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Alstom Donates Generator to Ecotech Institute for Student Training

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This donation gives Ecotech Institute students practical job training before their careers begin

Denver, CO, July 19, 2014 – Ecotech Institute, the only college entirely focused on renewable energy and sustainability training, now has a generator capable of powering 15,000 average America homes. The generator, which is one of the most expensive components in a wind turbine, is a donation from Alstom, the world’s leading energy solutions and transport company. Matt Pevarnik, an account executive for Alstom who serves on Ecotech Institute’s advisory board, spearheaded the donation.

“What’s incredible about this donation is now our students will have hands-on training with the same equipment they’ll encounter in their careers when they graduate from Ecotech Institute,” said Shawn Lamb, Ecotech Institute’s Wind Energy Technology Program Director. “This equipment combined with our 20-ton gearbox, which Winergy donated last year, gives our students training very few people will have before entering their profession.”

Students in Ecotech’s Wind Energy and Power Utility degree programs will use the generator, along with the gearbox, for mechanical training and to practice inspections and tests that are part of a wind turbine’s preventative maintenance program. Students will also have the chance to work on more complicated repairs in the course of their on-the-job training.

“Alstom is proud to see that our 1.7MW generator will help benefit the Ecotech Institute’s wind energy technology program,” said Albert Fisas-Camanes, R&D Director for Alstom Wind North America. “We appreciate the value of hands-on education and believe this generator will serve as a valuable learning tool to students studying for a career in the wind energy field.”

A ribbon cutting ceremony for the generator will take place at Ecotech Institute on Thursday, July 24 at 1 p.m. Ecotech Institute is located at 1400 S Abilene St, Aurora, Colo.

Ecotech Institute currently offers eight associate’s degree programs:

* Facility Management Technology
* Residential Energy Management
* Solar Energy Technology
* Wind Energy Technology
* Renewable Energy Technology
* Electrical Engineering Technology
* Power Utility Technician
* Business Administration – Sustainability.

For more information on Ecotech Institute, visit www.ecotechinstitute.com or like Ecotech Institute on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/EcotechInstitute.

About Ecotech Institute
Ecotech Institute is the first and only college entirely focused on preparing America’s workforce for careers in renewable energy and sustainability and is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Launched in April 2010 in Denver, Colorado, it offers eight highly practical renewable energy degree programs that provide graduates with skills valued by today’s alternative renewable energy employers. Classes start once per quarter and applications are always accepted. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Ecotech Institute is a division of Education Corporation of America. For more information about Ecotech Institute, visit ecotechinstitute.com or call 877-326-5576.

Contact:
Jenny Foust
Communications Strategy Group
East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-433-7020
jfoust@csg-pr.com
http://www.csg-pr.com

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MAX Agency Toronto Summer 2014

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MAX Agency Toronto Summer 2014 is here and it is a very busy time for MAX Agency!

Toronto, ON, July 17, 2014 – MAX Agency Toronto Summer 2014 is here and it is a very busy time for MAX Agency! MAX Toronto Modeling is entering the season with a very strong Toronto Model and Actor roster trained and ready to audition for major productions. I asked Max’s Assistant Booker about what projects we can expect to see MAX clients and she had this to say,

“Well, most productions have to remain confidential during the auditioning and casting process or up until their release but MAX Toronto talent has been recently hired for music videos for major recording artists, commercials for major brands, print campaigns for major clothing companies, a television pilot and you may even see a couple of our clients take the lead in two major motion pictures. Fingers crossed! We really want to get these two parts!”

Wishing MAX the best of luck and continued success this summer in attaining major roles for its clients we enquired as to the best way to discover more about MAX agency, its clients and projects,

“We have a really beautiful website featuring Toronto models and actors on the homepage accompanied by testimonials and congratulatory messages about recent projects attained by our talent. Many of our talent are featured on our growing roster and their portfolios can be viewed online; we feature men, women, kids, their pictures are really beautiful and some talent have been offered parts simply by having their portfolio online. Our blog is also very informative and includes audition, call back, hold, booking information and every announcement is accompanied by a client photo so the world can see who has had a personal success in the business.”

MAX Agency’s Bookers are currently looking for new Talent! If you are interested we highly recommend visiting our Application page and filling out an application. Wishing MAX continued success in the industry we’re looking forward to the Fall press release and finding out more about MAX!

