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The 9th Annual Cursive is Cool Contest for 2023 invites K-6 Students in North America

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation announced that their 2023 "Cursive is Cool"® contest is now open to North American students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Students are encouraged to enter early. Prizes will be awarded for First Place, Second Place, Third Place based on legibility and neatness.

3-day life-changing EXPERIENCE for WOMEN in a trusted safe space: Self-Love and Sisterhood Summit 2023 announced

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sexy Diva World, Inc. will host its inaugural Self-Love & Sisterhood Summit on February 3-5, 2023 at Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe. Award-winning fitness competitor and 2 time NPC bodybuilding champion Charlene Taylor, the founder, owner, and CEO of Sexy Diva World, is proven to empower and inspire women to embrace self-love and sisterhood, take their power back, and unleash their "Sexy Diva."

New book, ‘Missing From Me’ is a memoir by Heather Shtuka which chronicles a family’s experiences searching for a missing child,...

EDMONTON, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Heather Shtuka and her family lived a normal life until their eldest son Ryan Shtuka tragically disappeared one night after attending a house party. "Missing From Me" (ISBN: 978-0228880295; Nov., 2022) details their harrowing journey to find answers.

Author Monika Blichar’s ‘My Magical Gnome’ is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed by young and old alike

VANCOUVER, B.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Magic is everywhere, you just have to believe. Follow Edy the gnome on his whimsical adventures in the human world, while he tries to save the last Golden Believer left on earth. "My Magical Gnome" (ISBN: 978-0228860136; Dec., 2022) by author Monika Blichar is a delightful storybook that can be enjoyed by the young and old alike!

‘Dress to Express’ Campaign to Raise Awareness of Women’s Mental Health, Self-Care and Individuality in 2023

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Bikini Empire (BE), a Canadian luxury swimwear line, today announced an international campaign called "Dress to Express" to highlight "dopamine dressing," a psychological, physiological and physical phenomena that ties how we feel to what we wear. BE's goal is to educate and inform women that dressing in any type of clothing should focus on the belief that wearing what makes them feel good is more important than how they look.

‘Our Walk with Grandma’ by the late author Dolores F. Kurzeka is a work of love finally in print thanks to...

MURRIETA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The family of author Dolores F. Kurzeka is thrilled to announce the release of "Our Walk with Grandma" (ISBN: 978-1039145450, FriesenPress), her long-awaited children's picture book about the beauty of family and nature. Written 20 years ago, Kurzeka was unable to find an illustrator before her passing. Her children continued the search and found the perfect illustrator Nichole Monahan, and brought the book to market to make their mom's dream of publication come true.

New book, THE TINY ANGEL: people should obtain their goals in life by having the courage, support, and to have faith...

CALGARY, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- John & Julie Stirling share their family tradition with the world in the new children's book "The Tiny Angel" (ISBN: 978-0228860723). Originally, John Stirling created the story of "The Tiny Angel" in the 1970s for his children and future grandchildren. He believed people could obtain their goals in life by having the courage, support, and to have faith that they can.

SONORA Brand Keto Mexican Comfort Food Product Line launched by Ketolicious Kitchens LLC

GILBERT, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Ketolicious Kitchens recently launched a new brand - Sonora™ - that caters to the Keto and low-carb lifestyle, specifically those looking for authentic Mexican fare. Founded by Lupita Aguilera Hicks, she shares that the basis of her product line all started at home. Some of her family members experienced serious complications from heart disease and diabetes and she even observed close friends who died from related complications from the disease.

North Carolina’s Cottage Cooking helps people to host their own cooking classes at home

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Taking cooking classes is a fun way to learn new culinary skills and expand a menu repertoire. It's also fun for people to host their own. But how? Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina helps people make it happen. Most of Cottage Cooking's classes are held in their home, but more and more people are looking to stay in their homes or vacation rentals and host their own.

