Multiple Sclerosis Life Expectancy: February 2013

February Is American Heart Month

Keep the ABCS in mind every day and especially when you talk to your health care professional:

Appropriate Aspirin Therapy for those who need itBlood Pressure ControlCholesterol ManagementSmoking Cessation

Share your health history, get your blood pressure and cholesterol checked, and ask if taking an aspirin each day is right for you.

High blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke. One in 3 U.S. adults has high blood pressure, and half of these individuals do not have their condition under control.

Similarly, high cholesterol affects 1 in 3 American adults, and two-thirds of these individuals do not have the condition under control. Half of adults with high cholesterol do not get treatment.

If your blood pressure or cholesterol is high, take steps to lower it. This could include eating a healthier diet, getting more exercise, and following your health care professional's instructions about medications you take.

Access videos and resources on this website to help you better understand high blood pressure and the steps you can take to prevent or treat it.

Sodium plays a part in your blood pressure?view an infographic to learn more.

What you eat has a big impact on your heart health. When planning your meals and snacks, try to:

Eat lots of fresh fruits and vegetables.Check the labels on your food and select those with the lowest sodium. Too much sodium can increase your blood pressure. View an infographic to learn more about sodium in your food.Limit foods with high amounts of saturated fat, transfat, and cholesterol. You can find this information on the Nutrition Facts label.Cook at home more often. Whenever possible, select foods that are low in sodium or have no salt added. Limit sauces, mixes, and "instant" products, including flavored rice and ready-made pasta.

Obesity can increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. To keep your body at a healthy weight and to fight high blood pressure and cholesterol, make physical activity part of your daily routine. Try to fit in 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise on most days of the week. For example, you could take a brisk 10-minute walk 3 times a day, 5 days a week.

Cigarette smoking greatly increases your risk for heart disease. If you're a smoker, quit as soon as possible, and if you don't smoke, don't start. You can also support smoke-free policies in your community and try to avoid secondhand smoke.

Many people with key risk factors for heart disease and stroke—such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol—do not know that they have these conditions, what blood pressure or cholesterol numbers are best for them, or how their high blood pressure or cholesterol could be more effectively controlled. Other barriers include:

Access to convenient, consistent, and affordable monitoring of blood pressure and cholesterolLack of continuity of careInadequate time with healthcare professionals to ask important questions and receive personalized adviceMedication expense, side effects, and habits around daily useNeed for community based strategies for healthier lifestyle choices such as reduced sodium and transfat and smoke free air policies

Free Tax Return Preparation -- See If You Qualify

The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify.

VITA
The VITA Program generally offers free tax help to people who make $51,000 or less and need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in local communities. They can inform taxpayers about special tax credits for which they may qualify such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Credit for the Elderly or the Disabled. VITA sites are generally located at community and neighborhood centers, libraries, schools, shopping malls, and other convenient locations.

TCE
The TCE Program offers free tax help for all with priority assistance to people who are 60 years of age and older, specializing in questions about pensions and retirement issues unique to seniors. IRS-certified volunteers who provide tax counseling are often retired individuals associated with non-profit organizations that receive grants from the IRS.

Self-Help Tax Preparation
In addition to traditional face-to-face tax preparation, the IRS is offering a self-assistance service at many VITA and TCE locations. If individuals have a simple tax return and need a little help or do not have access to a computer, they can visit one of the participating tax preparation sites and an IRS-certified volunteer will guide them through the process.

Find a VITA Site Near You
There are thousands of VITA sites located across the country. You may find a site near you between January and April using the VITA Locator Tool or call 1-800-906-9887.

Find a TCE or AARP Tax-Aide Site Near You
A majority of the TCE sites are operated by the AARP Foundation’s Tax Aide Program. To locate the nearest TCE site or AARP Tax-Aide site between January and April use the AARP Site Locator Tool or call 888-227-7669.

Note: Majority of the VITA and TCE sites are open annually from late January/early February to April 15. During this time, you can locate a site near you using the above locator tools.

Items you need to bring
To have your tax return(s) prepared at a VITA or TCE site you need to bring the following information with you:

Proof of identification – Picture IDSocial Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents or a Social Security Number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration orIndividual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter for you, your spouse and dependentsProof of foreign status, if applying for an ITINBirth dates for you, your spouse and dependents on the tax returnWage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employersInterest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if availableProof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank checkTotal paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number (the provider's Social Security Number or the provider's business Employer Identification Number) if appropriateTo file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

It is extremely important that each person use the correct Social Security Number. The most accurate information is usually located on your original Social Security card. If you do not have an SSN for you or a dependent, you should complete Form SS-5, Social Security Number Application. This form should be submitted to the nearest Social Security Administration Office.

If you or your dependent is not eligible to get a Social Security Number, you may need an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Return to IRS Free Tax Return Preparation Programs

Page Last Reviewed or Updated: 2013-01-28

Anniversary of Washington

George Washington, a copy of painting by Gilbert Stuart, 1931-1932, RG 148, reports of the committees of the legislative branch, George Washington bicentennial Commission.

Washington birthday is celebrated as a federal holiday on the third Monday of February. It is one of the eleven permanent holidays established by the Congress.

Federal holidays apply only to the federal Government and the District of Columbia; Congress has never declared a holiday in all States, and each State Association decides of its own for the holidays.

George Washington was born in Virginia on February 11, 1731, in the Julian calendar then used. In 1752, however, Great Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which has placed the birth of Washington, February 22, 1732.

Letter from Chief Justice John Marshall to Henry Clay and Thomas Philemon, on the centenary of birth records, 4 February 1832, RG 128, Washington of the joint committees of the Congress.

Americans celebrated Washington popular anniversary well before the Congress declared it a day federal holiday. The centenary of his birth has prompted festivities nationwide, and Congress established a Joint Committee to make arrangements for the occasion.

