ProfNet Experts Available on Traveling to Cuba, January Divorces, More

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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EXPERT ALERTS

• Tips on Traveling to Cuba
• January a Popular Month for Divorce
• Impact of a Woman President on the U.S.

MEDIA JOBS

• Staff Writer – Nerd Wallet (CA)
• Technology Writer – The Cheat Sheet (NY)
• Senior Editor/Writer – Our State Magazine (NC)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES

• Media 411: Keeping Safe on a High-Risk Job
• Tips to Stop Spreading Yourself Too Thin on Social Media
• PR Newswire's Media Moves, Jan. 12 Edition

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EXPERT ALERTS:

Tips on Traveling to Cuba
Bill Abbott
President & Founder
Wilderness Travel
"There's a feeling that things are going to change soon in Cuba. At the moment, you have this place that's really lost in the 1950s; Cuba definitely lives up to this idea of a quirky little island lost in time. The country is well worth visiting and you should do it soon before it changes."
Having just returned from a People to People Exchange small ship cruise in Cuba in December, Abbott is able to provide insight on travel by boat to Cuba, the current mood and feelings of the Cuban people, and why you should travel to Cuba soon. Wilderness Travel offers one of the only People to People Exchange small ship cruises to Cuba.
Website: http://www.wildernesstravel.com
Contact: Lyn Mettler, [email protected]

January a Popular Month for Divorce
Matthew D. Johnson
Director, Marriage and Family Studies Laboratory
Binghamton University
January may be the beginning of the new year, but it also marks the end to a lot of marriages. Experts point to a number of factors, including seasonal depression and the end of the holidays. Johnson notes that depression and marital problems go hand-in-hand: "If you are depressed and you're married, you probably have marital problems. These can often be addressed in couples therapy. While some marriages should end, divorce is a serious step that should not be undertaken lightly. In addition to having an impact on children and society more broadly, divorce is one of the few events in a person's life that will actually drop life satisfaction and keep it down permanently. That's just one example of why divorce is something to consider carefully, not impulsively."
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/m_johnson
Media Contact: Ryan Yarosh, [email protected]

Impact of a Woman President on the U.S.
Dr. Frieda Birnbaum
Research Psychologist, Psychoanalyst
"If a woman was elected to the highest office in the land, it would forever be a game changer and a great equalizer in the way women are perceived. A female commander-in-chief would be an inspiration to all women to truly realize there is no limit to what they can achieve and, yes, they can wield the same power as men. A woman president could have a positive impact on millions of Americans, as it would also send a definitive signal that both men and women can be equal breadwinners and equal family caretakers. When the roles of men and women are balanced and both are equally valued and respected on a national scale, a bright future lays a head for all."
New York-based Birnbaum is author of "What Price Power: An In-Depth Study of the Professional Woman in a Relationship." She's an expert on depression, women's issues, and attaining happiness. She was featured on "Oprah" and "20/20" as the oldest mother in the U.S. to have twins.
Media Contact: Ryan McCormick, [email protected]

MEDIA JOBS:

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• Staff Writer – Nerd Wallet (CA)
• Technology Writer – The Cheat Sheet (NY)
• Senior Editor/Writer – Our State Magazine (NC)

OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES:

Following are links to other news and resources we think you might find useful. If you have an item you think other reporters would be interested in and would like us to include in a future alert, please drop us a line.

• MEDIA 411: KEEPING SAFE ON A HIGH-RISK JOB. The events that took place in Paris have left people in the media community and all over the world stunned, angry and sad. This week's Media 411 shares advice on staying safe if you're a journalist working in an area of conflict: http://prn.to/14zJWMg
• TIPS TO STOP SPREADING YOURSELF TOO THIN ON SOCIAL MEDIA. With so many social media platforms available to us, it's tempting to use them all -- but how can you determine which ones will really benefit you and which ones will just eat up your time? Kemari Howell of Pubsoft shares her tips for determining which social media site is right for you so you don't spread yourself too thin: http://prn.to/1ArLs04
• PR NEWSWIRE'S MEDIA MOVES, JAN. 12 EDITION. PR Newswire's weekly audience research newsletter, PR Newswire's Media Moves, is chock-full of media news and job changes. In this week's issue, you'll read updates on Dallas Morning News, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Washington Post, The Atlantic, Southern Living, NPR, Politico, Harper's Bazaar, and more: http://prn.to/14Podj1

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