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Veterans News & Notes

DAV Provides a Century of Care for Disabled Veterans (NAPSI)—From a World War I veteran who lost both legs to a Vietnam vet suffering the effects of Agent Orange to a young Marine with post-traumatic stress disorder finding her way after returning home from Afghanistan—many of America’s veterans live with physical, mental and emotional injuries Read More …

Money Matters

RV Owners are the Surprise Financial Success Story of the Year Unprecedented RV rental demand from cautious travelers has made owning an RV the go-to entrepreneurial venture of the year (NAPSI)—Millions of Americans who own an RV have it parked in their driveway or a storage facility for the better part of the year. With Read More …

Your Yard

Checklist: The Right Equipment To Create The Yard Of Your Dreams (NAPSI)—These days, many families are spending more time at home and “staycation-ing.” A beautiful landscape improves curb appeal and can increase your home value by as much as 17%, so investing in yard care can be a smart financial decision. An amazing yard extends Read More …

Five Fast Tips To Keep More Of Your Money

(NAPSI)—With day-to-day activities affected by the coronavirus, many people greatly reduced their spending. While saving money is great, a solid financial plan is even better. Here are hints on how: 1.Make a budget, but focus on the things that you can control. You can’t change your mortgage or rent payment overnight, but you can eat Read More …

Food Facts

Feeding A Global Need: Youth Hunger And Malnutrition Continue To Grow (NAPSI)—According to the United States Department of Agriculture, in the U.S., more than 12 million children receive free or reduced-price breakfast at school, and more than 29.7 million get lunch through the national school lunch program. For many, school meals are the only consistent Read More …

Booktrib’s BookBites

Four Great Reads: Fictional Pandemic All Too Real; Making America Sacred Again; An Immigration Story; Disappearing Jets “Viral” by Kevin E. Ready  (NAPSI)—A story of hope and the indomitable will of the human spirit. This is a popular fiction saga of a pandemic—written well before the COVID-19 virus was ever heard of—and the actions taken Read More …

Energy Matters

Residential Solar + Battery Storage Solutions Protect Against Utility Outages (NAPSI)—The market for energy storage is growing—and with good reason. With power disruptions from electrical utilities driven by wildfires, storms, hurricanes and the continued decay of the power grid across the country, homeowners have turned to new solutions to keep the lights on.   At Read More …

Men’s Health

Every Young Man Should Know About This Type Of Cancer Prevention (NAPSI)—Young men and those who care about them should consider the story of Max Mallory. At 22 he graduated from college and started his dream job in the video game industry. He landed the job before graduation at the company where he had interned Read More …

Protecting Your Assets

Get Ready: 10 Tips To Help Home And Business Owners Prepare Ahead Of Storms, Hurricanes And Floods (NAPSI)—The preparations you make now, ahead of storms, floods or hurricanes, can help you recover faster and stay safe during cleanup. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, Read More …

Pet Peeves

U.S. Postal Service Offers Tips To Stop Dog Attacks On Mail Carriers (NAPSI)—Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course, you couldn’t, but it happened 5,803 times last year across the nation.   Dearborn, MI, Letter Carrier Tameka Toliver recalls being pinned on a porch by a dog that Read More …