Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Ballrooms and Meeting Space Underwent a $6 Million Renovations Last Year and has a New Theme

“LAND, EDGE, SEA” “… the greatest meeting of land and sea …” Robinson Jeffers

Monterey, CA, February 10, 2015 -- The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa offers extensive meeting facilities that are much more than a space to work. It's a place where your meeting attendees will enjoy world-class amenities, while you relax in the knowledge our expert staff is on hand to assist with every detail. The meeting space offers a “campus-like setting” with no distractions. Attendees can easily move from indoor to outdoor between meetings which offers a more productive and inspiring environment.

Throughout 2013 and 2014, the ballrooms and meeting spaces underwent a $6 million major renovation. The new theme “LAND, EDGE, SEA.” The Monterey coast has been described in literature as “the greatest meeting of land and sea”. It is a place of sublime beauty and fertile land, with a coastline that is unequaled in its sense of power and drama.

Centered on this coastline, Monterey captures an atmosphere of intense energy and inspiration and has become a favored destination for anyone seeking rejuvenation of mind and spirit and a gathering place for poets, writers, artists and musicians.

The new design for the Monterey Ballroom and the Monterey Conference Center at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa are inspired by this “great meeting” and reflect the unique characteristics and drama of a location that fosters such creativity.

* The meeting suites offer inviting seating arrangements. Guests experience an almost a living room like-feel.

The theme of LAND, EDGE, SEA, allows guests to experience:

* The Land of The Monterey Ballroom theme is based around the agricultural land and coastline and will provide a calm, fertile ground concept aimed at nurturing life and creativity. Warm earthy colors, repetitive patterns and contrasting textures will complete this concept. The carpet design was inspired by the rhythmic pattern of farm land furrows against the dynamic texture of rugged coast line. The main feature wall expresses undulating pattern inspired by the rolling agricultural hills.

* The Edge and Sea come together in the Monterey Conference Center with waves, coastal bluffs and whales. This area will add verticality, contour, drama and intersection of the land and sea! The main facade to the ballrooms features organic-shape “fins”, whose design was evolved from the pectoral fin of migrating Blue Whale in the Monterey Bay.Dynamic play of cleft coastal bluff and surging waves was gracefully expressed in carpet design. There is a layering ceiling pattern inspired by the encroaching marine fog.

* The Sea is about deep ocean and shimmering water. The life force of intensity, power and raw energy. These themed areas will be bold, powerful, organic and free flowing. The carpet design was inspired by the continuously evolving, shimmering school of fish against deep ocean blue.

Other enhancements made during the renovation include:

* State of the art digital signage

* An expanded the pre-function space

* 10’ x 10’ glass projector screen that displays promotional messages, program of events, messages and more.

Background on the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Meeting Facilities:
They Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa meeting facilities are the largest from the San Francisco Bay area to LA. Our team provides everything needed to host a productive and memorable event.

* Over 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including indoor and outdoor facilities

* On-site audio-visual experts

* New designed 24 hour business center and Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel

* Enticing catering including creative menus

* Extensive on-site activities including Marilyn Monroe Spa, Monterey Bay Racquet Club and Pebble Beach Company's Del Monte Golf Course

* Delicious on-site dining, including indoor and outdoor venues

* Programs for corporate tournaments, games and families, from team building to offsite excursions

* 550 spacious guestrooms Individual controls for climate, sound, music, telephones, multiple electrical / microphone outlets, audiovisual equipment, and 100V single-phase and 220V single-phase electricity.

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 featuring live entertainment, personalized concierge service at the Regency Club, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, Monterey Bay Racquet Club, McIntyre Tasting Studio, two 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 www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-7455
marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Monterey Bay Brewing Company Produces Fine Ales and Craft Beer

The New Monterey County Operation Launches Flagship Brew Mad Otter Ale

Monterey, CA, February 09, 2015 - Demand for quality craft beer has never been greater, especially in California, where the micro-brew concept was born in the 1960s.

To keep up with that demand, small-batch beer production in the state increased by more than half a million barrels in 2013 — and 108 new craft breweries opened their doors and their kegs.

Embracing this surge of suds is Monterey Bay Brewing Co., a new operation in Monterey County that produces fine ales and craft beers. Mad Otter Ale is the company’s flagship brew, made in small batches by its founders, former accountant Mark Fitch and former real estate agent Scott Coming.

The two friends always shared a love of beer. After attending the Mammoth Mountain Blues and Brews Festival a few years ago, Mark camped out at the two-day event and experienced how everyone was going “mad” over craft beer. The friends attended together the next year and knew they wanted to bring that kind of energy and excitement for craft beer to southern Monterey Bay, an area where they sensed a void of quality craft beer.

They started to homebrew out of their kitchens, and one early evening on a golf course the name Mad Otter Ale popped into Mark’s head. From that light-bulb moment the two have expanded the business, putting their beer into kegs and cans and building community relationships with bar and restaurant owners.

“From that point on we knew we had something special,” Mark said. “Our passion is to provide high quality ales to this area while having fun doing it.”

The first year of brewing proved so successful that they have nearly tapped out their current production capacity. Mark and Scott hope to double the amount of beer they produce in 2015, and are also laying the groundwork for establishing their own facility.

“We currently are focusing on the quality of our flagship pale ale, but are always toying around with what we would like to produce next,” Mark said. “Our loyal customers have lots of ideas of what that should be and we are always happy to get their input.”

Monterey Bay Brewing Co. became the first local craft brewery to can its beer, which is a growing trend in the industry. More than 500 craft breweries across the country now can their beer, accounting for 20 percent of the 2,500 small-batch breweries in the U.S. The canning boom took place in remarkable fashion, from just a few dozen to 500 in just two years, thanks in large part to the ease of packaging and a lower cost than bottles.

Mad Otter Ale has already made numerous appearances at local events, most recently the Big Sur Foragers Festival. Look for the brew at the following local establishments: Tarpy’s Roadhouse, A Taste of Monterey, The Wharf Marketplace and LaLa Grill in Monterey; Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach; Barmel in Carmel; and Big Sur Taphouse in Big Sur. Kegs can be purchased at Lopez Liquors in Carmel. Find out more about Monterey Brewing Co. and Mad Otter Ale at www.madotterale.com.

Company Overview
Monterey Bay Brewing Co., is a new independent brewery owned by two local friends, former professional men who wanted to change careers and change the landscape of American-style micro-brew.

Mark Fitch (on the left) and Scott Coming (on the right) brewed their first batch of Mad Otter Ale in 2012, and today the hoppy yet refreshing ale is pleasing palates all over Monterey County and beyond. Tapping into a growing craft beer trend, Fitch and Coming began canning Mad Otter Ale in 2013, and full kegs are also available.

Find out more about Monterey Brewing Co., and Mad Otter Ale at www.madotterale.com

Tasting Notes
At its heart, Mad Otter Ale is a classic American-style pale ale packed with notes of tangerine and grapefruit that last from first aroma to the final sip. Showcasing American hops, Mad Otter Ale is brewed with a considerable amount of pale and caramel malts, creating a steady malt profile to balance the bitterness of the hops. A true crowd pleaser, Mad Otter Ale is not overly bitter but is packed with hop flavor.

This handcrafted beer is refreshing enough to cut through the heaviest of dishes while the firm malt notes help to accentuate the caramelized flavor of grilled foods. The citrus notes make it a natural choice for Latin or spicier cuisines; the hops temper the spiciness and accentuate the lime and citrus flavors while cutting through creamy cheese toppings. It is also a great choice to pair with grilled meats and juicy burgers. Because Mad Otter Ale pairs so well with a wide array of foods, it’s a great beer to keep on hand for everyday consumption.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Monterey Bay Brewing Company
Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-7455
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.madotterale.com

Hey Wine Lovers! Twisted Roots Launches National Drink Wine Day Pinterest Contest

Twisted Roots Carmel Valley Tasting Room at Lyons Head Gallery, 12 Delfino Place in the heart of the valley is open Friday through Sunday12:00 p.m.–5 p.m.).

