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Monday, February 4, 2019

Kabook! Continues to Innovate Personalized Children’s Storybooks with the Option of Gender-Neutral Customization

Kabook!, the world's most advanced, patent-pending publishing technology platform offering customized children's books with highly personalized photographs and text inputs, announced today the introduction of a gender-neutral option. The first publishing company to include a gender-neutral version of every story on its platform, Kabook! is proud to support all families in their reading adventures, without limiting gender.

Kabook! currently offers five storybooks in its collection; three with customized text options for the gender of a child, now including gender neutrality as one of the selections. Storybooks with this new feature include: Wanted: The Girl/Boy/Child Who Saved the Kingdom, a medieval quest for children ages 2-7 and its most popular storybook; The List, a festive caper with Santa and his elves for children ages 2-7; and Close This Book Tight, a brand-new adventure about mischievous creatures who escape an open storybook for children ages 2-7.

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"Kabook! aims to give all children an inclusive reading experience and allows them to truly connect with their own unique stories, and a gender-neutral option delivers this goal, further differentiating our already-unique experience." said Bram C. Hall, Founder and CEO of Kabook!.

Kabook! stories are written by top children's book authors and illustrated by leading artists, and feature photos digitally converted into the specific illustration style of the book, along with customized text such as a child's name or their favorite stuffed animal's name, driving a stronger connection to the story. Kabook! reimagines the nightly reading experience for families – making it more personal and more powerful – to instill a love of reading in children and strengthen the parent/child bonding opportunity.

Kabook! storybooks are available in hardback and softback editions, and are printed on heavy, 70-pound paper to resist tearing, with a matte finish to resist fading. They start at $24.99 and typically takes 3-5 business days to ship. Visit http://www.mykabook.com for more information.

About Kabook!
Launched in 2018, Kabook! is the publisher of high-quality customized children's books that unite user-generated photos and text with storybooks written and illustrated by world-class authors and illustrators. Pioneering the most advanced, patent-pending publishing technology that blends uploaded photos with illustrations through object recognition and filters, Kabook! offers a brand-new kind of personalized reading experience for children ages 0-7. Kabook! stories can be created and purchased at http://www.mykabook.com, and ship anywhere in the United States. Kabook! is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. For more information, visit http://www.mykabook.com or connect @mykabook.

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Does the Price of Groceries Change the Amount of Wasted Food?

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), recently announced their new agreement "Winning on Reducing Food Waste" inititative. The new inititative is to help improve education, communication and other impacts of reducing food loss and waste. While nearly one-third of all food is wasted within households, another third is wasted at retail level. With these facts in mind, a couple of researchers published in Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy (AEPP) to examine how food price and expenditure affect the demand for food waste.

Craig Landry and Travis Smith from the University of Georgia test their theories in "Demand for Household Food Waste."

Smith says, "Due to the inherent difficulty in collecting food waste data, previous research has relied on stated preference information (i.e., hypothetical scenarios). Our estimates are the first to use nationally representative data of actual meal production and consumption in the household."

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The article, "Demand for Household Food Waste," is now available online for a limited time. If you are interested in setting up an interview with Travis Smith, please contact Allison Scheetz in the AAEA Business Office.

ABOUT AAEA: Established in 1910, the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (AAEA) is the leading professional association for agricultural and applied economists, with 2,500 members in more than 60 countries. Members of the AAEA work in academic or government institutions as well as in industry and not-for-profit organizations, and engage in a variety of research, teaching, and outreach activities in the areas of agriculture, the environment, food, health, and international development. The AAEA publishes two journals, the American Journal of Agricultural Economics and Applied Economic Perspectives & Policy, as well as the online magazine Choices. To learn more, visit http://www.aaea.org. Read here.

Edvance360 Takes Top Third Spot In FrontRunner Enterprise LMS Quadrant

Edvance360, a leading provider of eLearning solutions, announced Edvance360 has received placement as number three in the top LMS enterprise vendors in Gartner's Software Advice FrontRunner LMS Quadrant, scoring a 9.10 out of 10 for usability and User Reviews. FrontRunners is designed to help small businesses evaluate which software products may be right for them.

FrontRunners is published on Software Advice, the leading online service for businesses navigating the software selection process. FrontRunners evaluates verified end-user reviews and product data, positioning the top scoring products based on usability and user recommendations for small businesses. FrontRunners for LMS vendors full report is available here. Read here.

"Edvance360 consistently receives awards and other accolades for our tools, our service, and our commitment to evolving education. To be included in Gartner's Software Advice Frontrunner Quadrant as a top Enterprise LMS - indeed taking the number three spot for usability and user ratings - is an honor. We scored a 9.10 out of 10 because of our commitment to usability and our community of users who make us great!" said Cathy Garland, VP of Sales & Marketing, Edvance360 LMS

We invite you to consider Edvance360 for your online programs and internal training programs. Edvance360 offers:

Affordable Pricing – Edvance360 pricing is significantly lower than other commercial vendors. Pricing is regularly 30%-50% below competitor prices.