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

Business

Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association Controls Life Cycle with AuraPortal

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In the first stage of implementation, the Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association has developed its website entirely with the Content Management module of the AuraPortal BPM Software.

Woburn, MA, July 17 2014 – AURA (www.auraportal.com), a global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) software, has announced that the Chilean Army & Air Force Mutual Aid Association has commenced implementation of the AuraPortal platform which, thanks to its holistic configuration, includes all the necessary tools to manage the processes of any organization.

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

The implementation is being conducted by CVTeam, a Chilean consulting firm with extensive experience in the Bank and Insurance industry, and AuraPortal partner in the area.

After defining the scope of the project, CVTeam based the AuraPortal BPM implementation strategy on the creation and implementation of elements that will undergo continuous improvement, thus accelerating change.

In this context, they began with the development of the corporate website which has been developed entirely with the AuraPortal Content Management module, optimizing the different stages of the content life cycle:
– Creation and/or Capture
– Storage
– Security
– Flow and Access
– Publication
– Version Control
– Recovery
– Distribution
– Preservation
– Expiry
– Destruction of Contents

In AuraPortal these actions are not dealt with independently; AuraPortal transforms them into actions flowing through the processes so that any queries, purchases, claims, requests, etc. that are generated over the corporate website, will automatically trigger the corresponding Resolution Processes, ensuring management optimization.

The implementation of the following areas is planned for the next stages of the project:
– Operational Risk Process
– Complaints and Claims Process
– Intranet
– Document Management

ABOUT THE CHILEAN ARMY & AIR FORCE MUTUAL AID ASSOCIATION
The Army and Air Force Mutual Aid Association started its activities under the protection of the legal personality of the Military Club of Chile, on June 12, 1917.

It is a private nonprofit corporation, aimed at conducting insurance and reinsurance operations and issuing compulsory life insurance and other similar policies to army and air force members. It pursues a policy of mutual aid, of well-being and of social welfare for policyholders by offering additional benefits to the coverage provided in the policies.

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

 

Art

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

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One of the artists represented by Mountainsong Galleries is Kevin Macpherson To Hold First Ever Plein Air Workshop in Vancouver

Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA, July 17, 2014 – One of the artists represented by Mountainsong Galleries is Kevin Macpherson. Mountainsong Galleries announced today they will be the only gallery in the world to carry Kevin Macpherson’s Reflections on a Pond Series. Mountainsong Galleries has announced that the entire series – all 368 paintings – is now available for acquisition for $1.75 million.

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.

Macpherson has just announced  he will hold  a special Plein Air Painting Workshop  called “Capturing Color and Light en Plein Air” on Hornby Island in Vancouver.

The Details:

* September 22-25, 2014

* Plein Air Painting Workshop

* Join celebrated Plein Air artist, Kevin Macpherson. Kevin is author of three bestselling plein air books, Fill Your Oil Paintings with Light and Color, Painting the Landscape Inside and Out, Reflections on a Pond: A Visual Journal, and the soon to be released new book, Light, Atmosphere and Color. Beginners to advance artists will benefit personally from Kevin’s 35 years of experience painting on location, teaching, and concise writing methods.

* The workshop includes four days painting the beautiful, pristine coastal landscapes, personal attention, and group critiques. Challenging lessons, lectures and instructor/demonstrations will fill the days with the “art spirit”. Simplify the chaos of nature with a firm understanding of light and shade. Master color relationships and composition made easy. Forget the formulas and look to nature for the truthful answers. Learn to react intuitively painting en plein air for successful passionate painting. Create a painting that goes beyond merely a picture one that evokes the senses. Engage in artistic challenges and take risks under the tutelage of a passionate well-known instructor. All levels of experience are welcome and the fundamentals apply to all mediums. Return home with a solid grasp of landscape fundamentals and the confidence to release your passion and let your true voice rule. Bring a limited palette, lots of small canvases and a work ethic, but most of all don’t leave home without your sense of humor. Kevin will keep you laughing all the while you learn.

* This is the first time Kevin is teaching in British Columbia. Take advantage of this opportunity!

CLASS INCLUDES:
* Instructor demonstrations, painting en plein air and picnic lunches. Instructor and students dine together to make the most out of this great island experience. The local hospitality will surely make this a memorable workshop.

