Press Release
At 100 Veteran Pilot Charles Cone’s A Burning Desire to Fly Continues Its Global Literary Journey
A memoir shaped by a life that stretched from the Great Depression to the modern age of aviation has continued its own journey across major international literary stages during the year of its author’s centenary. A Burning Desire to Fly by Charles Cone, exhibited at Frankfurter Buchmesse in 2025 and featured at the London Book Fair earlier this year, is currently on display at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair (June 17–21) at the China National Convention Center in Beijing. For Cone, who turned 100 in January 2026, the progression from Frankfurt to London to Beijing reflects the same persistence that defines the memoir itself.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 28th Jul 2026 – The title comes from a Navy psychologist’s 1943 description of Cone’s motivation: a “burning desire to fly.” Born in rural Covington, New York, and raised during the Great Depression, Cone discovered aviation through radio broadcasts, popular culture, and distant air races. Even when financial barriers and military evaluations threatened that ambition, he remained determined.

Cone eventually earned his wings as a Navy aviation cadet during World War II and went on to serve through Korea, the Cold War, and Vietnam. In the memoir, he recounts carrier operations, patrol missions, and military assignments that placed him at defining moments of twentieth-century aviation history.
Yet A Burning Desire to Fly reaches beyond military service. Cone reflects on life overseas, the changing world around him, and the quieter realities of family life shaped by decades of military commitment. His wife, Jo, and their children remain a constant presence throughout the memoir, grounding its historical scope in personal experience.
Now introduced to readers through appearances in Frankfurt, London, and Beijing, the memoir extends Cone’s story beyond aviation history into a broader international literary conversation—one centered on endurance, service, and a life lived across a century of change.
One detail near the memoir’s conclusion captures that spirit best: Cone recently completed an FAA flight review under an instructor who had been certified for less than a year. Cone himself has been flying for more than eighty years.
That contrast reflects the memoir’s enduring idea—that a genuine calling does not diminish with time. A Burning Desire to Fly records not simply a life in aviation, but a lifetime shaped by answering the same calling.
A Burning Desire to Fly is currently on display at the 2026 Beijing International Book Fair at the Explora Books booth (5A.B14). Readers unable to attend the event can purchase the book through Amazon and other major digital bookstores.
About Explora Books
Explora Books is a book marketing firm located in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The company specializes in self-publishing and marketing, taking pride in its exhaustive research and creative strategies that provide wider avenues for aspiring authors to gain recognition for their works. Explora Books aims to guide authors through the complexities of self-publishing, offering convenient solutions to navigate this process. The firm fosters and redefines creativity and innovation, setting new industry standards. Explora Books is dedicated to empowering authors globally.
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Press Release
3HVACQuotes Launches AI-Powered HVAC Price Comparison Service in Fresno
People want to compare prices online the way they do on Amazon. So we created a new platform that pre-screens Fresno air conditioning and HVAC companies using AI — reviewing reputation across Google, Yelp, BBB, and social media — then delivers three competitive quotes homeowners can compare side by side.
United States, 28th Jul 2026 – 3HVACQuotes today announced the launch of its AI-powered HVAC matching service for homeowners in Fresno, California. The platform is designed to solve one of the most frustrating parts of any heating or cooling project: the time-consuming, labor-intensive process of scheduling multiple contractors to visit your home just to get a price on an air conditioner or HVAC system.
Instead of blocking off an afternoon for each company, waiting through no-shows, and sitting through repeated sales pitches, Fresno homeowners can now use 3HVACQuotes to receive up to three competitive quotes from pre-screened local HVAC companies — all from a single request that takes about a minute to complete.
Solving a Real Problem for Fresno Homeowners
Getting an accurate price on HVAC work has traditionally meant inviting several contractors into your home, one at a time, each on their own schedule. For a busy Fresno household, that can mean days of coordination, multiple appointments, and pressure-filled in-person estimates — often before a homeowner even knows whether a company is reputable or fairly priced.
“Homeowners shouldn’t have to take time off work three separate times just to find out what a new air conditioner should cost,” said a spokesperson for 3HVACQuotes. “We built this to do the heavy lifting for them. You tell us what you need once, and we bring three vetted, competitive quotes to you. No chasing contractors, no wondering whether the company at your door is trustworthy.”
The service is completely free for homeowners, with no obligation to hire any of the companies matched.
How the AI Pre-Screening Works
What sets 3HVACQuotes apart is the technology behind the matching. Rather than simply forwarding a homeowner’s information to whichever contractor pays the most, the platform uses AI to evaluate HVAC and air conditioning companies before they are ever presented to a homeowner.