Alpha Floral is delivering its exquisite, hand-arranged holiday and wedding floral creations in Santa Barbara Area

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- As the best-rated florist in Santa Barbara, Alpha Floral has won hearts all over the county with its fresh blooms and stunning floral arrangements. Spreading its vines further, the top florists in Santa Barbara also deliver their fresh blooms to the suburbs of Goleta and Montecito.

‘For A Better Chance At Life: Achieving Life Satisfaction’ by Jonathan J. Woolverton is a personal development novel

OTTAWA, Ontario /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- An inspiring story about finding your purpose and achieving happiness by tapping into three spheres: personal growth, family values, and career focus, "For A Better Chance At Life: Achieving Life Satisfaction" (ISBN: 978-0228880103; Tellwell Publishing) is a personal development novel by author Jonathan J. Woolverton.

Publishers Newswire Announces Annual List of 10 Great Reads from 2022 You’ve Likely Never Heard Of

TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), a news publisher covering books, music and software launched in 2004, has announced its annual "books to bookmark" list of 10 new and interesting reads from small publishers and self-published authors in North America published in 2022. These books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.

World of Illumination Opens in Salt Lake City with an All-New Holiday Light Show for 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- World of Illumination, the producer of the world's largest drive-through animated light show, is coming to Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City this holiday season. With this addition, the company adds its sixth location to its lineup of shows in the United States. Visitors to the Utah show will experience Arctic Adventure, an out-of-this-world holiday extravaganza.

Arizona Holidays 2022! Christmas at Schnepf Farms Opens in Queen Creek AZ the Day After Thanksgiving

QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- It's the time of year when Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek transforms into a magical winter wonderland. The east valley mainstay has partnered for the fourth year with World of Illumination - known for producing the largest drive-through light shows in the world - to present Christmas at Schnepf Farms, opening to the public on November 25, 2022.
Composer Gabriele Vanoni

Lowell Chamber Orchestra’s December performance, ‘Island of Peoples’ contemplates US immigration, history

LOWELL, Mass. /Massachusetts Newswire/ -- Nearly forty percent of Americans can trace at least one ancestor to Ellis Island, and the Lowell Chamber Orchestra will present a work based on three actual stories of the famous islands that encompass the immigrant experience. "Island of Peoples" is free and open to the public, and will take place on: Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Valley of the Sun, Arizona Holiday 2022 Light Shows from World of Illumination Announced

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- World of Illumination, the producer of the world's largest drive-through animated light show, announced its lineup of new theme parks for the 2022 holiday season and headlining the list are three Arizona locations. World of Illumination is constructing its larger-than-life holiday light event in the parking area of Six Flags in Phoenix, and Tempe Diablo Stadium.

Atlanta-based Economic-Empowerment Nonprofit Launches ‘GivingChooseDay’ Campaign to Raise Funds for Minority Women in Business

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Millionaire Mastermind Academy (MMA) has launched its Giving Tuesday Campaign to raise $150,000 through November 30, 2022, to support programming that uplifts minority women entrepreneurs through access to professional development, networking opportunities, and access to financial resources, Thinkzilla Consulting Group announced today.

Golden State Pops Orchestra presents the 2022 Holiday Pops Spectacular with festive performance of timeless holiday film music and traditional favorites

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Golden State Pops Orchestra rings in the holiday season with joyous music and high spirits on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 8 p.m. in the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro, California. Celebrate the holiday season with Maestro Steven Allen Fox, Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba, and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and Chorale, with the "Holiday Pops Spectacular."

In ‘MY SPOUSE, MY FRIEND,’ educator and counselor Ingiete Oyama writes from a faith perspective to give a crash course on...

FORT SASKATCHEWAN, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- "My Spouse, My Friend" (ISBN: 978-0228842859) is a must-have book for couples, newlyweds, those long in love, and engaged. A crash course on married life by author Ingiete Oyama, the book is a guide to navigating questions about marriage and finding answers.

