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How to Have the Smartest Home on the Block

How to Have the Smartest Home on the Block ( NewsUSA ) – With all the talk about smart technology and connected homes, you may be wondering why you should take notice. After all, it is not that difficult or inconvenient to turn your lights on and off.According to the American Lighting Association (ALA), smart technology is not just about convenience. It is not even just about lighting. It is also about energy efficiency and safety. Efficiency Smart technology allows you to connect your home’s electronic devices to one device, such as a phone, tablet or computer. Having a connected home means you have the ability to adjust your thermostat, open and close window shades, and activate your security system remotely, or program those devices to operate automatically at pre-set times. Safety Efficiency is important, but safety is paramount. With the ability to connect to your home’s devices from anywhere in the world comes the peace of mind of not wondering if your security system is activat
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If You’re Stuck at Sea, There’s An App for That

If You’re Stuck at Sea, There’s An App for That ( NewsUSA ) – No one out enjoying time on a boat wants to think about breaking down and needing a tow, but a little preparation can make a big difference.According to the Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the number-one reason for a slow or delayed towing company response is the considerable time it sometimes takes for the towboat captain to seek and find the disabled recreational boat on the water. Unlike drivers on a road or highway, many boaters are simply unsure of their exact location.However, the proliferation of cell phones and improvements in cell service over the last decade means that most anyone can use a phone to pinpoint their location and also reach a dispatch center.A phone app, such as the one developed by BoatUS, allows boat owners to pre-program information about their boat. When they use the app to call for help with a dead battery or a tow home, the call goes to the dispatch center and immediately
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Safety App Empowers Students, Offers Peace of Mind for Parents

Safety App Empowers Students, Offers Peace of Mind for Parents ( NewsUSA ) – Sending the kids to college means letting go, but it doesn’t mean disconnecting, especially when it comes to safety.Newly minted college students may think they are invincible, but approximately 4 million young adults arrive in emergency rooms each year because of car accidents, sexual assaults, medical illness, accidental injuries, alcohol poisonings and drug overdoses, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Especially in today’s era of heightened security concerns, parents are eager for ways to ensure their college student’s safety, and the Umergency app can help.The app was created by Gail Schenbaum, the mother of a college student who received a middle-of-the-night phone call from her daughter as she was being taken to the emergency room with a partial amputation. Ms. Schenbaum did not have any emergency contact information for her daughter’s college, local hospitals, police
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The ABCs of Finance Apps

The ABCs of Finance Apps ( NewsUSA ) – As back-to-school time sets in, personal finance becomes more complicated for many families. Some have students away from home for the first time, others have expenses for tuition, and of course the many purchases associated with the start of school: backpacks, lunch bags, clothes, books, dorm room furnishings, not to mention the tech gear – phones, tablets, laptops, and don’t forget extra chargers.Banking and finance apps can help make life easier when it comes to tracking family finances and managing education expenses. When deciding on an app, look for features that provide flexibility, security, and ease of use. MovoCash is one example of a mobile finance company that offers a variety of financial options as alternatives to traditional banking services.Consider the ABCs of mobile finance:A is for App: Does the mobile banking or finance company you are considering have a user-friendly app that allows secure spend and send functions from your p
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Thought You Knew Canned Fish? You Don’t Know Mackerel

Thought You Knew Canned Fish? You Don’t Know Mackerel ( NewsUSA ) – Packed in a can like … mackerel? While tuna and salmon reign as the USA’s favorite canned seafoods and sardines have long been known to be convenient and the best health choice, a new fish has been swimming upstream and making a name for itself among seafood lovers.King Oscar, the leading seafood brand known for its premium canned sardines, has seen an explosion in demand for its premium canned mackerel fillets. Thanks to superior North Atlantic mackerel fished in King Oscar’s traditional fisheries between Norway and the Faroe Islands, King Oscar is bringing a whole new experience to the canned seafood aisle of your local grocer.Mackerel offers the same firm texture of tuna, with a mild taste and a powerful punch of nutrition.King Oscar now features a full lineup of four different mackerel fillet recipes, including skinless and boneless fillets in olive oil, Mediterranean-style fillets with jalapeno peppers, and even
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Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be to Eat More Fiber

Why Your New Year’s Resolution Should Be to Eat More Fiber ( NewsUSA ) – The start of a new year is a great time to check in with yourself and think about how you want to improve for the year ahead. But unfortunately, many New Year’s resolutions aren’t realistic and wind up lasting just two to three weeks. Here’s a resolution that’s easy to stick to and can also make a big difference in your overall health and wellness: eat more fiber.Fiber can play an important role in reaching your health and wellness goals in 2019. It’s probably best known for its ability to help keep your digestive system moving, but there are other benefits as well – like helping to promote a feeling of fullness.Even with fiber’s well-known health benefits, nine out of 10 Americans aren’t getting enough in their daily diet, according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2015-2016. Lauren Harris-Pincus, MS, RDN thinks she knows why."Fiber can be confusing," Harris-Pincus expla
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Fix a Leak Week Reminds Us to Evaluate our Home Plumbing

Fix a Leak Week Reminds Us to Evaluate our Home Plumbing ( NewsUSA ) – Plumbing leaks are rampant and such a problem that the Enironmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a Fix a Leak Week campaign in March to educate the public and save water. FloLogic, a smart leak control technology company, is participating in the effort with practical tips and smart home solutions for every homeowner.Plumbing leaks waste nearly one trillion gallons of water that enters U.S. households each year, or 12 percent of total water used in our homes, according to the Residential End Uses of Water Study, which evaluated 23,000 households. And leaks destroy property to the tune of more than $10 billion in insurance payouts annually.Fix a Leak Week runs March 18-24 and presents an opportunity for the EPA, local communities and industry to join a common effort to shut down water waste."Leaks aren’t top of mind for most homeowners because water is cheap and most water meters can’t register the small leaks th
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