Artist Fawn Rogers “I Love You And That Makes Me God”

Amid the bustle of the Paris Photo VIP Opening at Paramount Studios, I sat down with artist Fawn Rogers for a chat about her new installation, works currently on view, and the crossover of public and private dialogue in art.

Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 2014 - TG: I recently had the chance to check out your installation of ten new works at The Bank showroom in downtown L.A. Can you tell us a bit about that installation?

FR: The Bank is a powerhouse space, and Jeannine Braden is great to work with. I’m excited to be showing work there, both from the Visible Light series and a couple of new paintings.

TG: In the area known as “The Vault” you have two large canvasses on either side of the entrance to a walk-in vintage bank vault. Can you tell us a bit about those works?

FR: Those two works are the first canvasses I’m showing publicly from my new project, “I Love You And That Makes Me God.” One of the elements of the new work is interaction with settings of potential worship, including financial.

TG: What other locations are you using for this work?

FR: Anyplace that houses an object of worship is fair game. Strip clubs, churches, vice-driven advertisements, etc.

TG: How does the public art interact with the video installation you’re creating?

FR: In some ways it’s a reaction. The level of intimacy of the video project is so intense, so personal, that it demanded an opposite response. This project encounters dialogue at the direct one-on-one level, and as an indeterminate public conversation.

TG: Some of those settings – strip clubs, cathedrals – might be seen as a bit controversial, right?

FR: Sure. But again, the goal of the project is to invite dialogue, not to impose meaning. Unless I get the chance to project it onto the walls of the Vatican. [Laughs]

TG: With a central statement as provocative as “I Love You And That Makes Me God,” faith, or belief, has to be part of the conversation in some way.

FR: It’s been a ride to explore.

TG: What is your experience of the faith aspect of the work, personally?

FR: The Bible, Torah, Quran – books of science? They’re texts of pervasive cultural impact. The project is not about religion, at least not in any conventional sense.

TG: What shape is the video installation aspect going to take?

FR: I’m working right now on developing a few different models. One is a small-scale installation box, designed with interior monitors and mirrored glass. The viewer approaches by putting their head inside the box to view the work. It’s very intimate, and meant to be a bit uncomfortable. The second model is a large-scale design, with dual-monitor projection spanning a space of about 800 cubic ft. It’s technically involved.

TG: You’ve mentioned a lot of social themes in conjunction with the project. If you had to summarize the work, what is “I Love You And That Makes Me God” about?

FR: I look forward to you experiencing the installation and letting me know.

Fawn Rogers is an American visual artist. She currently resides in Los Angeles.

Contact:
Tyler Greene
ArtPress Records
1430 5th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
213-355-5125
Tyler.R.Greene@gmail.com
http://www.fawnrogers.com

Daniel Greene. N. A., PSA, AWA, OPAM Works On Display at Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea

Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more OPA and AIS credentialed Master Artists than any gallery in the world.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, June 09, 2014 - 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. The gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong have created a friendly, fun upbeat setting filled with contemporary Master Artists, whimsical and dramatic bronze sculptures, stunning glass art and custom wood furniture. Mountainsong represents some of the greatest artists of our time from coast-to-coast.

June Featured Artist:
Daniel E. Greene, N.A. is a former instructor of painting at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League of New York. He is the author of "Pastel" that was in print for 25 years and "The Art of Pastel," which were published in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. In 1969, Mr. Greene was elected to the National Academy of Design.

The Encyclopedia Britannica considers Mr. Greene the foremost pastelist in the United States and in 1983, the Pastel Society of America elected him to the Pastel Hall of Fame. In 2003, the Pastel Society of the West Coast named Mr. Greene a Pastel Laureate. In 1989, his work represented the United States at the first International Biennial of Pastel in San Quentin, France. In 1992, he was awarded American Artist's magazine's first Lifetime Achievement award in the category of oil painting and the Oil Painters of America Society named him to their Hall of Fame. In 1995, the American Society of Portrait Artists presented the John Singer Sargent award to Daniel Greene for lifelong dedication to the achievement of excellence in portraiture. In May 1999, Mr. Greene was the recipient of the Benjamin Clinedinst Medal of the Artist's Fellowship at a presentation in New York City. In 2001, he was awarded the Gold Medal of the Portrait Society of America. On May 26, 1994 in a special White House ceremony, Mr. Greene presented to Hillary Rodham Clinton a pastel portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt. In 2003, Mr. Greene was the annual honoree of the Salmagundi Club and was presented their Gold Medal. In 2003, Mr. Greene was named a Pastel Laureate by the Pastel Society of the West Coast and was presented with the Joseph V. Giffuni Award by the Pastel Society of America.

In 2006, Mr. Greene was the Artist in Tribute at the 75th Annual Exhibition of the Hudson Valley Art Association. In 2007, Mr. Greene was presented with the Gladys E. Cook Award for Painting by the National Academy Museum at their 182nd Annual Members Exhibition. In 2007, Mr. Greene was presented with the Great American Artworks Award by the Pastel Society of America and also won First Place for Landscape at the ARC International Salon by the Art Renewal Center. In 2011, Mr. Greene was presented with the Herman Margulies Award for Excellence by the Pastel Society at their 39th Annual Exhibition and also was presented with the Art Spirit Foundation Award by the Salmagundi Club at their 128th Annual Member Exhibition. In 2012, the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists at the conference "Faces of Winter - A Daniel Greene Festival" honored Mr. Greene with their Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2012, Mr. Greene was presented with a Distinguished Artist Award by the Oil Painters of America at their 21st Annual National Juried Exhibition of Traditional Oils and was presented with the Gene Magazzini Memorial Award for Traditional Oils by the Salmagundi Club at their 129th Annual Exhibition.In 2012, the Pastel Society of America at their 40th Annual Exhibition also presented Mr. Greene with the Jack Richeson Gold Award.

Mr. Greene's paintings and pastels are in over 700 public and private collections in the United States and abroad. He has been the recipient of the Elizabeth T. Greenshields Foundation grant and the Anna Lee Stacey Foundation grant. A retrospective exhibition of Mr. Greene's paintings and pastels was held in 1987 at the Hammond Museum in New York. Five highly successful exhibitions of Mr. Greene's subway series appeared in New York and were featured on ABC-TV, Fox News, PBS, CNN, New York 1, NHK TV Japan, and in over 50 international magazines and newspapers. One exhibition "Subway Paintings" at the New York Transit Museum at Grand Central Terminal was the inaugural event in the centennial year of the New York subway. Mr. Greene has been the featured artist in American Artist magazine 15 times. Articles about his work have appeared eight times in the Artist's Magazine. Favorable reviews have appeared three times in Art News magazine. In February 1999, Mr. Greene's paintings were featured in a cover article of the International Artist magazine. In 1998 Daniel Greene was interviewed in the Academy Award nominated documentary "Ayn Rand, a Sense of Life" and was the subject of the cable documentary "The Genuine Article" as well as a PBS documentary featuring his subway paintings. Mr. Greene's figure and still-life paintings are handled by Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, Eleanor Ettinger Gallery in New York, New York, Cavalier Gallery in Greenwich, Connecticut as well as Nantucket, Massachusetts and Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, Ohio. Highly regarded as a portrait artist, his subjects include leaders of government, banking, education, and industry. A few of the early works include Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, astronaut Walter Schirra, author Ayn Rand, and William Randolph Hearst. Some governmental portraits include Governor Scott of North Carolina, Governor Laxalt of Nevada, Governor Beliles of Virginia, Governor Lehman of New York, as well as two mayors of New York City. Some later portraits include Dave Thomas of Wendy's, Governor Fob James of Alabama, commentator Rush Limbaugh, Congressman Billy Tauzin, composer Alan Menken and Bryant Gumbel of CBS. Some recent portraits include John and Adele Lehman for Harvard, Eric Widing of Christie's and Governor Benjamin Cayetano of Hawaii. A partial list of sitters includes the chairmen of the boards of Honeywell, Coca-Cola Company, Dupont Corporation, American Express, the New York stock exchange and IBM. Mr. Greene has also painted the deans and presidents of: Tufts, Duke, Columbia, North Carolina, West Point, Delaware, New York, Princeton, Rutgers, Yale and Harvard universities.

