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Scout Monitoring Releases Scout APM To Simplify Code Performance Troubleshooting in a New Platform-as-a-Service Market

December 7, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

New APM-as-a-Service Platform Designed by Developers for Developers Quickly Isolates Problem Code in Business-Critical Web Applications.

Fort Collins, CO, USA — Scout Monitoring (http://www.scoutapp.com), creators of highly reliable server and application monitoring solutions created by developers for developers, has released the first application performance monitoring (APM) service for developers deploying apps to Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) solutions. Scout APM represents the next phase in developer migration to writing software for PaaS, allowing programmers to design and troubleshoot specialized apps faster than ever before.

“Scout gives us unprecedented performance insights into our web apps: down to the slow line-of-code, associated database calls, the developer that wrote it, and when the code was changed. Putting the pieces together without Scout would take hours – we’re able to do it in minutes with Scout,” says Aaron Scruggs, CTO of AcademicWorks, the leading provider of scholarship management solutions for universities, community colleges, and community foundations. “Now, more of our development team’s time is spent delivering great features, not tracking down performance issues.”

Before the advent of software-as-as-service, developers were responsible for the full-stack of their application, from the load balancer down to the database servers. Vendors and hosted services have offloaded many of those functions, such as Amazon Elastic Load Balancing (load balancer) and Relational Database Service (database). As a result, software engineers worry less about infrastructure plumbing and spend more time writing custom application code. Although this means more and better value-added applications, it also means new issues with increasingly complex custom code that slows performance.

Scout APM was developed as a hosted solution to instrument web app custom code versus the full stack infrastructure stack. By providing a targeted, application-specific APM solution that isolates problems in custom code, Scout APM addresses the most time-consuming developer issue – finding and fixing bottlenecks in custom code – while avoiding areas for which developers are not responsible.

“Anyone writing software to run on a hosted, platform-as-a-service like Heroku or Cloud Foundry knows that the only code they need to worry about runs on the App Server,” said Derek Haynes, CEO of Scout. “Since they aren’t responsible for uptime or services beyond the app code, we developed Scout APM as a surgical tool to fix problems in custom code.”

Where most APM tools use sampling and make it hard to pinpoint problems, Scout APM goes beyond simple code metrics assessment. Scout APM identifies five key elements behind every slow app request: who wrote it, where the line of code resides, when was it committed and deployed, which file, and what is the database analysis. Rather than spending hours to isolate a performance problem, Scout APM can isolate the problem in minutes, including the programmer best suited to address it.

Scout APM also has three key features that make it an excellent tool for app performance troubleshooting:

1. Captures every request – Where most APM solutions merely sample slow requests, Scout APM captures every request to provide better insight into app performance.
2. Integrates with Git – Works with Git open source version control to make it easy to identify who wrote the code, and when.
3. Provides context – In addition, Scout APM allows you to attach custom context to slow requests. For example: identify the email address of the user that triggered the event, the associated database shard, and the customer’s monthly spend.

Finally, Scout APM has a flexible pricing model for both apps running on PaaS services and those powered by traditional servers. Customers can choose to be billed by their request volume (starting at $20/month) or by the number of hosts their app runs on (starting at $59/host).

Scout APM is available now. For more information about Scout APM and Scout Server, visit http://www.scoutapp.com.

About Scout Monitoring
Since 2009, Scout Monitoring has been providing server and application monitoring services to developers around the world. Developed by programmers for programmers, Scout’s hosted monitoring tools are designed to provide a clean, reliable monitoring solution for servers and applications. The Scout philosophy is that monitoring doesn’t have to painful, and tens of thousands of loyal customers managing applications for some of the world’s most recognizable brands tend to agree.

Scout monitoring is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. For more information, please visit http://www.scoutapp.com.

Contact:
Tom Woolf
Woolf Media & Marketing
415-259-5638
tomw@woolfmedia.com

Business

SolaTrim™ Inks Distribution Agreement with Nixalite of America for Rooftop Solar Protective Barriers

December 6, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Nixalite Catalog to Add SolaTrim Peel-and-Stick Barriers as Innovative, Aesthetic Solution to Permanently Protect Residential Solar Systems from Pest and Environmental Damage.

Sacramento, CA, USA (December 6, 2015) — SolaTrim™ LLC, innovators in protective barriers to beautify and safeguard residential solar systems, announced today that the company has signed a wholesale distribution agreement with Nixalite of America, Inc., a leading provider of bird control, bird barrier, and pest control products.

