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Jan started as an intern with Neotrope® Dec. 2010, became "Content Manager" for New York Netwire, in 2015, and has worked for both the Send2Press® Newswire service, as well as MuseWire.com. She edits daily news stories for the site from state and local NY government and non-profit agencies and is based in “New England,” USA.

New Children's Book Visualizes How People View the World

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Connie Tamaddon, author of 'Surprising Silhouettes' (ISBN: 978-0977801831) today announced release of 'Surprising Silhouettes 2' for Apple iPad. Tamaddon, a respected photographer, has a repeat performance with her unique use of light properties and shadows to create a clever read-out-loud guessing game that illustrates that not everything is as it first seems.

Theodore Myles' Christmas Angel Network Delivers Door-to-Door Trees, Fundraising Opportunity and Charity for the Holiday Season

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- With the establishment of the Christmas Angel Network (CAN), entrepreneur Theodore Myles has not only effectively tackled the six-foot Fraser Fir transportation issue, but he has also created a method to provide holiday fundraising for charities and organizations in the process.

Mountain Home Care's 'Caregiver Leadership Award' Honors Everyday Heroes, Dual Roles

ARDEN, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- In celebration of Mountain Home Care's 10th anniversary observance of November's National Family Caregiver Awareness Month, Lana Wilde found it difficult, if not impossible, to choose only one dual role caregiver to receive the company's 'Caregiver Leadership Award.' That's why, in an informal, family-style reception themed 'Caregivers are Everyday Heroes,' the company's owner and founder awarded each caregiver.

Avail Angara's Black Friday Final Offer before it ends

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Angara Inc. (Angara.com) brings its Black Friday Final Offer to ensure that customers get the best of season's deal. With a discount of 15 percent on all orders, customers can also get a pair of garnet studs and a garnet pendant worth $299 absolutely free.

'Marketing Phobia' Leading Cause of Small Business Bankruptcy

IRVINE, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The fear of self-promotion is a taboo subject in our small business community - no one will discuss it - however, it is the hidden cause behind business failure statistics, says marketing expert Luke Avedon. 'It's incredible how devastating 'marketing phobia' can be,' says Avedon, a respected authority on small business marketing in Irvine, Calif.

Four Seasons Chaplain and Grief Counselor Michael Lee Shares 10 Ways to Cope with Loss During the Holidays

HIGHLANDS, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- Individuals of any age who have recently lost a loved one may find Thursday's ritual of Thanksgiving and the onslaught of the holiday season to be constant reminders of their loss. 'In order to cope, it's important to meet grief where it is,' says expert Michael Lee, a chaplain and grief counselor with the western North Carolina offices of Four Seasons Compassion for Life.

Atlanta-Based Valiant Horizon Announces Dutch DJ-Producer Rodger Forrest as the Latest Artist to Join Its Label Roster

ATLANTA, Ga. /New York Netwire/ -- Atlanta-based record label Valiant Horizon today announced that Rodger Forrest is the latest musician to join its artist roster. With a number of EDM recordings and European DJ performances already under his belt, Rodger is positioned to take the dance music world by storm. Influenced by many genres, he comfortably produces music in a number of spaces including electro, trance, deep house and progressive.

Whiteflash Becomes Tacori Platinum Partner

HOUSTON, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Houston-based Whiteflash Inc., an internationally acclaimed retailer of ideal diamonds and fine bridal jewelry, today announced that they have become Platinum level distributors for industry-leading jewelry designer Tacori.

US Cable System Operators Offset Video Losses with Growth in Business Services, says Insight Research Corp.

DURANGO, Colo. /New York Netwire/ -- According to a new market research study from The Insight Research Corporation, U.S. Cable MSOs are on track this year to reach $8.8 billion in annual revenues providing telecommunications services to small and medium-size businesses, despite competition from entrenched telco providers, who have owned this segment for the past thirty years.