Carmel Valley, CA, February 03, 2015 — Twisted Roots Carmel Valley Tasting Room at Lyons Head Gallery, 12 Delfino Place in the heart of the valley is open Friday through Sunday12:00 p.m.–5 p.m.).  The tasting room pours  wines created from estate grapes on vines first planted in Lodi in 1918.  Did you know the winery’s name came from a twisted root that the family dug up from the vineyard?

Twisted Roots Launches its inaugural Pinterest contest.  Hey wine lovers! February 18th is National Drink Wine Day and we are celebrating by spreading the love and health benefits of wine! From the beauty of the vineyards to hilarious wine jokes, Pinterest is bursting with fun content for wine lovers. Share your favorite images, quotes and jokes and enter to win in our latest Pin-It-To-Win-It Contest!

To enter the contest simply:

Pin It To Win It!

* February 18th is National Drink Wine Day and we are celebrating by spreading the love and health benefits of wine! From the beauty of the vineyards to hilarious wine jokes, Pinterest is bursting with fun content for wine lovers.
* https://www.pinterest.com/TRWine/
* Create A Board Titled: Twisted Roots Love Wine!
* Add a minimum of 5 pictures

of your favorite wine images, quotes and jokes with the hashtag #TwistedRootsLovesWine and #TwistedRootsWinery

* Email a link of your board to: marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
* One lucky winner will win a $50 Visa Gift Card and three people will receive a complimentary tasting for two to our Carmel Tasting Room!
* Enter to win between February 1st and February 28th. Winner announced on March 5th.
Certified Green Growers:

At Twisted Roots, we believe in letting the grapes speak for themselves.  Partner Josh Ruiz, representing partners Ross Schmiedt and Mike Hodge, stated that, “We feel that our work in the vineyard is the genesis for the flavor and overall complexity of our wines.  As Lodi Certified Green Growers we follow sustainable farming practices throughout the entire winemaking process.”

The certification of Twisted Roots as a green grower includes two components: The Lodi Rules practice standards, and a Pesticide Environmental Assessment System that measures the impact of all organic and synthetic pesticides used during the year. The vineyard is audited annually by a third party to verify farming practices, and may not exceed a maximum number of points calculated using the system.

Among the Certified Sustainable Practices are the following:
Integrated Pest Management: Twisted Roots limits crop protection to only essential measures, and creates and maintains a habitat for natural enemies of certain pests. For example, the family plants specific types of grasses in its “1918” Old Vine Zinfandel vineyard to help attract beneficial insects.

Air Quality Control: Twisted Roots plants cover crops of native grasses in and around its vineyards to minimize dust, and limits tractor usage to reduce air pollution and conserve energy.

Land Stewardship: The family integrates the management of the vineyards with the ecosystem by providing riparian zones, maintaining vernal pools, protecting wildlife habitat, and installing nesting boxes for birds and bats. To combat a growing problem of coyotes chewing up irrigation pipes, workers began leaving buckets of water for the coyotes. Now the coyotes eat the rodents, leaving the irrigation alone.

Water Management: Vineyard workers constantly monitor soil moisture and measure the vines’ water needs. They regulate waterusage through careful irrigation scheduling, and constantly maintain and service irrigationsystems to ensure maximum efficiency.

Soil Health: Believing that healthy soil leads to great wines, Twisted Roots adds organic matter by planting cover crops and by utilizing compost. Experts control fertilizer and irrigation to maximize nutrition in the soil, which results in higher quality, more concentrated fruit. Each year analysts run soil and plant tissue tests to determine the needs of the vineyard.

Human Resources: People are the foundation of great sustainably grown wines. Twisted Roots workers receive comprehensive training and development that enables them to perform their jobs safely and maximize their ability for year-round employment.

The Twisted Roots family creates a sustainable vision for the farm that provides the foundation for sustainable winegrowing. This philosophy helps ensure the long-term health, biodiversity and productivity of the farm and the surrounding ecosystem. All of the Twisted Roots’ farming practices can be evaluated to determine whether they move the vineyard toward or away from this vision.

In the end, sustainability keeps the Twisted Roots’ family close to its land, and helps ensure that future generations will get to enjoy that land and all of its bounty.
Twisted Roots Philanthropy:

For every bottle sold, Twisted Roots donates a portion of the proceeds to the ALS Foundation for research into ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Our partner and creator of the Twisted Roots brand is afflicted with ALS.  Additionally, Twisted Roots donates money to MEarth and its Hilton Bialek Habitat at Carmel Middle School. As Josh said, “Twisted Roots wants to make good quality wine and give back to their communities."

Where to Purchase and Taste Wines:

Both Café Rustica, Mission Ranch and Tarpy's Roadhouse serve Twisted Roots wines. And, of course, you can have a full tasting right in Carmel Valley (831-594-8282) or in Lodi by appointment (916-300-2416).

12 Del Fino Place
Carmel Valley, Ca 93924
info@twistedrootsvineyard.com
Tel: 831-594-8282

Twisted Roots Story:
Centered in the heart of the Lodi Appellation, Twisted Roots Vineyard is the work of three generations of family members dedicated to the practice of growing great wine grapes by following sustainable growing practices. While our vineyard was established in 1918, it wasn't until recently that we began producing our own wines.

The Twisted Roots Vineyard label started with a Petite Sirah in 2005 by Ross, after experimenting in the basement of the original farmhouse. In 2009, we began commercial production and expanded our offerings to include other varietals grown on the estate.

Winemaking was moved subsequently from the old farmhouse to our partners at Estate Crush.  Petite Sirah continues to be our flagship wine; we also offer Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Old Vine Zinfandel.

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

ECOFuelMaximizer.com share how to Reduce diesel Regen (DPR) maintenance 70%

Diesel engines since 2007 require servicing when the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) gets clogged with soot. Reduce Regens 70% & increase fuel efficiency 13%.

Boca Raton, Florida, February 01, 2015 - Diesels engines in the United States since 2007 are equipped with a computer controlled Diesel Particulate Filter designed to reduce pollution from un-burnt diesel fuel. Manufacturers since 2009 added Diesel Emission Fluid (DEF) a chemical injected into the exhaust system designed to help keep the DPF filter clean. If the DEF fluid is not maintained, an engine will shut down and require dealer servicing.

Stop and go driving and idling reduce the amount of fuel burned which causes a diesel engine’s computer to go into a regeneration mode to remove the un-burnt fuel or soot from the exhaust, the DPF filter traps the fuels soot. The ECO Fuel Enhancer is an inline fuel filter/vaporizer that reorganizes the molecules of fuel helping them to burn cleaner. A cleaner burning engine reduces the diesel regeneration cycle helping an engine’s DPF filter to keep cleaner longer.

Diesel Particulate Filter servicing or replacement is very expensive and is only covered under warranty for a short period of a diesel engines long lifespan. Reports state that some diesel engines require thousands of dollars in DPR maintenance every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Recent independent testing on 10 diesel Emergency Medical vehicles that experience excessive idling and stop and go driving, showed remarkable results. The ECO system showed an average of 70% reduction in a computer’s Regen cycle and a 13% increase in fuel economy. The low cost ECO Fuel Enhancer system requires no maintenance and has a life expectancy of 40 years. The ECO units have a No Risk return policy, they are Guaranteed to work. For less than $400 thousands of dollars can be saved.

The ECOFuelMaximizer.com and its affiliates have been advancing fuel saving and pollution reducing technologies since 1999. Over 200 Texas school systems over the last 10 years have installed over 30,000 units on their school buses. Individuals and Companies, who are interested in learning more about how to save Money, reduce Maintenance, Pollution and help Reduce Fuel Costs call or email for the latest information and updates.

Contact:
Cary Nagdeman
Director
20920 Concord Green Drive
Boca Raton, Florida 33433
(866) 374-0002
info@ECOFuelMaximizer.com
http://www.ECOFuelMaximizer.com

Emerging Singer-Songwriter Roxanna Releases New Single and Music Video “Here with Me”

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Going for Smooth Jazz Radio Adds Now

Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 2015 - Canadian singer-songwriter Roxanna makes a dramatic departure with her new smooth jazz single “Here With Me” off her debut album Exotica. Releasing a contemporary yet dramatic love song, Roxanna showcases her effortless songwriting with the heart-breaking lyrics and unforgettable chorus accompanied by the always distant sound of Chris Botti’s trumpet.

