Daily Archives: April 16, 2013

Entertainment

Jackie Robinson Day Honored With New Book “42 Fun Facts About Jackie Robinson – A Biography By Kids For Kids”

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Inspired by ‘42’ the movie, kid authors JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra launched their newest book “42 Fun Facts About Jackie Robinson – A Biography By Kids For Kids” on April 15, 2013, Jackie Robinson Day. Foreword written by MLB.com’s youngest professional Blogger Matt Nadel.

Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 2013 – Sixty-six years after Jackie Robinson debuted as major league baseball’s first African American ball player, Jackie Robinson Day is being celebrated all over the country on April 15, 2013. JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra are also celebrating with the release of their new book, “42 Fun Facts About Jackie Robinson – A Biography By Kids For Kids” and offering free downloads all week long.

April 15, 2013 Jackie Robinson Day Hits A Homerun

* ‘42’ the movie hit #1 with $27.2 million in box office sales in its opening weekend, far exceeding Warner Brothers’ initial goals.

* Over half the audience were women, including moms and young children.

* Harrison Ford, who played Dodger’s general manager Branch Rickey in ‘42’ the movie, will throw tonight’s’ first pitch in the Dodgers-Padres game.

* All major league baseball players throughout the country will be wearing No. 42 in Jackie’s honor.

Celebrate Jackie Robinson Day with a FREE Jackie Robinson Book For Kids

‘42 Fun Facts About Jackie Robinson – A Biography By Kids For Kids’’ is available through Amazon.com. During the week of it’s official launch (April 15 – 19, 2013), the book will be available FREE in digital format for Kindle readers. Download at http://makinghistoryfun.com/jackie

Kids can enjoy little unknown facts about Jackie Robinson in this simple 32-page book, such as

* He was a legend on and off the field!

* He was the first student to letter in four-sports at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles), and baseball was his least favorite sport!

* He was the first to receive a Rookie of the Year award by the Major League Baseball,

* and much more!

BONUS: Free coloring pages of all the illustrations in the book can be downloaded with the purchase of this book.

Unlike other Jackie Robinson biographies, this is the first book written BY kids FOR kids. JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra (12, 11 and 9 years old) were inspired to learn more about Jackie Robinson after seeing the commercials for ‘42’ the movie. MLB.com’s youngest professional blogger, Matt Nadel (14 years old) wrote the Foreword.

JuJu Sabra shares, “My sisters and I learned so much about the civil rights movement from the eyes of Jackie Robinson. So, we know this project is already a success. But, one thing’s for sure; we learned that we can never rout for the Boston Red Sox, or the Yankees again. Raised in Connecticut, my sisters and I were Red Sox fans mostly because they’re the underdogs to the infamous Yankees, which our family loves. Now, proud L.A. residents and thanks to Jackie, our only team is the Dodgers! Don’t understand why? Read our book to find out!”

About the Sabra Sisters:
JuJu, GiGi and JoJo Sabra are homeschooled by their mom, a biologist and public health administrator who left her career to raise a family. Their mom blends STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into all the girl’s daily activities and explorations. The Sabra Sisters have become award-winning inventors, professional bloggers, information product developers, website designers, coders, and best-selling Kindle authors while still tweens. History was their least favorite subject until they started writing biographies at http://MakingHistoryFun.com

Contact:
Ponn Sabra
Ponn International
Los Angeles, CA
203-599-0305
ponn@makinghistoryfun.com
http://makinghistoryfun.com

Art

Don Jacobson Announced as Featured Artist by Art Gallery

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Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery’s featured artist.

Jupiter, Florida, USA (April 16, 2013) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is pleased to announce that fine art photographer; Don Jacobson is now the gallery’s featured artist. Don has participated in many of the gallery’s past art competitions and he has placed in every art exhibition that he competed in!

The world of photography and the world of the natural wonders of the Sierra Nevada opened to Don Jacobson simultaneously. The photographs he took with his little Kodak Brownie were woefully inadequate to express the grandeur of the Range of Light. Within a week of his first backpack trip into the high country, he bought his first SLR, a Pentax Spotmatic and began to take photography classes.

Don’s degree is in electrical engineering and he worked in that field for three years. Working for the defense industry became more of a contradiction with his political views initiating a search for a desperately needed a creative outlet. For the next twenty-eight years he worked as a glassblower. His work was shown in galleries across the United States, and the Corning Museum included a piece of his in their 1986 collection of 200 international glassblowers. Although glassblowing was his “day job,” he continued to practice the art of photography, studying photography with Edmund Teske at UCLA for a year. The two different mediums are connected by light. The magic of glass is in its ability to transmit and reflect light while photography is the capturing of light.

