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Thanksgiving 2007 Links

   The website www.usa.gov provides many useful Thanksgiving Day Resources:

Air Travel Status – The Federal Aviation Administration offers easy ways for you to check airport status and get delay information, in real time as changes happen.

Air Travel Tips from the Transportation Security Administration – Tips from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that ensure a brief, yet thorough, security experience at any of the airports serviced by TSA.

Food for the Holidays – Tips and ideas to help you plan and prepare healthy, crowd-pleasing food for this holiday season.

November Is American Indian Heritage Month – Find a calendar of events, special venues and exhibits, teacher resources and more about American Indian Heritage Month.

Out-of-This-World Thanksgiving – Explore the Thanksgiving experience in space, which usually includes rehydrated turkey and mashed potatoes.

Recipes from and for Americans – Healthy recipes; collections and publications; kids' recipes; cooking for a crowd...

Send Your Thanks to the U.S. Military – Send care packages, donate calling cards, or write letters of gratitude to American military members.

Teacher Resources: Thanksgiving in American Memory – Features and activities for students and teachers about the Thanksgiving holiday.

Thanksgiving at the White House – Watch the annual pardoning of the Thanksgiving turkey, read an interactive chat with the White House "Turkey Guy," and discover the history of Thanksgiving at the White House.

Thanksgiving Facts and Statistics – Last year, the major pumpkin-producing states brought us 1.1 billion pounds of pumpkins. Read more about pumpkins and other Thanksgiving fun facts from the Census Bureau.

Thanksgiving in America – Explore the history of the Thanksgiving holiday in North America.

Turkey Basics: Alternate Turkey Cooking Methods – Discover alternative ways to cook your turkey this Thanksgiving, including: grilling, smoking, cooking in a brown paper bag, and more.

Turkey Basics: Cooking Safely – Learn the basics of cooking turkey safely this Thanksgiving.

Volunteer for the Holidays – Find information about public service and volunteer opportunities in your community.

Vote to Name the National Thanksgiving Turkey – Cast your vote to name the National Thanksgiving Turkey and alternate.

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Thanksgiving Safety: 5 Ways to Spend Thanksgiving in the Hospital

  Rod Brouhard writes an article for www.about.com which describes 5 ways to spend Thanksgiving in the Hospital. 

In particular:

1. Choking on an Appetizer

Anybody can get something stuck in their throat. It's decidedly more common for the kids and grandparents than everyone else -- although it gets more common as the wine starts flowing.

How to Do the Heimlich Maneuver

2. Cutting Yourself Instead of the Turkey

Cutting yourself in the kitchen is both a blessing and a curse -- bacteria from food abounds, but you have everything you need to clean your wound at the ready.

More: Cuts in the Kitchen

3. Lighting the Kitchen on Fire

Grease fires are notoriously dangerous. It's easy to extinguish the typical grease fire by smothering it, but make sure everyone is heading out of the house first.

How to Put Out a Grease Fire

4. Getting Burned by the Oven

Burns are some of the most common injuries around the house. Make sure you know what to do if your bird decides to seek some revenge.

How to Treat a Burn

5. Getting Sick from the Food

Imagine the looks you'll get from your mother-in-law after giving the entire family food poisoning. Learn how to recognize food poisoning symptoms, and follow these food safety tips from About.com Busy Cooks Guide, Linda Larsen.

More: Food Poisoning

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Thanksgiving Highway Safety Video

America's Road Team Captain Tony Sifford gives tips on how to arrive safely to your destination this Thanksgiving Holiday.  Here are his 5 tips:

Inspect your vehicle

Make sure you have items you need in your vehicle

Give yourself plenty of room to share the road safely

Give yourself cushion and time to make your maneuvers safely

Give other motorists consideration on the road

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