August 2012
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Aug 31st
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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...
Aug 31st
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Get Help Replacing Vital Documents →
Find resources to replace vital documents like passports, birth certificates, drivers’ licenses and more.
Aug 31st
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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...
Aug 31st
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Aug 30th
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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...
Aug 30th
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Aug 29th
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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...
Aug 29th
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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.
Aug 29th
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Register to Vote Before the November Elections →
There’s still time to register to vote before the November elections. Find state registration deadlines, eligibility and more.
Aug 29th
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WatchWatch
Understanding the Elusive Giant Pacific Octopus Video description See underwater footage of octopus swimming and egg hatching and learn how scientists are tracking and tagging octopus so we can learn more about them. To learn more about the octopus, read the “Top 12 Weird Facts About Octopus.” Video transcript Voice over: They can change shape, texture color and size. They can walk...
Aug 28th
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Answering Your Questions About Robocalls
By Kati Daffan, staff attorney in the Division of Marketing Practices at the Federal Trade Commission. There has been a lot of commentary about the July 23rd post regarding the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and robocalls, so we thought we would follow up with a bit more information. First, we want to clarify the rules. The FTC has laws forbidding any sales robocall unless you’ve given your...
Aug 28th
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Need Help Improving Your Credit? →
This guide from the Federal Trade Commission can help.
Aug 28th
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Aug 27th
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Teach Your Kids and Teens the Dangers of Underage...
By Chris Kuhn, manager of programs at The Century Council Back to School is an exciting time for both students and parents as they prepare for a new school year and new challenges both in and out of the classroom. It also serves as a great time to remind students about the importance of staying safe and making healthy lifestyle choices. The Century Council’s Ask Listen Learn: Kids and Alcohol...
Aug 27th
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Aug 27th
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Create a Family Health History →
Knowing your family health history can help you get better preventative care. Create your own history to monitor your health.
Aug 27th
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Aug 25th
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Aug 24th
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Sunday Marks the 92nd Anniversary of Women's...
Every year on August 26th, the United States honors and celebrates Women’s Equality Day. This Sunday marks the 92nd anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The 19th Amendment guarantees American women the right to vote, and was passed on August 26, 1920. The passing of the amendment came after 70 years of fighting for women’s rights. Women’s rights were first addressed at the...
Aug 24th
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