New book, Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale, celebrates the magic of adoption and diversity through creative storytelling

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Adam Swain Ferguson, founder, Purple Fox Entertainment, is a creative producer and author. His new book release, "Love Without Wings: An Adoption Fairytale" (ISBN: 979-8986768014), was inspired by a true story - his own story - and celebrates diverse families made complete through adoption. It's scheduled to be released during National Adoption Month on November 19, National Adoption Day.

Author Paul G. Swingle’s new novel ‘Silhouette’ delivers a brilliant and deceptively simple story

VANCOUVER, B.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Author Paul G. Swingle's new novel "Silhouette" (ISBN: 979-8545559596; released Aug., 2022) delivers a brilliant and deceptively simple story, giving us insight into the hearts of two lonely souls. They gaze at each other from a distance, dreaming of forming a bond. Will their fears, depression, and anxiety prevent them from connecting?

VIRTUAL RETREAT IN N.C. – Heart Broken Open: Grief as a Sacred Path to Reconnection and Resilience

WEAVERVILLE, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Grief, like the seasons, is part of the normal cycle of life, yet each person experiences it differently. Join grief guides Melody LeBaron and Dean Spillane-Walker for "Heart Broken Open: Grief as a Sacred Path to Reconnection and Resilience," a new online retreat for the bereaved, on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 5-6, 2022. The event is presented by: Transforming Space, Self, and Loss; and by Living Resilience.

Zonli Home’s Battery Operated Heated Blanket is a new way to keep warm on the go

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Looking for a cozy way to stay warm this winter? Say Goodbye to Old, Chunky, Inconvenient traditional heated blanket, say hi to Zonli's battery powered heated blanket! perfect for snuggling up on the couch or staying toasty in bed. So why not treat yourself (or someone you love) to a little luxury this winter? With Zonli home's heated blanket, you can enjoy the warmth without worrying about cords or batteries.

SparksPlus video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The SparksPlus On-Demand Life Enrichment Program announces the holistic programs and esteemed speakers for the 2023 season. These video-on-demand classes, designed for seniors living in communities, feature top minds from world-class institutions, such as Yale and Pratt Design Institute, and the United Nations, to a Grammy Award musician. SparksPlus is a division of 3rdPlus.

James Burd Brewster, children’s book author, releases latest in ‘Glad to Do It!’ series about first responders

POMFRET, Md. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- J2B Publishing announces the release of "Uncle Rocky - Fireman #10 - Ice Rescue" (ISBN: 978-1954682160), authored by James Burd Brewster. It's the 10th Uncle Rocky - Fireman book in the "Glad to do it!" children's series and is illustrated for kids aged 3-7. The series honors first responders by retelling true-life emergency response stories through the eyes of its characters: Uncle Rocky - Fireman, Officers Jack and Kate and EMT Morales.

Georgia Black Women’s Roundtable (GA BWR): 2022 Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show

ATLANTA, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Call it the calm before the midterm election storm. Georgia Black Women's Roundtable (GA BWR) treated staff, volunteers, local and national leaders, and members of the community to a night filled with tasty food, great company, and a lot of laughter when they hosted a Power of the Ballot Debate Watch Party and Comedy Show this past Friday, October 14 at IBEW Local 613.

Cottage Cooking: Asheville NC Couple Cooks to Travel and Guests Are Signing Up

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Founded in March 2015 by Liisa Andreassen and John Godts, Cottage Cooking in Asheville, North Carolina, was first started to fund the couple's passion for travel. Over the years, it's evolved into a business where others can share their travel and culinary experiences too. To date, together, they've traveled to 11 countries, four continents and 36 states. They always bring back some new culinary knowledge and are eager to showcase it.

Story of the Orange Dress: Private Chef Natalie Ramos Turned Heads at her Wedding in Berryville, Virginia

ASHBURN, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Private Chef and Owner of Fleur de Cuisine, Natalie Ramos (now Natalie Vaughn), has shared her story about overcoming adversity on her way to success in building her chef and catering business in Loudoun County, Virginia. Through sharing her story about growing up in Brooklyn, New York's housing projects, Natalie has gained a large following for her strength, willingness, and determination for overcoming obstacles that led to her personal and professional success.

