Daily Archives: July 10, 2013

Software, Technology

Package Central Is Updated to Support Adobe InDesign CC

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Zevrix Solutions announces Package Central 1.7, a compatibility update to its file packaging workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the United States, the software automates InDesign packaging by processing files from hotfolders. Package Central offloads file packaging to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the document collection process. The new version adds support for InDesign CC featured as part of Creative Cloud.

Toronto (ON), Canada (July 9, 2013) — Zevrix Solutions today announces Package Central 1.7, a compatibility update to its document packaging workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Originally developed for a major publisher in the United States, the software automates InDesign packaging by processing files from hotfolders. Package Central offloads file packaging to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the document collection process.

The new version makes Package Central compatible with the recently released InDesign CC featured as part of Creative Cloud. The update is free for licensed users of Package Central.

Under Package Central workflow, production artists, prepress operators and designers simply submit files to hotfolders that reside on the network. Package Central automatically collects the files from its station using hotfolder settings, and will auto-activate document fonts as well. Operator workstations will never again be tied up by the packaging process.

Package Central runs on a dedicated machine and watches hotfolders linked to its workflow settings. The software performs all its tasks automatically and can run absolutely unattended. It offers the following key features and benefits:

–Automatically collect InDesign files from hotfolders
-Update modified links automatically
-Font auto-activation
–Create PDF and IDML files on the fly
-Automatic e-mail notifications of process stages and errors
-Compose variable folder names
-Metadata-based processing
-Detailed processing logs

Zevrix also makes the Output Factory software that automates printing and exporting from InDesign, as well as LinkOptimizer which automatically reduces InDesign link size, performs essential image adjustments and converts file formats.

Pricing and Availability

Package Central can be purchased for $299.95 from Zevrix website, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for registered users. Package Central runs on Mac OS X 10.5-10.8, is a Universal Binary, and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CC.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, graphic file diagnostics and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix Solutions is dedicated to helping professionals increase their profits through automating their everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com
http://www.zevrix.com

Travel

Revealed, Why Vacations Make US Happier, Healthier & More Productive

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Leading wellness travel brand, Wellness Tourism Worldwide, has just announced the results of a U.S.travel survey on the power of vacations in boosting heath, happiness and productivity.

Los Angeles (July 9, 2013) — Leading wellness travel brand, Wellness Tourism Worldwide, has just announced the results of a U.S.travel survey on the power of vacations in boosting heath, happiness and productivity.

Wellness Tourism Worldwide’s new report surveyed over 500 U.S. consumers to better understand the underlying psychology related to vacation motivations, perceptions and purchase decisions including preferred destinations, booking choices, trip length and trip spend.

The survey is part of WTW’s newly released U.S. Vacationers: Happiness, Health & Productivity – An Essential Report for Travel, Hospitality & Wellness Industries. Peer reviewed by experts and thought leaders in academia, hospitality, tourism and work/life balance, this report provides unprecedented information including survey data, extensive literary research and in-depth interviews with industry experts.

Wellness Tourism Worldwide Founder & CEO, Camille Hoheb, remarked, “Our survey respondents believe vacations are an important aspect of work/life balance – providing time for individuals, couples and friends and family to decompress, connect, explore, engage, learn, renew and transform. Our mission is to improve well-being and economic growth through travel and we believe in promoting travel as both a personal strategy for wellness and as an economic strategy benefiting businesses and communities.”

High Level Survey Findings include:

– Over 90% of respondents believe vacations can improve happiness.
– Nearly 90% of respondents believe vacations can improve health.
– 84% respondents believe vacations can improve productivity citing better problem solving, enhanced creativity, more resiliency, better ability to cope with daily stress among other factors.
– Respondents believe vacations provide an opportunity for life changing decisions and transformation
– 37% of respondents decided to start a health regimen while on vacation
– 21% of respondents decided to change jobs while on vacation
– 19% of respondents decided to start a new business
– 90% said they would look at vacations as being transformative in the future

One of the great challenges in the U.S. workforce is the ability for employees to take a vacation. Roughly one-third of respondents reported they didn’t remember they took a 7+ day vacation citing lack of time-off and money as the major barriers. Despite these challenges over 90% of respondents reported that taking a vacation was important during tough financial times and a majority planned to take a vacation in the next year.

Offering a timely perspective on what today’s American leisure travelers seek, desire and expect during a vacation, the U.S. Vacationers report is a resource used to aid in wellness promotion, travel marketing, and vacation policy development.

The Report Is Useful To:

Travel sellers, suppliers, destinations and all travel and tourism professionals
Associations and providers related to health, corporate wellness, travel and hospitality
Organizations focused on workforce sustainability & corporate social responsibility
Schools offering travel and hospitality programs, wellness coaching and workplace wellness programs

(TO PURCHASE THE REPORT GO TO HTTP://WWW.WELLNESSTOURISMWORLDWIDE.COM)

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Wellness Tourism Worldwide (WTW) is a leading wellness travel business providing research, education and promotion of wellness travel and tourism products. With three distinct platforms, Wellness Tourism Worldwide is aimed at the “larger picture” of stakeholder participation, Selling Wellness Travel focuses on providing education and promotion to travel sellers and suppliers and the “Wellness Travel Journal – Travel Happy. Travel Well.” brand connects consumers with wellness travel businesses. Visit us at http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com.

Media Contact:
Camille Hoheb
Wellness Tourism Worldwide
310 720-1755
camille@wellnesstourismworldwide.com
http://www.wellnesstourismworldwide.com
http://www.wellnesstraveljournal.com
http://www.sellingwellnesstravel.com

Shopping

OK1984 Launches, Bringing A Cool-Girl Twist to Affordable Accessories

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What happens when you merge years of industry experience with a team of hip Californian designers?

Los Angeles, CA, July 10, 2013 – What happens when you merge years of industry experience with a team of hip Californian designers? The result is simple; girls around the world get what they’ve been asking for…access to jewelry that feels fresh & edgy, offering up a casual way to make a statement without breaking the bank.

Who is the OK1984 girl? We like to think of her as the coolest girl in the room‚ pulling off whatever wildly unique style that suits the mood. Her motto? Inspire and be inspired. Pile on layers of spiked, chunky chains one day and swap to a simple lucky charm the next. Move seamlessly from a wrist full of bohemian wrap bracelets for a super laid-back look to a stack of punk rock bangles that will make you feel invincible. Always accessorize and always be you.

OK1984’s team of designers scour the globe, high and low, for creative influences to envision and develop pieces that you won’t find anywhere else— from the Rose Bowl Flea Market to the Runways in Paris, OK1984 pieces incorporate details both edgy and sophisticated, casual and bold, rock and refined. Their constantly evolving shop is stocked weekly with hand-designed pieces created in Los Angeles, high-trend, high-quality jewelry that is super easy on your pocket.

Established this summer, the newly launched brand is already looking towards a seriously stout premier season with collaborations by recording artist & fashion influencer Kreayshawn, unrivaled assortments including everything from natural stone pendants to finely etched cuffs starting at just $30, and a capsule collection of gift items that will both shock and wow, not to be outdone.

The OK1984 brand will offer a continuously expanding collection of wrap bracelets, cuffs, bangles, cocktail rings, stacking rings, bib necklaces, pendants, studs and statement earrings ranging from $9 – $130, all available directly at www.ok1984.com.

Contact:
Malorie Kaye
Cameo PR
10 W. 33rd St.
Suite 1118
NY, NY 10001
646-360-3488
malorie@cameopr.com
http://www.cameopr.com