Western Story Wins International Book Award

Nevada silver rush thriller was 100 years in the making. A man and a woman, each searching for missing family members, clash amid a Nevada silver rush scheme that leaves both unsure who to trust—and scrambling to stay alive.

Midvale, Utah, October 21, 2016 – What if you came home after a journey and your family was no longer there? What if someone else was living in your house, running what you used to manage — and trying to kill you? So begins the thriller “To Swallow the Earth,” which won this year’s International Book Award for western novel.

“It’s really my grandfather’s story,” says co-author Karl Beckstrand. “My grandfather grew up exploring the Sierra Nevada Mountains on horseback a hundred years ago. He used that setting for his mystery–set in the Nevada silver rush,” Beckstrand said.

After his grandfather passed away in 1992, Beckstrand inherited the manuscript. “My challenge was to tighten his story and develop the characters while preserving the action, suspense and earthy vernacular.”

Beckstrand, who grew up in San Jose, California, has won other literary awards, but this one is special. “It kind of validates my grandfather’s vision — gives him a nod — even beyond the grave.” The thriller also was named a finalist for the Laramie Award and garnered Literary Classics’ seal of approval.

“It’s getting great reviews online as well,” Beckstrand said. “The main character is an outcast, half-Mexican, raised by American Indians. But he’s fearless and loyal to his friends and family.” In addition to a tough, dark hero, there’s a gutsy heroine who is unintimidated in the worst kinds of opposition. Beckstrand’s stories usually have characters of color and surprises at the end.

Bestselling author Beckstrand heads Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, which produces multicultural books for educators, libraries, and families. His fifteenth book may be found at PremioBooks.com and via major booksellers and distributors. The e-book will be temporarily free on Kindle and other platforms through Nov. 25. http://tinyurl.com/js6g6tj.

Beckstrand will present on publishing Tues., Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in the Weber County Library 2039 W. 4000 South, Roy, Utah and Sat., Nov. 5 from 1 – 4 p.m. at the Viridian Center 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, Utah. Book trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CzbQKuLVr8

Contact:
Hysen Sisco
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books
648 W. Wasatch St.
Midvale, UT 84047, USA
801-953-3793
Karl@PremioBooks.com
http://PremioBooks.com

GiftWorksPlus Releases Interesting Halloween Facts and Figures

GiftWorksPlus has fun facts and custom frames that are perfect as Halloween approaches.

Waukesha, WI, USA — Halloween is synonymous with candy, ghosts, pumpkins and costumes. In honor of Halloween, GiftWorksPlus is releasing some fun facts and figures about the holiday to get customers in the Halloween spirit.

The origins of Halloween are thought to be linked to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, in which people would light bonfires and wear costumes to scare off ghosts. When Pope Gregory III named the first of November All Saints’ Day in the 8th century, some of the Celtic traditions were incorporated into the holiday. The night before All Saints’ Day became known as All Hallows’ Eve and, eventually, Halloween.

Wearing Halloween costumes also has its roots from Celtic and European traditions. Back in earlier centuries, it was believed that ghosts were free to roam on Halloween and people thought that ghosts would recognize them if they left their house. After dark on Halloween, people would dress up in costumes so that ghosts would mistake them for other fellow ghosts and spirits. Today, the tradition of wearing costumes has evolved as a way more to show off creativity and have fun instead of warding off ghosts.

Halloween has evolved into a more commercialized event focused on costumes, pumpkins, and candy. In fact, one quarter of all the candy sold each year in the U.S. is bought for Halloween treats. Between candy, decorations, pumpkins, and costumes, Americans spend almost $7 billion every year on Halloween – making it the second largest commercial holiday in the country. Put another way, the average U.S. consumer is expected to spend about $75 on Halloween-related items each year.

GiftWorksPlus has several engraved frames for Halloween. These wooden frames are great for showcasing a child’s first Halloween, a group of trick-or-treaters, or even a contest-winning pumpkin carving. These Halloween frames are also perfect grandchildren frames to send to grandparents, so they can see grandkids in their Halloween costumes.

All GiftWorksPlus picture frames come with free customization, giving customers the opportunity to create personalized picture frames with dates, designs and more. These special picture frames make great unique, personalized gifts that family and friends can enjoy year after year!

For more information about GiftWorksPlus, or to browse their frames, visit GiftWorksPlus.com today!