Local Anchor and L.A. Regional Food Bank Launch Kindness Card Initiative as Part of Annual Thanksgiving ‘Season of Sharing’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Local Anchor joins the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to kick off the annual "Season for Sharing" campaign. Local Anchor will mobilize the South Bay Los Angeles communities with a Kindness Cards initiative to bring a personal touch to food delivery around Thanksgiving time.

China Rescue Dogs charity announces 31 dogs arrive at LAX, saved from a China-based dog-meat breeding farm

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- hina Rescue Dogs, a 501(c)(3) organization, committed to rescuing and saving dogs from the slaughterhouses, meat trade, abuse, and neglect in China, has rescued into the U.S. the first large shipments of dogs from China following the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) dog ban.

Tori Belle Cosmetics is searching for the next bold and confident model to grace the front cover of their digital platforms

SEATTLE, Wash. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- In partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF), Tori Belle Cosmetics is searching for the next bold, brave and confident model to grace the front cover of their magazine and other digital platforms totaling an audience of over 2.5 million per month and a prize package valued at $500.

An Innovative Approach to Bringing Historical Roots to Contemporary Art with Artist Kaloust Guedel

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Over the past four decades, Kaloust Guedel has worked in diverse styles and techniques, constantly searching for the "perfect" resonance, ever aware that his search is an endless one. His next experiment was to combine a painting he had painted with a sculpture he didn't particularly like.

PODCAST: Fritzi Horstman, releases a riveting, in-depth interview with San Quentin death row resident and author, Jarvis Jay Masters

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Compassion Prison Project Founder and Compassion in Action podcast host, Fritzi Horstman, has released a riveting, in-depth interview with San Quentin death row resident and author, Jarvis Jay Masters, author of "That Bird Has My Wings: The Autobiography of an Innocent Man on Death Row." Oprah Winfrey has recently selected "That Bird Has My Wings" as her latest pick for Oprah's Book Club.

BabyLiveAdvice Announces $1.1M Seed Investment to Improve Maternal-Infant Health Outcomes with Maternal Telehealth

CALABASAS, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- BabyLiveAdvice, the leading virtual maternal telehealth provider, announced the completion of a $1.1 million seed investment led by Venn Ventures and Synergen Technology Labs. BabyLiveAdvice, founded by CEO Sigi Marmorstein, RN, PHN, MSN, FNP-BC, partners with healthcare providers and health systems to support coordinated, comprehensive prenatal, postpartum, and infant care.

HumanNature.org, ‘A Journal of Human Understanding’ Launches from Editor, Tara Chand Esq.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Announcing the launch of a new monthly magazine, HumanNature.org, dedicated to exploring human nature in all its gory and subtlest aspects, through short stories, new characters, reader feedback, and cartoons illustrative of human nature-like holding a mirror to humanity.

Opening Thursday, Sept. 15th in L.A.: ‘Veils’ The Musical

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Hollywood Education and Resource Center (BHERC) has teamed with Restoration Stage (Washington, D.C.) to bring the popular musical "Veils" to the Los Angeles area for a short run Thursday, September 15, and Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, September 17 at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday, September 18 at 8 p.m. at the Nate Holden Performing Art Center in Los Angeles.

Flight 93 on Sept. 11 Final Call: New Animation Video on Heroes of War YouTube Channel

SAN JOSE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Jack Grandcolas, Pebble Beach, California, lost his wife on flight 93 on 9/11/2001 and shares his story and the actual final call on an answering machine message from her. In this animated video from YouTuber Kipp Berdiansky and his channel, "Heroes of War," the viewer can listen to this message and see how that day unfolded and how it has affected him to this day.

‘Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction’ is the first in the new ‘Silence’ series by Canadian author Diana Lee

CUDWORTH, Saskatchewan /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- A harrowing story of painful illness and the damage alcoholism has on a family, "Silently Said: A Journey Through Illness and Addiction" (ISBN: 978-0228811848) is the first in the new "Silence" series by Diana Lee.

