Blog Roundup: Tech Talk, Baxyl Benefits, Motivation & More

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Monday Motivation

Cindi Prentiss offers her weekly Monday morning inspiration. 

April Is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

The Suffolk County SPCA reminds readers that, "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."

Afternoon Tech Talk: Add-On Batteries for Your Phone or Tablet

Robert Johnson of the Emma S. Clark Memorial Library reminds us of somewhere we've all been before and offers some tips: "You know the drill... It's the end of a long afternoon and suddenly you realize your phone or tablet is, well, how do I put this gently? Dead! Add-on batteries are a big help when you need emergency power or longer battery life. They come in many different shapes and sizes. Here are a few ways you can keep your personal device energized and available."

Spring is officially here, soon the pools and beaches will be open, kids will swimming in the pools. We will also be boating and fishing, vacationing on the lake, rafting, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing and jet skiing.

Are you prepared? Do you, your children,your family understand the risks associated with being in on, in or near the water? Do you know what safer behavior will help save a life?

Feeling like the Tinman from the Wizard of Dr. Oz?

Eric Robert Santiago of Innovative Nutrition discusses the benefits of baxyl.