Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency (ECA) participated in the Berne Union Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Ottawa, Canada. The event convened more than 200 financial sector experts, representatives of leading ECAs and EXIM banks, international financial institutions, and private insurers from around the world.
As part of the extensive business program, the Kazakhstani delegation attended the Berne Union plenary session, working meetings of the Export Credit Agencies Committee, and sessions of the Prague Club, of which Kazakhstan’s ECA has been a member since 2004.
The central theme of the gathering—”Adaptability”—reflected the key challenges and transformations shaping the global export credit landscape: from digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI) to geopolitical and sectoral shifts. The agenda included discussions on how ECAs can adapt to new industrial and political realities, the use of AI in risk assessment and insurance product management, and creating conditions conducive to export growth.
Kazakhstan’s participation in such platforms is of strategic importance. These engagements strengthen international investor confidence, enhance the visibility and attractiveness of Kazakhstani companies to foreign partners, and enable the implementation of global best practices in export credit and insurance.
During the plenary session, Astana was selected as the host city for the upcoming Berne Union Spring Meeting—an event of this scale to be held in the CIS and Central Asia for the first time. In his address, Allen Chaizhunussov, Chairman of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, highlighted the significance of hosting a Berne Union expert meeting in Kazakhstan, bringing together 84 leading export credit agencies and international financial institutions from more than 70 countries.
According to Mr. Chaizhunussov, the Berne Union is not merely a discussion platform but a community that shapes global standards in export support.
“We view the upcoming meeting in Astana not just as another entry in the Berne Union calendar, but as a platform for cooperation and dialogue on innovation, sustainable development, and growth. Our agency’s presence in these discussions helps position Kazakhstan as a reliable and open partner in global trade,” he noted.
On the sidelines of the forum, representatives of Kazakhstan’s ECA held a series of bilateral meetings with export credit agencies from China, Egypt, and Hong Kong, discussing cooperation opportunities, including in the areas of reinsurance and country risk assessment.
Furthermore, during the Prague Club session, Ayan Bektybayeva, Deputy Chair of the Management Board of Kazakhstan’s Export Credit Agency, was elected Deputy Chair of the Prague Club. This appointment will enable Kazakhstan’s ECA to play a more active role in shaping the international agenda and raising issues of national importance at the global level.
The Berne Union plays a pivotal role in setting global rules and standards in export credit and investment insurance. Today, the organization unites 84 major export credit agencies and international financial institutions from more than 70 countries. Collectively, its members provide around USD $2.5$ trillion in annual protection against payment risks to banks, exporters, and investors—equivalent to 13% of global cross-border trade.
The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation has announced its new five-year strategic plan, personally led and defined by founder Martin Fensworth, focusing on educational equity, youth innovation, community development, and sustainability-oriented future skills.
United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation, under the direct guidance of founder Martin Fensworth, today unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategic advancement plan designed to expand the Foundation’s global impact across four priority areas: educational equity, youth innovation, community development, and sustainable development with future-ready skill building.
This new framework reflects Martin Fensworth’s long-standing belief that equitable access to knowledge, structured opportunity, and community resilience are essential to building a more inclusive and forward-looking society. His leadership has shaped the strategic principles, program direction, and long-term objectives that will guide the Foundation’s next phase of development.
Four Strategic Priorities Led by Martin Fensworth 1. Educational Equity & Access
Fensworth emphasized the need to expand scholarship programs, digital learning collaborations, and interdisciplinary academic initiatives. Priority areas—such as financial technology, data science, engineering, and sustainability—were selected to ensure that young people worldwide gain access to emerging fields that will define future global progress.
2. Youth Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development
Reflecting his continued focus on nurturing the next generation of innovators, the Foundation will broaden its support for early-stage creators through Innovation Fellowships, youth entrepreneurship grants, and regional accelerator partnerships. These initiatives aim to provide mentorship, financial resources, and structured development pathways for young individuals seeking to drive positive societal impact.
3. Community Development & Local Empowerment
Under Fensworth’s leadership, the Foundation will expand efforts to strengthen underserved communities through Community Learning Hubs, digital literacy programs, and local economic strengthening initiatives. These projects align with his belief that resilient communities form the backbone of long-term social and economic advancement.
4. Sustainable Development & Future Skills
Recognizing the rapid evolution of environmental and technological landscapes, Fensworth has prioritized sustainability education, clean-tech innovation, and future-focused skill development—including AI literacy and interdisciplinary training. These initiatives aim to equip young people with the competencies necessary to succeed in and contribute to a changing global environment.
