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(NAPSA)—The next time youplan to move, you won’t be alone.Nearly 20 percent of Americansmove each year, with most movesoccurring during the summermonths. With an average of 60tasks to do to prepare, importantdecisions can slip through thecracks in the moving crate.To help, HGTV designer Lisa

LaPorta and new-product journal-ist David Gregg, senior editor,Behindthebuy.com, recommend afew tips. These experts say thatmoving doesn’t have to be stress-ful—as long as you incorporatethe right technology with theright design elements.Both Gregg and LaPorta rec-

ommend getting the appointmentto have cable television, phoneand high-speed Internet servicesconnected before the move. Hav-ing them installed on your arrivalday means you can go online todetermine room layouts and shopfor furniture, call out for pizza,and entertain the kids whileunpacking. There’s a website,www.cablemover.com, that makesthe process easy. And while you’rethere, you’ll discover additionaltech and design tips.Gregg suggests that moving is

a great time for introducing newtechnologies to organize and de-stress your living environment.“The average person has five to

six remotes sitting around on thecoffee table,” he said. “Moving is aperfect time to clear out the clut-ter and get down to one. Upgrad-ing to a universal remote is afford-able and newer models are simple

to both program and use.”Also, Gregg recommends hid-

ing all your tech equipment be-hind closed doors or in other, less-traveled rooms. Using a radiofrequency extender, you can keepyour DVD player and other elec-tronics from view and still operatethem from up to 100 feet away.As a designer, LaPorta agrees.

“Because technology has becomewoven into so many differentfacets of our lives, there’s a lot tothink about from both a designand technology standpoint whensetting up your new home,” shesays. “In fact, designers havecoined a term for this phenome-non: techorating.”LaPorta urges movers to think

about the electronics they ownand what they will do with themin their new homes.“For instance, it’s both costly

and a hassle to move a 15-year-old, heavy, space-and-energy-hogTV set,” she says. “Consider pur-chasing a space-saving and de-sign-friendly, slim new ENERGYSTAR–rated TV. It can put asmuch as $58 per year back inyour wallet while cutting yourcarbon footprint.”

Moving Bliss by Jeffrey R. Lewis(NAPSA)—A U.S. senator who

put voters’ interests before the pol-itics of the day and a moderateRepublican who valued and caredabout rebuilding this nation’s human

and physical infra-structure, John Heinzalso understood thatbipartisanship, civil-ity and integrity werethe roots of legislativesuccess and politicallongevity.In a speech to the

American Associa-tion of UniversityWomen, Sen. Heinz’scomments reflected

the mind-set of a passionate, car-ing and thinking Republican legis-lator who clearly understood thepulse of the American people, andhis words still echo the issuesCongress cannot overcome:“We are losing our tolerance of

diversity, our understanding ofdifferent circumstances and pointsof view, and goodwill toward thosewho reflect those differences,” hesaid. “If I am right, it should be agrave concern to you and allAmericans. I think the reason forthis failure of spirit is a lack ofconfidence; a lack of confidence inour leaders, our institutions andeven ourselves. We Americanshave always been renowned forour ability to meet and conquertough problems....”What John Heinz discussed

then is unfortunately still truetoday. He was elected in an erawhen civility was woven into thefabric of the legislative process.Name-calling, if it did occur, wasleft to the back rooms, not a public

forum and certainly not the floor ofthe U.S. Congress. No one, Repub-lican or Democrat, would have tol-erated the callous disregard for thepresidency of the United States.During Sen. Heinz’s era, re-

spect for the legislative processwas paramount. These legislativecolleagues certainly disagreed onmany issues but it was alwaysabout the substance.In a speech to the graduates of

Wilkes College, Sen. Heinz sharedhis definition of leadership:“Real leadership, whether it is

political, economic or moral, in-volves persuading people to dosomething now that will bear fruitin the future. But too many peoplelive only in the short term.Instead of clearly seeing what isdemanded of us in this changingworld...of learning from the past,instead of charting a new coursefor tomorrow, too many Americansare allowing themselves to bemanipulated into quarreling withthe past and denying the realitiesof the future...Americans risk los-ing the future and missing thegreat opportunities that lie beforeus as a nation.”John Heinz unabashedly sup-

ported policies that his party maynot have agreed with because theywere in the best interests of hisconstituents and often the Ameri-can people as a whole.Sen. John Heinz understood

that bipartisanship was not a one-way street. His death left a signif-icant void, and a dearth of passionand certainly pragmatism.•Jeffrey Lewis was the Repub-

lican staff director for Senator Heinzand can be reached at jeffrey13@ehimrx.com.

