(BPT) - (BPT) - There’s nothing like being outdoors. It soothes the soul, calms the spirit and delights the senses. Most of us can’t spend as much time as we’d like outside, but many clever methods can bring the serenity and beauty of nature into your home. Take a look at a few of the innovative ways that you can introduce nature’s beauty, from a lush garden to a forest of birch trees, into your interior spaces.1. Air plant terrariumA terrarium, with sand, stones and other decorative elements, is an easy option for displaying a collection of air plants. Perfect for small, indoor spaces, these amazingly versatile plants can grow on any surface because they take in nutrients and moisture from the air.'2. Beautiful blooms wall muralWhat better way to give your space some style and a pop of color? This sweet, vintage-inspired floral print makes for an elegant feature wall.3. Custom wall muralDisplay your favorite family vacation or travel photos in a big way. Create … [Read more...] about 5 new ways to bring the beauty of nature into your home
7 Traits to Look for in a Financial Planner
(StatePoint) When looking for a financial planner who can bring all the pieces of your financial life together and put you in the driver’s seat of your own financial future, experts say it’s important to look beyond his or her resume.While a financial planner’s background and experience are important, so are some of the intangibles. Here are seven traits you should look for when choosing a financial planner:• Competence. A financial planner should be able to demonstrate an appropriate level of experience. In order to obtain Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification, professionals must have a minimum of two years professional experience related to financial planning, in addition to meeting rigorous education requirements.• Objectivity. Your needs should be at the heart of all your financial planner’s recommendations. He or she should use experience and judgment to carefully consider your personal and financial situation, and then … [Read more...] about 7 Traits to Look for in a Financial Planner
5 step fire safety checklist
(BPT) - When flames engulfed his 1940s beach bungalow without warning, actor Taylor Kinney was thankful to make it out alive. That experience, paired with his role as one of America’s favorite TV firefighters, inspired him to advocate for fire safety and is why he’s partnering with First Alert this fall to share important messages about fire safety preparedness.“In my role as a firefighter on TV, I help portray very serious and dangerous fire emergency situations,” said Kinney. “But one of the most dangerous of all is the lack of fire safety precautions among a majority of Americans, including having working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to provide early warning in the event of a real home emergency.”Recent research shows that more than 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms regularly. That, along with other easy-to-perform tasks, can mean the difference between a safe home and a dangerous home.This simple fire … [Read more...] about 5 step fire safety checklist
SDS wants army to get extra powers to help police border
Ljubljana, 19 September - The parliamentary debate on the Schengen border policing saw sides entrenched in their positions on the Home Policy Committee on Thursday with the officials insisting that the police were in control of illegal migration, while the opposition Democrats (SDS) disagreed, proposing giving extra powers to the army. The rest of this news item is available to subscribers.Buy the news item. Price: 2 tokens; on account: 0 tokens. … [Read more...] about SDS wants army to get extra powers to help police border
Promoted Kingfishers facing a new challenge
REDDITCH Hockey Club are gearing up for the 2019/20 season when the men’s first team will be playing at a higher level in the West Midlands Premier Division. Back in April, the club celebrated the 2018/19 campaign which showed plenty of promise after much hard work and ended with promotion for the men after a dramatic 2-1 victory against promotion rivals Ludlow on the last day of the West Midlands Division One season. Jacob Beard finished top goalscorer with 21 goals to his name and he will be aiming for more goals when the Kingfishers start the new campaign at Sutton Coldfield 2nds on October 5. The men’s 2nds, 3rds and 4ths had a difficult season in the newly-established league structure and on the ladies’ side the first team also had a difficult season, but the 2nds enjoyed more success. The ladies’ first team start the new season at Bournville on the same day in Worcestershire League Division One. Award winners last season were as follows: Men’s 1st XI … [Read more...] about Promoted Kingfishers facing a new challenge