Preventing the Flu & Getting Vaccinated: "The single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each fall, but good health habits and antiviral medications are other measures that can help protect against the flu."
Saturday, March 04, 2006
Sleep Disorders and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Sleep Disorders and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): "This study will investigate Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)as a cause of sleep disturbance. Patients with GERD may experience all or some of the following symptoms: stomach acid or partially digested food re-entering the esophagus (which is sometimes referred to as heartburn or regurgitation) and belching. Even very small, unnoticeable amounts of rising stomach acid may cause patients to wake up during the night. "
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Friday, March 03, 2006
The Truth about Hair Replacement
The Truth about Hair Replacement: "Hair loss is primarily caused by a combination of aging, a change in hormones, and a family history of baldness. As a rule, the earlier hair loss begins, the more severe the baldness will become. "
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Putfwd.com Gives Away 1 GB of Free Storage Space
Putfwd.com Gives Away 1 GB of Free Storage Space: "putfwd.com is a free online file storage and file sharing service for individuals to share files with their friends, family, and associates. It is intended to make it easier to share and access your files (both big and small) easily and from any location that has access to the Internet."
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New OSHA Fact Sheet: Electrical Safety Hazards of Overloading Cable Trays
New OSHA Fact Sheet: Electrical Safety Hazards of Overloading Cable Trays: "According to the 2005 National Electrical Code® (NEC), a cable tray system is " [a] unit or assembly of units or sections and associated fittings forming a structural system used to securely fasten or support cables and raceways." Cable trays support cable across open spans in the same manner that roadway bridges support traffic"
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FCC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2006 ATTORNEY HONORS PROGRAM
FCC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2006 ATTORNEY HONORS PROGRAM: "Washington, D.C. - The Federal Communications Commission today announced that it is seeking applications from law school graduates with superior academic credentials and an interest in communications law for its 2006 Attorney Honors Program. Through the program, the FCC recruits new and recent law school graduates to the FCC and the field of communications"
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Application for Staff, Official, and Board Training Grant Initiative is Now Available
Application for Staff, Official, and Board Training Grant Initiative is Now Available: "The CDRLF was established to support low-income designated credit unions serving low-income communities. Low-interest loans/deposits are made available to assist these credit unions in delivering financial services to their members and improve their long - term growth and stability"
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Cryo-Cell Presents Plureon� Placental Stem Cell Collection
Cryo-Cell Presents Plureon® Placental Stem Cell Collection: "Placental Stem Cells: Families will soon have the opportunity to collect and preserve a new type of stem cell with amazing future therapeutic potential along with umbilical cord blood.
Join Cryo-Cell International Inc. for a live demonstration of Plureon® placental stem cell and umbilical cord blood collection"
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Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Snowboard Bindings Recalled Due to Fall Hazard: "Hazard: The snowboard binding's plastic base can break during use, posing a risk that snowboarders can fall and suffer a serious injury"
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Flood-Damaged Cars from Hurricane Katrina May Show up on a Used Car Lot Near You
Flood-Damaged Cars from Hurricane Katrina May Show up on a Used Car Lot Near You: "NEW YORK, March 2, 2006�An estimated 500,000 cars were damaged by hurricanes last year. Unfortunately, many of these vehicles have been purchased by dishonest auto dealers, cleaned up and then sold, with their flood damage history illegally hidden, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.)."
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Choosing a Credit Card
Choosing a Credit Card: "Shopping around for a credit card can save you money on interest and fees. You'll want to find one with features that match your needs. This information can help you "
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U.S. Embassy Participates in Addis Chamber Trade Fair
U.S. Embassy Participates in Addis Chamber Trade Fair: "The US Embassy participated in the trade fair to promote U.S. government development programs and policies in support of US-Ethiopia business links. The developmental programs included the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), Growing Ethiopian Market (Support for Ethiopian exports in coffee, leather and cereals), Finding US Partners, Products and Services, and Development Credit Authority (DCA)- Loan guarantee program."
Posted by jenner at 9:26 AM 0 comments
Spring Break 2006 - Volunteer for FEMA During Your Spring Break
Spring Break 2006 - Volunteer for FEMA During Your Spring Break: "BILOXI , Miss. -- Students who want to volunteer in the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina recovery effort during their 2006 spring break need to come with a plan and a volunteer agency or faith based group affiliation before making the trip.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) encourage volunteer participation in the disaster recovery but advise students to plan ahead so they can provide the most help in their brief time away from classes."
