(NAPSA)-Nail lacquers and elixirs from SpaRitual, a vegan and eco-friendly personal care line, are the safest on the market. They recently earned the "Aveda Stamp of Approval," meaning they met the spa brand's stringent criteria for eco-beauty products. Visit www.sparitual.com.
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The National Council on Patient Information and Education is sponsoring the "Not Worth the Risk-Even if It's Legal" campaign to encourage parents to help keep kids from abusing medicine. For more information, call (800) 662-HELP or visit www.samhsa.gov or www.ncpie.net.
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Properly disposing of motor oil can be easy. For instance, you can find area oil recycling centers and easy-to-follow tips at www. castrol.com/recycling. The site, offered by Castrol, also offers tips for disposing of oil.
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For 20 years, Covenant House's Nineline has helped people who have nowhere else to turn. Teens can call (800) 999-9999 seeking help with problems including abuse, suicide, drugs and alcohol, running away, family issues, basic needs and relationships. Nineline now offers help via www.nineline.org.
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To reduce basement moisture and prevent it from leading to major repair expenses, make sure rain gutters are functioning properly and that downspouts are clear. Use long downspout extensions to carry rainwater far away from the foundation. To learn more, visit www.housemaster.com.
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Consumers can use Web sites such as American Express' Consumer Resources site (www. americanexpress.com/consumer resources) to find tips on selecting the credit card that best meets their financial needs.
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Roaches can carry up to 50 known pathogens, including pneumonia, food poisoning, salmonella, E.coli and Staphylococcus aureus-the most common cause of staph infections. For help in getting rid of pests, visit www.bayeradvanced.com.
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New clinical trials from the National Eye Institute (NEI) may lead to better treatments for advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. To learn more, visit www.nei.nih.gov/CATT.