Black Hollywood Education Resource Center Presents Its First Health Matters Film Screening and Panel Focused on Mental Health

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Hollywood Education Resource Center (BHERC) is proud to welcome an incredible lineup of Films, Filmmakers and Healthcare Professionals to the stage of speakers for our 28th Annual Film Festival and First Annual Health Conference: "SUPLLEMENTALLY": Mastering Mental and Brain Health After the Pandemic Across the Globe: Recovery, Healing, Hope, Reimage, taking place August 27, 2022, Cinemark 18 & XD, 6081 Center Drive, Los Angeles and virtually.

New Children’s Book by Audri B. Cabness Embraces the Bond of Parents and Child Through Life and Death

WASHINGTON, D.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- With an aim to help families begin to heal after the terrible loss of a child, "ScootieToots and the Feathers From Heaven: A Family Healing Book" (ISBN: 978-0228866862) by Audri B. Cabness is a whimsical children's story with a powerful message that offers families an uplifting vantage point, at any point in their healing process, from which they are given the opportunity to begin to pivot from despair to serenity.

The Oracle Group announces Teen Social Entrepreneur Michael Platt’s Book ‘Michaels Desserts’ to Launch ‘Our Tomorrow’ Series

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Sixteen-year-old social entrepreneur Michael C. Platt's highly anticipated cookbook "Michaels Desserts" (Mixed Media Resources; Paperback/eBook; On Sale: Nov. 1, 2022; $19.95; ISBN: 978-1684620470) will be the first title in the Our Tomorrow series published by Mixed Media Resources LLC. The food justice advocate will make his literary debut as the first of four authors in a groundbreaking series created to amplify the voices of teen activists using their gifts to make the world a better place.

Danielle Alura was crowned Miss Global USA 2023 in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Last weekend, Danielle Alura of Miami was crowned Miss Global USA 2023 in Orlando, Florida. She will go on to compete on the world stage representing the USA for the chance to win the title of Miss Global 2023. She had interviewed for Miss Florida Global USA this year and earned the state title before competing in the 2023 Miss Global USA pageant.

New YouTube Channel, HEROES OF WAR, features Ukrainian Soldiers and Refugees, with Animated Versions their Stories

SAN JOSE, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Kipp Berdiansky, a 57-year-old engineer from Silicon Valley, traveled to Poland in May to interview Ukrainian soldiers and refugees. He subsequently had Ukrainian illustrators, animators and voice-over freelancers animate the story for a new YouTube channel called "Heroes of War."

2nd Annual United Diversity Business Summit Announced Sept. 14 to Improve Economic Diversity Outcomes with City of Scottsdale

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Building on the success of 2021 "United Diversity Business Summit Day," which included a special proclamation from Scottsdale Mayor David D. Ortega, the second annual United Diversity Business Summit will be held on Sept. 14, 2022. Presented by Thinkzilla Consulting Group and the City of Scottsdale, the summit will engage business and community leaders in efforts to create more diverse and inclusive outcomes.

Bans Off Our Bodies Florida, is planning to show DeSantis, and the Supreme Court Justices, that upholding this new law is...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Pro-choice protestors are taking to the capitol on August 27, 2022, ahead of the anticipated Florida Supreme Court Ruling on the 15-week abortion ban. Bans Off Our Bodies Florida, is planning to show DeSantis, and the Supreme Court Justices, that upholding this new law is an assault on equality, health, privacy and the constitution of Florida.

With Roe v. Wade overturned, the Shades of Blue Project will host week-long event and discuss impact to the maternal mental...

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Black maternal morbidity is on the rise and the numbers are higher than originally reported. According to a study by the Maryland Population Research Center at the University of Maryland, Black mothers are 3.5 times more likely to experience death by pregnancy. Kay Matthews, founder of The Shades of Blue Project and Black Maternal Mental Health Week says the mental health of Black mothers is also a factor in the significantly higher numbers.

