Education and Back to School Feature Package

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The following feature package is a roundup of feature stories dealing with education and back to school topics and issues and is appropriate for special sections and for general use. 

For each story included in this package, you will find the first paragraph of the feature release below, as well as its headline linked to the full text.

This is the latest in a series of topical feature packages PRN will carry as part of its regular Feature News Service.  Coming up in 2012 are features on:

Education and Back to School Feature Package

1. Orkin's Top 10 Back to School Checklist

ATLANTA, Aug. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Back to school season is upon us, and if you are not careful, you may unknowingly invite pests into your new home, or transport pests from your parents' or friends' homes. Anything from bed bugs to rodents can reside where you do, because they are all looking for the basic necessities—food, water and shelter. Dr. Ron Harrison, entomologist and technical services director at Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), has the top 10 things to remember when heading off to college.

2. How To Protect Your Student's Electronic Products

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Six out of ten claims filed for electronic devices are the result of accidents, according to Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) member company N.E.W. Customer Service Companies. A product service contract, often referred to as an extended warranty, can provide coverage for accidental product damage, repair and replacement.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Throughout September, Dollar General will celebrate schools and honor teachers during its year-long "Every Day Heroes" campaign.

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