“This new strategic plan reflects our commitment to creating measurable, long-term impact for future generations,” said Martin Fensworth, founder of the Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation. “Our mission is to ensure that education, innovation, and community resilience remain accessible to all, and we will work with global partners to expand these opportunities over the next five years.”
About Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation
The Martin Fensworth Charitable Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing public good through education, youth innovation support, and community development programs. Guided by the leadership and vision of founder Martin Fensworth, the Foundation focuses on expanding access to opportunity, strengthening community resilience, and fostering long-term, meaningful social impact.
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Sur Nutrition, a trusted plant-based supplements and nutrition brand, introduces an improved AltRed supplement that features 100mg of betalain extract from red beets per capsule, delivering enhanced performance benefits and an updated dosage at the same price.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a trusted maker of plant-based and nutrition essentials, launches its improved AltRed 100mg supplement, a high-performance oxygen delivery product designed to support better breathing, sustained energy, peak performance, and faster recovery. The refreshed formula contains 100mg of beetroot extract per capsule, aligning with the latest research and athlete feedback. AltRed is available starting November 2025 exclusively through sur.co and select retail partners.
The new 100mg dosage better reflects current research based on Sur’s extensive catalog of science for AltRed, including 10 clinical studies showing 100mg was the optimal dosage for performance and longer-lasting effects. This comes with updated usage guidance that allows taking it every three hours for extended activity. AltRed continues to be Informed Sport certified batch-by-batch, ensuring it meets high standards for banned substance testing. Additionally, Sur goes above and beyond with extra internal and third-party testing; every batch made undergoes third-party testing through Eurofins, a globally recognized lab for food and supplement safety. Despite refined quality and updated dosage, pricing remains unchanged.
“AltRed has always been about unleashing the full potential of betalains. With this update, we’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years, from athlete feedback to scientific research and built a product that delivers even more without raising the price. It’s a win for performance and a win for our customers,” said Mike Lockwood, Project Lead.
AltRed also boasts a cleaner label design, along with a new flip-top lid, which is easier and more practical versus the previous screw-top version. Moreover, its labels are easier to read and more in-line with other supplements. The product is still offered in 30- and 90-capsule options.
AltRed is still the original, high-performance betalain supplement everyone loves, designed to improve oxygen delivery (N-O) and support better endurance. The new and improved 100mg version reflects Sur Nutrition’s commitment to create proven, purposeful, plant-based products that promise stronger performances, bigger goals, and more finish-line moments ahead.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates plant-based supplements and nutrition essentials built for real life. From high-performance athletes to everyday movers, Sur products are designed to fuel both intense training and daily wellness with integrity. Every product reflects the company’s values: clean ingredients, sustainability, human-centered design, and taste that doesn’t compromise. For more information, visit sur.co.
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Sur Nutrition, a leading plant-powered performance and wellness brand, is hosting an interactive booth at the San Antonio Marathon Health and Fitness Expo, welcoming runners to learn about performance-focused nutrition philosophy and sample select products for free.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a plant-powered performance and wellness brand trusted by endurance athletes and everyday movers, announces its participation in the San Antonio Marathon Health and Fitness Expo on December 5th and 6th, 2025 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Sur Nutrition will be onsite at Booth #32, offering attendees the chance to engage with the team behind the brand. Attendees can meet the Sur team, who will be available throughout the event to answer questions, discuss the science and inspiration behind formulations, and offer personalized guidance for race day preparation and everyday routines. Sur team members are also running alongside the community, connecting with fellow runners who understand the challenges and drive behind race training.
“Our team is made up of real athletes and real people who genuinely care about helping others move, feel, and perform better,” said Luke Karban, Sur General Manager. “Being at the San Antonio Marathon is about showing up for the running community. It’s an opportunity to listen, to connect, and to share what we’re building with people who value health, intention, and movement as much as we do.”
The Health and Fitness Expo is free and open to the public, making it more accessible for runners, families, and local residents to stop by and explore new wellness solutions and get ready for the weekend’s events.
Sur’s presence at the San Antonio Marathon reflects its ongoing mission to create proven, purposeful, plant-based products that support people who move with purpose, live intentionally, and expect more from the nutrition they put into their bodies.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates clean, plant-based performance supplements and nutrition essentials built for real life. From endurance athletes to everyday movers, Sur products are formulated to support sustained energy, recovery, joint comfort, gut health, and overall vitality. Guided by principles of integrity, sustainability, and human-centered design, Sur empowers people to move and live better.
