(NAPSI)—Choosing a heating and cooling contractor can be just as important as selecting the equipment that makes up your home comfort system. That’s because your contractor will help you pick the system that is best suited to your needs, install what is probably the most significant investment you make in your home and provide the Read More …
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BE CAR CARE AWARE Dream Vacation Or Nightmare Road Trip? Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Can Make The Difference
(NAPSI)—Road trip car trouble can be a real nightmare but performing a pre-trip vehicle check can help you avoid a vacation breakdown disaster. Before you hit the road, the Car Care Council recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned expense of breaking down miles away from home. Check Read More …
PETS & PEOPLE Take Your Cat On An Adventure
(NAPSI)—Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors or within the walls of their own home, cats have a knack for making the ordinary extraordinary. To help cat owners rethink the ordinary and inspire them to keep the adventure alive with their cats, Purina Pro Plan is partnering with Adventure Cats to proclaim June 15 as National Read More …
Caring For The Animals In The World’s Zoos And Aquariums
(NAPSI)—Did you know that more people visit zoos and aquariums each year than attend all sporting events combined? This seemingly surprising statistic shows what we’ve all known for millennia…that we have a remarkably deep emotional connection with the animals who share our world. And yet that connection is in danger of disappearing. In the face Read More …
SAFETY ON THE ROAD Safe Trips Start With These Six Maintenance Tips by Brian Noble
(NAPSI)—While many people know to check their oil and tire pressure before a road trip, there is one commonly overlooked car care component it would be a bright idea to remember: headlight maintenance. As the National Safety Council points out, driving at night is more hazardous than at any other time since vision—one of the Read More …
FABULOUS FRUIT Delicious Drinks
(NAPSI)—Fruit can be a great way to add color and flavor to any drink recipe. For example, give lemonades a pink twist with watermelon and strawberry. Or add blackberries and blueberries to an iced tea for a refreshing flair. Adult beverages can also benefit from a fruity mix-up, with margaritas leading the way. The natural Read More …
FINANCIAL PLANNING Consider Annuities For Dependable Retirement Income
(NAPSI)—More than 10,000 Baby Boomers will turn 65 today, and about 10,000 more will cross that threshold every day for the next 13 years. Few of them, however, will take the time to adequately plan for the next phase of their lives. Many Americans expect Social Security to provide much of their retirement income, despite Read More …
YOUR MONEY Selling Your Life Insurance Policy: Why And How
(NAPSI)—A growing number of American seniors are discovering the hidden value in an important asset—their life insurance policies. Americans aged 65 or older leave more than $100 billion in benefits on the table each year by lapsing or surrendering these policies. One reason is that it can be a problem for many retirees to afford Read More …
NUTRITION IN A NUTSHELL Peanuts And Peanut Butter Can Reduce Diabetes Risk
(NAPSI)—Enjoying a peanut butter sandwich at lunch or snacking on a handful of peanuts won’t just fill you up. It’ll also reduce your diabetes risk, according to a new Harvard School of Public Health study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The study is the first to compare the long-term effects of eating animal Read More …
TRAVEL TIPS Five Ways To Improve Your Next Road Trip
(NAPSI)—Before you answer the call of the open road, help ensure that your trip is hassle-free by preparing your vehicle so it’s ready to log those long miles. Consider the following: Check vehicle fluid levels: Before starting any road trip, make sure your vehicle has the proper level of recommended fluids. For maximum efficiency, get Read More …