Nixalite has added SolaTrim protective barriers to its Bird, Animal, & Pest Control wholesale published and online catalog. SolaTrim is one of a handful of solar system barriers that Nixalite offers but the only solution specifically designed to beautify and protect solar arrays without the use of fasteners, screw or clips. SolaTrim aluminum panels are easily cut to fit and connect to the solar panels using a peel-and-stick acrylic foam adhesive for fast and simple installation. The adhesive SolaTrim uses has been tested for extreme weather conditions and is guaranteed to last for the life of the solar array. A typical installation can be completed in two to three hours, with Nixalite offering an aluminum cutting tool as a catalog accessory to SolaTrim.

“I am very impressed with the SolaTrim product; it is easy to install and has a clean attractive appearance,” said Cory A. Gellerstedt, President of Nixalite of America Inc. “Most importantly, SolaTrim is a very effective pest, bird, and debris barrier for solar panels. It will protect the investment of residential solar arrays by keeping the panels free of birds, rodents, and debris. I am happy to add SolaTrim to the Nixalite product line and see a great potential for this new product.”

“We are proud to have SolaTrim included in the Nixalite wholesale catalog,” said Bob Smith, co-founder and President of SolaTrim. “Nixalite has a reputation for offering some of the most innovative and effective bird and pest control products on the market and we are confident that Nixalite’s customers will love the quality and aesthetics of the SolaTrim protective barriers.”

SolaTrim is an all-weather aluminum barrier stiffened by design to resist warping or bending and diamond-stamped to facilitate airflow. The four-foot SolaTrim sheets can be easily trimmed to fit any rooftop solar array and is designed to prevent any damaging environmental impact to the area underneath the solar modules. It will permanently prevent birds and rodents from nesting under the solar array, which can cause damage to the solar systems.

For more information, visit http://www.solartrim.com or http://www.nixalite.com, or call Nixalite at http://www.nixalite.com.

About SolaTrim
SolaTrim LLC is an innovator in providing new solutions to protect and beautify residential solar systems as well as protect the homeowner solar investment for the life of the system. The SolaTrim barrier system adds an attractive border to solar arrays while protecting the system from pests, debris and other environmental threats. Solar integrators across the country are turning to SolaTrim as a permanent solution that will beautify rooftop solar while reducing unnecessary service & warranty calls.

Headquartered in Sacramento, California, SolaTrim is committed to developing affordable, dependable, and attractive made-in-the-USA solar aftermarket products to support America’s renewable energy initiatives.

For more information, visit http://www.solatrim.com.

Contact:
Tom Woolf, Public Relations
Palmer Advertising
415-259-5638
tom@palmersolaradagency.com

Business, Food & Beverage

Mi Rancho® Signs to Provide Organic Tortillas and Wraps for Veggie Grill Restaurant Chain

December 6, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Veggie Grill Chooses Mi Rancho Organic Corn Products As Part of Its Commitment to Provide Healthful, Non-GMO Entrees for Patrons.

San Leandro, CA, USA — Mi Rancho®, a Bay Area food innovator in the production and global distribution of tortillas and Mexican foods, today announced that the company has signed with Veggie Grill to provide organic stone-ground corn tortillas and specialty wraps for the entire restaurant chain. Veggie Grill has already incorporated Mi Rancho organic tortillas and spinach wraps as a standard in its new fall and winter menu.

Mi Rancho executives are particularly pleased with the expanded relationship with Veggie Grill. The two companies share a commitment to providing wholesome products and promoting a greater awareness about the need for healthful ingredients. Both companies are targeting customers who take an active interest in what they eat.

“We see this new relationship with Veggie Grill as part of a new trend where food service customers are paying more attention to the quality of the food they serve, and it puts Mi Rancho in an ideal position to provide healthy products made from wholesome ingredients,” said Fernando Alvear, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Mi Rancho. “We are delighted to add Veggie Grill to the family of Mi Rancho customers because we share the same commitment to providing healthy, non-GMO products like our organic corn tortillas, and educating consumers to make them more aware of the food they eat. It also puts Mi Rancho in an excellent position to reach other food service companies seeking organic alternatives.”

