(NAPSI)—If your home is like most, you no longer have a landline. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 51 percent of U.S. homes rely on cell phones alone for a telephone connection. So a reliable cellular signal is more crucial than ever. The Problem Unfortunately, bad cell reception can happen in urban Read More …
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PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT What Others Are Doing, How You Can Help
(NAPSI)—The next time you open a food or beverage carton you could be opening the way to a better world, if you recycle it when the contents are gone. Recycled food and beverage cartons contain valuable material and can be turned into tissues, paper towels, stationery and even sustainable building materials. The Benefits of Cartons Read More …
HEALTH AND TECHNOLOGY Feeling Ill? The Computer Will See You Now
(NAPSI)—The next time you don’t feel well, where will you turn? If you’re like many Americans, it will be to your computer. According to a recent survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of University of Phoenix*, nearly two-thirds (59 percent) of American adults use online health resources, such as WebMD, as a substitute for Read More …
SAFETY AROUND THE HOME How To Keep The People And Things You Care For Safe At Home
(NAPSI)—From kids and pets, to your home or business, there is a lot you want to protect. There are many things you need to consider when wanting to keep your loved ones safe and your valuables secure. To help, here are some top tips: First and foremost, security has come a long way from the Read More …
POINTERS FOR PARENTS Six Tips To Help You Manage Kids’ Screen Time
(NAPSI)—If any of the nearly 51 million schoolchildren in America today is someone you care about, you may find this information on kids and the internet quite intriguing. To help your young students make the most of the online world while staying safe, heed these hints: Share Space: Have a shared family computer in a Read More …
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR DATA
(NAPSI)—Chances are your data, whether personal or at work, has been compromised. Even before half the adults in America had their information stolen from a major credit-reporting agency, there were about 178 million personal records exposed in 2015 and it’s estimated that number rose to more than 200 million in 2016. The technology you use Read More …
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Five Steps Toward Successful Job Hunting
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re just starting your working life, looking for a new job or considering an entirely different career, useful connections and helpful tools are at your fingertips. For example, there are more than 10 million job listings on LinkedIn. Helpful Hints Nearly all professionals at the most sought-after companies found their way in through their Read More …
Keep Kids Fit, Visit www.partnering4health.org
(NAPSI)—One in five school age children is obese—but yours don’t have to be. Learn how you can join the nationwide effort to prevent and control chronic diseases at www.partnering4health.org, supported by SOPHE.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Vital Advice For Hearing Aid Wearers by Dr. Navid Taghvaei
(NAPSI)—Some disasters, such as hurricanes, can be tracked in advance so you have time to prepare before they actually strike. Others descend with little to no advance warning. If you have hearing loss, the wisest course is to put an emergency plan into place while there is no threat brewing. These four tips can help: Read More …
SAFETY ON THE ROAD Tips For Parents Of Teen Drivers
(NAPSI)—The National Safety Council reports that half of all teen drivers will be involved in a car crash before graduating from high school. Listening to these helpful tips and utilizing available technology can help you keep your teen driver safer. Advice For Teens A safer driving experience can be achieved with deliberate steps like wearing Read More …