* Special access to a private golf course along the waters edge and time to relax on the beach, clothing optional. There is something special about an island. Leave your cares on the mainland and just concentrate on the “art spirit”.

REGISTRATION:

* Early registration is encouraged. Registration is first come, first served. Kevin’s classes fill quickly.

COST:

* $875 USD. Register online: http://kevinMacpherson.com/workshops

* Reserve your space with a nonrefundable deposit of $300 (Paypal available). Class size limited to 20. The balance of the class fee is due August 29.

* The tuition does not include transportation, food or lodging. Only credit card and Paypal can be accepted.

* Please call (575) 758-7105 (New Mexico) with questions.

CANCELLATION POLICY:

* Your tuition will be fully refunded if the class must be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Comment from Students:

* Kevin exceeding my hopes. Obviously a master at painting, but equally so as a teacher – that magic combination is few and far between… and let’s not forget to add Stand Up Comedian to the list – bet there is never a dull moment between the 2 of you. I imagine you both are ready for a breather, hope you get one. — SB

* Kevin is a fantastic teacher and creates great examples and demonstrations for his students to understand the information he is presenting while making the experience a lot of fun. Wanda and Kevin are a fantastic team and thank you for organizing the workshop and group so well. – RW

* Kevin, you’re the best teacher ever and so generous to share your love and knowledge of painting with us. I learned more in 5 days than I have in the last 5 years and I’m encouraged that I can improve with the tools and exercises you gave us. -PK

See more about Kevin’s work and biographical information: http://kevinMacpherson.com

Details on where to purchase Kevin Macpherson works at Mountainsong Galleries:

Location: Ocean 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/
* Kevin’s works can also be found on http://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A6685269011%2Cp_6%3AAZS7VH5YJPND5

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

Business

Grand Opening Juicer Heroes -Frisco, Texas

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San Antonio Based Juicer Heroes is taking their “Mission of Nutrition” to the DFW Metroplex. Featuring Fresh, Raw, Cold Pressed Juices. Grand Opening Celebration Saturday July 19, 10-2. Take a tour, try a sample, meet a SuperHero!

San Antonio, Texas, July 17, 2014 – Juicer Heroes founded by Jason & Joshua Taylor in San Antonio, June of 2012 is opening their first location in the DFW market. Juicer Heroes commitment, in addition to offering the Best-Fresh, local/organic juice available, is to educate their customers to living a healthy lifestyle.

Juicer Heroes provides a menu of the freshest fruit and vegetable juices with varieties for every taste and pricing to fit every budget. A fun, energetic, informational atmosphere that includes unique offering such as Fresh, Cold Pressed Juice, Healthy Food Options, Healthy Snacks and Treats by Powerhouse Bakery, Organic soaps & scrubs from Hemp 360 and other Earth Friendly offerings. They are committed to educating their customers. Come visit with one of their knowledgeable Heroes and determine the best program for a healthier you. They are committed to minimizing their impact on the environment, they recycle their Glass bottles and donate their pulp as food for free range chickens and grass fed beef ranchers.

They are the Superheroes of Juicing! Their commitment to educating people young and old has them offer Superhero Saturday. One Saturday per month, every child that comes dressed in a Superhero Costume will get a free small Juice of the Day.

Bryan & Kristi Wright with partner Mike & Yvonne Escobedo are excited to bring Juicer Heroes to Frisco. Juicer Heroes Frisco had their Soft Opening mid June and will have their Grand Opening celebration July 19th from 10 am -2 pm. They will feature their Local/Organic Fresh juice samples, healthy food options by ICON Foods, Healthy snack and baked treats. Live Music, appearances by Bob Lilly, and other local Celebrities & Dignitaries.

Contact:
Drew Taylor
Juicer Heroes
15337 San Pedro
San Antonio, Texas 78232
210 233 9958
juicerheroes@gmail.com
http://www.juicerheroes.com

Business

eBook on Continuous Delivery for Managers Nets 3,000 Downloads

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High interest shows CD gaining widespread attention within executive ranks

Boston, MA, July 15, 2014 – A new XebiaLabs eBook on how to develop and release enterprise software within days instead of months has achieved 3,000 downloads in 60 days, making it one of the most popular eBooks for managers on the topic of Continuous Delivery. The book, which is aimed at managers looking for a short, clear introduction to the topic, champions the concept of Continuous Delivery in enabling organizations to build automated software delivery platforms for releasing high-quality applications into the hands of users and customers faster.