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Sur Nutrition, the science-first performance nutrition brand trusted by athletes nationwide, returns to The Running Event (TRE) 2025 as the official TRE Live Nutrition Sponsor, highlighting new science-driven products and activations designed for the running community.
Chicago, IL, United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Sur Nutrition, a leader in plant-based performance products, joins The Running Event (TRE) 2025 as the official TRE Live Nutrition Sponsor.
Sur showcases its refreshed AltRed capsules (Informed Sport Certified), a betalain performance supplement that offers improved oxygen utilization, recovery, circulation, and endurance, supported by more than 10 years of clinical research and trusted by competitive marathoners and triathlete.
Sur also features its Organic Meal Shake (TRE New Product Showcase 2024 winner), a meal shake for all, but loved by athletes and runners who want clean daily nourishment without compromising taste or ingredient integrity. Powered by NatureKnit, a clinically supported fiber blend made from upcycled apple, carrot, blueberry, cranberry, and spinach fibers, Sur Organic Meal Shake naturally delivers prebiotic, postbiotic, and microbiome-support benefits for digestive comfort and sustained energy.
“Our goal at Sur is to help athletes feel their best, perform at their best, and stay connected to the joy of movement,” said Sur General Manager Luke Karban. “The Running Event brings together the heart of the run-specialty community, and we’re proud to return with products that reflect our belief that clean, science-backed nutrition can make a meaningful difference in how runners train, race, and recover.”
Throughout the show, attendees can visit Booth #19085 to sample products, view live demonstrations, access retailer resources, and experience TRE-only activations. The Sur team is also present to answer questions and provide education on fueling, recovery, and nitric oxide support.
Sur goes live on the official TRE broadcast, streamed on FloTrack and hosted by The PR Project, on December 3rd at 10:45 AM to discuss the state of performance nutrition and the opportunity for run-specialty retailers to elevate their nutrition category with science-driven products that increase AOV, strengthen repeat purchase behavior, and meet runner demand for clean, trusted solutions.
Sur’s presence at TRE 2025 reflects its commitment to create clean, plant-powered products for people who move with purpose, train with intention, and expect more from what they put in their bodies.
About Sur Nutrition
Founded in 2017, Sur Nutrition creates plant-based performance supplements and nutrition essentials built for everyone, from endurance athletes to everyday movers. Sur products are designed to support sustained energy, recovery, joint comfort, and overall vitality through clean ingredients, science-driven formulation, and human-centered design. Every product reflects the company’s core values: integrity, sustainability, taste, and the belief that nutrition should help people live and move better. For more information, visit sur.co.
Explora Books has recently republished Wilma Cotten’s memoir Is the Swing High or Low? Living with Someone with Bipolar Disorder, bringing a powerful and deeply human account back into circulation for new readers. The timing aligns with Cotten’s recent participation in the Frankfurter Buchmesse, held October 15–19, 2025, where she spoke with readers, authors, and industry professionals about the book’s long journey—and the personal story at its center. The renewed attention feels fitting: this is a memoir that grows more resonant each year, especially as conversations around mental health continue to shift.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 3rd Dec 2025 – Cotten’s book does not read like a polished case study or a neatly packaged narrative. Instead, it moves with the rhythm of lived experience—messy, hopeful, exhausted, loving, and brutally honest. She recounts the life of her daughter, Alisa, whose bipolar disorder emerged early and forcefully, reshaping the entire family. In Cotten’s hands, Alisa becomes more than a diagnosis: she is a bright, restless child who raced through the world with a mix of fearlessness and fragility that no one yet understood. The early chapters linger on those memories, allowing readers to feel the slow, creeping realization that something deeper is unfolding.
When adolescence brings the formal diagnosis, Cotten’s writing sharpens. Her account of navigating psychiatrists, medications, and inconsistent support systems lays bare the emotional labor of caring for someone whose needs constantly change. Yet the memoir isn’t built on despair. It is built on effort—years of it—sometimes rewarded, often not, always exhausting.
The republished edition arrives at a moment when readers are more attuned to the realities Cotten describes. Her story moves from mental illness to self-medication, addiction, and repeated attempts at treatment, all written with the clarity of someone who refuses to sanitize the truth. Cotten’s perspective as a mother—one who overextended herself financially, emotionally, and spiritually—gives the book its gravity. Her guilt, her fierce love, and her persistent hope run like a current beneath every chapter.