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Joining forces with Mark Portmann, the duo mastered a polished and luxurious, rich sound with the blend of Roxanna’s sultry vocals. Presented by Samuel Gonzalez Jr. Films and produced by Jennifer Brofer, Roxanna teamed up with director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. to create a beautiful and highly anticipated prequel to her “Unforgotten” music video starring James Scott of Days of Our Lives. The song and video drew inspiration from Roxanna’s parents’ undying love story, shot in black and white, where each frame is a flawless photograph that is classy and romantic.

“Music should bring pleasure, it should be elegant and relaxing. It’s all about friendship, pleasure, romance, love and beauty,” Roxanna says. Roxanna is determined to craft every song and lyric as relatable to whomever will take a listen with the intention to always spread love and healing through her romantic songs and stories.

Continuing to gain national attention and praise, a wildly successful 90 minute Public Television special, ROXANNA: Exotica Live aired in November where she performed her entire debut album at Vibiana in Los Angeles, California.

Roxanna links: Website - Facebook - Twitter - YouTube

Contact: Chip Schutzman, Miles High Productions, chip@mileshighproductions.com, 323 806-0400

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Singer/Songwriter Joseph Eid Releases New Country/Folk Song and Music Video for “Hit Me Up” January 26

Stream “Hit Me Up” on Soundcloud

Los Angeles, CA, January 28, 2015 - Los Angeles-based Americana-Folk Singer/Songwriter Joseph Eid has announced his new single “Hit Me Up” with accompanying music video from debut album Human. “Hit Me Up” continues to showcase Eid’s emotional and well-polished singing and songwriting style with a genre-blending fusion of folk and country for a unique and stand-out track off the entire album.

Stream “Hit Me Up” on Soundcloud

With previous inspiring singles “Ready Now” and “Something Real,” Eid has released out of the ordinary music videos from animation to robots, so for “Hit Me Up,” the highly-anticipated music video, will just be as orignal as past releases as Eid carefully aims to translate his songs to visual appealing shorts to connect with his audience. Directed by Christopher LaVan of Red Bug Films, the music video is a special live performance of Joseph backed by a full band consisting of musicians Vern Monnet (Freddy Fender, Randy Meisner) on the dobro, Lynn Coulter (Carole King, B.J. Thomas) on drums, and Steve Nelson (Dusty Springfield, Gene Autry) on the stand up bass. The music video was shot at the legendary Alley Music Studios in North Hollywood, California where James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Carly Simon have all played once.

Constantly garnering considerable praise from the industry, Eid was named one of the 100 Hottest Live Unsigned Artists by Music Connection Magazine. “With heartfelt lyrics, great music and touching vocals, this album is well worth listening to,” Bruce Von Stiers of BVS Reviews says about Human. Eid’s delicate voice, emotional guitar work, and intricate but relatable lyrics have become his recognizable trademark. In support of his debut album, Eid will be touring this year delivering his dynamic solo performances.

FOLLOW JOSEPH EID:
http://josepheidmusic.com/
http://youtube.com/josepheidmusi
https://soundcloud.com/josepheidmusic
https://www.facebook.com/JosephEidMusic

FOR ALL MEDIA INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT: Chip Schutzman – Miles High Productions: 323-806-0400, chip@mileshighproductions.com

Contact:
Chip Schutzman
Miles High Productions
P.O. Box 93157
Hollywood, CA 90093
323 806-0400
http://www.mileshighproductions.com

Watch the Journey of Five Individuals as Coaching Techniques Improve their Lives in “Coaching” Movie

World’s First “Coaching” Movie On a Mission to Inspire the Lives of One Million.

Hollywood, CA, January 24, 2015 — The “Coaching” Movie, slated to be produced and directed in mid-2015, by the team of Body Language Experts Patryk & Kasia Wezowski, as well as award-winning producer Betsy Chasse, will showcase the inner journeys of five individuals coached by masters of various coaching schools while documenting the best coaching techniques for success.

The audience will share in their life-changing journeys, as the client confronts and taps into their deepest emotions, overcomes their challenges, and gains life-changing insights. Each individual’s story will unfold in it's own unique way based on the personal history of each client and methodology of the coach.

The film will feature some of the most accomplished and well-known experts in their field including Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, Mark Thompson, Dr. John Demartini and Marci Shimoff.

Patryk Wezowski commented, “It's not a movie. It's a movement with the mission to inspire one million lives to transform people’s dreams into reality through coaching. We wanted to create a film that would be an expression of the passion we have for coaching. It comes from our hearts. We are focusing on supporting clients to give them the inspiration to solve their challenges through coaching. In addition, we are doing this to support the coaching community as a whole. Our dream for the future, is to have a foundation to assist low-income individuals with coaching assistance, and that would be started at a later date with potential profits from the ‘Coaching’ Movie.”

The Wezowski Team has built their success on creating the Center for Body Language, the world's #1 training center for business people in 15 countries. With the tremendous success they've had transforming the lives of clients with personal challenges, they wanted to create something from their hearts driven by their passion for what they do, coaching!

Wezowski says, "You can measure your potential for success or failure through body language, and that's why it's so powerful. But the change has to come from within, from the inside out. That's why we not only focus on non-verbal communication recognition, but we pinpoint how to change lives from the inside out. This is why we are making the ‘Coaching’ Movie.”

The film will be funded by investors in the personal development world. In addition, the producers of the ‘Coaching’ Movie will launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in early 2015 in order to provide fans of coaching an opportunity to be a part of this worldwide movement.

Contributors to their crowdfunding campaign can be part of the movie itself including a speaking role, background actor, all the way up to producer or executive producer. In addition, those who contribute can participate as someone who needs coaching in their own life, becoming part of the documentary.

1. Coach Option: You will be filmed while coaching one of our clients and/or deliver an interview.
2. Coaching Client Option: You will experience a transformation by being coached during our USA road trip.
3. Contributor Option: You have a deeply emotional story or a fascinating view on coaching that is worth sharing in an interview.

Help the ‘Coaching’ Movie carry their mission forward, transforming client’s lives to help them achieve their greatest dreams!

About Coaching Movie:
The purpose of this movie is to define what professional coaching is and identify the coaches that are best qualified to help individuals with inner transformation. The term ‘coaching’ has become popularized, with many people claiming to be ‘coaches’ even though they’ve had little formal training. How can you find truly qualified coaches? Will coaching help you in transforming your life or will it cost you a fortune and leave you even more lost than before?

Coaching– a process via which an individual is supported while achieving a specific personal or professional competence result or goal

The documentary is intended to inspire people to make changes to better their lives that haven’t had the courage or means to do so before. The creation of this movie is also a quest in search of the best and most effective coaches and coaching techniques. Various coaches and coaching techniques – together with public opinions and experiences – will be published on the movie’s website. The ultimate goal is to create an online community and comprehensive database of techniques and coaches with the power to transform lives.

For more information, visit http://coachingmovie.com/

Follow Coaching Movie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingMovie
and Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachingmovie

Learn more about investment opportunities at http://coachingmovie.com/funding

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions, LLC
9920 S. Rural Rd.,
Ste 108 Tempe AZ, 85284 - USA
480-206-3435

http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Inn at Depot Hill Celebrates its 25th Anniversary of Honoring The Golden Era of First-Class World Travel in Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA

Sharing the Elegance of the Past…Providing the Luxury of the Present

Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA, January 20, 2015 – Step back in time and celebrate 25 years of a very special historic getaway! Constructed in 1901 as a Southern Pacific Railroad depot, Inn at Depot Hill was carefully restored beginning in 1989. It was transformed into a 4-diamond award-winning luxury Bed and Breakfast Inn that formally opened in 1990.

