Separated by Crisis, Reunited by Volunteers (NAPSI)—Each year, armed conflicts and natural disasters wreak havoc on a global scale. Yet even after the immediate crisis passes, the devastation can last much longer—particularly when families are torn apart amidst circumstance and chaos. In these cases, family members are often left with few resources and no sense Read More …
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Your Health
5 Important Medicare Changes Coming For 2020 (NAPSI)—If you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, or are considering one, you will have more plan choices with a wider range of benefits to help you better manage your day-to-day health needs during this year’s open enrollment period. Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period, which runs from Oct. 15 Read More …
Protecting Your Property
Future-proofing Tips For Texas Building Owners (NAPSI)—Texas is a great place for companies to do business and developers are building fast to keep up. Texas also experiences extreme weather and forces property owners to think seriously about how their new facilities can endure these extremes. On average, Texas experiences at least one major natural disaster Read More …
Community Concerns
Volunteers Needed To Answer The Call (NAPSM)—When an emergency strikes, firefighters are there to answer the call. What people may not realize is that the majority of these firefighters are volunteers, donating their time and energy to be there for those in need. “It really is neighbors helping neighbors,” said Steve Hirsch, volunteer firefighter and Read More …
Volunteer Wanted
Volunteers Needed To Answer The Call (NAPSI)—When an emergency strikes, firefighters are there to answer the call. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that fire departments responded to over 35 million calls in 2016. What people may not realize is that the majority of these firefighters are volunteers, donating their time and Read More …
Managing Your Money
These Behaviors Make You A Scam Target (NAPSI)—If you spend a lot of time on social media sites or looking for great online deals, you may wear a bullseye when it comes to scammers hunting for prey, according to groundbreaking fraud research from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust and the Read More …
Protecting Our Environment
Celebrate ENERGY STAR Day-Every Day (NAPSI)—Every October, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrates ENERGY STAR Day to raise awareness about the benefits of saving energy today, tomorrow, and for good. The typical household spends about $2,000 a year on energy bills. American consumers interested in saving money on their utility bills can look for Read More …
Booktrib’s Bookbites
Kidnapping, World Cultures, Murder, And Explosions—Mysteries Of Four Kinds “The Tower of Songs” by Casey Barrett (Kensington) (NAPSI)—As P.I. Duck Darley navigates one of his most difficult tasks to date—the road to sobriety—he is tested with a complex missing person’s case in New York City. Duck can empathize with sarcastic teen Layla Soto, whose damaged Read More …
Books Worth Reading
Authorized Biography Of Bill Marriott, Founder Of The Largest Hotel Chain In The World, Shares Never-Before-Published Stories That Made Him An International Business Icon (NAPSI)—From a root beer stand to the largest hotel chain in the world, Bill Marriott was the driving force behind the growth of the world-famous Marriott hotel company. “Bill Marriott: Success Read More …
Caregiver’s Corner
Caregivers, Take Care: How To Keep Your Caregiving Duties From Overwhelming You (NAPSI)—Caregiving for a loved one can be a fulfilling, yet overwhelming experience. Forty million Americans provide care for their aging loved one each year, and spend an average of 24.4 hours per week doing so. Try as one may to create a balanced Read More …