“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Mi Rancho,” said COO Steve Heeley, Chief Operating Officer of Veggie Grill. “Mi Rancho has always been a quality leader and innovator in tortillas and wraps. The addition of Mi Rancho’s incredibly flavorful organic, whole grain, non-GMO yellow corn tortillas and spinach wraps help to reaffirm our mission of helping our guests bring whole veggies and grains to the center of their plate.”

Mi Rancho offers a complete line of organic tortillas made with organic corn, organic whole wheat, and organic flax and quinoa. Mi Rancho has been a family owned business for three generations and the Berber family has a passion for using authentic techniques and artisan bakers to produce fresh, delicious tortillas. As part of that commitment, Mi Rancho uses only the finest ingredients so customers can count on a delicious, high-quality product in every package.

About Veggie Grill
Veggie Grill, headquartered in Santa Monica, California, is a premium fast-casual restaurant chain that celebrates the veggie by offering a variety of hot sandwiches and burgers, entree salads, bowls, home-style plates, shareable sides, organic teas and house made desserts prepared with wholesome vegetables, fruits, grains and nuts. Craft beer and wine are available in most locations as well as kid’s meals. Veggie Grill is passionate about the vegetable, the fruit, the nut and the grain and serving them in delicious and innovative ways. Veggie Grill currently has 29 locations along the West Coast with additional locations opening soon. More information and the full menu are available online at http://www.veggiegrill.com.

About Mi Rancho
Mi Rancho® is an innovator in the specialty foods market specializing in tortillas and Mexican food products. Founded as a family-run Mexican bakery and grocery store in Oakland in 1939, Mi Rancho started to expand in the 1950s, providing tortillas to local restaurants. Today the company is now in its third generation and is still family owned and operated. Mi Rancho produces 4.5 million tortillas each day or 1.3 billion tortillas each year, serving various segments including food service, retail, industrial, and international. Despite Mi Rancho’s growth, the company is still operated with a passion for excellence and a commitment to produce the best quality tortillas made from local California ingredients. For more information, visit Mi Rancho on the web at http://www.mirancho.com.

Contact:
Tom Woolf
Director of PR, Gumas Advertising
415-621-7575
twoolf@gumas.com

Marketing

Monofilament Leader Line DuraBlend from KastKing for 2016

December 6, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

KastKing creates a highly abrasion resistant monofilament leader line material for tough conditions and toothy fish.

Garden City, Long Island, NY — Today in Garden City, Long Island NY, KastKing a division of Eposeidon, Inc., unveiled KastKing DuraBlend Monofilament Leader Line, an exceptional product based on a specific fishing need for their 2016 model lineup.

KastKing® DuraBlend Monofilament LeaderLine has more abrasion resistance than other mono leader line or monofilament fishing line without sacrificing suppleness or clarity. It also ensures superior knot strength and knot tying ability.

“We were approached by quite a few charter captains who had been using our KastKing® fishing line products and were pleased with KastKing®’s performance at a much lower price point than other brands. Many of them run charters for wreck fishing or bottom fishing around rough structure. They asked if we could produce a monofilament leader in heavier gauges. We realized that breakoffs get expensive after a while for captains and guides, adding to their operating costs. In addition to supplying them with leader line material in pound tests they requested, we worked on abrasion resistance developed through new technology…an important factor for fishing around structure. We also addressed the issue of knot-ability, which is essential for tying rigs and snelling hooks. And, like everything else at KastKing®, we kept the price per yard down.”

KastKing® DuraBlend Monofilament Leader line comes in 120 yard/ 110 meter spools in: 20 lb./ 9 kg., 25 lb./ 11.3 kg., 30 lb. / 13.6 kg. , 40 lb. / 18.1 kg., 50 lb. / 22.6 kg., 60 lb. / 27.2 kg./, and 80 lb. / 36.2 kg. test. MSRP20 lb. – 40 lb. $9.98 USD, 50 lb. – 80 lb. $10.98 USD.

“In the everyday fishing world, discussions about mono line often involve little enthusiasm. Rightfully, so. There have been very few new concepts for monofilament fishing line products introduced over the last few decades. KastKing® DuraBlend Monofilament Leader line has changed that. At KastKing® we produce fishing tackle products with input from the fishing community. DuraBlend is a material that the fishing community is getting excited about. Anglers are sitting up and taking notice!” says Tae Cui, CEO at Eposeidon, Inc.