The later sections, which detail the events surrounding Alisa’s murder and the ensuing legal trials, are written with restraint. Cotten avoids sensationalism; instead, she focuses on endurance, on the unimaginable task of living forward. Her appearance at the Frankfurter Buchmesse underscored this theme: she spoke not only about the tragedy, but about the healing that writing made possible.
With this republication, Explora Books extends Cotten’s mission—to humanize mental illness, to challenge stigma, and to offer connection to anyone facing a similar path. Is the Swing High or Low? is now available through major bookstores and online retailers for readers who want to engage with this moving, unflinching memoir.
About Explora Books
Explora Books is a Vancouver-based firm helping authors break through the noise of the self-publishing world. Our mission is pushing the boundaries of creativity in amplifying your story globally. Creativity reimagined. Using focused research and strategic marketing, we give writers clear paths to visibility and measurable growth. Our team simplifies each stage of self-publishing with practical guidance and reliable support. Committed to innovation and high standards, Explora Books works to give authors a real chance to be seen, heard, and published on their own terms.
Warehouse worker says HD Supply ignored safety alarms, denied light-duty work, and fired him after a forklift fire and back injury.
Atlanta, Georgia – In June 2024, what should have been an uneventful shift at HD Supply’s Forest Park, Georgia, distribution center became a defining moment in the life of Quinton Juwon Hall. A routine assignment turned perilous when the forklift Hall was operating began to malfunction — first smoking, then overheating, and ultimately exploding. The blast released a cloud of toxic fumes that, Hall asserts, left him with a permanent back injury and caused severe disorientation. He maintains that instead of receiving support, the aftermath set off a troubling pattern of humiliation and retaliation inside the workplace — claims that now anchor a $50 million federal civil-rights lawsuit.
The case, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, stems from a forklift battery incident and back injury in 2024, followed by what Hall describes as a cascade of unequal treatment, denied accommodations, and a retaliatory firing. He is representing himself pro se.
For months, he has fought, often alone and pro se, to hold one of America’s largest industrial supply chains accountable for what is alleged to be discriminatory, retaliatory, and unsafe workplace practices. Case —Hall v. HD Supply, Inc., Civil Action №1:25-cv-06567 (N.D. Ga.)
According to the complaint, the lawsuit is not just about one worker’s job loss, but about “safety and dignity behind warehouse walls” at a major national distributor.
The allegations are contained in Hall’s civil complaint. At this time, HD Supply has not presented its version of events in the court record, and the court has not ruled on the merits of Hall’s claims.
From Temp Worker to High Performer
Hall’s lawsuit traces his employment to around October 2023, when he began working at an HD Supply distribution center as a temporary worker on the warehouse “put-away” team. Around March 2024, he was converted to a regular full-time employee.
According to the complaint, Hall:
Consistently met or exceeded productivity and safety expectations
Worked frequently overtime when requested
Received internal recognition and positive feedback
Hall describes himself as one of the strongest forklift and put-away operators in his department, entrusted with high-priority tasks and considered reliable under pressure.
Forklift Battery Incident and Back Injury
The heart of the lawsuit is a June 27, 2024 incident involving a forklift and an allegedly overheating battery.
Hall alleges that while operating a forklift, he noticed excessive heat and smoke coming from the battery area. He claims the situation escalated to the point that he deployed two fire extinguishers inside the warehouse to control the incident. He contends that this episode left him with a serious back injury.
The complaint describes the event as both a personal turning point and a snapshot of broader safety issues. Photo and video exhibits, according to Hall, depict flames or smoke associated with battery and charging equipment, including an image of a warehouse charger allegedly reading around 158°F.
A few days later, on or about July 1, 2024, Hall says his supervisor acknowledged the incident in a one-on-one conversation and told him, “You did all you could do, I’m just glad you’re ok.” Hall points to this alleged statement as evidence that management knew both about the safety event and his injury.
Following the incident, Hall states that he reported ongoing symptoms and requested reasonable accommodations, including modified job duties that would be more compatible with his physical limitations.
The “Cage,” Light-Duty Work, and Alleged Unequal Treatment
A central pillar of Hall’s discrimination theory is what he describes as unequal access to light-duty assignments.
