LinkOptimizer 4.9.60 for Adobe InDesign Improves Image Preview Handling

Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.60, a maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 starts by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer allows to automatically reduce the size of InDesign picture links and speed up processing by eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting image formats. The new version addresses several issues related to image preview handling and link list management.

Toronto (ON), Canada -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9.37, a maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Awarded 4 out of 5 stars by Computer Arts magazine, LinkOptimizer automates complex image manipulation tasks allowing users to significantly reduce the size of InDesign links, save processing time and reduce production costs.

The new version addresses an issue in which the previews for color images could be rendered in grayscale under some rare conditions. The update also fixes an error where the sort order for ignored links was incorrect when sorted by file size, as well as some other minor performance and usability glitches.

"LinkOptimizer makes me extremely happy", says Nynke Tiekstra, the owner of design studio ColtsfootMedia in Friesland, Netherlands, "It converted 10000 images in a 1800 pages project saving us at least 40 hours work, and it proved to be 100% accurate."

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats. For example, with just a click of a button users can:

-scale and crop images to match their dimensions in InDesign,

-change resolution to 300 dpi,

-convert RGB images to CMYK with specific ICC profile,

-resave JPEG images as PSD,

-run a Photoshop Action on each image.

As a result users can save gigabytes of disk space, 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 and Adobe Exchange. 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 and Creative Cloud 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

http://www.zevrix.com

Rosendin Electric Gives Desert Hills High School Students a "Day in the Life" of an Electrical Contractor

Hands-on Construction Project Highlights Vocational Tour to Give Students Information About Career Opportunities in Electrical Construction.

Tempe, AZ, USA -- Rosendin Electric (http://www.rosendin.com), one of the nation's largest private electrical contractors and an employee-owned company, recently hosted students from Desert Hills High School in Gilbert, Arizona, to help them understand the scope and demands of electrical contracting and to provide hands-on experience with electrical design-build and construction project management.

The tour was offered to students participating in the regional STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) program developed by the Arizona Department of Education to promote education in science and engineering. Upon arrival, the students were presented with a mock construction project to complete. Designed to give students an understanding of the end-to-end requirements of electrical construction, the project included developing plans, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) systems for modeling, creating a parts list, understanding prefabrication, pricing and bidding, and more.

"We continue to see a growing demand for skilled talent in the electrical construction industry," said Dean Howard, Business Development Manager for Rosendin Electric's Tempe office. "Today's electrical contractor has to understand computer modeling, logistics, finance, alternative energy, and much more. By giving students hands-on experience, we hope more will consider a career in electrical construction."

According to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America, 86 percent of contractors are having difficulty finding hourly skilled construction workers. The same survey reports that 52 percent are having difficulty finding experienced professionals for positions such as project managers and supervisors. Experts predict an ongoing need for skilled labor throughout the country, including in markets with high demand for new building such as Phoenix.

Rosendin Electric executives hope this event is the first in a series of tours. The company plans to continue to work with area high schools to promote interest in electrical construction and to encourage students to pursue an internship or apprenticeship.

About Rosendin Electric

Rosendin Electric, Inc., headquartered in San Jose, California, is an employee-owned electrical engineering, power, and communications provider. With revenues surpassing $1 Billion, Rosendin Electric is one of the largest electrical contractors in the United States. With over 4,500 employees and experience worldwide, Rosendin Electric has built upon a 95-year reputation for quality design and installations. For additional information, visit http://www.rosendin.com.

Media Contact:

Rosendin Electric, Inc.

(408) 286-2800

busdev@rosendin.com

PAC Plans Defeat Of Key Politicians Responsible for Illegal Immigration

Raleigh, NC, USA -- Contact: William Gheen, President of Americans for Less Immigration PAC (ALIPAC) | WilliamG@alipac.us | (866) 703-0864

ALIPAC, which played a key role in the defeat of Eric Cantor in 2014, is calling for volunteers and donors to help mount an effort to defeat four targeted politicians who support amnesty and other benefits for illegal immigrants in the GOP primaries of 2016.