Media Contact:
Karla Jordan
GiftWorksPlus
N15 W22218 Watertown Rd. #5
Waukesha, WI 53186
888-456-9878
karla@giftworksplus.com
http://www.giftworksplus.com

Startup mentored by Promwad created one of the best IoT products in Europe

Vilnius/Lithuania, 2016-Oct-18 — /REAL TIME PRESS RELEASE/ — ZIVE smart radiation monitor has reached the final of Elektra Awards 2016, a big influential contest for the electronics market players. This device designed by R-NOX startup with the assistance of Promwad Electronics Design House was named one of six best innovative products of Europe exploiting the Internet of Things potentialities.

ZIVE is a portable radiation monitor of the next generation that can connect to smartphones and tablets via Bluetooth. It’s the first device of professional level designed for common people. It has a user-friendly interface, a Geiger-Muller counter, and a low market price comparing with other high-precision radiation monitors.

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ZIVE radiation monitor measures gamma rays, ionizing radiation, and X-rays. Differentiating features of the device:

  • Calibrated by accredited European laboratories (CE).
  • High accuracy at a lower price in comparison with other similar devices.
  • “Smart monitor” mode that provides users with specific health and well-being advice: how to interpret the measurements and reduce the risks.
  • Working with maps to create eco-routes: save radiation spots, find cleaner routes.

The collected ZIVE data is used for the real-time global map of radiation contamination.

Roman Pakholkov, Promwad’s CEO and R-NOX’s mentor, says that the data collected by ZIVE users is stored in the eco-platform, which is becoming the most detailed in the world. This platform allows accelerating the innovations development for the environmental management and can be integrated into other devices and applications via the open API.

To date, R-NOX has developed partnerships with the largest tour operator in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Zone of Alienation; Greenpeace; companies and organizations in Japan, Finland, Singapore, and other countries.

Promwad continues its work in supporting new electronics design projects in the IoT field. The company believes in the high potential of this popular trend and are ready to share their experience in the development and manufacture of electronic products for the global consumer electronics market.

The best companies of Elektra Awards 2016 will be announced on Thursday, 1st December, at the awards ceremony taking place in The Ballroom, Grosvenor House Hotel, London.

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Promwad
Olga Potonya
olga.potonya@promwad.com
+370 (5) 214 12 44 ex.227

Pure, Raw Honey from Carmel Honey Company, Started by 11-Year-Old Carmel Student, Makes for Great Gift for the Ultimate Foodie

Looking for the perfect gift for the ultimate foodie on your list this holiday season?

Carmel, CA, October 18, 2016 — Looking for the perfect gift for the ultimate foodie on your list this holiday season? How about a gift that is locally produced, helps the environment and contributes to research and education for the betterment of the world?

Honey from Carmel Honey Company, which was founded by a 13-year-old Carmel student Jake Reisdorf who was 11 at the time, fits the bill perfectly.

The four types of honey currently available — Sage Honey, Wildflower Honey, Orange Blossom Honey and Meadowfoam Honey — from Carmel Honey Company are all-natural, pure, raw, premium honey that come straight from the hive.

And Reisdorf, as part of his “Jake Gives Back” program, donates a portion of his honey sales proceeds to organizations that are expanding research and education efforts by addressing the production, nutritional value, health benefits, economics, and/or quality standards of honey bees and honey.

“I’m just an average 13-year-old who likes honey bees,” Reisdorf told California Bountiful magazine. “With beekeeping, you are helping the environment and it is really fun and interesting. I’m all about the education and practicing beekeeping and doing honey. The message that I want everyone to know is: If the bees go, we go, so help save the bees.”

In addition to individual jars of honey, Carmel Honey Company offers three special packages perfect for the foodie on your gift list: Carmel Honey Company Honey Sampler, Honeycomb and Honey Stix.

The Sampler is the ideal way to sample all four pure, raw, premium honey varietals. This set includes 3-oz. jars of Sage Honey, Wildflower Honey, Orange Blossom Honey and Meadowfoam Honey.

They are packaged ready for gift giving in an elegant clear gift bag and gold bow. It can also be opened and separated — allowing one to keep their favorite varietal and give the others as secret Santa gifts.

Honeycomb is the absolute purest form of honey. Circular frames are placed inside the beehive and the honey bees instinctively know to build it out first with wax, then fill it with honey. Since the honey bees make the wax and honey, the 8-oz rounds are 100% edible.

