present and the Future

Musical Style: Best Music of the Past, Present and Future

On the One Presents REWIND with resident DJ's Steb Montez, Justin Horrell, Hanif Panni and Tony Calvert every Friday night. Enjoy the Best Music of the Past, Present and Future REMIXED every Friday night. Bring your dancing shoes!

Saturday, August 2nd, 2014 – 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

A.C. Myles

Musical Style: Rock/Blues

A.C. Myles, guitarist and singer, has traveled the United States, Europe and the Middle East as guitarist/vocalist in Blues, Soul/R&B, Rock and Modern Country acts both as an invaluable sideman and as an ever-charismatic front man. Myles led his own blues/rock/roots trio primarily touring Northern and Central California for 6 years with 150+ bookings a year without agent or label and has sold several thousand of his self released recordings. In the past Myles has backed traditional blues artists Fillmore Slim, Craig Horton, The Carter Bros., Hosea Leavey. He just recently spent 2 years as touring guitarist for acclaimed R&B/Soul/Blues artist John Nemeth band touring 200 nights a year primarily in the United States, Canada & Europe,

Growing up in the migrant worker and blue collar rurals of the Central California town of Fresno. He played, like many young musicians, in the school music programs. Although without any formal music training, Myles was accepted into the high school jazz band, and eventually taught himself the basics of reading music and won several awards for 'Outstanding Musicianship' because of his formidable guitar solos.

With a keen ear and sincere passion, A.C. has become a gifted entertainer and musician, continually pleasing his small audiences. His personal appearances have a 'take no prisoners' approach which; along with a healthy dose of humor, usually gets even the toughest audience on his side. With a performance schedule that might make lesser musicians opt to take up with a good book and a glass of wine, A.C. Myles has a strong work ethic and undiminished ambition. At every chance proclaiming his inalienable right to boogie and rock.

Saturday, August 9th – 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

John Michael Band

Musical Style: Classic Rock

The John Michael Band is a viable dance rock band, well versed in many styles and jandras. John Michael Band has been playing along the northern California coast since 2010, in clubs such as: The Crow's Nest, Seabright Brewery in Santa Cruz, Zelda's, The Wharf House, The Fog Bank in Capitola, Sam's Chowder House in Half Moon Bay, The Mucky Duck and Bullwhackers in Monterey. John Michael Band has had the honor of opening up for The Temptations in 2011 at The Sunset Center in Carmel. The Band is very danceable and versatile in many styles such as: funk, soul, blues, reggae, ska, punk and metal. John Michael Band musicians consist of vocalist John Michael, guitarists: Vinny Johnson (Vinny Johnson Band) D.B. Walker (D.B. Walker Band) Patrick Golden (Bog Iron) Duane Stringfellow, drummer Keith Wieland (Dani Page Band and Touched Too Much) bassist and drummer Keith Graves (Jefferson Starship and Quicksilver Messenger Service) and bassist Avey Gonzalez (Vienna Teng and Drive from the Bay Area).

Saturday, August 16th – 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

VYBE

Musical Style: Classic Rock

VYBE is a collaboration of talented, seasoned musicians who came together simply because of their Love of Playing Music!!! Formed early 2010 VYBE has become a local favorite with many venues and audiences! VYBE'S members come from a strong list of other bands and have opened for many National Acts such as Heart, Billy Squire, Kid Rock, Pat Travers, Eddie Money, and Y&T just to name a few.

Saturday, August 234d – 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

MoFo Party Band

Musical Style: Blues and West Coast Swing

About the MoFo party Band
It’s 25 years later and they’re still wowing the crowd! The MoFo Party Band, founded by brothers John and Bill Clifton, have seen the evolution of the open jam band at Zapp's Park in Fresno, CA into the internationally renowned high energy Blues & West Coast Swing group it is today. The MoFo Party Band has performed thousands of times throughout the U.S. and also in over 15 countries, including many of the world's blues festivals. They have become a favorite to many around the world with their high energy performance, polished yet authentic sound, and their timeless retro look. Frontman John Clifton entertains the audience with his refined virtuoso harmonica ability and his endearing bravado/humor/ candor he exudes in each and every performance. Guitarist, Bill Clifton (Brother Bill), rocks the crowd with his authentic voicings and leads that are influenced by the greats of the Golden Years of blues. Don't be surprised if you see him walk on tables and then some. Bill is a showman! Through and through, this is not a show to be missed especially if you enjoy dancing and just plain fun! The band is currently preparing for their next studio album which is to be released by Rip Cat records. For more information, go to www.mofopartyband.com

