Reminders Board

Tornado Debris Collection
Drop sites and curbside collections are available to help dispose of debris from Omaha's June 8th tornado. Click here for details.

Collection Map

Crib Mattresses Recalled

Consider Carpooling

Astronauts Wanted
NASA has launched a new recruiting campaign.

Safety First in Omaha

Sam's Recycling Program

Partners for Meth Prevention
Contact Lorelle
712-325-5628

Things Are Looking Up
Visit the Hubble Telescope Web site.

Simmer Pot Recall Wiring problems are causing a potential fire hazard in Electric Simmer Pots.

Your Diamonds, Your Gold and Your Ex
Women have the chance to unload those pricey trinkets given to them by ex-boyfriends and ex-husbands at exboyfriendjewelry.com.

Economic Stimulus Checks
If you're waiting for your economic stimulus rebate check, you can get an idea on when to expect it. We have a chart included in a report prepared during the tax prep season. Click here for a look.

Push Toy Recall

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Track Flak
Drivers who believe their vehicles were damaged while crossing a Union Pacific track can contact the railroad's claims center. It's a toll free number: 1-800-638-3891.

Eppley Airfield

Arrivals & Departures

Plush Rocker Toys Recalled

Click for details.

Mortgage Accountability Association
Assistance in reviewing documents related to home purchase. Click here.

Coupon Websites

Animal Rescue

Cribs Recalled
Majestic Curved Top and Flat Top Cribs, Essex Cribs, Brighton/Sussex Cribs and Captiva Cribs have been recalled.

Weed & Seed Security Lights
Get information about the Weed & Seed boundary areas by calling the Northwest Weed and Seed office at 561-7574 or the Northeast office at 444-6906. Security lights can be placed near homes inside the boundary areas. Weed and Seed will pay about half the $9.77 monthly cost for the first year.

WebMD

Jumpy Monkey Coffee

Heartland Family Services

Visit the Web site.

Girls' Hooded Jackets Recalled

Mission to Mercury
Take a look at NASA's pictures.

Insignia Digital Photo Frame Recall

10.4" digital photo frames, Sold at Best Buy

Model Number NS-DPF10A

Insignia: (877) 467-4289

Choosing the Right High Chair
Get tips from Consumer Reports: Click here

Teammates.org
Click here for information on the mentoring program.

Lung Cancer Screening
To learn more about early detection, log on to ielcap.org, sequoiahospital.org and cancer.org.

Lamp Recall
Click here for the lowdown on Torchiere Lamps. A wiring problem poses a fire hazard.

Pricing Gold, Silver & Platinum
What’s it worth to you?

Free Credit Report
Click here to get your free credit report.

N-Lighten Nebraska
Click here to register.

Help With Troubled Teens
If you are dealing with a troubled teenager, there is help available. Here are a couple of good starting points.

Child Saving Institute: 553-6000 - Web site.

Catholic Charities: 554-0520 - Web site.

Consumer Affairs Top Scams of 2007

Gift Card Assistance
Organize, maintain and spend those holiday gift cars with a little help. Click here.

Credit Card Settlement Information
(800) 945-9890

On the Web.

Recalls

Toy Recall

Children's Sunglasses

Hib Recall

Stress Management
The American Psychological Association offers help in managing stress in the aftermath of the mall shootings. Click here.

Chairs Recalled
Lazy Lounger chairs and recliners sold at Dick's Sporting Goods have been recalled due to the threat of collapsing. Click here.

Zhen Zhen The Panda

Cancer Risk Assessment

The Stephen Center
2723 Q St., Omaha
731-0238

Visit the Web site.

Crash Tests
Vehicles are apparently getting safer. Check the latest crash tests.

Frozen Pizza Recall
General Mills is recalling frozen meat pizza products because they may be contaminated with E. coli. Click here for a list of brands included in the recall.

Toy Figure Recall
Galaxy Warriors are being recalled back to the front lines due to excessive levels of lead.

Shaken Baby Syndrome
For more information visit safebaby.org.

Child Seat Warning
The makers of the Bumbo baby seat are issuing a safety warning about how to properly use the seat. Click here for details.

CPSC Warning

Jury-Duty Scam Hotline
Iowa Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division: (888) 777-4590.

UNL Alert System
UNL has launched a new emergency alert system available to students. Click here.

Child Medications Recalled
Several child cough and cold medications are being voluntarily recalled as a precautionary measure. Click here.

Toshiba AC Adapters Recalled

Spider Web
Know how to recognize spiders which are dangerous, including the Brown Recluse. Visit the University of Nebraska’s entomology WEB site.

Lead Prompts New Recalls
Lead worries have prompted the recall of thousands of more toys. Click here.

White Chocolate Recall
Kraft Foods is recalling white chocolate distributed in the United States because of possible salmonella contamination. Click here.

Recalls

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway toys.

Kolcraft Play Yards

Toy Garden Tools

Goodwill Omaha

Environmental Working Group

Visit the Web site.

Ovens Recalled
Approximately 32,000 Cook’s Essentials Convection Ovens with Pull-Out Rotisserie and Deni Convection Ovens with Rotisserie are being recalled due to electrical problems.

Personalized Shopping

Shoes

Jeans

Handbags

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network

Click here for more information about pancreatic cancer.

Take Notes With Your Camera

Secure 2 Me Baby Blanket

Emily Skin Soother
Visit the Web site.

Hats Recalled
Some nylon hats have been flagged because of a potential threat from their drawstrings. Click here.

Nebraska Writing Assessment
Click here

Spindle-Back Chairs Recalled
J.C. Penney is recalling thousands of chairs that can split while in use. Click here

Crash Tests
Visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Web site.

Tires Recalled

Click here for details.

Blending In
Consumer Reports gives improved grades to the Powermax by Braun. Click here

UNMC Emphysema Study
Patients must be 44-years-old or older and smoke-free for one year. Contact Sandy at (402) 559-6365.

Toys Recalled
Click here.

Sony Cameras Recalled
Sony is recalling "Cyber-shot" DSC-T5 Digital Still Cameras. Click here.

Miracles Recovery Program

Visit the Siena Francis House Web site.

The program is run by Bill Keck, in recovery for 28 years. He started Miracles Recovery Center at Siena Francis House 13 years ago.

Thirty-three percent seeking treatment and who complete the program stay clean for at least a year

Ten people who went through the program now have college degrees and are counseling at other facilities

The program currently serves 21 women. Newly remodeled treatment center will handle 40 women but there will still be a waiting list

There is no charge to enter the program but clients do have to work in the facility 40 hours a week. It's a four-month commitment

Keck has published a book about his story. For more information, click here.

Product Recalls

Signature Gourmet™ and Kitchen Gourmet® 12-Cup Coffeemakers

Easy-Bake Ovens

Project North Omaha

Food For Thought
Find out about the New American Plate.

iPhone Anticipation

Nebraska Highway Cameras
Have a look around the state. Click here.

Crib Recall

SPAM-Blasting

Click here for more information on the federal anti-SPAM law.

Federal Trade Commission
Visit the Web site.

One Source
Background checks. Click here.

Home Playground Safety Handbook
Click here for pdf file.

Face the Fats
Separating the good fats from the bad fats -- the American Heart Association weighs in. Click here for the Fats Translator.

Sunshine Mills
Pet Treat Recall

Breast Cancer Resources

Stephanie's story

LaRue Foundation

Cab Fare for Domestic Abuse Victims
Police say the hardest part of ending an abusive relationship for women is taking the first step. It's hoped that free cab rides will help victims safely leave when abuse happens. Call 345-7273, the YWCA hotline, if you're in an abusive relationship and need a free ride.

Poison Control Center

955-5555

Outside the Metro: 1-800-222-1222

Sex Education Resources

MayoClinic.com

PBS Parents

Children's Hospital

Teachers' Deductions Hidden
The $250 tax deduction that teachers can claim for out-of-pocket expenses is missing from paper tax forms. The deduction still exists. It just didn't make it onto the tax forms. Click here.

Smoke Detector Resources

Vocal Smoke Alarm by SignalONE Safety: MSRP $34.95

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Omaha Fire and Rescue Smoke Alarm tips

OFD Web site

Passport Information
Visit the State Department's Web site.