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Fat and the Baby Boomer Brain
Fat and the Baby Boomer Brain: "Here's another reason for middle-aged people to lose weight: A study supports the idea that people who are very overweight are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that, with more weight, there was an increase in blood levels of proteins that form beta-amyloid plaques substances thought to play a big role in Alzheimer's."
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IRS Encourages Businesses to Submit Tax Issues for Resolution Program
IRS Encourages Businesses to Submit Tax Issues for Resolution Program: "WASHINGTON - Business taxpayers and associations may seek resolution of problematic tax issues through the Internal Revenue Service's Industry Issue Resolution (IIR) Program. Submissions received by March 31, 2006, of business tax issues where the tax treatment is uncertain, frequently disputed or burdensome will be considered for IIR project selection and inclusion in the 2006-2007 Treasury and IRS Guidance Priority List."
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Thursday, March 02, 2006
Fighting Weight Gain a Different Way
Fighting Weight Gain a Different Way: "Education and coaching centered on health rather than on weight lossmay help chronic dieters improve their blood pressure, cholesterol and other health indicators. "
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Menopause and Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors
Menopause and Meditation for Breast Cancer Survivors: "One of the consequences of breast cancer treatment for younger women is the abrupt onset of menopause and its related symptoms. Menopausal symptoms disrupt usual activities, alter sleep patterns and decrease quality of life. The purpose of this randomized feasibility pilot study is to examine mindfulness meditation for menopausal symptom management for women who are breast cancer survivors and for women with naturally occurring menopause. "
Posted by jenner at 12:01 PM 0 comments
Black Cohosh Extract in Postmenopausal Breast Health
Black Cohosh Extract in Postmenopausal Breast Health: "The purpose of the study is to determine if black cohosh extract (BCE) administration in symptomatic postmenopausal women results in estrogenic stimulation of the breast, as determined by estradiol, pS2, FSH, LH, and PSA levels in nipple aspirate fluid. "
Posted by jenner at 11:59 AM 0 comments
Acupuncture in Treating Hot Flashes in Patients With Prostate Cancer
Acupuncture in Treating Hot Flashes in Patients With Prostate Cancer: "PURPOSE: This clinical trial is studying how well acupuncture works in treating hot flashes in patients with prostate cancer who are undergoing androgen deprivation. "
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Justice Department Announces Four Pleas In Internet Music Piracy Crackdown
Justice Department Announces Four Pleas In Internet Music Piracy Crackdown: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The first guilty pleas involving members of pre-release music piracy groups from Operation FastLink, a major Department of Justice initiative against online piracy worldwide, were announced today by Assistant Attorney General Alice S. Fisher of the U.S. Justice Department's Criminal Division and U.S. Attorney Paul J. McNulty of the Eastern District of Virginia. "
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Admissions to Treatment for Methamphetamine Abuse Rise Sharply
Admissions to Treatment for Methamphetamine Abuse Rise Sharply: "Admissions to treatment for methamphetamine abuse have increased nationally, moving across the country from West to East. "
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Wednesday, March 01, 2006
NOAA ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN COMPETITION TO DESIGN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ANCHOR
NOAA ANNOUNCES WINNERS IN COMPETITION TO DESIGN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY ANCHOR: "March 1, 2006 � The NOAA Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute announced the winners of their design competition for an 'environmentally-friendly' anchor. The competition, initiated in spring 2005, offered two $400 prizes for the best design for a reusable anchor and the best design for a 'disposable' anchor (using materials that minimize environmental impacts). The contest focused on anchors that could be used to secure scientific instruments to the seafloor."
