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Joan Lunden to Host Public Television’s Emmy-nominated National Healthcare Series ‘Second Opinion’

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and women's health & wellness advocate, Joan Lunden, has been named host of "Second Opinion," public television's Emmy-nominated national healthcare series.

5 Ways to Prepare for School in a Pandemic, from Colorado’s Doctors of Optometry

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The 2020-2021 school year is starting with a baseline of caution, anxiety and an ever-changing game plan during a global pandemic. Local doctors of optometry have teamed up with the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado to compile a unique list of five areas to consider as families near the start of school.

Bodybuilder Teacher Suits Up in Bikini as ‘Queen Of Swords’ for Ms. Health and Fitness Title

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Judy Stetson, widow, teacher, bodybuilder, and contestant for Ms. Health and Fitness 2020 suits up in a bikini to ride the wave of pandemic changes throughout the Fall school season. The teacher battled memories of 911 emergency calls and widespread stress syndrome from the COVID crisis that took the life of her adult former student.

New Book, ‘Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space for the Dying,’ places the dying process within its natural order in the cycle...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Individuals who are living with a terminal illness and the people who love them can now deeply transform their shared experience of the dying process, thanks to a new book released today by author Melody LeBaron, "Transforming Death: Creating Sacred Space for the Dying" (ISBN: 978-1733477123).

Towanna Hogue, Lifelong Writer and Survivor of Cancer and Abuse Shares Her Story In a Self-Help Book

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- "Through It All I'm Still Standing" (ISBN: 978-1735052519) is the first book from the talented writer and publisher Towanna Hogue as she shares her personal experiences surviving several challenges, including marriage, divorce, cancer, and starting over with readers worldwide.

Classic Car Video: Camera-crane Co. Started Shooting Iconic Cars for Free When Pandemic Stopped TV Production in NYC

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The alluring beauty of classic automobiles is the subject of short videos by television camera-crane specialist Howard Heitner, launching as Classic Car Video. The series starts with heavyweights of classic car subculture: A rare '69 Corvette; and the celebrated '64.5 Original Mustang.

Perigee Fund Invests in 2020 Mom, a California Nonprofit, and Executive Director Joins from Cigna

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- 2020 Mom has been awarded a significant multi-year capacity investment by the Perigee Fund, a philanthropic organization focused in supporting early parenting, so families can thrive.

MY LIFE IN CARDS: Imagine Seeing All the Cards You’ve Ever Received in Your Lifetime Displayed in One Place

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- That's exactly what Linda M. of Topeka, Kansas has done with My Life in Cards. Linda M. celebrated her 59th birthday in 2020 and has been collecting her personal greeting cards since she was 8 years old.

MAGLITE Introduces New Backpack Line that Meets its High Standards for Performance and Durability

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- MAGLITE® is introducing a line of backpacks that meet the MAGLITE standard for performance and durability. The backpacks are "Manufactured in the U.S.A." The backpacks are made to the same standards as those provided to active duty service members of the U.S. military.

CEO and Entrepreneur Jewel Daniels Delivers Blueprint to Thrive in Post Global Pandemic World in New Book, ‘Three Sides of Every...

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Most people currently face the pressing concern of how to move the needle from crisis to success during a global pandemic. "Three Sides of Every Crisis: Strategies to Sustain Business, Manage Your Career and Take Care of You" (ISBN: 978-0974999173) by Jewel Daniels offers a roadmap on how to pivot during an international economic tsunami.

New Season of ‘Flip My Florida Yard’ coming to Discover Florida Channel and Producers are Looking for Yards to Flip

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Crawford Entertainment, producers of the television series "Flip My Florida Yard" are currently searching for Florida homeowners and their family members to be on the show and have a portion of their yard replaced with a Florida-Friendly landscape.

Colorado Optometric Association Announce 8 Ways to Protect Your Eyes during 2020 Summer

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- A lot has changed for the summer of 2020, but the Colorado Optometric Association and 2020 Eyes Colorado wants everyone to know that summer eye health is still important. Colorado's sunlight is roughly 20% brighter than at sea level and is even more intense at the top of a mountain as there is less atmosphere at higher elevations to filter out UV rays.

New work by artist Mateo Blanco, ‘July 4, 2020,’ represents life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- As our country faces a pandemic and signs of a nation divided, the need for hope and happiness is greater than ever before. Renowned artist and proud American Mateo Blanco has seen these signs and is making a stand for unity through his art.