The four targeted GOP primary campaigns are state Rep. Harry Warren's campaign for Congress in NC's new 13th Congressional district, DC lobbyist Taylor Griffin who is challenging Congressman Walter Jones Jr. in NC's new 3rd district, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI-2), and Senator John McCain (R-AZ).

Volunteers and donors are being asked to help make calls to core GOP households in these districts and to fund letters from ALIPAC's President William Gheen warning Republican voters about the responsibility Warren, Griffin, Ryan, and McCain have for America's costly and deadly illegal immigration crisis. ALIPAC also hopes to help marshal national attention on defeating these amnesty backing candidates.

"Each of these men support the US Chamber of Commerce and illegal immigrants more than American citizens," said William Gheen, President of ALIPAC. "All four of them can be defeated this year if enough Republican voters are reminded of and educated about these corrupt politicians who support taxpayer benefits and amnesty for illegal aliens."

ALIPAC is America's only active Political Action Committee dedicated to fighting against illegal immigration & amnesty. The four campaigns being targeted are...

Senator John McCain: McCain is America's most notorious illegal immigration supporting politician who won reelection in 2010 by lying to AZ voters by falsely claiming he would no longer support amnesty and would not run for reelection again. McCain then proceeded to join the Gang of Eight to pass Marco Rubio's amnesty bill S. 744 in 2013 which was stopped by conservatives like Congressman Walter Jones in the US House! McCain's current run for reelection in 2016 is an obvious violation of his pledge not to run again. McCain has a spoiler candidate on the ballot named Alex Meluskey but still faces a strong challenge from ALIPAC endorsed candidate Dr. Kelli Ward!

Speaker Paul Ryan: Paul Ryan has supported amnesty for illegal immigrants, dangerous Muslim refugee resettlement programs, and Barack Hussein Obama, much to the disappointment of Republican voters who gave the GOP historic power in Congress over the last few election cycles to stop Obama/Ryan's omnibus spending bill passed last December, which funded Obama's unconstitutional amnesty orders that 26 states are suing to stop, Obama's dangerous Syrian refugee resettlement programs, more than 4 billion dollars in EIC tax credits for illegal immigrants, Obamacare, and Sanctuary cities. At the same time, Ryan's despicable funding bill quadruples H-2B visas to replace US workers and flood America with more hyper immigration levels while failing to fund the border fencing promised by Congress! ALIPAC is working to support Ryan's GOP primary challenger Paul Nehlen.

DC Lobbyist Taylor Griffin: Taylor Griffin is a former DC lobbyist who has been transplanted into NC's 3rd district by other Wall Street lobbyists to try to defeat incumbent Congressman Walter Jones Jr. While Jones has stood steadfastly against the big DC money efforts to grant amnesty to illegal aliens, he is now being targeted for removal by the corrupt DC insiders. A recent analysis of Griffin's campaign finance reports by The Daily Haymaker found that more than 88% of his campaign funds are coming from outside of North Carolina with heavy hitter illegal alien amnesty backing billionaires like Paul Singer. Also of note, associates of amnesty supporter John Boehner are also funding Griffin's attempt to unseat Walter Jones!

State Rep. Harry Warren: Harry Warren received praise from all of the Spanish language media in North Carolina last year when he was the primary sponsor of HB 328 which would give driver licenses to illegal immigrants which polls show most citizens oppose. ALIPAC fought to successfully stop Warren's bill in the NC legislature and is now asking voters to reject Warren's bid for higher office in NC's newly drawn 13th Congressional district.

For more information about ALIPAC's efforts to stop these 4 illegal alien amnesty backers from going to Washington, DC, next year, to schedule interviews, or to support these efforts, please visit http://www.ALIPAC.us.

FED Publishing Releases New Book, "Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary" by Erich Martin Hicks

Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary, by Erich Martin Hicks, was a cigar smoking, shotgun and pistol toting Negro Woman of the Wild West, who could knock out any man with one punch. A piece of historical fiction that is a must read.

Woodland Hills, CA, USA -- "A fantastic novel, of a great American heroine's life." 5 Star Review - Tariano (Tito) Jackson, The Jackson 5

Erich Martin Hicks's Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary is unlike any other story you've read about Mary Fields. This fictionalized story has been dramatically enhanced for your entertainment pleasures; however, 'most' of the stories--and the outcomes within this novel--are historically genuine.

