December 2011
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Anonymous asked: Is there a IRS form 990, & where can I obtain same, Thank you
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Holiday Tip of the Day: Get Through the Holiday...
The holidays are a joyous time of the year for many people, which can make it more stressful if you are depressed. Exercise, focusing on positive relationships, and doing things that you find rewarding can help with depression. Winter depression could be a sign of seasonal affective disorder, which is caused by the lack of sunlight. Get advice on how to cope with depression around the holidays.
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Buying American-Made Holiday Gifts Could Create...
This holiday season, if you buy some of your presents labeled “Made in America”, rather than made elsewhere around the world, you could be helping create thousands of jobs here at home.
According to a report by ABC World News, the average American will spend $700 on gifts this holiday season. If $64 of that $700 was spent on something made in America, 200,000 jobs would be created.
This map of...
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Holiday Tip of the Day: Give the Gift of Service
Sometimes the greatest gift you can give to others is service. If you spend three hours a week reading to a child, that child is twice as likely to score in the top 25% in reading. If you work to secure food donations for a local soup kitchen or food bank, you are directly providing meals to hungry individuals. Find volunteer opportunities in your area or create your own and recruit others.
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A record 12 weather and climate disasters in 2011... →
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
From extreme drought, heat waves and floods to unprecedented tornado outbreaks, hurricanes, wildfires and winter storms, a record 12 weather and climate disasters in 2011 each caused $1 billion or more in damages — and most regrettably, loss of human lives and property. NOAA’s National Weather Service has redoubled its efforts...
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Anonymous asked: Barbara Boxer address
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Holiday Tip of the Day: Buy Safe Toys
As the holidays approach and toy catalogs arrive in the mail, shoppers can become overwhelmed with all the choices. To keep kids safe, make sure to choose age appropriate toys and look for labels with safety advice. For young children, avoid toys with small parts, sharp edges, and electric toys that can heat up. Always purchase safety gear in addition to sports-related gifts or ride-on toys, such...
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Anonymous asked: does ss get a raise in2012
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FDA Considers New Warnings on Some Birth Control...
Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panels will meet today to discuss adding new warning labels to certain forms of oral contraceptives, also called birth control pills.
An FDA-funded review showed that there is an increased risk of blood clots in the legs or lungs with some of the newer types of birth control pills. The review also found that two other forms of birth control,...
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NASA’s Kepler Mission Discovers New Habitable...
NASA’s Kepler Mission announced the discovery of a newly confirmed planet, Kepler-22b. Kepler-22b is located 600 light years away, and is 2.4 times the radius of Earth. It orbits a star similar to our sun, and is the smallest found to orbit in the middle of a habitable zone. Though the planet is larger than Earth, its orbit is only 290 days. Scientists have yet to find out Kepler-22b’s...
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Holiday Tip of the Day: Prevent Holiday Fires
Every holiday season, fires claim the lives of over 400 people and cause over $990 million in damage. You can keep your family safe by using nonflammable decorations, not overloading electrical sockets, and avoiding the use of lit candles. If you have a live Christmas tree, water it regularly. Dry trees could catch on fire and rapidly fill your room with deadly gases. Prevent holiday fires in your...
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Holiday Tip of the Day: Shop Online to Save Money...
Shopping online can help you stick to a budget because you may be less tempted to buy unnecessary items on display at the store. Look for coupons and promotion codes, free shipping offers, and return policies before you buy. Also, be sure to check holiday ordering deadlines to make sure your gifts will arrive in time. Save money and avoid problems when shopping online.
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