On the recommendation of the Commission, chaired by Henry Clay of the Senate and Philemon Thomas from the House, Congress was suspended on February 22, 1832 out of respect for the memory of Washington and in commemoration of his birth.

You are invited by a memorial of the Mayor and other citizens of Philadelphia, the Chamber and the Senate commemorated birth the 130th anniversary of Washington by reading aloud his farewell speech.

Memorial of the Mayor and other citizens of Philadelphia, praying speech that Washington farewell can be read to both chambers of Congress and the army and Navy of United States of America on 22 February, January 31, 1862, RG 46, documents of the Senate of the United States.

In a joint special meeting which is held in the Chamber of the House, the House and the Senate, as well as several officials from the cabinet, justices of the supreme court and senior officers of the army and the Navy, gathered to listen to the Secretary of State, read aloud the address. Finally, the reading of the Washington farewell address became an annual event for the Senate, a tradition still observed to this day.

Anniversary of Washington's people, however, did not become a holiday until January 31, 1879, when Congress added 22 February to the list of public holidays to be observed by federal employees in the District of Columbia. The Act did not stipulate that employees should be paid for the holidays - in fact, some employees of the Government in the District of Columbia have been paid, while others were not.

S. 623, a Bill to make the 22nd day of February, anniversary of Washington, RG 46, records of the Senate of the United States.

In 1885, the Congress resolved this contradiction with the law requiring Federal employees to be paid for every day and federal holidays applicable to all employees of the federal Government, including those used outside of the Washington DC area.

Anniversary of Washington was celebrated on 22 February until the 20th century. However, in 1968 Congress passed the Monday holiday law to 'provide uniform annual observances of some holidays Monday. By creating more than 3 days weekend, Congress wants to "bring substantial benefits to the spiritual and economic life of the Nation."

One of the provisions of this Act has changed the celebration of the birthday of Washington from February 22 to the third Monday of February. Ironically, this warranty that would never celebrated on the actual anniversary of Washington as the third Monday of February falls not any later than February 21.

Contrary to popular belief, Congress, nor President has always stipulated that the name of the observed day as Washington be replaced by "Day of the Chair".

Petition of Thompson, praying for a bill giving federal workers pay, holidays, on February 7, 1878, RG 46 records of the Senate of the United States. In addition to employees at the Navy Yard, the Bureau of printing and engraving and the Government Printing Office Federal officials, have also regularly refused paid holidays.

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Ability-to-pay rule ensures that you can afford your mortgage

When you request a mortgage, it can sometimes be difficult to understand how much of a monthly payment you can afford. Often, he must take into account additional costs and property taxes that adds the cost basis of your monthly payment.
You can't always rely on a mortgage broker or lender to make sure that you get a prime loan that you can afford.
That is why the Protection of consumers (CFPB) Finance Office introduced the rule of the ability-to-pay.
Under the new rule, lenders must ensure that you repay the loan plus interest long term.
CFPB, to do this, lenders should check the following points before you can issue a loan:

Current income or resources;Current employment status;Credit history;The monthly payment of the mortgage;The monthly payments on all other loans related to property;Monthly payment for other mortgage-related obligations (e.g. taxes); other debt securities; the monthly income debt ratio andthe or residual income the borrower would be taking the mortgage. (Debt ratio is the consumer's total monthly debt divided by the total monthly gross income).

These rules help protect you from the funders who may try to sell you an irresponsible mortgage that you can't afford.
Learn more about the rule of the ability-to-pay.
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Help your child maintain good dental health

Girl with a pea sized amount of toothpaste on her toothbrush Tooth decay (dental caries) affects children in the United States, more than any other chronic infectious disease. Untreated tooth decay causes pain and infections that can lead to problems; such as eating, talking, play and learn.

The good news is that tooth decay and other oral diseases that can affect children can be avoided. The combination of the sealing grooves and fluoride has the potential to nearly eliminate tooth decay among school-age children.

Here are some things you can do to ensure good oral health for your child:

Encourage your children to eat regular nutritious meals and avoid frequent snacking between meals.Protect your child's teeth with fluoride. Use a fluoride toothpaste. If your child is under 7 years of age, put only an amount of size of a pea on their brush teeth. If your drinking water is not fluoridated, talk to a doctor or dentist in the best way to protect your child's teeth.Talk to the dentist for your child's dental sealants. They protect the teeth from decay.If you are pregnant, get prenatal care and eat a healthy diet. The diet should include folic acid to prevent defects of the brain and spinal cord and eventually cleft lip/palate.

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February Is African American History Month

The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

In 2013 the country will commemorate two events that changed the course of the nation – the 1863 Emancipation Proclamation and the 1963 March on Washington. This exhibition explores the historical context of these two crucial events, their accomplishments and limitations, and their impact on the generations that followed.

More about the exhibition »

The free eBook The Meaning and Making of Emancipation illustrates the conception and significance of the Emancipation Proclamation through documents in the holdings of the National Archives. It is available for iPad, iPhone, Android, eReaders, and online.

Download the eBook »

This PBS American Experience documentary produced with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities reveals how the abolitionist movement shaped history by exposing the fatal flaw of a republic founded on liberty for some and bondage for others, setting the nation on a collision course.

Que faire pendant une panne d'électricité

To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, use generators, pressure washers, grills, and similar items outdoors only.If the power is out longer than two hours, throw away food that has a temperature higher than 40°F.Check with local authorities to be sure your water is safe.In hot weather, stay cool and drink plenty of fluids to prevent heat-related illness.In cold weather, wear layers of clothing, which help to keep in body heat.Avoid power lines and use electric tools and appliances safely to prevent electrical shock.

CDC offers these tips to help you prepare for and cope with sudden loss of power.

If the power is out for less than 2 hours, then the food in your refrigerator and freezer will be safe to consume. While the power is out, keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible to keep food cold for longer.