Mary was 6 feet tall, and weighed over 200 pounds, and was the second woman in 'history' to carry the U. S. Mail, and the only 'Negro', for hundreds and hundreds of miles when she first arrived in Montana.

This feature story covers Mary's colorful life, from the plantation where she was born a slave in 1832, to the famous Steamboat race between the "Robert E. Lee" and the "Natchez" on the Mississippi River, to her death in Cascade, Montana, 1914.

Dedicated to exploring the history of African-Americans/Blacks and shattering stereotypes, Erich Hick's Alpha Wolf Productions, Inc. has developed a feature film documentary, Soul on a Wave which exposes the life and times of surfers of color. Erich's first novel, Rescue at Pine Ridge, was released in December 2008. The novel is a historical narrative, depicting the all-Black 9th Calvary. Known as the US military's famed 'Buffalo Soldiers', which helped settle the American West in the late 1800's. Erich has completed an accompanying screenplay for a TV mini-series, Trilogy, and Epic Feature, and has garnered support from some of HOLLYWOOD'S acclaimed Industry Producers/Directors/and Actors.

Amazon 5 Stars - The author did a tremendous job in getting facts about her life. This no doubt needs to be made into a movie or a mini-series. This book also should be placed in the educational system so history can be told how times were during slavery and post slavery.

Amazon 5 Stars - A story of a real, amazing woman who was the first Black woman to work for the U.S. Postal Service following the Civil War. The author takes us back to Mary's childhood as a slave, and builds the story of how she overcame violent reactions to her color and size, and how so many came to love and respect her. It is a fascinating read.

Visit Amazon and GoodReads for additional reviews!

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Genre - Mary Fields, Mail, African American, Black History, Montana, Stagecoach, Outlaws, Cowboys, Postal System, Historical, 1914, 1832

The ebook version of Mary Fields aka Stagecoach Mary Book ISBN 9781506901022, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 202 page print book version, ISBN 9781506901015 and Hard Copy 9781506901657 are published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:

Erich Martin Hicks

+1(941)921-2607

awprods@mac.com

FED Publishing Releases New Book, "Cole's Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppies Book One" by Frances Crossno

Cole's Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppies Book One, by Frances Crossno, is an adorable early chapter book with ups and downs and a happy ending.

Plano, TX, USA -- Frances Crossno's Cole's Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppies Book One is a Christian novel intended for young readers who love animals, especially dogs. The story revolves around Cole, his younger brother Caleb, and their new-found friend Rachel who teaches the brothers about friendship, sacrifice, and God's perfect love. 5 Star Reviews!

I found this to be a great story for early chapter book readers. Cole wants a puppy and has the opportunity to work for one that he has fallen in love with at the mall's Dog House store. But it's just not that simple. Both boys and girls will fall in love with Cole, Caleb, Dandy and Scarlet and will look forward to a sequence. Christian values, family, and perseverance are all expressed through this tale. ~Angel Drew - Goodreads

Ms. Crossno is originally from the "piney woods" of East Texas. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Stephen F. Austin State University, in Biology, with a minor in Computer Science. She has worked in information technology for over 30 years. She recently retired from Texas Instruments, and now works for the American Heart Association. Her goal in writing is to share her Christian faith - and love of God's creatures, especially dogs. She lives in the Dallas area with her husband Bill, and her two golden retrievers "Beautiful Bear" and "Lad of Lochinvar" otherwise known as "Laddie".

Genre - Puppy, Dog, Children, Christian, Christmas, Golden, Retriever, Pre-Teen, Puppies, Dogs

The ebook version of Cole's Perfect Puppy, Perfect Puppies Book One ISBN 9781506901695, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 98 page print book version, ISBN 9781506901688, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:

Frances Crossno

+1(941)921-2607

frances.crossno@gmail.com

Author Deborah Franklin Book "Adjectives" is Changing Lives

Author Deborah Franklin wrote her first book "Adjectives," in efforts to truly help other women pay attention to what they call themselves and answer to. Franklin's book has created a circle of release for women worldwide no matter religion, race, or preference the book meets the needs of the heart.