KastKing® DuraBlend Monofilament Leader line will be discounted and priced in the eight to nine dollar range through http://www.eposeidon.com, Amazon.com, and other exclusive online retailers. KastKing® is an ICAST 2015 Best of Show award winning brand.

See the KastKing DuraBlend trailer HERE.

ABOUT EPOSEIDON:
Eposeidon (http://www.eposeidon.com) brings a fresh, innovative approach to anglers by offering quality fishing tackle products at the best prices and no cost, or low cost shipping. Eposeidon’s goal is to exceed expectations through outstanding customer service and superior product value to their customers. Eposeidon is continually expanding its product lines, which include KastKing® fishing line, fishing reels, and fishing rods, MadBite fishing lures, KastKing® Ecooda Pro Series reels, and other fishing tackle products, to meet individual fishing equipment needs. Eposeidon is headquartered in Garden City, Long Island NY, USA and sells fishing tackle products in more than 140 countries.

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.
Main Office: 1-855-830-7430 Ext. 1002
Direct Line: 631-369-0063
tgahan@eposeidon.com
http://www.eposeidon.com

Art

5th Annual Animals Art Exhibition Results Now Posted Online

December 5, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its December 2015 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online.

Jupiter, FL, USA (December 5, 2015) — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its December 2015 art exhibition is now posted on their website and is ready to be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is “Animals” and artists were asked to apply to this competition by submitting their animal art.

An art competition was held in November 2015 which determined and judged the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from 22 different countries from around the world and they also received entries from 39 different states and the District of Columbia. Overall, there were 724 entries which were judged for this art competition.

Congratulations to the artists who have been designated as this month’s category winners, along with the winning Special Merit and Special Recognition artists. The gallery commends all of the winning artists for their artistic skill and their creativity, as this online art exhibition is indicative of their creativity.

To proceed to the gallery’s 5th Annual “Animals” online art exhibition follow this link: https://www.lightspacetime.com/animals-art-exhibition-december-2015.

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery to thousands of visitors each month. If you know of a talented 2D artist who may benefit from the exposure and the publicity that the gallery can provide to them, please forward this press release to them.

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly themed art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists on a worldwide basis. It is Light Space & Time’s intention to showcase this incredible international 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: https://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

Marketing

KastKing® Launches Tournament Grade Monofilament Fishing Line

November 30, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Advanced chemical formula from KastKing® creates dynamic Masters Mono fishing line for anglers who demand the best.

Garden City, Long Island, NY (November 30, 2015) — The KastKing® division of Eposeidon, Inc. that manufactures fishing reels, rods, and line will offer a new high grade fishing line – KastKing® Masters Monofilament Fishing Line for 2016.

KastKing® Masters professional tournament grade monofilament fishing line features outstanding smoothness for farther casting distance and more abrasion resistance than standard mono line. Its unique chemical formula blend results in lower friction through fishing rod line guides. KastKing® Masters Mono has minimum stretch for improved hook-setting and low line memory for better control. It also has more clarity under water than typical monofilament lines, which is an important factor when targeting line-shy species.

“KastKing® Masters Monofilament Fishing Line is exceptional. It is a superior mono line product for tournament anglers looking for ultimate performance mono line at an affordable price,” says Tom Gahan marketing director at Eposeidon. “Its quality and features are extraordinary.”

KastKing® worked with chemical engineers from around the world and used new manufacturing methods and equipment developed to produce Masters Mono. “We will also continue to make our current KastKing® mono line, which is good stuff. KastKing® Masters Monofilament fishing line is for pros and recreational anglers looking for an edge,” added Gahan.

Crystal Clear KastKing® Masters Monofilament fishing line comes in attractive packaging and is available on 300 yard/ 274 meter spools in 4 lb. / 1.8 kg., 6 lb. / 2.7 kg., 8 lb. / 3.6 kg., 10 lb. / 4.5 kg., 12 lb. / 5.4 kg., 14 lb. / 6.3 kg., 17 lb. / 7.7 kg., 20 lb. / 9.0 kg. , 25 lb. / 11.3 kg., and 30 lb. / 13.6 kg. test. MSRP 4 lb. $10.98 USD, 6 lb. $11.98 USD, all other sizes are $12.98 USD.

KastKing® Masters Monofilament fishing line will sell below $10 USD through http://www.eposeidon.com, http://www.kastking.com, Amazon.com and other exclusive online retailers.

