Hypnosis for Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Survivors: "Hot flashes are a significant problem for many breast cancer survivors, often resulting in disrupted sleep, anxiety, and decreased quality of life. Estrogen replacement therapy is standard treatment for hot flashes in women with no history of breast cancer. However, estrogens have been associated with increased risk of breast cancer, and therefore are not recommended for breast cancer survivors because of the increased risk of redeveloping breast cancer. Safe and effective interventions are needed to help breast cancer survivors who experience hot flashes. This study will evaluate the effectiveness of hypnosis in reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes in breast cancer survivors. "
Saturday, December 24, 2005
Breastfeeding and Travel - A How to Guide
Breastfeeding and Travel - A How to Guide: "Travel need not be a reason to stop breastfeeding. A mother traveling with a nursing infant may find breastfeeding makes travel easier than it would be if traveling with a bottle-fed infant. A mother traveling without her nursing infant or child may take steps to preserve breastfeeding and maintain her milk supply while separated"
Friday, December 23, 2005
Reiki/Energy Healing in Prostate Cancer
Reiki/Energy Healing in Prostate Cancer: "This study is currently recruiting patients"
Einstein Was Right (Again): NIST/MIT Confirm E= mc2
Einstein Was Right (Again): NIST/MIT Confirm E= mc2: "In experiments described in the Dec. 22, 2005, issue of Nature,* the researchers added to a catalog of confirmations that matter and energy are related in a precise way. Specifically, energy (E) equals mass (m) times the square of the speed of light (c2), a prediction of Einstein?s theory of special relativity."
FDA Allows Barley Products to Claim Reduction in Risk of Coronary Heart Disease
FDA Allows Barley Products to Claim Reduction in Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: "the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that whole grain barley and barley-containing products are allowed to claim that they reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). "
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players
CPSC, Petters Consumer Brands LLC Announce Recall of Batteries Found In Polaroid Portable DVD Players: "The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Battery packs used with Polaroid-brand portable DVD players . Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Announces New Members
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Announces New Members: "The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco announced today that Charles H. Smith, president and chief executive officer of AT&T West has been appointed to the SF Fed's board of directors as a class C director. K"
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Propose Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products
Federal Financial Regulatory Agencies Propose Guidance on Nontraditional Mortgage Products: "These nontraditional mortgage products include 'interest-only' mortgage loans where a borrower pays no principal for the first few years of the loan and 'payment option' adjustable-rate mortgages where a borrower has flexible payment options, including the potential for negative amortization. Institutions are also increasingly combining these mortgages with other practices, such as making simultaneous second-lien mortgages and allowing reduced documentation in evaluating the applicant's creditworthiness. "
CHANGES TO CalHFA FIRST MORTGAGES USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HiCAP SUBORDINATE LOAN
CHANGES TO CalHFA FIRST MORTGAGES USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH A HiCAP SUBORDINATE LOAN: "Effective January 3, 2006, CalHFA first loans originated in conjunction with a High Cost Area Home Purchase Assistance Program (HiCAP) second subordinate loan, will no longer have to be service-released to CalHFA"
New Regulations Governing the Use of Zip Codes in the Pricing of California Auto Insurance
New Regulations Governing the Use of Zip Codes in the Pricing of California Auto Insurance: "State Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi announced Thursday that he will introduce new regulations next week that require insurers to base auto rates primarily on a driver?s record, and not on zip code. "
IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars
IRS Reminds Taxpayers About Requirement of Written Acknowledgment for Donated Cars: "Internal Revenue Service officials today reminded taxpayers that they must obtain a charity's written acknowledgment of their vehicle donation before they claim a deduction for the donation. For deductions of more than $500, the taxpayer is required to attach the acknowledgment to the taxpayer?s return for the year of the donation"
Loews-AMC Movie Theater Merger Approved by Attorney General Lockyer
Loews-AMC Movie Theater Merger Approved by Attorney General Lockyer: "(SAN FRANCISCO) ? Attorney General Bill Lockyer today announced he has approved the merger of movie theater chains Loews Cineplex Entertainment Corp. (Loews) and AMC Entertainment, Inc. (AMC), conditioned on AMC divesting two theaters in San Francisco."
Homeland Security Accomplishments for 2005
Homeland Security Accomplishments for 2005: "Under new leadership, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a comprehensive, risk-based agenda in 2005 to change the department?s practices, operations, and organizational structure"
Nevada Edges Out Arizona as the Fastest-Growing State
Nevada Edges Out Arizona as the Fastest-Growing State: "Nevada?s population increased by 3.5 percent between July 1, 2004, and July 1, 2005, marking the 19th consecutive year that Nevada has been the fastest-growing state, according to estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Arizona was a close second with a growth rate just under 3.5 percent."
Technology and Media Services Grant Opportunity
Technology and Media Services Grant Opportunity: "The purpose of the grant is to: (1) improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, (2) support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting."
President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota
President Declares Major Disaster For South Dakota: "The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security?s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced today that federal disaster aid has been made available for South Dakota to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by a severe winter storm from November 27-29, 2005. "
New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!