Preparing Teens to Drive
Worried about your teen who's training to drive?
Consult these Web sites for safety tips:

State Farm

Neighborhood Center for Greater Omaha
Visit the Web site.

Playing Down Your Credit Card Debt
The National Foundation For Credit Counseling Web site American Consumer Credit Counseling Web site

Start Walking Program
For information on starting a walking program go to

The American Heart Association Web site.

Opt Out of Credit Card Offers
1-888-567-8688

Teen Depression
Visit the Families for Depression Awareness Web site.

The Complaint Department
If you want to complain about junk cars or other trash in your neighborhood, call the Mayor's Action Line at 444-5555 or go to the Web site.

Nebraska Public Service Commission
Report phone problems. Click here.

Donate Life
Find out more about organ donations. Click here.

SPARCAS
Volunteers working with women who need assistance. Click here.

momsconnected.com
Visit the Web site.

Travelers' Health
Stay healthy on that trip abroad with some help from the CDC. Click here.

Cleft Lip & Palate Information

MedLine Plus

American Society of Plastic Surgeons Web site

Cleft Palate Foundation Web site

Family Doctor Web site

Medicare Scam Warning
Click here for details.

Fat Facts
Get help deciphering those food labels. Click here.

Douglas County Property Valuations
Check The Numbers

Healthy Recipes
Find some healthy options for your menu courtesty of the Junior League of Omaha. Click here.

Personal Chefs
Click here to locate a chef near you.

Battling Allergies?
Click here for help.

Liquid Numbers
If you're counting calories, don't forget to tally the fluids. Click here for help.

Flu Pandemic
Review Nebraska's plans. Click here.

Organ Donation Information

OrganDonor.gov

UNOS.org

Scam Finder
Check out some of the more common contest and sweepstakes scams. Visit LooksTooGoodToBeTrue.com.

Internet Crime Complaint Center
If you have a complaint about Internet crime, click here.

Literacy Center for the Midlands
Visit the Web site.

Sex Offender Registries

National Registry

Nebraska State Patrol

Iowa State Patrol

Fuel Aid

fueleconomy.gov

Click here to report suspected price gouging.

Guard Against Identity Fraud
Find out how secure your identity is. Click here.

Understand Your Child's Code
Here are some websites to help you decipher the shorthand used in Instant Messaging:

NetLingo

Web Friend
Additional Web Safety Resources

Wired Safety
Monitoring Software
Parents can purchase these safeguards but kids can write around it.
Chat Rooms
Often offered as part of an Instant Messaging package. Nebraska State Patrol Sergeant Scott Christensen says there is no reason for children to be in a chat rooms.

Older Driver Resources

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Triple A

Travel Smart
If you're traveling by air, be sure to run through the checklist of what you're allowed to carry on board the plane. Visit the Transportation Security Administration's Web site.

Track Your Teen
Technology is making it possible for parents to keep a closer eye on what the kids are doing when they're behind the wheel. The technology is also available for commercial fleets. The RS-1000 on-board computer sells for $280 and installs easily in cars built in 1996 or later. Installation on older models requires a mechanic. For more information, visit the Road Safety Web site. The company's toll free phone number is: 1-800-252-2594.

Work At Home Scams
Protect yourself with some help from the Postal Inspection Service. Visit the Web site.

Moving Troubles?
Visit the Move Rescue Web site.

Cut Your Grocery Bill
Get some money-saving, grocery shopping tips from the Ellie Kay & Company Web site.

Download Discount Coupons

Smartsource.com

CoolSavings.com

CouponsNow.com

Wednesday, July 9th

Food Stamp Disaster Assistance Application

Click here DHHS Disaster Food Stamp Assistance Centers:
Through Saturday, July 12th & Monday, July 14th
7:30 AM-5:30 PM

Family Resource Center: 3040 Lake St.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Hall: 5005 S. 23rd St.

DHHS Office: 12001 Q St.

Through Saturday, July 12th & Monday, July 14th 8 AM-5 PM

Salvation Army Gym: 24th & Pratt

Must live of work in disaster-declared counties, meet certain income guidelines, and answer “yes” to at least one of the following questions:
1. Has your home or self-employment property been damaged or destroyed by the disaster?
2. Does your household have any other disaster-caused expenses?
3. Has your income been delayed, reduced or stopped because of the disaster?
4. Does your household have any cash or money in a bank account which you cannot get to because of the disaster?

Applicants must bring documents to prove their identities and where they live. For more information, contact DHHS at (402) 595-3400.

Iowa Storm Aid Through FEMA
Many Iowa residents, including those in Pottawattamie County, might be eligible for federal assistance to help in their recovery from storms and flooding since May 25. To register for FEMA aid, call FEMA's toll-free registration line-1-800-621-3362-or visit the FEMA Web site.

Honor Flight Network

Shakespeare on the Green

Metro Area Transit Service Expands

Certain Teed Shingles Company Hotline
(800) 345-1145

Flick Picks
The American Film Institute lists its top 10 picks for films in 10 genres. Click here.

The Digital Switch
Survive the digital transition with some help from Consumer Reports.

Benefits for Scouts
Here are some of the benefits and fund-raising efforts set up in the aftermath of the tornado that struck the Little Sioux Scout Ranch on June 11th.

Established Bank Funds:

For Injured Scouts and Victims’ Families: Security National Bank

For Re-Building Little Sioux Scout Ranch: Omaha Federal Credit Union and First National Bank (known as the “Re-Build to Heal” fund)

Businesses Helping Out:

Lawlor’s Custom Sportswear & Big Sports 590: Selling “Omaha Cares” T-shirts at Lawlor’s Locations: 84th & J, Oak View, Westroads. Cost: $15 / $10 goes to “The Little Sioux Victims Fund." Goal: to sell 5,000 T-shirts, raising $50,000. They are also recruiting volunteers to help sell T-shirts. Call 333-8610

Bass Pro Shops: Employees are using their store discount to buy camping supplies for Scouts.

Shag Rugs Recalled
Thousands of shag rugs have been recalled due to a potential fire hazard

Fighting Sexual Assault Against Teens

Smart Woman Report

Path Of Two Confirmed Metro Tornadoes

Click here for map

Credit Counseling

Credit Counseling

Roncalli Baseball Camp

Grading Children’s Health Care
Click here for a state-by-state report card.

Jazzercise Assists MS Patients
A jazzercise class appears to offer benefits to patients with multiple sclerosis. Initially just for employees at UNMC, it's now been opened to members of the public. Click here for details.

Metro Area Transit

Durham Heritage Museum Camps

Teen Summer Jobs in Omaha Metro

GrooveJob

Snagajob

Summer Camps:

Summer Day Camps

Boys and Girls Club

YMCA Camps

Henry Doorly Zoo Camps

Omaha Children’s Museum

Strategic Air and Space Museum

Nebraska Gas Pump Inspection Findings

Click here to see how service stations across the state fared.

In this report, you will see a fast column (f) and a slow column (s). That has to do with whether the pump was tested at the first handle notch or the last. A plus sign means the pump gave too much gas. A minus sign means the pump didn't give enough gas.

The number represents a cubic inch. There are 231 cubic inches in a gallon. If the pump is minus 6 through 18, the station is notified. If the pump is minus 18 or more, the pump is shut down.

Bluffs Interstate Renovation
Track the construction plans and progress on the interstate system through Council Bluffs.

Who's Afraid of Smart Women?

Reinventing My Normal

Electronic Recycling

buymytronics.com

Avoiding Your Own Recession

Smart Woman

Financial Counseling

Credit Counseling

Baby Carrier Recall

Click here for details.

Healthiest Restaurants

PetSafeHouse
Click here for information on assistance for victims of domestic violence and their pets.

Chef's Corner
Working the earth to keep fit.

Ship Luggage Before You Fly
Check luggageforward.com or luggagefree.com for details.

The Circus Workout

Council Bluffs School Changes

Review the Proposals

Economic Stimulus Estimate
The IRS helps you calculate the size of your check.

Technology Trouble
The physical stress of too much technology.

Toasters Recalled
Thousands of electric toasters have been recalled due to a potential fire threat.

What to Buy When

Prepare for the best sales.

Toasters Recalled
Hamilton Beach has recalled toasters that can remain on.