“The IT Manager’s Guide to Continuous Delivery: Delivering Software in Days, Instead of Months,” has been well received by CIOs, development managers and professionals in quality assurance, testing and operations (DevOps) who view the fast conversion of good ideas into marketable software as a critical business imperative that drives success.

Continuous Delivery is a set of processes and practices that radically removes waste from the software production process and creates an effective feedback loop with end users. The end result is rapid time-to-market of enterprise applications and mobile apps.

“IT Managers Guide to Continuous Delivery” presents measurable business benefits and is written for non-technical readers, starting with concrete advice on how to get started.

“The overwhelming interest for this book demonstrates that Continuous Delivery is gaining momentum at the executive level,” says co-author Andrew Phillips. “Releasing software quickly with high quality is the first key step…. The subsequent step is to rapidly collect feedback from users to guide the next set of ideas for further improvements. Adopting Continuous Delivery is critical because more and more cases prove that it truly works.”

For a free downloadable copy, please visit http://go.xebialabs.com/IT-Managers-Guide-to-CD.html

About XebiaLabs
With customers such as General Electric, Expedia, Xerox, KLM, and Société Générale, XebiaLabs is the fastest-growing, leading global provider of automation software for DevOps and Continuous Delivery helping companies to accelerate the delivery of new software. XebiaLabs’ products provide the automation, efficiency and insight organizations need to meet the demand for faster software deployment cycles. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Boston, XebiaLabs has a worldwide network of sales offices and partners. For more information, please visit www.xebialabs.com.

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

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QASymphony Names David Keil as CEO

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QASymphony, a leading provider of scalable QA software testing tools for Agile developers, today announced the appointment of David Keil as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

Atlanta, GA, July 15, 2014 — QASymphony (www.qasymphony.com), a leading provider of scalable QA software testing tools for Agile developers, today announced the appointment of David Keil as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.

“We’re delighted to have David Keil take over as CEO of QASymphony,” said QASymphony co-founder Vu Lam. “David is a seasoned veteran with deep executive leadership experience. We are confident David will apply his strategic vision to scale the company up to the next level of growth and customer acquisition.”

“QASymphony has invested heavily over the past several years to create a highly differentiated solution. I am excited to elevate our sales, marketing and partner efforts and significantly expand our reach,” said Keil. “Agile development is spreading rapidly and dramatically impacting how software is tested and measured for quality. QASymphony is uniquely positioned to bring real-time testing intelligence and data to software developers and testers, regardless of their legacy testing platform.”

David Keil was previously CEO of Digistrive, Inc. of Atlanta, a provider of e-commerce solutions to large membership based organizations (recently acquired by a large private company). Prior to that, Keil was CEO of Integrated Broadband Services, a software and services company. During his tenure at IBBS, the company doubled in size, completed two strategic acquisitions, and established a market leadership position in the “Tier Two” broadband space. Before joining IBBS, he served as Chief Strategy Officer and later as Senior President and General Manager at ChoicePoint, a NYSE global information services provider (acquired by Lexis Nexis in 2008).

Keil has also held senior executive roles at Novient, and Robinson Humphrey (now part of SunTrust). He holds an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS in Applied Mathematics and Economics from Brown University.

Keil succeeds Vu Lam who has been serving a dual role as both CEO and head of Product Strategy. Lam, a co-founder of QASymphony and KMS Consulting will continue in his role as Chief Product Officer.

Website: www.qasymphony.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/qasymphony
Twitter: www.twitter.com/qasymphony

About QASymphony
QASymphony’s test management and agile testing solutions help teams create better software. With QASymphony’s tools businesses can accelerate testing to keep up with the pace of today’s development to ensure that productivity gains from Agile development are matched with the oversight, visibility and control required to build quality software. Empowering quality software at companies such as Silverpop, BetterCloud, and Zappos, QASymphony enables teams to communicate and collaborate faster, bringing visibility and control back to the development and testing lifecycle. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

Contact:
Victor Cruz
Principal
MediaPR
28 Forrester St
Salem, MA 01970
978-594-4134
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.mediapr.net

 

Business

Protection Provisions to Employ: Breakup Fees and No-Shop Clauses

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The inevitable conversation about deal protection during ambulatory care center transactions can involve a bit of confusion.