Inn at Depot Hill in Capitola-By-the-Sea, offers travelers a unique chance to experience original historic architectural elements and evoke a sense of the Golden Era of elegant first-class railway travel while providing all of the upscale comforts of our own modern era. Stepping across the threshold of Inn at Depot Hill, which is distinguished by three striking columns, visitors are treated to a very rare and beautiful ambiance that flows from the lobby and library with high ceilings, lovely custom moldings and other historic accents, into each of the luxurious guest rooms.

Delighting its visitors, the historic Inn at Depot Hill offers 12 guest rooms beautifully decorated in the style of famous travel destinations. From the romance of Paris to the serenity of Kyoto, each guest room boasts feather beds, luxury Italian linens and a crackling fireplace. Designed to pamper; guests are greeted with personalized customer service, fresh flowers, dramatic lighting, music docking stations, luxurious robes, and marbled baths. Many rooms also have private patios and outdoor jetted tubs. Guests enjoy a delectable breakfast graciously served in the dining room, or brought to their room as well as afternoon wine and hors d'oeuvres in the grand parlor.

The Cote d’Azur room captures the essence of a chic auberge in St. Tropez; Paris, a romantic French pied a terre; Portofino, an Italian coastal villa; Delft, a summer home on the coast of Holland; or Sissinghurst, a traditional English garden room; and more uniquely decorated themed rooms, including Kyoto, Stratford on Avon, Costa del Sol, Capitola Beach, Valencia, and the Library. Given its history as a former railroad depot, the popular Railroad Baron room captures the rich colors and textures of red and gold that a first class guest would have enjoyed when traveling by rail.

A Fascinating History:
Camp Capitola was what founder Frederick Hihn called his new resort on the sheltered beach south of Santa Cruz in 1874. He patterned it after the popular European watering holes of the Victorian Age. In the half-century following the founding of Capitola, railroads reshaped the American landscape. By the turn of the twentieth century, the Southern Pacific Railroad was California's largest landowner and employer. In 1901, the company built a rail station in Capitola on what became known as Depot Hill and the rails of the Santa Cruz-Watsonville railroad provided a mode of transportation for those seeking relief from the heat of the inland valleys.

The original structure of Inn at Depot Hill was a working train depot well into the 1950’s that linked the San Francisco area to the beach resort communities along the Monterey Bay.

Awards Received/Guests:
In addition to achieving the coveted 4-diamond AAA designation, Inn at Depot Hill also has been named as one of the Top Ten Inns in the Country. It was also the recipient of the prestigious Mobil Four-Star rating in 2002. Inn at Depot Hill has hosted many distinguished guests such as Martha Stewart, Frank McCort (author of Angela’s Ashes) and Mitch Albom (author of Tuesdays with Morrie). A stay at Inn at Depot Hill is often given as an anniversary or birthday gift and is a perfect honeymoon destination.

Capitola-by-the-Sea and more:
Inn at Depot Hill is conveniently located just two blocks from Capitola’s beaches, art galleries, shops, and restaurants and minutes from Santa Cruz. . A beach resort town since the 1800s, Capitola-by-the-Sea is a favorite destination for those looking for warm sandy beaches, exceptional art galleries and delectable dining. Step out and stroll down to the beach, tour the Esplanade and return to the peace and privacy of Inn at Depot Hill. Explore beautiful Santa Cruz and visit the world famous Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk built in 1907 and take the Santa Cruz Big Trees & Pacific Railway excursions, including its historic steam train, which opened in 1875.

Inn at Depot Hill Information:
The Inn at Depot Hill is located at 250 Monterey Avenue in Capitola-by-the-Sea, CA 95010. Phone: (800) 843-4335. www.innatdepothill.com It is one of eight unique properties operated by Inns by the Sea along the California Coast, including Babbling Brook Inn (Santa Cruz), Cypress Inn on Miramar Beach (Half Moon Bay) and five properties in Carmel-by-the-Sea – Candle Light Inn, Carriage House Inn, Dolphin Inn, Svendsgaard’s Inn, and Wayside Inn.

To schedule an interview with the Manager of Inn at Depot Hill, please contact Wendy Brickman at (831) 633-4444 or call Mark Watson, General Manager of Inns by the Sea, at (831) 624-0101.

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

Monterey Meringues Launches!

Internationally Renowned Entertainers Re-Imagine The Classic French Meringue and Create a Featherweight Delicacy that turns Desserts into Works of Art!

Carmel, CA, January 20, 2015 - Leigh Zimmerman and Domenick Allen share the ultimate recipe for success: a heaping spoonful of love, a massive sprinkling of creativity and equal parts sweetness and style.

Married for more than 20 years, the internationally renowned entertainers have reached great heights of success in virtually every genre — from Broadway, television, the Hollywood big screen, glittery Las Vegas and the arenas of Rock & Roll. And now they’ve conquered the kitchen.

Working with their daughter Cayleigh, this family of trained chefs has re-imagined the classic French meringue and created a featherweight delicacy that turns desserts into works of art. They have elevated the concept by combining the sweet treats with the colors and energy of classic rock, creating a Psychedelicious™ gourmet munchie that appeals to all generations, from Boomers to Millennials.

After living abroad in London and developing their initial concept, the family moved to the Central Coast of California in mid 2014. They started Monterey Meringues in Monterey, a city perfectly suited to premiere their newest innovative culinary adventure — creating bites of meringue in deliciously different flavors, colors and shapes.

They wanted to land in the special place known for its artistic, musical and literary legacy, fine dining and superb wines, and especially for its breathtaking natural scenic beauty.

But there was another reason they felt the draw of Monterey. At the start of what became known as the Summer of Love in 1967, the city became the epicenter of the musical universe, hosting the world's first rock festival, the Monterey International Pop Festival.

Inspired by that history and counterculture spectacle, the family fell into their creative comfort zone in Monterey and continued to refine the “psychedelicious” concept they trademarked for Monterey Meringues.

All three family members have undergone intensive culinary training. Leigh studied the art of baking meringues and macarons at Le Cordon Bleu in London. Domenick learned at the Waitrose Cooking School in London and both received private tutelage in master classes led by renowned French Chef Nicolas Houchet. Adding Cayleigh’s instruction at the Westminster Kingsway Culinary College, the entire family became well-versed in culinary technique and flavor.

“We wanted to create a product that was light, fun, sweet, gluten-free, dairy-free, and in that relatively new concept of bite size,” said Leigh.

They found the meringues they sampled in Europe too large and too dry, so they came up with their own smaller version with the perfect sweetness and lightness — “crunchy on the outside and marshmallowy on the inside, that just melts in your mouth” she said.

All of the meringues are handcrafted with the highest quality ingredients, which are locally sourced, whenever possible. Monterey Meringues contain only natural colors and natural ingredients, with no additives, preservatives, cholesterol or GMOs. And meringues are dairy-free, gluten-free and fat-free.

Following are some of the fun and “groovy” categories sold through the online store at www.montereymeringues.com (each with a Top 10 hit parade of flavors such as Monterey Pop-Corn, The Almond Brothers, Purple Haze-lnut, Yellow Sub-meringue and more). With a mantra of “music, meringues, peace and love,” a portion of their proceeds support music education and music rehabilitation):

ZZ Toppers: One of a kind, bite-sized meringues uniquely topped with a rockin' treat.
Magic Mushroom Meringues: Groovy mushroom-shaped Meringues sprinkled with intense magical flavors.

Mama Cass: A Big Mama meringue, 10 times the size, 100 times the taste.

Dazed and Infused: One-of-a-kind, bite-sized meringues uniquely topped with a rockin’ treat and infused with flavored buttercream or ganache.

Carmel Clouds: Coconut macaroon cookies made with a delicate foundation of French meringue, rolled and baked in snow-white powdered sugar.

Inna-Gadda-Divinity: Divinity candy, a traditional Southern delicacy, is reinvented with swirling blue Pacific waves and gummy candy whale tails.