You Want Blog With That?
Bloggers tackle the culinary arts at slashfood.com

Pet Licensing Information

Blood Donations

Click here for information.

Make Your Home Eco-Friendly
Click here to learn how.

Magnetic Darts Recalled
Magnets pose potential health threat to kids.

Affirmative Action
Click here for more information.

Summer Jobs
The time is now for teens to start lining up that summer job. Click here or call 342-2200.

Tipping Stoves Settlement
Repairs are being offered as part of a settlement involving Sears stoves that can tip over. Click here for details.

Make a Million

Smart Woman Report

Women Entrepreneurs

Christian Work at Home Moms

Electric Cars Recalled
Short circuits pose fire hazard.

Liberty Tax Returns
Free filings for taxpayers who don't meet regular filing requirements. To see who qualifies or to make an appointment, click here.

Home-Based Business

Curb the Calls
Register your cell phones to avoid unwanted text messages: Click here.

Nutrition On The Go
Get instant nutritional information (calories, fat, protein) of menu items from 1,700 restaurants on your cell phone via diet.com.

Child Safety Seat Inspections
Make sure your child safety seat is properly installed. Click here to locate inspection stations in our area.

Glue Gun Recall
Glue guns sold at Dollar Tree stores can short circuit, causing the gun to smoke and catch fire.

Opportunity@Work
Opportunity@Work helps employees make better financial choices.

Divide The Ride
Set up a car pool for the kids.

Cooking For Canines
Click here for ideas on how to make healthy, homemade meals for your dog.

Start A Business From Home
For information on turning your idea into a marketable product, visit mominventors.com.

To learn about options to work from home contact Kimberly Chickinelli at kchickcmc@tconl.com.

Children’s Trailer Bicycle Recall

Digital TV
For more information about the switch to digital TV check dtvanswers.com. To apply for a $40 coupon, visit dtv2009.gov or call 1-888-388-2009.

Video Game Report Card
The National Institute on Media and the Family has issued its 2007 video game report card; a buying guide for parents. Click here to read a pdf copy of the findings.

Second-Hand Fat
A new report suggests that those you associate with can have an impact on your waistline. Click here.

Flight Information
For up-to-the-minute flight delay data, go to the source, the FAA Air Traffic Control System Command Center Web site.

American Red Cross
Click Here to visit the Heartland chapter.

Do Not Call Registry
People who signed up at the beginning of the program will be removed from the list next year unless Congress and the President make the list permanent. To avoid being dropped, you can register again.

Teen DriveCam
For more information about the DriveCam, click here.
Drivers with American Family Insurance can call (402) 498-HELP for details on how to get the device for free.

Scott Flansburg, The Human Calculator
A man you can count on.

Omaha Police Department's Citizen Programs

VINE Link
Check the status of inmates. Click here. Find additional information on the VINE Link program on the Iowa Attorney General's Web site.

HIV Screening
Find out where testing is available in Nebraska by visiting the Health and Human Services Web site or by calling 800-782-2437.

Passport Fee Refunds
Refund applications should be sent to the following address:
Department of State,
Passport Services/PPS/Refunds,
2100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20037-3202

Warning Signs of Meth Use

Click here for more information.

Help for Homeless Teens
The number of homeless teens in the metro doubles during the summer months. Youth Emergency Services has launched its new campaign to raise awareness and support for at-risk teens. For more information call 345-5187 or visit the Web site.

Travel Smart and Save Money

Seat Guru

Via Michelin

Smart Woman

Flooding and Insurance Flood Smart

Saving the Steam
Missouri Valley is clinging to part of its past with the restoration of a tiny train. Click here for additional information.

Trans Fat Test

Nebraska Donor Registry

Breast Cancer Screening Recommendation
The American Cancer Society added an MRI in its recommendation for breast cancer screenings for women. Click here for more information.

Control Your Spending
Click here for help with out-of-control spending.

Getting Kids off ADHD Drugs

Sleep Without Sedatives

Nebraska Health & Human Services

Foster Parents
To find out more on becoming a foster parent visit one of the following web sites:

Camelot Care Centers

Nebraska Foster & Adoptive Parent Association

Training for your Dog

Women and Heart Disease
Learn the risks and preventive measures. Click here.

Sales Tax Resources

Nebraska businesses can find out how much sales tax they should be charging their customers by clicking here.

Consumers entitled to a refund for overpaid sales taxes can, click here for the form needed.

Stop The Violence
To Report Violence:
NAACP Hotline: 345-6227
email: stopviolencestop@yahoo.com
For future activities:

Nebraska Sex Offender Registry

Cell Phones For Shelters

Drop off locations

Concealed Carry Permits
Click here for a summary of the requirements and what you will need to acquire a permit.

Cyber Security
Some help from Consumer Reports. Click here.

Air Fare Shopping
Visit farecompare.com

Youthbuild Omaha
This program offers education and work to unemployed high school dropouts between the ages of 16 and 24. If you would like to enroll, call Herman Bown at (402) 457-7840 or click here for more details.

Protecting The Kids

Iowa Sex Offender Registry

Boys Town National Hotline
Call the 24-hour hotline at 1-800-448-3000, or try chatting or emailing at the Boys Town website.

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Visit the Web site.

Low Income Child Care Options

The Educare Center

Child Saving Institute

Salvation Army Stepping Stones

Wellspring

Salvation Army Stepping Stones can be reached by phone at 898-5900

Nebraska Humane Society
Visit the Web site.

NotMyKid
Click here to visit the Web site.

United Network for Organ Sharing
Visit the Web site.

Online Family Health Portrait
Keep track of the family history. Click here.

Online Safety
Keep the kids safe. Click here.

VA Credit Monitoring
The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide one year of free credit monitoring to those whose personal information was compromised by the recent theft of VA data. For additional information, click here.

Consumer Fraud Awareness
Get answers about protecting yourself. Click here.

Fighting Back Against Domestic Abuse
Visit the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council Web site.

Better Doctors
If you are looking for a new doctor and want a list of the top docs across the country, click here.

Microsoft Downloads
For more information on Microsoft downloads, click here.

Cell Phone Drivers
For results of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's study on drivers who talk on their cell phones while on the road,click here.

Dining In Iowa
There's a tool to help you refine your dining plans in Iowa. The state has a Web site that allows you to access restaurant inspection reports. Click here.

March of Dimes, Nebraska Chapter

Visit the Web site.

Household Waste

If you live in Sarpy or Douglas County, there's no charge to make a trip to Under The Sink where you can unload hazardous household goods. The facility is located at 4001 S. 120th Street. You can visit the Web site for more details or call 444-7465 for a list of products acceptable for drop-off. Drop-off is by appointment only.

Click here for information on the Council Bluffs Recycling Center Household Hazardous Waste.

Literacy Center for the Midlands
Call: 402-342-READ (7323) or visit the Web site.

Reach Out & Read

3-A-Day for Stronger Bones

Web Safety
Ways To Keep Kids Safe on the Internet:

Wired Safety

iSafe
Tips for Parents
Predators use

Chat rooms

e-mail

profiles

Instant Messaging
Safeguards
1. Spend time with your children online
2. Keep the computer in an open area
3. Talk with your child about who they meet in chat rooms
4. Review your computer files often
5. Respect your child's privacy regarding e-mail, but ask for a list of all the aliases (user names) of his/her friends

Gasoline Information Resources

Nebraskans can find out more about how gas prices are calculated on the Attorney General’s Web site. Look for the Gasoline Education link under Quick Links.

Anyone with concerns about gasoline stations manipulating prices can call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 402-471-2682 or 800-727-6432.

The Nebraska Energy Office will continue to monitor prices and supplies of fuel products and has information online. Consumers can also monitor state and national fuel price averages online.

More information is available on the U.S. Department of Energy Web site.

Organ Donations
Visit the Nebraska Organ Recovery System Web site.

Call 2-1-1
Serves Nebraska & Iowa
Staffed 24 hours a day
Access United Way's community resource directory

Click here to visit the Web site.

Child Saving Institute
Click here for information on pregnancy services

Omaha Healthy Start
Charles Drew Health Center
2915 Grant Street
Omaha, NE 68111
454-BABY (2229)

Metro Poison Control Center Hot Line

955-5555
National Poison Control Hot Line

1-800-222-1222.