If the power is out for longer than 2 hours, follow the guidelines below:

For the Freezer section: A freezer that is half full will hold food safely for up to 24 hours. A full freezer will hold food safely for 48 hours. Do not open the freezer door if you can avoid it. For the Refrigerated section: Pack milk, other dairy products, meat, fish, eggs, gravy, and spoilable leftovers into a cooler surrounded by ice. Inexpensive Styrofoam coolers are fine for this purpose. Use a food thermometer to check the temperature of your food right before you cook or eat it. Throw away any food that has a temperature of more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

For guidelines on refreezing food when the power comes back on, visit the Food Safety and Inspection Service’s page on Food Safety in an Emergency.

The following resources provide additional information on preparing for emergencies and determining if your food is safe after a power outage:

Photo of water faucet. When power goes out, water purification systems may not be functioning fully. Safe water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene includes bottled, boiled, or treated water. Your state, local, or tribal health department can make specific recommendations for boiling or treating water in your area. Here are some general rules concerning water for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene. Remember:

Do not use contaminated water to wash dishes, brush your teeth, wash and prepare food, wash your hands, make ice, or make baby formula. If possible, use baby formula that does not need to have water added. If you use bottled water, be sure it came from a safe source. If you do not know that the water came from a safe source, you should boil or treat it before you use it. Use only bottled, boiled, or treated water until your supply is tested and found safe.Boiling water, when practical, is the preferred way to kill harmful bacteria and parasites. Bringing water to a rolling boil for 1 minute will kill most organisms.If you don’t have clean, safe, bottled water and if boiling is not possible, you often can make water safer to drink by using a disinfectant, such as unscented household chlorine bleach, iodine, or chlorine dioxide tablets. These can kill most harmful organisms, such as viruses and bacteria. However, only chlorine dioxide tablets are effective in controlling more resistant organisms, such as the parasite Cryptosporidium.

To disinfect water:

Filter it through a clean cloth, paper towel, or coffee filter OR allow it to settle. Draw off the clear water. When using household chlorine bleach: Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8 drops; about 0.625 milliliters) of unscented liquid household chlorine (5–6%) bleach for each gallon of clear water (or 2 drops of bleach for each liter or each quart of clear water). Add 1/4 teaspoon (or 16 drops; about 1.50 milliliters) of bleach for each gallon of cloudy water (or 4 drops of bleach for each liter or each quart of cloudy water). Stir the mixture well. Let it stand for 30 minutes or longer before you use it. Store the disinfected water in clean, disinfected containers with tight covers. When using iodine: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Store the disinfected water in clean, disinfected containers with tight covers. When using chlorine dioxide tablets: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Store the disinfected water in clean, disinfected containers with tight covers.

Photo of man drinking water. Be aware of yours and others’ risk for heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps and fainting. To avoid heat stress, you should:

Drink a glass of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes and at least one gallon each day. Avoid alcohol and caffeine. They both dehydrate the body.Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.Take frequent cool showers or baths.If you feel dizzy, weak, or overheated, go to a cool place. Sit or lie down, drink water, and wash your face with cool water. If you don't feel better soon, get medical help quickly.Work during cooler hours of the day when possible, or distribute the workload evenly throughout the day.

Heat stroke is the most serious heat illness. It happens when the body can’t control its own temperature and its temperature rises rapidly. Sweating fails and the body cannot cool down. Body temperature may rise to 106°F or higher within 10 to 15 minutes. Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency care is not given.

Warning signs of heat stroke vary but can include:

Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)Rapid, strong pulseThrobbing headacheDizziness, nausea, confusion, or unconsciousnessAn extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)

If you suspect someone has heat stroke, follow these instructions:

Immediately call for medical attention.Get the person to a cooler area.Cool the person rapidly by immersing him/her cool water or a cool shower, or spraying or sponging him/her with cool water. If the humidity is low, wrap the person in a cool, wet sheet and fan him/her vigorously.Monitor body temperature and continue cooling efforts until the body temperature drops to 101-102°F.Do not give the person alcohol to drink. Get medical assistance as soon as possible.If emergency medical personnel do not arrive quickly, call the hospital emergency room for further instructions.

For more information on heat-related illnesses and treatment, see the CDC Extreme Heat website. Information for workers can be found on the NIOSH webpage Working in Hot Environments.
These resources also provide information about extreme heat:

Hypothermia happens when a person’s core body temperature is lower than 35°C (95°F). Hypothermia has three levels: acute, subacute, or chronic.

Acute hypothermia is caused by a rapid loss of body heat, usually from immersion in cold water.Subacute hypothermia often happens in cool outdoor weather (below 10°C or 50°F) when wind chill, wet or too little clothing, fatigue, and/or poor nutrition lower the body’s ability to cope with cold.Chronic hypothermia happens from ongoing exposure to cold indoor temperatures (below 16°C or 60°F). The poor, the elderly, people who have hypothyroidism, people who take sedative-hypnotics, and drug and alcohol abusers are prone to chronic hypothermia, and they typically: misjudge coldmove slowlyhave poor nutritionwear too little clothinghave poor heating systemCold temperaturesImproper clothing, shelter, or heatingWetnessFatigue, exhaustionPoor fluid intake (dehydration)Poor food intakeAlcohol intakeEveryone, especially the elderly and ill, should have adequate food, clothing, shelter, and sources of heat.Blankets can help, even in poorly heated rooms.In cold weather, wear layers of clothing and a hat, which help to keep in body heat.Move around. Physical activity raises body temperature.

Water cooler than 75°F (24°C) removes body heat more rapidly than can be replaced. The result is hypothermia. To avoid hypothermia:

Avoid swimming or wading in water if possible. If entering water is necessary:Wear high rubber boots in water.Ensure clothing and boots have adequate insulation.Avoid working/playing alone.Take frequent breaks out of the water.Change into dry clothing when possible.

As the body temperature decreases, the person will be less awake and aware and may be confused and disoriented. Because of this, even a mildly hypothermic person might not think to help himself/herself.

