(NAPSI)—Nearly everyone born between 1996 and 2010-Gen Z, as they’re known-owns a smartphone, Mediakix research shows. What many people don’t know, however, is that these young people are often as much into nature as they are into technology. Fourteen-year-old Jake Reisdorf of California is a shining example. The subject for a school project was the Read More …
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HOLIDAY HINTS Top Five Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—This holiday season, you can pick out toys that are both fun and safe with these simple tips: Follow the age guidance and other safety information on toy packaging. The age grading isn’t about how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental abilities of children at a given age and the specific features of Read More …
HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY Feeling Ill? The Computer Will See You Now
(NAPSI)—The next time you don’t feel well, where will you turn? If you’re like many Americans, it will be to your computer. According to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of University of Phoenix*, nearly two-thirds (59 percent) of American adults use online health resources, such as WebMD, as a substitute for Read More …
SAFETY AROUND THE HOME How To Keep The People And Things You Care For Safe At Home
(NAPSI)—From kids and pets, to your home or business, there is a lot you want to protect. There are many things you need to consider when wanting to keep your loved ones safe and your valuables secure. To help, here are some top tips: First and foremost, security has come a long way from the Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Six Tips To Help You Manage Kids’ Screen Time
(NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 51 million schoolchildren in America today is someone you care about, you may find this information on kids and the internet quite intriguing. To help your young students make the most of the online world while staying safe, heed these hints: Share Space: Have a shared family computer in a Read More …
NEW FOR OLDER AMERICANS Good Options For Funding Your Long-Term Care
(NAPSI)—Most Americans over the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, with today’s average senior likely to incur $138,000 in future long-term care costs, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This is different from medical care and includes personal help with daily living activities such Read More …
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR DATA
(NAPSI)—Chances are your data, whether personal or at work, has been compromised. Even before half the adults in America had their information stolen from a major credit-reporting agency, there were about 178 million personal records exposed in 2015 and it’s estimated that number rose to more than 200 million in 2016. The technology you use Read More …
AMERICA’S HERITAGE First Artifacts in Place at National Army Museum
(NAPSI)—The National Museum of the United States Army is under construction, and four artifacts are already in place. These unique pieces of Army history are so large that crews pre-positioned them early in the construction process so the Museum’s walls could be built around them. The first two artifacts were the M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Read More …
CHRISTMAS TRADITION Holiday Cards With A Difference
(NAPSI)—Sending greetings cards has been an integral part of the Christmas tradition for generations. The Past: It began in Britain in 1843, when Sir Henry Cole commissioned an artist to design a card that would enable him to share his Christmas message with others living in distant parts of the country. It soon became popular Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE It’s A Myth That Only New-Car Dealers Can Service Vehicles Under Warranty
(NAPSI)—True or false: Until your vehicle is out of warranty, it must be serviced by the new-car dealer or the factory warranty will be void. Although many people would have answered “true,” the correct answer is “false,” according to the Car Care Council. By law, independent repair shops can also provide services to maintain your Read More …