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September 2005

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Back-To-School Safety Tips
These tips from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission covers getting to school safetly, safety on playgrounds and athletic fields, and safety within schools.

Where There's a Will, There's a Way
This article from Consumer Reports WebWatch describes a fresh spin on '419 Fraud', aka Nigerian Fee Scam, involving fake wills.

Consumer Action's 2005 Credit Card study shows that anyone could face much higher universal default and penalty interest rates.
This study describes various practices that are taking more money out of consumer's pockets.

timeanddate.com
This site has a world clock, time zone converter, calendars, date calculators, and more.

August 2005

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Cell Phones & Service Decision Guide
The guide from Consumer Reports has information to help you choose a plan, phone, or headset.

"Flash Cookies" — another way to track you online
This page from the Electronic Privacy Information Center describes Local Shared Objects also knows as "Flash Cookies". It also provided pointers on how to control them.

July 2005

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HealthRatings.org
Consumer Health WebWatch is a project of Consumer Reports WebWatch and the Health Improvement Institute. It's purpose is to provide a one-stop destination to help consumers determine if a health web site is credible and reliable. Detailed ratings include overall score, site strenghts, site weaknesses, and special notes.

Wi-Fi Woes—Wireless Networks Offer Flexibility, Potential Snooping
This consumer investigation from Consumer Reports WebWatch describes security issues with wireless networks and offers some simple safety solutions.

Taking Control of Your Finances: A Special Guide for Young Adults
This guide, from the FDIC, has numerous articles for those just beginning to manage money on their own and as a refresher for those who've been managing money for some time.

Fight the Bite!
Mosquito Season is here. This site from the Centers for Disease Control provides steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your community from mosquito born diseases such as the West Nile virus.

June 2005

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Planning a summer roadtrip? Then you may want to check out the National Traffic and Road Closure Information site. Click on a state to find links to numerous state and local information sites.

Graduates Cautioned to Avoid Online Job Scams from the Better Business Bureau describes some of the more common online job scams.

Did you know that May was Stroke Awareness Month? Did you know that stroke strikes on average every 45 seconds in the U.S.? Now and anytime is the right time to learn to recognize a stroke. The warning signs are simple. You'll find good information on recognizing and preventing strokes from the American Stroke Association, the National Stroke Association, and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.

May 2005

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Federal Reserve Education is provided by the Federal Reserve System and has many tools and articles for personal financial education. You can also learn more about the Federal Reserve System through FED101.

Afraid to Bank Electronically? Read these tips from the FDIC.

MyPyramid.gov from the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. You can also tour the new pyramid and find tips and resources.