Preventing careless losses around the house
A 2017 “Lost & Found Survey” by Pixie, a smart location solution for iPhones, says the average American wastes 2.5 days a year just looking for lost stuff. In addition, $2.7 billion is spent each year replacing misplaced items. Items that most commonly go missing include television remotes, phones, car and house keys, glasses, shoes, and wallets. In addition to using tracking devices to keep tabs on commonly misplaced things,...
Protecting your pets from Lyme disease
Lyme disease is a potentially dangerous condition transmitted by the passing of bacteria from deer ticks to their unsuspecting hosts. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Lyme disease is the most common vector-borne disease in the United States. Lyme disease also is a cause for concern in Canada, parts of Europe and Asia. Tens of thousands of people are diagnosed with Lyme disease each year. But Lyme disease also...
How parents can help young athletes lower their injury risk
Athletes are at risk of injury any time they step onto a field or court or into another competitive arena. Adults competing in sports may recognize that risk, but children often do not, which can make it difficult for young athletes to cope with injuries that prevent them from playing their favorite sports. Stanford Children’s Health notes that roughly 30 million children in the United States participate in some form of organized...
To world traveler, Darlington County now feels like home
By Samantha Lyles slyles@newsandpress.net Compared to bustling, exotic ports of call like Singapore, Darlington County must seem rather sedate. But that suits Dick Spinazzola just fine. In fact, the Pennsylvania native has become quite a booster of Darlington. Born in 1932 in a railroad town, there were few career options for local men that didn’t involve life on the rails. Seeking something different, Dick moved to Virginia and...
Jane Windham’s Italian Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Soup
This Italian Sausage and Cheese Tortellini Soup is hearty and quick to put together. Along with some crusty bread, it makes a complete dinner. Is this cold weather ever going away? The bright sunshine is deceptive because it is still downright chilly outdoors. Today I’m sharing a delicious chill-busting tortellini soup guaranteed to warm your innards! With its tomato base, this soup gets some Italian flair with Italian sausage and...