(NAPSI)—The car you’ll drive 12 years from now may be on the drawing board today. Will it be sleek and speedy? High tech and highly connected? Will it run on gasoline? Batteries? Fusion? Will it work underwater? Will it fly? Whatever it is, it could mean a great opportunity for a talented high school student—perhaps Read More …
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FLORIDA NEWS & NOTES Time To Get Ready, Florida by Chip LaMarca
(NAPSI)—Florida has now sustained 117 direct hits by hurricanes in recorded history, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. This is almost twice as many major storms as the runner-up state of Texas. In fact, in Florida’s annual hurricane season, which runs from June through November, residents can anticipate tropical storm and hurricane warnings Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES Mind-Body Workshops Help Military Heroes Heal
(NAPSI)—To help veterans, active-duty members of the military and their families better cope with stress and trauma, the American Red Cross created a new set of workshops teaching easy-to-use skills that promote wellness through mind-body connection. What They Do These Mind-Body Workshops focus on the powerful ways in which emotional, mental, social and spiritual factors Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Major Study: Therapy Dogs Can Help Families Of Children With Cancer
(NAPSI)—Dogs have long been called Mankind’s best friend, but a major new scientific study now indicates that a dog may also be a family’s best friend in times of their greatest need. Following seven years of pioneering research, American Humane, the country’s first national humane organization, revealed the results of its long-awaited “Canines and Childhood Read More …
GOOD NEWS DEPARTMENT #PoweringGood: Power Equipment Helps People Give Back
(NAPSI)—While digging out after a winter snowstorm can be a lot of hard work, the job is made easier thanks to many people who use their snow throwers to clear not only their own driveway, but also their neighbors’. Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), says he hears stories Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Finding Help With Expensive Medications by Jeffrey Lewis
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you love is one of the millions of Americans with a chronic disease or a life-threatening condition, pharmaceutical manufacturers and their partners offer you a gift of hope this holiday season. Pharmaceutical manufacturers are criticized as Scrooge or the Grinch in our country’s health care system. Elected officials and advocacy organizations Read More …
Overcoming Isolation And Loneliness
(NAPSI)—If you’ve ever felt lonely, you’re not alone. Researchers at the University of Chicago found that nearly half of older adults in America experience some degree of loneliness. The University of Chicago study is part of Connect2Affect, a collaborative effort spearheaded by AARP Foundation to learn more about isolation and loneliness in older adults and Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES PSAT/NMSQT Gives Students Learning Tools And Opportunities
(NAPSI)—Every year, some 4 million students take the PSAT/NMSQT, a valuable part of preparing students for college success. When the results come in, they get so much more than a score—they get an invitation to productive practice and a connection to distinct benefits and opportunities to support their journey to college. That’s because the PSAT/NMSQT Read More …
VOLUNTEERS WANTED Older People Improve Life For Others And Themselves
(NAPSI)—Many older Americans have discovered that sharing their accumulated wisdom with others who need help can be a big win all around. Here’s a look at two ways you can stretch your mind and show your heart: Experience Corps AARP Foundation Experience Corps unites teachers, schools and older adults to improve children’s academic and social Read More …
AMERICA’S PROTECTORS Understanding Education And Military Families
(NAPSI)—America’s military service members make great sacrifices for our country—and for their own families—but are their kids getting what they need from our K−12 education system? A new national survey of service members, spouses and veterans looks at educational options for military families, their satisfaction and how their choices can play a role in whether Read More …