| Russian Restaurants |
PL-1800.7000 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of Russia which features specialties such as borscht (beet soup served with a dollop of sour cream), kharcho (a Georgian-style beef, vegetable and rice soup with a sour tang), cabbage soup, beef Stroganoff, chicken Kiev, blini (pancakes served with salt fish and sour cream or rolled with caviar and sour cream), pirozhki (meat turnovers), khachapuri (cheese pies), golubtsi (stuffed cabbage in sweet and sour tomato sauce), bitki (a ground beef dish served with a vinegar and sour cream sauce), kasha (buckwheat groats), shaslik (grilled meat marinated in spices, oil and vinegar), and a variety of desserts including blinchiki crepes, bulochki (a pastry filled with fresh cheese and raisins or cherries), rogaliki (cookies with raisins and walnuts) and strudel. Beverages may include Russian vodka, kvass which is made from fermented black bread and mead which is made from fermented honey. |
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| Rwandan Community |
YH-0300.6600 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Rwanda or who identify themselves as part of the Rwandan community. Rwanda is a country in central Africa. The official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda. |
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| SARS |
YF-3000.7530 |
An infection that is characterized by a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit followed by respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Other symptoms may include muscle aches, headaches and a sore throat. In some cases, the respiratory symptoms become severe enough that patients require oxygen support and mechanical ventilation. The disease is spread by close personal contact with an infected individual. |
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| SARS Control |
JP-1500.1700-730 |
Programs that attempt to control the occurrence and spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). SARS is an infection that is characterized by a fever of at least 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) followed by respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing. Other symptoms may include muscle aches, headaches and a sore throat. In some cases the respiratory symptoms become severe enough that patients require oxygen support and mechanical ventilation. The disease is spread by close personal contact with an infected individual. |
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| SKYWARN Program |
TH-1700.1910-800 |
A volunteer program established by the National Weather Service to train, certify and coordinate the activities of storm spotters, i.e., individuals who observe the visual cues associated with the development and progression of hazardous weather events and provide real-time descriptions of tornadoes, high winds, hail and significant cloud formations to the local weather service office and emergency managers in a timely manner. The program is administered through local weather forecast offices, each with a warning coordination meteorologist. Training is conducted at these local offices and focuses on the basics of thunderstorm development, the fundamentals of storm structure, identifying potential severe weather features, information to report, how to report information and basic severe weather safety. The reports of storm spotters become part of the weather warning decision making process and when combined with radar data and other information, are used by National Weather Service forecasters to decide whether to issue a new warning, cancel an existing warning, continue a warning, and/or issue a warning for the next county. Spotter reports also help local public safety officials make decisions to protect lives and property such as when to sound sirens, activate safety plans and take other necessary steps when severe weather is approaching. |
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| SSI |
NL-1000.8100 |
A federal income maintenance program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides basic financial assistance in the form of monthly checks for people who are age 65 and older, blind or have a disability and who have little or no income and resources. Some states supplement SSI checks for certain categories of recipients. If the state's supplemental payment is federally administered, individuals are automatically assessed for SSP eligibility when they apply for SSI and the supplemental payment is included in their SSI check. If a state administers its own supplemental payments, individuals must apply separately at the state agency. |
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| SSI Appeals/Complaints |
NL-1000.8100-800 |
Programs that are responsible for hearing appeals and resolving complaints that have been filed by people who have applied for or who are receiving assistance through SSI and believe that they have been discriminated against, that their rights have been violated or that the Social Security Administration has failed to take appropriate action with respect to their application or benefits. |
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| SSI Applications |
NL-1000.8100-820 |
Social Security offices that accept applications and determine eligibility for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program; and reinstate individuals who have lost their SSI benefits due to incarceration, institutionalization, noncompliance or other reasons. Also included are other programs that help people prepare and file SSI applications and/or are authorized to do eligibility determinations for the program. |
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| SSI Recipients |
YC-8000 |
Individuals who are receiving cash grants through the Supplemental Security Income program, a federal income maintenance program with supplemental state funds which is administered by the Social Security Administration for people who are age 65 and older, are blind or have a disability, and have little or no income and assets. |
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| STEAM Curriculum Issues |
YZ-8345 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of STEAM educational programs, a curriculum that is based on the idea of educating students in five specific disciplines (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) using an integrated, applied approach. STEAM programs add "arts" to the elements comprising the STEM curriculum. |