Harvested individually at different times, from a variety of hives, no two rounds will taste exactly the same. These honeycombs are delicious on a cheese board or cut and placed over soft-serve ice cream. Also an excellent gift for the foodie in your life.

Honey Stix offer a great boost of energy in a convenient package. In a lunchbox or purse this 12-pack is an easy way to curb sweet cravings the natural way. Filled with the Wildflower Honey varietal, each Stix contains 1 teaspoon of honey. Excellent portion control for tea and coffee and also an ideal stocking stuffer or unique gift for all ages.

And remember, when you purchase a jar of honey from the Carmel Honey Company, (or place a honey bee pollination hive in your backyard), you have contributed to the research and education of the public on the importance of pollination and the benefits of the honey bee.

Carmel Honey Company honey can be purchased directly from the website (which grew out of his elementary class project) at www.carmelhoneycompany.com.

About Jake and Carmel Honey Company:

Jake Reisdorf is the chief beekeeper and owner of Carmel Honey Company, which he started as part of a school project where his teacher assigned professions to each student and directed them to research the profession and build a presentation on it.

While researching his assigned profession of website designer, Jake, 11 years old at the time, decided to take it one step further and actually create a real website. At that time, Jake had taken one beekeeping class with his Dad and thought it would be cool to design a website about honey bees.

Not only did Jake get an “A” on the project, but it inspired him and spurred him to start Carmel Honey Company. That was three years ago.

His passion for honey bees grew as he learned about Colony Collapse Disorder and real honey. Expanding his research and education drove Jake to learn more about honey and bees and ultimately decide it was critical to give back.

In addition, Jake places hives on residential and commercial properties to raise awareness and encourage others to support the honey bee.

The “Jake Gives Back” program includes sharing honey bee knowledge with kids and adults of all ages. Whether he is in a classroom speaking to first-grade students, or at a corporate event talking with business owners and seasoned professionals, his passion and appreciation of how honey bees impact our world is infectious. He also “gives back” by making a financial donation to honey bee research and education organizations.

Jake currently attends 8th grade at Carmel Middle School and keeps his knowledge of Apiology (the scientific study of bees) current by continuing to manage his own honey bee hives and attending industry conferences throughout the country.

Carmel Honey Company

(831) 687-8511

www.CarmelHoneyCompany.com

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Chatterbox PR
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 747-7455
http://www.CarmelHoneyCompany.com

 

Vendange Carmel Carmel-by-the-Sea’s Only Wine Themed Hotel Celebrates the Holiday with a 10% Off Special Offer For November and December Only

Enter the ILOVEWINE Promotional Code and Be Rewarded

Carmel, CA, October 18, 2016 – Vendange Carmel Inn and Suites has partnered with 15 Monterey County wineries to create a unique guest experience, celebrating the bounty of Monterey County’s vineyards. Each winery sponsors one room or suite, providing its own creative touches. From the McIntyre Vineyards room with its impressive 100-year-old section of grapevine to J. Lohr’s wine barrel on the balcony, every winery’s room offers a signature luxury experience. The participating wineries are: Blair, Cima Collina, Dawn’s Dream, Galante, Holman Ranch, J. Lohr, Joullian, Manzoni, McIntyre, Otter Cove, Tudor, Twisted Roots and Ventana.

The rooms have sleek, modern bathrooms, with imported Spanish marble. Sleeping areas have memory foam-top beds, deluxe linens, and high-definition flat screen televisions. The separate Cottage Suite offers 650 sq. ft. of space, with a California King bed, 50” HF television, and kitchenette. It’s the perfect place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway. The Inn offers breakfast daily and wine tasting on weekends.

Vendange is celebrating the holidays with a special discount from November 1 – December 31st. Book your stay directly on www.vendangecarmel.com during the months of November and December and receive 10% off your booking. Must put in promotional code ILOVEWINE on the website. The 10% off is valid for all rooms except standard Queens.(Offer note valid on holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas as well as black out days. Promotional code must be entered at the www.vendangecarmel.com website for the discount to apply.)

Vendange is located at 24815 Carpenter Street in Carmel, a short drive away from the Monterey Peninsula Airport, just off of scenic Highway 1, with free parking for guests. It’s minutes from downtown Carmel’s shopping, fine dining, scenic 17-Mile Drive, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Telephone 831- 624-6400; email: reservations@vendangecarmel.com

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.vendangecarmel.com

Stephanie Funke Named Gallery’s New Featured Artist

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery (LST) is extremely pleased to announce that the gallery’s latest featured artist is Stephanie Funke.

