(NAPSA)-Sun Microsystems saved over $100,000 during a weeklong holiday shutdown because employees remembered to turn off lights and computers before they left the office. That was enough energy to power 75 households for a year! For more energy-saving tips, visit http:// www.sun.com/aboutsun/media/ presskits/ecoresponsibility/ cooling_tips.jsp.
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RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization, launched the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline. The secure, anonymous, Web-based service connects victims with trained specialists using an instant-messaging format. Visit www.rainn.org.
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If all U.S. households viewed and paid their bills online it would save 16.5 million trees annually and reduce toxic air pollutants by 3.9 billion pounds of CO2 equivalents (greenhouse gases), similar to having 355,015 fewer cars on the road.
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It's important to remember that rising water is not limited to coastal areas during summer and fall seasons. To learn more about the benefits of protecting your home and property against flooding, and how to purchase a flood insurance policy, visit Flood Smart.gov or dial (800) 427-2419.
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A leading biopharmaceutical company will award scholarships of up to $10,000 each to students diagnosed with Crohn's disease who demonstrate academic ambition. For more information and applications for the UCB Crohn's Scholarship Program, visit www.CrohnsAndMe.com.
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Connections with ourselves and others reduces stress-particularly during stressful times such as tax season. Self-expression also does wonders for self-esteem and stress levels. To learn more, visit www.pogo.com/take5toplay.