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Think you or your child may have the flu? Wondering when and whether you should see a doctor but don't want to risk a trip to a hospital or doctor's waiting room where you could risk exposure to people who may have swine flu or other illnesses? A new interactive website, AMAfluhelp.org, by the American Medical Association is taking a revolutionary approach to fighting the flu: It lets patients communicate with doctors online. While other websites like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's CDC.gov and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-run Flu.gov offer the public information about seasonal and swine flu, this site lets patients ask doctors questions about their flu-like symptoms -- all free of charge.A Website That Lets You Ask Docs About Flu Symptoms originally appeared on About.com Parenting school Age Children on Saturday, October 24th, 2009 at 21:55:06.Permalink | Comment | Email this

A Senate plan to tackle global warming would add about $100 a year to the energy costs for a typical American household, according to an analysis by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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The Gay Liberation Network will be protesting against Peter LaBarbera's anti-gay hate group 'Americans for Truth About Homosexuality' which bills itself as an organization that is countering the 'homosexual agenda'. The organization opposes all rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans people and seeks to vilify and pathologize queer identities ...

I came to work in the White House because I thought I'd be able to change people's lives in real and tangible ways here. I believed that President Barack Obama would not only be the type of leader who would bring about real change, but also that he would put in place a team of committed public servants across the federal government -- smart and gifted leaders, straight and gay, women and men, as diverse as America -- who would work tirelessly to improve the lives of all Americans, including the LGBT community. And I haven't been disappointed.

A decisive naval engagment of the War of 1812, the Battle of Lake Erie saw an American squadron capture its British counterpart. Fought on September 10, 1813, Master Commandant Oliver H. Perry engaged the British near Put-in-Bay, OH. Following a prolonged fight, six British ships were captured.

General George Patton was a key American commander during World War II. A gifted athlete, George Patton saw service in World War I and helped pioneer mobile warfare. An outspoken leader, Patton proved gifted corps and army commander in North Africa and Europe.

Linda Sue Warner had big ambitions when she arrived in 2007 as president of Haskell Indian Nation University, the only four-year college operated by the federal government for American Indians.

According to a news article on their site, the American Red Cross has rolled out new height and weight requirements for all blood donors 18 years of age and younger to help ensure their safety. As young blood donors are more likely to have a reaction - dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting - after giving blood. The new requirements are: Boys who are shorter than 5' and girls who are shorter than 5'6' must weigh more than 110 pounds, depending on their height. It's nice to see an organization looking out for its young donors instead of its own self interests. My daughter just made the requirements one year and she was so happy she was able to participate. As we know, it feels good to help out and make a difference. Has your teen ever donated blood? Did they enjoy the experience? Please share your stories and thoughts in the comments area. More: Quiz: Are you raising a healthy teen? | 4 Steps to a Healthier Family Lifestyle New Red Cross Requirements for Teen Blood Donors orig