Rock-Tails: Mini meringue “shots” with a subtle essence of “spirits” make this a truly unique meringue “loaded” with smooth flavors and no alcohol.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Carmel, CA 93923
(831) 747-7455
marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.montereymeringues.com

ESI BIO – A Division of BioTime, Inc. Announces New UK Distribution Agreement with 2B

ESI BIO,the stem cell products division of BioTime Inc.,announces that its cGMP and research grade stem cell lines,reagents and cell matrix products will now be available in the UK and Ireland through 2BScientific Ltd.

Alameda, CA, January 15,2015 - ESI BIO,the stem cell products division of BioTime Inc.,announces that its cGMP and research grade stem cell lines,reagents and cell matrix products will now be available in the UK and Ireland through 2BScientific Ltd.

ESI BIO’s (esibio.com) research products are used by stem cell researchers around the world and include clinical and research grade human embryonic stem cells from ES Cell International (ESI) and HyStem® hyaluronan-based hydrogel extracellular matrices. ESI BIO also provides unique PureStem® Embryonic Progenitors, antibodies and small molecules for stem cell differentiation and reprogramming.

Jeffrey Janus, CEO at ESI BIO commented, "We are pleased to hear that 2BScientific would like to be our distributor in the UK market and we expect that we can build a strong partnership in the future." James Bernard, CEO of 2BScientific added, "2BScientific is excited to have signed a distribution agreement with ESI BIO to sell all of their stem cell products and services in the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are excited to offer their cell lines and supporting products for stem cell researchers."

About ESI BIO
ESI BIO - A Division of BioTime, Inc., is a unique research reagent organization which markets and distributes stem cell related research products provided by BioTime and its subsidiary companies. Many of these products can be provided as a research grade or clinical grade, including ES Cell International’s human embryonic stem cell lines and HyStem® hyaluronan-based hydrogels produced under conditions designed to be compliant with principles of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), making them suitable for use in clinical research and regenerative medicine. ESI BIO's portfolio includes PureStem® human embryonic progenitors, antibodies, and small molecules for stem cell differentiation and reprogramming. ESI BIO's mission is to develop innovative research products that help translate scientific discoveries to the clinic. ESI BIO facilities are located in La Jolla and Alameda, California, with a third location in Singapore. Learn more at www.esibio.com

About 2B Scientific
2B Scientific is a specialist distributor of immunological reagents to the UK life science market. 2B Scientific takes a novel approach to life science reagents distribution and provides a wide range of products including antibodies, PCR and flow cytometry reagents, apoptosis assays, proteins and life science consumables. Learn more at www.2BScientific.com

Contact:
Dr. Farjad Ahmed
2B Scientific Ltd
Cherwell Innovation Centre
77 Heyford Park
Upper Heyford
OXON OX255HD
+44 (0)1869 238033
info@2BScientific.com
http://www.2BScientific.com

Five-star Emperor Cruises in Nha Trang Bay to Launch its B2B Website

The First Five-star All-inclusive Emperor Cruises in One of the Most Beautiful Bays in the World to Launch Website for Premium Travel and Cruise Agents.

Nha Trang City, January 10, 2015 - Emperor Cruises Ltd has announced the launch of a sophisticated b2b website by 1 Dec 2014 (www.emperorcruises.com) in English, very soon in French, German and Spanish for premium travel and cruise professionals, in time for the next busy season.

“Stunning scenery? Absolutely. Good company? Included. History? Surrounded by it. Great food? All the time. Romance? Definitely. Shimmering sea? Just dive in. Bliss? No extra charge,” said Long Bui, Co-founder & CEO of Emperor Cruises Ltd.

Inspiration for the cruises came from the recreational activities of Emperor Bao Dai when he used to stay in his villas in Nha Trang. He took great pleasure in sailing in Nha Trang Bay to go fishing around the offshore islands. Emperor Cruises offer five-star all-inclusive day and overnight cruises in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam.

The Emperor Junk has a capacity of 32 passengers for day cruises around Nha Trang Bay, as well as sunset cocktail and dinner cruises, and its sister ship can accommodate 36 people overnight in 18 en-suite cabins fit for a king. The Emperor Cruises fleet is designed to be a sanctuary to ensure that every moment counts for the guests, complete with limo and butler services.

Designed specifically with travel and cruise sellers in mind, Emperor Cruises' website provides quick and easy access to information on hotels, tourism products and selling tips for Nha Trang and Emperor Cruises. There will also be access to quality pictures, selling tips, video clips and free training with Emperor Cruises’ online modules.

The site’s real-time booking engine features Emperor Cruises’ options and travel and cruise professionals can check availability, make bookings, get immediate confirmation and make payments online. The company will launch its soft opening and take its first bookings for day, sunset and dinner cruises on the Emperor Junk which will start on 1 March 2015.

“We are excited to unveil our b2b website for premium travel and cruise professionals who want to sell intimate cruising, ultimate luxury and unique encounters for the most discerning travellers. We do hope our comprehensive website helps our agents to sell effectively our luxury all-inclusive cruising experiences to their high-end travellers.” added Long Bui.

“Agents are required to register at our login page and be verified in order to begin utilizing all the site has to offer including our confidential cruise tariffs. We aim to maximize our use of technology in order to deliver the world’s most authentic luxury travel experiences in Nha Trang Bay,” he added.

Nha Trang Khanh Hoa is one of the world’s luxury tourist destinations with smart international hotels and resorts such as the Intercontinental, Six Senses, Evason and Amano’i, and the Dusit, Marriott and Hyatt coming soon.

Emperor Cruises is ideal for discerning holidaymakers giving them a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The target markets for Emperor Cruises are the UK, Germany, France, Australia, NZ, USA, Russia and Vietnamese high-end travelers. Professionals can contact local DMCs in Vietnam for more details, or meet the representatives of Emperor Cruises at major trade shows to learn more about this unique product in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam.

Emperor Cruises Ltd will attend all major b2b trade shows around the world such as the upcoming FITUR Madrid, ITB Berlin, ATF Myanmar, WTM Latin America, ILTM, AIME Australia, SATTE, OTM and 40 travel shows in the USA. Follow Emperor Cruises on www.facebook.com/emperorcruises

About Emperor Cruises:
The first luxury cruise operator offers five-star experiential travel in Nha Trang Bay, Vietnam. The Emperor Cruises (www.emperorcruises.com) fleet includes a junk cruise boat with a capacity of 32 passengers for day cruises around Nha Trang Bay, as well as sunset cocktail and dinner cruises, and its overnight luxury cruise ship from August 2015, the first in a total of five ships in this particular project. The Emperor Cruises fleet is designed to be a sanctuary to ensure that every moment counts for the guests, with limo and butler services. Emperor Cruises’ fleet of vessels will combine classic elegance with modern comfort. Emperor Cruises promises an extraordinary all-inclusive experience. The newly built, custom-designed, Indochine colonial classic cruise-ship style will feature three decks that house a smart restaurant, two lounge bars, a small library, two saunas, four massage rooms, play room for kids, a gym plus 18 luxurious en-suite cabins with private balconies. Visit www.facebook.com/emperorcruises

Contact:
Thu Hien (Ms)
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
84.4.62733087 Ext 122
pr@straightlinepr.com
http://www.emperorcruises.com

Luxury Travel moves its Office to the Center of Ho Chi Minh City

Luxury Travel Ltd (luxurytravel.vn) has a new location in the heart of the city, convenient and close to the main tourist sites and hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi, Vietnam, January 10, 2015 - Luxury Travel Ltd (luxurytravel.vn) has a new location in the heart of the city, convenient and close to the main tourist sites and hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam’s first luxury tour operator/DMC, Luxury Travel Ltd (www.luxurytravels.asia), based in Hanoi with offices throughout Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand, is exceptional in designing tailor-made tours and providing unique travel experiences.

This December, Luxury Travel is moving to a new office located at Room 301, Floor 3, Tran Quy Building, 57 Le Thi Hong Gam Str., Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, Dist 01, Ho Chi Minh City.

The new office is located close to Ben Thanh market making it more convenient for clients to visit.From Ben Thanh market it is easy to find Le Thi Hong Gam Street, and the office is on the right-hand side.