View the KastKing® Masters Monofilament fishing line trailer here: http://tinyurl.com/paa4dn4

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.
Main Office: 1-855-830-7430 Ext. 1002
Direct Line: 631-369-0063
tgahan@eposeidon.com
http://www.eposeidon.com

Marketing

New Book Release – “Stem Cell Battles: Proposition 71 and Beyond” by Don C. Reed

November 28, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

How California became the center of the stem cell universe – and why that matters to you!

Palo Alto, CA, USA (November 28, 2015) — In 2003, during a state-wide recession, a small group of patient advocates fought for three billion dollars of stem cell research funding-and won. Award-winning author Don C. Reed’s new book, “STEM CELL BATTLES: Proposition 71 and Beyond” tells the up-close and personal story of the California stem cell agency, and the breakthroughs that came from it: challenges to cancer, AIDS, blindness, heart disease and more, conditions devastating our families, and the economy. One in three Americans suffers an “incurable” disease. Last year, chronic disease cost America $2.3 trillion dollars-more than all federal income taxes combined.

When Don Reed’s son Roman became paralyzed in a college football accident, a father-son quest for cure began. The Reeds helped pass laws to raise money for research and to protect scientists’ freedom to work with stem cells, including the Roman Reed Spinal Cord Injury Research Act of 1999. Then came Proposition 71: Bob Klein’s $3 billion initiative. The Stem Cells for Research and Cures Act was an uphill battle — but California prevailed.

And when the program actually began? Some predicted not even one therapy would make it all the way to human trials. Today, 28 stem cell-derived therapies are in various stages of human clinical trials, including: Diabetes: a credit card-sized device which may replace the insulin cells from a diabetic’s non-functioning pancreas; Paralysis: an injection of stem cells to reduce the wound and save function; Cancer: a way to help the body’s own immune system fight back; Blindness: rebuilding the retina in the most common form of vision loss-and much more.

“…warm, optimistic, determined…Stem Cell Battles is a prime example of how a small group of people can bring about significant change for many…valuable for that reason alone, but the human stories Reed includes make it more so.” – J.G. Stinson, FOREWORD Reviews (5 hearts)

See author Don C. Reed on the spot: given one minute to sum up stem cell research! https://www.cirm.ca.gov/our-progress/video/don-reed-why-we-need-new-stem-cell-therapies-and-how-you-can-help

Reed has won numerous awards: Teacher of the Year, the U.S. House of Representatives Community Service Award, the Educational Press Association of America Award, more.

“STEM CELL BATTLES: Proposition 71 and Beyond: How Ordinary People Can Fight Back Against the Crushing Burden of Chronic Disease-with a Posthumous Foreword by Christopher Reeve”. World Scientific Publishing, Inc., 432 pages, color illustrations, for a general readership. Pub date December 16th. Hardcover, softbound and e-book formats.

Available at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Stem-Cell-Battles-Proposition-Christopher/dp/9814618276

Contact:
Don C. Reed
650-812-1011
diverdonreed@gmail.com
http://www.stemcellbattles.net

Travel

Handetour Announces Vietnam Visa FREE for Indian Passport Holders

November 28, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

In an attempt to lure more Indian tourists to the company, Handetour.Com offer Vietnam visa FREE for Indian passport holders (free authorized visa letter at Vietnam side only) for those who book Handetour.Com’s Vietnam Tours from 01 Dec 2015 to 30 Sep 2016.

Hanoi, Vietnam (November 28, 2015) — In an attempt to lure more Indian tourists to the company, Handetour.Com offer Vietnam visa FREE for Indian passport holders (free authorized visa letter at Vietnam side only) for those who book Handetour.Com’s Vietnam Tours from 01 Dec 2015 to 30 Sep 2016.

Handetour’s travel experts say that all Indian passport holders NEED visa to Vietnam and may obtain at Vietnamese embassies in India or from the Vietnamese embassies in a third country or at Vietnam international airports so-called Vietnam visa on arrival. They suggest simple procedures to get Vietnam visa for Indian:

1 – Indian passport holders could apply Vietnam Visa in India at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai.