Even someone who shows no signs of life should be brought quickly and carefully to a hospital or other medical facility.Do not rub or massage the skin.People who have severe hypothermia must be carefully rewarmed and their temperatures must be monitored. Do not use direct heat or hot water to warm the person.Give the person warm beverages to drink.Do not give the person alcohol or cigarettes. Blood flow needs to be improved, and these slow blood flow.

For more information about hypothermia, see Extreme Cold: A Prevention Guide to Promote Your Personal Health and Safety.

If you believe someone has been electrocuted take the following steps:

Look first. Don’t touch. The person may still be in contact with the electrical source. Touching the person may pass the current through you.Call or have someone else call 911 or emergency medical help.Turn off the source of electricity if possible. If not, move the source away from you and the affected person using a nonconducting object made of cardboard, plastic or wood.Once the person is free of the source of electricity, check the person's breathing and pulse. If either has stopped or seems dangerously slow or shallow, begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately.If the person is faint or pale or shows other signs of shock, lay the person down with the head slightly lower than the trunk of his or her body and the legs elevated.Don’t touch burns, break blisters, or remove burned clothing. Electrical shock may cause burns inside the body, so be sure the person is taken to a doctor.

Photo of fallen power lines. If a power line falls on a car, you should stay inside the vehicle. This is the safest place to stay. Warn people not to touch the car or the line. Call or ask someone to call the local utility company and emergency services.

The only circumstance in which you should consider leaving a car that is in contact with a downed power line is if the vehicle catches on fire. Open the door. Do not step out of the car. You may receive a shock. Instead, jump free of the car so that your body clears the vehicle before touching the ground. Once you clear the car, shuffle at least 50 feet away, with both feet on the ground.

As in all power line related emergencies, call for help immediately by dialing 911 or call your electric utility company's Service Center/Dispatch Office.

Do not try to help someone else from the car while you are standing on the ground.

For important information about the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning during a power outage, see Returning Home After a Disaster: Be Healthy and Safe, Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fact Sheet (from CDC's National Center for Environmental Health [NCEH]).

Gasoline may be in short supply, before, during, and after natural disasters, such as hurricanes and floods. When there is not enough gasoline, people may want to take gasoline from one container and put it into another. This can be done by siphoning.

Siphoning gasoline can harm your health. Do not try to siphon gasoline. It can cause serious injury or illness.Siphoning is when you use your mouth or a pump to suck a liquid such as gasoline out of one container, such as a gas tank, through a funnel or tube and into another containerPossible injuries and illness from any form of siphoning include: Burns and injury from unintentional combustion of gasoline and/or gasoline vapors. This may happen if the gasoline or its vapors come into contact with a lit cigarette or static electricity.Confusion, drowsiness, headache or problems concentrating from breathing gasoline vaporsIrritation of skin, eye or mucus membranes on contactOther possible injuries and illness from siphoning when you use your mouth for suction include: Lung damage, if gasoline is inhaled into the lungs (aspiration) during mouth-based siphoningGastrointestinal (GI) signs and symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and stomach pain if any gasoline is swallowedIrritation of mucous membranes inside your mouth, throat and stomach on contactIf you do breath gasoline fumes or swallow gasoline and feel ill, see a doctor and/or call the poison center for help at 1-800-222-1222

As power returns after an outage, people at work may be at risk of electrical or traumatic injuries as power lines are reenergized and equipment is reactivated. CDC recommends that employers and employees be aware of those risks and take protective steps if they are in contact with or in proximity to power lines, electrical components, and the moving parts of heavy machinery.

More information on electrical safety is available in our fact sheet on Worker Safety in Power Outages or at www.cdc.gov/niosh/injury/traumaelec.html.

CDC recommends that people make an emergency plan that includes a disaster supply kit. This kit should include enough water, dried and canned food, and emergency supplies (flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, prescription medicines, and a digital thermometer) to last at least 3 days. Use battery-powered flashlights and lanterns, rather than candles, gas lanterns, or torches (to minimize the risk of fire).

You can find more information on emergency plans and supply kits in the Emergency Preparedness and You section of our site.

A power outage has significant implications for vaccine storage. For CDC guidance regarding vaccine storage issues, see Impact of Power Outages on Vaccine Storage.

What You Need to Know about the 2013 Tax Season

When it comes to tax season, every year is a little different. Laws change, some benefits kick in while others end, and natural disasters can have an impact on your tax return.

The deadline for filing your taxes is April 15, 2013. While this is the normal deadline, there are some important new things you should know for the 2013 tax season.

The 2013 tax season started about a week later this year due to tax law changes enacted by Congress at the beginning of January. Most people can file their individual income tax returns starting January 30, but you might have to wait until the end of February or March if you’re filing certain forms, including:

Form 5695 (Residential Energy Credits - PDF)Form 4562 (Depreciation and Amortization - PDF)Form 3800 (General Business Credit - PDF)

The IRS has a complete list of forms it will begin accepting in late February or March.

The IRS offers tax relief programs to individuals and businesses affected by disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, wildfires, and hurricanes, including last year’s Hurricane Sandy. Tax relief can include some of the following help:

Additional time to file your taxesAdditional time to pay your taxesQuick tax returns for losses related to disasters

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers are issued to people who want to file their taxes but do not have a Social Security Number.

Starting January 1, 2013, important changes were made to the application process, including the following:

The IRS will only accept original identification documents such as passports and birth certificates or certified copies from the agency that issued themNotarized copies of documents will not be acceptedNew Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) will be valid for a period of five years

The IRS offers more information about Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) on its website, including how to apply for one and where to get help.

While tax seasons can vary slightly each year, there’s one thing that rarely changes: scammers are always trying to steal your personal information.

Identity theft is one of the most common types of fraud. It often starts when a scammer sends out an e-mail pretending to be the IRS and asks for your personal information. It’s called phishing and may also occur through other types of electronic communication such as text messages, so be careful.