Save the Date: The gallery has announced a series of upcoming exhibitions through December 2014 including a first in the world OPA Masters Only Show in July.
·   First in the World OPA Masters Only Show:  July 25 - August 24
o   Opening Reception July 25 5:00 - 8:00  All OPA Masters

·   Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show:  August 30 - September 30
o   Opening Reception August 30 5:00 - 8:00
o   The list of artists who have been juried into this event has not yet been made public.

·   Huihan Liu & Weizhen Liang - Couples Show:  October 4 - October 31
o   Opening Reception October 4 5:00 - 7:00 
o   Huihan Liu, AISM, OPAM and his wife Weizhen Liang, AISM

Details on Mountainsong Galleries:
·   Location:  Ocean 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
o   Monday - Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 12-6

·   List of Master Artists
Daniel E. Greene, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
Everett Raymond Kinstler, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
Neil Patterson, OPAMaster, President, Oil Painters of America
Cyrus Afsary, OPAMaster
Kenn Backhaus, AISMaster, OPAMaster
Clayton J. Beck III, AISMaster
Harley Brown, OPAMaster
Nancy Bush, AISMaster
John Michael Carter, OPAMaster
William T. Chambers, OPAMaster
Nancy Seamons Crookston, OPAMaster
Kim English, AISMaster
Dan Gerhartz, OPAMaster
Albert Handell, AISMaster, OPAMaster
David Hettinger, OPAMaster
Doug Higgins, OPAMaster
Quang Ho, AISMaster, OPAMaster
William Scott Jennings, OPAMaster
Ramon Kelley, OPAMaster
Steven Lang, OPAMaster
Jeff Legg, OPAMaster
Calvin Liang, AISMaster, OPAMaster
Weizhen Liang, AISMaster
Huihan Liu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
Kevin Macpherson, AISMaster, OPAMaster
Ned Mueller, OPAMaster
Paul Mullally, OPAMaster
Joyce Pike, OPAMaster
Joan Potter, OPAMaster
William Schneider, AISMaster
Craig Tennant, OPAMaster
Zhiwei Tu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
Jeffrey R. Watts, OPAMaster
William Whitaker, OPAMaster
Alan Wolton, OPAMaster

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
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com

AuraPortal Helium Sparks an Interest at the 20th GCC eGovernment Conference in Dubai

AuraPortal Helium Government was presented as the most advanced management tool for government entities in the market and a gateway to the future of administrative management, with the slogan: "Stand out as leader and model of Smart Government."

Woburn, MA, June 08, 2014 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the success of the presentation of AuraPortal Helium at the 20th GCC eGovernment & eServices Conference in Dubai, one of the largest "eGov" conferences in the world.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix report and by other renowned analyst firms.

The conference focused on the development of smart organizational transformation strategies, on promoting excellence in the shift to smartGovernment, and showcased various modern leadership practices for upgrading the performance and effectiveness of government services.
The conference was widely attended by regional and global eGovernment executives and authorities, including:

• Ministers, Deputies, Senior Executives, Police and Armed Force Officials

• eGovernment and eService Leaders

• Educational Institution Officials, University Deans, Academics and Researchers

• Banking and Finance Officials

• ICT and eService providers and experts

Given the importance of the event, Pablo Trilles, Vice President of External Affairs, and Olivia Trilles, Director of Operations at AuraPortal, travelled to Dubai to support the staff of their Dubai office (AuraPortal Middle East).

One of the objectives was to highlight how with AuraPortal Helium an average of 70% reduction in record processing time can be achieved, as well as a drastic reduction in administrative costs, simple access to the latest organization and communication technologies (internal and external), and maximum citizen satisfaction, as they have access to a private and exclusive channel with the administration officers.

AuraPortal Helium Government covers all the activities performed in public entities, such as record processing with BPM, administrative organization and the management of citizen services with workflow.

The widespread presence of AuraPortal Helium Government in ministries and public entities from different countries (Spanish Ministry of Defense, Colombian Ministry of the Interior and Ministry of Technology, Chilean Ministry of Planning and Ministry of Mining, and many more) has consolidated it as a key tool to achieve the objectives sought by governments all around the world.

Using AuraPortal Helium Government as a management tool in public administrations is the key to reaching greater data transparency, to achieving more citizen centricity, consolidating eServices, promoting environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, etc.

About Aura (http://www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

It is headquartered in Europe and has an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Aura Contacts:
Cristina Siscar
info@auraportal.com
Skype: auraportal
Phone: +1 (857) 239-0070 or +34 96 295 4497
http://www.auraportal.com

WHAT THE TOP EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AURAPORTAL BPMS

OVUM:
In the "Product Quality" category, AuraPortal has obtained the highest score (9 points), situating itself clearly above the next best vendor on a scale of 1 to 10.
(Decision Matrix on BPM Vendors 2011, OVUM)

TEC:
“With a dominant placement in nearly all areas of the BPM module, AuraPortal BPMS is well positioned as one of the leaders within the BPM space according to all standards provided by TEC”.
(TEC Technology Evaluation Centers 2013)

GARTNER:
“AuraPortal is the example of next-generation BPMS”.
(MQ 2007-2009)

BPTRENDS:
“AuraPortal is one of the most complete and advanced BPMS solutions on the market backed up by a financially strong company with a large number of satisfied customers of all sizes that have been working with the product for several years”.
(BPMS Report 2010)

IDC:
“In Customer references, AuraPortal has a strong ease of implementation and ease of use from both IT and business user perspectives”.
(MarketScape 2011)

BLOOR:
“For what you get, AuraPortal is really good value for money with a very low maintenance percentage”.
(Bloor 2011)

Contact:
Nina Moon
AuraPortal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
info@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Hofsas House Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea Invites You to take A Hike this June and July!

In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Theis family is celebrating more than six decades of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, June 06, 2014 -- In Carmel-by-the-Sea, the Theis family is celebrating more than six decades of European hospitality at its beautiful Bavarian-inspired Hofsas House Hotel, which is as charming as the town itself. With firm roots in the past, the family is looking toward the future by keeping abreast of guests’ every need.

The Hofsas House invites you to take a hike this June and July!

Take a Hike at the Hofsas House Hotel (Available during June National Great Outdoors Month and July National Picnic Month)

The Hofsas House Hotel offers the perfect European ambiance for hikers or a hiking club retreat! Within minutes of the hotel, you can experience Big Sur hiking trails ranging from tranquil walks along a coastal waterfall at Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park to miles-long ascents through the redwoods and into the rugged wilderness at the Los Padres National Forest. Point Lobos State Park is also a short drive away! After a day of hiking the Big Sur coastline, relax your tired muscles in the hotel’s heated swimming pool or European dry saunas.

The Hofsas House explores nature with its special Hiking Package. Mention this Hiking Package when reserving a minimum of two nights in June, National Great Outdoors Month, and receive a $25 gift certificate to 5th Avenue Deli, the perfect place to get your picnic for the hike. 5th Avenue Deli is located only 2.5 blocks from the hotel. For National Picnic Month in July, receive a complimentary day pass to Point Lobos State Park. When booking online, indicate HHNature to receive the $25 gift certificate in June or the Pt. Lobos Day Pass in July upon arrival. This offer is not valid with any other discounts or promotions and two consecutive nights must be reserved.

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 ww.facebook.com/hofsashousehotel

Media FAM Trips Available Upon Request. Air fare Not Included. All FAM Trips Subject to Availability.

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
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.hofsashouse.com

Macro Express Pro Automates your Computer Tasks

Macro Express Pro is the ideal way to record or store repetitive keystroke and mouse entries.