Going Somewhere?
Call up Triple-A's Fuel Cost Calculator. It will help you wrestle with those soaring gasoline prices. Click here.

Bone Health Resources

National Dairy Council

CDC's National Bone Health Campaign

National Osteoporosis Foundation

Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health

Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005

NIH - Osteoporosis and Other Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Automotive Calculators
Looking for a new vehicle? Use Consumer Reports' Automotive Calculators to find your best deal

Tuesday, July 8th

Nebraska Workforce Development

National Institutes of Health

Disaster Assistance

Call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 to register

Call the Small Business Administration at 1-800-659-2955 for low interest loans or log on to the SBA Web site.

Underweight Babies

March of Dimes

Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition
The Omaha Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition will be offering free tax preparation and economic stimulus filing services through October 15th by appointment only at the following sites:

Financial Stability Partnership
5002 South 24th Street - Suite 202
502-6699

Family Housing Advisory Services
2401 Lake Street
934-6749

Latino Center of the Midlands
4821 South 24th Street
733-2720

Easy To Please Yogurt Parfait
1/2 cup lightly drained canned peach slices
1 cup vanilla flavored yogurt
1/2 cup raisin-bran cereal
Layer peaches, yogurt and cereal in a glass or cup. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.

Italian Nachos
1 (4 oz.) package pita chips
1 cup pesto Parmesan shredded cheese, seasoned according to package directions
1/4 cup prepared salsa
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, drained, chopped
1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, drained
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Arrange chips in bottom of shallow baking dish. Sprinkle seasoned cheese evenly over chips. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Mix salsa, roasted red pepper, pepperoncinis and onions; spoon over top pita chips and cheese.

Great Plains Wing Museum
Click here for info.

Beating Bullies
Helping girls cope.

Nebraska Better Business Bureau

Hooves & Paws Rescue

Summer Fan Program
Fans are free of charge to qualified individuals. Applications are available at The Salvation Army Lied Renaissance Center, 3612 Cuming Street from 9 – 11 a.m. and 1 – 3:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. Priority is given to those age 50 or older and those with medical disabilities. Proof of medical disability is required when applying for a fan. Call 898-5860 for more information.

Monetary donations to the Summer Fan Program may be sent to The Salvation Army, 3612 Cuming Street, Omaha Ne. 68131 or made on-line.

Property Valuation Protests

Douglas County

Douglas County Property Tax Information

County Assessor

Build a Tornado Safe Room

Qwest Online Safety Education Program

Treats For Troops Donations

email: iowacookiecrumbs@hotmail.com

Phone: Abbie Crawford: (712) 328-2558

Red Cross
Summer Safety Tips

Buy American

Nebraska Sex Offender Registry

Hot Line Volunteers Sought
YWCA Omaha needs committed volunteers for its 24-Hour Hotline for domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse. Click here for more information or call 345-6555.

Information on Sex Offenders

Iowa Sex Offender Registry

Family Watchdog

Nebraska Heart Gallery
View photos of children hoping to be adopted.

Check Status Of Your Tax Refund

Nebraska

Iowa

Federal

Floating Plattsmouth
As the U.S. Navy prepares to build new ships, Plattsmouth City Councilman Terry Tilson would like to see one of those new vessels named the USS Plattsmouth. He's pushing for a letter-writing campaign to help. Letters can be sent to:

USS Plattsmouth
c/o/Terry D. Tilson
City Hall
136 North 5th St.
Plattsmouth, NE. 68048

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Project Aspire
Learn more about this program bringing health education into classrooms in hopes of also getting students interested in pursuing a career in the field of health and medicine.

Dart Board Recall

National Cancer Institute.

Economic Stimulus Checks

Get Rebate Information

CPR Tips

Heart Of The Matter

Radiation Therapy Q&A

Snoring Solutions
Dr. Craig Schwimmer
The Snoring Center
Park Cities Medical Plaza
6901 Snider Plaza, Suite 225
Dallas, TX 75205
Phone : 214.369.2345
Fax : 214.369.7464

Web Site

2008 Best Auto Values

Parent Chaperoning

click here

Child Car Seat Recall
Combi USA child car seats should be used without bases, otherwise the seats could disconnect in a front-end collision, putting children at risk for injury. To receive a free repair kit call 1-800-543-7734.

Toy Chopper Recall
Remote-controlled helicopters are being recalled because the rechargeable battery poses a fire hazard.

Project Lifeline
In danger of losing your home? Click here for help.

Teen Dating Violence
Click here for more information and resources on how to get help.

VBLOC Therapy
Is VBLOC Therapy right for you? Call 1-866-97V-BLOC for more information.

Global Warming

Focus The Nation

Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Visit the Mayo Clinic Web site and the National Cancer Institute Web site.

Journal of the American Medical Association

Google Gigs
The first of approximately 200 jobs that will be available as Google sets up shop in Council Bluffs are already posted. Click here.

Radon Testing Kits
Grant funding is providing Radon testing kits to metro neighborhood associations for distribution. Interested neighborhood associations and environmental groups are asked to call the Douglas County Health Department’s Environmental Health Section at 444-7485 for information on a free radon testing kit. They will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. Anyone living outside the grant area is encouraged to contact the Nebraska Radon Program, 301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509. Test kits are $5 and include analysis. Checks should be made out to Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.

Click here for additional information.

In Iowa, Radon test kits and information can be obtained by calling the Iowa AIR Coalition of Public Health Officials at (800) 206-7818 or the American Lung Association at (800) LUNGUSA (586-4872). A free radon information packet can be obtained from the Iowa Radon Program by calling (800) 383-5992. Test kits are simple to use and typically cost under $20.

Additional information about radon can be found at on the Web.

Weight Loss Scams
Lose pounds, not dollars. Avoid scams by first checking with the Omaha Better Business Bureau before signing up.

Red Cross Blood Donations

1-800-GIVE-LIFE

On the Web.

Douglas County Assessor
Questions about your Douglas County home assessment? Access the assessor here.

Toaster Recall
Click here for product info.

I-80 Wish List Survey
What's on your I-80 wish list for sprucing up the corrider between Omaha and Lincoln? Click here to submit your input.

Pantry Raid
Recommended best if used by timeline:

All purpose flour: 10 TO 15 MONTHS

Whole wheat flour: 1-2 MONTHS, FREEZER 6 MONTHS

Whole grains: 2-3 MONTHS, FREEZER ONE YEAR

White rice: INDEFINITELY

Brown rice: UP TO 6 MONTHS, FREEZER 1 YEAR

Dry pasta: ONE YEAR

Bread Crumbs: 3-6 MONTHS, FREEZER 2 YEARS

Coffee: 1-2 WEEKS

Brown Sugar: 4-6 MONTHS

White Sugar: INDEFINITELY

Honey: INDEFINITELY

Maple syrup: REFRIGERATOR 1 YEAR, FREEZER, INDEFINITE

Vegetable oil: 3 MONTHS, FRIDGE 6 MONTHS

Olive oil: 12 TO 18 MONTHS

Vinegar: 6 MONTHS

Mayonnaise: 2 MONTHS

Soy sauce: 1 YEAR

Worcestershire sauce: 12 YEARS

Salsa: UNOPENED 1 YEAR, OPEN 2 WEEKS

Spices: ONE YEAR

Peanut butter: 6 MONTHS

Eggs: 3-5 WEEKS

Pre-grated cheese: 3-4 WEEKS

Potatoes: 1 MONTH

Onions: 1-4 WEEKS

Nuts: 2-3 MONTHS

Old Navy Recall
Click here for info on the boys’ jacket recall.

Tips for Gift Card Purchases
1) Understand that even if the card has a Visa or MasterCard logo, it is not a credit card because it does not carry the same protections. If your card is lost or stolen, you will need to know the number on the card and report it to the retailer to get any protection.
2) Ask about all terms and conditions, including expiration dates and any charges and fees that may apply. Ask for the information in writing, and be sure to inform the recipient of all special terms.
3) Check on whether a “dormancy” fee applies. This fee can be automatically deducted from the balance of the card for each month the card is not used after a certain period of time.
4) Find out where the gift card is accepted. If it is a store card, ask if it can be used at an affiliated store or at a store in another state.
5) Ask what happens to any balance left on the card and how long you have to use it.