The IRS does not initiate communications via e-mails and provides these tips to help you protect your personal information. The IRS also explains what you should do if you receive a message supposedly from the IRS on its website.

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Folic acid may reduce the risk of autism

Taking folic acid before conception and in early pregnancy is associated with a significantly lower risk of the most severe form of autism, a new study suggests.
Researchers followed more than 85,000 mothers in Norway, believing that the children of those who have taken acid folic supplements in the four weeks before getting pregnant and up to eight weeks of their pregnancy were 40% less likely to develop autism disorders.
If a pregnant mother took supplements, however, do not seem to affect the chances of the child to have pervasive development disorders, not specified. And researchers have identified a small number of children with Asperger syndrome to determine whether or not the supplement affected the chances of the child to develop the form of high-functioning Autism.
The study published Wednesday in the Journal of the American Medical Association followed women who had babies born between 2002 and 2008. Researchers have documented the dietary habits of the mother during pregnancy and the study participants were surveyed periodically for the period from 3 to 10 years after their children are born to identify who would later be diagnosed with autism. Ultimately, 270 children who participated in the study were on the spectrum of autism.
When a woman took folic acid appears to make a significant difference, the study found. Mothers who took the supplement before and after pregnancy were the only ones to see a reduction in the risk of autism in their children.
During this time, however, the use of fish oil supplements and other vitamins and minerals during pregnancy does not seem modify the risk of autism, the study found.
Taking supplements of folic acid during pregnancy is known to ward off spina bifida and other neural tube defects. However, more research is necessary to assert its impact on autism, according to the researchers.
Nevertheless, the results offer guarantees, researchers speak of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, since the study debunks the previous concerns that folic acid may increase the risk of autism.
"This should ensure that the intake of folic acid can continue to serve as a tool for the prevention of neural tube defects, the CDC researchers wrote in an editorial published alongside the study in JAMA. "The potential for a nutritional supplement reduce the risk of autism is provocative and must be confirmed in other populations. ''

Disabled woman battles mother Over Independent Living

In a hotly contested case, a court is set to decide if a 28 years old with Down syndrome or her mother should determine if the woman lives in a home group or with his friends.
Margaret "Jenny" Hatch lived in a home group since last summer after having been taken into custody against him will be. The wife of Virginia had lived semi-autonomous, for a time with his friends, Jim Talbert and Kelly Morris.
Hatch said she wants to return to Talbert and Morris, but Thursday a judge transferred guardianship of the wife of a non-profit organization to his mother and stepfather.
«No!» Hatch would have proclaimed that the temporary guardianship decision was announced in court. Under the will of his parents - which court documents indicate that it can be separated - Hatch should now stay in the group home, with a may trial date in the case.
Local Down syndrome advocates say that they wish to live in the least restrictive environment possible Hatch, reports the daily press of Newport News, Virginia. To read more, click here.

Teens give up crowd supporting Dates with special needs

Just in time for Valentine's, a pair of schoolgirls has ensured a memorable evening for two classmates with disabilities.
Jordan Dyett and Ashley Brusett were looking for dates for the ball Sweetheart in their school in Layton, Utah when Devin Register - who has special needs - said Dyett that it was sad that no one had asked him to dance.
So Dyett Brusett decide to ask the register and his friend, Conner Enz to be their dates for an evening of bowling, dinner and dance last weekend.
"They are so much fun," Brusett spoken Krasnoyarks, the affiliate of Fox in Salt Lake City, young men. "As there is nothing that they never worry about. '' They are always laughing and having a good time, and you do not have to worry about the same old high school drama. It's fun. »

A gesture more of the boy who was upward for boy with disabilities

A boy from Texas who drew national attention for refusing service to a customer who has criticized people with disabilities is using his new-found fame for the benefit of children with special needs.
Michael Garcia, a boy by Lee first side in Houston, welcomed the month last to reject a group of diners who wouldn't be sitting next to a boy with Down syndrome, saying the server "children with special needs must be special somewhere else."
After the announcement of Garcia law spread across the country, praise and donations poured in for the restaurant worker. Now Garcia continued his good actions, choosing to make a donation of $1,145 he received inclusive school Houston where his young client with Down syndrome was responsible.
"When you have something like this with someone who had no reason to be kind - there no parents with special needs, is not a teacher - but he did on a sense of what was right and his heart, it gives us hope," said a school official to the Houston Chronicle. To read more, click here.

Autism can be detected as early as Six months

Signs of autism may be apparent in children from the age of six months, new research suggests.

Looking at more than 100 children, researchers at the Yale School of Medicine have discovered that those who would later develop autism already showed deficits in social attention at just six months of age.

For the study, infants were followed with eye-tracking technology while they watched a video of three minutes of a woman doing different tasks. The actress is shown making a sandwich, looking at toys and other places that it speaks directly to the Viewer. The children were then clinically evaluated for a diagnosis of autism three years later.

Ultimately, the children with autism had spent less time looking at the social scene in the video and were less likely to look at face women than the other participants in the study who did not develop autism, the researchers report in the journal Biological Psychiatry.

"This study highlights the possibility of identifying certain characteristics of Visual attention that can be used to locate the infants at greater risk for ASD in the first year of life," said Katarzyna Chawarska, an associate professor at the Yale Child Study Center, who led the study. "This could do earlier interventions and treatments possible.

