(NAPSI)—Whether your child is just entering elementary school or looking at senior year of college, the right equipment can help make things go more smoothly. You may care to contemplate this checklist of important stuff to have to at every level: Elementary School Students Backpacks, whether a space-themed model or one focused on princesses, can Read More …
Category: Technology
Mobile App Games Like Pokémon Go Present Potential Physical And Cyber Security Threats
(NAPSI)—Software developer Niantic’s new mobile app Pokémon GO has made history as the most played mobile game in the United States to date, according to TechCrunch. SurveyMonkey found that the app boasts more than 21 million actively daily users, who log nearly 35 minutes a day catching augmented reality monsters by visiting real-world location. Nearly Read More …
BUSINESS NEWS AND NOTES Checklist For Success
(NAPSI)—If you’ve been thinking—or even just dreaming—of your own ebusiness, you aren’t alone. Take the time to properly set up your system, however, and you’ll have a leg up on those who don’t. This checklist may help: Define your product catalog. Know what your differentiators are—the uniqueness of your products, competitive prices, free shipping, how Read More …
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY Don’t Be A “Vidiot”: 10 Tips For Better Video Meetings by Amy Barzdukas
(NAPSI)—Video is excellent for breaking down barriers and connecting people from all around the world. But just as you can make a cultural gaffe in person, you can mess up with a camera. Bad video can be worse than no video. Here are 10 things you can do to improve the quality of your video Read More …
TECHNOLOGY IMPROVING LIVES Saving The Local Paper One App At A Time
(NAPSI)—Newspapers have certainly been going through a rough patch. As the latest Pew Research Center’s “State of the News Media” report shows, it’s basically been a narrative of budget cuts and drops in subscriptions. On the flip side, digital ad revenue has skyrocketed to $60 billion across all platforms—the only problem is that 65 percent Read More …
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Three Tips To Get The Job You’ve Always Wanted by Catherine Fisher, Career Expert
(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 …
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 …
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 …