Thomas Enhancements

Thomas has just undergone it's third enhancement for 2010. Mobile users will be pleased to see the new mobile-friendly homepage. As well, a new link to the 50 state legislature websites has been added. See what else is possible at What's New in THOMAS for August 2010.

NASA Provides Assistance to Trapped Chilean Miners

Women's Equality Day August 26, 2010

On August 26, 1920 the 19th Amendment was ratified in that women were guaranteed the right to vote. Today, we celebrate Women's Equality Day.

Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements: Spring 2005/Summer 2006

How do parents handle summer care different from the school year? How many children are watched by relatives? What is the average age for self-care? How much more do families spend for summer care? The Census report, Who's Minding the Kids? Child Care Arrangements: Spring 2005/Summer 2006, helps us to understand how our society deals with child care.

Roger Clemens' 2008 Hearing

Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs

Salmonella Enteritidis Outbreak in Shell Eggs includes store information

Investigation Announcement: Multistate Outbreak of Human Salmonella Enteritidis Infections Associated with Shell Eggs

Wright County Egg Conducts Nationwide Voluntary Recalls of Shell Eggs Because of Possible Health Risk 

Nationwide Egg Recall Underway

It's the Best Time of the Year!

It's school time, again. Have you purchased all of the necessary supplies? Have you bookmarked the teacher blogs? Did you survive meet the teacher night? For us in Alabama, most of our students are already back in school. The prep work is finished but the long haul is just beginning. Homework, tests, learning new online systems in order to track your child's progress along with the traditional worries of making friends, school lunches and having enough time to do it all is enough to make me want to stay at home in a dark room. However, here are some excellent resources that will help all of us to deal with this school year. Now, if somebody would create a cheat sheet for AMSTI math, life would be just about perfect.

Monday Money News

First, from the FDIC, an opportunity for you to comment on automated overdraft payment programs. The deadline for comments is September 27, 2010. Note -  you bank must give you a chance to opt-in to programs that charge fees on ATM & point-of-sale overdrafts.

Second, the Federal Reserve is also seeking public comment on the effective dates for gift cards rules.

Find an Alternative Fuel Station

Use the Alternative Fuel Station Locater by the Department of Energy to find stations that carry alternative fuels in your area.

Perspectives on Civil Protective Orders in Domestic Violence Cases: The Rural and Urban Divide

Employment Situation Summary July 2010

Country Reports on Terrorism 2009

Display of the Month: Bullying

With the new school year right around the corner, the subject of bullying at school is on our minds. Here are some bullying resources for educators and parents:

• Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Bullying
• 15+, Make Time to Listen, Take Time to Talk brochure
• activity cards
• brochure
• Take Action Against Bullying
• Preventing Bullying: A manual for schools and communities
• What Should Parents and Teachers Know About Bullying
• Stop Bullying Now: Take a stand, lend a hand
• interactive website
• video toolkit
• What You Need to Know About Youth Violence Prevention
• Helping Your Children Navigate Their Teenage Years: A guide for parents
• Bullying is not a Fact of Life
• Creating Safe Schools: A resource collection for planning and action
• Exploring the Nature and Prevention of Bullying (web course)
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Flooding in Pakistan

It's easy to see how large the flooded area is compared to normal in the image taken by NASA. As well, we can text "SWAT" to 50555 in order to donate $10 to help flood victims.

Sales Tax Holiday

Are you ready to shop and save some tax money? Alabama's sales tax holiday weekend is August 6-8, 2010. What items qualify for the holiday? Is your city or county participating? Check out the 2010 Sales Tax Holiday site from the Alabama Department of Revenue.

For other states, see 2010 State Sales Tax Holidays but be sure to verify the information with your state department of revenue.