Dallas, Texas, July 10, 2014 – The inevitable conversation about deal protection during ambulatory care center transactions can involve a bit of confusion. These terms, which are typically set up in the Letter of Intent (LOI), can for the most part be broken down into two specific types: breakup fees and no-shop clauses, also known as standstill agreements.

In an article published by The Ambulatory M&A Advisor, a thorough explanation of what these terms mean and how they can best be applied is given. The article presents the opinions and advice of experts on the subject for those involved in or who are about to be involved in a healthcare transaction.

“Properly structured and negotiated termination fee provisions can help facilitate the urgent care or ambulatory surgery center transaction by ensuring that the buyers have done their home work prior to entering into the LOI,” explained Blayne Rush, President of Ambulatory Alliances, LLC. “In the event that the buyer walks for any reason not allowed in the LOI then the buyer receives a ‘consolation prize,’ if you will, that works to mitigate any damage done to the selling process.”

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

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

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

Art

Legendary Carmel Artist Malcolm Moran Works on Display at Mountainsong Galleries in Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Malcolm Moran moved to Carmel in 1963 and opened Gallery Carmel, which was a stage for his cast of thousands.

Carmel-By-Sea, CA, July 09, 2014 – Malcolm Moran moved to Carmel in 1963 and opened Gallery Carmel, which was a stage for his cast of thousands. He was also a partner in the Hog’s Breath restaurant and had his home and gallery memorialized in the movie “Play Misty for Me”.

He became the leader of the contemporary bronze sculpture movement. He is the innovator of dozens of techniques still used by many artists today. He began his education in architecture and industrial design at the University of Washington and went on to study a variety of mediums at Cornish Art School in Seattle, Art Center School in Los Angeles, the Kobe Union in Japan and Cranbrook Academy in Michigan.

His technical skills were honed from working on advanced styling concepts for the Big Three in Detroit – Chrysler, General Motors and Ford – and went onto interior design for the first Boeing 707. Later he was named to the prestigious post as Art Director of the Seattle World Fair.

In the mid-fifties he met Donald Buby and in 1960 they teamed to open their first gallery in Bloomfield, Michigan. In 1963, Moran settled in Carmel, California, and with Buby they established their new gallery and studio. He would become an influential force in the contemporary bronze sculpture movement. Many of his innovative techniques still resonate today.

One of Malcolm’s greatest honors was being invited by President Ford and his wife, Betty to have a showing of his art at the White House. In addition to Malcolm’s art career, he was also a proud member of the military beginning with the Merchant Marines Academy in California and later serving in the Army as a First Lieutenant during WWII..

Two works displayed at Mountainsong Galleries:
• Malcolm Moran
• BRONZE FALCON
• $55,000.00
• 9”H X 31”W X 28”D

Malcolm started his career as a designer in advanced styling concepts for General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, and Boeing in the 1950’s and was appointed the art director of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair where the theme was “Space Age”.

This Modern Abstract Sculpture interpretation of a falcon originally made on a smaller scale. A curious Ornithologist heard of Malcolm having live birds in his studio, such as owls, pigeons and Pete the Crow. When he saw the small sculpture of the falcon he was extremely impressed on how accurate it was, it was the best interpretation he has ever seen, and suggested he do a larger one. This piece was fifteen years in the making.

This one of a kind sculpture, is mounted on extremely rare Big Sure jade. It is over 100 years old and has been tumbled and naturally polished by nature, under the ocean. Pieces such as this one are now extinct. This piece has been in the family collection

• Malcolm Moran
• Children at Play
• $50,000.00
• 19”H X 24”W X 12”D

This piece was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Kaiser of their six children playing in the Cypress trees. The sculpture sits on two pieces of very rare Big Sur jade. The sculpture took one year to complete. Mrs. Kaiser wrote Malcolm personal letters describing each child’ personal interests. Copies of these letters are available with the purchase of the piece.

Mr. Kaiser loved this piece so much, he put in his will to have the sculpture displayed on his Crypt. The family granted his wishes, but after time so many people had touched, the family was worried it would get damaged, so they had it removed. Having trouble deciding which sibling should keep the piece they decided to sell it.

