March 2012
98 posts
3 tags
Protect Yourself From Frauds and Scams →
Frauds and scams come in a variety of forms—insurance fraud, ATM fraud, credit card scams, scholarship scams, and the list goes on and on. Learn more about frauds and scams so that you don’t become a victim.
3 tags
Anonymous asked: So I want to go to Cuba. What are the rules with that? Will my government arrest me for traveling?
2 tags
Do you want to start a new business or grow an... →
Check out the new BusinessUSA for help and resources.
2 tags
March is National Endometriosis Awareness Month →
Get information, symptoms, and treatment information.
2 tags
2 tags
Winter Cold – or Spring Allergies?
The warmer than average temperatures this winter have led trees to release their pollen into the air earlier than usual. That’s great if you’re a lonely tree, but not so great if you’re a person who suffers from seasonal plant allergies, also known as hay fever.
Feel like you’re coming down with a cold or flu? It might be allergies if -
Your symptoms kicked in fast. (Colds take days.)
Symptoms...
3 tags
Anonymous asked: Does the library of congress top librarian have a list of recomended reading list?
2 tags
2.3 billion pounds of cabbage will be cooked for... →
Learn more about Irish-Amercians and St. Patrick’s Day.
3 tags
3 tags
Top Consumer Complaints of 2011
What is the American consumer most upset about?
Identity theft. It accounted for 15 percent of the 1.8 million complaints registered with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 2011.
Here’s the rest of top complaints FTC received in 2011:
Debt Collection Complaints
Prizes, Sweepstakes, and Lotteries
Shop-at-Home and Catalog Sales
Banks and Lenders
Internet Services
Auto-related Complaints
...
2 tags
Anonymous asked: where can i find a directory of names on vvm wall
1 tag
There are 5.2 million more women in the U.S. than... →
Learn more in honor of Women’s History Month.
1 tag
3 tags
Tomorrow is National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS... →
Learn about the special risks and help raise awareness.
3 tags
Check the Batteries in Your Smoke and Carbon...
Two-thirds of deaths from fires occur in homes without working smoke detectors. Research shows that the main reason why some people die in fires and some don’t is that the people who survived had working smoke detectors.
Also, about 183 Americans die each year from unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning due to malfunctioning appliances like furnaces and fireplaces. CO gas is colorless and...
1 tag
Move your clocks forward one hour on Sunday...
Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins on the second Sunday in March at 2 a.m. Advancing our clocks an hour helps line up the daylight hours with the times of day when most people are awake and busy.
Part of the goal of DST is to save energy by encouraging people to be outside during these warmer months rather than inside and using lights and TVs and other energy-sucking appliances.
Research has yet...
2 tags
Anonymous asked: can i obtain copies of my va records in nc
2 tags
Tomorrow is Passport Day in the USA →
If you need a rush renewal or new passport, find a location near you.
3 tags
3 tags
Create a Healthier Living Space This Spring
With winter coming to an end, it’s time to open your windows, air out the house and get started on some spring cleaning. While most people dread cleaning their house and getting rid of things, it’s a great time to take inventory of what you truly need and can live without. Cleaning out your home can also help improve your health when you get rid of dust piles and clutter. Use these tips to help...