November 2012
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Learn How to Stop HIV/AIDS on World AIDS Day
December 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS, to learn about advances in the fight against it, and honor those who have been lost to the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control estimates that 1.1 million people in the United States are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Nearly one in five of those are not aware that they are infected. Approximately 50,000...
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Tips to Eat Healthy and Stay Active During the...
It’s easy to eat too much and exercise too little during the holiday season. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Although celebrations usually take place both at home and work, it is possible to enjoy this time of year while eating healthy and staying active.
The tips below will help you get started.
Control Your Portions
People tend to eat too much in part because food is everywhere...
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How to Participate in the 2013 Inauguration
Inauguration Day is the day when the President-elect and Vice President-elect swear in and take office. It occurs every four years on January 20. This year, since January 20 is a Sunday, the public swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday, January 21.
Here’s how you can be involved in this year’s inauguration:
Tickets for Swearing-in Ceremony
A limited amount of tickets for...
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Get Help Reducing Your Monthly Mortgage Payments →
Need help reducing or delaying your monthly mortgage payments? Call 888-995-HOPE to speak with a counselor or get help online.
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Don't Forget to Winterize Your Car and Home This... →
Use these checklists from FEMA to get prepared.
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Where can I locate the stats relative to number of welfare recipients per US Cities between 2002 - 2012? Where can I locate the data that compares the number of unemployment recipients per US City between 2002 - 2012?
Asked by an anonymous Tumblr user.
There are a number of places where you can find government data and statistics:
USA.gov - Our page points you to commonly requested data sets...
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Easily Find Government Forms →
Find government forms and applications on USA.gov’s Government Forms page.
You’ll see the top five requested federal forms, and can find additional forms listed by government agency.
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What You Should Know About Adoption
November celebrates National Adoption Month across the country. The month focuses on raising awareness about adoption, educating communities about the challenges and myths around adopting children, and draws attention to thousands of children in foster care who need good homes.
If you’re thinking about adopting a child:
Educate yourself on common adoption myths and how to make the process the...
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Find a Flu Vaccine Location Near You →
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Recognizing Military Families and the Sacrifices...
November is recognized as Military Family Month. It is a time to celebrate and honor service members and their families and thank them for their sacrifice to our country. These are just a few of the many resources available to help military service members and their families:
Deployment Guide: This interactive resource is a free tool for service members of all branches and their families to use...
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Do Your Loved Ones Know Your Wishes for... →
Learn about advance directives and make a plan.
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Get Help Paying Your Home Heating Bills this...
If you can’t afford to pay your winter heating bill, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) may be able to help with:
Home energy bills
Energy crisis
Weatherization and energy-related home repairs
Assistance is available to low-income families who spend a large portion of income on home heating and cooling.
Contact your state or Indian tribe or tribal organization agency...
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Be a Smart Shopper →
Find tips to help you research a purchase, shop safely, and understand contracts and warranties.
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Happy Thanksgiving! →
Learn about the history behind Thanksgiving and find ways to give thanks.
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Seven Smart Shopping Tips for Black Friday
Black Friday is one of the most popular shopping days of the year. If you plan to hunt for great holiday deals this year, use these tips from the Massachusetts Department of Consumer Affairs newsletter (PDF) to make sure you’re getting the best price:
Comparison shop: What does getting the best deal mean? When you’re looking at sales, do not focus solely on price. Decide which deal will...
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Get Help Managing Diabetes →
Millions of people in the U.S. have diabetes. These free publications can help manage the disease.
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Travel Tips for Your Holiday Season
As Thanksgiving approaches, more and more people will be traveling in the next few weeks for holidays and family vacations.
If you’re traveling by air this holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is the best place to go for accurate flying information. Before you leave the house, confirm the proper type of ID that will get you through security, your options if randomly...
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Did You Know You Can Search for Food, Product, and... →
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National Family Caregivers Month: Because...
By Kathy Greenlee, Administrator, Administration for Community Living and Assistant Secretary for Aging, HHS
What began as a celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving in 1997 has grown into a month-long acknowledgement and celebration of family caregivers—those extraordinary people who make such a difference in the lives of their loved ones. Family caregivers provide more...
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On This Day in 1863, Abraham Lincoln Delivered the... →
Learn more about this iconic speech.
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Is there Hurricane Sandy relief for people outside the storm zone? For instance, I work remotely for a company in New Jersey whose offices were damaged by the storm. As a result, my paychecks have been stalled for a couple of weeks. I was told today there’s no timeline for when paychecks may start flowing again, due to power losses, Internet problems, etc. Is there any relief for a person...
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There are More Than 314,776,883 Residents in the... →
Visit PopClock to learn more about this estimate.
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Online Shopping Safety Tips
Shopping online can be easy and convenient, especially during the holiday season when stores are packed with shoppers and it’s harder to find what you want. However, scammers are always looking for ways to get your money or personal information, so it’s worth taking a few moments to learn how you can protect yourself when shopping online.
Consider these tips:
How to Avoid Scams
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Be A Quitter; Be Tobacco Free!
By Richard Stapleton, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Today is The Great American Smokeout, the day the American Cancer Society challenges smokers and others who use tobacco products to become quitters. Did you know that just 20 minutes after you stop smoking, your heart rate and blood pressure drop and within 12 hours, the carbon monoxide level in your blood drops to normal!
The...
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Today is America Recycles Day →
Take these steps to help protect the planet.
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Get Help Managing Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that affects over 25 million people in the United States. Nearly 19 million have been diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, while 7 million more are living undiagnosed.
Type 1 diabetes, sometimes more commonly known as juvenile onset diabetes, is not preventable. It is typically treated with insulin shots taken daily.
Type 2 diabetes, often called adult onset diabetes,...
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Save on Home Energy Use →
Fall is a good time to look at your home energy use. This calculator can help you find places to save.
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Servicemembers with Student Loans Could be Missing...
Many members of the military with student loans are spending way too much to pay off those loans. They are not accessing the student loan repayment protections and forgiveness benefits that have been granted to them under federal rules.
Unfortunately, those rules are extremely complex, and not all loan servicers are properly handling the loans or advising their clients. A report by the Consumer...
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Learn about American Indian Populations, Tribes... →
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month goes back to 1916. Learn about populations, tribes and languages.
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Check Out the Encyclopedia of Life to Learn About... →
The Encyclopedia of Life recently celebrated the creation of its one millionth species page with the addition of hundreds of thousands of new images and specimen data from the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History.
The Encyclopedia of Life is building the largest online collection of biological descriptions, multimedia, and links about biological diversity on our planet....
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What are the Benefits of International Education? →
This week is International Education Week. Learn more about the benefits of international education and exchange.
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Remember to Thank Our Veterans on Sunday
Veterans Day honors those who’ve served in the United States Armed Forces.
Every November 11, a national ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery to honor and thank military veterans. Parades, ceremonies, exhibits, and other tributes to veterans also take place in communities throughout the United States.
Get information about Veterans Day events near you.
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Learn How to Prevent Lead Poisoning →
Lead is a toxic metal that can damage children’s brains and nervous systems. Learn how to prevent lead poisoning and keep your family safe.