Kaysville, UT, June 06, 2014 – Insight Software Solutions, Inc. announces the latest release of its Windows automation tool, Macro Express Pro v4.6.0.1.

Macro Express Pro is the ideal way to record or store repetitive keystroke and mouse entries. Create the macro once and press a key to play back the keystrokes and mouse entries at a much faster rate than can be done manually. In addition to saving time, Macro Express Pro reduces or eliminates errors caused by boredom, fatigue or carelessness.

One customer had the following to say about Macro Express. "I've used it to automate some of the most stupefyingly boring repetitive tasks. Fun to use. Great stuff."

Quickly transfer data from one application to another. Speed up big data conversion projects. For example, when thousands of records or more need to be converted, Macro Express will do the work of several people and do it more accurately. Quicker and cheaper.

Easily insert chunks of boilerplate text into documents. Load programs, files or web pages with a key press. In fact Macro Express Pro lends itself to any industry or business that performs repetitive computer tasks.

There are several methods available for creating macros. No programming language or special skills are required.

* Over two dozen Quick Wizards guide you through a series of questions and build the macro for you.

* Record keystrokes and mouse movements with the easy to use Capture process.
Utilize the Script Editor or Direct Editor to write more powerful macros.

* Macro Express Pro provides a number of options for executing (running) a macro.

* Press a hotkey such as Ctrl + R or Alt + F11. Choose from over 840 combinations.

* Type a shortkey – a short letter combination from 2 to 32 characters.

* Run the macro on a schedule – hourly, daily, weekly, monthly or practically any other schedule.

* Run automatically when a window opens or closes.

* Click on a specific area of a screen or window.

* Plus a variety of other activation options.

Macro Express Pro automates boring, repetitive computer tasks. Do it quicker, more reliably and with less stress. The software pays for itself within days and frequently much sooner.

To learn more about Windows productivity software from Insight Software Solutions, Inc. contact the company directly.

Contact:
Stan Jones
Insight Software Solutions, Inc.
P.O. Box 106
Kaysville, UT 84037-0106
801-927-5009
info@wintools.com
http://www.wintools.com

Enservio Debuts Web Series Celebrating Insurance Claims Professionals

Videos Educate Public on Worthy “Unsung Heroes”

Needham, Mass, June 05, 2014 – Enservio, Inc. today announced the debut of “Making it Right,” a new web series that honors those claims professionals who have gone the extra mile in helping policyholders to restore their lives and businesses. “Making it Right” shows the faces of those passionately committed claims professionals who pull off small miracles every day in making tough situations easier for families and businesses.

“These first responders are typically the first people a policyholder sees after disaster strikes and are an incredible source of comfort,” says Christine Washburn, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Enservio. “In working with the industry’s top carriers, we were stunned, humbled and honored to hear of the efforts many claim professionals took on behalf of their policyholders. ‘Making it Right’ shines a light on the character, patience and resiliency that these professionals show every day while servicing customers.”

Security First Insurance Vice President of Claims Eva Mowry says, “We are responding to people when they are going through one of the worst times of their life. We minister them through the chaos. We are their rock to hold on to.”

Similar to law enforcement, EMS and fire departments, claims professionals and adjusters may put themselves in harm’s way while servicing a call. Yet unlike fire and police personnel, adjusters go largely unrecognized. In many cases, they too face dangerous and threatening situations. By showcasing these professionals, the hope is that the videos will change prevailing attitudes and have a positive influence on how the public perceives the insurance industry as a whole.

Says Claims Network Manager Trevor McDonald of The Main Street America Group: "You can't change the bad stuff that happened. You can't change that they've lost things. What you can change is how they feel going through the process of restoring, and I think that's where the connection is."

Claims Manager Otto Kieslich of Universal North America, says, “Give them what the true meaning of an insurance policy is. It's to protect them. It's to help them… it's to make things right.”

Enservio encourages the industry to freely share the “Making it Right” videos with their colleagues and customers on websites, YouTube and other social media channels. Toward this objective, some carriers plan to use the videos as training to new employees and for motivational purposes.

To view the introductory trailer to the series, please visit www.enservio.com/makingitright.

About Enservio, Inc.
Enservio® software and services help you solve one of the biggest issues in property insurance - knowing what's inside an insured's home or business. This visibility helps you right-price your policies upfront, settle claims quickly and accurately, manage replacements to keep customers happy, as well as run your business more efficiently. Founded in 2004, we are headquartered in Needham, MA, with offices and professional staff across the U.S.  Enservio is a strategic partner of the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) in their continued fight against insurance fraud. For additional information, please visit the company's web site www.enservio.com or call 888.567.7557. Connect with Enservio via LinkedIn (http://us.linkedin.com/company/enservio), Twitter (https://twitter.com/enservio), and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/enservio).

Enservio is a registered trademark of Enservio, Inc.  All other trademarks referenced are the property of their respective holders.

Contact:
Victor Cruz
Principal
MediaPR
PO Box 961
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.mediapr.net

Balance Energy Introduces their First Product for customers who want to bring Balance to their Lives

Balance Energy, a new natural health supplement company has just announced the release of their first product.

Clearwater, FL, June 05, 2014 - Balance Energy, a new natural health supplement company has just announced the release of their first product. The company just introduced their Garcinia Cambogia product which now stands as the firm’s initial offering in the appetite suppressant supplement space. A company spokesperson revealed the new product and commented that, “Garcinia Cambogia is a much talked about supplement, but we feel that our version will appeal to those who want a natural and effective weight loss supplement that also helps restore balance to everyday activities.”

The company decided to start with a Garcinia Cambogia product because weight loss is often the main focus for those who turn to supplements. The Balance Energy Garcinia Cambogia is made from all natural Garcinia fruit and when used as a supplement, that fruit is often helpful in reducing appetite, preventing fat storage and speeding up metabolism. Some even suggest that Garcinia Cambogia is helpful in reducing cholesterol levels, boosting the immune system and even helping prevent ulcers.

Balance Energy points out that consumers interested in Garcinia Cambogia should seek out a version that contains at least 50% HCA, which is the active ingredient in Garcinia Cambogia. The best results come when users take the supplement 30 minutes before each meal along with eight ounces of water.

Balance Energy is a family-owned business, managed by individuals that believe in the power of all natural foods and ingredients to promote a healthy lifestyle. The philosophy that the company promotes is that issues arise and things go wrong, but an all natural diet and supplements can work to bring balance to life when those issues arise. The Garcinia Cambogia is just thet first product offered by Balance Energy and company officials have announced that several more all natural supplements will be available in the near future.

The Balance Energy Garcinia Cambogia is available now and can be purchased directly from the company’s website. More information is available by visiting http://www.balanceenergy.org and company representatives can be reached via the embedded form on the site’s “Contact Us” page.

Contact:
Kelly Weber
Balance Energy
Clearwater, FL 33755
210-501-9669
balance.energy.inc@gmail.com
http://www.balanceenergy.org

Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more OPA and AIS credentialed Master Artists than any gallery in the world

Mountainsong Galleries announced today they will be the only gallery in the world to carry Kevin Macpherson’s Reflection on a Pond Series. Mountainsong Galleries has announced that the entire series - all 368 paintings – is now available for acquisition for $1.75 million.

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, June 04, 2014 - In August 1996, Kevin Macpherson conceived of a series of paintings. The term “series” is perhaps too modest a description for what came to be called the Pond Project.

This is not simply a group of works on a theme, nor a one year exploration of a single subject. Rather Reflections on a Pond was conceived as a physical challenge and psychological adventure in which a view out to a nearby pond would be documented on canvas at different times of the day and night, in all seasons. It took five years to complete.