New Small Schools Funding Opportunity! DiplomaPlus Expanding to California!: "The Commonwealth Corporation (CommCorp), the California Department of Education (CDE), and New Ways to Work (New Ways) are pleased to announce the availability of funds to start new small schools in California using the Diploma Plus approach. "
NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE
NOAA SATELLITES HELP KEEP COMPETITIVE SAILORS SAFE: "The international Search and Rescue Satellite-Aided Tracking System (COSPAS-SARSAT) is giving an extra measure of safety for sailors competing in the worldwide Volvo Ocean Race. "
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later
Tsunami Assistance, One Year Later: "In the days immediately following the December 26, 2004 tsunami and earthquake, swift action by the U.S. government, in cooperation with other donors and private organizations, ensured critical needs for water and sanitation were met, thus preventing a secondary disaster-related health crisis from occurring. "
Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes
Tight Glucose Control Cuts Heart Disease by Half in Type 1 Diabetes: "Intensive glucose control lowers the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 50 percent in people with type 1 diabetes, researchers report in the December 22, 2005, issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Their findings are based on a follow-up study of patients who took part more than a decade ago in the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT)"
New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online
New Program Helps Domestic Violence Victims Fill Out Forms Online: "A new online program helps self-represented litigants fill out supporting declaration forms when requesting domestic violence restraining orders. "
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial
Efficacy of Acupuncture for Chronic Low Back Pain: Clinical trial: "This study is currently recruiting patients."
OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT
OCEAN ETIQUETTE: PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENCOUNTERS WITH LIVING AND SUBMERGED CULTURAL RESOURCES IN THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT: " NOAA believes that encounters with animals and submerged cultural resources in the marine environment are a positive way to promote the conservation of and respect for marine resources. "
Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07
Fastest Growing Occupations Announced for 2006-07: "Computer-related and health-related occupations account for 22 of the 30 fastest growing occupations. Table 2 lists the numeric and percent changes in employment over the 2004-14 decade for the 30 occupations with the largest projected job growth"
Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections
Library of Congress Unveils 2006 Calendars Featuring Images from Vast Collections: "Thirteen calendars featuring the wide-ranging collections of the Library of Congress have been released for 2006. Produced cooperatively by the Library and Pomegranate Publications of Rohnert Park, Calif., the calendars draw on the Library's collections to illuminate and illustrate different facets of art, history, literature and ethnography."
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation 2006-2007 Grants: Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical Students: "The Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship (CRF) program, established in 2000, is designed to encourage medical students to pursue careers in clinical research by providing them with an opportunity to participate in a research project of their choice for one year under the mentorship of an established clinical researcher at one of ten medical schools"
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME
HUD SETTLES CASE AGAINST NINE TENNESSEE BUILDERS POSING AS LEGITIMATE BUSINESSES IN KICKBACK SCHEME: "WASHINGTON - The Department of Housing and Urban Development today announced a legal settlement with nine Tennessee builders for violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA). HUD claimed the nine, collectively known as 'Title Group Builders,' received payments from a Tennessee title company for settlement services that were never performed. Such 'sham affiliated business arrangements' violate RESPA's anti-kickback and unearned fee provisions."
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES
BUSH ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $1.33 BILLION IN GRANTS TO HOUSE AND SERVE THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES: "WASHINGTON - Thousands of local programs that house and serve homeless persons-from emergency shelters and transitional housing projects to permanent supportive housing programs-will receive $1.33 billion in funding through grants announced today by Housing and Urban Development Secretary Alphonso Jackson."
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer
FDA Approves New Treatment for Advanced Kidney Cancer: "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved Nexavar (sorafenib tosylate), a new anti-cancer medicine used to treat adults with advanced renal cell carcinoma, the most common type of kidney cancer"
IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles
IRS Warns of Questionable Deductions for Donated Vehicles: "Internal Revenue Service officials announced today that the IRS will not recognize certain deductions that taxpayers may be claiming relating to donated vehicles sold at auction.
IRS officials took this step after becoming aware of questionable practices that have surfaced recently. Some charities have sold donated vehicles at auction and claimed that the sales are to needy individuals at prices significantly below fair market value. "
Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers
Cross-border Law Enforcement Team Targets Spammers: "The FTC, U.S. Attorneys, the FBI, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Canadian consumer protection officials, and three state Attorneys General today announced a law enforcement initiative targeting spammers who are cluttering consumers? mail boxes with millions of illegal and unwanted e-mail messages."
PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board
PUC Seeks Nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund Governing Board: "The California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is accepting nominations for the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) governing board. Individuals interested in being considered for the CETF board should send a letter of interest and a resume to the following address by January 16, 2006. Interviews may be scheduled with candidates."
Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters
Retirement Saving Strategies for Late Starters: "If you think it's too late to start saving for retirement, think again. By setting some realistic goals and creating a plan, even for a few years, you can create a nest egg that can help you live a more comfortable retirement"
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure
Tai Chi Mind-Body Therapy for Chronic Heart Failure: "The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of a tai chi exercise program on functional capacity and health-related quality of life in patients with chronic heart failure (HF). This study will also examine the way tai chi influences mental, physical, and social functioning. "
Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics
Christmas and the Holiday Season Facts, Features and Statistics: "The holiday season, with its many traditions, family gatherings and general good feelings, will soon be upon us. To commemorate this time of year, the U.S. Census Bureau presents the following holiday-related facts and figures from its data collection."
SEC Urges Software Industry to Help Speed Adoption of Interactive Data
SEC Urges Software Industry to Help Speed Adoption of Interactive Data: "As part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to make financial disclosure more useful and accessible to investors, SEC Chairman Christopher Cox met today with representatives of the accounting and financial reporting software industry to express support for integrating interactive data capabilities into existing accounting and financial reporting software. "
Howard Stern's Sirius Deal - SEC Charges Two Former Employees with Insider Trading
SEC Charges Two with Insider Trading in Advance of Announcement of Howard Stern"s Sirius Deal: " A former executive of Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc. who illegally profited from advance knowledge of radio personality Howard Stern?s $500 million contract with Sirius. "
Monday, December 19, 2005
Update: Hepatitis B Vaccination Provisional Recommendations Vaccination For Children and Adults
Update: Hepatitis B Vaccination Provisional Recommendations Vaccination For Children and Adults: "Below are links to the most recent provisional recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). "
Unitedhealth Group and Pacificare Life and Health Merger Approved By California Commissioner John Garamendi
Unitedhealth Group and Pacificare Life and Health Merger Approved By California Commissioner John Garamendi: "Approval agreement ensures that Californians will not pay for cost of merger and secures $250 million in funding for healthcare improvements in underserved communities"
Twins Comparison Suggests Genetic Risk for Dementia
Twins Comparison Suggests Genetic Risk for Dementia: "On average, twins of people who have been diagnosed with dementia score lower on cognitive tests than do the twins of people without dementia, new research has found. The study, which included more than 100 Swedish twins age 65 and older, also found that, on average, identical twins of people with dementia have poorer cognitive skills than do fraternal (non-identical) twins of people with dementia. "
2005 Monitoring the Future Survey Shows Continued Decline in Drug Use by Students
2005 Monitoring the Future Survey Shows Continued Decline in Drug Use by Students: "Overall, the 2005 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey showed good news. While there was no substantive change in any illicit drug use between 2004 and 2005, analysis of the survey revealed an almost 19 percent decline in past month use of any illicit drug by 8th, 10th, and 12th graders between 2001 and 2005."
Emergency-Contraception Updated Guidelines
Emergency-Contraception Updated Guidelines: "Unintended pregnancy"
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS BRINGS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST COMMODITIES FIRM OPERATING ILLEGALLY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATIONS BRINGS ENFORCEMENT ACTION AGAINST COMMODITIES FIRM OPERATING ILLEGALLY IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA: "Majority of 44 investors from Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego;
allegedly defrauded of at least $4.4 million involving foreign currency investments"
The Holidays Present an Opportunity for Children to Get Involved In Disaster Planning
The Holidays Present an Opportunity for Children to Get Involved In Disaster Planning: "JACKSON, Miss. -- Disaster planning should be a family affair. The holidays, when most are home together for extended periods of time, present a good opportunity for parents and children to create an emergency preparedness plan and disaster supply kit"
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supporting Disease Surveillance in Ethiopia
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Supporting Disease Surveillance in Ethiopia: "Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners have been providing epidemiologic, laboratory, programmatic expertise and funding support to help polio-endemic countries with polio eradication activities"
New Research Shows Artificial Light at Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth in Laboratory Mice
New Research Shows Artificial Light at Night Stimulates Breast Cancer Growth in Laboratory Mice: "Results from a new study in laboratory mice show that nighttime exposure to artificial light stimulated the growth of human breast tumors by suppressing the levels of a key hormone called melatonin."
Sunday, December 18, 2005
Avoiding Foodborne Illness Key to a Food Safe Holiday Season
Avoiding Foodborne Illness Key to a Food Safe Holiday Season: "from eggnog and unique cookies to appetizers and roasted meats. USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is offering recommendations to consumers to help them avoid foodborne illness while enjoying these seasonal feasts"
New Regulations Protecting the Reemployment Rights of America?s Soldiers
New Regulations Protecting the Reemployment Rights of America?s Soldiers: "The U.S. Department of Labor today announced regulations, to be published Monday, Dec. 19 in the Federal Register, interpreting the law that protects employment and reemployment rights and benefits of service members upon their return to civilian life. This is the first time since its passage in 1994 that the Department of Labor has developed regulations to explain and clarify the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERRA). "
Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet
Premenstrual Syndrome Fact Sheet: "Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a group of symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. PMS symptoms occur in the week or two weeks before your period (menstruation or monthly bleeding)."
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