Nothing Micro About Microcap Fraud (NAPSI)—Major events and times of uncertainty are often exploited to perpetrate fraud, with microcap securities remaining a primary tool for such schemes. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Since news of the virus first broke, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended trading by several dozen issuers for potentially Read More …
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HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS
What To Know About Mold And Mildew (NAPSI)—If you’re like a lot of homeowners, your domicile is in danger from an insidious, invisible growth—mold—and you don’t even know it. That’s because for many people, mold conjures up images of smelly, green and black growth that can cause serious respiratory issues. It is often found in Read More …
HINTS FOR THE HOME
Quality HVAC Cleaning (NAPSI)—You could be more comfortable at home for less money. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, cleaning a HVAC system lets it run more efficiently. Clean, efficient systems are less likely to break down, last longer and generally operate more effectively. Here are answers to common questions on how to go Read More …
PET PEEVES
Be Aware: Any Dog Can Bite (NAPSI)—Most people would probably agree that having a dog charge at them and bite is a frightening experience. The Postal Service reports that that is exactly what happened to over 5,800 letter carriers in 2020. That represented an increase over the previous year. Several things added to the mix; Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IN OUR LIVES
Grocers Rely On Robots And Data To Improve Shoppers’ In-Store Experience (NAPSI)—Autonomous robots are becoming a familiar sight for grocery shoppers as they roam store aisles scanning shelves for missing, mispriced or misplaced products. Along the way, they collect and connect critical data about store-shelf conditions and alert grocers about popular items that are out Read More …
UNDERSTANDING OUR ENVIRONMENT
Climate Change Likely Shifted The Axis Of The Earth, According To A New Study (NAPSI)—Global warming that caused glacial melting is likely the cause of a shift in the movement of the Earth’s poles in the 1990s, according to a new study in Geophysical Research Letters, AGU’s journal for high-impact, short-format reports with immediate implications Read More …
HEALTHY AGING
3 Safe Senior Exercise Options For Summer (NAPS)—Sunshine and warm weather have many people thinking about new workout options. If you’re ready to kickstart your fitness routine—but want to do so safely—consider these three simple tips: 1.Check in with your gym about its COVID-safe offerings. Many Americans who have been avoiding public places this past year Read More …
ENERGY MATTERS
Save Energy, Money And The Climate (NAPSI)—After over a year of staying close to home, lots of people are ready for summer fun. However, warm days can mean much higher energy bills—but you can do something about that. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program has a few tips to help you prep your Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH
COVID Testing In Schools: What You Should Know (NAPSI)—Enabling K-12 schools to reopen for in-person learning is a high priority for parents, communities and governments. In fact, President Biden’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness was launched to fund COVID testing for teachers, staff and students in an effort to create a Read More …
OUR HEALTH
You Could Save Someone From Sickle Cell Disease (NAPSI)—On World Sickle Cell Day, June 19, and all through the year, disparities in healthcare can result in unequal outcomes for people of color—but that can be remedied. The Problem Sickle cell disease affects 100,000 people in the U.S., mostly Black and bi-racial. People living with sickle Read More …