Kevin describes the “Reflections on a Pond” series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O1DnVSLIAJw#t=0

“This was a five year painting project that is definitely the legacy of my work. The series sums up what my work is all about -- light atmosphere and color. I believe painting the space between me and the subject, because of the persistence and dedication to complete a series such as this is, is indeed unique. This series of work is extremely personal and the sums of the parts are greater as a unit. It would have been very easy to sell off the pictures one by one but it is an important collection that says more as a whole,” said Kevin MacPherson.

Although he knew change was at the heart of the project, Kevin held several elements constant. Each painting was done on a 6 by 8 inch panel. His palette was consistent, and he remained faithful to the reality of the scene’s compositions.

While the series is about seeing as an artist, it takes its substance from feelings. Interwoven with Kevin’s eye is his heart. Emotions emerge in the paintings and echo in his commentary.

Viewing the 368 paintings, either in the book or at an exhibition, heightens our awareness of the subtleties in nature we often overlook and emotions we repress. 

“The magnificent series of 368 paintings is a portrait of a year in the life of a pond: 365 days, the last day of the century, and the first day of the new millennium. But in reality, it is also a portrait of Kevin Macpherson—artist, husband, teacher, and member of the human race. You know this not only by looking at the paintings, but also by reading Macpherson’s journal notes.” said Jean Stern, Executive Director of the Irvine Museum.

In many ways, Macpherson’s Pond Series is a visual documentation of a journey into the Spiritual significance of being an artist. The pond is much more than a subject recorded throughout one year. It is a reflection of one year of life that defines all individual years of our lives. The pond is Macpherson himself, but it is also you and I. The Pond Series represents a speculation on life that gives meaning to the passage of time. It celebrates that passage in statements of color and form, of light and atmosphere.”  Where is the beginning quote and who said this?

Kevin’s own reflections on the series provide more insight. “I did the Reflections on a Pond series for me. One painting led to another, to many, and eventually to the series. My visual objective has rewarded me with much more. It has led to a record of my thoughts in color, a vocabulary I’m more familiar with than words. This is my visual diary.” 

“My intention is for you, the viewer, to take a moment to wander through the paintings in no specific order. Look a little deeper, a little longer, pausing to see similarities and differences. Free your mind to explore. Perhaps you will venture somewhere unexpected.”

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
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com

Lady Justice and the Pharaoh’s Curse Released by Mystery Author, Robert Thornhill

Award-winning author Robert Thornhill announces the release of the seventeenth installment in his Lady Justice mystery/comedy series, Lady Justice and the Pharaoh’s Curse.

Independence, MO, June 02, 2014 - The first sixteen novels in the series, Lady Justice Takes A C.R.A.P. City Retiree Action Patrol, Lady Justice and the Lost Tapes, Lady Justice Gets Lei’d, Lady Justice and the Avenging Angels, Lady Justice and the Sting, Lady Justice And Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Watchers, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders, Lady Justice and the Class Reunion, Lady Justice and the Assassin, Lady Justice and the Lottery, Lady Justice and the Vet and Lady Justice and the Organ Traders are currently available through bookstores, online and on the author’s website.

An artifact is stolen from the King Tut exhibit, setting in motion a string of bizarre murders that baffle the Kansas City Police Department.

A local author simultaneously releases his novel, The Curse of the Pharaohs, attributing the deaths to an ancient prophesy, ‘Death shall come on swift wings to him who disturbs the peace of the King.'

Are the deaths the result of an ancient curse or modern day mayhem?

Follow the clues with Walt and decide for yourself!

Once again, Walt discovers that very little in his world is black and white.

Elizabeth Whitaker of Article Write Up writes, “A stolen artifact, a string of murders, and the claim of an ancient curse are all intricately woven into this new book by Robert Thornhill. Are all these events related or is it merely coincidence? This riveting and well-written mystery delves deep into the past while remaining grounded in the present.

“This tale of mayhem and murder explores the past and present and takes the baffled Kansas City Police down a road with many twists and turns. The clues are all there, but will they make sense? Can the mystery be solved in time?

“Robert Thornhill has once again created a plot that will keep the reader guessing right up to the very end. His focus on events, interesting characters, and depiction of real-life situations is what makes the book come alive. The main plot is accompanied by subplots that come together to tell a fascinating story. This work of fiction is well-researched, compelling, and an all-around great read. Navigate through the twists and turns with Walt as he uncovers what could be the most perplexing mystery yet.”

Lady Justice and the Sting and Lady Justice and Dr. Death, Lady Justice and the Vigilante, Lady Justice and the Candidate, Lady Justice and the Book Club Murders, Lady Justice and the Cruise Ship Murders and Lady Justice and the Vet won the Pinnacle Award for the best new mystery novels of Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Summer 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2013 and Spring 2014 from the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs.

Robert is also the author of the Rainbow Road series of chapter books for children.

Visit him on the web at http://booksbybob.com

Contact:
Robert Thornhill
Books By Bob
21312 E. 37th Terr Ct S
Independence, MO 64057
660-383-6011
booksbybob@hotmail.com
http://booksbybob.com

Finding Success in A Growing Industry: Monterey, California Lawyers Meeting The Legal Needs Of CannaBusinesses

Monterey, California law firm L+G, LLP Attorneys at Law and their top CannaBusiness lawyer Gavin Kogan are leading the way in California by providing clients

Monterey, CA, May 31, 2014 - Monterey, California law firm L+G, LLP Attorneys at Law and their top CannaBusiness lawyer Gavin Kogan are leading the way in California by providing clients with the experienced legal assistance they require to provide their customers with needed medical cannabis while building a profitable, legally sound cannabusiness.

Firm Founder and Partner Jeff Gilles believes “It is imperative that each jurisdiction begin a planning process that embraces the fact that our local citizens should be able to purchase Cannabis locally for medicinal purposes rather that driving to another jurisdiction to fill a prescription. We are losing tax revenue, increasing Green House Gas Emissions attributable to unnecessary miles, and increasing the burden on patients suffering from MLS, Cancer and other illnesses where Cannabis has successfully been used to help those patients.”

Much of their interest has stemmed from the lack of available dispensaries in Monterey and San Benito Counties. “There are three kinds of counties, those that ban it outright, those that regulate it, and the most malicious has nothing on the books,” Kogan said in a Monterey County Weekly cover story by Mary Duan on May 29, 2014. “Well, maybe ‘malicious’ is too strong. But because of it, people don’t know what to do. If the county banned it, it would be easy, we could not run operations there.” L+G, LLP Attorneys at Law believes in changing perceptions and changing laws. They have a proven track record at achieving political and governmental advocacy for their clients and the fledgling and growing CannaBusiness industry is going to need careful navigation to achieve its goals.

L+G, LLP Attorneys at Law is leading the way in California on Cannabis Dispensary Law and the coming legalization of recreational marijuana. The firm advises and represents cannabusinesses handling marijuana as well as cannabusinesses that not directly handling marijuana, also known as "ancillary" cannabusinesses. They support their clients with the legal knowledge they will need to effectively structure and operate a cannabusiness.

Clients confidently rely on Attorney Gavin.Kogan to help them identify and manage the legal issues that are relevant to a cannabusiness now, during prohibition. and in the future after legalization. This means that Mr. Kogan holds a command of the law, not only as it exists today, but also with respect to how it may evolve. This professionally developed legal judgment enables Mr. Kogan to critically assess both state and federal legal developments.

As an active participant in ARCView and in the cannabusiness community in general, Mr. Kogan appreciates the need to provide collaborative legal representation in this area of practice. He knows that cannabusiness owners want attorneys they can work with on an individual level in order to develop long-term legal business strategies tailored specifically to their own unique interests.

The bottom line of cannabusiness is the same as any business – the constant striving to have a sound, productive firm. But in order to be successful, cannabusinesses must be able to protect their product from seizure by law enforcement and avoid operation shutdowns. Working with a strong law firm who has the experience to minimize loss and disruptions is tantamount. Gavin Kogan and L+G, LLP Attorneys at Law are dedicated to preparing cannabusinesses for success.

