Home Fire Risks Increase As Weather Cools (NAPSI)—The fall and winter seasons bring cooler temperatures, holidays, and images of cozy nights by the fireplace. Yet the change in seasons also comes with the chance of severe weather and an increase in fire risks. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more home fires occur in winter Read More …
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Work Wise
Explore Work With Confidence (NAPSI)—With unemployment at a 50-year low, companies are eager to draw talent from a diverse pool of job seekers, and organizations have recognized the inherent value in a diverse workforce that includes qualified employees with disabilities. Yet, for many who rely on Social Security disability benefits for income and Medicare or Read More …
Booktrib’s Bookbites
For Thriller Fans, A Modern Day Indiana Jones Is Back And Better Than Ever “The Spanish Papers” by Kevin Tumlinson (NAPSI)—Kevin Tumlinson’s archeologist hero Dan Kotler, star of “The Spanish Papers” and seven other thriller novels, is more than a modern Indiana Jones. He believes artifacts belong in museums, but he’s got cash to throw Read More …
Small Business News & Notes
Study Shows Gift Cards Can Give A Boost To Small Businesses (NAPSI)—If you own or run any of America’s nearly 31 million small businesses, recent research reveals gift cards can be a real gift to your bottom line. According to a 2019 Small Business Gift Card Study commissioned by First Data, now Fiserv, gift card Read More …
News For Older Americans
Seniors Have A Lot To Smile About (NAPSI)—Healthy teeth and gums are an important part of overall well-being. However, as people age, they become more prone to gum disease and other oral health problems. With regular dental check-ups and proper care, your smile may never get old. Smile, California, the Medi-Cal Dental Program’s campaign to Read More …
Technology In Our Lives
Simple Steps To Declutter Your Phone (NAPSI)—Have you ever scrolled endlessly through your photos on your phone to find that special one you took weeks ago? Or, perhaps you have that one important e-mail that takes forever to find in your inbox? An organization overhaul isn’t just for your closet. You can take advantage of Read More …
Cooking Corner
Bring The Family Back To The Dinner Table With Five Quick Tips (NAPSI)—With summer in the rearview mirror, school back in session and days getting shorter, it’s the perfect time to rethink your dinner routine. One problem: The only routine you can stick to is not having one. Fortunately, you don’t need to commit to Read More …
Children’s Health Update
Ask The Doctor: Early Morning Challenges With ADHD (NAPSI)—ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by impairing levels of inattention, disorganization, and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.1 For people with ADHD, these behaviors are more severe, occur more often, and interfere with or reduce the quality of how they function socially, at school, or in a job.2 Does your child Read More …
Health Awareness
Medicare Enrollment Season Is Coming: 5 Tips To Make Sure You’re In The Right Plan (NAPSI)—Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2019. This is your yearly chance to shop for insurance coverage that best meets your needs. People covered by Medicare will have even more plans with a host of Read More …
Booktrib’s Bookbites
Four Women’s Fiction Books Explore Diverse Family Dramas “Wild Boar in the Cane Field” by Anniqua Rana (She Writes Press) (NAPSI)—This poignant and compelling story depicts the tragedy that can affect the lives of those who live in South Asia—and demonstrates the heroism anyone is capable of even in the face of traumatic realities. Baby Read More …