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01/02/2013 Nativegrl77

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CALM Act Regulates Volume of TV Commercials
12/28/2012

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) established new rules for the volume of television commercials that started on December 13, 2012. The new regulation, known as the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act, requires commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany. The CALM Act requires TV stations, cable operators or other multichannel video program distributors to apply specific FCC practices to commercials they transmit.

If you hear a commercial louder than the TV show it accompanies, you can file a complaint with the FCC by providing detailed information about the commercial.

Learn more about the CALM Act.

Keep Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets Away from Children
12/29/2012

example of single-load liquid laundry packets

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents and caregivers to lock up single-load liquid laundry packets and keep them away from children.

Liquid laundry packets are attractive to children because they are soft and colorful and resemble familiar items like candy and teething products.

These items also dissolve quickly when placed in the mouth or are handled with wet hands. Children who are exposed to the chemicals are at risk of serious injury because they can be toxic.

In 2012, CPSC staff have learned of about 500 incidents involving children and adults who were injured by the packets.

CPSC recommends these steps to prevent unintentional poisonings and eye injuries:

Do NOT let children handle laundry packets.
Keep the liquid laundry packets sealed in their original packaging, and make sure they are locked up and out of a child’s sight and reach.
If swallowed or exposed to the eye, immediately call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Learn more about the dangers of single-load laundry packets. (PDF)

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Faces of Diabetes …

01/02/2013 Nativegrl77

How does it feel knowing what a difference you made for the many Faces of Diabetes in 2012?

I bet it feels something like this…

Your support helped us reach our $1 million end of year fundraising goal. And thanks to your generosity, the American Diabetes Association accomplished more than we ever thought possible for the many Faces of Diabetes in 2012. Here are just a few of the amazing achievements made possible with your help:

In Georgia, Washington and Florida, bills have been signed into law to make sure schools are safe for children with diabetes;
We began research on how to manage diabetes during pregnancy to prevent the future onset of diabetes in children;
Started insulin gene therapy research for type 1 diabetes;
Fought for new protections under the Affordable Care Act, including access to free preventative care and prohibiting discrimination against children and teens because of diabetes;
More than 60,000 people attended our free American Diabetes Association EXPO® events to receive life-saving diabetes and health information and advice.

Thank you for everything you’ve helped us accomplish in 2012. And for the many millions of people you’re going to help this year.

Happy New Year,

Larry Hausner
Chief Executive Officer
American Diabetes Association

P.S. If you would like to start contributing to the American Diabetes Association’s work in 2013, please make a gift now to kick off the New Year.

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Congress Must Protect the Middle Class from Income Tax Hike

12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

The White House

President Obama urges Congress to meet its deadlines and responsibilities, protect the middle class from an income tax hike, and lay the groundwork for future progress on more economic growth and deficit reduction.

Watch President Obama’s weekly address.

A look back at what you built in 2012

12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

When we launched the campaign in April 2011, I hoped to be able to send something like this.

Enjoy this compilation of some of our finest moments together:

http://my.barackobama.com/Our-Journey

I can’t wait to see how much more we will accomplish. Our next chapter is just beginning, and President Obama is counting on us to help finish what we started.

Thank you for an amazing 2012 — and have a very happy new year.

Messina

Jim Messina
Campaign Manager
Obama for America

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Take Action 2013

12/31/2012 Nativegrl77

With the encouragement and support of friends like you I founded the Black Institute, a think tank that takes action, purposed to shape intellectual discourse and dialogue and impact public policy uniquely from a black perspective in the US and throughout the Diaspora.
I am pleased to share that 2012 has proven to be just that – a year of action, filled with exciting campaigns and movements that have brought about change in our communities and cities, and have put our brothers and sisters at the forefront of issues such as immigration, worker rights, consumer rights, and voter suppression.
The contributions that we received from you and other generous supporters have made an incredible difference in our efforts to:

Create and implement our first research, data, and training projects
Assist in leading the Walmart Free NYC Coalition in its victory to keep Walmart out of East New York
Stand in solidarity with local unions, elected officials, and community groups to demand fair labor practices for Cablevision workers and fair consumer practices for Verizon and Cablevision consumers
Elevate the profile of Black immigrants by organizing recruited Caribbean professionals and their aged-out children, launching a campaign for these Caribbean Dreamers, and publishing a report on this topic
Organize a clergy social justice network that has been instrumental in the support and advocacy of low wage workers and the movement for low wage workers rights that is now taking this country by storm
Start our Adopt A Dreamer Sponsorship Program

Though we have accomplished much in 2012 there is still much more to do. The generous gift that you give today will make it possible for us to continue our work to shed light on the various issues that plague our Black communities, and to help empower our men, women and children to speak out against maltreatment, injustice, ineffective government, poor public policy, and inadequate and inefficient social service programs.
Please make a tax deductible donation or become a monthly Sustainer TODAY. https://theblackinstitute.nationbuilder.com/make_a_donation