Submit the followings in person or by mail then obtain visa within a week.
1 – Original Passport (valid 06 months)
2 – One completed application form for a Vietnam visa
3 – One passport sized photo of 4×6 cm
4 – Visa fee payable to Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate General of Vietnam
5 – Prepaid self-addressed return envelope, preferably by FedEx or Priority Courier Indian Post with tracking number

Embassy of Vietnam in New Delhi, India
Address: 17, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapur, New Delhi, 110 021, India
Phone: +91-11-301-8059
Fax: +91-11-2301 9818
Email: sqdelhi@del3.vsnl.net.in
Website: http://www.mofa.gov.vn/vnemb.india

Consulate General of Vietnam in Mumbai, India
Address: Wajeda House, Gulmohat Cross Road No.7, Juhu Scheme, Mumbai, 400 049, India
Phone: +91-22-2620-8589
Fax: +91-22-2624-8538
Email: vietnam@mtnl.net.in
Website: http://www.vietnamconsulate-mumbai.org/vi

2 – Indian passport holders could obtain Vietnam visa in a third country at the Vietnamese Embassy or Vietnamese Consulate.

3 – Indian passport holders could obtain Vietnam visa on arrival at Vietnam international airports – Hanoi airport (Noi Bai Airport), Danang Airport, Nha Trang Airport (Cam Ranh Airport), Ho Chi Minh Airport (Tan San Nhat Airport)

They also recommend Vietnam tours for Indian passport holders.

Hanoi Capital
• HANOI – HALONG (03days/02nights)
• HANOI – HALONG (OVERNIGHT ON BOARD) (04days/03nights)
• HANOI – HALONG – HOA LU (05days/04nights)

Centre Of Vietnam
• DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – HUE – DANANG (4days/3nights)
• HUE – DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – HOIAN (5days/4nights)
• DANANG – HOIAN – MYSON – QUANG BINH – BANA – DANANG (6days/5nights)

Ho Chi Minh City
• HOCHIMINH – CU CHI TUNNEL (3days/2nights)
• HOCHIMINH – CUCHI TUNNEL – MEKONG DELTA (04days/03nights)
• HOCHIMINH – VUNG TAU – HOCHIMINH (04days/03nights)
• HOCHIMINH – CUCHI – VUNGTAU – MEKONG (05days/04nights)

Special Note:
1. Vietnam government has reduced visa stamping fee (At the airport to get visa on arrival) from 45usd to 25usd from 23 Nov 2015 onwards
2. Cambodia visa on arrival recommendation – no need to do anything in advance, just bring passport and photo (4×6) to airport immigration counter and pay 30usd to get visa stamp
3. Laos visa on arrival only recommendation – no need to do anything in advance, just bring passport and photo (4×6) to airport immigration counter and pay 30usd to get visa stamp

ABOUT HANDETOUR (http://www.handetour.com)

HANDETOUR with its head office situated in Hanoi capital, Vietnam, was established in early 2006 by Mr. Nguyen Tuan Anh and his team, soon becoming a Professional Inbound Tour Operator with thousands of travel agents and clients all over the world.

HANDETOUR, A local, reliable Vietnam Tour Operator and Vietnam Travel Agency, specializes in High Quality and Luxury Travel in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

HANDETOUR provides tourists with classic culture and leisure tours, luxury tours, cruises, set departure tours, daily excursions, special interest tours and other travel services (quality accommodation booking, fast visa service, easy ticket booking, transportation arrangement, qualified tour guide/ interpreter hire and M.I.C.E planning) within Indochina countries.

HANDETOUR also provides tourists with other Asian multi-countries tours including Thailand, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, China, etc.

HANDETOUR (established on 26th April 2006)
+ Business License No: 0101929662 by Hanoi Planning and Investment Department
+ International Tour Operator License No: 01-380 / TCDL-GP LHQT by Vietnam Administration Of Tourism
+ Member of: Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA #2436); Vietnam Society Of Travel Agents (VISTA); Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Hanoi Tourism); Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA #6989); American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA # 900169082); Vietnam Chamber Of Commerce And Industry (VCCI)

Media Contact:
Nguyen Tuan Anh
Handetour
+84 4 36416359
tuananh@handetour.com

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Business, Marketing

KastKing® Introduces Mega8 Super Braid Fishing Line

November 25, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

New Black Ops and Zombie Green lines raise the bar for braided fishing lines in 2016.

Garden City, Long Island, NY (November 25, 2015) — Today Eposeidon, Inc. the parent company of the KastKing® brand announced a dynamic product for their 2016 product lineup, KastKing® Mega8, an all-new 8-strand braided fishing line.