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| STEM Curriculum Issues |
YZ-8350 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of STEM educational programs, a curriculum that is based on the idea of educating students in four specific disciplines (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) using an integrated, applied approach. |
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| Safaris |
PL-7600.9300-750 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people to participate in caravan camping tours of eastern and southern Africa or other exotic locations where visitors can see and photograph elephants, rhinos, antelope, zebras, lions and other indigenous wildlife. |
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| Safe Drug Use Sites |
RX-8470.1900-830 |
Facilities that are designed to reduce public drug use and improper disposal of items, such as needles, and provide a hygienic and stress-free environment in which individuals are able to safely consume pre-obtained recreational drugs. Included are supervised consumption sites (SCS) which are staffed by medical professionals and offer a comprehensive range of services such as drug use equipment, drug checking services, information about drugs and basic health care, as well as access to counselling and other medical and social services; and overdose prevention sites (OPS) which are typically staffed and run by peers to monitor people at risk of overdose and to provide rapid response if necessary, often as a temporary response to an immediate or emerging crisis. Eligibility criteria vary and, depending on the site, drugs can be injected, snorted, inhaled and/or consumed as pills. The objectives of the program are to prevent overdose fatalities, reduce HIV risk, increase access to treatment services and improve public order. |
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| Safe Havens for Abandoned Newborns |
LJ-5000.8000 |
Hospitals, health centers, police stations, fire houses and other facilities that are willing to accept, without questions, newborn babies delivered by mothers who are unwilling or unable to care for an infant and are thereby at risk for abandonment. Police reports are generally not filed and no attempt is made to contact the mother's family, even in situations where her identity is known. Infant safe haven statutes vary by jurisdiction with regard to who may leave a baby at a safe haven, the age of the baby at the time of relinquishment, the facilities that can be designated as safe havens, the responsibilities of safe haven providers, anonymity protection for parents and the consequences of relinquishment. |
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| Safe Houses |
BH-1800.1500-750 |
Networks of people who are willing to provide short or long-term shelter in private homes, places of worship or other facilities for individuals experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault survivors, undocumented people and others who are fleeing a dangerous or threatening situation and who have no other safe alternatives. These homes or facilities may also provide for the basic subsistence needs of residents including food, clothing and, in some cases, a variety of social services. Also included are organizations that refer people who are in need of this service to the nearest safe house. |
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| Safe Sex Supplies |
LH-5000.7850 |
Programs that distribute condoms, lubricants, dental dams, and/or other supplies that can be used to help stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B and C, among high-risk populations. Distribution programs include self serve dispensers and vending machines. Individuals who have a history of injection drug use, unprotected intercourse or sexual contact, sexual activity at a young age, multiple sex partners, sex with a high-risk partner, sexually transmitted infection, and/or sex trade work are considered to be at high or increased risk. |
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| Safe Supply Resources |
RX-8470.1900-835 |
Programs that provide safer, pharmaceutical alternatives to the illicit drug supply that has contributed to the overdose crisis that people in North America are experiencing. Despite concerted efforts and some positive progress, current public health, substance use treatment, and harm reduction interventions have not been able to rapidly decrease overdose fatalities. In view of the persistent gaps in services and the limitations of available options, immediate low-barrier opioid distribution programs including "off-label" prescription of pharmaceutical grade opioids (e.g., hydromorphone) can make safer opioids widely available to people at high risk of a fatal overdose. |
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| Safer Sex Education |
LJ-8000.8000 |
Programs that provide information regarding practices that reduce the risk of an individual contracting a disease, including AIDS, through sexual activity. |
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| Safety Advisories |
JR-8000 |
Programs that issue bulletins to update the public about road or weather conditions, warn them of imminent threats to public health or which otherwise inform them of environmental conditions that are potential safety hazards for people in the immediate area. |
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| Safety Education Programs |
JR-8200 |
Programs whose primary purpose is to make the public aware of the measures that people can take to reduce the risk of fires or accidents in the home, at school, at work, in the air or on the water or while walking, driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle; and/or which provide instructions for preparing for and surviving an accident should one occur. Also included are programs that conduct related safety inspections, particularly in the traffic safety area. |
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| Safety Equipment |
JR-8400 |
Programs that supply equipment that people can use for increased protection while engaging in high risk activities such as working on construction sites; or devices that sound an alarm or facilitate rapid access in case of an emergency. |
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| Safety Equipment Donation Programs |
TI-1800.8000 |