About L+G, LLP – Attorneys as Law:
L+G, LLP is California’s premier law firm with offices in three counties including Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Monterey Counties. The company is a full service firm with a highly diversified practice. Jeff Gilles, Managing Partner, started his legal career in the 1970’s. Since that time he has put together a team of attorneys and paralegals with offices in downtown Salinas, downtown Hollister and now downtown Monterey. Jeff, along with his partners, associates, and staff offer legal services ranging from agriculture, business formations and transactions, civil litigation, estate planning, labor and employment to land use, municipal law, planning and zoning, and real estate.

The firm has more than 30 years of experience and over 15 employees in 3 offices. For more information about L+G, LLP please call (831) 717-4995 or visit www.lg-attorneys.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
L+G, LLP Monterey
270 El Dorado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-7455
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.lg-attorneys.com

“First in the World Oil Painters of America’s Masters Only Show”, hosted by Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel, California, July 25 through August 24, 2014

Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, is committed to representing more credentialed OPA and AIS Master Artists than any gallery in the entire world. Mountainsong also represents some of the best bronze, glass and furniture artists today.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, May 30, 2014 - 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. The gallery owners Jonathan and Lucinda Mountainsong have created a friendly, fun upbeat setting filled with contemporary Master Artists, whimsical and dramatic bronze sculptures, stunning glass art and custom wood furniture. Mountainsong represents some of the greatest artists of our time from coast-to-coast.

The gallery has announced the First in the World OPA Masters Only Show in July. For the very first time in OPA’s 23 year history, artists will gather as one to celebrate the culmination of many years of hard work.

* First in the World OPA Masters Only Show: July 25 - August 24
* Opening Reception July 25 5:00 - 8:00 All OPA Masters

* Exclusive opportunity: Masters Dinner for Saturday, July 26 from 6:00 - 8:00. Anyone who purchases a Master's painting before or during the Opening of the First in the World OPA Masters Only Show will be invited to dinner with the Masters.

* Artists for the show include: Daniel Greene, Kevin Macpherson; Everett Raymond Kinstler and more. Complete list available upon request.

Save the dates for these upcoming exhibitions. (all receptions open to the public with an RSVP)

* Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show:  August 30 - September 30
* Opening Reception August 30 5:00 - 8:00

* Huihan Liu & Weizhen Liang - Couples Show:  October 4 - October 31
* Opening Reception October 4 5:00 - 7:00 
* Huihan Liu, AISM, OPAM and his wife Weizhen Liang, AISM

Details on Mountainsong Galleries:
* Location: Ocean Avenue between San Carlos and Mission Carmel-by-the-Sea, California View Map

* Phone: (831) 626-0600

* Private Viewings By Appointment - Call 831-233-8255

* Website: http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com/

* Hours of Operation
* Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10 – 6 and Sunday 12-6 (Closed Tuesday and Wednesday)

* List of Master Artists
* Daniel E. Greene, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
* Everett Raymond Kinstler, N. A., AWS, PSA, OPAMaster
* Neil Patterson, OPAMaster, President, Oil Painters of America
* Debra Joy Groesser, AIS, President, American Impressionist Society
* Cyrus Afsary, OPAMaster
* Kenn Backhaus, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* Clayton J. Beck III, AISMaster
* Harley Brown, OPAMaster
* Nancy Bush, AISMaster
* John Michael Carter, OPAMaster
* William T. Chambers, OPAMaster
* Nancy Seamons Crookston, OPAMaster
* Kim English, AISMaster
* Albert Handell, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* David Hettinger, OPAMaster
* Doug Higgins, OPAMaster
* Quang Ho, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* William Scott Jennings, OPAMaster
* Steven Lang, OPAMaster
* Jeff Legg, OPAMaster
* Calvin Liang, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* Weizhen Liang, AISMaster
* Huihan Liu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* Kevin Macpherson, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* Ned Mueller, OPAMaster
* Paul Mullally, OPAMaster
* Joyce Pike, OPAMaster
* Joan Potter, OPAMaster
* William Schneider, AISMaster
* Craig Tennant, OPAMaster
* Zhiwei Tu, AISMaster, OPAMaster
* Jeffrey R. Watts, OPAMaster
* William Whitaker, OPAMaster
* Alan Wolton, OPAMaster
* Jim Dietz, Premier Automobile and Military Artist
* Randy Strong who has three of his exquisite glass pieces in the Louvre in Paris
* Barry Stein whose dramatic bronze work is in the Pentagon and The Waldorf Astoria

Please contact Lucinda Mountainsong at 831-626-0600 or Lucinda@mountainsonggalleries.com for additional details.

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
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.mountainsonggalleries.com

Two Publications Rank John Mattone Among World’s Top Leadership Authorities

John Mattone is president of JohnMattonePartners, Inc., a global leadership consulting firm that specializes in C-level and high-potential executive coaching, leadership and talent management keynote presentations and training.

Harrisburg, PA, May 29, 2014 - HR.com and Leadership Excellence Magazine recently named best-selling leadership author John Mattone as one of the world's top leadership authorities, in the 2014 Leadership Excellence Awards.

Known throughout the Fortune 500 as a cutting-edge thinker in the areas of leadership and talent management, Mattone is president of JohnMattonePartners, Inc., a global leadership consulting firm that specializes in C-level and high-potential executive coaching, leadership and talent management keynote presentations and training, and leadership and succession management consulting.

HR.com, the largest global social networking and resource site for HR professionals, and Leadership Excellence Essentials magazine, a leading publication on management, leadership effectiveness and organizational productivity, have ranked Mattone as one of the world’s top independent leadership consultants. Other international leadership authorities recognized in the May 2014 issue were: Marshall Goldsmith, Gary Hamel, Jim Collins, Marcus Buckingham, Sally Helgesen, and John Maxwell. Some of the larger consultancies recognized included: Accenture, Disney Institute, Mercer, Center for Creative Leadership, DDI, Korn Ferry, and McKinsey.

Recognized by the Thinkers50 as one of the world's leading management thinkers as one of the top independent leadership consultants, executive coaches and speakers in the world, Mattone’s work is featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, The Huffington Post, CEO Magazine, CLO Magazine, CIO Magazine, and other respected global news outlets. He is a trusted advisor and coach to some of the world’s leading organizations and brands including The CIA, The EPA, FedEx, AgFirst Farm Credit Bank, KPMG, Columbia University, and Navy Federal Credit Union.

A prolific writer, Mattone is the author of seven books as well as over 100 professional articles and book chapters. His two new best-selling books, entitled “Talent Leadership: A Proven Method for Identifying & Developing High-Potential Employees” and "Intelligent Leadership: What You Need to Know to Unlock Your Full Potential" have been heralded by leading experts, CEOs and HR leaders as “groundbreaking and innovative”.

Mattone holds a B.S. Degree in Management and Organizational Behavior from Babson College and an M.S. Degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida. John serves as an Executive MBA faculty member at Florida Atlantic University where he teaches his popular course Global Leadership Assessment & Development. He was recently appointed Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Hult International Business School. He serves as a Senior Talent Management Consultant and Master Executive Coach for Executive Development Associates (where he also served as President) and as a Senior Faculty Member with the Talent Management Academy, a worldwide leader in leadership conferences and education. Additionally, Mattone is a member of numerous professional associations and is one of nine executive coaches in the world who has earned the Master Corporate Executive Coach™ (MCEC) certification by the Association of Corporate Executive Coaches.

