Theft of Customers' Personal Property in Cafes and Bars

Although this guide is for the police, take it as a reminder to guard your personal property while you are at a cafe or a bar.

Egypt

**If your U.S. citizen loved one needs assistance in #Egypt, call 1-202-501-4444 or email EgyptEmergencyUSC@state.gov.**

**U.S. citizens who wish to depart #Egypt via USG-chartered transportation: call 1-202-501-4444 | email EgyptEmergencyUSC@state.gov**

Situation in Egypt: information for U.S. citizens currently in Egypt

The White House, President Obama on the Situation in Egypt: "All Governments Must Maintain Power through Consent, Not Coercion 

The Department of State, Egypt: Public Service Announcement for American Citizens

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report: Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States

The Financial Crisis Inquiry Report: Final Report of the National Commission on the Causes of the Financial and Economic Crisis in the United States is now available in PDF format on FDsys and for purchase from the U.S. Government Bookstore.

NASA: Day of Remembrance

Today we remember the astronauts from Apollo 1, Challenger, and Columbia along with the others that have lost their lives while helping to keep the NASA mission of exploration.

Canned Fruit and Vegetable Consumption in the United States: An Updated Report to Congress

We just learned that we should *try* to consume 8 servings of fruits & vegetables daily. Well, here's a chance to learn more about how much canned fruit & vegetables we currently consume along with how we Americans feel about these items being canned.

Alabama Landowner Grows Produce in Winter, Models Conservation Practices

State of the Union Address

Along with the transcript of the remarks & video from last night's address, I thought you might enjoy a little bit of background information. From the Senate, a brief history. From the Office of the Clerk (House of Representatives), here are the origins and authorization and historical highlights.

The authentic full text version of the speech is now available on FDsys (GPO).

National Archives Discovers Date Change on Lincoln Record

Thomas Lowry Confesses to Altering Lincoln Pardon to April 14, 1865

The press release includes images & a video describing how the pardon was altered. 

Worker ReEmployment

Questions regarding unemployment benefits? Or, do you need assistance with your job search? The Labor Department has upgraded it's re-employment web portal in order to proved answers & directions regarding employment, training & financial help for those dealing with layoffs.

What Does the New Food Safety Law Mean for You?

There have been a lot of changes regarding food safety in our country. What are the changes and will they effect you?

New American FactFinder Debut

Be sure to explore the new American FactFinder from the U.S. Census Bureau. Tutorials & a virtual tour are available.

The data from the 1990 Census is still available at http://factfinder.census.gov/home/saff/main.html?_lang=en.

Wireless Security

How many of you have used a neighboring wireless network? Can your neighbors use your wireless network? Learn how to protect your wireless network & computers secure by adding encryption & other techniques from the wireless security section from OnGuard Online.

MLK Day of Service

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by participating in a day of service or by taking the MLK 25 Challenge. Visit
http://mlkday.gov/ in order to learn more about these opportunities.

A Day in the Life of a Food Scientist: MICHELE PERCHONOK

MyMoney.gov

We're recovering from holiday spending and are preparing to donate our money to Uncle Sam so it's a good time to check out MyMoney.gov. This site offers advice on mortgages & retirement along with tools to help us make better financial decisions.

Have You Heard? IRS Kicks Off 2011 Tax Season with Deadline Extended to April 18; Taxpayers Impacted by Recent Tax Breaks Can File Starting in Mid- to Late February

From the IRS press release, we now have until the 18th of April to file our income taxes.

Need links to download forms, instructions & publications? See http://samford.libguides.com/tax_forms_instructions for both federal & state.

usda.gov/open

Here's your chance to interact with the USDA. Their blog, usda.gov/open, allows for feedback from you about USDA reports & resources.  Give your $0.02 about sweet potatoes.

Do Not Call Registry Data Book for Fiscal Year 2010

Have you registered a phone number with the Do Not Call Registry? If so, you might find the data book to be an interesting snapshot of data detailing the total number registrants by state and along with complaints.

The 2011 Statistical Abstract

The 2011 Statistical Abstract is now available from the Census Bureau. You might be interested in the amount of debt held by families (table 1172) even though the percent distribution is for 2004 and 2007.

2010 Financial Report of the United States Government

You will probably want to read the citizen's guide to the financial report before delving into the statements. The citizen's guide is listed in the chapter section.

What Is the Price of College? Total, Net, and Out-of-Pocket Prices in 2007–08

Use these figures to help determine the cost of college for your 2011 entering freshman.

2009 Census of Horticultural Specialties

Take a few minutes to learn more about the specialty crops grown in the United States. Did you know that California was the top in both wholesale ($2.0 billion) & retail ($235 million) sales in 2009?