Programs that accept new or secondhand safety equipment, refurbish it if necessary, and keep it for use in their own programs, or donate it to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. Included is equipment that people can use for increased protection while engaging in high risk activities such as motorcycle riding, driving, boating or flying; or devices that sound an alarm or facilitate rapid access in case of an emergency. |
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| Safety Escort Programs |
FN-1500.7700 |
Programs that offer the services of trained security personnel who accompany people who feel uncomfortable or unsafe walking or biking alone during evening, night or early morning hours to their car, public transit stop or (depending on the program) other destinations. Safety escort services are frequently offered by campus police agencies to students, faculty and staff on college/university campuses but may also be available in urban downtown areas or other settings. Escorts may be equipped with radios which allow them to be in constant contact with law enforcement and offer a safe alternative to walking alone at night. Some programs offer van transportation in addition to walking escorts. |
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| Safety Issues |
YZ-8100 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of safety. |
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| Safety Statistics |
TJ-8000.8000 |
Programs that produce statistics which relate to the occurrence of work-related illnesses, injuries and fatalities in private, nonprofit and public sector establishments as well as private industry. |
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| Safety Town Programs |
JR-8200.7800 |
Programs that provide simulated miniature towns with scaled down roads, crosswalks, commercial storefronts, traffic signs, traffic signals, railroad crossings and school buses that young children can visit and ride tricycles through to learn about safety. Classroom instruction may be provided by uniformed police officers, fire fighters, certified teachers, citizen volunteers and others; and focuses on pedestrian safety, bicycle safety, passenger safety, school bus safety, home safety, animal safety, fire safety, gun safety, poison safety, drug/substance abuse avoidance, water safety, dealing with strangers, dialing 911 in emergency situations and other safety issues confronted in childhood. Children generally receive certificates when they complete the course. Some Safety Town programs have more advanced levels for older children. |
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| Safety/Disaster Education Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.8000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to develop educational materials or training programs that make individuals, families and communities aware of the measures people can take to reduce the risk of fires or accidents in the home, at school, at work, in the air or on the water or while walking, driving or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle; and/or which provide instructions for preparing for and surviving an accident, major disaster or other emergency should one occur. |
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| Sailing |
PL-7000.1600-800 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn to handle a sailboat, and participate in sailing activities. Included are programs for novices who are interested in recreational sailing and want to learn the basics of the sport (e.g., rigging, hoisting and trimming sails, tacking, jibbing and docking); and those for people who want to prepare for and participate in competitive sailing events. |
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| Sailing Permits |
DF-7000.7800 |
Permits issued by the Internal Revenue Service which certify that individuals legally living and working in the country have no outstanding tax liens with the federal government and are free to leave the country. |
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| Salad Bars |
PL-1800.7900 |
Eating establishments that offer a buffet with a wide variety of different types of lettuce, toppings and salad dressings and allow diners to choose their own ingredients and create their own salads. Prepared salads such as fruit salad, carrot and raisin salad and various types of potato salad usually also are available. |
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| Sales Engineers |
YO-7900.7900 |
Individuals who sell products and services such as material handling equipment, numerical-control machinery and computer systems whose installation and optimal use require considerable technical expertise and support. They provide information about their firm's products, help prospective buyers and current customers with technical problems, recommend improved materials and machinery for a firm's manufacturing process, design plans of proposed machinery layouts, estimate cost savings and suggest training schedules for employees. In a process that may take several months, they present this information and negotiate the sale. They may also assist in the development of custom-made machinery and frequently work with both the customer and the production, engineering or research and development departments of their company to determine how products and services could be designed or modified to best suit the customer's needs. |
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| Sales Managers |
YO-7900.8000 |
Individuals who supervise the work of sales and related workers such as retail salespersons, cashiers, customer service representatives, stock clerks, order fillers, sales engineers and wholesale and manufacturing sales representatives. In retail establishments, they ensure that customers receive satisfactory service and quality goods, answer customers inquiries, deal with complaints and sometimes handle purchasing, budgeting and accounting. Sales managers in large retail establishments provide day-to-day oversight of individual departments such as shoes, cosmetics or housewares in large department stores; produce and meat in grocery stores; and sales in automotive dealerships. They establish and implement policies, goals, objectives and procedures for their specific departments; coordinate activities with other department heads; and strive for smooth operations within their departments. In non-retail establishments, they supervise and coordinate the activities of sales workers who sell industrial products, automobiles or services such as advertising or Internet services. They may prepare budgets, make personnel decisions, devise sales-incentive programs, assign sales territories or approve sales contracts. In small or independent companies and retail stores, sales managers not only directly supervise sales associates, but also are responsible for the operation of the entire company or store. Some are self-employed business or store owners. |