Mr. & Mrs. Kaiser were collectors of Malcolm Moran sculptures, Edgar kept a wharf scene along with other Moran sculptures on his private Yacht . This is truly a piece of history.

Save the Dates:
The gallery has announced a series of upcoming exhibitions from July – October 2014 including the First in the World OPA Masters Only Show in July. Save the dates for these upcoming exhibitions. (all receptions open to the public with an RSVP)

• First in the World OPA Masters Only Show: July 25 – August 24
o Opening Reception July 25 5:00 – 8:00 All OPA Masters
o Oil Painters of America Western Regional Show: August 30 – September 30
• 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 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)

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

Healthcare

New Study Shows Magnesium Effective for Hot Flashes in Menopause

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A study from the Virginia University Health System has discovered that magnesium supplements can reduce hot flash frequency in women from 52 to 28 per week — a 41% reduction

Glendale, CA, July 09, 2014 – The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) reports that an estimated 6,000 US women reach menopause each day, which translates to over 2 million women every year. The average age of natural menopause, which is the point of a woman’s last menstrual period, is 51. The Women’s Health Initiative study, which followed 16,608 women being given hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause symptoms, discovered a high risk of breast cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke from the use of these drugs.

As a result, more and more women today are seeking the use of natural remedies for menopause discomforts such as hot flashes, night sweats, migraine headaches, anxiety, fatigue, and insomnia.

Mineral supplements such as magnesium and calcium have been found to be natural remedies for hot flashes and night sweats. One recent example is a study from the Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Women with at least 14 hot flashes a week, received 400 milligrams of magnesium oxide for 4 weeks, increasing to 800 milligrams per day if needed. At the end of the study, the magnesium supplements had reduced their frequency of hot flashes from 52 to 28 per week, which is a a 414% reduction. Fatigue, sweating, and distress were also significantly reduced.

The 29 participants in the study were breast cancer survivors, thus they were unable to take the usual hot flash medications that have estrogenic activity such as hormone replacement drugs or soy supplements. Many women, breast cancer survivors or not, prefer to take a non estrogen-active natural remedy for hot flashes and night sweats, and the researchers in the study concluded that magnesium appears to safely reduce hot flashes with few side effects and at minimal cost.

Magnesium has also been found to help other health conditions. According to Dr. Michael T. Murray, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, “In addition to helping with hot flashes, correction of low magnesium status may have additional health benefits. Magnesium deficiency is extremely common in Americans, and in addition to the well-known association between low magnesium and increased risk for cardiovascular disease, low magnesium levels have also been linked to an increase in Alzheimer’s disease, decreased muscle performance, insulin-resistance, and osteoporosis.”

One natural sleep aid that is beneficial for hot flashes and night sweats and is increasing in popularity among women in menopause is Sleep Minerals II from http://www.NutritionBreakthroughs.com. This natural sleep aid contains highly absorbable forms of calcium and magnesium, the best minerals for sleeplessness and insomnia, as well as for heart health, restless legs syndrome, bone strength, teenage insomnia and menopause insomnia. The formula also includes vitamin D and zinc and is delivered in a softgel form with healthy carrier oils, making it more quickly and fully assimilated than tablets or capsules and providing a deeper, longer-lasting sleep.

Anita L. of New Caney, Texas says: “I was having hot flashes every 30 minutes to an hour through the night and was so miserable. After about two weeks of taking the Sleep Minerals, I noticed an incredible difference with my sleep. I have much less interruption from flashes, I’m sleeping much better and I’m a lot more comfortable.”

Valerie H. of Santa Clarita, California says: “I had such severe menopause insomnia it took me hours to fall asleep even though I was extremely tired. My legs also had crawling and tingling feelings at night. I got the Sleep Minerals and after several days, it started to work really well. I fall asleep now within 20 minutes and no more restless legs.”

Natural menopause remedies are a healthier option for women with hot flashes, night sweats and insomnia. For more information on Sleep Minerals II visit http://www.nutritionbreakthroughs.com/html/sleep_remedy_for_insomnia_help.html

Contact:
Jobee Knight
Nutrition Breakthroughs
1413 Fifth St., Suite D
Glendale, CA 91201
888-861-0326
pr@straightlinepr.com

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