Don states this about his art and photography, “I see the world differently now. The camera, which narrows the field of vision, has actually expanded my vision. When I realized I was viewing reality as if it were a series of photographs, I initially questioned that perspective. Now, I know my perception is enhanced and enriched from my pursuit of photography. An already dynamic and interesting world has become more so.” Don’s work can be found at http://www.donjacobsonphoto.com.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery offers monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. Light Space & Time’s intention is to showcase this incredible talent in a series of monthly themed art competitions and art exhibitions by marketing and displaying the exceptional abilities of these artists.

The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com

Media Contact:
John R. Math
Light Space & Time Online Gallery
118 Poinciana Drive
Jupiter, FL 33458
888-490-3530
info@lightspacetime.com
http://www.lightspacetime.com

Biotech

ISOLUTE® Myco SPE Columns, a Dedicated Product for The Efficient Extraction of Mycotoxins from Food Matrices

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Biotage has announced the launch of ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns, a new product for the ‘catch and release’ clean up of mycotoxins from food matrices, prior to analysis by LC-MS/MS.

Uppsala, Sweden, April 16, 2013 — Biotage (STO: BIOT), a leading global supplier of solutions and technology for analytical, medicinal and peptide chemistry, has announced the launch of ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns, a new product for the ‘catch and release’ clean up of mycotoxins from food matrices, prior to analysis by LC-MS/MS.

The ISOLUTE® Myco sorbent is a proprietary polymeric phase (patent pending) optimized for the extraction of a broad spectrum of mycotoxins from a wide range of foodstuffs; enabling chemists to utilize a single SPE product to extract all relevant mycotoxins from an individual foodstuff. Using a single, easy to use sample preparation product, along with optimized matrix specific application notes, scientists can prepare diverse samples for analysis by LC-MS/MS.

ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns have been developed for use together with LC-MS/MS analysis, their selective clean up enables robust, reliable quantitation of mycotoxins without compromising analytical data quality. The coupling of a dedicated polymer based sorbent with LC-MS/MS analysis saves both time and money as more samples can be processed each day compared to IAC based clean up. The tabless 3 mL format of the ISOLUTE® Myco columns is suitable for a variety of processing equipment including vacuum manifolds, positive pressure manifolds and automated SPE workstations.

“ISOLUTE® Myco SPE columns are a real step forward in mycotoxin sample preparation, helping scientists to fully exploit the advantages of higher productivity and highly selective LC-MS/MS analysis through the use of a truly optimized sample preparation regime” says Dr. Claire Desbrow, Global Product Manager.

For further information visit http://www.biotage.com or call:
In Europe: +46 18 56 57 10
In North America: (Toll Free) 1 800 446 4752
In Japan: +81 422 28 1233
Other areas, please call: +46 18 56 57 10.

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For further press information at Biotage please contact:
James Churchill
Marketing Communications
Biotage GB Limited
Distribution Way
Dyffryn Business Park
Ystrad Mynach
Hengoed, Wales CF82 7TS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1443 811 849
Mobile: +44(0)7875484778
E-Mail: james.churchill@biotage.com

About Biotage
Biotage offers solutions, knowledge and experience in the areas of analytical and medicinal chemistry. Customers include the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic institutes. The company is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden, with offices in China, Japan, the United Kingdom, the United States and a worldwide network of distributors. Biotage has 272 employees with sales of 462.9 MSEK in 2012. Biotage is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Nordic Stock Exchange. Website: http://www.biotage.com.

Travel

Luxury Travel Ltd. has launched the first in a series of Set departure, Luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia

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Luxury Travel Ltd. has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia, allowing guests to experience the finest food, nature and culture, while discovering the countries essential highlights and witnessing its astounding diversity, from North to South.

Hanoi, Vietnam, April 16, 2013 – Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) has launched the first in a series of set departure, luxury travel packages in Vietnam and Cambodia, allowing guests to experience the finest food, nature and culture, while discovering the countries essential highlights and witnessing its astounding diversity, from North to South.

The “Vietnam Highlights in 12 Days” will be departing on the 1st of every month from Ho Chi Minh City. Also, there will be scheduled departures for the “Vietnam and Cambodia Experience in 14 Days” starting from Hanoi on the 15th of every month and ending in Siem Riep, Cambodia.

“Vietnam and Cambodia are fast emerging as luxury travel destinations.” says Luxury Travel founder Mr. Pham.

These journeys are perfect for first-time travellers anxious about travelling to Vietnam and Cambodia, families and small groups of friends, as well as single travellers not wanting to travel alone.