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| Sales Representatives |
YO-7900.8050 |
Individuals who market their company's products to manufacturers, wholesale and retail establishments, construction contractors, government agencies and other institutions. Sales representatives spend much of their time traveling to and visiting with prospective buyers and current clients. During a sales call, they discuss the client's needs and suggest how their merchandise or services can meet those needs. They may show samples or catalogs that describe items their company stocks and inform customers about prices, availability and ways in which their products can save money and improve productivity. Obtaining new accounts is an important part of the job. Sales representatives follow leads from other clients, track advertisements in trade journals, participate in trade shows and conferences and may visit potential clients unannounced. In addition, they may spend time meeting with and entertaining prospective clients during evenings and weekends. Sales representatives also analyze sales statistics; prepare reports; and handle administrative duties such as filing their expense account reports, scheduling appointments and making travel plans. They study literature about new and existing products and monitor the sales, prices and products of their competitors. |
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| Sales Tax Information |
DT-8700.7800 |
Programs that provide information about state and local government taxes that are imposed on the retail sale of goods and services. Sales tax is generally a percentage of the sales price and is collected by the seller or service provider at the point of sale and remitted directly to the state. Also included are programs that provide information about sales tax refunds at state and local levels and sales tax holidays, i.e., specific periods of time during which there is a temporary sales tax exemption on certain items, e.g., merchandise such as clothing, footwear and computer equipment during a sales tax holiday prior to a new school year. Sales tax holidays have only been enacted by some states. |
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| Sales and Marketing Professional Associations |
TN-8000 |
Organizations whose members are sales managers, sales agents, sales representatives, marketing or advertising specialists, promoters, auctioneers and others who are involved in the sales of commodities or services who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in educational seminars and conferences, networking with their peers, receiving newsletters and other publications and taking advantage of other opportunities for professional development. Sales associations may develop standards for the field, offer certification and recognition programs, maintain a job bank, provide access to business tools or offer other resources that help members advance in their careers. |
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| Sales and Related Occupations |
YO-7900 |
Individuals whose occupations are concerned with advertising, marketing and/or selling goods and services such as insurance, real estate, securities and financial services or business services such as advertising, building maintenance, credit reporting or printing. |
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| Sales/Cashier Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-0400.8000 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work as sales clerks on a voluntary basis without remuneration. Volunteers must be able to operate a cash register and make correct change. |
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| Salmonella |
YF-3000.3160-800 |
A bacterium that is widespread in the intestines of birds, reptiles and mammals. It can spread to humans via a variety of different foods of animal origin. The illness it causes, salmonellosis, typically includes fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In people with poor underlying health or weakened immune systems, it can invade the bloodstream and cause life-threatening infections. |
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| Salvadoran Community |
YH-1500.8000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of El Salvador or who identify themselves as part of the Salvadoran community. El Salvador is a Spanish-speaking country in Central America. |
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| Salvadoran Restaurants |
PL-1800.7950 |
Eating establishments that offer the cuisine of El Salvador which features specialties such as masa cups filled with chorizo, black beans and roasted chiles; pupusas (corn-pancake quesadillas stuffed with loroco, chicharon and cheese) served with curtido (a traditional pickled cabbage side dish); beef steak in chile sauce; chicken with cider; yuca fries; chilaquiles (tortilla strips mixed with chile-spiced chicken); and a variety of desserts such as hot fried bananas with ginger. Beverages may include beer and soft drinks. |
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| Salvationist Community |
YR-1500.8000 |
Soldiers or officers in the Salvation Army, an evangelical and philanthropic movement that was organized in the 19th century along military lines and emphasizes the saving of the soul. |
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| Same Sex Civil Union Certificates |
DF-7000.7820 |
Programs that maintain copies of the instrument which certifies that a civil union between two people of the same sex has taken place. In most jurisdictions, parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections and responsibilities, whether they derive from statute, policy, administrative or court rule, common law or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a marriage. |
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| Same Sex Civil Union Licenses |
DF-7000.7830 |
