April 2012
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Controlling Pests This Spring
Most places across the country have experienced a milder winter than normal. The milder temperatures will increase the chances of homes getting infested with pests earlier and perhaps more frequently this spring.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers many do’s and don’ts of pest control and tips on how to prevent them in your home:
Prevent pests by safely storing food in sealed...
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Avoid failure-to-pay penalties on your taxes →
If you owe taxes and were unemployed in 2011 or 2012, you may be able to avoid failure-to-pay penalties. Learn more.
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Beware of Skin Lotions Tainted With Mercury
Some skin lotions and antiseptic soaps claim to clean and lighten skin while removing freckles and wrinkles. Instead, these illegally imported cosmetic products make consumers ill from exposure to high levels of mercury.
The U.S. Government is warning consumers about these products after dozens of people in at least seven states were diagnosed with mercury poisoning. Victims include a woman in...
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More Children Than Ever Before Living With Autism
More children than ever before are living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new data also shows:
ASDs are almost five times more common among boys than they are among girls
1 in 88 children are living with ASDs, which is a 23% increase from the previous report in 2009
The largest increase has been seen in...
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National Public Health Week: Help a Healthier...
Nearly a million people in the United States die every year as a result of preventable health conditions. You can help prevent these deaths by educating yourself so you can live a healthier life.
National Public Health Week (April 2-8) is a great time to learn about common preventable health conditions so you and your family can stay healthy.
Take some time to learn:
the facts about preventing...
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Are you getting enough fruits and vegetables? →
Use this tool to find out how much you need to stay healthy.
March 2012
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How To Improve Your Gas Mileage
With gas prices increasing, many people are looking for alternate forms of transportation. But if you have to use your car for transportation, there are lots of ways to improve your gas mileage and help lower travel costs.
While you drive:
Avoid idling. It gets you zero miles per gallon.
Avoid aggressive driving, such as speeding, rapid acceleration, and hard braking. These can lower your...
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Check the safety status of your bus →
If you’re planning a trip and you’re going by bus, you can check the safety of your bus using the SaferBus App from the Department of Transportation. The SaferBus App provides an efficient way to view and access the safety performance of commercial motor carriers including motor coach and bus companies. This app is currently available for iPhone users.
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Anonymous asked: What benefits do immigrants get ?
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Anonymous asked: What is president Obama email address?
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Listen to Supreme Court Arguments about the...
The Supreme Court finished hearing arguments about the Affordable Care Act yesterday. The Court is considering whether or not Congress can mandate that all citizens purchase health insurance. You can can listen to audio and download transcripts of the arguments from Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday on the Supreme Court’s website.
The Supreme Court justices will deliberate on the arguments for...
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Anonymous asked: where do i find civil war records
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How the National Mortgage Settlement Affects You
Through the National Mortgage Settlement, the country’s five biggest mortgage servicers must commit about $25 billion in relief to individuals and governments because they broke the law in how they managed home loans.
It will take time to figure out which individuals are eligible for help from the settlement. If you are eligible, you should receive a letter in the next 6 to 9 months.
In the...
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Visit WomensHistoryMonth.gov to learn about... →
You’ll find:
Historical photos depicting women in the workforce from about 1916-1954.
An interactive game called Flight to Freedom that allows you to take on the role of Lucy, a 14-year-old slave in Kentucky in 1848.
A webcast of Annie Leibovitz’s talk at the American Art Museum about her photo exhibition, Annie Leibovitz: Pilgrimage.
And more…
