(NAPSI)—Whether we live in Idaho or India, we are bound together by, and intimately connected to, the ocean. It covers 71 percent of the Earth’s surface and over 90 percent of the habitable space; it is the source of half the oxygen we breathe; it regulates the temperature and creates the climate and weather we Read More …
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EDUCATION NEWS AND NOTES Using Academic Practices To Improve Your Communications
(NAPSI)—In today’s fast-paced world, new content is coming out faster than many people can keep up. According to an article in Science Daily, 90 percent of the world’s data has been generated in just the last few years. People actively develop new content every day, whether in their professional roles or when choosing what to Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Five Ways To Help Your Child Become A Responsible Digital Citizen by Yalda T. Uhls, M.B.A., Ph.D. UCLA, Children’s Digital Media Center@LA, Adjunct Professor, Common Sense Media, youth development expert
(NAPSI)—Why is “Dot.,” a new original animated series on Sprout from Industrial Brothers in association with The Jim Henson Company and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, so timely and important? In 2017, 10 years after the iPhone was introduced, mobile technology has rapidly changed the way we interact with media. Children as young as 2 use Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Maximize Your Basement’s Potential by Scott McGillivray
(NAPSI)—With house prices on the rise, finishing a basement is the latest trend toward building even more equity in the home. A finished basement can offer a little extra room to give a growing family space to breathe, and with so many uses, a renovated basement may be the exact solution to what your home Read More …
MAKING LIFE MORE FUN Try A Tropical Stay-cation For A Day
(NAPSI)—For a great family time together, enjoy a minivacation at home by bringing a bit of the warmth of the Caribbean into your house. Here are five hints on how: Get a taste of the place with such popular Caribbean foods as jerk chicken or other meat (smoked or grilled meat marinated in a very Read More …
WEDDING WISDOM Five Ways To Showcase Your Rock ‘N’ Roll Wedding
(NAPSI)—So, you’re gearing up for that special day. Your wedding day. Unlike many brides, though, you’ve been imagining something a little different from the norm. You’re more of a Billy Idol “White Wedding” and apple-bobbing bride than an “Ave Maria” and bouquet-tossing bride. Which is great. And which is why there’s a member of Professional Read More …
UNSUNG HEROES Thank A Teacher
(NAPSI)—Although National Teacher Appreciation Week begins on Sunday, May 7, 2017, any time is a good time to acknowledge all the teachers who make a positive impact on children’s lives. Send A Free Thank-You Video E-card To help facilitate giving thanks to our nation’s often undervalued K−12 teachers, the national nonprofit AdoptAClassroom.org offers a free Read More …
VACATIONS OF A LIFETIME Experiential Getaways: Making Your Vacation A True Adventure
(NAPSI)—American travelers today are looking to get more out of their vacation. No longer content just hitting the regular tourist hot spots, they want to explore a destination’s local culture and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences. In an American Express survey, over 72 percent of respondents said they would rather spend money on experiences than things and Read More …
YOUR HEALTH The Healing Power Of Art Therapy
(NAPSI)—We all love art—music, painting, literature, theater, dance. All these things bring us joy and enrich our lives. But art also plays a very important role in healing. Art therapy is becoming an increasingly effective way to treat trauma, especially among our country’s wounded warriors. Music, writing and visual art therapy programs at military care Read More …
ENTERTAINING IDEAS Have A Marvelous Musical Evening
(NAPSI)—When it comes to having fun with friends, adding a few new twists to an old idea can make your party a hit…a musical hit, that is, if you consider hosting a sing-along party. Here are a few tips that can help: • You can rent a karaoke machine or just make your own music, Read More …