Nine Things NOT To Do This Holiday Season (NAPSI)—Keeping your mail secure is always a priority for the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, but during the holidays it’s even more important to keep your mail safe and your holidays happy. Criminals, however, are looking for ways to ruin this joyful time. Here are some things you Read More …
Category: Technology
HEALTH MATTERS
New Invention May Reduce The Need For Masks (NAPSI)—A new approach to indoor ventilation has been developed that can significantly decrease the risk of COVID and influenza outbreaks in schools, offices and other indoor environments, and even speed a reduction in mask wear. The innovative invention captures and cleans individuals’ breaths within seconds, before potential Read More …
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS
Processing And Delivering The U.S. Mail (NAPSI)—Here’s intriguing information on how mail gets processed—something everyone should know: The U.S. Postal Service has nearly 34,000 Post Office locations and more than 300 processing and distribution facilities nationwide. The expansive network processes nearly 430 million pieces of mail each day. How It Works Once you place your Read More …
OFFICE SPACE
Many Americans Begrudgingly Return To The Office Full Time; Most Expect Mandatory Vaccinations (NAPSI)—A new nationwide survey, commissioned by OfficeSpace Software and conducted by The Harris Poll, revealed half of those who went into an office prior to the pandemic don’t want to do so any more. When asked to identify which best describes their Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS
Simple Packing Tips To Ship Holiday Gifts (NAPSI)—Sending gifts to friends and family and getting them there intact can be easy, if you know how. Fortunately, the United States Postal Service does and offers these helpful tips: •To ensure items arrive safely, leave space for extra cushioning inside the package. Stuff glass and fragile, hollow Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
How To Achieve A Healthy Mind And Body In The New Normal (NAPSI)—The way people live—from how they eat, sleep, work and move their bodies—has been disrupted in the last year-and-a-half, and adapting to and achieving mind-body balance amid these changes is no easy task. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to alter routines and take Read More …
Medicare Open Enrollment Offers Opportunities to Access Affordable Fitness Programs
(NAPSI)—Millions of older adults are making important decisions about their health insurance coverage—including fitness and wellness benefits—during Medicare Open Enrollment. Seniors and other Medicare-eligible persons who choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan may have access to covered services not offered through original Medicare, such as dental care, vision exams, hearing aids, and fitness Read More …
THANKSGIVING IDEAS
Tips To Reduce Food Waste At Thanksgiving by Dr. Jean Buzby (NAPSI)—Each year, the average American family of four loses $1,500 to uneaten food—that’s about 1,160 pounds of food. At holiday or any time, it’s a good idea to think about how you can keep household food waste in check. Thanksgiving may be different this Read More …
HOME TRENDS
Renters Rely On Reviews And Ratings During Pandemic (NAPSI)—For renters seeking a new apartment community since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, finding the best place to live has come down to the three Rs—ratings, reviews and reputation. The search for a new place to rent can bring challenges and stresses, but pandemic concerns and Read More …
EDUCATION NEWS & NOTES
Why Every Student Should Take An Aptitude Test (NAPSI)—A question many teens are often asked is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” While becoming a YouTube star or a rock star may be the “official” answer, most people end up pursuing careers they are familiar with through family, friends or day-to-day Read More …