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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.

Center for Student Opportunity Announces I'm First Scholarship for First-Generation College Students

BETHESDA, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- The Center for Student Opportunity (CSO), a national 501(c)3 non-profit, is now accepting applications for the I'm First Scholarship, a $2,000 four-year renewable scholarship for matriculating first-generation college students.

Grid supply solar developers in NJ announce formation of the New Jersey Solar Grid Supply Association

MILLSTONE TOWNSHIP, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- Following an organizational meeting on March 26, the leading grid supply solar developers in New Jersey announced the formation of the New Jersey Solar Grid Supply Association (NJSGSA) at the Millstone Twp offices of James Spano, a veteran solar developer at Spano Partners.

Vivesan and Vivebloom Products Expand in Local Markets

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 29, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Adherents of the 'shop local' movement are becoming more discriminating. Cleveland's consumers are no exception, and they are driving demand for their local retailers to carry Vivesan(TM) and Vivebloom(TM) cleaning products. Waterstone Ventures LLP, the makers of the 100 percent carcinogen-free products, announced today that their cleaners will be sold in over 20 local grocery stores.

World Savvy Gala 2013 coming to the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco to Celebrate Global Learning Initiatives

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Tickets are now available for the World Savvy Gala 2013 on April 11 at the Dogpatch WineWorks in San Francisco. With the mission to educate and engage youth in community and world affairs, World Savvy is a nonprofit organization serving youth and educators nationally from offices in San Francisco, New York, and Minneapolis-St. Paul.

GROW Elect welcomes Josh Valdez, DBA to Board, will help to Ensure California Latino Republican Voices Are Heard

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Josh Valdez, DBA, the former Regional Director for the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), has accepted an appointment to the Board of GROW Elect, Latino Consultants announced today. GROW Elect is a political organization founded in 2011 for the purpose of electing Latino Republicans to local office in California.

ProSource Announces Acquisition of IT Services Company, Infitech

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 28, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ProSource, the tri-state leader in office technology and business solutions, today announced the acquisition of Infitech, a managed network services provider for small and medium sized businesses. The acquisition of Infitech expands ProSource's office technology solutions to include a full-range of IT offerings.

Victory Packaging Feeds 33 Regions: Nation's Largest Packaging Distributor Opens Its Doors for Massive Food Drive

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Move For Hunger announces that from April 1-15, 2013, Victory Packaging is holding its First Annual Victory Cup Nationwide Food Drive. As the largest packaging material distributor in North America, Victory has offices in 24 states across the country. For two weeks, these offices will compete to see which can donate the largest amount of non-perishable food items to its local food bank.

Sandra Piller, chart-topping country artist, will appear April 19-21 at The Hollywood Show 2013 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Featuring in-person appearances of more than five dozen celebrities from classic motion pictures and television, The Hollywood Show has emerged as one of the world's most celebrated autograph and photo-opportunities for fans, and the upcoming 2013 event will feature country singer, and Shady Hill Records recording artist, Sandra Piller.

Report: The $35 billion U.S. private line services market is expected to decline one percent annually over the next five years

BOONTON, N.J. /New York Netwire/ -- The $35 billion U.S. private line services market is expected to decline one percent annually over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based services offsets demand for higher bandwidth private lines, says a new 2013 market research analysis study from Insight Research Corporation.

iConcepts Inc announces an update to its TY2012 Offer in Compromise Software for EAs, CPAs and Attorneys

MAPLE GLEN, Pa. /New York Netwire/ -- iConcepts Inc., makers of leading Offer in Compromise Software for tax professionals, announces a new 2013 update to 'OIC Tax Planner for 2012.' An interactive desktop application, OIC Tax Planner bundles required forms and current IRS Offer in Compromise regulations in a single product.

US Telecommunications Private Line Services Revenue to Plateau at $35 Billion in 2013, says Insight Research Corp.

BOONTON, N.J., March 27, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The $35 billion U.S. private line services market is expected to decline one percent annually over the next five years, as the shift to packet-based services offsets demand for higher bandwidth private lines, says a market analysis study from Insight Research.

Ruth Roberts Holiday Music is Fun for the Whole Family with Humorous Seasonal Sing-A-Long Songs

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Whatever holiday pops up on your calendar, two things are always true: kids are happy about it and the late Ruth Roberts wrote kids' music to help you celebrate it.

International Document Services Breaks Its Mortgage Document Preparation Volume Records in 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 26, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, saw an unprecedented period of record month-over-month volume in 2012. In addition, the firm also experienced increased demand for its initial disclosure services.

NY Gov. Cuomo and Legislative Leaders Detail Agreement Guaranteeing All Schools Implement Permanent Teacher Evaluation Systems

ALBANY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- N.Y. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, Senate Majority Coalition Co-Leaders Dean Skelos and Jeff Klein, and Assembly Speaker Sheldon...

EPIC Insurance has teamed with Liazon Corporation to offer their clients Liazon's Bright Choices Exchange

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC) announced today that its Employee Benefits Practice has launched a strategic partnership offering employers a new way to manage benefit program costs while expanding flexibility, choice and value for their employees.

EaseUS Updated Todo Backup 5.8 for Windows Home and Server Users offers More Enhanced Functions

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire/ -- EaseUS Software, a leader software developer in data recovery, storage management and data backup, today announces the release of version 5.8 of EaseUS Todo Backup series. It features enhanced compatibility with other software, and some new advanced functions for business users like GPT boot supporting 32 bit Windows PE, and exploring backup images of email in Windows Explorer.

Leading Environmentalist Links Climate Change Solutions to The Trust Frequency Concept in Paradigm-Shifting New Book

ASPEN, Colo., March 25, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameron/Baxter Books announces the worldwide launch of the paradigm-shifting book 'THE TRUST FREQUENCY: 10 Assumptions for a New Paradigm' (ISBN: 978-0-988747-1-3) at Explore Booksellers in Aspen, Colorado, March 29 at 5:30 p.m. Sally A. Ranney, visionary environmental leader and author of the foreword to the book, will speak on the need for fundamental, whole-systems change to enable global-level collaboration for solving climate change.

Online School will Become the #1 Provider for Job Placement Assistance

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 22, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At Lakewood College we understand the importance of our students not only completing their program but then getting out into the real world and putting all their hard work into action. We want to bring to them the people that know how to help them get the career they want.

TV star and dancer Sophia Lucia from 'Dance Moms' to attempt to Break the Guinness World Record of 36 Consecutive Pirouettes

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- 10-year-old dance prodigy and featured performer on the hit TV series on Lifetime, 'Dance Moms,' Sophia Lucia, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record of '36 Consecutive Pirouettes' on March 30, 2013 in her home town of San Diego. The event will take place at San Diego Dance Centre, where Sophia started dancing at the young age of 2.

Donalyn Kling Honored by Maple Youth Ballet at Second Annual Diamonds and Dance Gala

IRVINE, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- The Maple Youth Ballet honored Donalyn Kling, one of its most dedicated patrons at the second annual Diamonds and Dance Gala on Saturday, March 9 at Black, Starr and Frost in Newport Beach. 'Donalyn, without you we would not have been able to do so many of the things we have accomplished this year,' said Charles Maple, co-founder of the Maple Conservatory.

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