August 2011
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Social Security Offices Will Close Early
Beginning on August 15, Social Security offices will close 30 minutes early each day. For example, an office that is usually open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. will now close at 3:30 p.m.
You do not need to visit an office to complete most Social Security services. Apply for benefits, sign up for direct deposit, replace a Medicare card, obtain a proof of income letter,...
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How To Have Your Mail Held at the Post Office →
If you’re going to be out of town, have your mail held at the post office and delivered when you return.
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Locating Food Deserts
About 13.5 million people in the Unites States live in food deserts, areas that are generally identified as low-income communities without ready access to healthy and affordable food.
The Food Desert Locator, developed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, pinpoints areas of the country that have been classified as food deserts.
With the tool you can:
See what areas of the country have been...
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Recognize and Stop Bullying →
Prepare for the new school year by making sure you and your kids recognize bullying and know how to stop it.
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Avoid ATM Skimming
ATM skimming happens when your credit or debit card number is stolen during what seems like a normal transaction. Some card readers have been rigged to look completely normal, but underneath they have a “boot” that captures your card information and stores it, so someone can use it for their own purposes.
It is extremely difficult for the average person to detect the device over the card slot...
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Should You Rent or Buy? →
Not sure if renting or buying a home is the best thing for you? Use this simple calculator to help you decide.
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Watch For New E15 Labels on Gas Pumps
Image Description: The new E15 fuel labels will clearly state what vehicles can fill up with the E15 blend.
New gas pump labels will soon show up at filling stations across the country designating a new E15 gasoline. E15 gasoline blends contain more than 10 and up to 15 percent ethanol.
Vehicles capable of running on E15 gasoline include:
flexible-fuel vehicles
model year 2001 and newer...
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In Kindergarten and in Debt: The Problem of Child...
By: Jaimee Napp, Visiting Fellow, specializing in financial fraud, and Bethany Case, Visiting Fellow, specializing in child abuse at the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
When we think of a child’s safety we think of physical and emotional well-being, but what about their financial safety? According to the Carnegie Mellon Cylab’s report Child...
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Celebrate National Farmers Markets Week by Finding... →
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Shopping for a Bank
Getting a mortgage, checking account, or credit card with the most favorable terms is like finding a good deal on anything else: you need to shop around.
But knowing what to look for in an escrow account or overdraft program isn’t like trying on shoes. Bank products come with confusing terms, fine print, and potentially hefty obligations. A quick read that will put you on the right track is the...
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How many students are there? Schools? Teachers?... →
Find out from the Census Bureau.
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Wildlife Refuges Offer Cheap Family Fun
If you’re looking for cheap family fun this summer, national wildlife refuges are full of free or low-cost outdoor summer adventures.
There’s a national wildlife refuge within an hour’s drive of most major U.S. cities where you can hike, fish, go bird watching or just enjoy a quiet escape from your daily life.
Some refuges hold special events during the summer, like lighthouse tours or bike...
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Projects Created at the 1.USA.gov Hack Day
Participants working at the 1.USA.gov Hack Day in San Diego.
A week ago, we held the first 1.USA.gov Hack Day, a nationwide event organized to encourage people to explore the data created by our URL shortening service 1.USA.gov.
Hack day events took place in Washington, D.C., New York City, San Francisco, and San Diego. Over 120 people attended the events and explored ways to use 1.USA.gov data...
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Watch Live Exploration of the Galapagos Rift →
From the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
This stream provides a live view of the video feed coming from the Okeanos Explorer as it explores sites of interest in the vicinity of the Galápagos Rift. The feed includes ROV video from the seafloor, audio narration by scientists on and off the ship, and real-time sonar, CTD, and navigation displays that assist the scientists in their...
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