The Daily Outrage: Money that no one wants

See Washington Examiner article: http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/daily-outrage/2011/06/daily-outrage-money-no-one-wants?category=10452

Who: Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee

What: NPR reports the Federal Reserve has over $1 billion in dollar coins just sitting in vaults untouched. Congress mandated manufacturing the coins in 2007 to encourage Americans to use fewer paper dollars.

Why it's an outrage: Making the coins cost more than $300 million, and that could double by the time the program ends in 2016. Only the government could make money that no one wants.

Where to vent: Call the committee at 202-224-7391.

The Daily Outrage: Federal bureaucrats still give your money to ACORN

See Washington Examiner article: http://washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/daily-outrage/2011/07/daily-outrage-federal-bureaucrats-still-give-your-money-acorn?category=10452

WHO: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

WHAT: The American Spectator reports that HUD gave ACORN Housing Corp. $461,086 in January

WHY IT'S AN OUTRAGE: Congress defunded ACORN in 2009, so why is HUD still giving it federal tax dollars?

WHERE TO VENT: Call HUD Press Secretary Melanie Roussell at 202-708-0980, ext. 6605.

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Online Safety Tip By Dr. Oz

5 tips to keep teens safe online (Examiner, August 3, 2011, p. 25)

Doing goofy things online— even if you’re not a politician — can get you into plenty of trouble. With one click, you or someone you love can send a harsh word, a wild photo or worse into cyberspace, where it will stay forever—and one day come back to haunt you.

If you see your children or grandchildren spending more time on Facebook than face to face with you, you’re right to be worried they might wind up in a situation they’ll regret. The Internet’s like a tattoo on your forehead — visible for all to see and almost impossible to remove.

So, here are some tips from our new book, “YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens,” that can help keep your loved ones safe online:

1. Don’t email when angry. Really! Don’t hit “send” until you’re calm. You can’t take back what’s in print.
2. Put photos to the Grandma test. Don’t upload any pics you wouldn’t want your grandmother, a college admissions officer or a future employer to see. Because they will.
3. Keep personal info private. Don’t reveal your school, where you live or any detail making it easy for strangers to find you. That goes double for photos of your private parts. Don’t send them to anyone, even best friends.
4. Don’t friend someone you don’t know. When in doubt, leave ‘emout. Do you really want a stalker on your page?
5. Feeling cyber-bullied? Or harassed? If something doesn’t feel right, tell a parent or school guidance counselor. You don’t have to take it!