A black color 8-strand braided line named ‘Black Ops’ will be available in 30 lb. / 13.6 kg., 40 lb. / 18.1 kg., 50 lb. / 22.6 kg., 65 lb. / 29.4 kg., and 80 lb. / 36.2 kg. test. A green color braid line, ‘Zombie Green’, will be available in 20 lb./ 9 kg., 25 lb./ 11.3 kg., 30 lb. / 13.6 kg., 40 lb. / 18.1 kg., 50 lb./ 22.6 kg., 65 lb. / 29.4 kg., and 80 lb. / 36.2 kg. test strength. All sizes are 8 strands of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Fiber (UHMwPF).

KastKing® Mega8 Braided Line is available in 300 yard/ 274 meter spools in attractive retail packaging. MSRP is $32.98.

Outstanding features of KastKing® Mega8 Super Line include: more suppleness for superior knot tying, fade resisting formula to maintain colors, extreme abrasion resistance, less friction, and a line that is smoother and rounder for farther casting.

“We decided to do the black color line, Black Ops, based on feedback from our angler consultant staff,” says Tom Gahan marketing director at Eposeidon. “Zombie Green, is close in color to our bestselling KastKing® low-vis moss green, which is a favorite among anglers. Colors aside, what really stands out about Mega8 is its exceptional performance, durability, and fade resistance. KastKing® will continue to produce its legendary bestselling KastKing® SuperPower Braid along with KastKing® Mega8 Braided Line.”

KastKing®, an ICAST 2015 Best of Show Award Winner, released SuperPower Braided Fishing Line in 2013 that completely changed the game in the fishing line industry. KastKing® subsequently became one of the most popular fishing line brands in North America and around the world by bringing down the price of high quality fishing by up to 50%. To celebrate these breakthroughs, and to continually bring more value to their customers, KastKing®, will release a new series of fishing lines including KastKing® Mega8 Super Braid Fishing Line for 2016.

KastKing® Mega8 Black Ops and KastKing® Mega8 Zombie Green Super Braid Fishing Line will sell through http://www.eposeidon.com, Amazon.com, and other exclusive online retailers in the mid-twenty dollar range.

See the KastKing® Mega8 trailer here: http://tinyurl.com/o9v98go

Media Contact:
Tom Gahan
Director of Marketing
Eposeidon Outdoor Adventure, Inc.
Main Office: 1-855-830-7430 Ext. 1002
Direct Line: 631-369-0063
tgahan@eposeidon.com
http://www.eposeidon.com

Software, Technology

LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign Now Supports Mac OS X El Capitan

November 25, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.49, a compatibility update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to reduce InDesign link size and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, perform essential image adjustments, convert image formats and more. The new version makes LinkOptimizer compatible with the recently released Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan.

Toronto (ON), Canada — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9.49, a compatibility update to its popular workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks helping users reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and production costs, and repurpose InDesign documents for web and mobile devices.

The new version makes LinkOptimizer compatible with the recently released Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan and is offered as a free update to licensed users. A number of user interface elements were updated to display properly across multiple OS X versions.

“LinkOptimizer makes me extremely happy”, says Nynke Tiekstra, the owner of design studio ColtsfootMedia in Friesland, Netherlands. “It converted 10,000 images in a 1800 pages project saving us at least 40 hours work, and it proved to be 100% accurate.”

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. The software offers the following main features:

–Resize links to match their InDesign dimensions at a target resolution.
-Reduce link size by eliminating excess image data.
–Convert colors and apply ICC profile.
-Merge layers and delete hidden ones.
-Convert image formats.
-Optimize files for web and mobile devices.
-Run a Photoshop Action on each image.

In addition, the software can apply sharpening filters, process image copies instead of original files, and save images for external use without relinking files to InDesign. As a result, users can save gigabytes of disk space and hours of optimizing images manually, accelerate document output, reduce job turnaround and cut costs through faster processing.

Pricing and Availability:
LinkOptimizer can be purchased from Zevrix website for US$259.95 (Light version: $179.95) as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. The update is free for LinkOptimizer 4.x users and $130 to upgrade from previous versions. LinkOptimizer requires Mac OS X 10.6-10.11 and Adobe InDesign and Photoshop CS3-CC 2015.

About Zevrix Solutions
Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, as well as 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

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