If you would like more information about gift cards, call the Nebraska Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at (800) 727-6432 or visit online.

Child Safety Seat Recall

Graco

Migraine Study
Visit the American Academy of Neurology Web site.

Recalls

Kitchen Toys pose choking hazard.

Humidifiers pose fire risk.

Lung Cancer Resources

Lung Cancer Alliance

Cancer.gov

Bicycles Recalled
Huffy is recalling thousands of bicycles due to a problem that can cause riders to lose control. Click here.

Free UNMC Mini-Medical School & Health Screening
Call 559-2900 or visit the Web site.

Dogs in Danger
Visit the Web site

Sports Bottle Recall
The Sports Authority is recalling aluminum water bottles sold between April 2006 and September 2007 due to excessive levels of lead. For more information call 1-800-360-8721 or click here.

Project Nightlights

Visit the Web site.

Target Plush Rattle Recall
Beads pose a choking hazard to babies. Click here.

Computing the Commuting
A new study finds that commuter congestion is getting worse. Click here.

Reality Wellness
Visit the Web site.

Mattel Recall
Mattel has announced yet another round of recalls due to the potential threat of lead paint. Click here.

The Money Trail
The Nebraska Treasurer's office is building a Web site that promises to outline where tax dollars are being spent. You're invited to voice your opinion about what's included. Click here.

Guard Against Identity Theft
Get tips from Consumer Reports. Click here.

Mattel Toy Recall Expanded
Mattel has expanded a massive recall of toys. Click here for details.

Journal of the American Medical Association
Visit the Web site.

Household Appliance Safety
Click here for information about the Consumer Product Safety Commission's warning about entrapment dangers for children involving household appliances.

Colon Cancer Screening
Click here.

Crash Test Results
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has released crash test results for SUVs, pickups and minivans. Click here .

Breast Cancer Prevention
Women with a family history of breast cancer are often advised to undergo genetic testing. A gene mutation can signal a higher risk for breast cancer and ovarian cancer. For additional information visit the Journal of the American Medical Association Web site.

O! Public Art Project
Twenty-two O! statues have been place across the city. To see a list of sites click here.

Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Walk for the Whisper American Cancer Society National Ovarian Cancer Coalition

Postpartum Depression Resources
Women's Health Medline Plus Postpartum Support International Web MD

Health Coverage Deception
Nebraska Consumer Alert.

Donate Blood
Click here for information.

The Martian Chronicles
This just in from the Red Planet. Visit NASA's home page for the Mars Rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

Treating Varicose Veins
Click here for information on the VNUS Closure Procedure.

The Fine Print
Shop smart. Click the links below: mouseprint.org BBB

Keep Kids Alive -- Drive 25
Click here

Labor Law Posters
For free copies Click here.

Art on Screen
A dream of cultural enhancement for the metro is one step closer to reality. It's arriving in the form of the Ruth Sokolof Theater.

Cleaning House
Keep Omaha Beautiful or call 444-7774 Under the Sink, for household hazardous waste disposal. Call 444-SINK Solid Waste Information for the City of Omaha.

Concealed Carry Resources
Permit application information is available on the Nebraska State Patrol Web site. National Safety Council, Greater Omaha Chapter Concealed Handgun Safety Training Courses: Click here. All approved courses listed on the Nebraska State Patrol Web site.

Check Your Risk for Heart Disease
Click here.

Identity Theft Quiz
Test your skill before you're at risk. Click here.

Senior Scams
Check out the top scams targeting senior citizens and find out what you can do to help safeguard aging loved ones. Click here.

Sifting Through Credit Card Offers
Compare what's available. Click here.

Free 411
Web site Phone Number: 1(800) 373-3411

Overpayment of Sales Tax
To get a refund form

BVFD "Adopt a Hydrant" Program
Click here for more information.

Escape School
To find out more about this abduction prevention program Click here.

"Early Onset" Alzheimer's
For more information on this disease, try these Web sites: Alzheimer's Association WebMD National Institutes of Health

High-Tech Credit Cards
How iCache Works

Radon Testing
How to Get Test Kits

Test for Breast Cancer Treatment
Information on the TAILORx Trial and Tracking the Study

Teen Depression
Online Resources.

Help With College Finances
Click here.

From The Kitchen
Recipes from the author of The One Armed Cook. Click here.

MD Mercy
Visit the Web site.

Power Outages
Checking on a power outage? Click here for a map of the OPPD service area and continuous updates on the status of power in your zip code.

Debt Validation
If you have an outstanding bill that you would like to contest, click here and follow the instructions on how to write a debt validation letter. Follow the sample and send the letter to your collector.

Tracking Sex Offenders
Nebraska Sex Offender Registry Iowa Sex Offender Registry

Mortgage Dangers
Click here to see a pamphlet about the dangers of non-traditional mortgage loans.

Lower Your Fuel Bills
Make your home more energy-efficient. Department of Energy Tips OPPD Tips For more tips, call the OPPD Energy Advisor at 636-3850 in Omaha, or outside the metropolitan area at 1-800-648-2658. For a do-it-yourself guide to Energy Star home sealing, click here or call 1-888-STAR YES (782-7937)

Omaha YWCA
If you would like information about teens and dating violence, or domestic abuse, you can visit the YWCA website.
If you are in an abusive relationship and need help, you can call the Omaha YWCA hotline at (402) 345-7273.

Research Your Credit
annualcreditreport.com myfico.com equifax.com

Internet Scams
This is a web site that posts warnings from some of the latest scams and gives advice on what to do if you fall victim.

Identity Theft
Learn about the threats and how to guard against them. Click here.

Anchors of Hope
Visit the Web site.

Glass Recycling
Here is a list of glass recycling drop-off sites in Omaha:
Northeast
The Central Area Recycling Exchange (CARE) 1011 N. 45th Street: Open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Central
Scrap Central (8518 Blondo Street): Open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. And Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This site accepts recyclables for free and buys aluminum cans, brass and copper. Appliances are also accepted for free.

South Central
River City Recycling (6404 S. 60th Street): Open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This site accepts recyclables for free and is a dump location for bulky items. There is a fee for all materials except recyclables.

Southwest
Firstar Fiber, Inc. (10330 I Street, southeast parking lot): Open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Other sites that accept glass
HyVee at 96th and Q Streets. Southeast parking lot.
Weyerhaeuser at 7200 N. 16th Street, south end of parking lot.

Bird Flu
To learn more about Bird Flu and what you need to know to protect yourself and your family, click here.

Alzheimer's Association
To help a friend or family member battling Alzheimer's, call the Alzheimer's Association at 502-4300.

Donate Used Cell Phones
(batteries and chargers also accepted)
YWCA
222 S. 29th Street
(29th & Farnam)
345-6555
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
8990 W. Dodge Road
Ste 205
398-9928
Catholic Charities
330 N. 60th Street
554-0520
HopeLine
Verizon Wireless recycling program
Funds raised from sale of refurbished phones go to purchase of Verizon Wireless phones and airtime, which are donated to domestic violence victims
To Donate: Drop off your used phone/battery/charger at any Verizon Wireless store.

Gasoline Shopping
It used to be that you just filled your gas tank. Now you have to shop around. Check local prices at OmahaGasPrices.com

Free Credit Reports
Visit the official free credit report website at https://www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp

Child Safety Seat Tests
Consumer Reports has been putting the seats to the test. Separate the best from the rest.

Child Safety Seat Check-Ups
Make sure your child's safety seat is set up properly. Find locations for a check-up on the Nebraska State Patrol's Web site.

Phone Solicitation Complaints
The Nebraska Public Service Commission will investigate complaints on phone solicitations or calls from pushy bill collectors. Phone solicitation complaints: Call 1-800-526-0017 or File a complaint online at the PSC Web site.
All complaints are taken seriously. Investigators look for patterns and will take action against phone solicitors that repeatedly use questionable tactics.

Fire Safety Information
Visit the Omaha Fire Department Web site.

Stretch Your Fuel Dollar
Get the most from your fuel dollar. Visit the Consumer Reports Web site.