Mr Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Ltd,said he was extremely proud to have offices throughout Vietnam, in Danang, NhaTrang and Ho Chi Minh City, with its head office in Hanoi, providing comprehensive, personalized and “wow” services to their most sophisticated travelers.

The company’s depth of experience and large infrastructure enable it to create unique itineraries with the operational confidence to fulfill the most sophisticated traveler’s expectations. Luxury Travel Ltd has won numerous travel awards for excellent performance including the most recent Guide Award 2014: “The Leading Specialist Tour Operator Providing Great Services to Sophisticated Travelers”.

Contact:
Thu Hien (Ms)
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Street
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
84.4.62733087 Ext 122
pr@straightlinepr.com
http://www.luxurytravels.asia

Commitment to Operational Intelligence and Dynamic Case Management at the BPM Summit

According to AuraPortal, Operational Intelligence and Dynamic Case Management are crucial features for Process Management.

Woburn, MA, December 11, 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of AuraPortal Business Process Management (BPM) software, actively participated in the BPM Summit 2014 by IT Latino in which renowned experts in the sector looked in great depth into the current state of Business Process Management with particular emphasis on the two trends that are breaking boundaries: Operational Intelligence and Dynamic Case Management.

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

AuraPortal's participation in the BPM Summit 2014 by IT Latino was focused on exhibiting, through conferences and customer case studies, the importance of these features that should be present in any BPM to manage any organization properly and to reach a level of excellence in business management.

Olivia Trilles, AuraPortal VP Operations Manager, took part in the round table moderated by Daniel Alguacil, Founder and Director of IT Latino, sharing over 8 years of experience in providing solutions for public and private enterprises that integrate a high level of Operational Intelligence and Dynamic Case Management in AuraPortal Business Process Management.

During the interview with Igna Almar, AuraPortal Sales Manager, he commented "When developing a Business Process Management Platform like AuraPortal, that encompasses all the activities of any organization, it is essential to have all the necessary features to perform the task: Mobility, Cloud, Operational Intelligence, Intranet and Extranet for the information, communication and collaboration between employees and external parties, Business Rules, Document Management , Web based Enterprise Content Management, Free Workflow, Distributed Treatments, eCommerce, etc. If the BPM lacks these features it will need to be complemented by integrating external tools or by programming the deficiencies, although this is costly in both time and money".

ABOUT IT-LATINO
IT-Latino is a network of technological innovation portals and one of the top online Spanish information networks with regard to ICT for professionals.

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.

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

The Advantages of Managing an Organization with Cloud Business Process Management

AuraPortal Cloud Computing enables any entity to enjoy the benefits of the most powerful Business Process Management (BPM) software on the market and the most secure hardware, without any investment, paying only for usage, or a small monthly fee.

Woburn, MA, January 10, 2015 - AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced the creation and launch of its structurally solid Cloud Computing.

This will enable any type of private or public organization to undertake BPM implementation projects through the AuraPortal suite without the usual structure and investment concerns inherent in such projects, and with the software licenses included in the service.

AuraPortal has been distinguished with great advantage over its competitors by Ovum in its Decision Matrix (2011) report and by other renowned analyst firms.

The idea of the Cloud is simple: It consists of adopting the same model for the computing services as the one used in public services, for example, in the supply of electricity.

In the same way that an electricity user simply plugs in a cable to obtain a power supply without worrying whatsoever about the cost and knowledge required to build and manage power plants and distribution grids, any company (whether public or private) will be able to manage its processes with AuraPortal BPM by simply connecting to the Internet from any browser without having to think about hardware or software requirements. Furthermore, this allows complete mobility as AuraPortal can be accessed from any Tablet or Smartphone.

After several years of development and fine tuning, Cloud Computing is rapidly becoming the latest and unstoppable trend for the use of software applications, now that the questions about access, security and reliability have clearly been answered.

Whatever the level of service, the user does not have to invest in hardware or software, AuraPortal handles all the necessary investments.

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.

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

Special Celtic Concert on Friday, January 9, 2015 - Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer & Special Guests: An Evening of Scottish Music & Dance

Save the date for a not-to-be-missed concert with the fabulous internationally renowned Celtic performers

Pacific Grove, CA, January 07, 2015 - Save the date for a not-to-be-missed concert with the fabulous internationally renowned Celtic performers: Rebecca Lomnicky & David Brewer & Special Guests: An Evening of Scottish Music & Dance. This very special event will be held on Friday, January 9th at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Pacific Grove, 915 Sunset, in Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Tickets are now available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1054041 and are $20 (general) $15 (seniors over age 65 military and students with ID). For more information, call (831) 633-4444 or email brickman@brickmanmarketing.com.

About Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer:
Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer are a high energy pure-drop Scottish music duo, with world class fiddling talent in combination with bagpipes, guitar, bodhran, and whistle. International Scottish Fiddle Champion, Rebecca Lomnicky, and David Brewer of the popular Celtic band Molly's Revenge, have each spent copious amounts of time delving into the traditions of their respective instruments, living and studying in both Edinburgh and the Scottish Highlands. Together they perform captivating Scottish music which bridges the gap between the fiddle and bagpipe music of Scotland, two worlds united, into a heartfelt and rousing musical experience. Between their entertaining and informative stage banter, varied instrument combinations, and vast repertoire of tunes and songs, including everything from soaring slow airs to intricately arranged dance tunes, these charismatic performers will leave you on your feet with your hands together.

Together, Rebecca Lomnicky and David Brewer have headlined at Celtic festivals such as The Utah Scottish Association Highland Games, The Portland Highland Games, The Sedona Celtic Harvest Festival, The Seattle Folklife Festival, The Oregon Scottish Festival, The Yachats Celtic Music Festival, The Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival, The Payson Scottish Games, The Eugene Scottish Festival, and has performed at a variety of venues throughout the United States, United Kingdom, and Ireland.

The duo will be joined by several special guest highland dancers & singers, including Peter "the Admiral" Haworth, former vocalist of Molly's Revenge, from Blackburn, in the north of England.

About Rebecca Lomnicky:
Rebecca Lomnicky began playing classical violin and piano at age five, discovered Scottish fiddle music only a few years later, and in 2005 won the Junior Division of the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Competition. Following that victory, she recorded her first CD, The Call, praised by Dirty Linen magazine as "technically masterful, and wonderfully melodic." In 2009, Rebecca won the 20th Annual Glenfiddich International Scottish Fiddle Championship held at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Scotland. The invitation only championship - seen as the Grammys of the fiddling world- is widely regarded as the most prestigious in Scottish fiddle. She has performed in Scotland, Ireland, Italy, China, and across the US, has been featured on the BBC radio show, Take the Floor, and in 2009, recorded her second CD, Inspired, with David Brewer. In 2014, Rebecca graduated summa cum laude from Cornell University with a double major in Music and Sociocultural Anthropology. She was also awarded the 2013-2014 Ellen Gussman Adelson Prize for outstanding instrumental music performance. For more about Rebecca, please visit: www.rebeccalomnicky.com

About David Brewer:
David Brewer is a multi-instrumentalist who has toured with the Scottish super-group The Old Blind Dogs, and with Molly's Revenge across the US, the UK, Canada, China, and Australia. He has been a special guest of the six-time Grammy winning group The Chieftains, and was a key musician for the soundtrack of the PBS documentary, "Andrew Jackson, Good, Evil, and the Presidency". David, who is known for being animated and engaging on stage, compliments Rebecca's award winning fiddling with guitar, Irish penny-whistle, and bodhran frame-drum, but primarily the Scottish bagpipes, on which he is unarguably one of the most energetic and charismatic performers of the instrument in the world today. For more about David, please visit: www.davidbrewermusic.com

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

Test of Tyme, A Development and Construction Consulting Firm, To Hold Seminar at Gallery Sur in Carmel-by-the-Sea on Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Founded in 2008, Test of Tyme is an international real estate investment and development company that restores, builds, buys and sells estates in Carmel and Pebble Beach and beyond.

