(NAPSI)—When it comes to educating children and giving parents a choice in the process, some states have been found better than others. Here’s a look at the ones the experts on school choice at EdChoice voted to win last year’s educational choice yearbook superlatives. Most Empowering: Indiana’s Choice Scholarship Program Indiana’s program helps more families Read More …
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HINTS FOR THE HOME Ten Tips For Successful Spring Cleaning
(NAPSI)—As the weather begins to warm, many people begin to think about spring cleaning. Here are 10 simple tasks to help get ready for spring. Clean the Windows. A simple solution of dish soap and warm water and a squeegee will give you the best results. Clean those often-neglected baseboards and door frames. Dish soap Read More …
MEDICAL MILESTONES Tiny Biotechs Get Giant Results In Leukemia Treatment
(NAPSI)—A revolutionary new treatment for relapsed chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) may soon be available. For decades, the only treatment for CLL was toxic chemotherapy that provided limited benefit. However, over the last 20 years, major strides have been made in the quest to develop a new treatment that is both safe and effective, and each Read More …
ENTERTAINING IDEAS Have A Marvelous Musical Evening
(NAPSI)—When it comes to having fun with friends, adding a few new twists to an old idea can make your party a hit…a musical hit, that is, if you consider hosting a sing-along party. Here are a few tips that can help: • You can rent a karaoke machine or just make your own music, Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Journey To The Music: Tips For Music Festival Travel
(NAPSI)—In the U.S. alone, there are now more than 800 music festivals annually, and according to Nielsen, 32 million people go to at least one of these festivals a year, traveling an average 903 miles to get there. If you’re one of these travelers, you know how rewarding and exhilarating it is to see some Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS It’s Time To Show Your Kidneys Some Love
(NAPSI)—When it comes to internal organs, hearts tend to get all the attention. But when your kidneys don’t work, the rest of you won’t work, either. That’s why now is a good time to show these two fist-sized organs on either side of your spine some love. It’s time to “Heart Your Kidneys.” What Your Read More …
Get to the Bottom of Water Waste
(NAPSI)—Have your water bills started creeping up? Or, if less than five people live in your home, does your winter water bill exceed 12,000 gallons per month? Then it’s no mystery; you probably have a water leak. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of Read More …
WASHINGTON WATCH Easy Car Sharing For Every D.C. Resident
(NAPSI)—There’s a new car sharing option in Washington, D.C. that makes it easier to travel if you don’t have a car or if the car you have just isn’t the one you need. Whether it’s meeting friends for brunch at Le Diplomate, a relaxing weekend out of the city or using it when the Metro Read More …
ILLINOIS MATTERS Car Sharing Made Easier For Every Chicagoan
(NAPSI)—The next time you need a ride in Chicago, you may be glad to learn there’s a new way to get around the city. Whether it’s a night out at Entente or Smyth, a trip to Lake Geneva for the weekend or a game at Wrigley Field to cheer on the World Series champs, a Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Should Know
(NAPSI)—Visit www.BankersLife.com/ALZ2 to get facts and figures you need to deal with dementia. The more and the sooner you know about it, the better you, your family and your finances will be able to handle it.