Programs that issue permits which enable couples of the same sex to be joined in a civil union. In most jurisdictions, parties to a civil union have all the same benefits, protections and responsibilities, whether they derive from statute, policy, administrative or court rule, common law or any other source of civil law, as are granted to spouses in a marriage. |
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| Same Sex Couples |
YK-1500.8000 |
Two people of the same gender who share an intimate relationship which includes support, communication, companionship, and sexual and emotional gratification. |
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| Samhain Events |
PH-2950.6200-800 |
Programs that sponsor social gatherings or other activities to celebrate Samhain, also known as the pagan/Wiccan New Year, celebrated from October 31st through November 1st. This holiday influenced the celebration of modern Halloween traditions such as wearing costumes and trick-or-treating. Celebrations may include traditional foods, dancing, nature walks, and creating an ancestral altar to honor deceased loved ones. |
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| Samoan Community |
YH-7000.8000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of the Independent State of Samoa or of American Samoa, or who identify themselves as part of the Samoan community. Samoa (formerly known as Western Samoa) and American Samoa (an unincorporated territory of the United States), each consists of a group of islands in the south Pacific Ocean. The official languages are Samoan and English. |
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| Sandbags/Water Diversion Systems |
TH-1800.1900-750 |
Programs that provide burlap bags and supplies of sand or other temporary mechanisms for altering the course of water when flooding is expected. |
0 |
| Sanitary Landfills |
TE-8920.7190-780 |
Programs that are licensed to operate sites that dispose of residential, commercial and/or industrial waste materials by spreading the debris in layers and covering it with ashes, dirt and other filler to a level sufficient to control rodents, insects, odors or other health hazards. Sanitary landfills are licensed according to class: class three landfills are licensed for the disposal of inert solid materials only; class two landfills are licensed for the disposal of nonhazardous organic and liquid and solid waste products; class one landfills are licensed for the disposal of all waste products except for those that are radioactive. |
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| Santa Claus Appearances |
PH-2950.1500-800 |
Programs that hire people to play Santa Claus and talk with children about the gifts they want during the Christmas season. "Santa" may make appearances in local department stores and shopping malls, visit children who are hospitalized or in other institutional settings, ride on floats during Christmas parades or be available to attend private holiday parties. |
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| Santa Claus Hotlines |
PH-2950.1500-820 |
Programs that provide a phone line that allows children to call ahead of Christmas to listen to a pre-recorded message from Santa Claus, and/or leave their own message addressed to the attention of Santa Claus. |
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| Santa Claus Letters |
PH-2950.1500-830 |
Programs that accept letters addressed to Santa Claus and respond to them during the Christmas season. |
0 |
| Sao Tomean and Principian Community |
YH-0300.7950 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Sao Tome and Principe or who identify themselves as part of the Sao Tomean and/or Principe community. Sao Tome and Principe is a country comprising two small islands off the coast of west Africa. The official language is Portuguese. |
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| Sarcoidosis |
YF-3000.7510 |
A disease of unknown etiology that is characterized by widespread lesions that may affect any organ or tissue of the body. The liver is frequently affected as are the skin, lungs, lymph nodes, spleen, eyes and small bones of the hands and feet. |
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| Satellite Dish Permits |
DF-7000.7850 |
Programs that issue permits which authorize community residents to install exterior mounted satellite dishes to improve television reception. |
0 |
| Satellite Television Companies |
TJ-5500.8500-800 |
Organizations that offer access to cable television programming via a system that uplinks signals to a satellite which sends them directly to a dish at the subscriber's home. |
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| Satellite Television Complaints |
DD-1500.9300-750 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding reception, programming, area or channel availability, excessive fees or other services or business practices of companies that offer access to cable television programming via a system that uplinks signals to a satellite which sends them directly to a dish at the subscriber's home. |
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| Saturday School Detention Programs |
HH-7900 |
Schools that operate a detention program on Saturday mornings for students who are being disciplined for tardiness, cutting classes, truancy or general misbehavior as an alternative to suspension. Students are expected to report on time and bring school assignments, reading or other study materials. Saturday school sessions are generally staffed by school faculty. |
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| Saudi Community |
YH-5000.8000 |
Individuals who are either citizens of Saudi Arabia or who identify themselves as part of the Saudi community. Saudi Arabia is a country within the Middle East. The official language is Arabic. |
0 |
| Saunas |
PL-6400.7000-800 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public, facilities that are equipped with saunas which expose the user to hot, dry air. |
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| Savings Bonds |
TB-0700.2100-800 |
Financial organizations that make savings bonds available to the public, that redeem bonds when bearers want to cash them, that reissue bonds in case of name or beneficiary changes, and/or that replace bonds which are lost or stolen. |
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| Scald Protection Devices |
JR-8400.7800 |
