Kim Alley a professional international model. In 1995 Alley was asked to work as an agent for Paris USA Models in New York City. For the next 10 years, Alley worked steadily as an agent for other companies in New York City, such as Bryan Bantry, APM Models and Elite Models. While working at these agencies, Alley managed the careers of many celebrities, stylists, photographers and models. In 2009 Alley started and produced "Virginia's Top Model" a Richmond, VA competition closely resembling "America's Next Top Model." The purpose of "Virginia's Top Model" was to spotlight one deserving contestant and take his or
Silicon Forest Silicon Forest Silicon Forest is a nickname for the cluster of high-tech companies located in the Portland metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon, and most frequently refers to the industrial corridor between Beaverton and Hillsboro in northwest Oregon. The name is analogous to Silicon Valley. In the greater Portland area, these companies have traditionally specialized in hardware — specifically test-and-measurement equipment (Tektronix), computer chips (Intel and an array of smaller chip manufacturers), electronic displays (InFocus, Planar and Pixelworks) and printers (Hewlett-Packard Co, Xerox and Epson). There is a small clean technology emphasis in the area. Silicon Forest can