Be Prepared For Emergencies
REDCROSS.ORG
FEMA.GOV
USDOJ.GOV
READY.GOV

Monday, July 7th

Food Stamp Help for Storm Victims
Additional Disaster Food Stamp Program assistance is available for victims of the Friday, June 27, storm that damaged homes and left thousands in the Omaha area without electricity. Click here.

Metro Area Swim Teams

Bellevue Club Swim Team (402) 292-4955

Council Bluffs Swim Club (712) 366-8273

Elkhorn Ace Otters (402) 289-0451

Greater Omaha Aquatics (402) 399-8978

Metro Omaha Swim Team (402) 614-5957

Millard Aquatic Club

Monarch Swimming (402) 596-0534

Swim Omaha (402) 415-7323

B-T Aquatics (402) 556-1205

Make Your Voice Count
Voice training can help women with their careers.

Avoid Post-Storm Scams
The Better Business Bureau offers tips on how to avoid scams which target storm victims. For more information call 391-7612 in Omaha and 436-2345 in Lincoln.

Merry-Go-Round Recall
Approximately 15,000 children’s Merry-Go-Rounds Sold Exclusively at Toys R Us have been recalled by Pacific Cycle due to a fall hazard.

Mystery Mondays
Get a clue!

Community Supported Agriculture

localharvest.org

Smart Farming

Pet Insurance

Smart Woman report.

What Causes Cancer

Smart Woman Report

West Nile Virus
The Douglas County Health Department is testing dead birds to determine if they have acquired the virus from a mosquito bite. Anyone who finds dead crows, blue jays and raptor birds should call the Health Department at 444-7481 or 444-7489. The West Nile virus is transmitted after people are bitten by mosquitoes that have picked up the virus by feeding on an infected bird.

Top 10 Investment Traps

Bulb Cam
See the Livermore, California light bulb that’s been burning for 107 years!

Put Some Green in Your Life
Get tips on making environmentally sound decisions this week on Channel 6 News Daybreak and WOWT.com.

Gun Safety Tips

The gun should be in a locked cabinet or drawer.

Store the gun unloaded with the bullets locked separately.

Use a gun trigger lock.

Keep the keys hidden from your children.

Teach your children not to handle guns without adult supervision.

Don't be afraid to ask other people about guns in their homes if your child is going to be in their home.

Ribbon Foundation
For more information or to make a donation, write to deeniem@cox.net.

Economic Stimulus Checks
Get information on the rebates.

Granting Grandma Her Wish

Immunization Checklist

Recycle It
For a list of the new recyclable plastics and a list of drop-off sites, click here.

Seasonal Pens Recalled

Airline Quality Rating
The plane truth.

Once-A-Year Osteoporosis Treatment

Acupuncture and Fertility

Click here for information.

Yard Waste Information

Chef’s Corner
March Madness party ideas!

Toy Recall
Tiny magnets pose a hazard for small children.

Women & Smoking
More women will die this year from lung cancer than breast cancer.

Toaster Recall
Don’t get burned. Click here for details.

Do Nice Girls Finish Last?

Women in the workforce

Closing the Political Gender Gap

Money Safeguards

Omaha Picture Lady

Pay It Forward

Testing the Green
Environmentally friendly products evaluated.

Outsourcing Breast Milk

Recalls

Icy Hot Therapy Air Activated Heat Packs or call 1-888-458-3487.

Pewter Pendants

Trek Girls Bicycles

Beef Hot Dogs

Young and On Track

Smart Woman report.

Retirement Living Information Center

Love, Lust & Loyalty
Virtual Affairs, Real Life Mess? Click here for details.

Air Compressors Recalled
Thousands are cited for potential fire threats.

Eco-Anxiety
Environmental worries are on the rise. Click here.

Use Your Brain To Lose Weight
Maybe it’s all in your head. Can hypnosis help you shed pounds?

Carpooling
Beat the rising cost of gas by carpooling. For more information, check ridesearch.com or metrorideshare.org.

Live Healthy America
Team up for a healthier lifestyle.

Are Your Favorite Foods Healthy?
Test your food knowledge.

Toy Wagon Recall
Click here for details.

Jackets Recalled
Gap jackets flagged for potential drawstring threat. Click here.

Hope For Sudan
Click here to help the Kor family.

Pressure Cookers Recalled

Best Buy Drugs
Click here for help from Consumer Reports.

Lose Weight and Save Money

Counseling Services

Catholic Charities
Their services include:

Crisis and trauma counseling,

Grief counseling

Outreach to families and schools.

The number to reach them is 554-0502.

Alegent Health
Offers crisis counseling services to adults and children.
Call 717-HOPE
That number is available 24 hours a day.

Boys Town Crisis Hotline
It also operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The toll free number is 800-448-3000.

Crime Prevention Tips

Start a Neighborhood Business Watch by calling 444-5772 or by clicking on the OPD Web site.

Start a Neighborhood Watch (Northwest Precinct) by contacting Bridget Fitzpatrick at 444-6478 or e-mailing her at bfitzpatrick@ci.omaha.ne.us

Get Security Lights From OPPD

OPPD pays to furnish, install, own and maintain the lights

There is a monthly fee to the homeowner ($10-$12) and a two-year contract required

You must live in an area with overhead power lines and poles to qualify

Call OPPD at 552-5330

What can you do to help crack down on crime?

Call 911 for suspicious behavior

If you're a victim of a crime, file a police report

Keep your doors locked and garages shut and locked

Keep lights on around your property

Keep valuables out of your vehicle

Start a neighborhood/business watch group

Start a citizens patrol

Join your local neighborhood association

Click here for parade info.

2008 Car Safety Features

Google in the Bluffs

Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

Blankets Drive For Homeless

Donation Locations-Plaza Pontiac, Bellevue Volunteer Fire Dept., Reagan Elem. Salon Constantino.

Information 612-1925 or contact them via email.

Reading Volunteers
Visit the Literacy Center for the Midlands Web site.

Autism Speaks
Visit the Web site.

Making Bad Food Good
Tips from the Smart Woman Chef's Corner. Click here.

Photodynamic Therapy for Cancer
Visit the National Cancer Institute Web site.

Electric Scooters Recalled
Approximately 20,000 Razor Electric Scooters have been recalled.

Auto Safety Seats
Keep the safety in the seat. Visit the Safe Kids Nebraska Web site.

Domestic Violence Resources

Heartland Family Services Domestic Violence Hot Line: 1-800-523-3666

Statewide Resources

Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Coalition

Topps Beef Recall

Click here for details.

New Passport Regulations

Energy Saving Guide

Click here for tips from Consumer Reports.

Iced Tea Makers Recalled
Thousands of Back to Basics Iced Tea Makers have been recalled due to a potential fire threat.

Cross-Train Your Brain
Click here for some Smart Woman tips.

Recalls

Thousands of Berko Electric Toe-Space Heaters have been recalled due to a potential fire threat. Click here.

Kroger Potato Salad has been recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.

Turtle Pies Recalled
American Pie LLC is recalling Marie Callender Turtle Pies because of elevated amounts of bacteria. Click here

Managing Your Health Care Insurance
Get some help from Consumer Reports. Click here.

UNO Parking Assist
Click here for some help navigating.

Stretch You Fuel Dollars
Click here for some help from Consumer Reports.

Airline Quality Rating
Visit the Web site.

Traffic Fatalities Study
The number of people killed in the United States in motor vehicle traffic crashes has reached the lowest level in five years. Click here for details on the latest crash findings.

Shop Smart
Spend wisely. Click here.

Web sites for Heroes
Keeping in touch online. Click here.

Credit Cards That Pay
A guide from Consumer Reports.

Alzheimer's Association
Visit on line or call 800-272-3900.

Reporting Street Light Outages
OPPD Web site

USO Cares
Visit the Web site.

Easy PC Fixes
Get help from Consumer Reports. Click here.

Money-Saving Gas Tips
Fight High Prices Save at the Pump

ALS Awareness
Click here.

Afghan Adventures
Click here to see Erin and Ken Jensen's future log of their life in Afghanistan.

United Way Financial Stability Partnership
Phone number: 561-7592. Web site

Recycling Electronics
Click here for more information.

Add Flavor to Low-Fat Foods
Click here.

Omaha Graffiti Complaints
Click here

Childhood Immunizations
It's estimated that more than 20% of two-year-old children in the United States are not fully immunized against infectious diseases. A free guide is available to parents through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here.