Programs that pay for or provide mechanical devices that people can install to prevent burns from hot water. Included are thermostatic mixing valves installed near the water heater which mix hot and cold water together to deliver it at a safe temperature; and anti-scald devices installed on showerheads and faucets which limit the water flow to a trickle if it exceeds a maximum temperature. Scald protection devices have been installed in child care centers, hospitals, hotels and motels, and nursing facilities; and are recommended for homes with young children, older adults and people with disabilities. |
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| Scandinavian Restaurants |
PL-1800.8150 |
Eating establishments that offer a cuisine which features one or a variety of specialties from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Iceland such as crispbread, rye wafers, biksemod (hash), dishes made with herring and other pickled fish, lutfisk (cod preserved with lye), late summer crayfish, meatballs, kol dalma (cabbage rolls), roast goose, biff Lindstrom (hamburger with onions, capers and beets) and smorrebrod (a selection of tea sandwiches). Desserts may include Swedish pancakes with preserves, cakes, cookies and fresh berries. Beverages may include the traditional Scandinavian drink Akavit, a colorless liquor distilled from potatoes, which is typically served with a beer chaser. Scandinavian restaurants may also serve a smorgasbord, an "all you can eat" buffet which features a broad range of salads, hot and cold entrees and desserts. |
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| Scarlet Fever |
YF-3000.7560 |
An acute contagious disease that is characterized by sore throat, strawberry tongue, fever, scarlet rash and rapid pulse. |
0 |
| Scenic Air Tours |
PL-7600.8000 |
Organizations that operate tours which provide passengers with a panoramic aerial view of scenic areas such as the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley or Sedona utilizing a helicopter or small airplane. The tour may be narrated by a guide who is knowledgeable about the area. |
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| Scenic Bridges |
PL-7600.8200 |
Picturesque structures that span and allow people and/or vehicles to cross rivers, canals, railway tracks or other obstacles. Included are covered bridges, wooden bridges and more expansive structures that are major parts of the skyline such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Lion’s Gate Bridge in Vancouver or the Brooklyn Bridge in New York. |
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| Scenic Canals |
PL-7600.8300 |
Programs that develop, maintain and make available to the public artificial waterways, many equipped with systems of locks and lifting bridges, which are used as navigation channels. In many cases, canals are scenic attractions with tours, cruises and other activities for tourists. |
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| Scenic Canyons |
PL-7600.8350 |
Deep narrow valleys with steep sides that have been opened to the public as scenic and/or recreational areas. Many canyons were formed by the erosive force of the rivers or streams flowing through them and attract visitors because of their beauty. |
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| Scenic Deserts |
PL-7600.8400 |
Semi-arid areas that are characterized by their own unique beauty and ecosystems which support a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, wildflowers, cactus, succulents and other plants that have adapted to harsh desert conditions. Visitors may also be interested in the rocks, minerals and gemstones that form the desert environment and the cliff dwellings, rock art and other artifacts associated with the peoples and cultures that once inhabited the area. |
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| Scenic Lookouts |
PL-7600.8500 |
Programs that develop and maintain areas in the mountains or deserts, by the sea, in park settings or in other locations that are especially beautiful or otherwise of interest from which tourists can observe the landscape. Parking and restroom facilities may also be available. |
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| Scenic Parkways |
PL-7600.8550 |
Programs that develop and maintain protected park-like corridors which parallel roadways that often connect cultural sites and are suitable for scenic motoring. |
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| Schistosomiasis |
YF-3000.7570 |
A parasitic disease common throughout Asia, Africa and tropical America that is caused by an infestation with blood flukes belonging to the genus Schistosoma. Adults live in the blood vessels of visceral organs. Eggs make their way into the bladder or intestine and are discharged in urine or feces. The eggs go through a complicated development process and enter the final host directly through the skin or mucous membrane. Infestation occurs when people wade or bathe in water contaminated by the parasite. |
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| Schizoid Disorder of Childhood |
YF-5000.1700-750 |
A disorder of childhood and adolescence that is characterized by social isolation, an apparent lack of interest in making friends, the general avoidance of nonfamilial social contacts, especially with peers, and the lack of pleasure in usual peer interactions. |
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| Schizoid Personalities |
YF-5000.5400-800 |
A personality disorder that is characterized by detachment from social relationships and interactions; avoidance of close relationships; lack of warm, tender feelings for others and apparent indifference to praise, criticism and the feelings of others. Individuals who have this disorder appear reserved, withdrawn and seclusive; usually pursue solitary interests or hobbies; and may be viewed as eccentric. |
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| Schizophrenia |
YF-5000.5550-800 |
Any of a group of disorders that are characterized by onset before age 45, deterioration from a previous level of functioning in areas such as work, social relations or self-care, and at least one of the following during a phase of the illness: bizarre delusions such as delusions of being controlled, thought broadcasting, thought insertion or thought withdrawal; somatic, grandiose, religious or nihilistic delusions; delusions with jealous or persecutory content accompanied by hallucinations of any type; auditory hallucinations; or incoherence associated with a blunted, flat or inappropriate affect, delusions or hallucinations, or catatonic or other grossly disorganized behavior. |