Jupiter, FL, USA — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is extremely pleased to announce that the gallery’s latest featured artist is Stephanie Funke and she will now have her landscape photography featured in the Artist Showcase section of the gallery for the next 30 days.

Stephanie Funke is an artist living and working in Iowa. With no formal training in the arts, Stephanie has relied on friends in the photography world, informal classes, books, monthly publications, online resources and experience to help her navigate the world of digital photography and editing software. As an outlet for sharing her images, Stephanie has a blog with bi-weekly posts that contain her photos and some description of and/or a reflective statement about the pictures. Look for her Monday and Thursday posts at http://www.funkephotos.blogspot.com.

In 2014 Stephanie returned to teaching but has continued to embrace photography as a means of self-expression and a creative outlet. She juggles the demands on her time as she fulfills her duties in the classroom while also staying in touch with her camera.

Recently Stephanie has also become intrigued with the ever-popular doodling craze and spends time practicing this craft while at the same time learning more about drawing, color, lines, patterns, shadows, light and so on. She is a life-long learner who loves self-expression and the natural world. (http://www.etsy.com/shop/funkephotodesigns)

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention 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 worldwide artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

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

UglyDeck.com Announces Ways to Prepare Decks for Winter

UglyDeck.com gives customers tips on how to get their decks ready for the cold winter months.

Burnsville, MN, USA — Even though you can enjoy your deck well into the fall, now is the time to think about how to take care of your deck this winter. The deck builders at UglyDeck.com are currently helping homeowners prepare their outdoor decks for the cold winter months ahead.

Factors like cold weather, moisture from snow, and ice can all damage a deck. But by putting a little time into your deck before winter hits, customers can be sure to enjoy their decks come springtime and avoid unnecessary deck repairs.

To winterize a deck, the first thing homeowners should do is give it a thorough cleaning. Sweep the deck surface to remove all leaves and loose dirt. Wash away all fungus, dirt, and rust stains from the deck, so it doesn’t sit on the deck all winter and cause further damage.

Next, strip away any finish that has started to wear off. Sand any spots that look especially worn or discolored. Not only does this make sure the sealant will go on evenly, but it also loosens up any extra dirt and debris. Fall is also a good time to do a quick inspection of your deck railings, posts, and slats to make sure there are no loose nails or warping.

Then, apply stain if applicable and then a water-repellant sealant to the deck. This way the deck will be able to withstand any moisture, snow, and ice that comes in contact with the deck during the winter.

Though it may seem like a pain to prepare a deck for the winter, the benefits far outweigh a total deck replacement. If you come across anything that needs repair, or if your deck has been neglected for a few years and you are in need of deck restoration or a deck replacement, contact UglyDeck.com to get a deck quote. UglyDeck.com uses high-quality decking materials that will minimize future maintenance.

If you have further questions on how to properly winterize your deck, contact UglyDeck.com today.

Media Contact:
Bill Barton
UglyDeck.com
12277 Nicollet Ave S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-736-3308
info@uglydeck.com
http://www.uglydeck.com

Fusion Art Announces the Opening of Two New Online Art Competitions: “Watercolor” and the 2nd Annual “Figures & Faces”

Fusion Art is pleased to announce it is now accepting entries for two new international online juried art competitions.

Palm Springs, CA, USA — Fusion Art is pleased to announce it is now accepting entries for two new international online juried art competitions.

The 2nd Annual “Figures & Faces” competition is open for submissions for an online exhibition in December 2016.

For this competition artists and photographers are encouraged to share their artistic vision and interpretation of the human form – both figures and faces. The exhibition will be hosted on Fusion Art’s website during the month of December 2016.

Cash prizes will be awarded in two categories – “Traditional” Art and “Digital Art & Photography” and the Best in Show winners receive invitations to participate in Fusion Art’s group exhibition in Palm Springs, CA in 2017. The deadline to apply for “Figures & Faces” is November 26, 2016.

Fusion Art also invites submissions for its first quarterly group online exhibition. The theme for the exhibition is “Watercolor”.

For this competition, artists, worldwide, are encouraged to submit their best watercolor artwork. The competition is open to all artists working in water media. Paintings must be two-dimensional and must consist of water-based media on paper or synthetic paper surface.