The AI reviews a company’s reputation across a wide range of sources, including:
- Google reviews and Google Business Profiles
- Yelp ratings and customer feedback
- Better Business Bureau (BBB) records and ratings
- Social media presence, including Facebook and X
- Neighborhood and community discussions across the web
Beyond reviews, the system also weighs practical, real-world factors that matter to homeowners making a significant investment: years in business, overall reputation, proper licensing, and active insurance coverage. By combining reputation data with these credentials, 3HVACQuotes aims to surface the most reputable, best-reviewed, and competitively priced HVAC companies serving the Fresno area.
The result is a shortlist a homeowner can trust — companies that have already cleared a meaningful vetting process before they ever pick up the phone.
Built for Fresno’s Climate and Homes
Few places in California put an HVAC system to the test like Fresno. Central Valley summers are long, dry, and brutally hot, with stretches of triple-digit days that force air conditioners to run hard for months at a time. A system that’s undersized, poorly installed, or nearing the end of its life often fails at the worst possible moment — in the middle of a July heat wave — and equipment that runs that hard for that long simply wears out faster.
Fresno’s demands don’t stop when summer ends. Unlike coastal markets, the Valley sees genuinely cold winter nights, so a dependable furnace and true year-round heating performance matter just as much as cooling. Add in Valley dust and seasonal air-quality concerns, and proper equipment sizing, ductwork, and filtration become real factors in comfort and cost. Choosing a contractor who understands how to size and install systems for these conditions can be the difference between a system that lasts and one that struggles. 3HVACQuotes’s local focus is designed to connect Fresno residents with pros who know the Central Valley and the equipment that holds up here.
Compare 3 Quotes, Choose With Confidence
Once a homeowner submits a request, the process is straightforward:
1. Tell us what you need. Answer a few quick questions about the project — whether it’s an AC repair, a full system replacement, or a new installation. It takes under a minute.
2. Get matched with three pros. 3HVACQuotes connects the homeowner with up to three top-rated, licensed, and insured HVAC contractors who serve the Fresno area and have passed the platform’s AI-driven pre-screening.
3. Compare and save. The homeowner reviews three competitive quotes side by side and chooses the best value. There is no obligation to hire anyone.
Because contractors know they are competing against two other quotes, they tend to sharpen their pricing — and that competition is what drives real savings for the homeowner. Comparing multiple bids can help homeowners avoid overpaying and make a more informed decision on one of the larger home expenses they’ll face.
Why It Matters
For years, the balance of information in home services has tilted toward contractors. A homeowner facing a broken air conditioner in the middle of a Fresno summer is often stressed, short on time, and unsure whether the price they’re quoted is fair. That urgency can lead to rushed decisions and overpaying.
3HVACQuotes is designed to shift that balance back toward the homeowner. By pre-vetting companies with AI, gathering three competitive quotes, and removing the need for multiple in-home visits, the platform gives Fresno residents the information and leverage they need to make a confident choice — on their own terms and their own timeline.
“Our goal is simple,” the spokesperson added. “We want every Fresno homeowner to feel like they got the right company at the right price, without the stress and without the wasted time. When you take the guesswork and the hassle out of the process, homeowners win.”
Availability
The 3HVACQuotes service is now live for Fresno, California homeowners, serving the greater Fresno area from 2055 E Shields Ave Suite 101, Fresno, CA 93726. Requesting quotes is free, carries no obligation, and takes about 60 seconds. Homeowners can get started at:
https://3hvacquotes.com/fresno/
About 3HVACQuotes
3HVACQuotes is an online service that matches homeowners with top-rated, licensed, and insured HVAC and air conditioning contractors. Using AI technology to evaluate company reputation, reviews, licensing, insurance, and years in business across Google, Yelp, BBB, social media, and the wider web, 3HVACQuotes delivers up to three competitive quotes so homeowners can compare prices and choose with confidence — all without the labor-intensive process of scheduling multiple in-home estimates. The service is 100% free for homeowners with no obligation to hire.
For more information, visit https://3hvacquotes.com/fresno/.
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Press Release
Stellar Global Completes Independent 4-Pillar SMETA Audit, Reinforcing Responsible Manufacturing Standards
Stellar Global has successfully completed the independent 4-Pillar SMETA Audit, marking another milestone in its commitment to ethical manufacturing and globally benchmarked business practices. Covering Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics, the audit reflects the company’s disciplined operational systems and well-governed manufacturing processes. For retailers, distributors and procurement teams, it provides additional confidence in partnering with a manufacturer that combines manufacturing scale with globally benchmarked operational standards.
Foshan, Guangdong, China, 28th Jul 2026 – As responsible sourcing continues to shape global procurement decisions, Stellar Global has received its SMETA audit, further demonstrating the robustness of its manufacturing governance across workplace responsibility, environmental management and operational systems. The achievement further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted manufacturing partner for retailers, distributors and institutional buyers worldwide.

