(NAPSI)—When your bucket list is full of destinations you’d love to visit, it can be hard to decide where to start and which ones to prioritize. From New York and Los Angeles to Paris and Tuscany, there’s a world of unique experiences. The price tag associated with wanderlust often gives people pause, but the sharing Read More …
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PROTECTING AMERICA Help Detector Dogs: Don’t Pack A Pest
(NAPSI)—If you’ve returned to the U.S. from an international trip, you’ve no doubt seen beagles with blue jackets sniffing luggage in the baggage claim area. Visitors to Hawaii and Puerto Rico may also see these four-legged officers in green jackets helping to find prohibited fruits and vegetables hidden in luggage. As cute as they are, Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES Selecting The Right Wireless Plan For You
(NAPSI)—Here’s something many Arkansans will be talking about: Mobile phone and wireless Internet service in their communities may be easier and better now that a major wireless company has expanded in the state. Not only are there 16 new T-Mobile stores in Arkansas, the company has significantly improved service here by installing an advanced 4G Read More …
TRAVEL HEALTH UPDATE Five Spring Vacation Tips
(NAPSI)—Presented by Carmex—If you’ll be spending time in sun-kissed climates on your next vacation, these tips can help you keep your skin, eyes and lips protected. Travel like a pro: Stay moisturized while in flight. To combat notoriously dry airplane cabins, reach for a lip balm that contains cocoa butter. For example, Carmex’s Classic Original Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Seven Secrets To Meeting Success
(NAPSI)—There are more than 60,000,000 knowledge workers in the United States and they spend more than 8.5 hours per week in meetings. This translates into more than 440 meeting hours per year—a total of 11 weeks. The Problem According to a recent survey by Barco, a leader in wireless collaborative technology, most workers felt their Read More …
CAR CARE COUNCIL Your Brakes May Be Trying To Tell You Something
(NAPSI)—If your brakes are trying to tell you something, you should pay attention. A properly operating brake system helps ensure safe vehicle control and operation and it should be checked immediately if you suspect any problems. “While an annual brake inspection is a good way to ensure brake safety, motorists should not ignore signs that Read More …
FABULOUS FOOD Delicious Ideas For Adding Healthy Sweet Potatoes To Your Daily Cooking Repertoire
(NAPSI)—Sweet potatoes are trending and are all the rage—as they should be! One medium California sweet potato has only 105 calories and 0g of fat, yet this versatile veggie contains more than 80 nutrients including protein, manganese, carotene, potassium, calcium, vitamin C and more than an entire day’s worth of vitamin A. Plus, California sweet Read More …
MAKING LIFE EASIER How Accident Victims Can Find Justice
(NAPSI)—According to the National Safety Council, an American is accidentally injured every second by a preventable event, a vehicle crash, a fall or the like. If you or someone you care about is ever among them, there are things you should know. One Man’s Story “I was a victim twice,” says Jose V., as he Read More …
How Women Can Become Better Negotiators To Navigate The Workplace
(NAPSI)—Good negotiating skills are learned over time and, when done well, can provide many benefits. However, new findings from a University of Phoenix survey found that while almost 60 percent of men are comfortable negotiating their salary, only 42 percent of women say the same1. “While women have made great strides to overcome gender inequality Read More …
OUR GREAT GROWERS Recognizing America’s Food Producers
(NAPSI)—Supply, affordability, variety and wholesomeness accurately and uniquely describe America’s highly efficient food production system. Thanks to the unparalleled productivity and ingenuity of U.S. farmers and ranchers, millions of people here and abroad benefit daily from the fruits of their land and labor. That’s because one U.S. farmer produces enough to feed 165 people—106 Americans Read More …