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Last Updated: May 17, 2009 - 12:42:55 PM

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Announcements
Unmarried and Single Americans Week 2008
There are 92 million  unmarried Americans 18 and older in 2006. This group comprised 42 percent of all U.S. residents 18 and older.
Sep 12, 2008 - 12:09:58 PM

Announcements
Show Your Postal Carrier Some Love, National Dog Bite Prevention Week, May 18-24
Dog owners across America are being asked to show their letter carriers some love by making sure their pets are in separate rooms with closed doors before accepting mail from a carrier at their front doors. Last year, more than 3,000 city and rural carriers were attacked by dogs across the United States -including 103 city and rural carriers from the Houston metro area alone.

 

National Observances
Mother's Day 2008: May 11, 2008
How many mothers? 81% p ercent of women 40 to 44 who are mothers. In 1976, 90 percent of women in that age group were mothers.
May 8, 2008 - 9:01:33 PM

Announcements
Father's Day 2008: June 15, 2008, Facts, Fun & Statistics

64.3 million is the estimated number of fathers across the nation.

National Observances
Mother’s Day 2008: May 11, 2008
There was 94.1 number of births in 2006 per 1,000 women of childbearing age in Utah, which led the nation. At the other end of the spectrum was Vermont, with a rate of 52.2 births.

Mar 13, 2008 - 1:14:38 PM

Announcements
February is American Heart Month
Heart disease   is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. The most common heart disease in the United States is coronary heart disease, which often appears as a heart attack. In 2008, an estimated 770,000 Americans will have a new coronary attack, and about 430,000 will have a recurrent attack. About every 26 seconds, an American will have a coronary event, and about one every minute will die from one
Feb 1, 2008 - 10:49:40 AM

Things You Should Know
A Kiss is Just a Kiss: Mistletoe is So Much More
This Christmas when you pucker up under the mistletoe, consider this: while festive and fun, mistletoe also provides essential food, cover and nesting sites for an amazing number of birds, butterflies and mammals in the United States
Dec 18, 2007 - 6:53:21 AM

Announcements
’Tis the Season For Mailing
Santa may have Rudolph and innumerable elves, but the U.S. Postal Service has 700,000 employees, more than 200,000 trucks, online convenience and a 232-year history of delivering holiday cheer
Dec 17, 2007 - 10:14:12 AM

Announcements
Mail Holiday Packages with Care
December is the busiest time of year for mailing and the U.S. Postal Service is helping to make holiday shipping needs a little bit easier. With 20 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the Postal Service has some tips to help send holiday cheer in a safe, secure manner.
Dec 11, 2007 - 7:32:01 AM

National Observances
Thanksgiving Day is November 22, 2007
Tips and ideas to help you plan and prepare healthy, crowd-pleasing food for this holiday season.
Nov 21, 2007 - 7:54:51 PM

National Observances
Thanksgiving Food Prepparation Tips: Things You Should Know
The decision of choosing a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner is serious business, both for shoppers and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whether a turkey is sold at a grocery store or ordered by Internet or catalogue, check for the USDA or State mark of inspection which ensures that the turkey has been inspected for safety and wholesomeness.
Nov 21, 2007 - 7:45:49 PM

Health News | Health Resources
Thanksgiving Day - Feast Safely and Sensibly This Holiday Season
  If you’re planning to host Thanksgiving dinner, the Feast on Food Safety package can help you serve a meal that’s safe to eat. This package of free publications includes a chart of safe minimum temperatures and guidelines for cooking the perfect bird.
Nov 17, 2007 - 9:17:25 AM

National Observances
Spotlight on Thanksgiving Day Statistics - BLS Reports
For most of us, this holiday still means a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner. However, throughout the year Americans are spending a greater percentage of their food dollars on food away from home — that is, at restaurants instead of at the grocery store. The portion of the family-of-four food budget spent on food away from home increased from 36 to 43 percent from 1984 to 2006.
Nov 9, 2007 - 7:17:35 AM

Announcements
142, 000 Halloween Pails Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
This recall involves purple Halloween pails with a picture of a witch figure silhouetted against a green moon. The pail measures about 6 1/2 inches high. “Distributed by Family Dollar, Inc,” SKU number 1033953, and UPC number 017845000591 are printed on a label on the pail. Orange Halloween pails with black jack-o-lantern decorations are not included in this recall.
Oct 25, 2007 - 4:17:45 PM

Community Alerts
No Tricks, No Treats: FTC Warns Halloween Consumers that Even Cosmetic Contact Lenses Require Prescriptions
Planning to cap off your Halloween costume with a pair of cat-eye contact lenses? The Federal Trade Commission wants you to know that all contacts -- even those that are cosmetic or theatrical -- require a prescription.
Oct 16, 2007 - 4:45:33 PM

Census Bureau Announcements
Veterans Day 2007: Nov. 11
There are 23.7 million  military veterans in the United States in 2006. There are 1.7 million female veterans in 2006.

Oct 12, 2007 - 7:53:41 AM

National Observances
October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer remains a significant health concern for women in the United States. and throughout the world. In the U.S., it is the most common form of cancer in women. After lung cancer, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women. In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, FCIC has brought together some resources surrounding this health issue.

Oct 10, 2007 - 10:58:15 AM

National Observances
Halloween 2007: Facts & Fun Statistics

It is estimated that 36.1 million children between the ages of 5-13 partcipated in  trick-or treating across the United States. This is down by 45,000 children from the year 2005.

Announcements
National Park Week - April 22-29, 2007
National Park Week is an annual Presidentially proclaimed week for celebration and recognition of Your National Parks.
Apr 21, 2007 - 11:44:19 AM

National Observances
Father's Day 2007 - Father's Day: June 17, 2007
There were 159,000 stay-at-home dads in 2006
Apr 17, 2007 - 10:07:39 PM

National Observances
Cinco de Mayo 2007

Cinco de Mayo, a national holiday in Mexico, celebrates the legendary Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, in which a Mexican force of 4,500 men faced 6,000 well-trained men of the French Army.

National Observances
November Is Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and once again your opportunity to learn more about diabetes and the risks associated with it. Diabetes is a serious disease that affects the body's ability to produce or respond properly to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy.
Nov 12, 2006 - 1:20:09 PM

National Observances
October Is National Fire Prevention Month
October is National Fire Prevention Month, a time when we should all be aware of ways to help learn fire safety and prevention. According to Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Regional Director Dennis Hunsinger, most Americans underestimate their risk for fire, and many either lack emergency response plans � or fail to practice them with fire drills.
Oct 17, 2006 - 7:10:00 AM

National Observances
Veterans Day 2006: Nov. 11
There are over 24.5 million veterans in the United States and about 1.7 millionThe number of female veterans.
Oct 12, 2006 - 6:54:00 AM

National Observances
September is National Menopause Awareness Month
TheOffice of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) joins the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) in recognizing September as National Menopause Awareness Month. This month-long event was established by U.S. federal legislators who recognized the need to increase awareness about the importance of having accurate information to enhance women�s health at menopause and beyond.
Sep 18, 2006 - 9:03:00 AM