Pacific Grove, CA, January 04, 2015 - Founded in 2008, Test of Tyme is an international real estate investment and development company that restores, builds, buys and sells estates in Carmel and Pebble Beach and beyond. It will hold a free seminar, “Old World Construction Techniques Used in Carmel & Pebble Beach Estates” with a presentation by Don Whitaker of Test of Tyme and Justin Iles of Decorative Stone Works on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The seminar will be held at Gallery Sur located on 6th Avenue between Dolores and Lincoln (next door to the Little Swiss Café) in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Refreshments from the new Carmel restaurant, Affina, and beverages will be served. Space is very limited and RSVPs are mandatory by calling (831) 655-2008 or emailing tot@testoftyme.com.

See some beautiful examples of Old World Design Construction techniques used locally in Carmel and Pebble Beach estates. During their fascinating seminar,

Don Whitaker and Justin Iles will discuss:
- What is the Old World Design style?
- The adoption of Old World Design in the New World
- What tools and techniques are utilized in Old World Design?
- How Old World Design techniques bring authenticity and character to a home
- How to recognize quality craftsmanship in a home
- Wood and stone elements of Old World Design
- Examples of Old World Design ceilings, fireplaces, entryways and more
- Demo of an Old World Design technique by Don Whitaker
- Q and A

About Test of Tyme:
Known as two of the most sought-after artisans and consultants on the Monterey Peninsula, Don Whitaker and Scott Coulter and their hand-picked group of sub-contractors, have worked together to build or renovate many of the largest estates in the area. Due to their passion and talent, artistic vision and top craftsmanship, they have been honored to work on more than 350 of the largest and most beautiful homes and structures in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Pebble Beach, including more than 20 homes on the ocean side of Seventeen Mile Drive in Pebble Beach as well as the Cypress Point Golf Course Club House and Pebble Beach and Tennis Club. Most recently, they have worked on a 28-room mansion near the Lone Cypress Tree. Their work, simply stated, is created to stand the Test of Tyme!

One of their specialties is in the replication and creation of Old World-inspired finishes (1680’s – 1740’s European style), as well as the creation of original pieces designed for a specific home or space. They also restore paintings and other works of art.

Since the establishment of Test of Tyme in 2008, Scott Coulter and Don Whitaker’s artistic work has been featured in the prestigious Perspectives on Design California, a publication on creative ideas shared by leading design professionals. This is a showcase of the state’s finest architects, artisans, homebuilders, landscape architects, interior designers, craftsmen, and other industry specialists, under whose creative direction the extraordinary is made possible. This publication is part of a popular series that spans the Southwest, Chicago, New England, Florida and other design-savvy regions in North America and Europe.

Test of Tyme consists of artisans whose passions lie in the transformation of a home into an embodiment of three-dimensional art. According to Scott Coulter, “We are a community of craftsman and artisans that transform dwellings into habitable works of art. From the hand laid tile individually treated to match flawlessly with one another to the revival of a damaged painting thought to be untreatable. Rustic furnishes, antique revitalization, old-world finishes, varnishes, and custom painting.”

Test of Tyme can transform every aspect of the average home into a marvelous homage to the old-world escapes captured off the pages of a European novella. The craftsmanship and artistic vision of every member of this team poured into the very foundation of each of their passionate projects. But the artistic skill of Test of Tyme extends beyond the palette of the metamorphosis. Their skills including restoring other art such as damaged sculptures, paintings, or manipulating unique pieces of art to fit with the motif of your home. Rejuvenating and recovering the vibrancy of art that was believed to be beyond saving, or modifying other pieces to synchronize fluidly to ambience of your living areas.

About Don Whitaker/Test of Tyme:
A partner in Test of Tyme, Monterey native Don Whitaker is also the owner of The Golden Hammer in Pacific Grove providing cabinetry and custom millwork, including furniture design. He earned local, state-wide and international awards for his carpentry work and has over 40 years of experience, primarily on the largest homes in the Carmel and Pebble Beach area. His passion for perfection is reflected in his wood artistry seen in doors, beams, cabinets, floors and more. Don is a graduate of Monterey High School and attended Monterey Peninsula College. He began work in his field at the cabinetry shop that his father managed.

About Scott Coulter/Test of Tyme:
A partner in Test of Tyme and also the owner of Time Honored Finishes, Scott is legendary for his custom painting and extraordinary “time honored finishes” that transform the interior and exterior of a home into a work of art for generations to come. Specializing in rustic furnishes, antique revitalization, Old World finishes, varnishes and custom painting. His surfaces are scraped, distressed, shaded, brushed, aged and inspired by Scott’s vision. Scott also skillfully restores damaged sculptures and paintings, as well as modifying other pieces to synchronize fluidly within a home. Together with Don Whitaker, surfaces featuring wood, paint, plaster, stone, effects and iron are perfectly finished to suit an estate’s unique character.

About Justin Iles/Decorative Stone Works:
Owner of Decorative Stone Works, Justin Iles apprenticed to become a stone carver and mason in England in 1985. He studied for 5 years and attended Stone Masons College at the city of Bath and also the Architectural Stone Carving College in Weymouth, Dorset. While training with a family run company, he worked on many churches and ancient buildings. Also, during his time of training, he worked at the famous Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire. He moved to the Monterey Peninsula in 1999 and lived in Big Sur for many years before relocating to Carmel Valley in 2007. He has worked on over 100 homes in Carmel and Pebble Beach and frequently works with the Test of Tyme team. The masonry work Justin does can range from the foundation to finished work using hand carved Old World techniques. His projects encompass grand entryways, window and door surrounds, fireplaces, fountains and chimneys. His work has been featured in Architectural Digest and Stone World Magazine, among others.

About Gallery Sur:
Gallery Sur specializes in dramatic oversized color photography of Big Sur, Carmel and Pebble Beach along with a dynamic collection of color cityscapes and architectural abstracts. For the golfer, we have an impressive collection of memorable golf landscapes of Pebble Beach, Cypress Point and other courses around the world. Each piece is custom designed to suit your individual needs. Also now proudly representing the Nyanhongo family of sculptors, a stunning array of original African stone sculpture that touches your soul.

About Affina Restaurant:
Located at the corner of San Carlos and Sixth, Affina Restaurant offers farm fresh-to-table California-fusion cuisine. It also serves small sustainable wines from all over the world in its fun and friendly atmosphere.

For more information about Test of Tyme, go to www.testoftyme.com or call (831) 655-2008.

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

“How to Use Negotiation and Mediation Skills in Public Policy Advocacy” Symposium and Training at Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management featuring California State Senator Bill Monning and a Policy Maker Panel on Friday, January 23, 2015

The Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management will hold a valuable full day event, “How to Use Negotiation and Mediation Skills in Public Policy Advocacy” Symposium and Training featuring Bill Monning, California State Senator, 17th State Senate District, Lead Speaker and Facilitator, the Honorable Fred Keeley and a panel of policy makers.

Seaside, CA, January 04, 2015 - The Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management will hold a valuable full day event, “How to Use Negotiation and Mediation Skills in Public Policy Advocacy” Symposium and Training featuring Bill Monning, California State Senator, 17th State Senate District, Lead Speaker and Facilitator, the Honorable Fred Keeley and a panel of policy makers. The event will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., including lunch, at The Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management, located adjacent to the Monterey College of Law, 100 Col. Durham Street, Seaside, CA 93955, on the Former Fort Ord.

From local to national to international policy, a common skill set can be learned, developed, and practiced to advance policy objective related to environmental, land use, business, education, labor, healthcare, and other policies. This not-to-be-missed training program will include policy issue and advocacy planning and strategy development rooted in fundamental negotiation and mediation analysis and skills. Whether you work with a non-profit organization or represent stakeholders in the public policy arena, this important training will provide valuable tools for effective public policy development and advocacy.

The Symposium fee is $295 (private sector), $175 (non-profit organizations), $150 (students with ID), Discount for Groups of 5 or more. California State Bar attendees qualify for 6 hours of MCLE credit for participation in the Symposium. Space is limited so register early. For more information and to register for the Symposium, go to www.mandellgisnetcenter.org or call (831) 582-5234.

