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SCHOOL NEWS & NOTES

School Shopping Savings Suggestions (NAPSI)—When it comes to bargains on back-to-school supplies, the early bird gets the backpack. Compared to July 2020, online prices for office supplies and clothes were up 4.8% and 11.13%, respectively, according to research by the eCommerce analytics firm Profitero. It tracks online prices for thousands of products sold on popular Read More …

POINTERS FOR PARENTS

A Safe Way to Return to Play (NAPSI)—As life returns to normal following an impossibly difficult year, one aspect of the pandemic likely to remain is the understanding that clean, germ-free environments are important—especially when it comes to children. It’s well documented that playtime is vital to kids’ social and emotional health; unstructured play helps Read More …

HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS

What To Ask When Hiring A Contractor (NAPSI)—With record-high real estate prices, a growing number of homeowners are remodeling or renovating their existing homes rather than buying new. Increased demand and continued supply chain issues, however, have led to delays in getting quotes, uncertainties in the availability of materials, rising costs and an increase in Read More …

SCIENCE IN OUR LIVES

Controlling Seasonal Diseases In Cattle (NAPSI)—Here’s something cattle ranchers know: Each season brings with it different health challenges for their livestock, from respiratory diseases to eye and foot infections, to enteric and other systemic infections. But there are solutions. What The Vet Says Explains Eric Moore, DVM, “To successfully keep cattle healthy and productive includes Read More …

HEALTH NEWS AND NOTES

They Saved A Baby’s Life—Here’s How You Could, Too (NAPSI)—If your family is like most, you’ve spent months preparing for the joys and challenges that arise with the arrival of a new baby—and if your family is like many, you’ve discovered not everything can be planned. One Family’s Story Consider the case of the McKennas: Read More …

TRAVEL TOPICS

Getting “On the Road” Digital Nomad Style Or Digital Nomad Life For 55+ Americans (NAPSI)—If you’re like roughly two-thirds of Americans, you expect to travel this year. So, whether it’s camping, visiting national landmarks or splurging on a first-rate resort, travelers want to do it all—as soon as possible. Who’s Going This seems particularly true Read More …

NEWSWORTHY TRENDS

Across The U.S., Non-white Neighborhoods Are Hotter Than White Ones (NAPSI)—Nationwide, in both major cities and small towns, neighborhoods with more Black, Hispanic and Asian residents experience hotter temperatures during summer heatwaves than nearby white residents, regardless of a neighborhood’s income. These racial disparities exist because non-white neighborhoods tend to be more densely built up Read More …

HEALTH NEWS AND NOTES

Treating “Untreatable” Cancers: Functional Profiling Comes of Age (NAPSI)—Over 1.8 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year according to the American Cancer Society. If you or someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer you may be relieved to know there are techniques available that can improve your likelihood of response and survival by Read More …

NEWSWORTHY TRENDS

Americans Ready To Vacation With A Vengeance To Make Up For Lost Time (NAPSI)—One of the many long-lasting effects of the pandemic is a shift in the work-life balance. According to a survey by a world leader in travel deals, after a long year of sheltering at home, 92% of Americans plan to travel in Read More …

HEALTH AWARENESS

What Should People With Diabetes Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine? (NAPSI)—With the three new COVID-19 vaccines widely available, millions of Americans have been encouraged to get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, as of July 2021, 47% of the total U.S. population is now fully vaccinated and over 182 million Read More …