(NAPSI)—Here’s eye-opening news: If you’re like most Americans, you need more sleep. What The Studies Show According to Princess Cruises’ seventh annual Relaxation Report by Wakefield Research on the importance of sleep: 72 percent of working Americans take an average of five days off every year—a full workweek—just to catch up on sleep. 50 percent Read More …
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NAMES IN THE NEWS Veteran NASA Astronauts Brian Duffy And Scott Parazynski Inducted Into United States Astronaut Hall Of Fame
(NAPSI)—Space for two more: Veteran NASA astronauts Brian Duffy and Scott Parazynski joined a prestigious group of American space heroes in the United States Astronaut Hall of Fame during a moving ceremony at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Duffy and Parazynski make up the 15th group of space shuttle astronauts to be inducted into the Read More …
KIDS IN THE KITCHEN Teach Your Kids To Cook On Vacation
(NAPSI)—Cooking with your children can be a rewarding activity. It teaches them about nutrition, gives them a useful life skill, and exercises their knowledge of math and reading. It can be a lot of fun and give you a new way to bond as a family. It can also take time, and most people, when Read More …
TRAVEL NEWS What Airport Travelers Really Want by William Brooks, PE
(NAPSI)—Here’s good news for travelers: Enhanced customer service is paramount for business and leisure travelers and savvy airports are making it a top priority. Through innovative design and technology, airports can evolve into destinations that accommodate sophisticated customers with hassle-free air travel and shorter wait times. Here are four hints that can take them far: Read More …
BE CAR CARE AWARE Dream Vacation Or Nightmare Road Trip? Pre-Trip Vehicle Check Can Make The Difference
(NAPSI)—Road trip car trouble can be a real nightmare but performing a pre-trip vehicle check can help you avoid a vacation breakdown disaster. Before you hit the road, the Car Care Council recommends a vehicle check to help avoid the inconvenience, potential safety hazards and unplanned expense of breaking down miles away from home. Check Read More …
PETS & PEOPLE Take Your Cat On An Adventure
(NAPSI)—Whether it’s exploring the great outdoors or within the walls of their own home, cats have a knack for making the ordinary extraordinary. To help cat owners rethink the ordinary and inspire them to keep the adventure alive with their cats, Purina Pro Plan is partnering with Adventure Cats to proclaim June 15 as National Read More …
TRAVEL TIPS Five Ways To Improve Your Next Road Trip
(NAPSI)—Before you answer the call of the open road, help ensure that your trip is hassle-free by preparing your vehicle so it’s ready to log those long miles. Consider the following: Check vehicle fluid levels: Before starting any road trip, make sure your vehicle has the proper level of recommended fluids. For maximum efficiency, get Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ECONOMY Young Investors Win
(NAPSI)—Students across the country can invest a hypothetical $100,000 and gain an understanding of the economy and the government that many consider beyond price. It’s part of a 14-week challenge that organizes teams of middle and high school students by congressional district and state and teaches the importance of saving and investing, while promoting a Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Make Your Vacation Home Work For You
(NAPSI)—One of the last things most homeowners think about when buying the vacation home of their dreams is work. They’re envisioning more getaways and time with family and friends. However, if and when they decide to rent out their property to bring in some extra revenue, that can be a different story. While peer-to-peer sharing Read More …
MAKING FAMILY LIFE MORE FUN Getting Away From It All, Altogether
(NAPSI)—If your family is like all too many these days, you didn’t get to go on vacation last year. According to the travel industry analyst Skift, nearly half of America didn’t take a single vacation day in 2015. One answer can be to spend quality time together by renting a villa. Families that have tried Read More …