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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES GANGS OF LONDON EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PSP� (PLAYSTATION�PORTABLE) SYSTEM
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ANNOUNCES GANGS OF LONDON EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PSP™ (PLAYSTATION®PORTABLE) SYSTEM: "FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 1, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today that Gangs of London™ will be available exclusively for the PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system later this year. Created by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe's London Studio, developers of The Getaway™ franchise, Gangs of London was designed specifically for the PSP system and will be presented in stunning graphic-novel style narratives. Dynamic storylines enable each player to experience their own unique progression in nearly 60 different missions that immerse gamers in an elite criminal underworld in modern day London. Complete with new gameplay modes, Gangs of London provides intense free-roaming gameplay perfectly tailored for a handheld system. "
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Small Pharmaceutical Business Educational Forum Public Workshop, April 25, 2006
Small Pharmaceutical Business Educational Forum Public Workshop, April 25, 2006: "The Food and Drug Administration's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) in collaboration with the U.S. Small Business Administration is announcing a public workshop. The workshop is to provide information to small pharmaceutical businesses about FDA's premarket requirements; good manufacturing practices; OTC and generic drug issues; and the training, counseling, and contracting programs of the U.S. Small Business Administration."
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FTC Obtains Injunction Against the Companies Running the �Wal-Mart Shopping Spree� Scam
FTC Obtains Injunction Against the Companies Running the "Wal-Mart Shopping Spree" Scam: "Defendants Took Cash from Consumers' Bank Accounts Without Their Express Informed Consent"
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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ADDS TWO AWARD-WINNING GAME TITLES TO THE PLAYSTATION2 GREATEST HITS LIBRARY
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ADDS TWO AWARD-WINNING GAME TITLES TO THE PLAYSTATION2 GREATEST HITS LIBRARY: "FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 1, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced that two of its first party software titles will be added to the PlayStation® 2 "Greatest Hits" software portfolio: God of War ™ and Gran Turismo™4 . These two award-winning game titles account for sales in excess of 2.5 million units and join the expansive library of 123 ™Greatest Hits" titles that are already popular with PlayStation 2 users. PlayStation 2 "Greatest Hits" games are available in stores and online for as low as $19.99 SRP"
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SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ADDS TWO AWARD-WINNING GAME TITLES TO THE PLAYSTATION2 GREATEST HITS LIBRARY
SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA ADDS TWO AWARD-WINNING GAME TITLES TO THE PLAYSTATION2 GREATEST HITS LIBRARY: "FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 1, 2006 - Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. today announced that two of its first party software titles will be added to the PlayStation® 2 "Greatest Hits" software portfolio: God of War ™ and Gran Turismo™4 . These two award-winning game titles account for sales in excess of 2.5 million units and join the expansive library of 123 ™Greatest Hits" titles that are already popular with PlayStation 2 users. PlayStation 2 "Greatest Hits" games are available in stores and online for as low as $19.99 SRP"
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Free Interactive Construction Safety Expo
Free Interactive Construction Safety Expo: " free conference focusing on safety and health issues for workers involved in construction is scheduled for March 23 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University, 1515 West Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. "
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Postal Service Announces New Stamps For Wedding Invitations
Postal Service Announces New Stamps For Wedding Invitations: "NEW YORK, NY- Making it easier to mail wedding invitations, the U.S. Postal Service issued the Our Wedding stamp booklet containing two beautiful new stamps. The one-ounce stamp is intended for use on the RSVP envelope often enclosed with a wedding invitation; the two-ounce stamp will accommodate the normal weight of a wedding invitation with enclosures."
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$5.6 Million Available for Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT)
$5.6 Million Available for Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral and Treatment (SBIRT): "The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announces the availability of FY 2006 funds for cooperative agreements to expand and enhance state substance abuse treatment systems to include screening, brief intervention, referral, and brief treatment (SBIRT) in general medical and other community settings. The grants will support clinically appropriate services for persons at risk for or diagnosed with a substance use disorder. It will also identify systems and policy changes that will increase access to treatment in generalist and specialist settings."
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Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement's Merchant Program Launched in California
Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement's Merchant Program Launched in California: "(SACRAMENTO) - Attorney General Bill Lockyer today launched the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement's (BNE) Merchant Program to educate retailers about the dangers of methamphetamine, how cold and allergy products containing pseudoephedrine are used to manufacture the drug, and how they can help prevent drug use and abuse by placing these products behind-the-counter."
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Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program Expands to Sacramento, San Joaquin and Contra Costa Counties
Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program Expands to Sacramento, San Joaquin and Contra Costa Counties: "SACRAMENTO - Insurance Commissioner Garamendi announced Tuesday his decision to expand the California Low Cost Automobile Insurance program to Sacramento, San Joaquin and Contra Costa counties. The announcement follows his final determination that the program, which provides eligible low income good drivers with state-required liability insurance for under $400 a year, is necessary and desirable in those counties."
