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May 2007

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State and Local Government on the Net
This site is a directory that provides links to state government sites, state agency sites, city government sites, county government sites, and other local government sites. It also has links to federal resources, multi-state sites, and national organizations.

Looking for a new car or truck? Then visit fueleconomy.gov to check out gas mileage, gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks. The site also has gas mileage tips, information on hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles, and much more.

Shopping for a Mortgage? Your Application May Trigger Competing Offers
This FTC Consumer Alert explains why you may get competing offers, how you might benefit from them, and how to stop them if you choose.

Everyday Mysteries: Fun Science Facts from the Library of Congress
This site features questions asked by researchers and answered by librarians from the Library of Congress' Science Reference Services. Browse questions and answers in topics such as agriculture, botany, chemistry, meteorology/climatology, physics, zoology, and more.

April 2007

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Frauds and Scams Protect Yourself and Your Money
This brochure from the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco describes various scams that can come calling on the phone, at the door, and through the mailbox.

Pretexting: Your Personal Information Revealed
This fact sheet from the Federal Trade Commission describes the practice of getting your personal information under false pretenses.

Moving from Analog to Digital TV
This consumer focus from the Federal Citizen Information Center explains the impact the switch (in February 2009) of television stations to broadcasting only in digital signals could have on consumers.

March 2007

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Beginning this year, Daylight Saving Time will last a month longer. It begins three weeks earlier—on March 11th—and ends a week later—on November 4th. Read about its history and why we use it.

Giving the Bounce to Counterfeit Check Scams from the FTC

February 2007

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Interested in making phone calls over the Internet? Then find out how it works (and more) at this site from Federal Communications Commission. This paper (pdf) from US-CERT (United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team) discusses the advantages and disadvantages of VoIP and covers related security issues.

FirstGov.gov—the United States Federal government website has changed it's name to USA.gov. In addition to the name change, the site also has introduced a new web chat feature.

January 2007

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Privacy and the Internet: Traveling in Cyberspace Safely
This recently updated guide from the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse provides lots of information about your privacy online.

CarCare.org: Be Car Care Aware
This site from the Car Care Council provides numerous tips and articles to help you take an active role in maintaining your vehicle.

Avoiding Costly Banking Mistakes: No Trivial Pursuit
This article from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) describes some common mistakes consumers make when using their checking account, credit card or other banking services.

Thrive by Five^TM: Teaching Your Preschooler About Spending
This site from the Credit Union National Association has free activities and other resources for parents to help them encourage healthy attitudes about money in their preschool children