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| Scholarship Clubs |
HL-8000.7800 |
Programs that sponsor support groups which provide organized opportunities for students who are interested in applying for scholarships, fellowships, academic competitions or other forms of student financial aid to learn more about financial resources available to students at their level; discuss scholarship options with their parents (who may also be participants), their peers and people with expertise in the area; and develop competitive scholarship applications or other submissions with feedback and suggestions from other members of the group. Activities may include lectures or other presentations about a wide variety of scholarship acquisition topics and opportunities to share and discuss new discoveries they have made, options they are pursuing, difficulties they may be having or other aspects of their current projects. The objective of scholarship clubs is to help individual members obtain the financial support they require through a structured support system and a systematic approach to research and application development. |
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| Scholarships |
HL-8000.8000 |
Programs that provide or assist students to apply for awards which usually involve money and/or reduced tuition. Included are both needs-based scholarships which are awarded to outstanding students who are in financial need and honorary scholarships which are awarded on the basis of merit alone and normally carry a nominal monetary award. Scholarship funds come from many sources including private endowments, alumni contributions, college or university funds, individual departments or outside organizations. |
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| Schonlein's Disease |
YF-3000.7580 |
An inflammation of the blood vessels that causes leakage of blood into the skin, joints, kidneys and intestine. The disease is most common among children, especially boys, and often occurs after an infection such as a sore throat. |
0 |
| School Accessibility |
HL-8120.7980-800 |
Programs that provide support for adjusting, adapting or redesigning furniture or equipment or structural elements of school and college/university environments in order to make them accessible to students with disabilities. |
0 |
| School Accreditation |
DF-4500.8000 |
Programs that establish operating standards for educational or professional institutions and programs, review the extent to which standards are met by applicants, issue or deny accreditation or pre-accreditation status and publicly announce their findings. |
0 |
| School Based Community Health Centers |
HL-8120.8030-800 |
Student health centers, often operated as a partnership between the school and a community health organization such as a community health center, hospital, or local health department, that provide primary medical care, mental health care, substance use disorder counseling, nutrition education, health education and promotion and case management for students at the school. With an emphasis on prevention, early intervention and risk reduction, school-based health centers counsel students on healthy habits and how to prevent injury, violence and other threats. Students can be treated for acute illnesses such as flu, and chronic conditions including asthma and diabetes. They can also be screened for dental, vision and hearing problems. The specific services provided by school-based health centers vary based on community needs and resources as determined through collaborations between the community, the school district and the health care providers. |
0 |
| School Based Document Conversion Services |
HL-8120.7980-810 |
Programs that create audiotape, Braille, electronic and/or large print versions of textbooks and other materials required by students, faculty and staff who have visual impairments or other disabilities which prevent them from using standard print materials. |
0 |
| School Based Integrated Services |
PH-2360.8000 |
Programs, often offered directly by schools, that develop collaborative partnerships with public and private community agencies to meet the mental health, juvenile justice, social service and academic needs of school children whose struggles with multiple problems including poor physical or mental health, inadequate nutrition, substance abuse, family dysfunction or insufficient community support are affecting their educational performance. The purpose of these programs is to develop an integrated services delivery system through which existing resources are coordinated and made available to children and youth, their parents and family members at or near the school site. |
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| School Based Sign Language Interpretation |
HL-8120.7980-820 |
Programs that provide interpreters who accompany deaf and hard of hearing students to their classes in order to convey the instructor's lecture material by silently forming the words on their lips for speech reading or by utilizing sign language. School based interpreters may also voice for deaf students, upon request; may be available to accompany students to conferences along with teachers or advisors, to public meetings or to other school-related events; and may be utilized by faculty and staff who, themselves, are deaf or hard of hearing. |
0 |
| School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs |
HH-7920 |
Programs, usually available within the regular high school curriculum, that provide opportunities for pregnant teens and teenage students who are parents to complete their high school education and receive diplomas. Classes which focus on child development, infant care, mother/infant nutrition and childbirth preparation are available in addition to the basic graduation requirements and academic electives. Students who are enrolled in the program may also receive nutritionally balanced meals (breakfast and lunch), prenatal care, family planning and counseling services. |
0 |
| School Breakfasts |
BD-5000.8000 |
A program that provides supplementary nutrition in the form of a free or reduced-cost meal at the beginning of the school day for school children. The program is federally-funded and is available to income-eligible school age children. Public and private, nonprofit schools participating in the program are reimbursed for the breakfasts served. |
0 |
| School Bus Safety Education |
JR-8200.8500-750 |