Saturday, August 30, 2014 – 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

BTA

Musical Style: Soul, Funk and R & B

Like the band name says, they're "Back Together Again". After gigging around Monterey and other venues up and down California and Nevada 20+ years ago, they're doing it again. Members of the group have performed, produced or opened for various groups and notables as Con Funk Shun, Chic, Heatwave, Narada Michael Walden, Connie and on NBC’s “Today Show”, and toured across the US, Japan and Germany. B.T.A. is a local group whose members are Tiffany Cepeda on lead vocals, Rence Perez on lead vocals and keyboard, Ken Henderson on bass, Marv Panganiban on drums, Dee King on guitar, James Perry on vocals and Christian Salas on percussion. Come check them out and see if they made the right move, dancing and partying like back in the day...because they're "Back Together Again".

Sunday, August 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st – 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Jaqui Hope

Musical Style: Cocktail Bluesy Jazz

Jaqui Hope is a singer with a voice 'like warm sheets on a Sunday morning.' Singing a bluesy jazz style, she chooses songs that grab her attention from back in the day to today. To listen with your loved one is to enhance the romance of your ambiance, if without one, let her voice sooth your soul.

Sunday, August 3rd, 17th, (1st and 3rd Sundays) 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Happy Hour Cibo Jazz Jam hosted by Roger Eddy

Musical Style: Jazz Jam

Hosted by Roger Eddy and friends, featuring some of the finest jammin' musicians from far and wide! Happy hour specials, drink specials, bar menu, and full menu available. Dining, dancing, drinking, listening, and of course swingin' jazz!!

About Cibo
Cibo Ristorante Italiano offers Italian cuisine, gourmet pizzas, cocktails, fine wines, cordials, and more. Cibo (pronounced chee-bo) means food in Italian, but it’s more of a feast for the senses. This beautiful, spacious and comfortable restaurant features an intimate yet vibrant atmosphere which is accentuated with expressive art in the form of photography, paintings, sculpture, hand-blown glass and live jazz. Fusing the best of old and new world Italian cuisine, Cibo offers an eclectic menu ranging from gourmet pizzas to multi-course dinners, including an array of gluten-free pizza and pasta. Families are welcome and there is a special children’s menu. Cibo has been a favorite of locals and visitors alike since 1990.

Cibo is open every evening with dinner served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The Cibo Bar is open from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and is a popular “pre-event” and “after-party” destination. The bar features a $3 Happy Hour with special appetizers daily from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. They offer an extensive high quality local and international wine and beer list, cordials, microbrews, rare and small batch Bourbons, Scotches, Ports, Grappa and liqueurs, as well as espresso, coffee drinks and a full menu of cocktails.

Cibo also presents live music 6 nights a week. On Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, the cool sound of Jazz accompanies dinner from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. The restaurant features a lively and fun atmosphere with Reggae, R&B, Rock or Salsa dance music on Friday and Saturday nights from 10:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. with no cover charge. They also hold a special "Happy Hour Jazz Jam" from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. every first and third Sunday of the month which includes Happy Hour food and drink specials.

With 150 seats, including intimate booths for dining , and room for over 50 people in the attractive bar area, Cibo also accommodates large groups for business functions, wedding rehearsals and receptions, special group dining events, and customized private parties.

Cibo Ristorante Italiano is the winner of numerous awards including California Writers Association Recommended Dining, Best Place to Meet Singles in Their 30's and 40's, Gold Key Award for Interior Design, Best Place to Enjoy a Martini, Best Place for Live Jazz, Best Italian Restaurant, Best Place to Dance, Best Martini and one of the Top 10 Happy Hours in Monterey.

For more information, go to www.cibo.com or call (831) 649-8151.