Caring for Dependent Adults
Help is available for those feeling the strain of caring for dependent adults
Contact:
The Nebraska Respite Network
(402) 996-8444 Web site Answers4Families Help Line:
800-746-8420 or 402-472-0844

Operation Voices and Love
Click here for more information.

Douglas/Sarpy County Extension Service
Click here

Domestic Violence Resources
Visit the Domestic Violence Coordinating Council of Greater Omaha Web site.

Retirement Resources
ESPlanner Finish Rich

Vehicle Records Checks
Nebraska State Patrol's auto fraud division
402-471-0111

Sex Offender Registries
Find out if convicted sex offenders live in your neighborhood Nebraska Iowa

Teen Dating Violence
For information on signs to recognize or to get help: YWCA Omaha.
For tips on helping children and young adults build healthy relationships: R.E.S.P.E.C.T.2.

Stolen Identities
To see if your identity is being used by someone else Click here.

Check Your Credit Rating
Click here

New Building Design Regulations
For information on where to see Omaha By Design's plans: Click here.

Home Weatherization Programs
Nebraska and Iowa Options

Omaha Small Business Network
Visit the Web site

Concealed Carry
Permit application information is available on the Nebraska State Patrol Web site.

Go Fly A Kite
pictureprettykites.com

Your Job and Adult ADHD
Click here for additional information.

North Omaha Development Project
Visit the Web site.

Addicted to the Net?
Click here to find out or sign up for counseling.

Donor Sibling Registry
Click here.

Kids Konnected
This nonprofit organization provides support for children who have a parent with cancer or have lost a parent to cancer. For more information or to donate, visit the website.

Fire Prevention
If you would like tips on the best way to store flammable items in a garage or storage area, contact the Omaha Fire Prevention Bureau at 444-5711.
For questions about firework safety, call the Ralston Fireworks Hotline at 339-FIRE. Even if you do not live in Ralston, they can direct your call to the right department.

Nursing Home Guide
Consumer Reports has prepared a guide to selecting the best nursing homes. Click here.

Getting It Right
Looking for trustworthy research? Click here.

Learning CPR
Greater Omaha National Safety Council American Heart Association American Red Cross

Child Saving Institute
The Child Saving Institute is a not-for-profit child welfare organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Click here to visit the Web site.

Operation Military Kids
Click here

Airline Ratings
For information regarding airline quality ratings, click here.

College Q&A
Parents of college students can have plenty of questions and the University of Nebraska-Omaha is reaching out with some answers in the form of a page on its Web site. Click here to visit the page.

Day Care Checks
To learn whether your daycare provider in Nebraska is licensed or has any violations on record, call 1-800-600-1289.

For The Kids Of Those Deployed
Operation Military Kids Nebraska Operation Military Kids

Charting The Charities
See where the donation dollars go: charitynavigator.org give.org charitywatch.org.

Internet Crimes
To learn more about how to protect children from online predators, go to Net Smartz or Safe Kids.

Maximize Your Grocery Dollar
Visit the GroceryGame.com.

Improve Energy Efficiency
Click here for ways to improve energy efficiency and save yourself some money.

STD Testing
All clinics provide confidential testing: Douglas County STD Clinic
5050 Ames Av
(in Baker's Place - UMA Medical Building)
444-7750
Walk-ins welcome

Douglas County Health Center
4102 Woolworth Ave
444-7750
444-6151 (after hours)
by appointment only

*Both Douglas County clinic's provide free services if a patient doesn't have funds available. Otherwise the charge to be seen is $15.

Area "Planned Parenthood" Clinics: Visit the Web site

“O” Street Center
2246 “O” St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
(402) 441-3300

Dodge Center
4610 Dodge St.
Omaha, NE 68132
(402) 554-1045

South Street Center
3705 South St.
Lincoln, NE 68506(402) 441-3333

Southwest Center
5310 S. 139th Plaza
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 894-9006

Council Bluffs Center
1604 Second Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
(712) 322-6650

Northwest McGoogan Center
3341 N. 107th St.
Omaha, NE 68134
(402) 496-0088

Drug Testing Kits
Visit Not My Kid.org.

HETRA
Visit the Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy Web site.

Shop For Your Gasoline
Fuming over gasoline prices? Shop for the best deals in the metro: Gas Buddy Price Watch

Donate Life Awareness Month Give The Gift Of Live Donate Life

Kids & The Internet
Do you have safety concerns? Click here.

On-line Discounts
Looking for bargains? Check out online discount coupons.

Nebraska Organ Donation
If you renewed your license since 2001 and told the DMV that you want to be an organ donor, you are on the registry. If you want to get on it, you can do it right now by visiting the Nebraska Organ Recovery System Web site. You can also do this in person. The DMV can add you to the list. Or you can call the Organ Recovery System at 733-4000.

Fuel Cost Calculator
Planning on logging some highway miles? Cranky about the price of gasoline? Get a handle on your travel costs with the Triple A Fuel Cost Calculator.

Consumer Safeguards
Guard against consumer scams. Visit the Nebraska attorney general's Web site.

Restaurant Ratings
Dining out? Check the Douglas County Health Department's on-line Restaurant Ratings.

Sunday, July 6th

Things to Do
Dressing Matilda, Just Desserts and Anybody for Tea?
Grande Olde Players Company
2339 N. 90th
$15-$5

Baseball Omaha
Through August 10th
Durham Museum
$7 Adults, 3-12 $5

DinO!Saurs
Thru January 4th
Omaha Children’s Museum
342-6164

The Sea Beneath Our Feet
Thru September 5th
The Durham Museum Web site
444-5071

Village Pointe Farmers Market
Thru October 25th
Saturday 8am-1pm
Village Pointe
168th & West Dodge Rd. Web site
505-9773

Touch The Nations

100 Days of Summer
Find out each day's location of this summer’s special enforcement operation by visiting the Nebraska State Patrol Web site.

Give Blood, Give Life

Garden and Yard Care
Click here for more info.

Doberman Rescue of Nebraska

Lung Cancer
If you’d like to help, visit lungcanceralliance.org.

Safer Teen Driving
Click here for more information on the C.A.R. fundraiser.

My Hope Space
myhopespace.com offers help and support to those affected by cancer.

Tornado Hit Omaha Easter 1913

95 years ago

Parents United Against Bullying

National Safety Council training

Assistance for Families of the Missing

Project Jason

Where In Omaha?

Education Study
See if Nebraska and Iowa make the grade.

Nationwide Mortgage Licensing System

Click here for more information.

SAC Air & Space Museum
Click here for a schedule of upcoming events.

Banking Cord Blood
For information on facilities which accept donations of cord blood Click here.

Social Security scam
Report any suspicious calls regarding social security to the Inspector General's hotline:
1-800-269-0271

Omaha's Independent Film Scene
Avenue Pictures

Vehicle Safety Ratings
NHTSA Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Mentors for Moms
To become a mentor or if you need a mentor contact:
Catholic Charities Children Services
402-554-0520

Cell Phone City Sales Tax Billing
If you question whether you are being billed correctly for city sales tax on your cell phone bill:
Contact the Public Service Commission:
1-800-526-0017
Web site

Doggy DNA
Want to know what breeds make up your mixed-breed pooch? Click here for more information.

Super Recipes
Click here for the details.

Compassionate Friends of Omaha
Compassionate Friends welcomes anyone who has lost a child. They meet once a month. You can reach the group by calling 571-4011 or you can visit their Web site.

National Do-Not-Call Registry
Click here.

Take the Epworth Sleep Quiz
Click here.

O.V.A.L.
Operation Voices And Love is an organization dedicated to keeping deployed American soldiers connected with their children. To learn more, click here.

Nebraska Veterans' Services
Click here for the Nebraska Labor Department's veterans' services website.

March of Dimes
Click here for the organization's website.

Nebraska AIDS Project
For more information about the Nebraska AIDS Project, whose mission is to educate the public about HIV/AIDS, call 552-9260 or visit their website.

Bow Wow Boot Camp
If you would like information about the program designed to help you and your pooch work off your pouches together, or would like an audio CD of the program, visit the Bow Wow Boot Camp website.

Organ Donation
For more information about becoming an organ donor, visit the National Transplant Society's website.