Programs that are designed to increase public awareness of the measures people can take to ensure their own safety and that of others while riding on a school bus. Topics may include safety procedures while waiting for the bus, lining up and boarding the bus, riding on the bus, exiting the bus and crossing the street in front of the bus after exiting. |
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| School Closure Related Breakfast/Lunch Services |
BD-5000.8050 |
Programs that operate during a period of time when schools are closed unexpectedly, such as during a pandemic or other exceptional circumstances. The programs may provide bagged breakfasts and lunches that can be picked up for children who normally are served these meals at school, provide state pandemic EBT benefits (P-EBT benefits) to households with children who have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals due to unexpected school closures, or make other arrangements to ensure that children from low income families have sufficient food during the closure. |
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| School Closures |
TH-2600.1500-800 |
Programs that issue bulletins or otherwise provide information to the public regarding schools that are closed following a disaster or other emergency that has disrupted the normal functioning of educational services in the community. An emergency closing is any unscheduled closing, late opening, or early release from school because of inclement weather, an epidemic, breakdown in plant equipment, a threat to the safety or welfare of the pupils, or a locally, statewide or nationally declared emergency that affects the ability to operate school safety. |
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| School Clothing |
BM-6500.1500-800 |
Programs that pay for or provide new or secondhand clothing or school uniforms for children who need something appropriate to wear to school. |
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| School Clubs |
HL-8120.8100-760 |
School-sponsored, extracurricular clubs, usually operating under the leadership of faculty advisors, that provide opportunities for students to pursue an interest in any of a wide variety of areas such as chess, computers, debate, reading, drama or language studies at regular meetings that are generally held after school. |
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| School Complaints |
DD-1500.8000 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding licensing or accreditation, quality of education or other practices of public and private schools, vocational/trade schools, correspondence schools, colleges, universities or other educational institutions. |
0 |
| School Counselors |
YO-2000.8000-800 |
Individuals who help students understand and deal with social, behavioral, and personal problems. They emphasize preventive and developmental counseling to provide students with the life skills needed to deal with problems before they occur, and enhance personal, social and academic growth. School counselors provide special services including alcohol and drug prevention programs, and classes that teach students to handle conflicts without resorting to violence. They also try to identify cases involving domestic abuse and other family problems that can affect a student's development. Counselors work with students individually, with small groups or with entire classes. They consult and work with parents, teachers, school administrators, school psychologists, school nurses and social workers. |
0 |
| School District Police |
FL-7900 |
Law enforcement personnel who are responsible for the protection of students and staff while they are accessing educational programs or delivering educational services at local elementary and secondary schools. School district police are also responsible for the protection of property belonging to the district. |
0 |
| School Districts |
HD-8200 |
Local administrative units that operate schools or contract for school services in specific geographical areas. |
0 |
| School Dropouts |
YG-7900 |
Students who have left school without completing their course of study and earning their diploma, degree or other certificate of graduation. |
0 |
| School Library Media Centers |
TJ-4400.8000 |
Libraries that are located in public or private elementary or secondary schools and maintain print materials as well as a full range of media and associated equipment for use by students and teaching staff. |
0 |
| School Lunches/Snacks |
BD-5000.8200 |
A program that provides supplementary nutrition in the form of a free or reduced-cost meal at noon time for school children. The program is federally-funded and is available to income-eligible students who are unable to pay the full cost. Public and private, nonprofit schools participating in the program are reimbursed for the lunches served. |
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| School Meal Services |
HL-8120.7600 |
Programs, usually within the formal education system, that operate school cafeterias or dining halls which provide lunches and other meals for students. Included are student dining services at elementary and secondary schools and those offered by colleges and universities. |
0 |
| School Ombudsman Programs |
HL-8120.7700 |
Offices within the formal school system at elementary, secondary and postsecondary levels that review, investigate and respond to complaints lodged against the school district or college/university by students, parents and others who may question specific personnel actions, policies or procedures. The offices function as an independent, impartial third party to help students and their families find a solution to problems which may range from discipline issues to concerns about teaching staff acting inappropriately. School ombudsman services do not replace the school district's or college/university's grievance procedure or other appeal processes. |
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| School Phobia |
YF-5000.0500-750 |
A persistent condition primarily experienced by children which is characterized by excessive anxiety about and/or refusal to go to school. The condition may stem from factors like anxiety about being separated from significant others who are at home, an irrational fear of school, or feeling powerful and in control at home but not elsewhere. The child and family may require counseling to resolve the problem. |
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