Contact:
Wendy Brickman
Brickman Marketing
395 Del Monte Center #250
Monterey, CA 93940
831-633-4444
http://www.BrickmanMarketing.com

New Hire in Healthcare

Angie Cornwell, RDA Joins Dental Team at Jeanette Kern, DDS

Monterey, CA, August 12, 2014 – Angie Cornwell, RDA, has joined Dr.Jeanette Kern and her dental care team as the Clinical Care Coordinator. Cornwell assists Dr. Kern with oral surgeries and the placement of dental prosthetics. She also coordinates across team functions to ensure the highest level of care is provided to each Kern dental patient.

Cornwell is a graduate of Monterey Peninsula College where she earned her degree in Dental Assisting. She has completed post-graduate clinical education focused on occlusion (how teeth fit together) and 3D bite scanning.

Cornwell’s continuing education allows her to support Dr. Kern in the creation of dental care plans for people with compromised oral function, problems chewing, or excess wear of the teeth. Each patient is interviewed by Cornwell as part of the health history intake process. Getting to know each person who receives dental care in the practice is Cornwell’s favorite part of her role.

“Having a conversation about health with each patient I care for allows me to get to know our patients as individuals,” says Cornwell. “My job is about a lot more than dentistry; it is about understanding our patient friends, their unique needs for care and how their smiles fit their lifestyles. It is the getting to know people and then blending their personal needs and preferences with clinical care that continually excites me about my work.”

On July 24th, Cornwell attended the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards dinner with Dr. Kern and her care team. The office of Jeanette Kern, DDS was a 2014 Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Finalist in the healthcare category.

Dr.Jeanette Kern is an award-winning dentist whose recognitions include Outstanding Woman in Monterey County by the Monterey County Commission on the Status of Women, Business Excellence Award from the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Woman of the Year from the Professional Women’s Network.

Dr. Kern completed postdoctoral training with world-renowned dental instructors at the Rosenthal Institute at New York University and the Pacific Aesthetic Continuum at University of the Pacific. Prior to becoming a dentist, Dr.Kern worked as a dental hygienist and taught Hygiene at UCLA and USC. She graduated at the top of her class from the School of Dentistry at UCLA.

Dr. Kern is committed to continuing education and always utilizes the latest techniques to make treatment comfortable for her patients.

To schedule an interview with Dr. Jeanette Kern, call Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or email Brickman@brickmanmarketing.com. For more information, check out www.jkerndds.com.

Contact:
Wendy Brickman
Brickman Marketing
395 Del Monte Center #250
Monterey, CA 93940
831-633-4444
http://www.BrickmanMarketing.com

Hyatt Carmel Highlands Launches Pin it to Win it Contest

Fall is in the air! With shorter days and crisp weather, at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands we love enjoying the changing seasons.

Carmel, CA, August 11, 2014 - Fall is in the air! With shorter days and crisp weather, at the Hyatt Carmel Highlands we love enjoying the changing seasons. Pinterest is abundant with fabulous fall pictures, full of golden leaves signifying holidays and colder weather ahead. Join us in posting your favorite fall pictures in our new Pin-It-To-Win-It Contest for the chance to win a two-night stay and lunch or breakfast for 2 at California Market!

TO ENTER THE CONTEST SIMPLY:

* Follow us on Pinterest: pinterest.com/hyatthighlands/

* Create a board titled: Fall Is In The Air At Hyatt Carmel Highlands

* Add a minimum of 5 pictures of your favorite fall pictures

* with the hashtag #FallIsInTheAirAtHyattCarmelHighlands

* Email a link your board to: marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com

* One lucky winner will receive a two-night stay at Hyatt Carmel Highlands and lunch or breakfast for two at California Market!  Winner will be announced October 5th!!For more information regarding Hyatt Carmel Highlands Pin It To Win It Contest beginning September 1, 2014, call (831) 620-1234.