Forward-Thinking Commitment – Edvance360 was the first to combine social networking and other Web 2.0, collaborative tools (Wikis, Communities, Journals, Blogs, RSS feeds, etc.) with the Learner Management System.

Open Standards and Specifications – Edvance360 supports SCORM and Common Cartridge.

About Edvance360
Edvance360 is an Internet-based Learner Management System (LMS) and secure social network that enables institutions to implement a successful online program. Edvance360 equips schools, corporations, and organizations to host online courses, implement modular courses, and revitalize traditional courses.

Our clients enjoy a high return on their investment, personalized support, and customizable solutions. We do not believe a one-size-fits-all approach is beneficial to our clients, so we are committed to adapting Edvance360 to fit the needs of the rapidly changing world of education.

Edvance360 is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. For more information, please visit http://www.edvance360.com or call 866-458-0360.

Edvance360 and the Edvance360 logo are trademarks of Edvance360 Corporation. All other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

About Software Advice
Software Advice is the leading online service for businesses navigating the software selection process. Advisors provide free, personalized software recommendations, helping companies of all sizes find products that meet their business needs. Software Advice also features objective research by industry experts and reviews from validated users, saving buyers time and resources. Software Advice is a Gartner company. For more information, visit softwareadvice.com. Read related news now.

FrontRunners constitute the subjective opinions of individual end-user reviews, ratings, and data applied against a documented methodology; they neither represent the views of, nor constitute an endorsement by, Software Advice or its affiliates.

Gen Z and Millennials Say Travel and Hobbies Rank High as Relationship Starters in Lieu of Social Media and Dating Apps, According to New Survey by EF Ultimate Break

Wishing you'd swiped left instead of right? With Valentine's, Galentine's and #SingleAwarenessDay looming, EF Ultimate Break, a leader in all-inclusive group travel for ages 18-29, asked Millennials and Gen Zers their top picks on how to make friends and find love. . . the old fashioned way, without technology.

As expected, the local bar scene is still a top choice, but it looks like hook-ups are losing ground to longer-lasting experiences and relationships. But interestingly, "finding a new hobby" and "booking a trip" round out the top three choices. It turns out that 18-29-year-olds who pick up a hobby like rock climbing and/or hit the road to explore may be doing so for more than the obvious recreational benefits.

In a largely digital world, IRL (in real life) experiences brought on by travel or hobbies serve as an easy "ice breaker" and create natural, authentic opportunities for young people with similar interests to find and connect with each other. And unlike an awkward Valentine's Day Tinder date, the benefits from these experiences tend to last a long time!

"At EF Ultimate Break, we're seeing a new, more social trend to travel. More than 60 percent of the 18-29-year olds who book with us do so solo often with hopes of making new friends," says Michelle McNeice, VP, Marketing. "Group travel gives them the rare opportunity to hang out in a new country with likeminded, equally passionate, wanderlusting individuals. Our trips are designed to be fun, super engaging, and stress-free making it easy to connect in real life." Read this here.

An internal consumer survey of more than 860 EF Ultimate Break travelers revealed 80% travel for adventure with one out of five (19%) also choosing to travel to make new friends.

One "relationship starter," however, is still a big no no: moms need to lay low. More than 96 percent say "no-way" to parent matchmaking! Both sexes view trips to the bar and travel almost equally, though women are more likely—by five percentage points—to seek out a new hobby.

For more information about the benefits of solo travel on group tours with EF Ultimate Break, click here.

Pick Your Destination. Book Your Departure. EF Ultimate Break Does the Rest!
EF Ultimate Break experiences include flights, accommodations, airport transfers, meals, Insta-worthy experiences, a 24-7 tour director, and a social group environment to make lifelong connections. With only $150 down, travelers 18-29 years old can reserve a spot on one of EF Ultimate Break's life changing tours. In addition, EF Ultimate Break offers interest-free payment options meaning Millennials and GenZers can book now and pay on a schedule leading up to departure —making travel in your twenties financially attainable. Read this for more information.

Data from a January 2019 Google online consumer survey of 1,500 men and women ages 18-34 and internal post travel survey from December 2018. Raw data available upon request. Visit http://www.efultimatebreak.com for more information and to see all available trips.

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About EF Ultimate Break
EF Ultimate Break is the best way to experience the world for anyone 18-29. With 65+ trips, everything from airfare and accommodations to interest-free payment plans and daily breakfasts are included. As a proud part of EF Education First, EF Ultimate Break draws on over 50 years of EF expertise to add amazing travel experiences to its growing tour portfolio. EF, the world leader in international education, has helped more than 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree to date. EF is the first international education company to collaborate with World Animal Protection to ensure travel programs are wildlife friendly and avoid attractions inconsistent with animal welfare policies.

