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Renowned Scientist Robert Lanza and Award-Winning Author Nancy Kress’s OBSERVER is #1 National Bestseller

Renowned Scientist Robert Lanza and Award-Winning Author Nancy Kress’s OBSERVER is #1 National Bestseller

Tops Amazon and Barnes & Noble Bestseller Lists

Renowned Scientist Robert Lanza and Award-Winning Author Nancy Kress’s OBSERVER is #1 National Bestseller
Observer by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress

Cover of the #1 bestseller OBSERVER by Robert Lanza and Nancy Kress

The Story Plant announced today that OBSERVER by Robert Lanza, one of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People for his pioneering work in stem cell research, and Nancy Kress, whose novels have won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards, was the #1 overall top bestseller on Barnes & Noble in ebooks as well as being a #1 Amazon bestseller in numerous categories (and in the top 20 for all fiction and nonfiction ebooks sold in the United States).    

OBSERVER also received prestigious “starred reviews” from both Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly, calling it “Mind-bending… A thought-provoking fictional examination of big ideas” and a “brilliant Crichtonesque thriller,” respectively.

OBSERVER is a tour de force collaboration that combines Lanza’s work at the forefront of science and technology and Kress’s talent for crafting critically acclaimed novels. The plot centers on Caro Soames-Watkins, a talented young neurosurgeon whose career has been upended by controversy. Forced to accept a job at a mysterious medical facility and tasked with conducting dubious experiments into the nature of consciousness, reality, and life after death, she finds a lot more than she bargained for, including murder, love, and cutting-edge science that tests her understanding of life itself.

Publisher Lou Aronica, legendary editor of such science fiction greats as Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke, says, “I am delighted that so many people have embraced this novel, which is both a great reading experience and profoundly illuminating. I’m thrilled to see it get the audience it deserves.”  

Hailed by Rhonda Byrne, #1 New York Times bestselling author, as “Brilliant … A riveting and moving story” and by Kim Stanley Robinson, New York Times bestselling author, as “a startling, fascinating novel.” Robin Cook, #1 New York Times bestselling author, called OBSERVER “a thrilling story you won’t soon forget.”

The Story Plant is a book publisher founded in 2008 by long-time industry veterans Lou Aronica and Peter Miller. The company focuses on quality publishing fiction for a broad readership. It is distributed in the United States by National Book Network.

Contact Information:

Lou Aronica

President and Publisher

[email protected]

203-722-7920

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Jiaherb’s Rhodiola Rosea Receives CITES Certification

Jiaherb’s Rhodiola Rosea Receives CITES Certification

Jiaherb becomes the first ingredient company to receive this certificate due to its ongoing sustainability and environmental efforts.

Jiaherb’s Rhodiola Rosea Receives CITES Certification
Rhodiola Rosea

In the field harvesting Rhodiola Rosea Roots

Jiaherb, Inc. announced today that it received its Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) certification for its rhodiola rosea ingredient. Jiaherb is a leading manufacturer of herbal extracts and natural ingredients whose mission is to provide the highest-quality ingredients while offering superior customer service.

CITES protects and regulates plants in international trade so that the commercial demand in the marketplace does not threaten their survival in the wild. CITES certification of rhodiola rosea ensures the ingredient is sustainably traded as well as regulated with positive impacts on the population of its species.  

As a premier manufacturer of natural ingredients, Jiaherb focuses its sustainability efforts through social, economic, and environmental means while guaranteeing customers consistent efficacy and efficiency through traceability 100% of the time. At the forefront of Jiaherb’s sustainability efforts, the ingredient supplier adopted rhodiola rosea through the Adopt-an-Herb Program with the American Botanical Council (ABC) in 2017. This effort has allowed the company to stay current with the scientific and clinical research of the ingredient as well as develop a sustainable future to protect rhodiola rosea from overharvesting. As the demand for rhodiola rosea continues to grow in the marketplace, adding a CITES certification protects the herb and strengthens Jiaherb’s sustainability efforts as an ingredient supplier.

Jiaherb’s cultivates rhodiola rosea to make the product more sustainable and only harvests roots which are more than five years old. Quality and reliable sourcing is a top priority for the company. The company ensures they are using the best quality rhodiola rosea which has more potency and fewer contaminants such as heavy metals and pesticides. 

“Having our CITES certification ensures Jiaherb’s responsible sourcing and sustainability efforts of rhodiola rosea and allows us to continue to deliver only the very best quality of the ingredient to our customers,” says Chris Oesterheld, Executive Vice President. 

This year, in its continuing sustainability efforts, Jiaherb supported the Nature Conservancy, which tackles climate change, protects lands and water, provides food and water, and builds healthy cities.

“Our sustainability efforts and environmental and social responsibility continue to be a top priority for our company. Adding CITES certification to our growing list of sustainability efforts, including adopting rhodiola rosea with the American Botanical Council and supporting the Nature Conservancy, have become part of the core strategy of our company,” says Scott Chen, President. 