About Hyatt Carmel Highlands:
Overlooking Big Sur Coast Perched on the hillside of the Carmel Highlands with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean, Hyatt Carmel Highlands combines true Carmel luxury with an approachable and sophisticated spirit. A haven for artists and discerning travelers since its opening in 1917, Hyatt Carmel Highlands features 48 luxuriously renovated guestrooms, including 11 suites, 32 Ocean View rooms and 5 Garden View rooms. In addition, Hyatt Carmel Highlands offers spectacular dining at the award-winning Pacific's Edge restaurant and California Market, 4,800 square feet of meeting space, in-room spa services, heated outdoor swimming pool, three spa tubs and a StayFit fitness facility. Situated only four miles from downtown Carmel, Hyatt Carmel Highlands idyllic setting and personalized service has attracted families, weddings, honeymooners and privileged travelers for nearly a century. Hyatt Carmel Highlands is recognized among the world's finest hotels as part of Condé Nast Traveler's 2010 Gold List and Travel + Leisure's 2009 "T+L 500" World's Best Hotels.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Mountainsong Galleries
PO Box 3396
Ocean Avenue 3 SE Of San Carlos
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921-3396
831-747-7455
pr@straightlinepr.com
http://highlandsinn.hyatt.com

Mezzanine Debt Explained

When looking for ways to fund the goings on of an ASC or urgent care center, an owner operator must adopt a businessman’s mindset. In other words, he or she must look at the center as a small or large business.

Dallas, Texas, August 11, 2014 - When looking for ways to fund the goings on of an ASC or urgent care center, an owner operator must adopt a businessman’s mindset. In other words, he or she must look at the center as a small or large business.

Whether an owner is looking to buy out a partner or expand the center in some way, extra capital can be a hard thing to come by, especially if the amount is substantial.

Seeking out a loan from a bank in the form of asset backed financing is own common option. However, in an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, a type of financing called “mezzanine” financing is explained.

According to Rodger Davis, Partner at Northcreek Mezzanine in Cincinnati, mezzanine debt financing is, “subordinated to a senior lender. It has a second priority lean on the assets of the business. Hence the word ‘mezzanine,’ because it sits between senior debt and equity.”

The article, which can be read in full here, goes into further detail about differences in equity and collateral between mezzanine and asset backed bank financing. Robert Stewart, General Partner at Spring Capital Partners, L.P., also offers insights and comments in the article.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that covers the most up-to-date trends and topics surrounding ambulatory care center deal making, including information on investment banking in the ambulatory care realm.

To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792
publisher@AmbulatoryAdvisor.com
http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com

Support the Cause Of Your Choice While Vacationing in Carmel-by-the-Sea!

Hofsas House Hotel and Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea have Teamed Up To Help Raise Money for the Animal Rescue of Your Choice.

Carmel by the Sea, CA, August 09, 2014 - Hofsas House Hotel and Mountainsong Galleries (both located in Carmel by the Sea) have teamed up to help raise money for the animal rescue of your choice!  The Hofsas House Hotel has one of the exclusive DOGMAN bronze sculptures in its lobby. (Mountainsong Galleries is the only gallery in the World to carry DOG MAN Marty Goldstein families of sculptures.)

Stay at the Hofsas House and stop by the lobby to meet our bronze four legged friend.  Anyone who stays at the hotel and purchases a piece of DOGMAN artwork from Mountainsong Galleries will have the opportunity to have 10% of the sales from the sculpture they purchase be mailed to the animal rescue charity of their choice.

Hofsas House Background:
Owned and operated by the Theis Family, Hofsas House Hotel is within walking distance of everything Carmel has to offer, including a stunning beach, fine restaurants and shops, and wine tasting. It provides peaceful respite and European charm just minutes from Monterey , Pebble Beach, Big Sur and Pacific Grove . The Hofsas House’s 38 spacious, one-of-a-kind rooms boast European comfort and lovely views, not to mention amenities like fireplaces, private balconies, wet bars, kitchens and patios. Large suites provide the perfect stay for newlyweds and everyone else seeking an extra special getaway. Dutch doors in every room allow guests to welcome in the ocean air, and free WiFi enables them to stay connected — if they want to.

The Hofsas House Hotel family works to ensure every visitor's experience is special, striving to offer the highest quality personal services. Consider the continental breakfast, abundant with fresh French Roast coffee, tea, juice, fruit and pastries from a neighborhood bakery, or the personalized concierge services for guests and their families, including their four-legged family members, who are welcome, as well.

