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Blogs You May Have Missed: Preventing Cruelty to Animals, IRS Tax Credits and More

A round up of this week's blogs.

IRS: Get Credit for Making Your Home Energy-Efficient

If you made your home more energy efficient last year, you may qualify for a tax credit on your 2012 federal income tax return. Here is some basic information about home energy credits that you should know.

April Is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

Find out what's happening in Kings Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Animal cruelty is defined as intentionally inflicting physical pain, suffering or death to an animal.  The forms of abuse vary greatly.

What should you do if you suspect cruelty to an animal?

Find out what's happening in Kings Parkfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Getting The Answers You Need From Your Lawyer

It's not always easy to get the answers you are looking for from your lawyer. Some lawyers seem to speak an entirely different language. The worst thing that you can do is to sit back and hope for the best. You only have one chance to get it right, so you need to be pro-active. Here is Mark T. Freeley's list of questions:

Molly is Here - Parents Beware

Molly has arrived in a big fashion,  showing up at high school
parties and in the rooms of college-age students.  Molly is not a girl you need to beware of, but a drug. Find out more here.

"Homebody:" A Photoblog of Kings Park (and Close By)

Some simple tips on taking beautiful photographs.

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