(NAPSI)—Summer’s just around the corner. Kids are counting the days until school’s out. Parents are frantically searching for spots at all the right camps. Summer means fun in the sun: cookouts, camping, fireworks and, of course, swimming. But for many, summer’s about taking a nice seat inside a cool movie theater to enjoy the biggest Read More …
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GREAT GRILLING
(NAPSI)—One of the top trends in barbecue today is the movement toward more individual expression. “It used to be that barbecue styles were determined by regions, but in our Internet-connected, melting-pot nation, those regional styles are evolving,” explained Jamie Purviance, chef and author of the new for 2016 “Weber’s New American Barbecue.” “Younger grillers are Read More …
Purdue And CME Group Keep The Pulse Of The U.S. Agricultural Economy
(NAPSI)—There is a new economic index this year—and it matters to anyone interested in the health of our economy. Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and the derivatives marketplace CME Group have partnered to launch the Purdue/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer-a monthly nationwide measure of the health of the U.S. agricultural economy. “The U.S. farm Read More …
BOOK NEWS AND NOTES Sci-Fi Contest Winners
(NAPSI)—Fame and fortune can come to the writers and artists who enter an unusual contest. This year, Matt Dovey of England and Adrian Massaro of Argentina were the grand prize winners of the 32nd annual L. Ron Hubbard Achievement Awards for Writers & Illustrators of the Future Contests for Science Fiction & Fantasy. A dozen Read More …
HOME SWEET HOME Clean Indoor Air
(NAPSI)—For clean, fresh air in your house, you need effective filters in your heating and cooling ducts. This is especially important if you have pets, plants, or people with allergies around. The newer sort of filters can remove more and much smaller particles than could older fiberglass filters. Dirty filters let dirt, allergens and mold Read More …
LEARN TO SAVE A LIFE Learn To Save A Life
(NAPSI)—Because 70 percent of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, learning CPR can mean the life you save may be someone you know and love. Performing CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. To help, the American Heart Association offers a simplified version of CPR that encourages even those without formal Read More …
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT Going Green With Redwood Decking
(NAPSI)—Many homeowners may be pleased and surprised to learn that some of the products that are friendliest to the environment come from the environment—and are available for their own houses. Redwood is an excellent example, offering more environmental benefits than anything man-made—from how it’s grown and harvested to how it can be reused and repurposed. Read More …
DIABETES & YOU Innovations In Diabetes Care Bring Patients More Control by Jean Louis Selam, M.D.
(NAPSI)—According to the American Diabetes Association, at least a third of Americans will develop the condition at some time in their lives. It can’t be cured but it can be managed. While medicine has improved the quality of life of people with diabetes significantly over the years, the need for some way to regulate blood Read More …
KITCHEN CORNER Six Things You May Not Have Known You Could Do With Your Range
(NAPSI)—Here’s hot news for home cooks: You may be able to get much more out of the kitchen stove than you realize. Today’s ranges let you do more than just heat up a frozen pizza or boil water. Here are six things you can do to make meals easier, faster and more fun to make. Read More …
FIRE SAFETY June Is National Safety Month: Tips To Protect Your Family And Home From Fire
(NAPSI)—There are more than 300,000 residential fires in the U.S. each year, according to the National Fire Protection Association. But a few simple steps can help keep you and yours safe. Learn more at http://www.rayovac.com/Learning/fire-safety.aspx. Editors’ Note: Although June is National Safety Month, this article can be helpful to your readers at any time.