Alegent's Weight Management Programs
For information on Alegent's weight management programs, call 572-2333.

"Read to Me" Program
Many of the books available to the inmates get worn down quickly. If you would like to donate a book or two, please send them to the Diagnostic and Evaluation Center: Attention Library, 3220 West Van Dorn Street, Lincoln, NE 68522

Keep Kids Alive
Visit the Keep Kids Alive, Drive 25 Web site.

Missing Kid Services Inc.
Visit the Web site.

Nothing But Net Foundation
Call: 573-5770

Restaurant Reports
You can find complaints about restaurants and see which ones are safe with the click of a mouse, click here.

Grieving Kids
For information on the center for grieving kids, call: 402-502-2773.

Ovarian Cancer
Call SHARE, the ovarian cancer support group: 866-891-2392.

Saturday, July 5th

Regearing Pahuk
Help the Boy Scouts restock their camping gear lost in June’s Little Sioux, Iowa tornado. Donations are being accepted at any Mutual of Omaha Bank. Checks payable to Regearing Pahuk may be sent to Regearing Pahuk, P.O. Box 34742, Omaha, Nebraska 68134.

eCreamery
Get the scoop here about the custom-made ice cream.

The National Association of State Boards of Education
Click here to voice your opinion about Nebraska education.

Motorcycle Safety

Green Bag Lady

Omaha Children's Museum
Visit the Web site

The Durham Museum
Visit the Web site.

Girl Scouts
Workbooks to help educate kids about predators are available at the Girl Scout Store, 2121 South 44th Street. Call 558-8189 for more information or log on to gpgirlscouts.org or girlscouts.org.

Butterfly & Insect Pavilion

Downtown Living
See the new condominiums, row houses and townhouses in downtown Omaha.

Omaha Farmers Market
Visit the Web site.

Prairielands Chiropractic

Free Rice!
Brush up on your vocabulary skills while you help feed the hungry -- all while playing a game. Click here.

Think Green
Get tips from an Omaha class on ways to protect the environment at greenmonkeyschools.com.

Car Buying Advice
Get tips from Consumer Reports

Relays For Life
Click here for more info.

Discount Fertility Treatments
Couples are looking overseas for help. Click here.

Sharing the Trail

Click here for details.

Postal Inspector
Learn more about scams and how to avoid being a victim.

Vocation Vacation
Considering a career change? Take a vocation vacation.

Command Center
For more info call 402-341-8258.

New Stadium
Click here to view the site.

Learning For Life
Learn more about Mid-America Council Omaha and upcoming workshops.

House For Jakson
Click here to help 6-year-old Jakson.

Ground Beef Recall
Click here for product info.

Blood Donations Needed
To find out where you may give blood, call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or visit the Red Cross Web site.

lightPLAY
Omaha Children's Museum
500 S. 20th St.
Showtimes vary
Visit the Web site or call 342-6164.

Text The Troops
Give thanks to our troops by sending a text message to soldiers at 8-9-2-7-9 or click here for more information.

Hunting Information
Learn all you need to know about hunting down a license in Nebraska and Iowa.

Beef Recall
Click here for a complete list of products being recalled.

9/11 Memorial
For more information about the National September 11th Memorial & Museum, log on to national911memorial.org.

Community Bicycle Shop of Omaha
If you would like to volunteer or learn more about this unique shop, visit omahabike.org.

Beef Recall
Click here for the list of frozen ground beef products being recalled.

Wag 'N Wine

Click here for information about the wine tasting fund-raising event for the Omaha dog park.

Original Creative Festival

Quilting and Sewing

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Midlands
Click here to visit the Web site or call 330-2449.

Kids Kamp
Kids Kamp provides a grief support system for youngsters dealing with the loss of a loved one. You can contact the organization to volunteer or request information by calling 502-2773. Click here for additional information.

Special Olympics
For information on the Nebraska Special Olympics, click here.

Children's Respite Care Center
895-4000

Considering Adoption?

Click here for more information.

Discover the Career Center Option
Omaha Public Schools' Career Center,
3230 Burt Street,
Omaha, Nebraska 68131
Phone: (402) 557-3700
Web site

Triathlon Information

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore
Click here for more details.

Suits for Former Inmates
Gold Star Institute and Men's Wearhouse have partnered up to provide newly released inmates with donated suits, ties and shoes as they rejoin the workforce.
For more information email Doug Washington at doug@goldstar-global.com.

Child Identification Kits
If you are interested in getting an identification kit for your child, which includes finger prints, dental records and a DNA sample, call Absolute Power and Communication at 238-2009.

Omaha YWCA
For more information about services offered to sexual assault victims, call the Omaha YWCA at 345-6555 or visit the website.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
For more information about Type 1 Diabetes, and how you can help, click here.

Allergy Drops
An oral medication is being offered as an alternative to allergy shots.

Cost: $100 per month

American Heart Association Recipes

Phone: 877-MYDROPS

Click here for complete details.

P.U.L.S.E.
Sadie Bankston, P.O. Box 11506, Omaha, NE 68111

Don't Get It Twisted Campaign
For more information contact: Ernest White at 457-1005 or email at ernestw@anbank.com or contact Wayne Houston at 595-1365 or email at whouston@unmc.edu.

Car Seat Safety
Visit the Safe Kids Web site.

Break The Gambling Addiction
Contact Heartland Family Service at 322-1407 or visit them on the Web.

Get Active
You can start by clicking here.

Strategic Air & Space Museum
For more information on Strategic Air & Space Museum, click here.

Clinical Trials
National Institutes of Health Web site.

Heart Attack Signs & Symptoms
Visit the American Heart Association's Web site.

Supperthyme
Book an appointment online to prepare a week's worth of meals with your whole family at a Supperthyme meal preparation location, then put the meals in your freezer at home. Click here for more information on the Papillion-based business.

Healthy Pets
Keep your pet in top shape. Visit healthypet.com

Lydia House
For information on volunteering at Lydia house, call 402-422-1111.

Recipes To Make Your Heart Happy

USDA Recipes

Keep The Beat

Humane Society
For more information on the Nebraska Humane Society, click here.

In The Arms of Friends
If you would like to donate to help kids with cancer, click here to visit the website.

Lead Exposure
Learn tips on avoiding lead exposure inside and outside the home.

Allergy Test
Visit isitallergy.com or call 1-877-862-4948 for info on the ImmunoCAP allergy test.

NSP Sex Offender Registry
Forms available through the Nebraska State Patrol Web site.

Desktop Alert

Download Desktop Alert.

Get answers to frequently asked questions when setting up your Desktop Alert program.

Friday, July 4th

Bed/Toy Chests Recalled
Bayside Furnishings is recalling youth bed toy chests sold at Costco due to a potentially fatal flaw.

Fireworks Recall
Black Cat is recalling Fountain Fireworks.

Streamers Recalled
Fireworks Over America is recalling more than 80,000 of its Oh Chute! Streamer fireworks due to a potential electrical hazard.

Habitat for Humanity
Click here to visit the Web site or call 457-5657 to volunteer.

View the International Space Station
Check the list of the best viewing times from Omaha. Click here.

Magnets Recalled
Thousands of magnets have been recalled due to high lead content.

Vision Beyond Borders

Keep Omaha Beautiful

Protect Yourself
Teaching girls to fight back.

Go For The Gold
Visit the Winner's Circle.

Gas Grills Recalled
Onward Manufacturing has recalled thousands of grills due to a potential burn hazard.

Candy Recall
A San Antonio company has recalled some Mexican candies due to dangerously high lead levels. People are advised not to eat Ed La Rose Pulparindo Candy. In addition, health officials have suggested that consumers not eat the following products that may contain lead: Picarindo, Vero Rebanaditas, Vero Mango, Vero Elotes, Chaca Chaca, Brinquitos, Tama Roca, Pelon Pelo Rico, Bolirindo, Dulce de Tamarindo, Licona Tamarind, Jarrita Chonita, Margarita Dulce de Tamarindo, Rollito de Tamarindo (Dulmex),Strock Eucalyptus, Lucas Acidito, Pica Limon, Serpentinas and Tablarindo. Lead exposure can be harmful, especially for infants, young children and pregnant women.

Hillbilly Teeth Recalled