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Tuesday, February 28, 2006
FOREST LANDS FOR SALE: USDA Forest Service Accepting Public Comments On Potential List Of Eligible Tracts Of Land For Sale
FOREST LANDS FOR SALE: USDA Forest Service Accepting Public Comments On Potential List Of Eligible Tracts Of Land For Sale: "WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2006 - U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service today announced the start of a public comment period on a list of forest lands that would be available for sale as a proposal to provide funding to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (SRS)."
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Protecting the Privacy of Your Telephone Calling Records
Protecting the Privacy of Your Telephone Calling Records: "Your local, long distance and wireless telephone companies collect information such as the numbers you call and when you call them, as well as the particular services you use, such as call forwarding or voice mail. Telephone companies collect this customer information, sometimes called Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI), so they can provide the services you have requested and send you bills for this service."
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FDA Approves First Drug Patch for Depression
FDA Approves First Drug Patch for Depression: "The Food and Drug Administration today approved Emsam (selegiline), the first skin (transdermal) patch for use in treating major depression. The once a day patch works by delivering selegiline, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor or MAOI, through the skin and into the bloodstream. At its lowest strength, Emsam can be used without the dietary restrictions that are needed for all oral MAO inhibitors that are approved for treating major depression. "
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Settlement Agreement of $4.5 Million with LandAmerica Financial Corporation for Illegal Title Insurance Kickback Scheme Announced by Insurance Commiss
Settlement Agreement of $4.5 Million with LandAmerica Financial Corporation for Illegal Title Insurance Kickback Scheme Announced by Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi
LandAmerica Financial Corporation Agrees to Refund $2.6 Million to Customers and Pay $1.9 Million in Monetary Penalties for Its Part in the Captive Reinsurance Agreements that Affected 12,798 Homeowners in California.
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Shoring Up Homeownership in the Midst of Record Foreclosures
Shoring Up Homeownership in the Midst of Record Foreclosures: "Within the last five years, nearly three million households in the U.S. have experienced foreclosure. To address the factors that contribute to foreclosures and some of the most promising strategies to avert foreclosures, NeighborWorks America® will host a research and solutions roundtable in Washington, D.C. on March 3rd. "
Posted by jenner at 10:21 AM 0 comments
More Work Needed to Ensure U.S. Hospitals Equipped and Staffed to Handle Pediatric Emergency Patients
More Work Needed to Ensure U.S. Hospitals Equipped and Staffed to Handle Pediatric Emergency Patients: "Although the majority of children who need emergency medical care are brought to hospitals that have appropriate emergency care specialists and equipment, a significant number are treated at facilities that lack the recommended pediatric equipment and a fully-trained staff, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)."
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Added Dietary Sugars Are Now Easily Identified
Added Dietary Sugars Are Now Easily Identified: "Dietary professionals and others interested in checking the amount of 'added' sugars in foods can now tap a new data resource. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutritionists today launched an online table that lets users look up the added sugars, total sugars and carbohydrates in 2,041 common foods listed. "
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Update: Embargo of Birds from Specified Countries
Update: Embargo of Birds from Specified Countries: "On February 27, 2006 , CDC issued an amendment adding Egypt to its current embargo after H5N1 was confirmed in poultry in this country. "
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Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium; Final Rule
Occupational Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium; Final Rule: "The final rule establishes an 8-hour time-weighted average (TWA) exposure limit of 5 micrograms of Cr(VI) per cubic meter of air . This is a considerable reduction from the previous PEL of 1 milligram per 10 cubic meters of air "
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Free Tax Services
Free Tax Services: "The IRS provides free publications, forms and other tax material and information to help taxpayers meet their tax obligations. Free help is available on the IRS website, by phone, at local IRS offices and at other community locations."
Posted by jenner at 8:14 AM 0 comments
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard: "WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of iPlay My First Mobile Phones . Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. "
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Questions and Answers: Anthrax and Animal Hides
Questions and Answers: Anthrax and Animal Hides: "Anthrax is an acute infectious disease caused by the spore-forming bacterium Bacillus anthracis . Anthrax most commonly occurs in wild and domestic lower vertebrates (cattle, sheep, goats, camels, antelopes, and other herbivores), when they ingest spores from soil, but it can also occur in humans when they are exposed to infected animals or to tissue from infected animals or when anthrax spores are used as a bioterrorist weapon."
