Houston, Texas (NAPSI) - Those looking for exciting entertainment the whole family can enjoy are finding that some monsters can be very family friendly monster trucks, that is.

Seattle, Washington (NAPSI) - Whether drivers are trading out their ice scrapers for an open sunroof or putting the cover on the convertible after another summer driving season, experts advise that seasonal car prep should go beyond the basic wash and wax.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - Increasingly common in the corporate world, telecommuting allows employees to work from home while staying connected to their office through conference calls and videoconferencing.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - Savvy shoppers know that it pays to buy store brands instead of national-brand products. The savings from filling your cart with house brands, which are created by chain and specialty retailers for their stores, can chop one-third off your grocery bill.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - Some say a new smartphone designed by Africans for use in Africa is a smart way to promote social and economic development throughout the continent.

Phoenix, Arizona (NAPSI) - To help you get in the swim for fitness exercise, renowned aquatics expert, U.S. Masters Swimming and Synchro Champion Dr. Jane Katz answers questions on water exercise:

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - A group of seniors with imagination and initiative recently demonstrated how committed volunteers can make a difference in a community.