Friday, July 22, 2005

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California

Five Percent Drop In The Number of Hate Crimes in California -
(SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today released the "Hate Crime in California 2004" report showing the number of hate crime events reported in California in 2004 decreased by 5.5 percent compared to 2003. The reduction in hate crime events is the third consecutive year of decreases. More importantly, the number of hate crime events, offenses, victims, and known suspects in 2004 are the lowest reported for the 10-year period between 1995 and 2004.

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized

California Campaign Against Illegal Marijuana Planting Kicks Off 2005 Season - Nearly 300,000 Plants Valued at $1.8 Billion Already Seized
((SACRAMENTO) – Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced the season kick-off for the 2005 Campaign Against Marijuana Planting (CAMP) eradication program."Pre-season enforcement have already resulted in the seizure of 300,000 plants, nearly half of them have been found on public lands," Lockyer said

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach

Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach
Although terrorists use a variety of methods to inflict harm and create fear, bombs are used most frequently. According to the U. S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, bombings accounted for nearly 70 percent of all terrorist attacks in the U.S. and its territories between 1980 and 20011. This document focuses on common sense principles that will be useful in a bombing event.

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds

How to Search for Unclaimed Funds
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) provides deposit insurance to financial institutions and depositors of these institutions. If a financial institution is closed, by a regulatory agency, the FDIC is appointed as Receiver and is responsible for the payment of insured deposits and the liquidation of the remaining assets. If you did not claim your funds previously you now have another opportunity to do so. Review the "How to claim your funds" section below and complete the attached form.

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination

Georgia Firm Recalls Chicken Products for Possible Listeria Cross Contamination
WASHINGTON, July 21, 2005 - Tip Top Poultry, Inc., a Rockmart, Ga., firm, is voluntarily recalling approximately 170 pounds of cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks

Target Announce Recall of Children’s Toy Trucks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the “Hot Way Cool Free Wheel Trucks”. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans

Risky Home Loans and Mortgages - Beware of these Home Loans
Consumer Reports looks at the riskiest home loans and mortgages and why they don't recommend them.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER JOHN GARAMENDI ANNOUNCES MAJOR SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS WITH TITLE INSURERS—MORE THAN $37 MILLION TO BE PAID FOR ILLEGAL KICKBACK SCHEMES
LOS ANGELES – Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced today that the California Department of Insurance (CDI) has reached agreement with nine major title companies who will pay $37.8 million in refunds and penalties for alleged illegal rebating. The companies were accused of paying $25.4 million in illegal kickbacks to various lenders, builders and realtors in exchange for the referral of title insurance business.