January 2013
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Green Marketing Claims: How to Tell Fact From...
You have probably seen products with labels claiming that they are “eco-friendly”, “all-natural”, or “made from recycled materials”. The challenge with these statements is that there is no clear definition of these terms. Here are some tips to help you sort through green marketing:
Look for specific (ex. “contains 75% post-consumer recycled...
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Learn How to Host International Leaders Visiting... →
Did you know you can volunteer as a “citizen diplomat” and host international leaders visiting the United States? Learn how.
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Six Timely Tips for Using Apps with Kids
By Patti Poss, Mobile Technology Unit, Division of Financial Practices, Federal Trade Commission
Do your kids or grandkids use apps on your phone, tablet or e-reader? Of course they do. Many apps are fun, educational and engaging. But before you hand over your mobile device to a youngster, here are six things to know and do:
Try out the apps your kid wants to use so you’re comfortable with the...
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Medical Screening Tests – An Important Part of... →
Medical screening tests are an important part of preventative care. Learn why.
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How to Choose a Credit Counseling Agency
It’s easy to get into debt. It’s much harder to get out of it.
Fortunately, there are credit counseling agencies that can help you get your finances in order. They can help you figure out a budget and stick to it while managing your debt and avoiding future financial pitfalls.
However, not all credit counseling agencies are the same. Some offer free or low-cost services while others...
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Happy New Year! →
These New Year’s resolutions are popular year after year. Find resources to help you achieve your goals.
December 2012
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Prevent Errors With Your Pet's Medicine
Just as medication errors can happen with humans, they can also happen when medicines are prescribed for your pet. In 2008, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine started taking a closer look at errors and ways to increase the safe use of medicines for pets.
Pet prescriptions are usually filled at human pharmacies, but veterinarians sometimes use different...
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Avoid Texting and Driving →
Texting and driving is a dangerous problem. Find out how you can break the habit and keep your family safe.
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Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets Are Harmful to...
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to lock up single-load liquid laundry packets and keep them away from children.
Liquid laundry packets are attractive to children because they are soft and colorful and resemble familiar items like candy and teething products.
These items also dissolve quickly when placed in the mouth or are handled with wet...
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What are the symptoms of colon cancer?
Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.
Symptoms can include blood in the stool, narrower stools, a change in bowel habits and general stomach discomfort. However, you may not have symptoms at first, so screening is important. Everyone who is 50 or older should be screened for colorectal cancer.
Learn more about colorectal cancer.
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Do You Know the Difference Between Headaches and... →
Find out so you can treat them correctly.
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CALM Act Regulates Volume of TV Commercials
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established new rules for the volume of television commercials that started on December 13, 2012. The new regulation, known as the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, requires commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany. The CALM Act requires TV stations, cable operators or other multichannel video...
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Pre-paid funeral arrangements insurance
Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.
The Federal Trade Commission offers this advice on prepaying for funeral arrangements:
Millions of Americans have entered into contracts to prearrange their funerals and prepay some or all of the expenses involved. Laws of individual states govern the prepayment of funeral goods and services; various states have laws...
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Are Your Kids Eligible For Free or Low-Cost Health... →
If your kids are uninsured, they may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. Find out at http://www.insurekidsnow.gov
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Get a Flu Vaccine – It's Not Too Late!
Flu season usually peaks in January or February, but it’s gotten off to an early start this year. If you haven’t gotten a flu vaccine yet, consider getting one as soon as you can.
Learn about the flu vaccine, including:
where you can get it (enter your ZIP code in the Flu Vaccine Finder box)
what viruses it will protect you against
the difference between the shot and the nasal...