Obama warns against cuts to special education

The White House is urging Congress to take action to avert a series of deep spending cuts expected to impact special education and other disability-related programs within weeks.
President Barack Obama is calling on lawmakers to pass a short-term budget deal to stall the automatic spending cuts scheduled to impact nearly all government programs come March 1. At that point, across-the-board cutbacks totaling $1.2 trillion over 10 years are expected under a process known as sequestration that was triggered when Congress failed to reach a budget deal in 2011.
“The result could be a huge blow to middle-class families and our economy as a whole,” Obama said in his weekly radio address Saturday, in which he cited Americans with disabilities as one group that would be impacted by the cuts.
The White House said that everything from health services to rental assistance programs are at risk if Congress does not intervene.
Specifically, funding for as many as 7,200 special education teachers, aides and staff may be chopped, research dollars provided through the National Institutes of Health would be on the line, mental health offerings would be reduced and Social Security services would be curtailed, the administration said.
While Republicans are not high on sequestration either, the looming cuts are presenting potential for yet another impasse between the political parties. Republicans are pressing for any budget deal to include more spending reductions while Obama favors a mix of cuts and increased tax revenue.
So maybe if the Feds stop this, we can save our children!!
The 102 worst ways the government is spending your tax dollars:
102: Protecting a Michigan insect collection from other insects ($187,632)
101: Highway beautified by fish art in Washington ($10,000)
100: University studying hookup behavior of female college coeds in New York ($219,000)
99: Police department getting 92 blackberries for supervisors in Rhode Island ($95,000)
98: Upgrades to seldom-used river cruise boat in Oklahoma ($1.8 million)
97: Precast concrete toilet buildings for Mark Twain National Forest in Montana ($462,000)
96: University studying whether mice become disoriented when they consume alcohol in Florida ($8,408)
95: Foreign bus wheel polishers for California ($259,000)
94: Recovering crab pots lost at sea in Oregon ($700,000)
93: Developing a program to develop “machine-generated humor” in Illinois ($712,883)
92: Colorado museum where stimulus was signed (and already has $90 million in the bank) gets geothermal stimulus grant ($2.6 million)
91: Grant to the Maine Indian Basketmakers Alliance to support the traditional arts apprenticeship program, gathering and festival ($30,000)
90: Studying methamphetamines and the female rat sex drive in Maryland ($30,000)
89: Studying mating decisions of cactus bugs in Florida ($325,394)
88: Studying why deleting a gene can create sex reversal in people, but not in mice in Minnesota ($190,000)
87: College hires director for a project on genetic control of sensory hair cell membrane channels in zebrafish in California ($327,337)
86: New jumbo recycling bins with microchips embedded inside to track participation in Ohio ($500,000)
85: Oregon Federal Building’s “green” renovation at nearly the price of a brand new building ($133 million)
84: Massachusetts middle school getting money to build a solar array on its roof ($150,000)
83: Road widening that could have been millions of dollars cheaper if Lousiana hadn’t opted to replace a bridge that may not have needed replacing ($60 million)
82: Cleanup effort of a Washington nuclear waste site that already got $12 billion from the DOE ($1.9 billion)
81: Six woodlands water taxis getting a new home in Texas ($750,000)
80: Maryland group gets money to develop “real life” stories that underscore job and infrastructure-related research findings ($363,760)
79: Studying social networks like Facebook in North Carolina ($498,000)
78:18 North Carolina teacher coaches to heighten math and reading performance ($4.4 million)
77: Retrofitting light switches with motion sensors for one company in Arizona ($800,000)
76: Removing graffiti along 100 miles of flood-control ditches in California ($837,000)
75: Bicycle lanes, shared lane signs and bike racks in Pennsylvania ($105,000)
74: Privately-owned steakhouse rehabilitating its restaurant space in Missouri ($75,000)
73: National dinner cruise boat company in Illinois outfitting vessels with surveillance systems to protect against terrorists ($1 million)
72: Producing and transporting peanuts and peanut butter in North Carolina ($900,000)
71: Refurnishing and delivering picnic tables in Iowa ($30,000)
70: Digital television converter box coupon program in D.C. ($650 million)
69: Elevating and relocating 3,000 feet of track for the Napa Valley Wine Train in California ($54 million)
68: Hosting events for Earth Day, the summer solstice etc. in Minnesota ($50,000)
67: Expanding ocean aquaculture in Hawaii ($99,960)
66: Raising railroad tracks 18 inches in Oregon because the residents of one small town were tired of taking a detour around them ($4.2 million)
65: Professors and employees of Iowa state universities voluntarily taking early retirement ($43 million)
64: Minnesota theatre named after Che Guevara putting on “socially conscious” puppet shows ($25,000)
63: Replacing a basketball court lighting system with a more energy efficient one in Arizona ($20,000)
62: Repainting and adding a security camera to one bridge in Oregon ($3.5 million)
61: Missouri bridge project that already was full-funded with state money ($8 million)
60: New hospital parking garage in New York that will employ less people ($19.5 million)
59: University in North Carolina studying why adults with ADHD smoke more ($400,000)
58: Low-income housing residents in one Minnesota city receiving free laptops, WiFi and iPod Touches to “educate” them in technology ($5 million)
57: University in California sending students to Africa to study why Africans vote they the way they do in their elections ($200,000)
56: Researching the impact of air pollution combined with a high-fat diet on obesity development in Ohio ($225,000)
55: Studying how male and female birds care for their offspring and how it compares to how humans care for their children in Oklahoma ($90,000)
54: University in Pennsylvania researching fossils in Argentina (over $1 million)
53: University in Tennessee studying how black holes form (over $1 million)
52: University in Oklahoma sending 3 researchers to Alaska to study grandparents and how they pass on knowledge to younger generations ($1.5 million)
51: Grant application from a Pennsylvania university for a researcher named in the Climate-gate scandal (Rep. Darrell Issa is calling on the president to freeze the grant) ($500,000)
50: Studying the impact of global warming on wildflowers in a Colorado ghost town ($500,000)
49: Bridge built over railroad crossing so 168 Nebraska town residents don’t have to wait for the trains to pass ($7 million)
48: Renovating an old hotel into a visitors center in Kentucky ($300,000)
47: Removing overgrown weeds in a Rhode Island park ($250,000)
46: Renovating 5 seldom-used ports of entry on the U.S.-Canada border in Montana ($77 million)
45: Testing how to control private home appliances in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts from an off-site computer ($800,000)
44: Repainting a rarely-used bridge in North Carolina ($3.1 million)
43: Renovating a desolate Wisconsin bridge that averages 10 cars a day ($426,000)
42: 4 new buses for New Hampshire ($2 million)
41: Repaving a 1-mile stretch of Atlanta road that had parts of it already repaved in 2007 ($490,000)
40: Florida beauty school tuition ($2.3 million)
39: Extending a bike path to the Minnesota Twins stadium ($500,000)
38: Beautification of Los Angeles’ Sunset Boulevard ($1.1 million)
37: Colorado Dragon Boat Festival ($10,000)
36: Developing the next generation of supersonic corporate jets in Maryland that could cost $80 million dollars each ($4.7 million)
35: New spring training facilities for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies ($30 million)
34: Demolishing 35 old laboratories in New Mexico ($212 million)
33: Putting free WiFi, Internet kiosks and interactive history lessons in 2 Texas rest stops ($13.8 million)
32: Replacing a single boat motor on a government boat in D.C. ($10,500)
31: Developing the next generation of football gloves in Pennsylvania ($150,000)
30: Pedestrian bridge to nowhere in West Virginia ($80,000)
29: Replacing all signage on 5 miles of road in Rhode Island ($4,403,205)
28: Installing a geothermal energy system to heat the “incredible shrinking mall” in Tennessee ($5 million)
27: University in Minnesota studying how to get the homeless to stop smoking ($230,000)
26: Large woody habitat rehabilitation project in Wisconsin ($16,800)
25: Replacing escalators in the parking garage of one D.C. metro station ($4.3 million)
24: Building an airstrip in a community most Alaskans have never even heard of ($14,707,949)
23: Bike and pedestrian paths connecting Camden, N.J. to Philadelphia, Penn. when there’s already a bridge that connects them ($23 million)
22: Sending 10 university undergrads each year from North Carolina to Costa Rica to study the rainforests ($564,000)
21: Road signs touting stimulus funds at work in Ohio ($1 million)
20: Researching how paying attention improves performance of difficult tasks in Connecticut ($850,000)
19: Kentucky Transportation Department awarding contracts to companies associated with a road contractor accused of bribing the previous state transportation secretary ($24 million)
18: Amtrak losing $32 per passenger nationally but rewarded with windfall ($1.3 billion)
17: Widening an Arizona interstate even though the company that won the contract has a history of tax fraud and pollution ($21.8 million)
16: Replace existing dumbwaiters in New York ($351,807)
15: Deer underpass in Wyoming ($1,239,693)
14: Arizona universities examining the division of labor in ant colonies (combined $950,000)
13: Fire station without firefighters in Nevada ($2 million)
12: “Clown” theatrical production in Pennsylvania ($25,000)
11: Maryland town gets money but doesn’t know what to do with it ($25,000)
10: Investing in nation-wide wind power (but majority of money has gone to foreign companies) ($2 billion)
9: Resurfacing a tennis court in Montana ($50,000)
8: University in Indiana studying why young men do not like to wear condoms ($221,355)
7: Funds for Massachusetts roadway construction to companies that have defrauded taxpayers, polluted the environment and have paid tens of thousands of dollars in fines for violating workplace safety laws (millions)
6: Sending 11 students and 4 teachers from an Arkansas university to the U.N. climate change convention in Copenhagen, using almost 54,000 lbs of carbon dioxide from air travel alone ($50,000)
5: Storytelling festival in Utah ($15,000)
4: Door mats to the Department of the Army in Texas ($14,675)
3: University in New York researching young adults who drink malt liquor and smoke pot ($389,357)
2: Solar panels for climbing gym in Colorado ($157,800)
1: Grant for one Massachusetts university for “robobees” (miniature flying robot bees) ($2 million)
GRAND TOTAL: $4,891,645,229