With small groups of up to only 12 guests per departure (with a minimum of 2 people for guaranteed departure) it is a great way to meet other elite travelers and share with them the experiences of a lifetime in these exotic countries in Southeast Asia.

The first departure of the Vietnam Experience will start from 1 June 2013 and the Vietnam and Cambodia Experience will start from 15 June 2013.

All departures are accompanied by an English speaking tour guide to ensure the best interpretive and unique experience.

Luxury Travel Ltd. (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) sales and marketing manager Hung Nguyen says, “In response to market demand, our set departure offerings will enable our travel partners and their clients the opportunity to book luxury tours on a predictable and affordable basis. If you book, we guarantee you are going.”

Vietnam offers a magical mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning inland scenery, world-renowned cuisine and a home-grown flair for hospitality.

The country also boasts many attractions, including beautiful resorts, spas, majestic scenery, a rich traditional culture, easy going and welcoming locals and an improving tourist infrastructure. This makes Vietnam a more attractive destination for travelers seeking authenticity coupled with luxury.

The Vietnam Highlight package tour is priced from $ 1571 per person, in a twin shared room, and includes internal economy flights, 11 nights’ premium accommodations, most meals, airport transfers and sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.

“The beauty of our luxury tours is the first hand knowledge and excellent service of local travel experts. Our trips have been carefully designed to capture the crème de la crème, and allow you to really experience the culture, flow smoothly from place to place, and allow time for relaxation and personal discovery. You will stay at hotels with great character and we ensure that you will have unique, high end experiences. “added Hung.

The package is valid for sale until May 2013, unless sold out prior, for travel on June 1, 2013. Phone +8491234686996 or visit www.luxurytravevietnam.com for more information about travel and experiences to any of these destinations.

Visit http://www.luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Set_Departure/Vietnam_Experience_in_12days.htm

Contact:
Linh Doan
Luxury Travel Ltd
05 Nguyen Truong To Str.,
Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi 84444
Vietnam
84439274120
marketing12@luxurytravelvietnam.com
http://www.LuxuryTravelVietnam.com

Entertainment

Author Victoria Richards Announces 3rd book in The Banshee’s Embrace Trilogy

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Readers of Victoria Richards’ book will be able to read the conclusion to The Banshee’s Embrace trilogy, just released and published on Amazon. Kindle version is now available with paperback copies of the book due out by the end of the month.

Los Angeles, CA, April 15, 2013 – Victoria Richards announced today the release of her third book in the trilogy, The Banshee’s Revenge. Readers of the first two books have been eagerly awaiting the conclusion to the trilogy.

Her trilogy is about half human, half banshee, Jacqueline Houston who exists between worlds. In love with human wizard, Toby Williams, her love for him keeps her tied to her humanity while forces beyond her control tear her away.

Richards writes paranormal romance books that capture both the heart and the imagination. Her love scenes can get quite steamy and her descriptions of the paranormal downright bizarre.

In The Banshee’s Embrace trilogy we are introduced to Jacqueline Houston whose husband was killed by evil wizards. During the attack she was wounded and almost killed, but her husband saved her life at the last moment- with magic. Something unexpected happened that turned Jacqueline into a half banshee; a woman of Celtic decent able to see death and help those who have died to cross over to the other side. In book 1 she is introduced to Toby Williams, a wizard. Attraction and sparks fly, but an evil wizard clan seeks to capture Jacqueline for their own use as a powerful weapon.

In book 2, The Banshee’s Desire, Jacqueline must come to grips with her enormous powers, and use them only to help those in need of crossing over. Human temptation overcomes her as she reaps the souls of those whose time has not yet come.

In the final book in the trilogy, The Banshee’s Revenge, Jacqueline is on a rampage, out for vengeance to destroy the wizards who have tried to kill those close to her. The one she wants most is an ancient wizard and the evil leader of The Brotherhood, who wants her dead. Toby wants her back in his arms, safe from herself and the evil around her; but how will he accomplish this when her powers are beyond anyone’s control? His answer comes in the form of the Celtic goddess, Morrigan who visits him and proposes a plan, but one of great risk. In book 3 we learn some shocking truths about Jacqueline and where she inherited her immense powers from. But can Toby save her? Will Jacqueline destroy herself and those around her? Victoria Richards leads us down a path of mystery, enchantment and romance, which keeps us guessing right up until the very end.

This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys an entertaining paranormal romance story, filled with love, magic and the mystery of the unknown.

To find out more about Ms. Richards and her books visit her website at http://victoria-richards.com.

Contact:
Victoria Richards
Victoria-richards.com
PO Box 54140
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 310-4567
pr@victoria-richards.com
http://victoria-richards.com