Contact: John Mattone, President & CEO, at 407-268-5593 (FL), 571-312-5130 (Washington DC), Mobile: 321-279-4416, or email: smicommunications@earthlink.net

Contact:
Steven Infanti
John Mattone-Global, Inc.
6106 Terry Davis Court
Harrisburg, PA 17101
407-268-5593
Justmehbg@earthlink.net
http://www.JohnMattonePartners.com

Towerwall Listed among “20 Most Promising Security Consulting Companies”

Also named to CRN’s “Women in the Channel” and “The Power 50”

Boston, MA, May 28, 2014 – Towerwall (www.towerwall.com), an IT security services provider for small to mid-size businesses, today announced it was selected for inclusion in a list of the 20 “Most Promising Enterprise Security Consulting Companies.” The list was compiled by the editors of CIO Review, a magazine published in Fremont, Calif. Michelle Drolet, founder and CEO of Towerwall, was also named to Computer Reseller News (CRN) “Women of the Channel” and to its list of “The Power 50.”

CRN’s “Women of the Channel” is “a special recognition of those female channel executives, who have made great strides and are leaving their indelible mark on the technology channel,” says CRN.

Says CIO Review: “Presently, the time is apt to identify some of the right security players in the market. We believe these companies have achieved significant momentum and will rise above the rest. A distinguished panel comprising CIOs and CEOs of public companies, analysts, and the CIOReview editorial board finalized the 20 Most Promising Enterprise Security Consulting Companies. We congratulate the 20 finalists for achieving this vote of respect and wish them a great future ahead.”

According to CRN, The Power 50: Solution Providers is a new list for 2014, honoring those female executives extending their respective company’s sphere of influence as trusted advisers.  “This year’s submissions included a significant amount of women in Service Provider organizations. Enough to be recognized in their own category.”

To view the top 20, please visit: http://www.cioreview.com/magazine/20-Most-Promising-Enterprise-Security-Companies--GCLV674595908.html

About Towerwall:
Founded in 1993 and based in Framingham, Massachusetts, Towerwall provides organizations such as Biogen Idec, Middlesex Savings Bank, Bahamas Telecom, Brown University and Smith & Wesson, with IT security technology services required for secure business-class networks. Strategic partnerships with Sophos, Varonis, AlienVault, Websense, Qualys, and many other nationally-recognized security vendors allows Towerwall to offer its customers an integrated approach to solving their security needs by coupling best-of-breed technology with top-notch integration services. For more information please call (774) 204-0700 or email us at info@towerwall.com.

Contact:
Victor Cruz
MediaPR.net, Inc.
PO Box 961
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6888
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.towerwall.com

California Legislature Recognizes Museums, Snoopy License Plate to Fund Museums

The California State Legislature unanimously passed a bill yesterday with bipartisan support to recognize the essential role that museums have in the State of California as educational institutions.

Santa Cruz, CA, May 27, 2014 - The California State Legislature unanimously passed a bill yesterday with bipartisan support to recognize the essential role that museums have in the State of California as educational institutions. This overwhelming endorsement complements a program underway to put the beloved beagle Snoopy on California license plates and help fund the state’s museums at the same time. In recognition of California Museums Month, Californians are invited to visit www.snoopyplate.com to pre-order their Snoopy license plates and support the vital work of museums in preserving and sharing our State’s culture and heritage.

Assembly member Ian Calderon (D-Whittier) introduced ACR 115 California Museums Month, a measure that designates May 2014 as California Museum Month and invites all Californians to recognize and celebrate the vital role museums serve as educational institutions. “California museums play an essential role in our state,” stated Assembly member Calderon in a press release. “They are not only the key drivers of tourism, but also an excellent source of educational programs that enhance a student’s learning experience.” Assembly member Calderon is the Chair of the Committee on Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism and Internet Media.

The license plate features a reproduction of an original drawing of Snoopy by Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz. Proceeds from sales will establish a competitive grant program to support California’s museums, administered by the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE), a State entity.

In less than four months, over 3,800 Californians have pre-ordered the special interest license plate to support museums – which is more than half the number needed to establish the program. The Department of Motor Vehicles will begin issuing the Snoopy license plates upon receipt of 7,500 paid applications.

The Snoopy plate is also an opportunity to commemorate Santa Rosa cartoonist and cultural icon Charles Schulz. Jean Schulz, the widow of Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz, the Schulz family, and Peanuts Worldwide are generously allowing access to the original drawing for this special plate.

The California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) was established at the California State Library in 2003. AB 482 (Atkins) transferred the CCHE to the California Natural Resources Agency in 2014. CCHE grants have helped to preserve the many historic treasures that are California's cultural legacy. Current funding for CCHE projects is from voter-approved Proposition 40 bonds from the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Safe Neighborhood Parks, and Coastal Protection Act of 2002. Approximately $122 million was appropriated to CCHE to distribute competitively for the acquisition, restoration, preservation and interpretation of historical and cultural resources. http://resources.ca.gov/cche/

The California Association of Museums (CAM) is a non-profit service organization representing the interests of California’s 1,400 museums, including art and history museums, aquariums, natural history museums, science centers, children's museums, zoos, cultural centers, and botanical gardens. CAM assists California museums in fulfilling their missions as educational and research institutions that interpret and preserve art and cultural and scientific collections for public benefit. www.calmuseums.org

The PEANUTS characters and related intellectual property are owned by Peanuts Worldwide LLC, a joint venture owned 80% by Iconix Brand Group, Inc. and 20% by members of the Charles M. Schulz family. Iconix Brand Group, Inc. owns, licenses and markets a growing portfolio of consumer brands. The company licenses its brands to a network of leading retailers and manufacturers that touch every major segment of retail distribution from the luxury market to the mass market in both the U.S. and worldwide. Through its in-house business development, merchandising, advertising, and public relations departments Iconix manages its brands to drive greater consumer awareness and equity.

Photos and images available at Celeste DeWald, http://www.calmuseums.org/snoopypress, cam@calmuseums.org.

Contact:
Celeste DeWald
California Association of Museums (CAM)
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
831-471-9970
cam@calmuseums.org
http://www.calmuseums.org

Monterey Program for Executive Health Adds New Screenings to its Executive Exam

Dr. Geiler and Team Offer World-class Medicine In A World-Class Destination

Monterey, CA, May 27, 2014 — A distinctive program designed to give clients an efficient and comprehensive medical evaluation in one of the most coveted resort and golf destinations in the country, The Monterey Program for Executive Health approaches preventative medical care with patients’ time and comfort in mind. The elite physicians at The Monterey Program spend a full day with the patient to complete comprehensive screening, imaging and other advanced diagnostics—all in a sanctuary setting.

The program is the first executive health program in Northern California to add new screenings for:
Alzheimer screening. Dr. Geiler and his team are the first in Northern California to offer this advanced screening through an Executive Exam program.  Dr. Geiler and his team administer a blood test for Alzheimer's disease that predicts with astonishing accuracy whether a healthy person will develop the disease

General dementia
Lung cancer screening. There is evidence that screening persons aged 55 to 74 years who have cigarette smoking histories of 30 or more pack-years and who, if they are former smokers, have quit within the last 15 years reduces lung cancer mortality by 20% and all-cause mortality by 6.7%.

Screening for Diabetes early markers
“Our goal at the Monterey Program is to help our clients fully understand their medical picture, so they can convert that knowledge into action,” Dr. Geiler says.  “In addition to undergoing the most advanced diagnostics in the medical industry, the client is given a comprehensive risk-factor assessment that analyzes family and patient medical histories and current lifestyle habits. Experienced, licensed professionals evaluate the status of patients’ nutrition and fitness levels and work with the physicians to create tailored lifestyle suggestions that integrate seamlessly into their often busy daily routines. The client and doctor will then work together to develop a personalized wellness plan that includes a discussion of risk factors and illness prevention.

When the evaluation is complete, the client receives an extensive, customized medical report with a health profile, results, interpretations and recommendations for follow-up care. This detailed report of the patient’s evaluation is conveniently stored as a digital file on a small flash drive.

As an additional service, the Monterey Program offers corporate packages for businesses to provide to their top executive officers. The program can turn essential preventative care into a productive and relaxing corporate retreat.