About Jiaherb

Jiaherb, Inc. manufactures herbal extracts and powders, natural sweeteners, fruit juice and vegetable powders, spices, vitamins, and much more. The company is an NSF Certified, GMP-compliant manufacturer of natural ingredients and herbal extracts that are used in the nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food and beverage industries. For more information, visit www.jiaherbinc.com

Contact Information:

Scott Chen

President

[email protected]

973-439-6869

Chris Oesterheld

Executive Vice-President

[email protected]

973-233-5991

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pixiv partners with Crypton Future Media to hold the ‘Hatsune Miku 16th Anniversary Illustration Contest’ in celebration of Hatsune Miku’s Sweet Sixteen

pixiv partners with Crypton Future Media to hold the ‘Hatsune Miku 16th Anniversary Illustration Contest’ in celebration of Hatsune Miku’s Sweet Sixteen

pixiv Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “pixiv”, Office: Shibuya, Tokyo, Representative Director: Shingo Kunieda)’s communication platform “pixiv”, where users can share illustrations, manga, and novels, is collaborating with Crypton Future Media, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Crypton”) on their project “Hatsune Miku, Happy 16th Birthday -Dear Creators-” and will hold the pixiv x Crypton “Hatsune Miku 16th Anniversary Illustration Contest” from March 31, 2023.

“Hatsune Miku 16th Anniversary Illustration Contest” Special Page:
https://www.pixiv.net/contest/miku16th

This year, the virtual singer Hatsune Miku will be celebrating her sixteenth anniversary, meaning that her real-life age has finally caught up to her official virtual age! To celebrate, Crypton is launching the project “Hatsune Miku, Happy 16th Birthday -Dear Creators-“, with one element of the project involving an illustration contest in partnership with pixiv. pixiv will also be celebrating the 16th anniversary of its founding this year. Fans are encouraged to submit new original illustrations of Hatsune Miku, as well as older illustrations previously posted on pixiv.

The 390 winning works will be exhibited at various events being held to celebrate this sweet sixteenth anniversary and printed in a digital artbook collection, while winners of the Special Prize may have their works adapted into commemorative merchandise.
*Please check the contest guidelines on the special website for further details.

pixiv will continue to carry out contests to fulfill its mission of “building an exciting space for everyone to enjoy creative activities”.

■ About “Hatsune Miku, Happy 16th Birthday -Dear Creators-“
Crypton Future Media, Inc. created this project to commemorate the sixteenth anniversary of their virtual singer Hatsune Miku.
Hatsune Miku is a voice synthesizer software launched on August 31st, 2007 that was created to sound like a sixteen-year-old girl. Since her launch, she has inspired countless creators to create music, illustrations, videos, CG and other genres of media featuring her character.

This project aims to bring creators together to reflect upon 16 years of creative joy and love, while fostering the creative culture of the future.

Hatsune Miku 16th Anniversary Special Website: https://piapro.net/miku16thbd

■ About Hatsune Miku https://piapro.net
Hatsune Miku is a “virtual singer” software developed by Crypton Future Media, Inc. that allows anyone using the software to make a song simply by entering lyrics and a melody.
Many creators have created songs for Hatsune Miku and posted them online, which prompted an online movement that allowed Hatsune Miku to become what she is today. The “character” aspect of Hatsune Miku has also gained widespread attention, and her popularity continues to expand worldwide through merchandising, live shows, and many other activities.

Hatsune Miku was released on August 21st, 2007 as the first in the Character Vocal Series (CV Series) virtual singer software. After sixteen years of collaborations with various creators, she is now preparing to celebrate her sweet sixteenth birthday on August 31st, 2023. The centerpiece visual for her sixteenth anniversary was created by illustrator/designer Rella, and celebrates Hatsune Miku’s sixteen years while looking forward to her expanding future.

■ About pixiv  https://www.pixiv.net/about.php?lang=en
pixiv is a social networking service for creators, focused on “communication through sharing works”. It launched in September 2007 as a specialized service for presenting and exchanging artistic works (illustrations, manga, and novels), based on the philosophy of “creating a space for making artistic activities more fun”. Currently, pixiv has more than 90 million registered users.

■ pixiv Inc https://www.pixiv.co.jp
Representative Director: Shingo Kunieda
Established: July 25th, 2005
Contact: Takahashi and Nishidoi
E-mail: [email protected]

Contact Information:

Mika Nishidoi

editor, pixivision

[email protected]

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WeTripn Launches Revolutionary New Travel Service

WeTripn Launches Revolutionary New Travel Service

WeTripn’s innovative platform offers personalized travel experiences like never before

WeTripn is excited to announce the launch of its new travel service, offering members the chance to win a trip of a lifetime and the ability to purchase discounted travel.

The new travel service is a membership-based company that allows its members to win a fully customized luxury trip each month. They’ll be able to travel where they want, when they want, and how they want — all for less than the cost of a couple of coffees.

The lifetime trip includes:

  • Ten days of travel to any destination they select with the winner and their plus-one
  • Door-to-door luxurious limousine transfers
  • Business-class flights
  • Three local experiences of their choice
  • USD 20,000 spending money
  • Personal Concierge to assist in organizing the trip and, more importantly, support them while on their journey

Even if they aren’t the winner, members will still be able to access WeTripn’s exclusive travel deals to explore the world at discounted prices.

WeTripn CEO Glenn Kennedy stated, “We’re thrilled to bring this new travel service to the market and are excited to offer selected flexible and customized travel experiences to our members.” 

The new travel service is available on April 2, 2023. Members can sign up at www.wetripn.com.

WeTripn is a leading provider of travel services, offering innovative and unique experiences to travelers worldwide.

For more information, please contact Kan Huang, WeTripn Communications Manager, at [email protected].

Contact Information:

Kan Huang, WeTripn Communications Manager, at kan. Huang

Communications Manager

[email protected]

+61433887981

Glenn Kennedy

CEO

[email protected]

+61416233346

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