According to the complaint, HD Supply maintained an enclosed light-duty area on the warehouse floor, informally referred to by workers as “the cage.” Employees who had medical restrictions were sometimes assigned there to perform less physically demanding tasks.
Hall alleges that:
Other workers with physical restrictions received cage assignments and lighter duties.
He, despite reporting a back injury and seeking accommodation, was denied comparable light-duty work.
Instead, he was instructed to perform more strenuous tasks while still recovering.
Hall claims to have preserved publicly available social-media footage that, he says, shows workers inside the cage performing lighter tasks while he, despite his injury, was assigned heavier work elsewhere. He argues that this discrepancy in treatment — particularly in the context of race — supports an inference of discrimination and pretext under federal civil-rights laws.
Rising Tension and a Firing in the Aftermath
The complaint alleges that the relationship between Hall and management deteriorated in July 2024.
On or about July 23, 2024, Hall describes a “hostile confrontation” with a supervisor in another department at the distribution center. Around that time, he claims he raised concerns about unfair treatment and safety issues.
The next day, according to Hall, the same supervisor allegedly made comments about him to others after learning he had filed a written complaint about her conduct. Hall cites a notarized witness affidavit that, he says, recounts statements suggesting retaliation — including threats that he would “get what’s coming.”
Two days later, on July 25, 2024, Hall was terminated.
The complaint recounts a phone call in which a company representative allegedly told Hall that he was being fired for an “outburst” with the supervisor on July 23. When Hall asked what he had supposedly said or done, the representative allegedly responded that she did not know because she “wasn’t back there when it happened.”
Hall argues that this admission shows that no proper factual investigation was conducted before his termination, which he characterizes as strong evidence that the stated reason for firing him was a pretext for unlawful discrimination and retaliation.
Safety Concerns After Hall’s Departure
Hall’s employment with HD Supply ended in July 2024, but his complaint contends that similar equipment and battery concerns persisted at the same facility even after he was gone.
On October 23, 2025, more than a year after his termination, a former co-worker allegedly recorded visible smoke coming from a forklift battery compartment he was operating inside the same distribution center. An internal incident report dated October 28, 2025 describing that event is attached as one of Hall’s exhibits.
Hall points to this later incident as corroborating what he says he tried to flag while employed — ongoing equipment, battery, and charging hazards that posed risks to workers on the warehouse floor.
Medical and Psychological Impact
The lawsuit devotes substantial space to describing Hall’s physical and psychological injuries, which he traces back to the June 2024 incident and its aftermath.
According to the complaint:
Hall was evaluated by a licensed psychologist, who diagnosed him with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (severe), Major Depressive Disorder, and severe anxiety, with associated functional limitations.
Hall also cites an evaluation by an orthopedic specialist, which he says documented a lumbar injury and resulted in a permanent partial disability assessment. The work-status note allegedly placed restrictions on the type of physical activity he should perform on the job going forward.
Taken together, Hall claims that these medical opinions show he has sustained a permanent injury that affects his ability to work in physically demanding warehouse roles and has diminished his long-term earning capacity.
Out of Work and Alleged Economic Losses
Since his termination on July 25, 2024, Hall alleges that he has remained unemployed despite what he describes as extensive efforts to find new work.
The complaint states that Hall has:
Submitted more than 300 job applications
Reached out to employers and recruiters
Attended interviews and followed up with prospective employers
Maintained a detailed mitigation log tracking his job-search efforts
Hall argues that this record demonstrates he has done what the law requires to mitigate his damages, and that his continuing unemployment stems from his injury, the mental-health impact of the events, and the stigma he says is associated with how his employment ended — not from any unwillingness to work.
He estimates his combined economic and non-economic losses — including back pay, front pay, lost benefits, medical expenses, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life — at not less than $50 million, and notes that the amount could increase as more information emerges in discovery.
The Legal Claims: Civil Rights, Disability, and State Law
Hall’s lawsuit is built on a multi-layered legal framework that combines federal civil-rights laws with state-law tort theories.
Among the claims asserted:
Race discrimination in violation of federal civil-rights statutes, based on alleged disparate treatment and termination
Hostile work environment, alleging severe or pervasive conduct tied to race and disability
Retaliation, claiming that HD Supply punished him for complaining about discrimination and safety issues
Disability discrimination and failure to accommodate, alleging that the company did not reasonably adjust his duties after his back injury
Retaliation and interference under federal disability law
A claim under a federal statute that allows uncapped compensatory and punitive damages in certain race-discrimination cases
Defamation under Georgia law, based on alleged statements that he was “faking” his injury
A state-law wrongful termination / retaliatory discharge theory, pled in the alternative
He demands a jury trial on all claims that can be decided by a jury and explicitly seeks compensatory, punitive, and, where applicable, liquidated damages.
