(NAPSI)—When Jesse* moved back to North Carolina after serving in the Vietnam War, he grew out his hair and pretended to be a war protester. “I didn’t want to say I was a Marine,” he said. He struggled with depression and feelings of shame. Later, nightmares got worse and other signs of post-traumatic stress disorder Read More …
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High School Graduates: Sign Up Jobs And Grants
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Department of Education, some 3.2 million high school students are expected to graduate this year. If any of them is a young man you care about, first, congratulations, and second, there’s an important step he needs to take to qualify for many kinds of jobs and scholarships: registering with the Selective Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Four Tips For Protecting Your Family From Fire
(NAPSI)—According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 350,000 home fires occur each year—but you can help your family stay safe. Fire Safety Suggestions Keep your family safe by: Having at least one fire alarm on each floor of the house and in each bedroom. Checking the batteries monthly and replacing them at least Read More …
NEWS OF OLDER AMERICANS Four Tips About Medical Alert Devices
(NAPSI)—All year round, sons and daughters of every age search for a unique and thoughtful gift for their dad to celebrate a birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas and other holidays. For parents who live with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or COPD, and may live alone or may be at risk of falling, gifts Read More …
TRAVEL NEWS What Airport Travelers Really Want by William Brooks, PE
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for travelers: Enhanced customer service is paramount for business and leisure travelers and savvy airports are making it a top priority. Through innovative design and technology, airports can evolve into destinations that accommodate sophisticated customers with hassle-free air travel and shorter wait times. Here are four hints that can take them far: Read More …
VETERAN NEWS & NOTES Your Next Mission—Helping Veterans Transition From The Military To A Civilian Career by Greg Call, Retired Marine and Veterans Program Manager at LinkedIn
(NAPSI)—Like many veterans, I joined the Marine Corps after 9/11 because I wanted to make a difference. Following my service, which included a tour in Afghanistan, I faced the reality of transition back to civilian life with a mix of emotions, but ultimately, like a military operation—with a plan, support, the right tools and clarity Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY What You Should Know About Your Chip Card by Stephanie Ericksen
(NAPSI)—Hundreds of millions of chip cards have been distributed to help strengthen the security of the U.S. payments system. Instead of swiping these cards, you’ll be asked to insert your card in the terminal and keep it there until prompted to remove. Whether you’re using one for the first time or are getting used to Read More …
MEN’S SKIN CARE NEWS Look Younger, Longer
(NAPSI)—Men seeking a more youthful appearance should remember that their skin is different from women’s-thicker and with larger pores—and needs special skin care products geared to them. By age 50 or so, men’s skin starts to lose its ability to stay hydrated, leading to skin sagging, wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes and large pores Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES Synthesis Of 100 School Choice Studies Finds Positive Outcomes
(NAPSI)—As school choice programs in the states continue to grow, researchers look to empirical evidence to find out whether they are working. The Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice published a report last week that analyzes more than 20 years’ worth of rigorous, empirical studies on the effects of school choice programs. The report—“A Win-Win Solution: Read More …
ROAD TO SAFETY Build A Road Map To Help Seniors Stop Or Reduce Driving
(NAPSI)—Parents don’t hesitate to talk to their teenagers about driving safely, but no one is talking to seniors. Many older people rely on driving for the independence and freedom to go where they want, when they want. The idea of giving up driving sparks feelings of anger, anxiety and loneliness. Though many drivers can continue Read More …