Millions of people with disabilities housing assistance on the road

Nearly 98 million $ in rent assistance is directed to States to help thousands of people with disabilities to live in the community.

Federal money should fund 3,530 units in 13 States for people who need long-term services and support to live independently, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said this week.

Housing within States agencies now work with Medicaid and the health and Social Services officials to identify individuals very low-income disabled who need rent assistance. Federal officials say they expect many people receiving new funds be transition out of institutions.

"Our nation is stronger when all our citizens are able to participate fully and contribute," said Secretary of health and Services, Kathleen Sebelius. "This unique collaboration of federal agencies and States will allow thousands of Americans with disabilities lead productive and meaningful lives in their communities."

Rental assistance funds have been available to HUD section 811 project rental demonstration Assistance program, which was created through an act of 2010 to create options for community housing for people with disabilities.

Thirty-five registered to participate in the housing agencies to state the first distribution of money from the demonstration program, in addressing the high demand for housing assistance, according to officials at the Technical Assistance Collaborative, a nonprofit focused on the promotion of housing and community support for persons with disabilities services.

Funds are directed to the California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington.

Athletes with a disability to take on the Stars of the NBA

In a single match, athletes with a disability are defined on competing on the field this weekend with some of the best in basketball.
A dozen of Special Olympics basketball players from around the world will meet in Houston to a 'unified' special in the context of the weekend exhibition NBA All-Star game. They will form two competitive teams that will be rounded with players from the NBA and WNBA legends Dikembe Mutombo, Chris Mullin, Detlef Schrempf, and Ron Harper.
The Sunday afternoon game will take place a few hours before took the NBA All-Stars at the same court. And, the same way that the all-star himself game, players will be divided into two teams - a representative 'is' and another 'the West '.
Athletes with a disability intellectual from across the United States and as far away as China and Namibia are expected to participate.
The unified sport model presented at Sunday's game is part of a larger effort by the Olympic special sports leagues and teams form all over the world, composed of people with intellectual disabilities and development generally of people who compete alongside the other.
NBA All-Star game brings together the best players in the throughout the League for a special game broadcast once per year. It is the second consecutive year that the NBA has included a basketball game unified under the weekend of events.