The distinguished group of speakers will include:
State Senator Bill Monning – Lead Speaker/Facilitator
Honorable Fred Keeley, County Treasurer of Santa Cruz/Former California State Assemblymember – Lunch Keynote Speaker

Policy Maker Panel:
Honorable Sue McCloud, Former Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea
David Stoldt, General Manager, Monterey Peninsula Regional Water District
Mary Claypool, President, NAACP/Monterey County Branch
Cesar Lara, Executive Director of both Monterey Bay Central Labor
Council and Central Coast Citizen Project
According to Senator Monning, “In my experience as an attorney, non-profit director, advocate, and elected official, I have seen a range of styles and techniques advanced in public policy advocacy. It is my belief, that we can all improve and hone our skills to be more effective and successful in the public policy arena. Our particular subject matter expertise does not always qualify us to be effective as advocates in the public policy arena and this Symposium will provide some important skills for all of us.”

Speaker Bios:
State Senator Bill Monning
Senator Monning was the founding Executive Director of the Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management and is a distinguished Professor of Law at the Monterey College of Law.

He also served as Professor of International Negotiation and Conflict Resolution at the Monterey Institute of International Studies. Bill has worked with the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) as a trainer in trade dispute negotiation and is a co-founder of Global Majority, an international non-profit organization committed to education, training, and advocacy in the field of non-violent conflict resolution. Bill currently serves in the California State Senate, 17th Senate District representing Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties and parts of Monterey and Santa Clara counties.

The Honorable Fred Keeley
The Honorable Fred Keeley has served as Treasurer of the County of Santa Cruz since 2005.
Prior to his service as Treasurer, Fred served as Executive Director of the Planning & Conservation League, and the PCL Foundation, both environmental organizations that are established leaders in the research, development, and enactment of major environmental protection policy. From 1996 through 2002, Mr. Keeley represented the Monterey Bay area in the California State Assembly. As the highest-ranking member of the Speaker’s leadership team, Fred was responsible for analysis and management of the majority’s policy initiatives. His legislative leadership during the California Energy Crisis is credited with stabilizing electricity prices and electricity supply. Fred currently serves on the Chairman’s Task Force at the Fair Political Practices Commission. He also teaches at California State University, Monterey Bay, as is a frequent lecturer at the Panetta Institute for Public Policy

Mary Claypool
Mary Claypool is the current President & Board Member of the Monterey County Board of Education, Trustee Area 6, and is current President of the Monterey County Branch NAACP in 2013 & 2014; former Chair (3 1/2 yrs.) She also is currently a Board Member of the Central Coast Visiting Nurses' Association and Hospice. She received the 2014 Monterey County Woman of the Year Award and the 2014 Visiting Nurses' Association & Hospice Woman of the Year Award. Mary worked for the City of Seaside for 20 years in finance, redevelopment, community development and economic development. She also worked for the County of Monterey in economic development for 17 years and as Executive Director of the Monterey County Business Council for five years. While at the County of Monterey, in 2003, she developed the very successful Monterey County Competitive Clusters Project, bringing together over 300 business and community leaders across agriculture, tourism, education building and technology. The program is still active and continues today to provide cross-pollination of industries, job creation and workforce development programs. Mary was on the Seaside Planning Commission for six years, serving as Chair for 4 years and other numerous non-profits.

Honorable Sue McCloud
Sue McCloud was the longest serving Mayor of Carmel-by-the-Sea from 2000-2012. In 2013, she was appointed by city council to serve on the Planning Committee for City Centennial in 2016. Prior to her work in Monterey County she served as a member of the Senior Intelligence service of the Central Intelligence agency from 1964-1994. Upon retiring in 1994 she moved back to her roots, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and immediately got down to work. She was on the Board of Director of Monterey Institute of International Studies and chaired its Planning Committee, was a member of the Carmel Planning Commission and the Board of the Carmel Music Society. In 1998 Sue joined the Monterey Regional Waste Management District and also was elected to the Carmel City Council. She became Director of the MRWMD (Monterey Regional Waste Management District) and continues to this day as vice chair.

Cesar Lara
Cesar Lara has served as the Executive Director of both Monterey Bay Central Labor Council and Central Coast Citizen Project. He be began his service to the Central Coast Citizen’s Project in 2010 and MBCL since 2006. Mr. Lara has previously served at the State Director for La union del Pueblo Entero from 2004-2006 and worked Representative Sam Farr in US Congress from 2002-2004. For the past four years Cesar has also been the Treasurer Secretary for Teamsters 809.

David Stoldt
David Stoldt joined the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District as General Manager in September 2011. He has over 20 years of experience in the public infrastructure sector, including investment banking and consulting to public agencies. Dave has also served in various positions in the public sector, both appointed and elected, leading to an understanding of how to achieve results amidst the delicate balance of public and political interests. He served MPWMD as a consultant several times over past two decades, including the Regional Desalination Project proceedings at the CPUC in 2009, Carmel River Dam investigations in 1997, and he was lead investment banker for the public-private Water Reclamation Project benefitting Pebble Beach in 1992. He has worked on 40 other public agency projects totaling over $3 billion, including the Castroville Seawater Intrusion Project, the Monterey Regional Waste Management District, and Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency.

The Symposium and Training will cover the following topics:
Review of fundamentals
- Identifying preferred outcomes and objectives
- Mapping stakeholder interests
- Identifying those who influence decision-making
- Stakeholder interests and constituencies
- Options for success
- Alternatives to Pursuit of policy reform or action
- Use of research, understanding history, objective criteria

Developing a Public Policy Blueprint
- Coalition Building
- Developing Your Message
- Negotiation touch points

Engaging Elected Officials and Staff
- Who has the authority?
- Is there a legislative solution? Other solution?
- Planning meetings
- Role of Staff
- Use of “leave behinds”
- Follow-up and negotiations

Simulation
(Small group planning session on a specific policy issue.)

Lunch with keynote speaker Fred Keeley

Policy Maker Panel
Mary Claypool, Monterey County Branch; Cesar Lara, Monterey Bay Central Labor Council; Sue McCloud, Former Mayor of Carmel; David Stoldt, General Manager, Monterey Peninsula Water Management District.

Q and A/Wrap-Up
About The Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management
The Mandell Gisnet Center for Conflict Management (MGC), the non-profit alternative dispute resolution education and service arm of the Monterey College of Law, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, is committed to providing mediation and training services.

The Mandell Gisnet Center, housed in remodeled LEED Platinum Ford Ord buildings in Monterey County, California, was founded with the vision that conflicts can be resolved in a peaceful, amicable manner and without expensive, protracted, and damaging legal battles.In 2005, Maurice Mandell and Rebekah Gisnet left a bequest to the Monterey College of Law as a result of their personal challenges related to the legal system. Their bequest was used to form MGC. Though they lived in a beautiful area and had significant resources at their disposal, Maurice and Rebekah spent the last years of their lives involved in a bitter legal battle over a property dispute with their neighbors. They spent many years fighting in court, but neither party ever found a satisfactory resolution. At the end of their lives, as they looked back on the wasted time, energy, and money spent on that dispute, they concluded that there had to be a better way. They resolved that a large portion of their estate would be given as a bequest for the creation and promotion of mediation and training services through Monterey College of Law. MGC has fulfilled this vision by offering a variety of ADR education and services, including mediation. The mission of the MGC is to:
- Promote and apply a mediative, empathetic, problem-solving approach to reduce and resolve conflict
- Train Monterey County and tri-county residents to resolve disputes collaboratively in their homes, workplaces and community
- Offer a variety mediation services to Monterey County residents regardless of their ability to pay
- Promote mediation as an alternative to hostility, court battles, and violence
- Educate law students and attorneys in mediation, and engage them in community service to resolve disputes

One popular MGC program involves their NEIGHBOR Project mediation services, a dispute resolution process in which an impartial panel of mediators facilitates a conversation in a safe and respectful environment. The mediators do not make decisions about the outcome and the participants themselves work towards a solution with which they are comfortable.

To donate, volunteer, access mediation services, sign up for mediation trainings or for more information about our programs, go to www.mandellgisnetcenter.org, email center@mandellgisnetcenter.org or call (831) 582-5234.

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