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Quick Tips Healthy Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance
Quick Tips Healthy Tips for Weight Loss and Maintenance: "If your goal is to lose weight or maintain your current healthy weight, here are some tips to help you achieve that goal. Remember, to maintain weight, you must balance calorie intake with calories burned through physical activity. If you eat more than you expend, you gain weight. If you eat less (reduce calories) than you expend, you lose weight!"
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Monday, February 27, 2006
New OnGuard Online Section Offers Tips for Internet Auction Buyers and Sellers
New OnGuard Online Section Offers Tips for Internet Auction Buyers and Sellers: "In 2005, the FTC received 80,450 complaints related to Internet auctions, or about 12 percent of the total number of complaints, making it the second most common kind of complaint after those about identity theft."
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Science and Technology Meet the Law: New Education Guidelines for Judges
Science and Technology Meet the Law: New Education Guidelines for Judges: "San Francisco-In the first action of its kind in California, the Judicial Council today approved a set of guidelines to increase the 'science literacy' of California jurists.
The education guidelines pave the way for the creation of an ongoing formal education program to assist judges in evaluating scientific evidence and expert testimony in cases that come before them."
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Public Warned about Identity Theft E-mail Scam
Public Warned about Identity Theft E-mail Scam: "Jo Anne Barnhart, Commissioner of Social Security, and Patrick O'Carroll, Jr., Inspector General of Social Security, issued a warning today about a new email scam that has surfaced recently. "
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HUD ANNOUNCES 120-DAY EXTENSION OF FORECLOSURE MORATORIUM TO ASSIST HURRICANE VICTIMS IN THE GULF COAST AREA
HUD ANNOUNCES 120-DAY EXTENSION OF FORECLOSURE MORATORIUM TO ASSIST HURRICANE VICTIMS IN THE GULF COAST AREA: "FHA Homeowners Must Contact Lenders to Qualify"
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DOL and U.S. Postal Service Reach $6.5 Million Back Wage Agreement
DOL and U.S. Postal Service Reach $6.5 Million Back Wage Agreement: "WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that will result in payment of more than $6.5 million in back wages to almost 900 pilots, co-pilots and flight engineers. The employees worked on several USPS contracts and subcontracts to transport mail by air between January 1996 and August 2001. Wages paid were subject to requirements of the Service Contract Act (SCA)."
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NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DECLARES BENTON COUNTY, ARK., NATION'S 1,000TH STORMREADY
NOAA NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DECLARES BENTON COUNTY, ARK., NATION'S 1,000TH STORMREADY: "Feb. 27, 2006 - The NOAA National Weather Service has declared Benton County, Ark., the nation's 1,000th StormReady® community. Benton County, Ark., is served by the NOAA National Weather Service office in Tulsa, Okla., where the popular life-saving program originated. "
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NOAA EXPANDS COASTAL STORM INLAND FLOODING PREDICTION TOOL
NOAA EXPANDS COASTAL STORM INLAND FLOODING PREDICTION TOOL: "Feb. 24, 2006 - NOAA's Coastal Services Center and National Weather Service, working in partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Sea Island Software, Inc., have developed an enhanced inland flooding forecast component to HURREVAC, a computer program used by government emergency managers. These updates will address the growing threat of damages due to flooding caused by coastal storms and will allow emergency management personnel throughout New England to quickly compare flood inundation maps with forecasts of rainfall and river levels"
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CALIFORNIA DHS WARNS CONSUMERS TO STOP FEEDING INFANTS CERTAIN ENFAMIL GENTLEASE
CALIFORNIA DHS WARNS CONSUMERS TO STOP FEEDING INFANTS CERTAIN ENFAMIL GENTLEASE: "SACRAMENTO - Consumers should immediately stop using Enfamil Gentlease Lipil infant formula powder in 24-ounce cans, batch number BMJ19, use by July 07, because of possible contamination with metal particles, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton warned today. The batch code is located on the bottom of the can. "
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The FIBROID Registry - Report of Structure, Methods, and Initial Results
The FIBROID Registry - Report of Structure, Methods, and Initial Results: "The Fibroid Registry for Outcomes Data (FIBROID) was developed to prospectively collect high-quality data on uterine artery embolization. From the first patient in December 2000 until the Registry's closure 2 years later, 3,319 patients were logged into it through 72 Web sites."
