(NAPSI)—We spend an average of 45 years in the workplace. Are you doing what you love? Is it time to take a step back and evaluate if your job is really the right one for you? Do you want to learn more about what other opportunities are out there? The first thing you need to Read More …
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MOVING IDEAS Three Simple Tips
(NAPSI)—Moving season is officially under way. The average person will move around 11 times, yet not many will rethink the moving process. Here are some tips to update your approach: Restyle Your Move—Don’t repeat tired mistakes from your old home in your new one. Watch online moving makeover videos that demonstrate the right way to Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Protect Your Family From Mosquitoes Six Ways
(NAPSI)—According to the World Health Organization, as many as 3 to 4 million people may be exposed to the Zika virus in the next 12 months—but you and your family don’t have to be among them. To combat the Zika virus–carrying Aedes mosquito, the use of personal insect repellents is already surging in many places Read More …
VA Brings Mental Health Support Closer To Home For Rural Veterans
(NAPSI)—When Jesse* moved back to North Carolina after serving in the Vietnam War, he grew out his hair and pretended to be a war protester. “I didn’t want to say I was a Marine,” he said. He struggled with depression and feelings of shame. Later, nightmares got worse and other signs of post-traumatic stress disorder Read More …
High School Graduates: Sign Up Jobs And Grants
(NAPSI)—According to the U.S. Department of Education, some 3.2 million high school students are expected to graduate this year. If any of them is a young man you care about, first, congratulations, and second, there’s an important step he needs to take to qualify for many kinds of jobs and scholarships: registering with the Selective Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Four Tips For Protecting Your Family From Fire
(NAPSI)—According to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 350,000 home fires occur each year—but you can help your family stay safe. Fire Safety Suggestions Keep your family safe by: Having at least one fire alarm on each floor of the house and in each bedroom. Checking the batteries monthly and replacing them at least Read More …
NEWS OF OLDER AMERICANS Four Tips About Medical Alert Devices
(NAPSI)—All year round, sons and daughters of every age search for a unique and thoughtful gift for their dad to celebrate a birthday, Father’s Day, Christmas and other holidays. For parents who live with chronic conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or COPD, and may live alone or may be at risk of falling, gifts 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 …
VETERAN NEWS & NOTES Your Next Mission—Helping Veterans Transition From The Military To A Civilian Career by Greg Call, Retired Marine and Veterans Program Manager at LinkedIn
(NAPSI)—Like many veterans, I joined the Marine Corps after 9/11 because I wanted to make a difference. Following my service, which included a tour in Afghanistan, I faced the reality of transition back to civilian life with a mix of emotions, but ultimately, like a military operation—with a plan, support, the right tools and clarity Read More …
MANAGING YOUR MONEY What You Should Know About Your Chip Card by Stephanie Ericksen
(NAPSI)—Hundreds of millions of chip cards have been distributed to help strengthen the security of the U.S. payments system. Instead of swiping these cards, you’ll be asked to insert your card in the terminal and keep it there until prompted to remove. Whether you’re using one for the first time or are getting used to Read More …