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North Wales Live
7 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Stylish neck fan that's 'best thing ever' as heatwave arrives
It can be challenging staying cool in the recent hot weather when you're on the go - walking, commuting, doing housework or gardening or even just sitting still. Anyone working from home or in an office with no air con will be feeling the heat too, with temperatures rising for the summer's fourth heatwave this week. A hand held fan is popular but when you're rushing to work, or in a hurry, or need your hands free, it is more of an inconvenience, so the neck fan has become increasingly popular with many people. There are many to choose from and prices vary but the Morelax Portable Neck Fan has hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon and is currently reduced in price by 21% from £18.99 to £14.99 for the white unit. The fan has been bought over 4,000 times worldwide according to Amazon and is one of their 'Amazon Choice' products, meaning it's 'highly rated, well priced and available to ship immediately'. T he product is also available in pink and green, both costing £15.99, which is still a 20% discount. "What a great product! It's so quiet that it doesn't disturb anyone else. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear, easy to charge and one of my favourite purchases already.... after two days! Good value for money and does what it says it will." Alternatives include the N25 USB Outdoor Portable Neck Cooling Mini Fan by Leaper and available from Debenhams and priced £19.99 and the Portable Neck Fan with Cooling Plate down by 12% to £29.99 via Amazon. The Morelax Portable Neck Fan though is impressing buyers too, with one saying: "Best thing ever especially with the heatwave we have been having in the UK it's comfortable to wear, it charges well and last up to 8 hours need to clean it because it gets a bit dusty I just use cotton buds to clear any dust that it collects. I'm very happy with it, my son and friend want one now." Another reviewer bought the fan as a gift and they have certainly earnt themselves brownie points, saying: "Bought for my wife, she says it's brilliant. Keeps her face and neck cool in the heat. Good for walking about the house or when sitting in the garden. Tried it out whilst travelling in the car, ideal, no need for everyone to freeze with blowers on. Good value for money and very smart to look at." A few buyers comment that the battery doesn't last as long as they were hoping for on the highest setting and got noisier then too, with one reviewer saying: " It's noticeably noisy, especially on the higher speeds. Quieter than some bladed fans, but still a constant buzz that can be distracting." Another buyer found it uncomfortable, saying: "It's good don't get me wrong but not big enough for round my neck it's not wide enough for me - no good if you have a wide neck." Got this neck fan mainly for using around the house and during short walks. It's light and comfortable to wear, and the bladeless design makes it feel safer and less bulky. The airflow is nice, it spreads the breeze evenly around the neck The Morelax Portable Neck Fan is also popular for other overheating scenarios, with one of many buyers saying: "An excellent product, well made and oh so much quieter. It cools me down very quickly and especially when I am having hot flushes. I strongly recommend this Morelax neck fan."
Wales Online
7 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Wales Online
Stylish neck fan that's 'best thing ever' as heatwave arrives
Stylish neck fan that's 'best thing ever' as heatwave arrives It's available in three colour and is currently reduced to £14.99 on Amazon Ideal for the daily commute (Image: Morelax / Amazon) It can be challenging staying cool in the recent hot weather when you're on the go - walking, commuting, doing housework or gardening or even just sitting still. Anyone working from home or in an office with no air con will be feeling the heat too, with temperatures rising for the summer's fourth heatwave this week. A hand held fan is popular but when you're rushing to work, or in a hurry, or need your hands free, it is more of an inconvenience, so the neck fan has become increasingly popular with many people. There are many to choose from and prices vary but the Morelax Portable Neck Fan has hundreds of five-star reviews on Amazon and is currently reduced in price by 21% from £18.99 to £14.99 for the white unit. READ MORE: Garden sofa set price reduced by over 70% from unlikely retailer ideal for coming heatwave YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE: Amazon's best selling hedge trimmer 'highly recommended' by buyers as 'easy to use' and 'ideal for the job Useful for when you're out and about (Image: Morelax / Amazon) The fan has been bought over 4,000 times worldwide according to Amazon and is one of their 'Amazon Choice' products, meaning it's 'highly rated, well priced and available to ship immediately'. The product is also available in pink and green, both costing £15.99, which is still a 20% discount. "What a great product! It's so quiet that it doesn't disturb anyone else. It's lightweight, comfortable to wear, easy to charge and one of my favourite purchases already.... after two days! Good value for money and does what it says it will." Alternatives include the N25 USB Outdoor Portable Neck Cooling Mini Fan by Leaper and available from Debenhams and priced £19.99 and the Portable Neck Fan with Cooling Plate down by 12% to £29.99 via Amazon. Even sitting still can be hot work - the fan can help (Image: Morelax / Amazon) The Morelax Portable Neck Fan though is impressing buyers too, with one saying: "Best thing ever especially with the heatwave we have been having in the UK it's comfortable to wear, it charges well and last up to 8 hours need to clean it because it gets a bit dusty I just use cotton buds to clear any dust that it collects. I'm very happy with it, my son and friend want one now." Another reviewer bought the fan as a gift and they have certainly earnt themselves brownie points, saying: "Bought for my wife, she says it's brilliant. Keeps her face and neck cool in the heat. Good for walking about the house or when sitting in the garden. Tried it out whilst travelling in the car, ideal, no need for everyone to freeze with blowers on. Good value for money and very smart to look at." Easier make-up application when you're not sweating (Image: Morelax / Amazon) A few buyers comment that the battery doesn't last as long as they were hoping for on the highest setting and got noisier then too, with one reviewer saying: " It's noticeably noisy, especially on the higher speeds. Quieter than some bladed fans, but still a constant buzz that can be distracting." Another buyer found it uncomfortable, saying: "It's good don't get me wrong but not big enough for round my neck it's not wide enough for me - no good if you have a wide neck." Article continues below Got this neck fan mainly for using around the house and during short walks. It's light and comfortable to wear, and the bladeless design makes it feel safer and less bulky. The airflow is nice, it spreads the breeze evenly around the neck The Morelax Portable Neck Fan is also popular for other overheating scenarios, with one of many buyers saying: "An excellent product, well made and oh so much quieter. It cools me down very quickly and especially when I am having hot flushes. I strongly recommend this Morelax neck fan."