Baltimore, MD, USA -- "Adjectives" is a book designed to help one heal from the inside out. Explaining how to regain or develop these principals in their life: The books helps its readers to take a practical look at complex situation and using everyday solutions to get to the desired outcome.This book can be used by an individual or a group. It was intended for women of all ages, but men can benefit as well.

Franklin's book "Adjectives," has a way of helping its reader look in the mirror and accept who they are as a person. "The moment of truth and trust comes when you can start loving you from the inside out," said Deborah Franklin.

Deborah Franklin is now looking at new ventures as a cast member of The Tea a talk show reviewing books written by African American authors. The cast members will be discussing pop culture, politics and how to better the lives of women. Executive producer of the show Max Rodriquez is also the producer of "The Harlem Book Festival" and annual event held in NYC.

Video of Live Presentation: https://youtu.be/gd51liGpkPk

Visit: http://www.deboroughs.com (Shop Online)

Media Contact:

Tam Lawrence

Roth & Lawrence, LLC

342 North Water Street Suite 617

Milwaukee, WI 53202

414-856-5330

tl@rlassc.com

http://www.rlassc.com

FED Publishing Releases New Book, "The Sword of Ardil: The War of the Furies Book Two" by Matt Thomas

The Sword of Ardil: The War of the Furies Book Two, by Matt Thomas, is a gripping epic of a world in turmoil and the reluctant hero who can save it.

San Francisco, CA, USA -- Matt Thomas's The Sword of Ardil: The War of the Furies Book 2 continues the saga of Luc Viamar-Ellandor, a hero who hides what he is and what he may yet become.

With the Furies rising and the Earthbound in full possession of the Ancaidan capital, the nation of Penthar and all of existence is at risk. Luc must weigh the price of revealing the nature of his existence in order to recover the Sword of Ardil and defeat his father's most heinous foe. To do so he will have to rally the nation and convince the world it need not fear him.

Knowledge that to the far east in the Mountains of Memory a rising darkness is stirring leaves Luc with little choice. He must announce his ancestry and hidden identity in the hopes he will be able to muster the armies of Penthar and unite the west against the gathering menace. With his memories clouded and images of a ruined city and conflict predating the rise of men pursuing him, Luc must learn to control newfound abilities knowing even a victory to the south might not see them survive the rise of the Unmaker.

Author Matt Thomas was born in 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He graduated from the University of California, Davis, with a degree in English. He is an avid reader and writer and is actively involved in the completion of the War of the Furies. He currently resides in Northern California. Out in print by Thomas in 2015 - The Tides of Infinity: The War of the Furies Book One.

Genre - Fantasy, War of the Furies, Adventure, Romance, Magic, Sorcery, Mythology, Fiction

The ebook version of The Sword of Ardil: The War of the Furies Book 2 ISBN 9781506901589, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 410 page print book version, ISBN 9781506901572, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:

Matt Thomas

+1(941)921-2607

mthomas@warofthefuries.com

Botanicals 2016 Art Exhibition Results Now Online & Ready to View

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its May 2016 art exhibition, the 6th Annual "Botanicals" Art Exhibition is now posted on their website and can be viewed online.

Jupiter, FL, USA -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery is pleased to announce that its May 2016 art exhibition, the 6th Annual "Botanicals" Art Exhibition is now posted on their website and can be viewed online. The theme for this art exhibition is botanical & floral art and artists were asked to submit their best nonobjective or representational art for this competition.

An international competition was held in April 2016 which determined the art for this exhibition. The gallery received submissions from 20 different countries and also received entries from 38 different states. Overall, 764 entries 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 galleries 6th Annual "Botanicals" online art exhibition follow this link: https://www.lightspacetime.com/botanical-and-floral-art-exhibition-may-2016.

Each month Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery conducts themed online art competitions for 2D and 3D artists. All participating winners of each competition have their artwork exposed and promoted online through the online gallery and through social media to thousands of visitors each month.