Right at Home Dayton honors caregivers during National Caregivers Appreciation Month

DAYTON, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- November is National Caregivers Appreciation Month; and Right at Home Dayton In-Home Care and Assistance is making sure their experienced and well-trained caregivers are recognized for their dedication and compassion. National Caregiver Appreciation Month 2013 aims to acknowledge those who dedicate their time to caring for others.

Angara's Early Cyber Monday Deal to Kick Start the Holiday Season

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The international online jewelry store, Angara.com decides to kick start their 'Early Cyber Monday' deal from today and will have daily deals up until Cyber Monday December 2, 2103. The store is offering incredible online savings that include a huge discount up to 15 percent on the entire range of jewelry at the store.

Photographer Andrew Prokos honored with five Epson International Pano Awards for panoramic fine art photography of New York City

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- The Epson International Pano Awards were announced this week including the winners of the 2013 panoramic photography competition. Winners include photographer Andrew Prokos who was honored by jurors with five awards for his panoramic fine art photography of New York City, Toronto, and Bryce Canyon, Utah.

Retail Expert Doug Fleener's Tips for Being Nice to Retail Employees This Holiday Season

BOSTON, Mass. /New York Netwire/ -- Although much of the focus around holiday shopping is on door busting deals and 'Black Friday' madness, retail and customer experience expert Doug Fleener, president and managing partner of retail consultancy Dynamic Experiences Group LLC in Boston, says it's important for shoppers to remember the retail employees who make it all happen.

Black Friday 2013 Mac iOS Deals: EaseUS Offers 50 percent Discount and Free WinxDVD Video Converter

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- To thank its loyal customers, EaseUS Software, the world's leading data recovery solution provider, is holding a 2 week 50-percent-off discount for its MobiSaver solution; and also offers free WinxDVD Video Converter, to celebrate Thanksgiving 2013.

SiliconIndia Selects TeamF1 as One of Top Ten Enterprise Security Companies for 2013

FREMONT, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Silicon Valley-based TeamF1, Inc., the leader in embedded networking and security software solutions for wired and wireless applications, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Enterprise Security Companies founded and managed by Indian technology professionals for 2013, marking the company's third year placing in the top ten.

RoweBots Research annouunces Embedded Security for M2M Communications

WATERLOO, Canada /New York Netwire/ -- Canada-based RoweBots Research Inc., a leading supplier in development of solutions for the Internet of Everything (IoE) or machine to machine (M2M) communications, today announced that it has created a full security suite for its Posix-compliant Unison RTOS. Given the need to protect all vital assets and infrastructure, layered security is essential; however, it requires 10 components to be completely secure.

Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Announces Additions

TIPP CITY, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- The Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village Tour Committee is pleased to announce additions to their upcoming historic home tour during the first weekend of December. After several years of successful home tours in Tipp City, this year's committee has some exciting additions to offer for the 2013 holiday season.

Father Junipero Serra, California Icon, Celebrates 300th Birthday on Sunday: Role in the Story of the Real Treasure Island Remembered

KITTY HAWK, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- New Maritima Press says that John Amrhein, Jr., their author from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, made a surprising discovery while researching his award winning book, 'Treasure Island: The Untold Story' (ISBN: 9780983084303). Father Junipero Serra played a pivotal role in this dramatic true story he has documented with a team of international researchers.

Courageous Typhoon Heroes Win Adelina Awards

TACLOBAN, Philippines, Nov. 20, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Several individuals and groups who exemplified great valor in the face of unimaginable tragedy during Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) have been honored by receiving the Adelina Award, the most prestigious prize in the Philippines awarded for humanitarian relief efforts, according to Lydia Ramos and Sarah Mendel of the World Mind Network and Friends Beyond Borders, who chair the Awards Committee.

The Bob Moog Foundation Announces Raffle for Iconic Minimoog Model D Signed by Gary Numan

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /New York Netwire/ -- The Bob Moog Foundation is proud to announce a raffle for a vintage Minimoog synthesizer, signed by English electronic pop music icon Gary Numan. The raffle runs from November 20, 2013 through December 31, 2013. This raffle is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity; a chance to own the most sought-after vintage synthesizer of all time.

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