For large groups — wedding parties, company meetings, family reunions and others — Hofsas House Hotel offers a spacious room equipped with a fireplace and full kitchen that can comfortably accommodate 40 people. A heated pool, dry saunas, decks with views and off-street parking are on offer as well.

Hofsas House Hotel is located on San Carlos Street, north of Fourth Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea. For more information, call (831) 624-2745 or visit www.hofsashouse.com. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/hofsashousehotel

Background on Mountainsong Galleries:
Mountainsong Galleries on Ocean Avenue in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is the place to find more of today's OPA and AIS Master Artists than anywhere in the World.  Gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong have created a friendly, fun, upbeat setting filled with the works of contemporary Master Artists.  Mountainsong represents some of the greatest artists of our time from coast-to-coast.

Location: Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Phone: (831) 626-0600
Private Viewings By Appointment - Call 831-233-8255
Website:  http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com/
Hours of Operation Monday- Sunday 10 – 6

Background on DOGMAN by Marty Goldstein:
Born and raised in San Diego, California, Marty at a very young age became infatuated with all manner of stuffed, furry creatures. Puppy dogs with long ears or short ears, a riot of expressions, and puppies with soulful eyes, soon became his most treasured possessions. As the early years went by, those funny stuffed animals were exchanged for a real live puppy dog who responded to his master with unmitigated love and who made him laugh time and again.

At the age of 62, Marty retired from the stressful corporate world.  And after taking numerous sculpting classes found himself eager to create a series of whimsical bronze dogs which he enjoys sharing with anyone who loves animals or who simply delights in beginning each day with a smile or a chuckle. These limited edition bronzes range in size from approximately 4 inches to 50 inches and are developed using the "lost wax process". The bronze dog sculptures are cast with high quality molten bronze and later have special patinas applied to bring the sculpture to life. This 3,000 year old tradition results in bronzes that owners will cherish for generations.

Marty Goldstein's dogs have found homes throughout the U.S., Canada, in Europe and in Asia.  Renown Hospital in Reno and Cottage Hospital in Santa Barbara exhibit the bronzes as an aid to their Healing Arts Programs. The FDR library in New York displays a likeness of Fala, FDR's prized Terrier.

To date, Marty has sculpted a collection of well over 100 dogs. He says "Whimsical dogs remind me that life sometimes gets too serious and that we need a release. Funny looking dogs do that for me" Look for this collection to continue to expand in the future.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Mountainsong Galleries
PO Box 3396
Ocean Avenue 3 SE Of San Carlos
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93921-3396
831-747-7455
pr@straightlinepr.com
http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com

The Beginner’s Guide to Selling you ASC

Making the decision to sell your ASC can stem from a number of reasons. However, the preliminary steps to preparing your ASC or urgent care center can be the most pivotal to the sale.

Dallas, Texas, August 09, 2014 - In a recent article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, the first thoughts an owner should have and the first steps he or she should take are explored and explained in reference to the selling process. Additionally, Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC, and Curtis Bernstein, managing director of Sinaiko Healthcare Consulting.

One of the more significant points to keep in mind when preparing your outpatient center for sale involves the perception of potential buyers.

“When it comes to buyer perception, buyers are influenced by appearances,” Rush said. “The better prepared you are, the better organized you are and the better you understand and convey your unique message, the better your ASC will look in the eyes of the potential investors. The more authentic and knowledgeable you come across, the more believable your story will be and the more influence you will have on the buyers.”

Further helpful concepts, including aspects of an ASC’s financial reports and balance sheets are detailed in the article, which can be read in full here.

The Ambulatory M&A Advisor is an online publication that features articles covering business, legal and transactional updates and insights around ambulatory care center deal making. To read this article and others like it, visit the publication at www.ambulatoryadvisor.com.

Contact:
Blayne Rush, MHP, MBA
Ambulatory Alliances, LLC
18181 Midway Rd Ste 200
Dallas, Texas 75287
469-385-7792

http://www.ambulatoryadvisor.com