Category: Life
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Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica is awarded Forbes Travel Guide Five Star rating and it holds this honor exclusively in Costa Rica and Central America
For six consecutive years the resort has achieved this rating, making it one of the most luxurious destinations in Latin America  PENINSULA PAPAGAYO, Costa Rica /PRNewswire/ — Forbes Travel Guide recognized Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica with the Five-Star rating, its highest honor. The Resort exclusively holds this rating in Costa Rica and Central America, and one of two hotels in South America and has…
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AMTRAK GREENWOOD, MISS., STATION UPGRADE CELEBRATED
Local and Amtrak officials cut the ribbon on the $5.4 million investment GREENWOOD, Miss. – Amtrak customers in this northern Mississippi city now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the famous Amtrak City of New Orleans train. A $5.4 million project is now complete and local leaders joined with Amtrak officials to cut the ribbon…
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FDA Proposes Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes and Flavored Cigars to Prevent Youth Initiation, Significantly Reduce Tobacco-Related Disease and Death
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing proposed product standards to prohibit menthol as a characterizing flavor in cigarettes and prohibit all characterizing flavors (other than tobacco) in cigars. These actions have the potential to significantly reduce disease and death from combusted tobacco product use, the leading cause of preventable death in the U.S., by reducing…
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CFP Board Releases Six-Part Book on Psychology of Financial Planning
The Psychology of Financial Planning is a resource for financial planning professionals and students on a critical competency WASHINGTON /PRNewswire/ — Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced today the release of The Psychology of Financial Planning, a six-part book published by ALM. The book is a resource for financial planning professionals on the Psychology of…
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What You Need to Know About Cholesterol
Stay in control to help prevent heart disease, heart attack and stroke (Family Features) Understanding and improving cholesterol is important for people of all ages, including children and teens. Maintaining healthy cholesterol levels can help keep your heart healthy and lower your chances of getting heart disease or having a stroke. High cholesterol usually has no symptoms. In…
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Masks no longer required on Valley Metro
Phoenix, AZ — The TSA has lifted their federal mask mandate. Masks are now optional and no longer required for riders or employees of the Valley Metro system. The CDC continues to recommend masks in indoor public transportation settings. Valley Metro’s top priority is safety. To learn more about our ongoing efforts to protect the health of…
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Save Big on Maytag® Appliances During Annual May is Maytag Month Promotion
Consumers Can Get Up to $200 Mail-in or Instant Rebate on Select Major Appliances BENTON HARBOR, Mich. /PRNewswire/ — Maytag announces the return of its annual promotional event, May is Maytag Month, offering consumers big savings on major appliances purchased during the month of May. Throughout May is Maytag Month, consumers can get up to a $200 rebate via prepaid card…
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FDA Takes Steps to Limit Lead in Juice to Further Reduce Exposure to Toxic Elements in Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued draft action levels for lead in single-strength (ready to drink) apple juice and other single-strength juices and juice blends. This action is intended to reduce the potential for negative health effects from dietary exposure to lead, and supports the agency’s Closer to Zero action plan that sets forth the…
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SeaWorld Celebrates World Penguin Day, Provides World-Class Animal Care to Nine Penguin Species
SeaWorld is committed to penguin conservation as 13 of the 18 species are considered threatened or endangered The only location in the Western Hemisphere to house Emperor penguins is SeaWorld San Diego where guests can see them up close and learn more As an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, SeaWorld participates…
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THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY IS EXPANDING WHAT’S POSSIBLE FOR BLOOD CANCER PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES
RYE BROOK, N.Y. /PRNewswire/ — The global leader in the fight against blood cancers, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), officially kicked off its 33rd annual Man & Woman of the Year® campaign — a multimillion-dollar nationwide philanthropic competition. For an exciting 10-weeks, thousands of individuals from diverse backgrounds come together to carry out creative fundraising efforts to fight blood…