An Unusually Document-Heavy Pro Se Case
Many pro se employment lawsuits are filed with minimal documentation attached. Hall’s complaint is an exception.
According to the filing, his case is supported by an extensive exhibit set that includes:
His administrative charge and Right-to-Sue notice from a federal civil-rights agency
Internal performance awards and positive evaluations
17 notarized witness affidavits , safety complaints and incident reports related to forklift batteries and charging equipment
Photo and video evidence of smoke and alleged overheating equipment
Medical records, psychological evaluations, and disability notices
A detailed job-search mitigation log
Comparator evidence, including images and footage that Hall claims show other employees receiving lighter “cage” assignments while he continued heavier work; and
Internal incident reports describing the forklift battery event;
Hall argues that this record will show not only that the company’s justifications for its actions are unfounded, but that its conduct was carried out with malice or reckless indifference to his rights — language that mirrors the legal standard for punitive damages in many federal discrimination cases.
Inside HD Supply: Company Overview and Online Footprint
Founded in 1974,HD Supply has grown into one of the nation’s largest industrial distributors, serving construction, maintenance, and institutional customers across the United States.
The HD Supply company overview highlights business segments that include:
– HD Supply HVAC products and systems
– HD Supply flooring materials and installation supplies
– HD Supply appliances for multifamily, hospitality, and commercial properties
– HD Supply facility maintenance, inventory, and repair solutions
Through its e-commerce platform—often referred to as HD Supply online shopping—the company serves contractors, government agencies, property managers, and maintenance professionals nationwide. HD Supply also offers HD Supply net 30 accounts, a trade-credit option that allows qualified customers to purchase materials on account with 30-day invoicing. These net-30 terms are widely used in construction and property-management sectors as a short-term financing tool.
The company operates numerous HD Supply locations across the country and employs thousands of workers. Its HD Supply careers portal advertises roles in logistics, warehouse operations, supply-chain management, sales, and corporate functions.
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Gene Fackler’s The Green Apple Tree drew thoughtful attention during his recent participation at the 2025 Frankfurter Buchmesse, where the novel’s layered themes and atmospheric storytelling resonated with an international mix of readers, editors, and creatives. The fair provided a fitting backdrop for a work that invites reflection rather than spectacle—an environment where conversations naturally shifted toward books that explore memory, place, and the subtle fractures that shape a life.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 3rd Dec 2025 – Fackler’s book is less a linear story and more a layered excavation of memory. Its power lies in the way it captures the texture of growing up in a place where history—personal, familial, and communal—presses in from all sides. The town of Fuller, Texas isn’t merely a backdrop but a living archive, shaped by frontier stories, shifting neighborhoods, and the Nebraska River cutting its slow groove through the land. Characters move through it like people walking through their own past, brushing up against memories they haven’t fully welcomed or understood.
What makes The Green Apple Tree compelling is not just its dual timeline, but how those timelines speak to each other. The adult perspective of 1986 and the adolescent immediacy of 1963 aren’t treated as before-and-after snapshots—they echo, contradict, and blur together, revealing how memory is less a record than an unsettled landscape. The book’s structure turns recollection into a form of suspense, not about who did what, but about what the mind chooses to preserve, distort, or bury.
Then there’s the trio at the heart of the book—Thomas, Pete, and Bennett—whose friendship is portrayed with a candor that avoids nostalgia. Their impulsiveness, cruelty, tenderness, and absurdity unfold not as dramatic set pieces but as fragments of a youth that feels honest in its chaos. Surrounding them are figures who deepen the book’s texture: The General with his antique guns and rambling frontier stories, the Colonel whose rigid discipline shapes Thomas’s rebellions, and a town whose past is always one story away from resurfacing.
These qualities—its sense of place, its fascination with moral gray zones, its exploration of memory’s unreliable weight—continue to spark interest in how the novel might live beyond the page, a theme that surfaced naturally in discussions throughout the Buchmesse.
As The Green Apple Tree reaches new readers introduced to it through the fair, its distinct blend of atmosphere and introspection positions it for an expanding readership. The novel is available through major booksellers.