Monterey Program For Executive Health Concierge Services:
The Monterey Program is unlike any other executive health program, as it offers more than just a superior medical evaluation—it offers an invaluable wellness experience.

From the moment a client arrives at the Monterey Regional Airport, their personal concierge provides transportation to one of our outstanding hospitality partners. On the day of their executive physical, the client’s personal concierge escorts them to the hospital and remains their guide throughout their day of wellness.

Not only does the friendly team on concierge and the Monterey Program manage all aspects of the executive evaluation, they are eager to make clients’ retreats memorable by helping them discover the splendor of the Monterey Bay Area. This stunning region, where the mountains taper down to the shore, provides an abundance of hiking trails, bicycling paths and other recreational activities such as golfing, kayaking and diving. If golf is a priority, The Monterey Program is a proud partner of Pebble Beach Golf Links, the site of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and one of the most visually stunning courses in the world.

The Monterey Program is located on the campus of top-rated Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP), which is nestled in the lush Del Monte Forest.  CHOMP is a fully accredited hospital honored by Healthgrades Patient Safety Excellence Award for 2 years in a row (2011-2012), in addition to its 100 Best Hospitals for: Cardiac Surgery (2012-2013), Orthopedic Surgery (2012-2013), and Spine Surgery (2012).

For further information, or to schedule an interview with Dr. Craig Geiler, contact Marci Bracco at Chatterbox Communications: (831) 747-7455 or marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com.

Background On Dr. Craig Geiler
Stanford University-trained award-winning internist, Dr. Craig Geiler leads the Program’s Executive Health team.

The nearly 20 additional program physicians received their training in some of the top medical schools in the country, including the University of California, San Francisco, Stanford, Yale, Case Western and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Program’s top physicians come from various backgrounds and specialties to grant patients access to a wide variety of experts and services.

The Monterey Program For Executive Health

The Facts:
* The Monterey Program for Executive Health is an innovative comprehensive medical evaluation for clients who want exceptional preventative care completed in an efficient, personalized and relaxing one-day visit.

* The Program offers world-class facilities and state-of-the-art technology uniquely situated in the serene setting of the Monterey Bay.

* Medical services provided: Comprehensive diagnostic screening,  imaging and physical examination, in addition to thorough fitness and nutritional assessments by experienced, licensed professionals.

* Elite physicians and specialists trained in the top medical schools in the country.

* The Monterey Program for Executive Health is located on the beautiful campus of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) at 23625 Holman Highway, near the scenic coastal Highway 1.

* CHOMP earned a Gold Seal of Approval for quality care from the Joint Commission, and holds numerous accreditations

* Healthgrades accolades for CHOMP include: Patient Safety Excellence Award for two years in a row (2011-2012), America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery (2012-2013), Orthopedic Surgery (2012-2013) and Spine Surgery (2012).
The Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems rated CHOMP in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide for overall patient experience.

* Accommodations provided at the award-winning Pebble Beach Resorts, Bernardus Lodge, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Carmel Valley Ranch and Holman Ranch.

* Our concierge specialists can make all travel and medical arrangements for our clients.

* Conveniently located near the Monterey Regional Airport.

* Minutes away from Big Sur, Pacific Grove and Carmel.

The Monterey Program For Executive Health Contact:
* Phone: 855-500-MPEH (6734)
* Physical Address: Garden West level of Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula 23625 Holman Highway Monterey, California
* Website:  www.mpexecutivehealth.com
* E-mail: contact@mpexecutivehealth.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
23625 Holman Highway
Monterey, California 93940
(831) 747-7455
marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.mpexecutivehealth.com

AuraPortal Offers First BPM with Fully Integrated eCommerce System

This extraordinary eCommerce innovation in the BPM software allows online orders to be fully integrated with the supply chain, enabling an unprecedented automation of sales operations.

Woburn, MA, May 22, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal. Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the presentation of its eCommerce module integrated with the Business Process Management.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix report and by other renowned analyst firms.

"Sales growth through eCommerce has skyrocketed. Online Commerce is rapidly becoming standard practice, and most companies, not just retail, should adapt the promotion, sale and after sales service of their products and services to customers (whether individuals or other companies) who nowadays want to communicate, shop and manage their services over the internet on mobile devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) or computers," says Igna Almar, Sales Director at AuraPortal.

With AuraPortal, any company can create and maintain its own website, and configure the eCommerce and Content Management platform, shopping cart, payment gateway, etc., without having to hire a specialist.

The employees themselves are the ones who easily design and maintain the totally customizable eCommerce system integrated with all the company processes and all the transactional activity monitored by AuraPortal BPM.

"Sales operations have never been automated in this way," says Manel Orovio, Technical Director at AuraPortal. "The total integration of eCommerce with procurement, sales and supply chain processes is an exceptional development, as it enables an unprecedented automation of operations with customers. The eCommerce actions performed are not just added to a database, they are actually converted into information flowing through the company processes."
And through AuraPortal Cloud, this solution is available to any economy.

About Aura (www.auraportal.com)
AURA is a global BPM (Business Process Management) software provider delivering a solution that creates, without the need of IT programming, Business Process Workflow Execution Models. AuraPortal is 100% Web-based, and is complementary to existing ERP and CRM systems.

AURA has a presence in 40 countries with more than 300 customers including, among others: Walmart, Toyota, General Motors, Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos), Carrefour, ArcelorMittal, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola, Danone, INCAE, Kimberly-Clark, Yamaha, Royal KPN, Bristol-Myers Squibb, etc., as well as many Government Agencies and Departments in several countries. All of these customers benefit from maintenance contracts.

It is headquartered in Europe and has an executive branch in North America (Florida). It also has offices in several countries and a vast network of partners who locally attend customers throughout the world.

Aura Contacts:
Cristina Siscar
info@auraportal.com
Skype: auraportal
Phone: +1 (857) 239-0070 or +34 96 295 4497
http://www.auraportal.com

WHAT THE TOP EXPERTS SAY ABOUT AURAPORTAL BPMS

OVUM:
In the "Product Quality" category, AuraPortal has obtained the highest score (9 points), situating itself clearly above the next best vendor on a scale of 1 to 10.
(Decision Matrix on BPM Vendors 2011, OVUM)

TEC:
“With a dominant placement in nearly all areas of the BPM module, AuraPortal BPMS is well positioned as one of the leaders within the BPM space according to all standards provided by TEC”.
(TEC Technology Evaluation Centers 2013)

GARTNER:
“AuraPortal is the example of next-generation BPMS”.
(MQ 2007-2009)

BPTRENDS:
“AuraPortal is one of the most complete and advanced BPMS solutions on the market backed up by a financially strong company with a large number of satisfied customers of all sizes that have been working with the product for several years”.
(BPMS Report 2010)

IDC:
“In Customer references, AuraPortal has a strong ease of implementation and ease of use from both IT and business user perspectives”.
(MarketScape 2011)

BLOOR:
“For what you get, AuraPortal is really good value for money with a very low maintenance percentage”.
(Bloor 2011)

Contact:
Cristina Siscar
Auraportal
400 Trade Center
Woburn, MA 01801-7472
978-808-6340
diana.farrington@auraportal.com
http://www.auraportal.com

Consumers Invited to Take Control of Health Insurance Company

Colorado’s Health Insurance CO-OP Opens Board of Directors Applications

Denver, CO, May 20, 2014 — Colorado HealthOP, Colorado’s first statewide health insurance CO-OP, has initiated a significant shift in how insurance companies are run, introducing greater member control into an industry that historically has had very little. The CO-OP announced today it is now seeking applications for its board of directors, inviting nearly 14,000 of its new Colorado members to run for a seat. The board of directors is elected by CO-OP members, and at least 80 percent of the board will be comprised of CO-OP members by the end of 2015. Board members will have formal decision-making authority to initiate changes in the CO-OP that will benefit all CO-OP members.