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

Fusion Art's "Leaves & Petals" International Online Juried Art Exhibition Opens May 1, 2016

Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of its May 2016 International Online Juried Art Exhibition, "Leaves & Petals."

Palm Springs, CA, USA -- Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of its May 2016 International Online Juried Art Exhibition, "Leaves & Petals."

Opening on May 1st, the "Leaves & Petals" exhibition features awards in two categories: Traditional Art and Digital Art & Photography. The Best in Show winners include Elizabeth Burin for her watercolor, "Magnolia Spotlight," and Margaret King for her digital art, "Red Lily."

Both Elizabeth and Margaret are Fusion Art's Featured Artists for the month of May 2016 and, as the Best in Show winners, both artists are also invited to participate in Fusion Art's Annual Group Show in Palm Springs, CA, in November 2016.

Other "Leaves & Petals" award winners include Second Place winners, Sara Bardin for her acrylic on canvas, "Red Velvet" and Jean Burnett for her digital art from photography on canvas, "Sleeping Beauty." Third Place awards were given to Aisha Ismail for her watercolor, "The Forest Bed" and Youri Chasov for his digital painting on paper, "Mount5."

The international juried competition was held from March 6th through April 24th and received entries from artists in over a dozen countries including the US, Canada, England, India, Australia, Pakistan, France, Russia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. The exhibition will be featured on the Fusion Art website until May 31, 2016.

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.

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 and through the gallery's social media outlets. An additional unique opportunity Fusion Art provides to the monthly Best in Show winners is an invitation to participate in Fusion Art's group exhibition in Palm Springs, CA in November 2016.

To view the exhibition, and for further information on all the winners and finalists, please visit Fusion Art's website, http://www.fusionartps.com.

Media Contact:

Valerie Hoffman

Fusion Art

2658 S. Cherokee Way

Palm Springs, CA 92264

760-832-7568

info@fusionartps.com

http://www.fusionartps.com

FED Publishing Releases New Book, "100 things I love and hate about losing 100 lbs!" by Angela Hartshorn

100 things I love and hate about losing 100 lbs!, by Angela Hartshorn, shares her thoughts on the trials and tribulations she endured in her emotional rollercoaster of losing weight.

San Diego, CA, USA -- Angela Hartshorn's 100 things I love and hate about losing 100 lbs! is an easy, quick read, loaded with humor and honesty. 5 Star Reviews!

Losing weight is an emotional experience and not all of it is happy. Actually, most of it is not happy. Luckily for me I was able to take the big things that stuck to me and focus on the love and hate of each of those things.

At the age of 36 I was over 225 pounds when I decided I needed to lose weight. I really had no idea how to do it so I just made sure I did not eat every single thing I wanted, and tried to get some exercise. As I changed my lifestyle the weight began to come off and over five years I lost 100 pounds. As I went through this process I noticed there was a lot of things I hated. I found myself not nearly as happy as I thought I would be about losing weight so I began to look at those things I hated in a more positive light. In the end I created a list of 100 things I loved, and hated about losing 100 pounds. I have been able to list these things and add commentary to each one of those things. Humor has always been a coping mechanism for me and this book is a great example of how I approach just about everything in life. Good, and bad.

Author Angela Hartshorn is a 42 year old woman who has been described as a chocolate chip cookie with a dash of Tobasco sauce. She spent over five years losing 100 pounds, and has since successfully NOT kept all the weight off. She takes one day at a time, and has been known to have several months of bad eating at a time, but has been able to keep her weight under control by her own standards. As the 100 goal line was approaching she felt a deep need to share her thoughts with others who may be experiencing the same things. She enjoys spending time with her family, learning new things, and eating cupcakes.

Genre - Honest, Humorous, Weight Loss, Struggle, Love, Hate, Cupcakes, Food, Frustration, Happiness

The ebook version of 100 things I love and hate about losing 100 lbs! ISBN 9781506901091, published by First Edition Design Publishing (http://www.firsteditiondesignpublishing.com), is available on-line wherever ebooks are sold. The 94 page print book version, ISBN 9781506901084, is published by First Edition Design Publishing and distributed worldwide to online booksellers.