About Explora Books
Explora Books is a Vancouver-based firm helping authors break through the noise of the self-publishing world. Our mission is pushing the boundaries of creativity in amplifying your story globally. Creativity reimagined. Using focused research and strategic marketing, we give writers clear paths to visibility and measurable growth. Our team simplifies each stage of self-publishing with practical guidance and reliable support. Committed to innovation and high standards, Explora Books works to give authors a real chance to be seen, heard, and published on their own terms.
Tampa’s leading certified arborist company marks 25 years of tree care services across more than 60 Florida cities.
United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – Panorama Tree Care, a leading provider of certified arborist services in Florida, will celebrate 25 years in business in 2025. Founded in 2000, the company has grown into one of the most trusted names in tree care across the Tampa Bay region.
With offices across Tampa, Brandon, St. Petersburg, Ruskin, and Bradenton, Panorama Tree Care serves residential, commercial, and municipal clients throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota counties. Its certified team offers services including tree removal, pruning, root diagnostics, storm damage response, and landscape health management.
The company is led by ISA-Certified Arborist Tony Padgett and is backed by a team trained in ANSI A300 standards and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ). Panorama Tree Care is fully licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
“This milestone reflects two and a half decades of trusted service to Florida’s communities, properties, and ecosystems,” said a company spokesperson. “We’re proud to have helped protect and preserve Tampa Bay’s tree canopy through every season and storm.”
Panorama has played an integral role in Florida’s storm recovery efforts, offering 24/7 emergency tree services and proactive risk assessments ahead of hurricane seasons. The company also provides ongoing education to clients about sustainable tree management practices tailored to Florida’s native ecosystems.
In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Panorama Tree Care will launch several community initiatives in 2025, including free tree health consultations and public education campaigns on storm preparation and environmental sustainability.
As Tampa Bay continues to expand, Panorama Tree Care remains committed to maintaining a strong presence in local communities while advancing professional standards in arboriculture.
Panorama Tree Care proudly operates offices in the following locations:
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United States, 3rd Dec 2025 – In a world where misconceptions about the criminal justice system run widespread, author Brian Sandholm is here to set the record straight. With his captivating new book, “This Ain’t No Country Club,” Brian takes readers on an eye-opening journey through the often-misunderstood reality of Federal Prisons, drawing from his own 15 years of firsthand experience.
This read is a groundbreaking exploration that challenges the common myths and stereotypes surrounding life behind bars. Each chapter begins with a humorous narrative that mirrors the prevalent misconceptions, followed by a deep dive into the actual workings of the federal prison system. The author’s candid storytelling and insider perspective provide a rare glimpse into the truth, shattering preconceived notions and offering readers a fresh and enlightening perspective on a complex and often misunderstood subject.
The author of this book, Brian Sandholm, is a former federal inmate who has dedicated the last 15 years of his life to shedding light on the realities of the prison system. With a unique blend of humor and raw authenticity, he draws from his personal experiences to challenge the status quo and empower readers to see beyond the stereotypes. His mission is to educate and inform, helping to bridge the gap between the public’s perception and the actual experiences of those who have been incarcerated.
The book “This Ain’t No Country Club” is a comprehensive guide that not only serves as a memoir but also as a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of the federal prison system. This engaging narrative is complemented by an extensive glossary, which helps demystify the complex terminology associated with imprisonment, making the book accessible to a wide range of readers.
Throughout the book, the author dismantles the common misconceptions that often surround federal prisons. From the daily routines and unexpected challenges to the realities of the system’s inner workings, he offers a rare and insightful perspective that challenges readers to rethink their preconceptions.
One of the standout features of “This Ain’t No Country Club” is its comprehensive nature. Brian not only shares his personal stories but also provides a wealth of information and resources to help readers navigate the difficulties of the federal prison system. The inclusion of the extensive glossary is particularly noteworthy, as it equips readers with the necessary knowledge to fully comprehend the terminology and concepts associated with incarceration.
Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone curious about the inner workings of the federal prison system or seeking a fresh perspective on crime and punishment. Through his engaging storytelling and firsthand experience, Brian Sandholm challenges readers to look beyond the stereotypes and gain a deeper understanding of the realities faced by those behind bars.
Whether you’re a student of the criminal justice system, a policymaker, or simply someone interested in learning more about this often-misunderstood world, this book promises to captivate, inform, and leave you with a newfound appreciation for the complexities of the penal system.
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