September 2012
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Protect Yourself and Your Family from the Current...
As of September 4, 2012, 87 deaths caused by West Nile Virus have been reported in the United States. There have been 1,993 cases of West Nile Virus in people, with 70 percent of those cases occurring in six states: Texas, South Dakota, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Michigan.
Forty-eight states have reported West Nile virus infections in people, birds, or mosquitoes.
West Nile Virus is a...
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Are You Eligible for Unemployment Insurance? →
If you’re unemployed, you may be eligible for unemployment insurance. Find out if you are.
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Protect Your Baby from Group B Strep
If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, you should know about Group B Strep (GBS).
In the U.S., about 1 in 4 women carry Group B Streptococcal bacteria. Without a test, you wouldn’t know that you were carrying Group B Strep because there are no symptoms and it is usually not harmful to women. However, Group B Strep can be passed on to your baby during childbirth and lead to a deadly...
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How To Use Fruits and Vegetables To Manage Your... →
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Contaminated Tattoo Inks can Cause Dangerous...
Tattoo inks and the pigments used to color them can become contaminated by bacteria, mold, and fungi. In the last year, inks contaminated with a family of bacteria called nontuberculous Mycobacteria have caused serious infections in at least four states. Some bacteria in this family can cause lung disease, joint infection, eye problems and other organ infections. The skin ointments provided by...
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Know the Terms and Charges Before You Rent a Car →
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Wishing You a Safe and Fun Labor Day! →
Learn the history of Labor Day.
August 2012
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'Once in a blue moon' happens tonight
When people say something occurs just once in a blue moon, they mean it’s very rare. These days, the speaker is often referring to the modern folklore that, whenever there are two full moons in a calendar month, the second one should be called “a Blue Moon.” Going by this definition, the United States will experience a Blue Moon on the evening of August 31. The first full moon of...
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Get Help Replacing Vital Documents →
Find resources to replace vital documents like passports, birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and more.
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What You Need to Know about ‘Deferred Action’
Some immigrants who were brought to the country as children can now apply for deferred action, a program that allows you to remain in the country and apply for work permits.
The program has strict requirements and includes filing several forms, as well as a background check and evidence of eligibility. Here are the basics of the program, and links to official government information for more...
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Stay Healthy at College
College students spend a lot of time worrying about their studies that sometimes they can forget the importance of taking care of their health. While college life involves new challenges, responsibilities and excitement, it can also be a stressful time. Students often deal with the social pressures of drinking, drugs and sexual activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer...
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Why Women Don't Have to Register with the...
We recently posted that men between the ages of 18 and 25 must register with the Selective Service System. The Selective Service System is only used in the event of a crisis requiring a draft and men are required to register by law.
A few people on Facebook and Twitter asked why women don’t have to register too. The answer is because the law specifies “male persons.” In order...
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Find Hurricane Shelters →
Search for open shelters from the Red Cross or text “SHELTER” and a zip code to 43362 to find a shelter near you.