Guide Providing Connecticut Homeowners with Knowledge to Identify Possible Bat Infestations launched by Gray Brothers Wildlife

NORWALK, Conn. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Gray Brothers Wildlife LLC announced today they released a guide on their website that will help homeowners identify any signs of bat problems or infestations within a home. The guide is called: "How Do I Know If I Have Bats in My Home? 9 Signs You Might Have a Bat Problem."

Bans Off Our Bodies Florida announces Independence Day Boycott from Roe v Wade Decision July 2-4

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Local and national pro-choice groups have declared that since women are rapidly losing the freedom to control their own bodies, Independence Day has struck a new chord this year... with a spending strike. Bans Off Our Bodies in Florida is calling for a complete strike of all retail goods from July 2 until the completion of July 4, 2022.

Writing Competition for Black Creators announced by Obsidian WROTE Collection and Black Writers Workspace

CHICAGO, Ill. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Black writers, bloggers, journalists, poets, songwriters, and screenwriters now have a place to showcase their work, find writing jobs, win cash prizes, and collaborate with peers. The Black Writers Collaborative, a new literary competition designed to empower writers with a flair for crafting culture-infused works of art, is the latest brainchild of The Obsidian WROTE Collection, and the Black Writers Workspace.

PlusCupid, a new Plus-size Dating App, Gets 500K Downloads in App Store in 3 Months

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- PlusCupid is a new dating app designed for plus-size people that launched 3 months ago. Nonetheless, it got more than 500,000 downloads on the United States App Store after its first release. Why can a dating app for plus-size singles to chat and date grow so fast? Perhaps because of these days, more and more plus-size people expect to have more opportunities to show their beauty and find their circle, friends, and partners.

‘Flip My Florida Yard’ TV Series features families learning landscaping principles that can protect Florida’s waterways

LAKE MARY, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- The television series, "Flip My Florida Yard" - with a 10-episode season of half-hour programs - aims to teach homeowners how to "flip" their yard from ordinary to extraordinary by employing natural, Florida-specific, water-conserving landscaping principles. Created by Crawford Entertainment in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the University of Florida IFAS Extension.

National Lightning Safety Awareness Week June 19-25, 2022: Debunking Myths about Lightning Protection

CUMBERLAND, Maine /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Old and new myths about lightning protection continue to circulate through the internet and unsafe lightning protection products still manage to find their way into construction job specifications in many parts of the U.S. To help safeguard properties from a leading weather threat, the National Lightning Safety Council (NLSC) is stressing the importance of separating fact from fallacy about lightning protection systems (LPS).

Milan-based Entrepreneur Ida Gasparova is a Living Inspiration for Aspiring Fashion Icons

MILAN, Italy /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Renowned European entrepreneur, model, and fashion icon, Ida Gasparova has proudly announced the launch of her new Capsule Collection under her fashion brand Incantevole Milano. In 2021, Ida ventured into entrepreneurship with her fashion line Incantevelo Milano, which is designed exclusively for young and fearless women.

‘The World According to Bess’ is a comedic memoir about mother-daughter relationships by Bonnie Lorber Habyan

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- How can you honor a lifetime of quirky, funny and off-color perspectives from your beloved but aging mom? If you're Bonnie Lorber Habyan, you gather all those moments, write them into a hilarious book and launch it on her 91st birthday. Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is proud to be releasing "The World According to Bess: A Funny, Unfiltered Memoir of Life Lessons from My 90-Year-Old Mom."

Couple Writes Ideal Book for People Thinking About Parenthood: What Do You Even Do With A Baby?

MELBOURNE, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- "What Do You Even Do With A Baby? A Parent's First Year" (ISBN: 978-0228869689) is a book aiming to demystify parenting so people can make well-informed decisions about becoming one. Authors Sarah and James Dunham struggled with the lack of a clear picture of what life would be like on the other side of the umbilical cord. "It doesn't get talked about openly."

