(NAPSA)-Overlooked until recently by some homebuyers and real estate agents, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan is reclaiming its status as an affordable loan. It now comes with more buyer-friendly features than in the past. To learn more, visit www.bankofamerica.com.
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The United States Fire Administration launched the Smoking & Home Fires Campaign to help prevent smoking-related fires. For more information, visit www.usfa.dhs.gov/smoking or call (800) 561-3356.
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One of the latest developments in online data collection is a type of search engine that specializes in collecting in-depth information in particular topic areas. One of the most successful of these vertical search engines is called GlobalSpec. Learn more at www.globalspec.com.
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While there is no denying that the most important attribute of every meal is taste, plating like a professional can take the next meal you serve from decent home cooking to decadent five-star fare. Consider serving a sparkling mineral water, such as S.Pellegrino(r) Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, with red meats, and a still, natural spring water, such as Acqua Panna(r) Natural Spring Water, with white meat, fish and light fare. If the dish being served is colorful, try serving it on a simple, single, complementary-colored plate.
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For suggestions on saving money and energy and protecting the planet from global warming, visit the National Wildlife Federation Web site at www.nwf.org/ goodneighborhood or call (800) 822-9919.
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For food safety information about meat, poultry or egg products, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1 (888) MPHotline or 1 (888) 674-6854, type a question into "Ask Karen" (www.AskKaren.gov), go to www. fsis.usda.gov or visit befood safe.gov.