Today’s procurement decisions extend beyond product quality to evaluating how products are manufactured. Businesses increasingly seek manufacturing partners that demonstrate structured management systems, workplace practices and audit readiness alongside product quality. The successful completion of the independent 4-Pillar SMETA audit provides an additional layer of third-party verification, validating the operational framework that supports Stellar Global’s global manufacturing network.
The 4-Pillar SMETA Audit is one of the world’s most widely recognised ethical audit frameworks, independently assessing manufacturing operations across Labour Standards, Health & Safety, Environment and Business Ethics. By evaluating operational systems and workplace practices through these four pillars, the audit provides procurement teams and supply chain partners an independently verified benchmark when evaluating manufacturing partners.
For retailers, wholesalers, project owners, procurement teams and distribution partners, working with a manufacturer that has successfully completed the independent 4-Pillar SMETA Audit demonstrates that manufacturing operations have been independently assessed against globally accepted ethical audit standards, supported by structured governance and disciplined processes. This enables organisations to strengthen responsible sourcing strategies while partnering with a manufacturer built to support global supply chain expectations.
Beyond manufacturing quality, Stellar Global continues to prioritise responsible operational practices across its facilities by maintaining structured management systems that support employee welfare, workplace safety, environmental responsibility and ethical business conduct. The achievement further reflects the company’s approach to building long-term relationships based on trust, consistency and operational transparency.
As global businesses place greater emphasis on responsible sourcing and sustainable procurement, audits such as SMETA continue to play an important role in supplier evaluation. Stellar Global views this as another milestone in strengthening its manufacturing practices while meeting the evolving expectations of international customers and business partners.
“Supplying customers across more than 105 countries demands far more than manufacturing capacity; it requires disciplined systems, operational accountability and consistent execution at every stage. Completing the independent 4-Pillar SMETA Audit reinforces the standards that have long guided our manufacturing operations and reflects our commitment to delivering at global scale with responsible and transparent practices,” said Mr. Arihant Nahar, CEO, Stellar Global.
The independent 4-Pillar SMETA Audit represents another milestone in Stellar Global’s ongoing focus on strengthening manufacturing systems, supporting long-term business relationships and adapting to the evolving expectations of global procurement.
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ALL FAMILY PHARMACY EXPANDS SERVICES TO CALIFORNIA FOLLOWING LICENSING APPROVAL
Expansion Marks Another Milestone in Company’s Mission to Increase Access to Convenient Telehealth and Prescription Services
United States, 28th Jul 2026 — All Family Pharmacy today announced the expansion of its services into California following the successful completion of the licensing requirements necessary to serve patients in the state. The expansion represents another significant milestone in the company’s continued growth and its commitment to improving access to convenient, patient-centered healthcare across the United States.

California is home to nearly 40 million residents and represents one of the nation’s largest healthcare markets. By expanding into the state, All Family Pharmacy is extending its telehealth and prescription fulfillment services to millions of additional Americans seeking convenient access to licensed healthcare providers and prescription medications.
“Our goal has always been to remove unnecessary barriers that make healthcare more difficult than it needs to be,” said a spokesperson for All Family Pharmacy. “Expanding into California allows us to serve more patients with the same commitment to accessibility, convenience, and personalized customer service that has fueled our growth across the country.”
The company’s platform enables eligible patients to connect with licensed medical providers through a secure online process. When appropriate, providers can evaluate a patient’s medical needs, prescribe treatment, and prescriptions can be fulfilled and shipped directly to the patient’s home, reducing the need for unnecessary office visits and helping simplify the healthcare experience.
Beyond telehealth services, All Family Pharmacy has built its reputation on responsive customer support, giving patients access to live U.S.-based representatives and licensed pharmacists who are available to answer questions and provide medication information throughout the treatment process.
The California expansion reflects the company’s continued investment in regulatory compliance, healthcare technology, and operational infrastructure designed to support long-term nationwide growth while maintaining high standards of patient care and service.
As more Americans seek flexible healthcare solutions that fit their schedules and lifestyles, telehealth continues to play an increasingly important role in expanding access to care. All Family Pharmacy believes its expansion into California positions the company to better serve patients while continuing to deliver the convenience, transparency, and customer-focused experience that has become central to its mission.
The company expects the expansion to strengthen its national presence while creating new opportunities to serve patients in one of the country’s most diverse and dynamic healthcare markets.
About All Family Pharmacy
All Family Pharmacy is a telehealth and prescription fulfillment platform dedicated to providing convenient access to licensed healthcare providers and prescription medications. Through secure online services, responsive U.S.-based customer support, and a patient-first approach, the company helps individuals and families access healthcare efficiently, privately, and with confidence. As its nationwide footprint continues to grow, All Family Pharmacy remains committed to making healthcare more accessible while delivering the personalized service patients deserve.
Visit allfamilypharmacy.com for more.
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