HOW IN THE HELL DID I GET HERE? Abuse Survivor Turned Writer and Entrepreneur, Shannan Mondor Turns Addiction Into Triumph

CALGARY, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- "HOW IN THE HELL DID I GET HERE? Forever Changing the Genetic Blueprint" (ISBN: 978-0228871224) is a riveting and raw story of how author Shannan Mondor overcame alcoholism and mental illness and broke free from the genetic blueprint of addiction that demonized her family for generations.

Larry Callies, the Black Cowboy Story chronicled in new book, ‘HERE COMES COWBOY LARRY, STEPPING OUT IN FAITH’

ROSENBERG, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- "HERE COMES COWBOY LARRY, STEPPING OUT IN FAITH" (ISBN 978-1667838816) is the biographical story of Larry Callies in his own words, he dreamt from the age of ten of becoming a Cowboy; and his spiritual journey as man of color to the founding of the First Museum honoring the long history of the Black Cowboy Heritage.

MyPlaces Community Events Spring Carnival 2022 Invites All Boise Area Families to Attend

BOISE, Idaho /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- MyPlaces Community Events, a community-based charity creating events accessible to people with disabilities, announced today that it is hosting its 4th Annual Spring Carnival, Saturday May 28 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.! These events have been a constant draw and boon for connecting special needs individuals with the larger community, in the universal language of HAVING FUN!

China Rescue Dogs Fights to Save Golden Retrievers and Corgis from Being Slaughtered in China Meat Trade

VASS, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- China Rescue Dogs, a leading International non-profit dog rescue based in the United States, is in the middle of an urgent dog rescue effort in China. Shanghai Animal Rescue reached out to China Rescue Dogs for help after they discovered a dog breed farm north of Harbin were selling all their dogs into the meat-trade.

7-year-old Author Sammy Wallace Releases Debut Book in Conjunction with Children’s Book Week, ‘I Slept in My Bed Last Night’

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Seven-year-old author, Sammy Wallace, will release his debut rhyming children's picture book, "I Slept in My Bed Last Night" (ISBN 979-8985784404; WF Publications), on May 2, 2022, in conjunction with Children's Book Week.

Jessica J. Wohlgemuth creates kid’s book to understand post-pandemic: ‘Bop-It and No More Covid’

VANDERHOOF, B.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Children's book, "Bop-It and No More Covid" (ISBN 978-0228839965; paper), written by country prairie girl Jessica J. Wohlgemuth, looking to help children cope during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Are you tired of living the COVID life? Find hope and cheer in this little book about a fuzzy little grey bunny named Bop-It. Read about how he and his friends learn to cope through the pandemic, finding fun in the new normal.

Clear Sky Resorts near the Grand Canyon has elevated glamping to a whole new level of luxury by bringing the outdoors...

TEMPE, Ariz. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Looking for a unique vacation experience this year? Tempe, Arizona-based Clear Sky Resorts launches their second season on May 26, 2022. Their resort near the Grand Canyon has elevated glamping to a whole new level of luxury by bringing the outdoors inside.

Legacy Launch Pad Publishing Releases Guidebook for Mothers in Technology: PRESSING ON AS A TECH MOM

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Legacy Launch Pad Publishing is releasing "Pressing ON as a Tech Mom: How Tech Industry Mothers Set Goals, Define Boundaries & Raise the Bar for Success" (ISBN: 978-1956955187), a comprehensive guide for mothers working in technology sourced from industry leaders who are mothers themselves.

Aldersgate Life Plan Community Wins Best of the Best In Charlotte NC Award for 2022

CHARLOTTE, N.C. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Aldersgate Life Plan Community announced today that they won Charlotte Magazine's Best of the Best award for 2022, recognizing them as the best senior living community in town by the voters in Charlotte.

Special Olympics Oregon Serves Record-Breaking 2022 Polar Plunge Charity Fundraiser

PORTLAND, Ore. /Massachusetts Newswire - National News/ -- Oregonians have a longstanding and beloved winter tradition of Plunging into the frigid waters each February to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) athletes. Last month, donning their wildest costumes and swimming attire, more than 2,400 brave (some might say crazy) supporters gathered to take the Polar Plunge.

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