Significant Changes in Airline Pet Travel Options: Happy Tails Travel Offers Safe Alternative

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- 25 years ago, when Happy Tails Travel began shipping pets by air, it was a simple process with many flight options and minimal restrictions. Slowly the requirements increased. This is especially true over the past 2 years, during which time many airlines suspended flying pets for a period of time to improve pet safety and decrease airline liability. These changes continue to rise.

Pandemic and Black Lives Matter Disproportionately Affecting Black Moms in America

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- June's first-ever State of Black Mothers In America became the largest conference dedicated to this audience in the world, says event co-host Christine Michel Carter. With nearly 2,000 attendees, it surpassed the attendance of the previous title holder by more than three-fold.

2020 Andrus Award for Community Service Nominees sought by AARP Maryland

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- AARP Maryland is continuing to accept nominations for its 2020 Andrus Award for Community Service, which honor a Marylander over the age of 50, who is sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. The deadline for submissions is July 15, 2020.

Pets and Fireworks – Tips to Keep Pets Happy and Safe on July 4th, 2020

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Every Independence Day, shelters are filled with lost and injured pets. The Sacramento SPCA is recommending the following tips to keep your pet safe so you can all enjoy a happy and safe Fourth of July.

Rugs By Size – New Rug Shopping Website Makes Finding a Specific Rug Size a Breeze

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- It's a common problem for consumers - finding just the right size area rug to fit a specific space. A new website, RugsBySize.com, launched by GetBySize, LLC, solves this problem by aggregating multiple retailers all in one place. Consumers no longer have to visit different retailers to find what they're looking for.

Vibrant Med Spa adds medically supervised weight loss to its list of services in Kentucky

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- A medical aesthetics practice near Louisville, Kentucky is branching out beyond its usual cosmetic treatments to incorporate a new program geared toward weight loss and weight management. Vibrant Med Spa recently announced the addition of its new Wellness Through Weight Management Program to aid clients in reaching their weight loss goals.

New Book: Tenacity: Penciling the Journey and Inking the Destiny, by Veena Sharma

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Veena Sharma is an Indo-Fijian author, who has released her memoir "Tenacity" (ISBN: 978-1643883861). It is a story of risk, courage, and determination. Ultimately, it's a story of the human spirit's triumph over fear. Born into poverty, uprooted from her homeland, forced to marry a stranger, subjected to physical and emotional abuse.

Move to Include: Six PBS Stations Join National Initiative to Break Stereotypes of Individuals with Disabilities

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- July 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of President Bush signing into law the Americans with Disabilities Act. In celebration of this civil rights law, WXXI Public Media (Rochester, New York) is leading a pilot project to expand its innovative "Move to Include" initiative into five additional communities.

MAGLITE Announces the Launch of its Limited Edition Movember Survival Maglite

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Maglite and Movember are partnering to shine a light on men's health and well-being. The Movember Mini Maglite AA PRO LED is available now. Owning one will shine a light on your support of men's health issues and a percentage of the proceeds will go to supporting the causes championed by Movember.

Sacramento SPCA ‘Releashes’ their 2K / 5K DOGGY DASH Walk and Pet Festival Virtually

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- The Sacramento SPCA is hosting their annual Doggy Dash this Saturday, June 27, 2020 - and this year is sure to offer more than just another walk in the park. Now celebrating its 27th anniversary, the Doggy Dash has grown into Northern California's largest 2K/5K dog walk and pet festival.

Free Augmented Reality Fireworks for July 4, 2020 offered by AR Tech Company HoloPundits

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- While social distancing guidelines are still in effect, many Fourth of July celebrations have been put on hold. Though nothing can replace the magic of real fireworks, HoloPundits, a technology company, created a free augmented reality experience available to anyone with a smartphone or tablet.
Inspired Prose Printable Routine Charts for Kids

Inspired Prose Printables launches Customizable Kids’ Routine Charts, Filling a Needed Niche for Overworked Parents

eNewsChannels NEWS: -- Marie Green, founder Inspired Prose Printables, saw a need and filled it. She used her graphic design skills to create a business that helps busy parents wrangle schedules through simple drag and drop features that are actually fun for kids to follow.