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Program seeks to improve emergency aid for citizens with special needs
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Germantown Police Department is introducing a new program to help officers better serve all of their citizens. However, they need the public's help. From the moment you dial 911, every second matters when responding to an emergency. That's why the Germantown Police Department is working to improve its response times, specifically when it comes to those with special needs. GPD launched a new public safety initiative called the 'Special Needs Safety Information' program. According to the City of Germantown, family members and caregivers can share key information about their loved ones who may have difficulty communicating with first responders. That information includes the person's name, age, picture, address, and any relevant medical needs or behaviors. Germantown PD Captain Jack Antonuk says the information will help officers know more about the individual and their specific needs beforehand so they can better respond to the situation. 'If we have a missing person from 123 Main Street, when that street is entered into our police system, there would be an alert that Joe Smith resides there and has dementia and wanders off. We'd be able to provide that information quickly to all the officers that are on the street, whether they're responding to that call or not,' said Captain Jack Antonuk with the Germantown Police Department. 📡 for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. Organizations advocating for the rights and personal enrichment of the lives of those with intellectual disabilities, such as The Arc Mid-South and Thrive Memphis, say they fully support the program. Carlene Leaper is the executive director for The Arc Mid-South and says knowing the behaviors of an individual in advance could help officers better de-escalate tense situations. 'A wrong situation can go bad at any time. You can misunderstand a person with autism for a person who's really having aggressive behavior, and that is not the case,' said Leaper. She says the program can also be a way to ensure that officers are staying in compliance with the ADA, which mandates that law enforcement provide services and accommodations to people with disabilities. 'If they are equipped with that information prior to, they will follow ADA and provide an accommodation to that person, and they will decrease the risk of harm,' Leaper said. Captain Antonuk says the program is 100% voluntary. He says all information will be kept confidential. The program is only for Germantown Residents. To learn more or find out if your loved one qualifies, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Germantown Police program to speed response times for special needs residents
GERMANTOWN, Tenn. — The Germantown Police Department is introducing a new program to help officers better serve all of their citizens, but they need the public's help. From the moment you dial 911, every second matters when responding to an emergency. That's why the Germantown Police Department is working to improve its response times, specifically when it comes to those with special needs. GPD launched a new public safety initiative called the 'Special Needs Safety Information' program. According to the city of Germantown, family members and caregivers can share key information about their loved ones who may have difficulty communicating with first responders. That information includes the person's name, age, picture, address, and any relevant medical needs or behaviors. Germantown PD Captain Jack Antonuk says the information will help officers know more about the individual and their specific needs beforehand so they can better respond to the situation. 'If we have a missing person from 123 Main Street, when that street is entered into our police system, there would be an alert that Joe Smith resides there and has dementia and wanders off,' Antonuk said. 'We'd be able to provide that information quickly to all the officers that are on the street, whether they're responding to that call or not.' Organizations advocating for the rights of those with disabilities that Your News Leader spoke to say they fully support the program. Carlene Leaper is the executive director for The Arc Mid-South and says knowing the behaviors of an individual in advance could help officers better de-escalate tense situations. 'A wrong situation can go bad at any time. You can misunderstand a person with autism for a person who's really having aggressive behavior, and that is not the case,' Leaper said. She says the program can also be a way to ensure that officers are staying in compliance with the ADA, which mandates that law enforcement provide services and accommodations to people with disabilities. 'If they are equipped with that information prior to, they will follow ADA and provide an accommodation to that person, and they will decrease the risk of harm,' Leaper said. Captain Antonuk says the program is 100 percent voluntary. He says all information will be kept confidential. The program is only for Germantown residents. To learn more or find out if your loved one qualifies, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Axios
29-05-2025
- Health
- Axios
AI restores voice of Norwalk parks director with ALS
Norwalk Parks and Recreation director Robin Leaper lost her ability to speak due to ALS, but thanks to AI, she can talk again using her own voice. Why it matters: The technology enables Leaper and potentially thousands of people like her to navigate the effects of the disease. She now frequently speaks at city meetings or events and plans to continue working until late this year, the Indianola Independent Advocate reports. Catch up quick: Leaper is a longtime employee of the metro park system who previously worked for the city of Des Moines, helping to establish its annual Snow Ball Dance and coordinate its Free Flicks outdoor summer movie series. She was diagnosed with ALS — a rare neurodegenerative disease that eventually leaves people unable to move or breathe — in June 2023 and was told she would likely have two to five years to live. How it works: Audio of Leaper speaking at city meetings was used to generate a library of words and phrases, allowing her to type with a computer-generated program and communicate in her voice. The big picture: IIElevenLabs, the program's creator, partnered with multiple organizations last year to offer the technology for free to people with ALS. U.S. Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Virginia) used it to help extend her work in Congress after being diagnosed with a rare neurological disorder that's similar to ALS. State of play: Leaper wants her story to draw more ALS awareness and advocacy to help find a cure. There are currently dozens of promising treatments in trials, Josh Nuss, regional vice president of the ALS Association, told the Advocate. What's next: Leaper aims to continue working through November to celebrate the first anniversary of Norwalk's fieldhouse, a recreation facility she helped plan.