Five to ten artists will be chosen to participate in the online group exhibition. The exhibition will remain on the website for three months starting on January 15, 2017. Artists will receive extensive worldwide marketing and promotion to make the art world aware of them and their work. The deadline to apply for “Watercolor” is December 17, 2016.

For both competitions, the artwork can range from realism to surrealism to abstraction and artists, regardless of location or experience, are encouraged to submit.

Each month Fusion Art hosts uniquely themed art competitions and exhibitions. Both winners and finalists are provided with worldwide exposure, by having their work promoted through Fusion Art’s website, in 70+ press release announcements, email marketing, online event calendars, art news websites and through the gallery’s social media outlets. The gallery’s objective is to promote the artists, worldwide, to art professionals, gallerists, collectors and buyers.

Founded by Award winning artist, Chris Hoffman, Fusion Art was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. The website promotes and connects new, emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art competitions and experiences.

Artists who are interested in submitting their artwork for consideration should visit Fusion Art’s website for full competition guidelines: http://www.fusionartps.com.

Media Contact:
Valerie Hoffman
Fusion Art
2658 S. Cherokee Way
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(Mailing Address: PO Box 4236
Palm Springs, CA 92263)
760-832-7568
competitions@fusionartps.com

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Geraldine Simmons is Awarded a Solo Art Exhibition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce Geraldine Simmons has been awarded a month-long solo art exhibition on their website.

Jupiter, FL, USA — Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is very pleased to announce Geraldine Simmons has been awarded a month-long solo art exhibition on their website. Geraldine is a wildlife artist living in Australia. Geraldine and her conservation art will be featured on the gallery’s front page and in the “Solo Art Series” section of their website.

Geraldine Simmons will also be promoted in press releases and throughout the gallery’s social media networks. In addition, her wildlife art will be highlighted on their YouTube channel and with an event postcard. At the conclusion of the solo art exhibition her artworks will continue to be available for viewing in the gallery’s archive.

The “Solo Art Series” consists of four month-long solo art exhibitions for established artists, who have a body of work to present to the public.

To be considered for these shows, artists were asked to submit 3 components; 1. Their art. 2. Their artist biography. 3. Their artist statement. The four winning artists were selected based on the merits of all three components of their presentations. (http://www.lightspacetime.com/solo-exhibitions)

About Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery
Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts monthly art competitions and monthly art exhibitions for new and emerging artists. It is Light Space & Time’s intention 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 worldwide artists. The art gallery website can be viewed here: http://www.lightspacetime.com.

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

President Robert Miller and Future Electronics Host 2016 Advanced Engineering University

Pointe Claire, Quebec (realtimepressrelease) October 17, 2016 – Future Electronics, a global leading distributor of electronic components, recently held its 2016 Advanced Engineering University (AEU) training program at its corporate headquarters in Montreal. The annual event brought together the company’s entire Advanced Engineering Group for an intense week-long set of informational courses with 22 participating suppliers.

Robert Miller, President of Future Electronics, has always placed a high value on education, and the AEU training program is one example of the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure its employees are always up to date on the latest and greatest technologies.

The event also includes a Supplier Fair, enabling the Advanced Engineering team, along with Sales and Marketing personnel, to network with supplier partners and learn more about their newest product offerings.

The Advanced Engineering University is unique to Future Electronics, under the leadership of President Robert Miller, and continues to be one of the most popular and valuable training opportunities for the company’s employees.

For more information about Future Electronics, visit: www.FutureElectronics.com

About Future Electronics

Future Electronics is a global leader in electronics distribution, ranking 3rd in component sales worldwide, with an impressive reputation for developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions. Founded in 1968 by President Robert Miller, the company has established itself as one of the most innovative organizations in the industry today, with 5,000 employees in 169 offices in 44 countries around the world. Future Electronics is globally integrated, with one worldwide IT infrastructure providing real-time inventory availability and access, while enabling full integration of its operations, sales and marketing worldwide. Offering the highest level of service, the most advanced engineering capabilities and technical solutions through all stages of the design-production cycle, and the largest available-to-sell inventory in the world, Future’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®. For more information, visit www.FutureElectronics.com.

Media Contact

Martin H. Gordon
Director, Corporate Communications
FUTURE ELECTRONICS
www.FutureElectronics.com
514-694-7710 (ext. 2236)
Fax: 514-630-2671
martin.gordon@FutureElectronics.com

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