Étude : Manger des ennuis, menacer les enfants atteints d'autisme

Children with autism are five times as likely as other children suffer from problems related to foods ranging from temper tantrums of meals to the extreme pickiness with consequences potentially long term health, issues, researchers say.
Although many parents have indicated concerns about the eating habits of their children with autism, long a new analysis of existing research on the subject is supposed to provide the first comprehensive overview. In the review of 17 studies, researchers at Emory University and the Marcus Autism Center found that children with serious risks of face of developmental disorder of feeding and nutrition problems.
In addition to being the eaters choose, children with autism often have rituals for meals and other extreme behaviors surrounding food, the study showed. In addition, they have low intake of calcium and proteins and deficits nutritional throughout more than other children, the researchers report this month in the Journal of autism and development disorders.
"The results of this study have general implications for children with autism," said William Sharp, Assistant Professor at Emory who led the study. "It not only highlights the importance of assessing the concerns of the meal time in the context of meetings of health care, but also suggests the need for more emphasis on food and nutrition in the middle of autism. ''
Nutrition and feeding of the trouvTs problFmes deficits can put autistic children at risk for medical concerns in the long term such as obesity and cardiovascular disease, the researchers said. Sharp and his colleagues have also warn that food found in their study-related problems could be exacerbated by efforts to eliminate certain foods in diet of children to treat autism.
"Our results are immediate and the implications for the work of practitioners serving children and families living with autism, which, in the absence of such information, may struggle to address parents concerns, or, worse, may fill the void with alternative treatments which may be poorly designed or even harmful to children and families, said Sharp.

Test of stem cells holds promise for some suffering from cerebral palsy

For the first time, a clinical trial approved by the federal Government is underway to determine if the child's umbilical cord blood stem cells may improve the symptoms of cerebral palsy.

The trial, which is expected to include 40 children, looking for children with cerebral palsy, which received blood from the umbilical cord at birth. Stem cells are thawed and then injected intravenously into the body during a series of treatments.

So far, 13 children have been accepted to the Food and Drug Administration has approved research effort. Although at the beginning of the study, some participants reported progress.

Since the end of the treatments a year under the Allison Thurman trial, 3 years of St. Clair Shores, Michigan best speech and more use of his legs, his mother said. The improvements are remarkable even just two weeks after treatment, reports The Detroit News. To read more, click here.

Multiple sclerosis hereditary

multiple sclerosis is hereditary? This is certainly a question that crosses the mind of every person with MS when they watch their children. The diagnosis of MS is more common in young adults aged 20 to 40 years. Adult female is also common, bearing on 50% of women more than adult male. The diagnosis is uncommon before the age of 12 and 55 years. U.S., 200 people a day are diagnosed with MS and more than 2 1/2 million people in the global suffer today.

There are infringing reports as to whether today multiple sclerosis is hereditary. Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease and there is a school of thought that believes that while not being hereditary, is that they are autoimmune diseases. What this means is that if someone in your family has multiple sclerosis may be at increased risk of other autoimmune disease, eg, inflammatory bowel disease or autoimmune thyroid disease.

It is also true to say, however, that the incidence of multiple sclerosis in the development of the offspring of a patient with multiple sclerosis is greater. The chances of a person having MS is about 0.1%, while a child who has a father and suffers EM has about a 2% chance of developing MS. If both parents have MS rather risk rises to 10%.

Whether or not MS is inherited from an area where studies are underway and the truth is that I found that for me, it is better not to become obsessed with facts and figures. Most of my energy is spent in living life to the fullest, maximizing the possibility that I have to fight my MS. There are so many things you can do to help your body in its fight against the disease.

For me, the best thing to do and what was more logical to do was to radically change my diet. The incidence of MS is much more common than it was in the days of our ancestors. For a couple of hundred thousand years, our bodies have become accustomed to a diet with nuts, berries, fruits and vegetables. It is only in the last 150 years or so, we introduced the sugars and fats in our diet so far, if you ask is it just a coincidence that MS is much more common now, or it could simply may be something to do with what we put into our bodies as fuel.

Thus, multiple sclerosis hereditary or not is not something that I can do something, but what I can do is do my best to minimize its effects is my body and if multiple sclerosis hereditary then perhaps be, just maybe I'll have somewhat diminished the chances of passage.

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Multiple sclerosis life expectancy

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory from central nervous system. It is a serious illness and some individuals are affected more than others. This section provides information on the multiple sclerosis life expectancy, which may vary from one person to another, depending on the type of disease and the severity of symptoms.

The hypothesis of the activity of any person who sclerosis range varies from 5 to 10 years lower than normal. However, the small real body - MS impact on all areas of your business negatively, and it is very difficult to make a life accustomed. That is why we must yield to achieve change in attitude of the disease.

Many physicians familiarize patients with the hypothesis of coincidence of multiple activity is higher than usual in his person, which gives patient comfort. If the action is not properly advised, however, a picture of true affection alpha whimsical happen - could lose their ability to anticipate clearly, or even walk. The amount by which multiple real progress game is different and can not be accurately predicted. This is why it is important to give real power to turn MS. Doctors usually refer to drugs, should consult the hypothesis of rapid pulse, or change some of the axons of coating. The trouble is - the action yet, and irritability deter meet. You load a battle on the slope. I walk alone in life, to heal sclerosis certainly equaled, this is the face. This agency that naively prove his own physique to do.

Multiple sclerosis can not be recommended for the outdoors arrest - can apathetic down or reduce symptoms, but the coal business multiple hypothesis matching the same, for not recognizing that the disease tends to worsen as their understanding of neurons acclimated to the new drug. Research in the area of ??MS is being carried out, but still - not biological or bolus cure MS. The only way to do this is to certify their own physique to do so - after all, he acquired the stake and only he can heal.

MS is a rare disease that affects his motor cortex, and the capricious affection can develop in real time, which can pass a secondary duration of the activity. Although hypotheses activity mat is only 5 or 10 years younger, annihilation can say with certainty, and complications can not be predicted with sufficient accuracy.

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