November 2012
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Tips to Eat Healthy and Stay Active During the...
It’s easy to eat too much and exercise too little during the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Although celebrations usually take place both at home and work, it is possible to enjoy this time of year while eating healthy and staying active.
The tips below will help you get started.
Control Your Portions
People tend to eat too much in part because food is everywhere...
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How to Participate in the 2013 Inauguration
Inauguration Day is the day when the President-elect and Vice President-elect swear in and take office. It occurs every four years on January 20. This year, since January 20 is a Sunday, the public swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday, January 21.
Here’s how you can be involved in this year’s inauguration:
Tickets for Swearing-in Ceremony
A limited amount of tickets for...
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Get Help Reducing Your Monthly Mortgage Payments →
Need help reducing or delaying your monthly mortgage payments? Call 888-995-HOPE to speak with a counselor or get help online.
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Don't Forget to Winterize Your Car and Home This... →
Use these checklists from FEMA to get prepared.
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Where can I locate the stats relative to number of welfare recipients per US Cities between 2002 - 2012? Where can I locate the data that compares the number of unemployment recipients per US City between 2002 - 2012?
Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.
There are a number of places where you can find government data and statistics:
USA.gov - Our page points you to commonly requested data sets...
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Easily Find Government Forms →
Find government forms and applications on USA.gov’s Government Forms page.
You’ll see the top five requested federal forms, and can find additional forms listed by government agency.
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What You Should Know About Adoption
November celebrates National Adoption Month across the country. The month focuses on raising awareness about adoption, educating communities about the challenges and myths around adopting children, and draws attention to thousands of children in foster care who need good homes.
If you’re thinking about adopting a child:
Educate yourself on common adoption myths and how to make the process the...
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Find a Flu Vaccine Location Near You →
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Recognizing Military Families and the Sacrifices...
November is recognized as Military Family Month. It is a time to celebrate and honor service members and their families and thank them for their sacrifice to our country. These are just a few of the many resources available to help military service members and their families:
Deployment Guide: This interactive resource is a free tool for service members of all branches and their families to use...
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Do Your Loved Ones Know Your Wishes for... →
Learn about advance directives and make a plan.
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Get Help Paying Your Home Heating Bills this...
If you can’t afford to pay your winter heating bill, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help with:
Home energy bills
Energy crisis
Weatherization and energy-related home repairs
Assistance is available to low-income families who spend a large portion of income on home heating and cooling.
Contact your state or Indian tribe or tribal organization agency...
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Be a Smart Shopper →
Find tips to help you research a purchase, shop safely, and understand contracts and warranties.
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Happy Thanksgiving! →
Learn about the history behind Thanksgiving and find ways to give thanks.
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