Photographers Earn Big with Zenfolio’s New Pre-order Feature on Its Top-Rated Photography E-Commerce Platform

Photographers using Zenfolio's new pre-order feature have generated an extra million dollars in sales since its roll-out 120 days ago. Zenfolio (zenfolio.com) is a Silicon Valley software as a service (SaaS) and e-commerce business used by more than 100,000 photographers. Pre-order allows photographers a new way to engage with their clients and generate more sales. Pre-order enables photographers to sell photos, packages and shoots in advance of an event or session. Photographers are able to customize the pricing and packaging of shoots and photographs based on their specific business model, enabling them to sell anything from digital photos and photo shoots to all-inclusive packages in minutes. The ease and simplicity of the experience has driven rapid, noteworthy growth for both photographers and Zenfolio.

Photographers need to expand their services in order to capture a portion of the $450 billion dollar e-commerce market in the USA, according to data from the Department of Commerce. Pre-order helps photographers accomplish this by instantly giving them their own online store. Photographers no longer need to spend time manually typing orders, printing forms and meeting clients to collect payment. With Zenfolio, the photographer's store is always open so their clients can order and pay before the lens cap is even removed.

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"The feedback on pre-order testing was so positive that we expanded availability to all customers in October 2018. Pre-order is now the most successful new offering in the company's history, generating more than a million dollars in revenue for photographers in the past 120 days," said John Loughlin, CEO of Zenfolio. "We listen carefully to photographers and recognized an opportunity to improve their business. No other provider was offering a simple method to sell in advance of a shoot. Pre-order is just the latest example of the many things we're working on for our customers."

Gail Roser, owner of Grand Photography LLC based in Gilbert, Ariz., has used pre-order to sell more than $50K for her school and sports league photography business. "I love that the pre-orders can be placed online before picture day. The clean design allows customers to seamlessly purchase their packages."

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Zenfolio will be showcasing this new feature to tens of thousands of trade show attendees at Wedding & Portrait Photography Intl. (wppiexpo.com) in Las Vegas, NV February 27 - March 1, 2019. Photographers will get a chance to see a live demo and experience the full benefits of using the Zenfolio suite of offerings, including the website builder, e-commerce, and marketing tools, along with pre-order.

Zenfolio, headquartered in Menlo Park, Calif., is an all-in-one platform for professional and amateur photographers to showcase, share and sell their photography. Photographers are provided with a full suite of marketing tools that saves time, increases efficiency and allows them to focus on photography. Its suite of software services includes a photography website builder, digital photo gallery sharing tools, and e-commerce solutions—including the new pre-order feature, paid digital downloads, prints and photo gifts. Since launching in 2006, it has had hundreds of thousands of registered users internationally—including United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, Spain and France—who have connected with millions of consumers around the world. For more information about its products and services, visit zenfolio.com.

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Centurion Brands Wins Golden Shovel Award For Outstanding Gardening Product

Centurion Brands is proud to announce that their Link Force Double-Gear Drive Lopper was awarded the Golden Shovel Award for outstanding garden product from The Gardening Products Review, an independent publication that provides honest, objective and detailed reviews of items using a stringent set of criteria. Click here.

Products selected were reviewed by the Gardening Products Review panel of editors and product reviewers who evaluated quality, ease of use, performance, innovation, usefulness, and assembly. They chose Centurion Link Force Double-Gear Drive Lopper for its unique guillotine-style blade, which sets it apart from other loppers in its class, easily cutting through tough wood up to two inches thick.

"Our tools provide lasting value for all levels of gardeners," says Centurion senior vice president of sales and marketing, Bill Freimuth. "From superior design to top-quality materials, we never stop innovating to ensure consumers get the best tools at the best price. We want everyone to work smarter, not harder."

Innovative product features include:

"Gardening is a wonderful hobby but can be expensive and frustrating if you choose products that don't last or can't get the job done," said Jack Hemingway, product director for the Gardening Products Review. "These awards provide a simple way for consumers to find the best items for their yard and garden."

The Gardening Products Review is an independent publication that provides honest, objective and detailed reviews of items used in the garden. Based in Tucson, Arizona, the company has reviewers across the country who evaluate gardening products against a stringent set of criteria. Product categories include hand and power tools, pots and containers, watering and irrigation products, gloves and clothing, and other yard care products. With over 650,000 readers annually, the Gardening Products Review informs the buying decisions of gardeners across North America.

Centurion is one of the fastest growing garden companies in the U.S. today with broad distribution in all traditional and non-traditional channels. Using only the highest quality materials and the latest ergonomic research, Centurion product engineers design tools for efficiency, reliability, and ease of use that stand the test of time. Perfect for any home-owner or landscaper to effortlessly keep your lawns and gardens trimmed and beautiful. Visit http://www.centurionbrands.com for more information. Read latest news here.