Facing Your Fears In Four New And Notable Stories “Carnevale” by Peter Fortunato (NAPSI)—This is an extraordinary coming-of-age story about young Italian-American boy Guido Diamante, who grew up in his family-owned inn in New York’s Hudson Valley. But it’s so much more. Orbiting Guido are characters so colorful they nearly upstage our hero. Guido’s labyrinth Read More …
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Family Matters
Sisters Reunited After 72 Years Apart (NAPSI)—Armed conflict, international disasters and migration can mean tragic separation for too many families. But there is hope—and you can play a role. Who Can Help As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross and Red Crescent teams help reconnect families separated by international crises. Two sisters Read More …
Be Car Care Aware
Six Quick Tips For Winter Driving (NAPSI)—When it comes to winter car care, many motorists tend to think of antifreeze and batteries—but vehicles need extra attention in winter, especially when the temperatures drop. “Making sure your vehicle is properly prepared for all of winter’s elements will help you avoid the aggravation of an unplanned road Read More …
Holiday Hints
Pointers On Protecting Your Packages And Property (NAPSI)—This holiday season, the Postal Service™ looks forward to delivering a great deal of holiday cheer, along with more than 15 billion mail pieces. The United States Postal Inspection Service®, the federal law enforcement arm of the Postal Service, is working to keep your important shipments safe and Read More …
Holiday Gift Ideas
Four Personalized Gift Ideas for Some of the Hardest People on Your Shopping List (NAPSI)—If you’re like many people, you’re sometimes stumped by what to give certain special folks on your list: your grandma, your mother-in-law or a cousin you rarely see. Fortunately, when in doubt, you can still give a gift that’s personal. There Read More …
Planning Your Retirement
The Retirement Balancing Act: Safeguarding Your Retirement Nest Egg as a Caregiver (NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Census, by 2035, older generations are projected to outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history, thus increasing the need for caregivers. Millions of adults, including Boomers, are already taking care of loved ones and facing new realities Read More …
Contest Corner
Enter the Money Smart Kids Contest to Win Big For Your Child’s School (NAPSI)—If you think your kids could be more money conscious, you’re far from alone. In fact, according to the National Financial Educators’ Council, fewer than one in four children talk to their parents about money with any frequency. Fortunately, teaching kids about Read More …
Gift Ideas
Gifts That Do A World Of Good (NAPSI)—This holiday season, you don’t have to look far to find items that deliver great features and functionality but use less energy. Products that earn the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR label save money on energy bills and help protect the environment, making them gifts that do Read More …
Gift Ideas
Last Minute Gift Ideas From The Grocery Store (NAPSI)—No time to shop? Check out these stocking stuffers for the Foodie or Home Chef in your life. You can pick them up at your local grocery store while you’re picking up ingredients for your holiday meal or purchase at tinyurl.com/BHgifts. “You can pick up stocking stuffers Read More …
Eye On Health
How People With Low Vision Can Stay Safe And Independent (NAPSI)—People with low vision have blind spots that can make it difficult or impossible to drive, read or see faces. These impairments cannot be corrected by surgery or glasses. What’s more, too many are blind to the realization that much can be done to improve Read More …