Posted by jenner at 8:38 AM 0 comments
Effects of a Mediterranean Style Diet on Vascular Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Effects of a Mediterranean Style Diet on Vascular Health in Type 2 Diabetes: "In this study we will compare the effects of a Mediterranean diet, high in fruit and vegetables with the more conventional diet recommended for diabetes therapy (a high carbohydrate, low fat diet) on glycaemic and lipid control and on markers of inflammation, in people with newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetes. The hypothesis is that, over a six-month intervention period, a HVM diet will be more effective than a conventional HCLF diet in improving glycaemic and lipid control, and in reducing markers of vascular inflammation in people with Type 2 diabetes"
Posted by jenner at 7:26 AM 0 comments
Low-Fat Diet and/or Flaxseed in Preventing Prostate Cancer
Low-Fat Diet and/or Flaxseed in Preventing Prostate Cancer: "The purpose of this trial is to study the effectiveness of a diet that is low in fat and/or high in flaxseed in slowing or preventing disease progression in patients who have newly diagnosed prostate cancer"
Posted by jenner at 7:21 AM 0 comments
What�s up with low fat?
What's up with low fat?: "Eat a low-fat diet with lots of fruit, vegetables and grains. That's standard dietary advice. But now some people wonder if the advice stands up."
Posted by jenner at 7:17 AM 0 comments
'DILBERT,' 'CATHY' HELP POSTAL SERVICE TALK WITH CUSTOMERS
'DILBERT,' 'CATHY' HELP POSTAL SERVICE TALK WITH CUSTOMERS: "Cathy Guisewite, creator of 'Cathy,' and Scott Adams, creator of 'Dilbert' will draw original, three-panel comic strips for a series of postcards that are being sent to 120 million residential addresses and 10 million business addresses. Each month, 'Keeping You Posted' will provide customers with information about a variety of products and services, from flat-rate packaging and Click-N-Ship to NetPost CardStore and money orders"
Posted by jenner at 7:08 AM 0 comments
Free Tax Help for the Military
Free Tax Help for the Military: "If you, or your spouse, are a member of the military, you may be eligible to receive free assistance with the preparation and filing of your federal tax return. The U.S. Armed Forces participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. "
Posted by jenner at 7:04 AM 0 comments
Graduate Medical Education for Dental Residents Claimed by the University of Louisville Hospital for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2002
Graduate Medical Education for Dental Residents Claimed by the University of Louisville Hospital for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2002: "Our objective was to determine whether University of Louisville Hospital included the appropriate number of dental residents in its full-time equivalent (FTE) counts when computing Medicare graduate medical education (GME) payments"
Posted by jenner at 7:03 AM 0 comments
Graduate Medical Education for Dental Residents Claimed by the University of Louisville Hospital for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2002
Graduate Medical Education for Dental Residents Claimed by the University of Louisville Hospital for Fiscal Years 2000 Through 2002: "Our objective was to determine whether University of Louisville Hospital included the appropriate number of dental residents in its full-time equivalent (FTE) counts when computing Medicare graduate medical education (GME) payments"
Posted by jenner at 7:03 AM 0 comments
FDA Requests Seizure of More Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids
FDA Requests Seizure of More Dietary Supplements Containing Ephedrine Alkaloids: "At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Georgia filed a Complaint for Forfeiture against 'Lipodrene,' 'Stimerex-ES,' and 'Betadrene' - dietary supplements manufactured, marketed, and distributed by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals - that are labeled as containing 25 mg of ephedrine alkaloids per tablet. The Complaint for Forfeiture also included the ephedrine alkaloid raw materials used to manufacture these dietary supplements."
Posted by jenner at 6:43 AM 0 comments
Sunday, February 26, 2006
Achieving the Dream of Home Ownership Early in Life
Achieving the Dream of Home Ownership Early in Life: "Today, achieving the dream of homeownership is an affordable option for more young adults than ever before. Many first-time homebuyers with limited savings and little credit history become homeowners with the help of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) home mortgage insurance programs. FHA is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)."
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