MAX Agency Toronto Summer 2014

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

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

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

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

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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=O1DnVSLIAJw#t=0

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/

Grand Opening Juicer Heroes -Frisco, Texas

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

eBook on Continuous Delivery for Managers Nets 3,000 Downloads

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

QASymphony Names David Keil as CEO

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
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.mediapr.net

47th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival coming soon on August 2nd and 3rd, 2014

Put on your kilt and bring your family and friends to the 47th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival.

Monterey, CA, July 15, 2014 - Put on your kilt and bring your family and friends to the 47th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival.

Hundreds of kilted bagpipers and dancers will be back in Monterey, California entertaining Festival-goers who will enjoy experiencing many aspects of the fascinating Celtic culture. The award-winning Scottish Society of the Monterey Peninsula will hold its 47th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival (www.montereyscotgames.com) on Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd and 3rd, 2014, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The festival will take place at the beautiful and spacious Monterey County Fair & Event Center located at 2004 Fairground Road, Monterey, CA, 93940. (831) 682-2022.

This very popular Celtic celebration brings the music, dance, food and athletic events of Scotland and Ireland to Monterey County.  Featuring fun activities for the whole family, the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival offers a variety of live Celtic entertainment with thrilling massed pipe bands on parade, including eight award-winning California-based pipe bands, plus talented Highland and Irish dancers.

The outstanding array of special entertainment this year will feature many crowd-pleasing favorites, including Irish singer and humorist, Seamus Kennedy, (www.seamuskennedy.com), Celtic rock band Stand Easy with John Mclean Allan (www.standeasyband.com), singer/songwriter Peter Daldry Trio (www.peterdaldry.com) and more. Returning this year is Christopher Yates (http://www.rustyhappenings.com/roving.htm) as McCloud the Scotsman, aka Kilts on Stilts, the ten foot tall roving Scotsman, entertaining for all ages. On Sunday, the Festival will also feature “Salute to the Irish” that will include special Irish entertainment.

The Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival also includes exciting Scottish heavy athletic competition events seen in award-winning films such as Braveheart, Rob Roy and Brave, including the famous caber toss, hammer and stone throw, weight for distance and height, and the sheaf toss.

Other crowd-pleasing activities include the powerful massed pipe bands, thrilling Drum Major competition, Solo and Pipe Band competitions, Highland Dancing, Irish Step dancing, and sheepdog herding. Step back in time with costumed historical re-enactment Groups depicting life in 16th Century Scotland with Clan Galbraith, St. Andrew’s Society including meet and greets and tea with Mary Queen of Scots, and the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism).

Festival attendees will also enjoy researching their own clans at the clan and Celtic association tents as they stroll through the Avenue of Clans.

There are lots of fun interactive children’s games activities planned for the wee ones at the Children's Glen, too. Little ones can participate in scaled down athletic events (mini-Caber toss, pillow over the bar, mini braemar stone putt), plus enjoy fun Celtic craft projects and the popular Celtic Quest.

Many vendors at the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival will offer tasty British and Scottish food and drink, and unique Scottish and Irish crafts, jewelry, clothing, and music that will be enjoyed by all. There’s always wonderful shopping with authentic products imported from Scotland, Ireland and England and hand-made items with Celtic themes. This year’s event features many returning and new vendors with an array of popular Celtic items, including Heirloom Blessings (Scottish collectibles, sweaters and children’s clothing),  Celtic Shoppe (Scottish and Irish crafts, scarves, kilt hose), A & A Company (Scottish Celtic silver jewelry), Heather Glen Designs (Scottish and Celtic jewelry designs), Nagle Forge (hand-forged jewelry in silver, bronze and gold), Anthony Rees Designs (silver, brass and copper wire jewelry), C H Hutchinson (swords, armour and kilts), Phoenix and Crow (Celtic totebags and tapestries), Celtic Jackalope (Clan Crests Plaques, T-shirts), Rowan of the Woods (Celtic novels, handmade wooden toys), Why Knot Fashions (embossed T-shirts, hats, sweatshirts--adults and children), Family History of Surnames (histories of last names, crests), Browns English Toffee (handmade toffees), MacGregor Imports (British chocolates, shortbread, UK fine foods, stuffed animals, and chanters), and much more.

Enjoy the delicious tastes of Scotland and England from Ministry of Food (British bangers, Celtic rolls, and shepherds pies), Heritage Meat Pies-Sunblest Foods (assorted traditional Scottish meat pies, steak and mushroom pies, steak and veggie pies, sausage rolls, Shepherd's pies, chicken pie, and new this year lamb curry pie inspired by India/Pakistan - a former colony of Great Britain, haggis, scones with strawberries), Taste of Britain (fish and chips, corned beef and cabbage and kids specials of chicken tenders and corn dogs), plus Carmel Coffee Roasters (coffees, teas, and smoothies).

Don’t miss the popular whisky tasting seminar that celebrates one of Scotland’s greatest exports—fine, single malt Scotch whisky and learn more about the history, distillation process and various tasting characteristics of fine whiskies. Guinness beer and other beverages are abundant as well.

Want to learn more about Scottish drumming and try it yourself? New this year, multi-award-winning Scottish drummer, Davey MacAdams, will provide a Drum Clinic on Sunday.

The fun continues on Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. at the Ceilidh (Scottish party) at The Mucky Duck, 479 Alvarado, in downtown Monterey featuring food, drink and more Celtic entertainment.

Advance discount presale tickets are now available at www.montereyscotgames.com and tickets will be available at the gate both days of the Festival:

Adult One-Day - Presale [$15.00]  - At Gate [$20.00]

Senior (65+) One-Day - Presale [$12.00] - At Gate [$15.00]

Military One-Day - Presale [$12.00] - At Gate [$15.00]

Child (9-15) One Day - Presale [$12.00] - At Gate [$15.00]

Adult Two-Day - Presale [$20.00] - At Gate [$30.00]

Senior (65+) Two-Day - Presale [$15.00] - At Gate [$20.00]

Military Two-Day - Presale [$15.00] - At Gate [$20.00]

Child (9-15) Two-Day - Presale [$15.00] - At Gate [$20.00]

Children 8 & under free

Each year, the proceeds from the Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival benefit several local non-profit organizations in Monterey County.

For more information, check out the website montereyscotgames.com or call (831) 682-2022.

For sponsorship opportunities, interviews and high resolution photos, please call Wendy Brickman, Brickman Marketing, at 831-633-4444 or email Brickman@BrickmanMarketing.com.

Contact:

Wendy Brickman

Brickman Marketing

395 Del Monte Center #250

Monterey, CA 93940

831-633-4444

Brickman@BrickmanMarketing.com

http://www.BrickmanMarketing.com