Jeffrey R.Lewis

A Civil SenatorFertility Help For Families(NAPSA)—Women and men

having difficulty trying to start afamily are not alone—and mayhave more opportunities than theyrealize.One in eight U.S. couples of

childbearing age is diagnosed withinfertility. Some need advancedmedical treatment, such as in vitrofertilization (IVF). Unused frozenembryos are stored in fertility clin-ics across the country. Most indi-viduals who have embryos in stor-age plan to use them for futurefamily-building efforts, but somewho choose not to use the embryos

may consider embryo donation.To help more people appreciate

this possibility, The StyleNetwork’s Bill Rancic—who, withhis wife Giuliana, is publiclydealing with their own fertilitystruggle—is working withRESOLVE: The National Infertil-ity Association, on its Destination:Family campaign. This is a multi-media resource, funded by a grantfrom the U.S. Department ofHealth and Human Services, withsocial media extensions onFacebook and Twitter, that offerspotential embryo recipients anddonors information on the medical,legal and mental health issuessurrounding embryo donation.You can learn more at

www.mydestinationfamily.org andwww.resolve.org.

TV star Bill Rancic supports edu-cating more Americans aboutembryo donation.

(NAPSA)—From the hottestclothing trends to cool accessories,this school year, kids can debut afresh, new look that’s sure toimpress. According to Steve Kem-ble, America’s Sassiest LifestyleGuru, a stylish outfit also canboost confidence and help allevi-ate schooltime jitters.“Spicing up your look will bring

compliments from classmates andput an extra pep in your stepwhen walking down thosecrowded hallways,” Kemble says.Here’s his advice on the latest

fashion trends:•Jump into Jeggings: Jeg-

gings are a favorite across all agesand look adorable on kids. Theycome in an array of washes, mim-icking a great new pair of jeans.The fabric is thicker and moredurable and the extra stretchmake jeggings a playtime favorite.•Play with Patterns: Floral

rompers, polka-dot dresses, color-ful maxi skirts and bold graphicsare huge this season. Why notalso sport some classroom savvyby decking out notebooks, waterbottles and planners in funkypatterns.•Embrace Team Spirit:

Whether it’s a dream college orthe family’s alma mater, univer-sity-inspired clothing is takingover casual wear. From hoodies tozip-ups, tees to sweatpants, thecompetition is fierce.•Sport Eco-Friendly Mate-

rials: Eco-friendly picks are in.Shop for clothing that offers sus-tainable or recyclable fabrics,including organic cotton andbamboo. They are produced with-out pesticides and contain

breathable fibers that are softand comfortable.Style-savvy students also can

check out Shop Til You Rock, amusic-inspired mall tour thatempowers teens to look and feellike rock stars with live bands,exclusive teen activities and spe-cial offers and giveaways. Plus,you also can enter for a chance towin valuable shopping sprees anda gaming system.A complete list of event dates,

bands and activities can be foundat www.ShopTilYouRock.com.Another exciting mall pro-

gram geared toward families,Family Recess, offers parentsand kids great shopping, give-aways and family-friendly activ-ities, including games, prizesand a chance to win a familyvacation to the Kennedy SpaceCenter in Florida. Visitwww.ggp.com for participatingmalls and event dates.Both programs are hosted by

General Growth Management,Inc. and they each reward shop-pers with a $20 mall gift card,while supplies last, when theyspend $150 or more.

What’s Cool For School

Knowing they’re dressed toimpress can help keep kids frombeing nervous about school.

(NAPSA)—Saving for collegeis one of the most importantinvestments you can make. Onein five American families withchildren who are likely to attendcollege name saving for highereducation their top priority,according to the How AmericaPays for College survey, con-ducted by Gallup and Sall ieMae, the nation’s No. 1 financialservices company specializing ineducation. According to thestudy, 60 percent of parents havesaved for their child’s collegeeducation and are on track tosave $48,367, on average, by thetime their child turns 18.Most savers use at least two

vehicles. General savings accountsand CDs are the most popular (50percent), followed by investmentaccounts (34 percent). There are,however, other creative ways tosave for college.•For a twist on saving on

school supplies and textbooks,consider purchasing them throughUpromise, www.upromise.com,Sallie Mae’s college savings re-wards program that gives cashback for college from eligible pur-chases at hundreds of participat-ing companies. It is free to join,and when back-to-school shop-ping, members can also earn cashback on school supplies and dormdecor.•In lieu of traditional presents

at birthdays or the holidays, youcan give the “gift of higher educa-

tion.” With Ugift, www.529.com/ugift, you can easily enlist family,friends and others to help growyour college savings.•In addition to building up your

savings plan, explore free money.You don’t have to have a 4.0 GPA orbe a star athlete to qualify for manyscholarships. You can check out Sal-lie Mae’s free scholarship search,www.salliemae.com/scholarships,which offers access to an awarddatabase of more than 3 millionscholarships worth over $16 billion.•In addition, you can research

your eligibility for federal andstate financial aid. Two-thirds offull-time undergraduate studentsreceive some kind of financial aid,so odds are you may be eligible,too. Complete your Free Applica-tion for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) annually as early as Jan-uary, starting the year before youplan to begin college. To learnmore, visit the Department ofEducation at www.fafsa.gov.

CreativeWaysTo Save For College

There are more ways to getmoney for college than manyfamilies may realize.

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