“Because Colorado HealthOP is controlled by our members, and not by outside investors, the CO-OP will become what our members want and need it to be – health insurance that is focused on improving the health of our members and the health of the communities we serve,” said Julia Hutchins, chief executive officer of Colorado HealthOP.

In this trailblazing model of member governance, Colorado HealthOP’s board members will be responsible for ensuring that member interests are reflected in the CO-OP’s decisions and actions, with an ultimate goal of lowering costs and providing more efficient and valuable health coverage to Colorado HealthOP members. Specific responsibilities include strategic goal setting, providing input into budgeting and financial reporting, developing policies for CO-OP business operations and overseeing the CEO.

“This call for applications represents a revolutionary time in healthcare,” Hutchins said. “Across the country, health insurance CO-OPs are doing for health insurance what the cooperative model has done for agriculture, electricity and countless other industries; we are introducing greater consumer control, improving efficiency and bringing consumer-demanded change to the healthcare industry.”

Colorado HealthOP opened its board of directors application process on May 1, 2014. Members can submit applications until July 7, 2014. A Nominations and Outreach committee will review all applications and conduct two rounds of applicant interviews to develop a diverse slate of candidates that will be presented to Colorado HealthOP’s members in August. Members will have the opportunity to vote for their board representatives in September and October. The new 11-member board will be seated at the CO-OP’s annual meeting in October.

Colorado HealthOP’s founding board of directors, who will continue to oversee the CO-OP’s operations until the new board is seated, is comprised of a group of volunteer healthcare professionals, policymakers and advocates.

About Colorado HealthOP
Colorado HealthOP is Colorado’s first statewide nonprofit health insurance CO-OP. As a member-governed alternative to traditional health insurance, Colorado HealthOP and its members are committed to providing affordable, quality coverage to individuals and employers interested in making a difference in their own health, their employees’ health and the health of their community. The CO-OP aims to improve health outcomes by putting the responsibility for consumers’ care back into the hands of its members and providers. For more information about Colorado HealthOP, please visit www.COHealthOP.org or call 720.627.8900.

Contact:
Anna Beaty
CSG PR
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
abeaty@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

Profiles in Courage: Rebel Ink Magazine Salutes a Double Mastectomy Cancer Survivor and Tattooed Wounded Warrior in Special Cover Article

As an inspiration to us all, the upcoming issue of Rebel Ink magazine, which launches Memorial Day weekend, is portraying two beautiful people on its cover who have overcome tremendous personal challenges.

Paramus, NJ, May 20, 2014 - As an inspiration to us all, the upcoming issue of Rebel Ink magazine, which launches Memorial Day weekend, is portraying two beautiful people on its cover who have overcome tremendous personal challenges. Carrie Jewell Dugo, a breast cancer and double mastectomy survivor, and Alex Minsky, a wounded warrior who suffered serious injuries including the loss of his leg in Afghanistan, have bodies that are considered “non-traditional.” Profiled in depth in Rebel Ink, we revel in how both have regained their self-esteem and inspired others through their unique tattoo experiences.

Australian-born Carrie Jewell Dugo was diagnosed with breast cancer during her pregnancy and had a double mastectomy to save the life of her child. Chemo and multiple reconstructive surgeries left Carrie disfigured and scarred physically and emotionally. After dealing with stress, anger, depression and body image issues, she decided that she wanted her children to perceive her as a confident happy Mom. She used the Gerson Therapy for healing, attended spiritual retreats and nutritional weekends. Carrie then decided to help herself and inspire others by having a beautiful corset tattoo applied over her scars by Dawn-Marie of SkinFlower Cosmic Arts, a skilled tattoo artist in upstate New York where Carrie now lives. Inspired by the corset costumes she always admired in a favorite film, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Carrie explains, “For me, getting tattooed was empowering. After every session, I felt my confidence and strength grow. So I am happy people find me inspirational.”

Orange County, CA resident Alex Minsky was a Marine for nearly three years in 2010 when his vehicle ran over an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) while serving in Afghanistan and he suffered serious leg and brain injuries. He was in a coma for 47 days with total memory loss and his leg was amputated. Although he had tattoos prior to entering the Marines, he went to Rick Williams Balboa Tattoo in Newport Beach and Sterling Barck at Costa Mesa Tattoo to obtain more extensive tattoos on his body. While he was working out to regain strength, a photographer approached him, took some photos. Soon after, Alex became a model, totally exposing his athlete blade prosthesis with pride to help others with injuries. Alex explains, “When I struggle, I need something, and I find inspiration from other things. I’m glad people are finding inspiration from other things, and if it’s my picture, then that’s a good thing.”

Tattoos are an art form that date back to 6000 BC and have been gaining more mainstream acceptance in recent years as a visual form of personal expression. According to a Pew Research Center report from December, 2013, the total percent of Americans who have at least one tattoo are 14% or 45 million. There are 21,000 tattoo parlors in the U.S. and Americans spend over $1.65 billion on tattoos.

Founded six years ago, the award-winning Rebel Ink magazine (www.rebelinkmag.com) focuses on many cutting edge aspects of tattoos and the magazine now enjoys a 100,000 circulation. It is available at Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, 7-11, Rite Aid and many other retailers, and by subscription. This international magazine celebrates unique tattoos, tattoo artists, and celebrities through interviews and high quality photographs. Rebel Ink is part of the same company that also publishes Urban Ink and Skin & Ink for people of color.

Commenting on the issue that launches Memorial Day, Rebel Ink Editor-in-Chief, Paul Gambino, explains, “We chose Carrie Jewell Dugo and Alex Minsky as our cover models to show the world two tattooed individuals who exemplify courage and used tattoos for their own healing process. We hope it opens the eyes of others to the world of tattoos and how this form of personal expression is an art form like others to be admired...and inspire others.”

Tattoos have been highlighted in numerous recent films including The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Hangover series, and more. Tatoos are seen on numerous actors including Veritas Aequitas in The Boondock Saints, Dolarhyde’s entire backside in Red Dragon, Robert De Niro in Cape Fear, Mila Kunis in Black Swan, Guy Pearce in Memento, in the New Grand Auto Theft video game characters, among many others. Tattoed celebrities include Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Mike Tyson, Dwayne Johnson, David Beckham and Rhianna, among many others. Tattooed models are finally accepted on the runways around the world, allowing the tattoo art form to come out of the closet, so to speak.

Perhaps not to the extent as Carrie and Alex, other military veterans have been tattooed with visible memories of conflict, loss and suffering. Breast cancer survivors have also used tattoos to commemorate their survival and celebrate the fight against breast cancer. More professionals, such as lawyers, doctors, real estate brokers, bankers, now have tattoos. However, some employers still do not allow them to be visible in the workplace.

For more information, go to www.rebelinkmag.com. To schedule an interview, or receive high resolution jpg photos (including many exclusive images not published in the current Rebel Ink article), call Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or Brickman@BrickmanMarketing.com or call Marci Bracco at (831) 747-7455 or Marci@ChatterboxPublicRelations.com.

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

Enter Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa “Summer at its Best” Sweepstakes

Enter Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa “Summer at Its Best” sweepstakes, for a chance to win a vacation for four to the Hyatt Regency Monterey and Spa for 2 nights and other prizes.

Carmel, CA, May 17, 2014 - Enter Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa “Summer at Its Best” sweepstakes, for a chance to win a vacation for four to the Hyatt Regency Monterey and Spa for 2 nights and other prizes. Guests can enter by scanning the QR code found here (bit.ly/HyattWin) or by texting WIN to 831-667-5040. Blackout dates are June 13-22, July 12 -20, Augus 13-17 and September 18-21. Subject to availability.

o   To enter, Text WIN to 831-667-5040 or Scan our QR code found at bit.ly/HyattWin

o   Enter between May 25th and June 5th.  One lucky entrant will be randomly selected to win the “Summer at Its Best” vacation for four. Two other entries will be randomly selected for additional prizes.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and 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 luxury spa. The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com/.

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