Media Contact:

Angela Hartshorn

+1(941)921-2607

hartshornangela@yahoo.com

ThingLink Launches 360/VR Editor to Embed Multimedia Content in Panoramic Virtual Reality Images

New Virtual Reality Editing Suite Is Being Packaged for Professional Users With Special Offer for Educators Following Introduction of ThingLink VR Lessons.

Dublin, Ireland -- Interactive media platform ThingLink (http://www.thinglink.com) today announced the release of its new 360/VR multimedia editor that allows users to annotate 360 images and 360 videos and view them in virtual reality. The company is introducing its new 360 image editor during the Mobile Journalism Conference in Dublin.

ThingLink's 360/VR image editor allows users to annotate 360 panoramic images with text, image, and audio annotations as well as web embeds for mobile view. Audio and video annotations play as the viewer aligns a pointer with an icon that is displayed in the picture. The tool is ideal for online publishers, journalists, marketers, educators, and others who want to add rich content to virtual tours, news, sporting events, retail experiences, educational programs, or any application where annotated content can enhance the virtual reality experience.

Users also have capability to create a multi-spacial navigation experience by connecting several 360 images or videos together. This allows them to create truly immersive experiences, making viewers feel as though they are moving from one space to another. The new 360/VR editor also includes a new automatic icon creation feature that make the story creation even faster.

"Virtual reality is rapidly gaining popularity in online publishing, education, and marketing, and ThingLink's 360/VR Editor is a powerful, cost-effective way to enhance any mobile VR experience," said Ulla Engestrom, founder and CEO of ThingLink. "Our editor makes it possible to add in-depth information to a virtual documentary, enhance a tour of a property for sale, explain strategies in virtual games, expand VR lessons for use in the classroom, and do so much more. And built-in engagement tracking and statistics can help content creators refine their VR experience and provide metrics for future VR applications."

The new VR/360 editor will be included as part of ThingLink's new Premium business package ($1,500/year), which provides online publishers with a multimedia tagging platform that supports customized text, audio, video, and more, complete with engagement analytics. Advertisers and marketing creative teams who would like to integrate customized call-to-action options such as eCommerce experiences in the mobile VR view also can work directly with ThingLink's New York-based VIP services team.

Schools have a special version of the new 360/VR editor that is being bundled with the recently launched ThingLink VR Lessons, which is a collection of high-quality, interactive, 360° image and video journeys on a variety of topics including science, language, and arts. The 360/VR is included with the Premium school subscription package, starting at $500 per year per school.

To get a promo code for reviewing VR editor or VR Lessons, please contact: press@thinglink.com

About ThingLink

ThingLink, founded in 2010, is an interactive media platform that empowers online publishers to create more engaging content by adding rich media links to photos, videos and virtual reality. With over 3 million content creators, ThingLink has become the most popular cross-platform solution and creative community for interactive images and videos. For more information, visit http://www.thinglink.com.

Media Contact:

Tom Woolf

Woolf Media & Marketing

415-259-5638

tomw@woolfmedia.com

Call for Entries - 6th Annual "Animals" Online Art Competition

Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery's 6th Annual "Animals" Online Juried Art Competition for the month of May 2016.

Jupiter, FL, USA -- Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery announces an art call for the gallery's 6th Annual "Animals" Online Juried Art Competition for the month of May 2016. The gallery invites all 2D and 3D artists (including photographers) from around the world to make online submissions for possible inclusion in the Gallery's June 2016 online group art exhibition.

Light Space & Time encourages entries from artists regardless of where they reside and regardless of their experience or education in the art field. We suggest they send the gallery their best interpretation of the theme "Animals" and submit their best representational or non-representational art, which will include any living animals, organisms, mammals, birds, insects and any animals that may also live in water. The deadline to apply to this art competition is May 27, 2016.

Winners of the "Animals" Art Exhibition will receive extensive worldwide publicity in the form of email marketing, 70+ press release announcements, event announcement posts and social media marketing. Our goal is to make the art world aware of the exhibition and in particular, the winning artists' accomplishments. Links back to each artist's website is included as part of this award package.

