Category: General Editorial
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Go Online, Help Scientists Understand Child Development
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Parents and children can help scientists understand how the young mind grows and changes-all from home! Children Helping Science from the Parent Researcher Collaborative connects families to hundreds of web-based studies of child development and brain function.
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A tribute to an American Hero – Juan ‘Skip’ Torres
FAIRFAX, Va. — Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla. – a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran – passed away last week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia, the Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced. With his passing, America lost a true patriot and American hero who…
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Americans Reminded to Enjoy the Sun Safely this Summer
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To turn the tide against rising rates of skin cancer in the United States, the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention – and it’s broad national member coalition of over 45 organizations – has designated the Friday before Memorial Day as the 12th annual “Don’t Fry Day” to encourage sun safety awareness…
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Silver Solutions Offers Free Infographic Designed to Help Families Who Lost Loved Ones During COVID Crisis
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Silver Solutions, a company specializing in helping older adults and their families live safer, less stressful lives wherever they call home, today released a new downloadable infographic entitled “What to do with Mom’s Home after she passes” for posting or sharing.
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Farewell to an American Hero: Juan ‘Skip’ Torres – Purple Heart Recipient, Korean and Vietnam War Veteran and Retired US Marshal
PINE ISLAND, Fla. — The Family of Juan Manuel Torres announced today that Dr. Juan Manuel Torres of Pine Island, Fla.-a decorated Korean and Vietnam veteran and beloved father, grandfather, and friend to many-passed away this week at the age of 86-years-old after a courageous battle with cancer and pneumonia.
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Online Literary Journal ‘COVID TALES’ Helps Readers Find Meaning During Quarantine
OAKLAND, Calif. — APOCRYPHILE PRESS, LLC (apocryphilepress.com) has announced the launch of a new online literary journal, “COVID TALES” featuring fiction, memoir, and poetry set during the Covid-19 Sheltering-in-place order.
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Pennsylvania Plumbing Company Rockets Into Unchartered Territory with Free Tele-Plumbing Services
CHESTER SPRINGS, Pa. — People facing plumbing issues in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic are currently unable or unwilling to invite a professional plumber into their homes. That’s a tricky situation to be in. Rocket Plumbing & Drain is working to answer the call and has figured out how to save its community time,…
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Car Seat Mobility Device Born of Necessity
TOWSON, Md. — Katherine Miles, creator of the Ruby Slipper Car Seat Cover, shares that for this product, which allows persons with limited mobility to enter and exit a car with ease, necessity was truly the mother of invention. Miles was faced with a common dilemma: how to help her aging parent stay active and…
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Tips for Growing Grass in Shade
HUNTINGDON VALLEY, Pa. — When it comes to growing grass in the shade, the process can be incredibly frustrating for homeowners. The Lawn Care Experts at Giroud Tree and Lawn have several strategies homeowners can try to combat bare spots on shady areas on the lawn.