Artists will also receive a digital Award Certificate, Event Postcard, Press Releases and "Leveraging Your Success" marketing materials if they place in this exhibition. Interested artists should provide their best "Animal" art now or before the deadline. For further information: https://www.lightspacetime.com/newsletter/call-for-art-6th-annual-animals-online-art-competition.

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

Fusion Art Gallery Opens in Palm Springs, California

Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of its gallery in Palm Springs, California on May 4, 2016.

Palm Springs, CA, USA -- Fusion Art is pleased to announce the opening of its gallery in Palm Springs, California on May 4, 2016.

Located at 2658 S. Cherokee Way, in the historic Backstreet Art District, Fusion Art joins an assortment of artist-owned galleries and working studios that feature diverse collections of original, contemporary art by locally, nationally & internationally recognized artists.

Founded by Chris and Valerie Hoffman, the gallery was envisioned and formed out of a passion for art and the artists who create it. Originally conceived as an online gallery that hosts international juried art competitions and exhibitions, Fusion Art has now grown to include a "brick and mortar" space in Palm Springs.

"It has always been my dream to open an art gallery and I am fortunate to now be at a point in my life to make it a reality," said Fusion Art owner, Chris Hoffman. "I know how difficult it is for an artist to receive wall space in any gallery. A gallery has economics attached to it and is in the business of selling art. But Valerie and I also know that exposure is key to sales. So we launched Fusion Art, initially, on the web."

"The goal," noted Valerie, "when the website launched in mid 2015, was to give emerging and established artists the opportunity to gain experience and exposure as well as promote and connect artists with collectors and art enthusiasts."

The website currently hosts monthly, themed, international online juried art competitions and exhibitions. The gallery gives monetary awards to the top three winners in each category and the Best in Show winners receive invitations to participate in a group exhibition to be held annually in Palm Springs. The first group exhibition will be held at the gallery in November 2016.

The gallery will showcase Chris's art as well at the artwork of several other very talented artists including Chicago based abstract artist, Michael Goldzweig; Cleveland based Op Art artist, Evie Zimmer; Colorado based palette knife artist, Jeanie Gebhart; and Los Angeles based, Argentinean artist and figurative bronze sculptor, Alicia Savio. Both Michael and Evie were award winners in Fusion Art's online juried art competitions.

The mission of Fusion Art is to create an online gallery seamlessly connected to the brick and mortar gallery. Fusion Art promotes and connects emerging and established artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, while offering the opportunity to participate in art experiences, art related education, engage in dialogue with artists, and purchase fine works of art.

The Gallery's opening reception will be held the evening of May 4th between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

Media Contact:

Valerie Hoffman

Fusion Art

2658 S. Cherokee Way

Palm Springs, CA 92264

760-832-7568

info@fusionartps.com

http://www.fusionartps.com

LinkOptimizer for Adobe InDesign Improves Processing of Duplicate Images

Zevrix Solutions announces LinkOptimizer 4.9.57, a maintenance update to its workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. LinkOptimizer allows users to reduce the size of InDesign links and speed up processing by automatically eliminating excess image data, performing essential image adjustments and converting colors and file formats. The new version improves the processing of images placed in InDesign document multiple times, and introduces other performance and stability improvements.

Toronto (ON), Canada -- Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of LinkOptimizer 4.9.57, a maintenance 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 addresses an issue in which an error could occur when processing images linked to InDesign document multiple times if a certain sort order was applied to image list before processing. The update also improves handling of certain Photoshop errors, as well as processing of images whose file extension doesn't match the actual image format.

"LinkOptimizer is the one product no creative studio can live without," says Wayne Guy from Edge Graphics studio in Lake Balboa, California. "It saves hours of time, tediously replacing linked images, resizing, batch processing... If you're a designer or production artist, you need this."

LinkOptimizer works automatically with Adobe Photoshop to eliminate the excess image data of InDesign links, perform essential image adjustments and convert image formats:

-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.

-Convert image formats.

-Merge layers and delete hidden ones.

-Run a Photoshop Action on each image.

-Optimize files for web and mobile devices.

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/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

http://www.zevrix.com